Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

6.2.21 Mixed use

6.2.21.1 Application

This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in a table of assessment. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.

6.2.21.2 Purpose

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

The purpose of the mixed use zone code is to:
1. Provide for a mixture of development that may include business, retail, residential, tourist accommodation, community, service industry, entertainment and associated services.
2. Establish urban revitalisation areas in parts of the Valley, Toolooa Street west and the CBD fringe as high quality mixed use centres where people can live, work and play in Gladstone's inner city areas.
3. Create an urban form characterised by high quality building design and streetscape outcomes.
4. Ensure a level of amenity commensurate with an urbanised mixed use area.
5. Provide opportunities for development which meets the short term accommodation needs of the resources and tourism sectors.
The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
1. A mix of uses and activities including small scale retail, commercial, tourism, service industry and residential uses are provided without detracting from the viability of the region's centres.
2. A range of after-hours activities, particularly on primary frontages are promoted to support activation of the Valley where consistent with surrounding activity.
3. The scale, character and built form of development contributes to a high standard of amenity.
4. Development encourages and facilitates urban consolidation and the efficient use of physical and social infrastructure.
5. Buildings are of a scale, height and size that complement the mixed use character for the area through design elements that reduce building bulk and create an attractive streetscape.
6. Development creates pleasant living environments that ensure privacy, access to sunlight, open space, ventilation and natural climate control.
7. Development is designed to incorporate sustainable practices including maximising energy efficiency, water conservation and public/active transport use.
8. Development is supported by transport infrastructure that is designed to provide and promote safe and efficient public transport use, walking and cycling.
9. Development is facilitated where uses provide a compact urban form.
10. Development activates streets on primary frontages, promotes a mix of employment opportunities and enhances walking, cycling and public transport use.
11. New development promotes and enhances Tank and Goondoon Streets as 'main streets' through high quality built form and streetscape treatments.
12. Development responds to land constraints, including but not limited to bushfire, flooding and minimising changes to natural topography.
13. Development mitigates any adverse impacts on adjoining areas of environmental significance, including creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, coastal areas, habitats, vegetation and bushland through location, design, operation and management requirements.
14. Residential development is protected from the impacts of any nearby industrial activities, transport corridors, infrastructure, installations and major facilities.
15. Development has access to development infrastructure and essential services.
The purpose of the zone will also be achieved through the following additional overall outcomes for particular precincts.
1. Jeffery Court precinct:
  1. Development supports coastal based tourism opportunities with a focus on Short term accommodation and small scale Food and drink outlets, Bars, retail and community uses. Other forms of Business and Centre activities are not supported.
  2. Development with frontage to the foreshore must provide continuous public access to Main Beach that includes connections with Tom Jeffery Memorial Park and more broadly with linkages along the foreshore between the Surf Club to the north and the Headland to the south.
  3. Development supports a mix of coastal tourism related uses and is of a height and scale that does not adversely impact on the coastal and visual character of the precinct or locality.

6.2.21.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.21.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Performance outcomes	Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation
PO1 Development for caretaker's accommodation: is subordinate to non–residential uses on the same site, and provides adequate private open space for residents.	AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.
AO1.2 Caretaker's accommodation is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
AO1.3 Caretaker's accommodation where on a primary frontage is located above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
AO1.4 Caretaker's accommodation is provided with a private open space area which: is directly accessible from a habitable room, and where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.
Use – Dwelling unit
PO2 Development does not compromise ground level business activities being established.	AO2 Dwelling units are located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.
PO3 Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for resident's needs.	AO3 Development provides a minimum of 16m2 private open space for each dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.
Uses – Food and drink outlet, Bar and Club
PO4 Hours of operation are limited to minimise nuisance on residential uses.	AO4 Where adjoining, or part of a building with residential uses (not including short term accommodation): hours of operation are limited to between 7am and 10pm, and the use does not involve amplified music audible external to the premises.
Use – Sales office
PO5 The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.	AO5.1 Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.
AO5.2 There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.
Built form (if involving building work)
PO6 Building height: is consistent with the intended character of the mixed use area, and does not result in a significant loss of visual amenity.	AO6 Building height does not exceed that shown on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
PO7 Podiums where located on a primary frontage: are low rise and human scale at street level allow for active uses at street level that overlook the street or public thoroughfare. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.	AO7.1 Development located on a primary frontage includes a podium that does not exceed 1 storey.
AO7.2 Development located on a primary frontage includes a minimum ground floor height of 4.5m (floor to floor).
PO8 Development: is proportionate to the size and street frontage of the site actively interfaces with streets and public spaces maintains and enhances the existing streetscape protects adjacent amenity provides setbacks that maintain appropriate levels of light and solar penetration, air circulation, privacy for adjoining properties provides for public space and landscape areas, and reduces building bulk.	AO8 Development is in accordance with the following building types: Figure 1—Primary frontage building where located on a primary frontage Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not located on a primary frontage. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building Height and Frontages overlay map. Refer to Diagram 6.2.21.3.2—Primary and rear frontage, for a site located on a primary frontage which also includes a rear frontage.
Land use mix
PO9 Retail and commercial development: occurs at a scale which provides for the small scale needs of residents, workers and tourists is compatible with the character of the area does not impact on the viability of the region's centres, and does not include large format, land consumptive commercial uses.	AO9.1 GFA of the following uses does not exceed: 1,000m2 for Shop or Shopping centre 250m2 for: Adult store Bar Car wash Club Community care centre Community use Educational establishment Food and drink outlet Function facility Funeral parlour Garden centre Hardware and trade supplies Indoor sport and recreation Market Place of worship Service industry Veterinary services.
AO9.2 If located in the Jeffery Court precinct, GFA of the following uses does not exceed 250m2 for: Bar Club Community use Food and drink outlet Function facility Market Shop
For all assessable development
Land use
PO10 Development provides a fine grain mix of smaller tenancies along Goondoon and Tank streets and identified primary frontages to support a range of business, community and enterprise opportunities. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO11 Where accommodation activities are proposed, residential density: is capable of being supported by local infrastructure and services can be achieved without creating conflict between residential and non–residential uses, and supports a concentrated residential population in proximity to local active and public transport networks.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Building design and appearance
PO12 Buildings are designed to: respect and complement the existing character of the area maintain an appropriate human scale which is open and readily accessible from the street minimise the use of highly reflective materials, and respond to climatic conditions.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO13 Design elements contribute to an interesting and attractive building through: variations in materials and building form to enable articulation of facades and differentiation between buildings modulation in the façade, horizontally or vertically articulation of building entrances and openings corner treatments to address both street frontages, and elements which assist in wayfinding and legibility.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO14 Building caps and rooftops contribute to the architectural distinction of the building, and effectively screen service structures, lift over–runs, plant and equipment.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO15 Development is designed to facilitate the safety and security of people and property having regard to: maximising casual surveillance and sight lines exterior building design that promotes safety adequate lighting appropriate signage and wayfinding minimisation of personal concealment and entrapment locations, and building entrances, parking, loading and storage areas that are well lit and have clearly defined access points. Note—Applicants should have regard to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Street interface
PO16 Development is oriented to address all street frontages, public open space and public areas to: promote interaction and casual surveillance concentrate and reinforce pedestrian activity avoid opaque facades to provide visual interest to the frontage, and clearly define the public and private realm.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO17 Buildings and pedestrian entries: are visible from the street and car parking areas incorporate sun and rain shelter such as overhangs, and are defined by design elements (such as doors and landscaping, etc).	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO18 Ground floor spaces are designed to enable the flexible reuse of non–residential floor area to support changing community and business needs.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO19 Buildings include windows and openings to: promote street life and business activities encourage strong indoor/outdoor relationships at ground level, and to facilitate casual surveillance.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO20 Development must ensure safe, convenient and legible connections are provided: for pedestrians and cyclists to, from and within the site to public transport infrastructure, open space, parkland, public spaces and community–related activities.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO21 Development must contribute towards high quality streetscape outcomes that integrate effectively with intended street types and along key pedestrian and cycle routes.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO22 Awnings: are provided along primary frontages complement and integrate with the front building façade protect street footpaths from rain and sun are continuous and compatible with existing pedestrian shelter and awnings allow for street trees and other landscaping are visually safe and amenable are cantilevered from the main building and do not include posts within the footpath, and are constructed of lightweight materials. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO23 Fencing and walls: allow casual surveillance of the street provide safe entry areas, and are not visually imposing.	AO23.1 Fences and walls along street frontages: have an open construction with at least 50% visual permeability, or are not greater than 1.2m in height.
AO23.2 There are no front fences located along primary frontages. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
Landscape design
PO24 Landscape elements are integrated in the building design through planting at various levels including on top of podiums, rooftops and within storeys. Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO25 Landscape treatments include hard and soft elements that: are of a character and durability that reflects the mixed use locality enhance the appearance of the development extend from the street edge into building entrances, foyers and onto podiums emphasises a clear pedestrian entry point screen unsightly components provide shading, and reflect and reinforce a subtropical image through integrating landscape, outdoor and indoor spaces. Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Amenity
PO26 Mixed–use premises must ensure the transmission of noise between residential and non–residential uses is minimised.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO27 Development minimises impacts on surrounding land and provides for an appropriate level of amenity within the mixed use centre, having regard to: noise hours of operation traffic visual impact signage odour and emissions lighting access to sunlight privacy, and outlook.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO28 All uses: minimise noise, dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses, and minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Parking areas and access
PO29 Parking areas do not visually dominate the streetscape.	AO29.1 Parking areas are: located in a basement, or setback a minimum of 15m from any street frontage and screened to allow a building edge for active uses. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
AO29.2 Vehicle loading areas: are screened from footpaths, streets and public areas by fences with screening at least 1.5m in height and are 50% visually permeable, and are not accessed via a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
PO30 Crossovers are minimised to: reduce conflict with pedestrians, cyclists and public transport, and maintain high quality streetscape environments through footpaths and street trees.	AO30.1 Development is limited to one crossover.
AO30.2 Vehicular access is not located on a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
Storage areas
PO31 Ancillary storage of goods or materials must be located in a manner that does not detract from the visual amenity of the local area.	AO31 Equipment, materials, goods and/or, machinery used on site are either: stored behind the front building setback and screened from view, or stored within a building.
Effects of development
PO32 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that: any hazards to people or property are avoided any earthworks are minimised the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised the retention of existing vegetation is maximised damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO33 Residential development where located near port facilities, major industries and major infrastructure must mitigate operational effects including: using air–conditioning or other energy–efficient ventilation, where necessary, to minimise the effects of odours and emissions, and comprehensive on site landscaping to provide visual relief from the industrial landscape.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Use – Child care centre
PO34 Development is: compatible with neighbouring uses complementary to local character and amenity supports the day to day needs of residents located on a site which adequately accommodates activity needs and space requirements.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO35 Development does not adversely impact on the amenity of area.	AO35 Hours of operation are limited to between 6am and 7pm daily.
PO36 Where adjoining a residential use, development must ensure residential amenity is maintained on adjoining properties.	AO36 Development provides a 1.8m acoustic screen fence where adjoining a residential use.
PO37 Development minimises: the hazards of heavy traffic introduction of non–local traffic into minor, residential streets, and on–site conflict between children's activities, pedestrian movement, vehicle movement and car parking.	AO37.1 The use is not accessed from: arterial/sub–arterial routes, or an access street or access place.
AO37.2 Parking spaces are located so that children are not required to cross the driveway or vehicular access way to reach the building.
Uses – Multiple dwelling, Retirement facility, Residential care facility, Rooming accommodation
PO38 Development on a primary frontage does not compromise ground level business activities being established.	AO38 Development on a primary frontage is located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
PO39 Development provides a mix of housing sizes to meet housing needs across the community.	AO39 Development of 15 or more dwellings includes the following proportion of dwelling sizes: 25% – one bedroom or studio 40% – two bedrooms 15% – three bedrooms or more remaining 20% is unrestricted.
PO40 Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents' needs.	AO40.1 Open space is provided in accordance with the following building types: Figure 1—Primary frontage building where located on a primary frontage Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not located on a primary frontage. Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.
AO40.2 Private open space is directly adjacent to the main living area.
PO41 Open space is oriented to provide adequate solar access.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO42 Communal open space is: designed to provide useable areas for communal activities such as clothes drying and social interaction open to the sky, and is not dominated by landscaping.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO43 Habitable spaces must not directly overlook dwellings on adjacent land.	AO43 Habitable room windows of a dwelling unit are separated a minimum of 9m from a habitable room window or private open space of another dwelling unit unless: windows have translucent glazing or sill heights of at least 1.5m, or there is a 1.8m high dividing fence at ground level outlook from windows, balconies, and terraces of a dwelling unit is screened where screening is a permanent screen, perforated panels or trellises which have a maximum of 50% openings, and permanent and fixed, and designed to complement the development. Note—Refer below to Diagram 1—Privacy
If in the Jeffery Court precinct
PO44 Development with frontage to the foreshore must be generally consistent with Diagram 6.2.21.3.1—Jeffery Court precinct plan through including the following elements: public access and view lines from Jeffery Court to Main Beach pedestrian linkages with Tom Jeffery Memorial Park, and buildings and structures are sufficiently setback from the foreshore through the provision of public open space.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Performance outcomes

Acceptable outcomes

Use – Caretaker's accommodation

PO1

Development for caretaker's accommodation:

is subordinate to non–residential uses on the same site, and
provides adequate private open space for residents.

AO1.1

No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.

AO1.2

Caretaker's accommodation is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

AO1.3

Caretaker's accommodation where on a primary frontage is located above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO1.4

Caretaker's accommodation is provided with a private open space area which:

is directly accessible from a habitable room, and
where a balcony, a verandah or a deck, has a minimum area of 15m2 with a minimum horizontal dimension of 1.25m.

Use – Dwelling unit

PO2

Development does not compromise ground level business activities being established.

AO2

Dwelling units are located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.

PO3

Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for resident's needs.

AO3

Development provides a minimum of 16m2 private open space for each dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.

Uses – Food and drink outlet, Bar and Club 

PO4

Hours of operation are limited to minimise nuisance on residential uses.

AO4

Where adjoining, or part of a building with residential uses (not including short term accommodation):

hours of operation are limited to between 7am and 10pm, and
the use does not involve amplified music audible external to the premises.

Use – Sales office 

PO5

The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.

AO5.1

Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.

AO5.2

There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.

Built form (if involving building work)

PO6

Building height:

is consistent with the intended character of the mixed use area, and
does not result in a significant loss of visual amenity.

AO6

Building height does not exceed that shown on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

PO7

Podiums where located on a primary frontage:

are low rise and human scale at street level
allow for active uses at street level that overlook the street or public thoroughfare.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO7.1

Development located on a primary frontage includes a podium that does not exceed 1 storey.

AO7.2

Development located on a primary frontage includes a minimum ground floor height of 4.5m (floor to floor).

PO8

Development:

is proportionate to the size and street frontage of the site
actively interfaces with streets and public spaces
maintains and enhances the existing streetscape
protects adjacent amenity
provides setbacks that maintain appropriate levels of light and solar penetration, air circulation, privacy for adjoining properties
provides for public space and landscape areas, and
reduces building bulk.

AO8

Development is in accordance with the following building types:

Figure 1—Primary frontage building where located on a primary frontage
Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not located on a primary frontage.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building Height and Frontages overlay map. Refer to Diagram 6.2.21.3.2—Primary and rear frontage, for a site located on a primary frontage which also includes a rear frontage.

Land use mix 

PO9

Retail and commercial development:

occurs at a scale which provides for the small scale needs of residents, workers and tourists
is compatible with the character of the area
does not impact on the viability of the region's centres, and
does not include large format, land consumptive commercial uses.

AO9.1

GFA of the following uses does not exceed:

1,000m2 for Shop or Shopping centre
250m2 for:
1. Adult store
2. Bar
3. Car wash
4. Club
5. Community care centre
6. Community use
7. Educational establishment
8. Food and drink outlet
9. Function facility
10. Funeral parlour
11. Garden centre
12. Hardware and trade supplies
13. Indoor sport and recreation
14. Market
15. Place of worship
16. Service industry
17. Veterinary services.

AO9.2

If located in the Jeffery Court precinct, GFA of the following uses does not exceed 250m2 for:

Bar
Club
Community use
Food and drink outlet
Function facility
Market
Shop

For all assessable development

Land use 

PO10

Development provides a fine grain mix of smaller tenancies along Goondoon and Tank streets and identified primary frontages to support a range of business, community and enterprise opportunities.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO11

Where accommodation activities are proposed, residential density:

is capable of being supported by local infrastructure and services
can be achieved without creating conflict between residential and non–residential uses, and
supports a concentrated residential population in proximity to local active and public transport networks.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Building design and appearance 

PO12

Buildings are designed to:

respect and complement the existing character of the area
maintain an appropriate human scale which is open and readily accessible from the street
minimise the use of highly reflective materials, and
respond to climatic conditions.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO13

Design elements contribute to an interesting and attractive building through:

variations in materials and building form to enable articulation of facades and differentiation between buildings
modulation in the façade, horizontally or vertically
articulation of building entrances and openings
corner treatments to address both street frontages, and
elements which assist in wayfinding and legibility.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO14

Building caps and rooftops contribute to the architectural distinction of the building, and effectively screen service structures, lift over–runs, plant and equipment.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO15

Development is designed to facilitate the safety and security of people and property having regard to:

maximising casual surveillance and sight lines
exterior building design that promotes safety
adequate lighting
appropriate signage and wayfinding
minimisation of personal concealment and entrapment locations, and
building entrances, parking, loading and storage areas that are well lit and have clearly defined access points.

Note—Applicants should have regard to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Street interface 

PO16

Development is oriented to address all street frontages, public open space and public areas to:

promote interaction and casual surveillance
concentrate and reinforce pedestrian activity
avoid opaque facades to provide visual interest to the frontage, and
clearly define the public and private realm.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO17

Buildings and pedestrian entries:

are visible from the street and car parking areas
incorporate sun and rain shelter such as overhangs, and
are defined by design elements (such as doors and landscaping, etc).

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO18

Ground floor spaces are designed to enable the flexible reuse of non–residential floor area to support changing community and business needs.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO19

Buildings include windows and openings to:

promote street life and business activities
encourage strong indoor/outdoor relationships at ground level, and
to facilitate casual surveillance.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO20

Development must ensure safe, convenient and legible connections are provided:

for pedestrians and cyclists to, from and within the site
to public transport infrastructure, open space, parkland, public spaces and community–related activities.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO21

Development must contribute towards high quality streetscape outcomes that integrate effectively with intended street types and along key pedestrian and cycle routes.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO22

Awnings:

are provided along primary frontages
complement and integrate with the front building façade
protect street footpaths from rain and sun
are continuous and compatible with existing pedestrian shelter and awnings
allow for street trees and other landscaping
are visually safe and amenable
are cantilevered from the main building and do not include posts within the footpath, and
are constructed of lightweight materials.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO23

Fencing and walls:

allow casual surveillance of the street
provide safe entry areas, and
are not visually imposing.

AO23.1

Fences and walls along street frontages:

have an open construction with at least 50% visual permeability, or
are not greater than 1.2m in height.

AO23.2

There are no front fences located along primary frontages.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

Landscape design 

PO24

Landscape elements are integrated in the building design through planting at various levels including on top of podiums, rooftops and within storeys.

Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO25

Landscape treatments include hard and soft elements that:

are of a character and durability that reflects the mixed use locality
enhance the appearance of the development
extend from the street edge into building entrances, foyers and onto podiums
emphasises a clear pedestrian entry point
screen unsightly components
provide shading, and
reflect and reinforce a subtropical image through integrating landscape, outdoor and indoor spaces.

Note—Applicants are also referred to the Landscaping code.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Amenity

PO26

Mixed–use premises must ensure the transmission of noise between residential and non–residential uses is minimised.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO27

Development minimises impacts on surrounding land and provides for an appropriate level of amenity within the mixed use centre, having regard to:

noise
hours of operation
traffic
visual impact
signage
odour and emissions
lighting
access to sunlight
privacy, and
outlook.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO28

All uses:

minimise noise, dust, odour or other nuisance from existing lawful uses, and
minimise nuisance caused by noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by the state–controlled road and rail network in the vicinity.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Parking areas and access 

PO29

Parking areas do not visually dominate the streetscape.

AO29.1

Parking areas are:

located in a basement, or
setback a minimum of 15m from any street frontage and screened to allow a building edge for active uses.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO29.2

Vehicle loading areas:

are screened from footpaths, streets and public areas by fences with screening at least 1.5m in height and are 50% visually permeable, and
are not accessed via a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

PO30

Crossovers are minimised to:

reduce conflict with pedestrians, cyclists and public transport, and
maintain high quality streetscape environments through footpaths and street trees.

AO30.1

Development is limited to one crossover.

AO30.2

Vehicular access is not located on a primary frontage unless where there is no other access available to the site.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

Storage areas 

PO31

Ancillary storage of goods or materials must be located in a manner that does not detract from the visual amenity of the local area.

AO31

Equipment, materials, goods and/or, machinery used on site are either:

stored behind the front building setback and screened from view, or
stored within a building.

Effects of development 

PO32

Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that:

any hazards to people or property are avoided
any earthworks are minimised
the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised
the retention of existing vegetation is maximised
damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and
there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO33

Residential development where located near port facilities, major industries and major infrastructure must mitigate operational effects including:

using air–conditioning or other energy–efficient ventilation, where necessary, to minimise the effects of odours and emissions, and
comprehensive on site landscaping to provide visual relief from the industrial landscape.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Use – Child care centre 

PO34

Development is:

compatible with neighbouring uses
complementary to local character and amenity
supports the day to day needs of residents
located on a site which adequately accommodates activity needs and space requirements.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO35

Development does not adversely impact on the amenity of area.

AO35

Hours of operation are limited to between 6am and 7pm daily.

PO36

Where adjoining a residential use, development must ensure residential amenity is maintained on adjoining properties.

AO36

Development provides a 1.8m acoustic screen fence where adjoining a residential use.

PO37

Development minimises:

the hazards of heavy traffic
introduction of non–local traffic into minor, residential streets, and
on–site conflict between children's activities, pedestrian movement, vehicle movement and car parking.

AO37.1

The use is not accessed from:

arterial/sub–arterial routes, or
an access street or access place.

AO37.2

Parking spaces are located so that children are not required to cross the driveway or vehicular access way to reach the building.

Uses – Multiple dwelling, Retirement facility, Residential care facility, Rooming accommodation 

PO38

Development on a primary frontage does not compromise ground level business activities being established.

AO38

Development on a primary frontage is located either above the ground floor level, or to the rear of ground level business activities.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

PO39

Development provides a mix of housing sizes to meet housing needs across the community.

AO39

Development of 15 or more dwellings includes the following proportion of dwelling sizes:

25% – one bedroom or studio
40% – two bedrooms
15% – three bedrooms or more
remaining 20% is unrestricted.

PO40

Development must provide sufficient and accessible open space for residents' needs.

AO40.1

Open space is provided in accordance with the following building types:

Figure 1—Primary frontage building where located on a primary frontage
Figure 2—Secondary frontage building where not located on a primary frontage.

Note—Primary frontages are identified on the Building height and frontages overlay map.

AO40.2

Private open space is directly adjacent to the main living area.

PO41

Open space is oriented to provide adequate solar access.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO42

Communal open space is:

designed to provide useable areas for communal activities such as clothes drying and social interaction
open to the sky, and
is not dominated by landscaping.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO43

Habitable spaces must not directly overlook dwellings on adjacent land.

AO43

Habitable room windows of a dwelling unit are separated a minimum of 9m from a habitable room window or private open space of another dwelling unit unless:

windows have translucent glazing or sill heights of at least 1.5m, or
there is a 1.8m high dividing fence at ground level
outlook from windows, balconies, and terraces of a dwelling unit is screened where screening is
a permanent screen, perforated panels or trellises which have a maximum of 50% openings, and
permanent and fixed, and designed to complement the development.

Note—Refer below to Diagram 1—Privacy

If in the Jeffery Court precinct 

PO44

Development with frontage to the foreshore must be generally consistent with Diagram 6.2.21.3.1—Jeffery Court precinct plan through including the following elements:

public access and view lines from Jeffery Court to Main Beach
pedestrian linkages with Tom Jeffery Memorial Park, and
buildings and structures are sufficiently setback from the foreshore through the provision of public open space.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Diagram 6.2.21.3.1 — Jeffery Court precinct plan

130909 Centre 04 agnes water 2500

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Figure 1—Primary frontage building

This building type can accommodate a diversity of land uses at higher intensities while still maintaining human scale at street level. Buildings are built to their front alignment allowing a range of finer grain uses such as shops and cafes to define main streets such as Goondoon Street and public spaces. A single storey podium defines the base of the buildings.

6.2.21-primaryfrontage

Element			Acceptable solutions
1.1	Minimum frontage		30m
1.2	Minimum area		1,500m2
1.3	Maximum building depth from the main street frontage		36m to OMP including podium.
1.4	Residential open space		Minimum private open space of 16m2 per dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.
1.4	Residential open space		Minimum communal open space of 20% of the site area with a minimum dimension of 5m in any direction.
1.5	Minimum setbacks	Podium (in all directions)	0m where abutting an existing podium or non–residential building.
			3m where adjoining a residential zone.
		Front [1]	6m to main face of building (3m OMP in articulation zone [2]).
		Rear [3]	12m to OMP.
		Side	Levels 2–6: 3m to OMP Levels 7+: 6m to OMP (9m where balconies overlook side boundary in any circumstance).
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Diagram 6.2.21.3.2—Primary and rear frontage

Where a site located on a primary frontage has front and rear street frontages, the building treatment will be in accordance with the intent of this diagram as follows:

The podium extends across the entire depth of the site.
Car parking areas within the podium or basement are not permitted to extend to any street frontage and must be sleeved by the requisite frontage treatment for at least the full height of the podium or two storeys whichever is the greater.

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Figure 2—Secondary frontage building

This building type occurs generally on those streets in centres and mixed use areas where buildings are not required to provide active uses at ground level. These buildings may be single use commercial or residential buildings or vertically mixed use.

6.2.21-secondaryfrontage

Element			Acceptable solutions
2.1	Minimum frontage		30m
2.2	Minimum area		1,500m2
2.3	Maximum building depth from the main street frontage		36m to OMP
2.4	Residential open space		Minimum private open space of 16m2 per dwelling with a minimum dimension of 3m in any direction.
2.4	Residential open space		Minimum communal open space of 20% of the site area with a minimum dimension of 5m in any direction.
2.5	Minimum setbacks	Front	6m to main face of building (3m OMP in articulation zone [2]).
		Rear	12m to OMP.
		Side	Levels 1–6: 3m to OMP Levels 7+: 6m to OMP (9m where balconies overlook side boundary in any circumstance).
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[1] Setback above podium level.

[2] Area from the main face of the building to the outermost projection where elements such as sun shading, balconies, roofs, eaves and overhangs project to assist in articulating the façade.

[3] The rear boundary is opposite the primary frontage of the site.

6.2.21 Mixed use

6.2.21.1 Application

6.2.21.2 Purpose

6.2.21.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.21.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Use – Caretaker's accommodation

Diagram 6.2.21.3.1 — Jeffery Court precinct plan

Figure 1—Primary frontage building

Diagram 6.2.21.3.2—Primary and rear frontage

Figure 2—Secondary frontage building

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6.2.21 Mixed use

6.2.21.1 Application

6.2.21.2 Purpose

6.2.21.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.21.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Use – Caretaker's accommodation

Diagram 6.2.21.3.1 — Jeffery Court precinct plan

Figure 1—Primary frontage building

Diagram 6.2.21.3.2—Primary and rear frontage

Figure 2—Secondary frontage building

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