streetscape and surrounding area Buildings and structures are set back not less than (b) retains daylight access for adjoining premises; 4 metres to the rear boundary. (c) provides privacy and amenity for residents and AO6.3 occupants on site and on adjoining premises; The side boundary setback for buildings and (d) provides for appropriate landscaping. structures is: (a) for buildings of 1 or 2 storeys, not less than 2 metres for the entire building; or (b) for buildings of 3 and 4 storeys, not less than 3 metres for the entire building; or (c) for buildings greater than 4 storeys in height no acceptable outcomes are provided. Note Figure 9.3.15.3.b and Figure 9.3.15.3.c provide guidance – on meeting the outcomes. Amenity PO7 AO7.1 Development is designed to provide amenity for Where habitable rooms directly oppose habitable residents whilst maintaining the visual and acoustic rooms in residential buildings within 2 metres at privacy of adjoining sensitive land uses. ground floor level or within 9 metres above ground floor level or overlook a sensitive land use: (a) sill heights are a minimum of 1.5 metres above floor level; or (b) fixed obscured glazing for any part of the window below 1.5 metres above floor level; or (c) fixed external screens are provided to reduce overlooking; or (d) in the case of screening for the ground floor level, fencing to a height of 1.8 metres above ground level is provided. PO8 AO8.1 Development addresses the road frontage to Development incorporates balconies, windows or facilitate casual surveillance and to enhance the verandahs that face the street. amenity of the streetscape. AO8.2 Fences and walls to road frontages are not more Note - Alternative solutions will be considered for developments than: on State Controlled Roads and future State Controlled Roads when required by the Queensland government. (a) 1.2 metres in height if less than 50%
streetscape and surrounding area (b) retains daylight access for adjoining premises; (c) provides privacy and amenity for residents and occupants on site and on adjoining premises; (d) provides for appropriate landscaping. Buildings and structures are set back not less than 4 metres to the rear boundary. AO6.3 The side boundary setback for buildings and structures is: (a) for buildings of 1 or 2 storeys, not less than 2 metres for the entire building; or (b) for buildings of 3 and 4 storeys, not less than 3 metres for the entire building; or (c) for buildings greater than 4 storeys in height no acceptable outcomes are provided. Note – Figure 9.3.15.3.b and Figure 9.3.15.3.c provide guidance on meeting the outcomes. Amenity PO7 Development is designed to provide amenity for residents whilst maintaining the visual and acoustic privacy of adjoining sensitive land uses. AO7.1 Where habitable rooms directly oppose habitable rooms in residential buildings within 2 metres at ground floor level or within 9 metres above ground floor level or overlook a sensitive land use: (a) sill heights are a minimum of 1.5 metres above floor level; or (b) fixed obscured glazing for any part of the window below 1.5 metres above floor level; or (c) fixed external screens are provided to reduce overlooking; or (d) in the case of screening for the ground floor level, fencing to a height of 1.8 metres above ground level is provided. PO8 Development addresses the road frontage to facilitate casual surveillance and to enhance the amenity of the streetscape. Note - Alternative solutions will be considered for developments on State Controlled Roads and future State Controlled Roads when required by the Queensland government. AO8.1 Development incorporates balconies, windows or verandahs that face the street. AO8.2 Fences and walls to road frontages are not more than: (a) 1.2 metres in height if less than 50%
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