Ridges and Significant Hills Protection Overlay Code

City Plan code template

This code template supports the preparation of a development application against either the acceptable outcome(s) or performance outcome(s) contained in the code. Development assessment rules are outlined in Section 5.3.3 of the City Plan. Please note: For assessment against the overall outcomes, refer to the appropriate code. Impact assessable development requires assessment against the strategic framework prior to using this template.

8.2.14 Ridges and significant hills protection overlay code

8.2.14.1 Application This code applies to assessing material change of use for development subject to the Ridges and Significant Hills protection overlay within Part 5.10 Levels of assessment – Overlays. When using this code, reference should be made to Section 5.3.2 and, where applicable, Section 5.3.3, in Part 5.

8.2.14.2 Purpose (1) The purpose of the Ridges and significant hills protection overlay code is to regulate development to ensure the protection, maintenance and enhancement of the natural and scenic values of identified ridges and significant hills within the city. (2) The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcome: (a) The landscape significance of the major ridgelines and minor ridgelines, including Burleigh Ridge and Currumbin Hill are characterised by their steep slopes and native vegetation cover, is protected by retaining and enhancing vegetation cover where possible and ensuring building designs preserve the existing natural landform and complement the vegetated hillscape character.

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Table 8.2.14-2: Ridges and significant hills protection overlay code – for assessable development

Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Does the proposal meet the acceptable outcome? Internal use If not, justify how the proposal meets either the performance outcome or overall outcome Site cover PO1 AO1 Site cover is controlled to Site cover does not exceed 40% or that (a) reduce dominance of buildings and identified in the relevant zone, structures; whichever is the lesser. (b) protect scenic and amenity values; OR and If located in the Neighbourhood centre (c) maintain existing vegetation cover. zone, site cover does not exceed 60%. Design and appearance PO2 AO2 Building colours blend in with the natural All buildings, structures, roofs and landscape to soften the visual impact of trims, where they are painted use the buildings. colours listed in Table 8.2.14-3: Building colours. PO3 AO3 The building design: No acceptable outcome provided. (a) minimises visual impact and prevents buildings from dominating the natural landscape; (b) is compatible with the natural characteristics of the area; and (c) avoids skyline intrusion.

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Figure 8.2.14-1 Illustration showing terracing of building to reduce visual intrusion PO4 AO4 Buildings are sited to minimise the No acceptable outcome provided. impact on the natural landscape and topographical features and to avoid any unnecessary removal of vegetation.

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Figure 8.2.14 - 2 Illustration showing building siting to avoid removal of vegetation Amenity PO5 AO5 Landscaping and revegetation planting: No acceptable outcome provided. (a) uses plant species native to the area; (b) preserves the habitat value of any existing vegetation; and (c) maintains and enhances the visual quality of the existing vegetation cover.

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