Burnett Shire Council
Urban Residential Zone Code
Development complies with the code if it is consistent with—
(a)
if code assessable — the specific outcomes for the relevant development code; or
(b)
if self assessable — the acceptable solutions for the relevant development code.
T he fol low ing ar e t he ov e r al l ou tc om es fo r th e Ur ban R e si den ti al Zon e —
Overall outcome
Description of how proposal
complies with the code
Council comments (Council use
only)
a)
Housing is the predominant
land use in the Urban Residential
Zone.
b)
Non-residential uses,
including—
(i) community uses;
(ii) recreational, and
(iii) low-scale businesses that
serve local community needs;
(iv) occur where they do not
compromise the amenity of
the area.
c)
i)
ii)
Housing—
is available at a range of
densities and styles to meet
the needs of different
households; and
is affordable, safe and
secure.
d)
Higher-density Housing in the
Higher-density Residential
Precinct at Bargara——
(i) is predominately multiple
dwellings or motels up to
three storeys high;
(ii) is characterised by a high
standard of amenity as a
consequence of its proximity
to the coast and coastal
reserve, and accessibility to
business, retail,
entertainment, recreational
and public transport
opportunities;
(iii) occurs at the highest dwelling
intensity and building height
intended within the local
government area, in
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recognition of the availability
of reticulated infrastructure
services and its proximity to
and potential support for
business activity in the
Bargara Recreational
Business Precinct.
e)
For the Medium-density
Residential Precinct situated at
Moore Park Beach, Burnett
Heads, Bargara, Coral Cove and
Elliott Heads, Higher-density
Housing and similar
accommodation up to two storeys
high predominates close to
shopping or recreational
opportunities.
f)
The Small Lot Detached
Dwellings Precinct at Bargara next
to and opposite the Bargara
Central Shopping Centre provides
opportunities for detached
dwellings on small lots.
g)
The Large Lot Residential
Precinct provides opportunities for
detached dwellings on larger lot
sizes in proximity to or within
coastal towns with lot sizes
suitable for the character of the
individual location.
h)
The Large Lot Residential
Precinct at Moore Park Beach,
has predominantly low density
residential development on
4000m 2 lots with vegetation being
retained over the majority of each
lot.
i)
The remainder of the Urban
Residential Zone, not included in
one of the above precincts is
characterised by detached
dwellings.
j)
Areas characterised by
detached dwellings display a high
level of residential amenity arising
from—
(i) low traffic volumes;
(ii) a quiet acoustic environment;
(iii) a leafy appearance; and
(iv) buildings whose scale are
compatible with each other.
k)
Uses and works respect and
enhance the character and
residential amenity of the
neighbourhood.
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Sp e cif ic out co me f o r i nc on si st ent us e s in the U rb an R es id ent ia l Zo ne
Inconsistent Use
Description of how proposal
complies with the code
Council comments (Council use
only)
The following defined uses and use classes are inconsistent uses and do not locate in the Urban Residential
Zone—
a) General Business;
b)
c)
d)
Industry uses;
Rural uses;
Tourist Park.
T able 3. 17 Sp e cif ic o ut c om e s a nd pr ob abl e sol utio ns — eff e ct s of u se in th e
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Column 1—Specific
Column 2—Probable
Description of how
Council comments
outcomes
solutions
proposal complies with
(Council use only)
the code
SO.114
The High
Density Residential
Precinct provides
residential uses for short
term or permanent
occupation—
i.
within walking
distance of business
uses; and
ii.
entertainment; and
iii.
recreational; and
iv.
public transport
stops.
SO.115
The most
intense residential
development in the local
government area is
located in the High
Density Residential
Precinct.
SO.116
The High
Density Residential
Precinct contains
predominantly three
storey Higher-density
Housing..
No probable solution
identified
No probable solution
identified
PS.116.1 Building
height complies with the
maximum building height
identified in Table 3.19.
Note — in assessing
development which does
not comply with the
provisions of Table 3.19,
Council will have regard
to the matters contained
within the Satisfying
Assessment Criteria
Relating to Maximum
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SO.117
Development
of detached dwellings
and Higher-density
Housing development of
2 storeys or less occurs
in the Medium Density
Residential Precinct.
SO.118
Detached
dwellings on lots less
than 600m 2 but more
than 360m 2 are located
in the Small Lot
Detached Dwellings
Precinct next to or
opposite the Bargara
Central Shopping
Centre.
SO.119
Development
in the Large Lot
Residential Precinct is
comprised of detached
dwellings on lots
suitable for the
character of the location.
SO.120
Development
in those parts of the
Urban Residential Zone
that are not included in
the Medium or High
Density Residential
Precinct is
predominantly detached
dwellings of 2 storeys or
less in height.
Residential Character
SO.121
Development
provides a dwelling
density that is not
detrimental to the
amenity of the locality.
Building Height, Bulk
and Density Planning
Scheme Policy.
PS.117.1 Building
height complies with the
maximum building height
identified in Table 3.19.
Note — in assessing
development which does
not comply with the
provisions of Table 3.19,
Council will have regard
to the matters contained
within the Satisfying
Assessment Criteria
Relating to Maximum
Building Height, Bulk
and Density Planning
Scheme Policy.
No probable solution
identified
PS.119.1 Lot sizes and
dimensions are in
accordance with
Schedule 5.
No probable solution
identified
PS.121.1 If located
within the High Density
Residential Precinct or a
Medium Density
Residential Precinct,
development intensity is
not greater than that
identified in Table 3.20.
Note — in assessing
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development which does
not comply with the
provisions of Table 3.20,
Council will have regard
to the matters contained
within the Satisfying
Assessment Criteria
Relating to Maximum
Building Height, Bulk
and Density Planning
Scheme Policy.
PS.121.2 If not in the
Higher Density
Residential Precinct or
the Medium Density
Residential Precincts,
the dual occupancy or
higher density housing
does not result in more
than one lot with a dual
occupancy or higher
density housing within—
Residential Amenity
SO.122
The acoustic
amenity of the Urban
Residential Zone is
maintained and
enhanced through the
appropriate location of
uses that impact
adversely on the
acoustic environment
i.
50 m of a boundary
of a vacant lot or a
lot with a detached
dwelling in a
declared service
area (sewerage) as
identified on map
series INFRA 1; or
ii.
80 m of a boundary
of a vacant lot or a
lot with a detached
dwelling if in an area
not included in the
declared service
area (sewerage) as
identified in map
series INFRA 1.
PS.122.1 Hostel
accommodation is
located a minimum of
100 metres from any
detached dwelling that is
not in the Mediumdensity Residential
Precinct or High-density
Residential Precinct.
PS.122.2 Hostel
accommodation is not
accessed from
residential streets in the
Urban Residential Zone
except if in the High
Density Residential
Precinct of the Medium
Density Residential
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Precinct.
Non Residential Development
SO.123
NonNo probable solution
residential development
identified
is at a scale and design
that reflects the
residential amenity and
character of the area.
SO.124
Community
uses support local
residents’ needs.
SO.125
New
business premises and
shops are located in
existing commercial
centres.
SO.126
Local
community need is
demonstrated for
business premises and
shops proposed on sites
other than in existing
centres.
SO.127
Any building
used to promote and sell
houses or land in an
estate in which it is
located does not
interfere with the
amenity of the locality.
No probable solution
identified
No probable solution
identified
No probable solution
identified
PS.127.1 Display
homes revert to a
residential use within 2
years of their
commencement.
PS.127.2 Real estate
sales offices are
removed from the estate
within 12 months of
commencement of use.
T able 3. 18 Sp e cif ic out co me s and
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p rob abl e so lut i ons —w or k s in
th e Ur ban
Ur ban R e si den t i al Zo ne
Column 1—Specific
Column 2—Probable
Description of how
Council comments
outcomes
solutions
proposal complies with
(Council use only)
the code
SO.128
Building
height, bulk and
density—
i.
are of a scale and
design that reflect
the urban residential
character of
predominately
1
PS.128.1 Building
height, site cover and
density comply with the
solutions in Table 3.19
and Table 3.20.
Note — in assessing
development which does
The specific outcomes and probable solutions for works in this table apply to a material change of use
involving works.
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detached dwellings
up to 2 storeys in
height; and
ii.
make a positive
contribution to the
streetscape.
SO.129
Landscaping
work retains existing
vegetation, particularly
established trees where
appropriate and
contributes to the “leafy”
character of the area.
SO.130
At Coral
Cove, buildings are
setback not less than
60m from the foreshore.
SO.131
Vehicle
loading or unloading,
refuse storage areas
and other utility spaces
are not visually
obtrusive from adjacent
roads.
not comply with the
provisions of Table 3.19
or Table 3.20, Council
will have regard to the
matters contained within
the Satisfying
Assessment Criteria
Relating to Maximum
Building Height, Bulk
and Density Planning
Scheme Policy.
No probable solution
identified
No probable solution
identified
No probable solution
identified
T able 3. 19 P rob ab le
det ac he d dw e ll ing s)
Sol ut io ns —Bu il din g
Precinct
Siz e
(fo r
d ev elop m ent
oth e r
t han
Maximum site cover
Maximum building
(% of site area)
height
High Density Residential Precinct
35
9.0
Bargara Medium Density Residential Precinct
40
6.0
Burnett Heads Medium Density Residential Precinct
30
6.0
Moore Park Beach Medium Density Residential Precinct
25
6.0
Elliott Heads Medium Density Residential Precinct
30
6.0
Coral Cove Medium Density Residential Precinct
40
6.0
Otherwise in the Urban Residential Zone
40 (if sewered)
6.0
30 (if not sewered)
T able 3. 20 P rob ab le
S olut ion s —M ax im u m
dev e lop me nt o t he r t h an det a ch ed dw el ling s)
Dev e lopm ent
Int en si t y
Precinct
Dwelling Density
High Density Residential Precinct
1 dwelling per 150 sqm of site area
Bargara and Coral Cove Medium Density Residential Precincts
1 dwelling per 250 sqm of site area
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Burnett Heads and Elliott Heads Medium Density Residential
1 dwelling per 375 sqm of site area
Precinct
Moore Park Beach Medium Density Residential Precinct
1 dwelling per 425 sqm of site area
Otherwise in the Urban Residential Zone
1 dwelling per 500 sqm of site area
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