Commercial Character Building Code

Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
P1The building must be clearly identifiable as a Commercial Character Building / A1The building has sufficient Commercial Character Building elements, achieved if necessary through restoration and/or reconstruction
P2Sufficient carparking must be available both off and on–street to meet the needs of the proposal without:
•causing a major on–street carparking problem
•creating or exacerbating an existing traffic hazard / A2The proposal does not create a major on–street carparking problem or traffic hazard, or exacerbate an existing traffic hazard
Where in any Area, other than the Light Industry or General Industry Area:
P3The activity must be compatible with a residential environment / A3The activity does not involve the sale of items or the provision of services that are restricted to people over 18 years of age (other than tobacco products)
Where in, adjacent to, or opposite a Residential Area:
P4The hours of operation must be suited to a residential environment / A4The hours of operation are limited to 6am to 8pm
Where involving a material change of use to an Amusement Arcade:
Note: Although not considered as part of the development application an amusement arcade will also need to comply with the requirements of the Theatres and Places of Amusements Local Law
P5Internal shape and design of the premises must provide for user safety and accessibility / A5.1No more than 1 machine is installed per 4m2 of floor space of gaming area
A5.2Length of premises is no greater than twice the width of the frontage
P6Appearance must present a frontage similar to adjoining commercial premises / A680% of frontage area at ground floor is glass or openings
P7Premises must be well lit internally and externally / A7.1Internal areas are lit to a minimum of 200 lux
A7.2External areas are lit according to AS4282—Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting while still being a minimum 20 lux at footpath level
P8Facade lighting must not impact adversely on amenity of surrounding uses / A8Facade has no flashing lights
P9Adequate bike access and bike parking must be provided / A9One bike rack is provided per 10m2 of floor space of gaming area
P10Hours of operation must be controlled so that the use does not impact detrimentally on the amenity of surrounding uses / A10Openings hours are limited to:
Monday to Thursday 9.00am—10.30pm
Friday and Saturday 9.00am—midnight
Sunday 10.00am—8.00pm
P11Noise emissions must be controlled so that the use does not impact detrimentally on the amenity of surrounding uses
Note: For guidance on assessing potential impacts refer to the Noise Impact Assessment Planning Scheme Policy / A11No amplified or live music shall be audible from outside the premises
Where involving a material change of use to a Child Care Facility:
Note: A child care facility will also need to comply with the relevant State Government legislation including the Child Care Act 2002 and the Child Care Regulation 2003
P12The site must be located to minimise:
•the hazards of heavy traffic
•introduction of non–local traffic into minor residential streets
•flood damage or hazard / A12.1The site is not located:
•on arterial routes
•on local access roads
•on a site subject to flooding in a Q5 storm event or within a Flood Regulation Line
A12.2Overland flow paths are not impeded by buildings, structures, fences or landscaping unless acceptable alternative paths are provided
P13Users of the facility must not be exposed to soil contamination / A13.1The site does not have soils contaminated by pollutants that represent a health or safety risk to children. Where clearance for contaminated soils is required, provide an investigative report that:
•confirms that site investigations were conducted with full knowledge of the intended end use of the site as a child care facility
•confirms that site investigations focused on proposed outdoor play areas
•reflects the final height contours of the outdoor play areas after any intended earthworks
A13.2Where excavation is required to remove contaminated soil, excavated earth is not placed in areas that may eventually be used for outdoor play
P14The facility must be located to ensure that users are not exposed to harmful air pollutants / A14The proposal is not within 150m of an Industrial Area
P15Users of the facility must not be subject to harmful noise levels / A15Noise levels do not exceed:
•for noise in a steady state, indoors 45dB(A) Leq (1 hour)
•outdoors, a range of 55–60dB(A) L10 (1 hour) when measured at 1.5m above the ground in the centre of any outdoor play area
P16Impacts on the amenity of adjoining uses must be eliminated or mitigated / A16Where adjacent to a residential use or in a Residential Area:
•potentially noisy activities such as intensive activity space are located to minimise impacts and comply with the Noise Impact Assessment Planning Scheme Policy
•a 1.8m screen fence and landscaping is provided to maintain amenity for adjoining properties
P17The site must accommodate activity needs, minimum space requirements and provide protection to children against the elements
Note:
A smaller site area than specified in the Acceptable Solution may be approved only if the facility is located where parking is convenient and plentiful, e.g. at educational institutions, work sites and shopping centres / A17.1Site area is a minimum 1,500m2 for 26–49 children and 2,000m2 for 50–75 children
A17.2The design layout incorporates areas for indoor play and outdoor play and roofed shade and other outdoor shade
P18Play areas must be protected from external hazards / A18.1Childproof fencing is provided between play areas and roads, carparks, driveways and neighbouring properties
A18.2All buildings and outdoor play areas are located outside any high voltage electricity supply easement
P19Parking conflicts must be minimised, on–site and off–site / A19.1Buildings and activities are located and designed to discourage potentially hazardous vehicular or pedestrian movements and minimise conflict on–site between children’s activities and carparking
A19.2Carparking areas for set down and pick up are located so as to be visible from the road and to maintain the amenity of the street and adjacent properties
A19.3Convenient, safe and clearly visible pedestrian access is provided to the site
Where involving building work:
P20Non–discriminatory access must be provided to the building from adjoining roads and public areas / A20Changes of level at the site boundary allow access to the proposal from the road to comply with AS1428—Design for Access and Mobility
P21Any pedestrian way covered by an awning must be adequately lit to ensure pedestrian safety and amenity while not causing nuisance to surrounding residents / A21If constructing an awning over a footpath, a lighting system is provided according to AS4282—Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting, while still being a minimum of 20 lux at footpath level

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Printed on 11/30/2018