8.7 Built Form
8.7.1 Objectives
VARIED DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
8.7.1.1 To achieve a varied development pattern which supports and enhances the urban experience.
COMPLEMENTARY DESIGN
8.7.1.2 To achieve a complementary design relationship between new and existing development, while accommodating an evolution of urban design styles.
VISUAL INTEREST
8.7.1.3 To maximize the variety and visual appeal of building architecture.
ART AND LANDSCAPING
8.7.1.4 To integrate art and landscaping with the built form.
UNIQUE CHARACTER 8.7.1.5
To enhance the unique character of a district, neighbourhood, prominent building or grouping of buildings.
SIGNS
8.7.1.6 To ensure that signs respect and enhance the character of the area in which they are located.
8.7.1.7 To achieve external building designs that reflect high standards of character, appearance, design and sustainable design features. (Added by OPA #66–11/05/07-B/L209-2007)
8.7.2 Policies
NEW DEVELOPMENT
8.7.2.1 Council will ensure that the design of new development: (Deleted by OPA #66–11/05/07-B/L209-2007)
NEW DEVELOPMENT
8.7.2.1 Council will ensure that the design of new development: (Added by OPA #66–11/05/07-B/L209-2007)
- (a) is complementary to adjacent development in terms of its overall massing, orientation and setback; (Deleted by OPA #66–11/05/07-B/L209-2007)
- (a) is complementary to adjacent development in terms of its overall massing, orientation, setback and exterior design, particularly character, scale and appearance; (Added by OPA #66–11/05/07-B/L209-2007) (b) provides links with pedestrian, cycle, public transportation and road networks; and
- (b) provides links with pedestrian, cycle, public transportation and road networks; and