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) N
EW 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
- (a) is complementary to adjacent development in terms of its overall massing, orientation and setback;