Planning Scheme Provisions (3.9 MB) - Cairns Regional Council

-131 -5.12.6 Contribution ratesThe quantum of contribution is determined by Planning Scheme Policy No 6 and anyrelevant LAOSMP adopted by Council.Any works proposed as part of a contribution towards public park land must beundertaken in accordance with a Landscape Plan which has been endorsed byCouncil or its delegate.5.12.6 Time for paymentUnless Council decides otherwise, all contributions required, whether monetary,works or land shall either be made or secured prior to the Council’s approval of theplan of subdivision.5.12.7 Land contribution for public parkland :- Performance CriteriaIn regard to land contribution, the land must be suitable for the purpose intended bythe LAOSMP (if applicable) or purpose agreed to by Council. The land must complywith the Park Planning Performance Criteria which assists in determining suitability.Should sub-standard land be proposed, any works required to develop the land to asuitable standard would not be included in the calculation of the contribution. Thefollowing performance criteria for land contributions will also apply.5.12.8 Flooding and waterwaysFlood liable land will only be considered as suitable for a public park landcontribution where Council agrees this would result in significant recreationalbenefit. In general land within the waterway corridor is not acceptable as parklandand would normally be considered part of a drainage reserve or other open spacecomponent.Unless indicated otherwise on an LAOSMP or according to any Planning SchemePolicy or other strategy adopted by Council, a waterway corridor is deemed to be thatland which includes the waterway itself and an amount of land forming a 20 mcorridor on from the top of each bank.Land adjacent to waterways or subject to flooding may be considered suitable if it:+++is identified as desirable for parkland in an LAOSMPis free of regular inundation being generally above the Q 5 levelcan be demonstrated to provide useful recreation opportunitydoes not comprise part of a high velocity overland flow path, which wouldpose a danger to the public or require higher levels of maintenance anddevelopment due to flood damage, and does not consist of areas required forlong duration storage of flood watersdoes not comprise the total contribution of landdoes not represent a need for costly development and maintenance standardsintegrates with an existing or proposed parks and open space system.