Planning Scheme Provisions (3.9 MB) - Cairns Regional Council

- 83 -(iv) the nature of the proposed use including hours of operation andanticipated intensity;(v)the existing use on the site;(vi) the topography, shape, levels or depth of the allotment;(vii) the convenience and safety of vehicle access;(viii) the proposed layout and size of parking spaces;(ix) the provision of any Development Control Plan affecting the site.(x)to achieve the retention and/or the refurbishment of an IdentifiedHistorical Building;(xi) to achieve the retention of significant trees, significant groups of treesand significant species of trees which are included in Council'sRegister of Significant Trees or the retention of areas containing trees,shrubs or other vegetation which are included in Council's Catalogueof Tree Preservation areas or the retention of other trees which, in theopinion of Council, are worthy of retention.(m) Subject to the requirements contained elsewhere herein concerning theprovision of vehicular footpath crossings in relation to a particulardevelopment or use, exits and entrances for vehicles to and from the site,whether by way of an existing or proposed road shall be provided at anapplicants cost and to the satisfaction of the City Planner.(n)(0)Where it is a requirement that vehicular footpath crossings or parking areasbe provided, or that provision be made for the loading and unloading ofvehicles, the location thereof shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner.The construction of all road and drainage works, parking areas and industrialcrossings shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner.As a condition of approval the Council may require that kerb and channel,bitumen widening, footpaths, construction of roads, construction of bicyclepaths, relocation of public utilities or other similar works to be provided bythe applicant at his 111 cost.4.4 Amenity(a)In order to protect and enhance the overall amenity of the City, a development shallnot be carried out if, in the opinion of the Council, it would :-(i)(ii)by its design, orientation or construction materials, have or be likely to have adetrimental effect on the amenity of the area or of adjoining development, orplace undue restriction on the future development of land in the vicinity;cause or be likely to cause interference with the amenity of the area from theoperation of machinery or electrical equipment or from light, noise, shadow,vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, grit, oil, dust, wastewater, waste products, electrical interference or otherwise.4.5 Landscaping Requirements(a)Where landscaping or fencing is required to be provided, it shall be designed toachieve the following objectives :-(i)To maintain privacy between the proposed development and adjoiningproperties and between uses on site, where necessary;