DCP Amendment 15 - Various Housekeeping Amendments

Ballina Shire Development Control Plan 2012

The Draft Amendment proposes a number of minor updates to various DCP Chapters, including updates to:

• legislation references to accord with recent changes to State Environmental Planning Policies,
• clarify the development application lodgement and assessment processes, and
• introduce controls associated with recently adopted policies such as koala habitat management and biodiversity offsets.

All proposed amendments are highlighted in the relevant chapters. Changes are proposed to the following Chapters:

Chapter 1 – Administration
Updates to Development Application lodgement and process.

Chapter 2 – General and Environmental Considerations
A new section for Koala Habitat Management, including updated mapping; minor update to Council’s Public Art policy.

Chapter 2a – Vegetation Management
A new section to implement Council’s Compensatory Habitat and Offsets; clarification regarding arborist reports.

Chapter 3 – Urban Subdivision
Updates to requirements regarding significant trees.

Chapter 4 – Residential and Tourist Development
Clarification of landscaping and open space controls.

Chapter 8 – Other Uses
Updates to signage controls for removeable teardrop signs.