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Part 9 – Development Codes

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Contents

9.1 – Preliminary

Statewide Codes

9.2.1 – Community Residence Code

9.2.2 – Forestry for Wood Production Code

9.2.3 – Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdividing One Into Two Lots) & Associated Operational Works Code

Use Codes

9.3.1 – Animal Keeping Code

9.3.2 – Caretaker’s Accommodation Code

9.3.3 – Centre Activities Code

9.3.4 – Child Care Centre Code

9.3.5 – Community Care Centre Code

9.3.6 – Community Facilities Code

9.3.7 – Dual Occupancy Code

9.3.8 – Dwelling House Code

9.3.9 – Dwelling Unit Code

9.3.10 – Extractive Industry Code

9.3.11 – Home-Based Business Code

9.3.12 – Industry Activities Code

9.3.13 – Multiple Dwelling, Short-Term Accommodation & Retirement Facility Code

9.3.14 – Parking Station Code

9.3.15 – Relocatable Home Park & Tourist Park Code

9.3.16 – Rooming Accommodation Code

9.3.17 – Rural Activities Code

9.3.18 – Sales Office Code

9.3.19 – Service Station Code

9.3.20 – Sport & Recreation Activities Code

9.3.21 – Telecommunications Facilities Code

Other Development Codes

9.4.1 – Access, Parking & Service Code

9.4.2 – Advertising Devices Code

9.4.3 – Environmental Performance Code

9.4.4 – Filling & Excavation Code

9.4.5 – Infrastructure Works Code

9.4.6 – Landscaping Code

9.4.7 – Reconfiguration of a Lot Code

9.4.8 – Ship-Sourced Pollutants Reception Facilities in Marinas Code

9.4.9 – Vegetation Management Code

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