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Chapter 15 - Access and Parking

9.15.1 Purpose
(1) The purpose of this chapter of the policy is to assist in the provision of safe and clearly defined offstreet and on-street parking that meets requirements generated by the development including
(a) access and egress routes;
(b) internal on-site vehicular movements and queuing areas;
(c) vehicle parking areas;
(d) service vehicle manoeuvring areas.

9.15.2 Applicability
(1) This chapter applies to all development required to comply with the Access and Parking Code.
This primarily includes development located in commercial, industrial and centre zones as well as
larger scale residential development such as multiple dwellings, aged persons and special needs
housing and apartment buildings.
(2) Where a stated Australian Standards conflicts with the local governments standard drawing, the
standard drawing prevails.

9.15.3 On-Street Parking

(1) On-street parking conforms to Australian Standard 2890.5: 1993 - Parking facilities- On-street
parking and the Access and Parking Code.
(2) Line marking and signage is to conform to Australian Standard 2890.5: 1993 - Parking facilitiesOn-street parking and the Queensland Department of Main Roads Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD).
(3) Front-in angle parking is acceptable provided the proposal is in accordance with Australian
Standard 2890.5: 1993. When this standard is not possible, reverse in parking is preferred for
safety reasons.

9.15.4 Off-Street Parking

(1) Off street parking conforms with
(a) the Access and Parking Code;
(b) Australian Standard 2890.1: 2004 - Parking facilities- Offstreet car parking;
(c) Australian Standard 2890.2: 2002 - Parking facilities- Off-street commercial vehicle facilities.
(2) Where conflict exists, the local governments Access and Parking Code takes precedence.

9.15.5 Driveway Location

(1) Driveway crossovers for a multiple dwelling, apartment building, aged persons and special needs
housing or a commercial or industrial development are located in accordance with
(a) Australian Standard 2890.1: 2004 - Parking facilities- Offstreet car parking Section 3;

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(b) Australian Standard 2890.2: 2002 - Parking facilities- Offstreet commercial vehicles facilities
Section 3;
(c) the Access and Parking Code and this policy.
(2) A driveway crossover for one property does not encroach on the frontage of any adjacent property
except by written agreement of the two adjacent property owners and subject to approval by the
local government.
(3) The driveway crossover is located more than 300mm from any existing utility infrastructure access
covers, drainage catch pits or other such infrastructure.
(4) Underground utility services beneath driveway crossovers are protected in accordance with the
local governments approved standard drawings R-RSC-9 and R-RSC-10.
(5) Where vehicular entrance locations inadvertently conflict with drainage catchpits, it is the
responsibility of the property owner to bear all costs which may be incurred in the event that the
drainage infrastructure requires relocation.
Note Advice regarding the location and depth of utility services may be obtained by phoning Dial before
you dig on 1100.

9.15.6 Driveway Crossover Design

(1) The design of driveway crossovers conforms with
(a) the local governments standard drawings numbered R-RSC-2, R-RSC-3, R-RSC-4 and RRSC-16;
(b) Australian Standard 2890.1: 2004 Parking facilities Offstreet car parking Section 3 and
Australian Standard 2890.2: 2002 Parking facilities Off-street commercial vehicle facilities
Section 3.
(2) The local governments standard drawings take precedence over Australian Standards except
where they conflict with the Department of Main Roads requirements.
(3) The finished driveway crossover surface texture does not create an uneven or slippery hazard for
pedestrians.
(4) The adjoining verge earthworks are well compacted and flush with the edge of the driveway
crossover surface.
(5) Kerbs or similar profiling on the edge of driveway crossovers are considered a pedestrian hazard
and are not acceptable.

9.15.7 Internal Accessways

(1) Internal accessways conform to
(a) the Access and Parking Code;
(b) Australian Standard 2890.1: 2004 Parking facilities Offstreet car parking Sections 2 and 3
and Australian Standard 2890.2: 2002 Parking facilities Off-street commercial vehicle
facilities Sections 2 and 3.
(2) Where a conflict exists, the local governments code and policy take precedence.
(3) Internal accessway kerb and channel has a minimum grade of 4 percent.

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(4) Edge treatment for internal access-ways is barrier kerb and channel as per the local governments
approved standard drawing R-RSC-6.
(5) California Bearing Ratio (CBR) testing does not replace the need for soil survey reports for
foundation/structure design.
(6) The minimum standard for internal concrete road pavements is N25, 125mm thick slab with F72
reinforcement, supported on bar chairs and laid on a compacted gravel base course 100mm thick.
(7) Layout of construction joints and sectional details of joints are required on plans submitted with the
application.
(8) Commercial and industrial development accessway edge treatment is barrier kerb and channel as
per the local governments standard drawing R-RSC-6.
(9) Edge treatment for other uses may be varied where practicable.

9.15.8 Internal Lot Accessways

(1) Internal lot accessways are
(a) incorporated into the design of reconfiguration developments with the provision of a 3 metre
minimum width sealed driveway from the road reserve boundary to the building area of the lot;
(b) provided with underground utility services for water, communications and electrical
connections, in separate conduits extending the length of the access driveway;
(c) truncated for pedestrian safety at the intersection of the driveway and road reserve in
accordance with Australian Standard 2890.1: 2004;
(d) designed with exit sight distance conforming to Australian Standard 2890.1: 2004.

9.15.9 Queuing
(1) Requirements for vehicular queuing conforms to
(a) the Access and Parking Code;
(b) Schedule 1 Access and Parking, Table 4 Minimum On-site Queuing Requirements;
(c) AS 2890 Part 1 Section 3; and AS 2890.1: 1993 Parking facilities Offstreet car parking
Section 3.
(2) Where a conflict exists, the Access and Parking Code takes precedence.

9.15.10 Vehicle Parking Areas and Structures

(1) Design of vehicular parking areas and structures conform to
(a) Australian Standard 2890 Parts 1 and 2;
(b) the Access and Parking Code;
(c) Australian Standard 2890.1: 1993 - Parking facilities- Offstreet car parking and Australian
Standard 2890.2: 2002 - Parking facilities- Off-street commercial vehicle facilities.
(2) Edge treatment for parking and landscaping areas is barrier kerb and channel as per the local
governments standard drawing R-RSC-6.

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(3) Kerbs used as wheel stops are in accordance with Australian Standard 2890.1: 1993 - Parking
facilities-Off-street car parking, Section 2.

9.15.11 Servicing and Manoeuvring Areas

(1) Design of servicing and maneuvering areas conform to
(a) Australian Standard 2890 Parts 1 and 2;
(b) the Access and Parking Code;
(c) Australian Standard 2890.1: 1993 - Parking facilities- Offstreet car parking and Australian
Standard 2890.2: 2002 - Parking facilities- Off-street commercial vehicle facilities.
(2) Edge treatment for servicing and maneuvering areas is barrier kerb and channel as per the local
governments standard drawing R-RSC-6.
(3) Provision is made for all vehicles to enter and exit commercial, industrial and larger scale
residential developments in a forward gear.