[21] Landscaping Notes

CONCRETE PATHS

As stated in the Brisbane City Plan 2000, the site of project MCN falls under the applicable code requirements as set out in the South Brisbane Riverside Neighbourhood Plan. Consideration must be given to the streetscape when installing concrete footpaths, in particular the following issues must be addressed:

The width of the strip is appropriate to its location. For example, concrete footpath will be required in high density urban residential areas or where it is obvious pedestrian traffic will be substantial, ie school, railway station, high density housing. Refer to Transport and Traffic Facilities Planning Scheme Policy of the City Plan.

In general, full width concrete footpaths or pavers must be provided to frontages of commercial and  hopping centre developments. However exemptions may be approved by the Engineering Officer Development & Regulatory Services for isolated businesses in residential areas. Also refer to Standard Drawing No UMS 232 and the Reference Specifications for Civil Engineering Work (Brisbane City Council, 2000).

Provision for street trees and landscaping in full width concrete footpath.

A concrete strip footpath is required on both sides of Industrial Access Roads.

In subdivisions in new areas, standard concrete footpaths must be 1.2 metres wide. The edge of the pathway closest to the property boundary is generally 1.42 metres from the property boundary and must be constructed in accordance with Standard Drawing UMS 231. Generally footpaths should not be constructed over water mains.

Concrete footpaths within pedestrian links must be 1.8 metres wide, extending to the kerb and channel with a kerb ramp. Where there is a concrete footpath in the street, the concrete footpath in the pathway must be extended to the concrete. Also refer Figure B8.5.1.