Subdivision 4 Shop front and awning alterations

5.9   Specified complying development

An external alteration to, or the repair or replacement of, an existing shop front or awning on a building that is used as bulky goods premises or commercial premises is development specified for this code if it is not carried out in a heritage conservation area or a draft heritage conservation area.

5.10   Development standards

The standards specified for that development are that:

(a)  the development must not result in an increase in the gross floor area of the building, and

(b)  the development must not reduce the area of the window or other clear glass of the shop front, and

(c)  the development must not reduce the level of transparency of the shop front, such as by using obscure glazing, and

(d)  the development must not reduce the existing level of access to the building for people with a disability, and

(e)  any demolition necessary must be carried out in accordance with AS 2601—2001, Demolition of structures.

Note. A structure on public land or on or over a public road requires the prior approval of the relevant authority under the Local Government Act 1993 or the Roads Act 1993, respectively.