the design essentials - Stockland

IrrigationConstructionObligationsStreet TreeObligationsFencing to Front5 plants which are at least 1m in high (i.e. 1m high at thetime of planting the plant); and1 shade tree (minimum mature canopy of 3m x 3m) of aminimum height of 2m at time of planting. Any form of palmis not accepted as a Shade Tree as the shade from a Palmtree is minimal.A fixed automated irrigation system must be installed to landscapinglocated between the front building line and the kerbline and the sidefence and kerb on secondary frontages.Provide a covered bin or enclosure on site for the duration of theconstruction period.Site cleanliness is to be maintained.No excavated material shall be placed on any adjoining lot or publicarea.No soil or sediment must run off site. Appropriate soil and sedimentcontrol measures must be implemented.Each lot is provided with one (or more) street trees. Street trees arean important part of the urban design of North Shore. It is the ownersobligation to ensure that the street trees:are protected during the construction period;are not damaged during construction;are kept as part of the front landscaping of the dwelling.Discuss with your builder the protection of your street trees;Should a street tree be removed or damaged during construction thetree must be replaced by the owner (a replacement tree can beordered through Stockland for a fee).Front fencing is encouraged as it provides the following benefits:Encourages use of the front yard and interaction with the widercommunity and surveillance of the street;Street appeal of the dwelling;Additional private space;Defines the boundary between public and private area.Fencing as viewed from the front street frontage:is to be a maximum of 1.2m in height;must be constructed of one of the following:1. piers and infill type construction as follows:• piers and base (minimum 300mm high base) -rendered and painted masonry or face brickwork;• infills - complimentary materials, coloured metal tubeor battens, painted or stained timber battens;2. feature posts (minimum 150mm x 150mm) with horizontal orvertical timber or aluminium slats (timber slats must bepainted or stained).3. other materials if it can be demonstrated that a contemporarydesign outcome can be achieved (at Stockland discretion)