Planning Scheme Policies

The Planning Scheme Policies which support the CairnsPlan include:

Acid Sulfate Soils

To ensure that development takes account of the presence and potential risks of acid sulfate soils.

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Nomination for the Inclusion or Removal of a Place from the Local Heritage Register

To ensure that places of cultural heritage significance are nominated to the local heritage register on a continuous basis.

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Reports and Information Council May Request

To identify the information Council may request a proponent to provide to demonstrate that a proposal for development meets the performance criteria and will be ecologically sustainable.

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East Woree Development Strategy

To describe the external works necessary within the East Woree Development Precinct and to allow the costs of these works to be apportioned equally.

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Trunk Infrastructure Contribution

To provide a mechanism for the funding and provision of development infrastructure.

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FNQROC Development Manual

To provide comprehensive and consistent development standards.

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Cairns CBD Streetscape MasterPlan

To promote an integrated streetscape and enhance the tropical character of the CBD.

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Public Art Policy

To develop a framework to encourage private business partnerships to contribute financially to the cultural life of the city.

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