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Table Of Contents 1. About Aveo ............................................................................................................................ 4 2. Why Have an Architectural & Landscape Code ............................................................. 5 3. The Rochedale Estates Vision & Community Design Philosophy .............................. 5 4. Design Themes ..................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5

Exterior Design Materials Building Area Colours Letterboxes

5. Designing for Better Living ................................................................................................ 8 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

Siting Your New Home – Design For The Brisbane Climate Environmental Objectives – Energy Efficiency Environmental Objectives – Water Supply Environmental Objectives – Healthy Living

6. Lot Care During Construction .......................................................................................... 11 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4

Rubbish Grass And Plants Construction Parking Temporary Structures

7. Signs ..................................................................................................................................... 12 7.1

Estate Signage

8. Siting Your New Home ....................................................................................................... 14 8.1 8.2

Traditional Lots Courtyard And Villa Lots

9. Approval Process ................................................................................................................ 20 9.1 9.2

List Of Required Documents – First Stage Documents List Of Required Documents – Second Stage Documents

10. Landscape Code ............................................................................................................... 22 10.1 10.2 10.2.1 10.2.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7

Landscape Design Criteria Fencing Fencing Liability Landscaping Walls Driveways Retaining Walls Plant And Turf Species Rectifying Your Breaches Architectural And Landscape Codes

11. Completion - Moving In and Care and maintenance .................................................. 24 11.1

Working From Home

12. Application Form ............................................................................................................... 25 Appendix 1 Compliance Check List .................................................................................... 26 Appendix 2 Landscaping Compliance Check List ............................................................ 27 Architectural and Landscape Code

1. About Aveo

Aveo is a leading owner, operator and manager of retirement communities across Australia. Aveo’s philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to provide inspired living choices for 12,000 residents in 76 retirement villages across Australia. Aveo also manages and develops a diversified $800 million property portfolio. Over 30 years, Aveo’s portfolio has grown to one that encompasses retirement, residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use property assets. Together these communities define how hundreds of thousands of people in Australia live, work, retire and invest.

Our Business Retirement Living Under the Aveo brand, we remain committed to providing the highest quality of service to our residents. With 76 villages in our portfolio, we maintain our leading position as one of the largest and most experienced operators of retirement villages in Australia. We are responsible for approximately 10,000 units across the country, a scale which enables us to offer senior Australians unrivalled access to a full scope of lifestyle choices. Across our portfolio we offer a range of retirement communities and tailored care services catering to the needs of Australia’s .

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ageing population. The diversity of our products and services ensures that all our target markets are satisfied. We pride ourselves on the presentation and aesthetics of our retirement communities, and the dedication of our village managers and employees. For many people, the transition to retirement is a chance to get busy enjoying themselves. We recognise this, and position our retirement communities with this in mind. Our living options are designed to cater for residents with varying levels of independence and support requirements.

Non-Retirement Assets FKP’s success in property development and property asset management has been built on the careful selection of sites and a commitment to creating strong integrated communities. An emphasis on environmental sustainability and innovation ensures that FKP consistently delivers both a quality product and a secure investment. Our development portfolio comprises approximately $800 million of high quality residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use property assets. Over the past 30 years this portfolio has grown to help shape the lives and communities of hundreds of thousands of people.

2. Why have an Architectural & Landscape Code The standards which are detailed in the Architectural and Landscape Codes will maintain, protect and enhance your most valuable asset, and are responsive to the influences of the surrounding setting, climate and environment. Beyond the obvious design control function, the Architectural and Landscape Codes provide valuable information on a variety of important community and environmental topics. By having this information within an easily accessible and consolidated document, it is hoped that the Architectural and Landscaping Codes can serve as a unique educational tool. You are bound to the Architectural and Landscape Codes by virtue of the Community Management Statement for Rochedale Estates Community Titles Scheme, and by virtue of section 59 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld). Some elements of the Code are design principles that the Body Corporate encourages you to follow, while other covenants are fixed requirements that you must comply with.

3. The Rochedale Estates Vision & Community Design Philosophy The Rochedale Estates is about excellence. Excellence in design, innovation, construction, landscaping and lifestyle. These elements promote excellence in the creation and maintenance of a unique community, protecting and enhancing your investment and your lifestyle well past the completion of development activities. The Rochedale Estates showcases environmentally sensitive initiatives, using Environmentally Sensitive Design (ESD) principles. These principles and initiatives ensure the integration of The Rochedale Estates community with the natural environment. These ESD principles include: • Community capacity generation, integration and support • Promotion of community safety through design • Selective retention and protection of existing vegetation • Sensitive site earthworks • Bushfire management • Planting endemic native vegetation • Innovative water management and conservation strategies • Energy efficient design • Architectural style complementing the contemporary subtropical Queensland lifestyle. The Rochedale Estates is a unique place, welcoming, environmentally friendly and visually striking. The Rochedale Estates architecture aims to be climatically responsive and display the best of Australian contemporary architectural design. Design features respond to its subtropical location. A distinctive sense of place and community pervades throughout. Built forms and natural environments should inter-relate seamlessly. Buildings and surrounding open spaces are conceived and designed as an integral part of The Rochedale Estates community. The design of homes within The Rochedale Estates aims to relate to The Rochedale Estates general street character. This will prevent drastic visual contrasts between homes in The Rochedale Estates. Whilst individual and contemporary design is desirable, the final result must be a balance between individuality and complementing the community.

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4. Design Themes The vision for The Rochedale Estates incorporates dwellings, community facilities and landscaping that expresses contemporary residential styles and themes. Our vision includes a quality, cohesive streetscape with a high level of articulation through a variety of horizontal and vertical expressed elements and a mixture of quality materials. Some design elements are critical to achieving the desired external appearance of your home and contribute to maintaining a desirable streetscape. Designs that address and engage with the street are encouraged, ensuring elements such as garage doors do not dominate. The following key factors influence the building’s external appearance.

4.1 Exterior Design • The vision for The Rochedale Estates is for contemporary building forms including skillion roofs and parapet elements. Hip roof and gables may be acceptable if used in a modern manner, subject to Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval. Reproduction houses including Federation or Mediterranean style will not be allowed. • Front elevations should include articulation to create interest and define the entrance.

• Two storey homes which adjoin Gardner Road must have a high degree of articulation on the Gardner Road elevation to improve the streetscape and must incorporate windows or balconies on the upper level facing Gardner Road to encourage casual surveillance of the street. • External plumbing (sewer and grey water) is not permitted. • Two storey homes are required to step in or out at the upper level to create articulation and interest. This may be combined with a change of materials and colour. • Entry spaces should be clearly expressed within the façade. • Lowset houses on villa lots will be permitted to have zero lot line walls to areas shown on the setback table (see section 8). Lowset houses on villa lots are required to have single garages and an elevation that accentuates the entry and living spaces. Examples include vaulted ceilings to raise the roof line or arbours to ensure that the garages are secondary to the main living spaces of the home. Two storey houses on villa lots are required to have double garages with a maximum garage opening of 6 metres. • Consideration should be given to boat, caravan, motorhome or trailer parking. These must be stored out of sight from the street frontage. • Your driveway must accommodate two car spaces for visitors.

• Garages are to be integrated with the house and the garage door should be set back 1.0m from the entrance to the house. Balconies may be incorporated over the garage in two storey homes to reduce the visual impact of the garage door.

• Unsightly items such as bins, pool pumps, hot water systems, TV antennae, garden sheds, satellite dishes, air-conditioning units, rainwater tanks and clothes lines are to be located out of sight from the street frontage.

• Rear access lots will allow detached garages facing the laneways. Some of these garages may incorporate loft apartments above.

• Pools must be located in the back yard.

• Multiple detached houses with the same plan and elevation will not be allowed in the same streetscape or within close proximity in order to ensure variety.

• Houses on corner lots and fronting parklands must consider the side elevations to ensure an equal degree of articulation and detail with the front elevation.

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• Traditional lots must have double lock up garages.

4.2 Materials

4.4 Colours

The Rochedale Estates vision is to create an appealing modern streetscape with a variety of design solutions. Our vision is to develop a streetscape that will create a timeless standard whilst moving away from single material wall finishes.

To create a harmonious streetscape, your home must incorporate colours which compliment the natural environment. Earthy hues used in conjunction with natural materials may be combined with minor colour accents on feature elements. Bold colours are not acceptable other than as very minor elements. Materials such as stone and timber are encouraged to compliment and contrast with rendered walls.

Articulation of the elevation is required by stepping the front walls and must incorporate a mixture of materials and finishes. To achieve the desired outcome the following key points need to be considered:

All colour schemes are subject to approval by the ARC.

• Predominately rendered walls are required, combined with other feature elements.

4.5 Letterboxes

• Natural materials used as feature elements are desirable including stone and timber.

• Letterboxes are to be of a robust and contemporary design to match the house.

• Face brick may be used as a feature only.

• Letterboxes may be incorporated into the landscape design as an artistic piece for example: a sculpture, stone or rendered masonry.

• A minimum of two materials must be used on the primary elevation. • Lightweight elements such as modern weatherboards, sheeting with expressed grooves and plywood are encouraged, particularly to articulate upper levels. • Colorbond or equivalent roofs are preferred. Tile roofs must be of a flat or “slate“ profile only.

4.3 Building Area All single storey homes must have an under roof area of between 45% and 55% of the total site area. Two storey homes must have a ground floor area of between 35% and 55% of the total site area and an upper floor area that allows for articulation of the street façade.

• Prefabricated letterboxes are not allowed. • Letterbox insert should be as a minimum requirement the following dimensions: 230 mm wide x 330 mm deep x 160 mm high. • The slot will be between 900 mm and 1200 mm above the ground. • All letterboxes are to fitted with a lock and positioned on the front property boundary clear of any obstacles. • A clearly displayed number between 125 mm and 250 mm in height must be attached to the front of the letterbox.

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5. Designing for Better Living

5.1 Siting your new home design for the Brisbane climate

Designing your home to suit the climate and site will make it more comfortable all year round, reduce your energy bills for heating and cooling, and help the environment.

All new houses in Australia are now required by the Government to achieve certain minimum energy use standards. This rating is achieved through careful design and siting of your home. The benefit for you is a home which requires less energy to heat and cool, reducing your ongoing costs.

Orientation of living spaces to the north, eaves and careful placement of windows to encourage cross ventilation will reduce your reliance on air conditioning in summer. Be sure to avoid large areas of glass to the west. In winter good design can warm your home by allowing in the sun on cold days.

House Design Energy Rating

House orientation diagrams have been provided to help you design a comfortable and energy efficient home. To achieve the required minimum star rating you must consider the majority of the following principles: • Orientation and size of windows and glass doors – avoid large windows to the west to prevent hot afternoon sun from heating the house. • Provide sun shading to the north, west and east sides of the dwelling via minimum 450mm eaves and / or sunshade devices. • Wall and roof insulation. • Locate living spaces and bedrooms on the north, east and south-east to catch breezes and morning sunlight. • Locate service spaces where limited time is spent, such as garages, laundries and bathrooms, to the west or south-west boundary to shade the rest of the house from the hot western afternoon sun. • Design to provide free movement and airflow between living, kitchen and outdoor spaces. • Consider open courtyards in the centre of your home to allow light and ventilation while providing privacy. • Orientate openings to take advantage of prevailing breezes from the north-east and south-east. With the addition of ceiling fans, good cross ventilation can significantly reduce your need for air conditioning.

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5.2 Environmental Objectives - Energy Efficiency The following items are not mandatory, but they are recommended to improve the comfort of your home and reduce your living costs:

Rain water tanks Rain water tanks are a minimum of 5,000 litres per residential dwelling and 3,000 per unit for multi-unit dwellings. This rain water can be used to satisfy your garden irrigation, car washing requirements, toilet flushing and washing machine cold water connection.

• Ceiling fans to all living rooms and bedrooms for very effective and cost efficient cooling. • Energy efficient appliances. • Where you choose to install an air conditioning system, select a minimum 4.0 star rated, reverse cycle inverter air conditioner (they are up to 70% cheaper to run). • Reduce the requirement for water pumping devices and locate your rainwater tank on a stand to use gravity pressure. • Natural gas for cooktops. • Control systems for lighting and air-conditioning, timers, sensors – to turn off when not in use.

5.3 Environmental Objectives - Water Supply Water Conservation The following items are not mandatory, but they are recommended to help conserve water and reduce your living costs: • Water efficient taps. • A water efficient front loading washing machine. • A water efficient dishwasher. • Locate kitchens and bathrooms close together and your hot water system nearby to reduce wasted water while waiting for the hot water to come through. • Water efficient rated toilet suites. • Insulated hot water pipes.

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5.4 Environmental Objectives - Healthy Living Careful selection of building materials, finishes and products make a big difference to your family’s health and the natural environment. You are encouraged to use materials and products such as the following: • Paints and floor finishes that are water based and have low toxic emissions (Low Volatile Organic Compounds). • Renewable, natural materials such as plantation timber. • Materials with recycled content to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. You can also help the environment and reduce waste sent to landfill by recycling and composting your household waste. Consider installing kitchen waste bins (in joinery) with separate compartments for solids and recyclable waste to make it easier. Your air conditioning units and pool pumps must be located to reduce impact on your neighbours or enclosed to reduce noise.

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6. Lot Care During Construction 6.1 Rubbish • You must not allow rubbish to be placed, or to accumulate, on your lot. • Builders must remove rubbish daily or keep it in a rubbish compound or removable bin prior to removal. Rubbish compounds and bins must be cleared or emptied regularly so that rubbish does not accumulate or spill out. • Large accumulations of rubbish may be removed by the Body Corporate at its discretion and costs will be recovered from you.

6.2 Grass and Plants • You must ensure that the grass and plants on your vacant lot are kept under control so that pests and weeds are not encouraged. This includes keeping the grass mowed and weeds sprayed. • If maintenance is required to bring the lot to an appropriate level then the Body Corporate will undertake maintenance works and recover the costs from you.

6.3 Construction Parking Heavy construction vehicles, such as cement trucks, semi-trailers and cranes, must not hinder development construction or other residents in any way.

6.4 Temporary Structures • Temporary sheds and buildings are only allowed on your lot during construction of a permanent home, may only be used for construction purposes and must be removed when construction is complete. • You must not live (or allow anyone to live) in a caravan, tent or any temporary structure on your lot.

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7. Signs

7.1 Estate Signage

As one of the Code’s objectives is to ensure the consistent and aesthetic appeal of The Rochedale Estates, you must obtain the ARC’s consent prior to erecting any signage on your lot. The ARC may, at its absolute discretion, consent to the placement of one “builders construction sign” if it is considered by the ARC to comply with the “Estate Signage” specifications in section 7.1 and the image below. Resale homes may be marketed and promoted by the installation of one “For Sale” sign, provided it complies with the specifications and requirements in section 7.1 and the image below.

An application for signage can be made and approval may be granted at the absolute discretion of the ARC in accordance with the following guidelines: • Content: must be in accordance with the images shown. • Dimensions: maximum 1200mm high x 900mm wide. • Materials: weathertext or similar. • Posts: 2 x treated pine posts 35mm x 70mm. • Quantity: only 1 sign per lot. • Position: inside front boundary either right or left hand side of lot. • Period:

Additionally, resale homes may be marketed and promoted by the use of signage during “Open for Inspections” or on the day of auction, provided the signage complies with the specifications in section 7.1 and the image below.

• Builders signs – commencement up to hand over

No signage is permitted to promote ‘Land for Sale’.

• Open for Inspection – 1 x sandwich board (same specifications) may be displayed and removed daily when the property is open for inspection

• For Sale sign – 90 days • Auction day sign – Installed 1 week prior to and removed 1 day after auction

• Directional signage: is not permitted within The Rochedale Estates at any time. • Promotional flags and bunting: may only be used on auction days and must be removed immediately after the auction. • Removal of signs: the Body Corporate reserves the right to remove signs that do not conform with this Code.

Correct For Sale Signage:

Correct Builders Sign: COMPANY LOGO

FOR SALE This spacious 4 bedroom home in a secluded court location boasts 2 separate living areas and a massive outdoor entertaining area. The master bedroom features a spacious ensuite and walk-in robes, with ceramic floor tiles throughout. The state of the art kitchen features all European appliances, a breakfast bar and eating nook. Outside, a sparkling salt water pool and covered BBQ area make this home a real entertainer.

1234 5678 www.forsale.com.au

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Building Company BSA Lic. No.: 0000 Lot 1001 Contact: John Smith Ph: 1234 5678

8. Siting Your New Home Use the setbacks table provided below in conjunction with your builder and/or certifier to check that your plans comply.

SETBACKS TABLE - STAGE 3

Front Boundary - open porches and verandas Front Boundary - wall Front Boundary - garages Rear Setback Corner Lots (secondary frontage) Side Setback Built to Boundary Wall Non-Built to Boundary Wall (frontage less than 12.5m) Non-Built to Boundary Wall (frontage over 12.5m) Site Coverage

Villa 320-399m2

Premium Villa 400-450m2

Courtyard 451-477m2

(10-12.4 x 32m) Ground Floor First Floor 3.0m 3.0m

(12.5-14 x 32m) Ground Floor First Floor 3.0m 3.0m

(14.1-14.9 x 32m) Ground Floor First Floor 3.0m 3.0m

(15-17.9 x 32m) Ground Floor First Floor 3.0m 3.0m

Traditional (a) 575m2+ (18 x 32m) Ground Floor 3.0m

First Floor 3.0m

4.5m 4.5m 3.0m 3.0m

4.5m 4.5m 3.0m

4.5m 4.5m 3.0m 3.0m

4.5m 4.5m 3.0m

4.5m 4.5m 3.0m 3.0m

4.5m 4.5m 3.0m

4.5m 5.5m 3.0m 3.0m

4.5m 4.0m 3.0m

4.5m 5.5m 3.0m 3.0m

4.5m 4.0m 3.0m

0.0m (b) 1.0/1.5m(c)

1.5 1.5m

0.0m (b) --

1.5 --

0.0m (b) –

1.5 –

– –

1.0/1.5m(d)

1.5m(d)

1.0/1.5m(d)

1.5m(d)

1.5m

2.0m

1.5m

2.0m

45%-55%

55% max (e)

45%-55%

55% max

45%-55%

55% max

45%-55%

55% max

45%-55%

55% max

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(e) (e) 3120, 3130, 3132, 3142, 3144, 3161, 3163, 3164, 3172, 3175

(a) Setbacks represented in the table for Premium Courtyard and Traditional allotments will require a sitting variation with the Brisbane City Council and are measured to the Outer Most Projection. Fees may apply to facilitate these variations to the Queensland Development Code. The Architectural Review Committee will accept the modified setbacks as indicated. (b) Denotes: Built to boundary walls are limited to one side boundary, limited to non-habitable rooms with no windows or openings to the side boundary, maximum total length of 9m, a maximum average height of 3.5m, maximum height of 4.5m, no closer than 1.5m to a window in a habitable room of an adjoining dwelling (c) Denotes: 1m (for one open structure, ie. Patio or veranda, where the length does not exceed 6.5m), otherwise 1.5m (d) Setbacks must be in accordance with the City Plan 2000, Residential Design – Small Lot Code. (e) Two storey homes must have a ground floor area of a minimum 35% of the site and an upper level area and layout that allows for articulation of the façade.

Premium Courtyard (a) 478-574m2

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(e)

Notes: • Setback relaxations only apply to the allotments specified. All other allotments are to be in accordance with the relevant BCC Planning Scheme Policies on Boundary Clearances and the Queensland Development Code (QDC). • Where stated in BCC City Plan 2000 and, or The Rochedale Estate Stage 3 Plan of Development, setbacks are measured from the wall. Where not stated, QDC requirements apply. • Setbacks do not take into account any existing or proposed easements and/or other services that may require setbacks (sewers, roofwater drainage). • The responsibility in relation to seeking and obtaining any statutory approvals required for any construction upon a Lot (including without limitation building approvals from the Local Authority) is solely that of the owner of the Lot. An approval under this Architectural and Landscape Code is not a statutory approval of any kind and different requirements may apply.

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9. Approval Process To help assess your new home, the ARC requires that you provide clear documentation that describe the look, layout and materials you intend to use and to make sure that all homes are consistent with the vision for The Rochdale Estates. To ensure that this is a clear process that gives you understandable feedback on your design, the ARC requires you to present drawings for review at the early concept stage of the design process and again once the full documents are prepared. No variation to site cover or setbacks requirements will be permitted.

STEP 1

Building works may not commence until the ARC has issued formal written approval of the second stage documentation. Any renovations, extensions or modifications to the approved design must be approved by the ARC and are subject to the same approval process. All documents at each stage should be 1:100 scale at A3 and show your contact information and site details including lot and street number. To assist in preparing the documents a compliance checklist and landscaping compliance checklist have been provided at Appendices 1 and 2 respectively.

• Once you have selected your site, discuss the housing and landscaping design standards with sales staff and/or the ARC representative. • Meet with your designer and/or builder to commence concept design and review the Architectural and Landscape Codes.

STEP 2

• Prepare your First Stage documents in accordance with the list in section 9.1. • Submit two copies with the application forms to the ARC. See section 12 for the application form. • The ARC will give you written feedback within 10 working days of receiving your application or may contact you to organise a meeting with you and your designer. • Address any issues raised by the ARC and resubmit if required.

STEP 3

• After receiving your written approval from the ARC, commence your Building Application documents (to be lodged with your private certifier) including landscape plans in accordance with the Second Stage approval list in section 9.2. • Submit two copies of the documents for approval to the ARC. The ARC will give you written feedback within 10 working days of receiving your application or may contact you to organise a meeting with you and your designer. • Address any issues raised by the ARC and resubmit if required.

STEP 4

• After receiving your written approval from the ARC, commence your energy audit, engineering and other consultant documents, as required, to submit your Building Application to your private certifier. • If your design changes through this process you must resubmit to the ARC. • Submit a copy of your stamped approved Building Application and energy rating assessment with the ARC.

STEP 5

• Construction of your home must be commenced within 12 months of purchase of the land and completed within a further 9 months of construction commencing. • Landscaping is to be completed prior to occupation of the home. • During construction and after completion the ARC will inspect your home to ensure its compliance with the approved drawings. The ARC has the power under the by-laws for Rochedale Estates Community Titles Scheme to issue a notice of breach which requires you to address or rectify outstanding issues. • You must not occupy until granted ARC approval.

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9.1 List of Required Documents First Stage Documents

9.2 List of Required Documents Second Stage Documents

PLANS

Site plan indicating contours, setbacks, floor areas, site coverage, window locations, garages.

North sign to indicate orientation.

Location of covered outdoor spaces.

Sheds, pool location and pergola structures.

Sheds, pergola structures, finished levels.

Finished floor levels.

Air-conditioning location, bin storage location.

ELEVATIONS Street elevation indicating roof form, window location and size, external materials. Location of screening devices for privacy.

Cut and fill locations (maximum allowable combined retaining wall height is 1.5m ie. cut and fill retaining to be maximum 0.75m high each).

ELEVATIONS All elevations indicating roof form, window location and size, external materials. Location of screening devices for privacy. Schedule of colours for all walls, roof, gutters etc. Samples of all colours as colour chips and images.

LANDSCAPE PLANS Site plan showing location of pools, fences and fence types, driveway location and material, clothesline, retaining wall locations and heights. Planting plan and schedule location of existing vegetation and location of trees that are proposed to be removed. Screened bin location, letterbox location. Pool pump location, outdoor structure locations. Water tank locations.

10. Landscape Code Landscaping is an important feature of The Rochedale Estates. The overall value of the community as well as your property will be enhanced by skilful landscape design and by maintaining gardens to a high standard. Careful consideration ought to be given to how water is used in maintaining your garden. The ARC recommends a garden design that does not rely heavily on water for its overall health and appearance. We believe in leading by example in the design and management of public landscape areas. It is the perfect opportunity to incorporate as many of the sustainable design philosophies as possible. The result of using plants that are well matched to the area is that they establish quickly, require less maintenance and need very little by way of soil nutrient augmentation and irrigation.

10.1 Landscape Design Criteria All lots shall be landscaped to the following minimum requirements within 2 months of occupancy: • The landscape design will need to be approved by the ARC prior to the construction of the work. • Water-wise planting and the use of local indigenous species are preferred. • You will need to plant five new major trees in front of your residence (these will be in pots greater than 45 litres and be a size reasonably expected for trees in 45 litre pots); where your lot has existing trees to the front that will be retained, this requirement can be reduced at the time of approval.

10.2 Fencing Fencing must be constructed to the sides and rear of the lot starting in line with the front wall of your residence. Your fence along a boundary of another lot must be 1.8m high and constructed of one of the following materials: • Masonry to match your dwelling; • CCA treated timber Other materials will be assessed on their merits by the ARC, however a prefabricated painted metal fence will not be permitted.

10.2.1 Fencing Liability You agree that, notwithstanding the Dividing Fences Act 1953, the original owner or the Body Corporate is not required, and you must not ask the original owner or the Body Corporate to contribute to the construction of a dividing fence between your Lot and any land the original owner or the Body Corporate owns.

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10.2.2 Landscaping Walls

Front fencing or landscape walls will be approved at the discretion of the ARC, for the front and secondary frontages (for corner allotments) if they comply with the following guidelines:

• Coloured concrete sleepers

• 1.8m rendered masonry front fencing is permitted, but must be constructed with 50% transparent infill panels such as pool fencing, and compliment the colours of the dwelling.

• CCA treated hardwood

• 1.2m rendered masonry front fencing is permitted if solid • Fencing must be incorporated within the overall landscaping plan and must be landscaped with plantings, trees and/or shrubs to soften their appearance. • Fences may include letterboxes and/or residence numbers. For boundaries adjoining conservation areas, common property and parks, the ARC may approve at its discretion black powder coated metal pool style fencing for the section of fencing adjoining the area.

10.3 Driveways Driveway crossover is to be no greater than 4.5m wide for lots under 15m wide that are assessed under the Plan of Development. Materials and colours are to complement the dwelling and landscape and may include: • Coloured stencil concrete; • Masonry pavers; or • Exposed aggregate. Paths to the front yard should be complementary with the driveway and the external finishes of the house.

10.4 Retaining Walls Turfed soft rolling batters must be used instead of retaining walls where it is reasonably sufficient to do so. Any retaining walls must be approved as part of the approval of your dwelling plans. If a retaining wall is required then it must be: (a) no more than 1m high; or (b) if higher than 1m, approved by Council and notification sent to us;

• Masonry rendered to match the dwelling • Masonry lock blocks rendered to match the dwelling

10.5 Plant and Turf Species The intent is to ensure that plants used are appropriate to the character of The Rochedale Estates, reduce maintenance time and costs, improve microclimates and encourage wildlife. • Plants should be selected for colour, flower, texture and form. • Turf must be A-Grade quality.

10.6 Rectifying your breaches You acknowledge and agree that if you, or a person you are responsible for, breach the Architectural and Landscape Codes and you do not rectify that breach within a reasonable time after the Body Corporate gives you a notice requiring you to rectify that breach then: (a) the Body Corporate may rectify that breach (and is authorised to enter your lot and do work for that purpose); (b) the Body Corporate will submit a written claim to the lot owner for rectification costs; and (c ) if you do not pay the amount claimed in paragraph (b) within 10 working days, the rectification costs including administration may be recovered.

10.7 Architectural and Landscape Codes The Body Corporate and the ARC reserve the right to vary or exclude any of the obligations under the Architectural and Landscape Codes, provided that such action will only be taken in keeping with the aim of establishing a modern well designed residential community. Upon signing the contract of sale for your land you absolve the Body Corporate and the Architectural Review Committee from any liability whatsoever for any action taken in the variation or exclusion of the Architectural and Landscape Codes.

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11. Completion Moving In and Care and Maintenance

which we are confident will give The Rochedale Estates residents a future proofed solution for all their home entertainment and communication needs. FTTP will provide lifestyle flexibility enabling The Rochedale Estates residents to adopt working from home and/or tele-commuting which will enhance your lifestyle and the environment.

This Code has been prepared to ensure the creation of a high quality living environment and also to ensure that your home and garden complements that of your neighbours; as part of a community everyone contributes to the quality of the area.

While not wanting to unduly limit the opportunities and benefits that flow from working from home and spending time with the family, certain restriction on the types of activities that can be conducted from your home are required to preserve the overall quality of life in The Rochedale Estate. The following requirements apply to the use of your dwelling for an office or business:

These principles are to be followed: • Keeping your lawns mown and in good condition. • Maintaining your gardens and landscaping in good condition and free of weeds and pests. • Keeping the exterior of your dwelling clean and the exterior finish in good condition.

• You must not carry on any business from your lot unless you have the Body Corporate’s written consent and you comply with all relevant laws;

• Maintaining your fences and other structures in good condition.

• You must not have any signs, advertisements or other promotional material on your lot.

• Washing not to be in view from public areas – if necessary, clothes lines should be behind suitable screening or approved landscaping.

• You must not do anything that is immoral or is a nuisance to the community including your neighbours.

11.1 Working From Home Recognising that many people operate an office or small business from their home, a partnership has been established with Telstra to provide telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure, known as “fibre to the premises” (FTTP), enables virtually unlimited broadband and telecommunication capacity

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The following types of activities are not permitted: • Noxious or offensive activities or industries. • Noisy or disruptive activities. • No dwelling may be used as a display home without the Body Corporate’s written consent. • You must not make any application to the Council relating to your lot without first obtaining the Body Corporate’s written approval.

12. Application Form Owner Details Name: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Address: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Home Phone: ................................................... Mobile: ....................................................... Business Phone: ............................................. Fax: ................................................................. Email: .................................................................................................................................

Builder/Architect Details Name: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Address: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Home Phone: .................................................. Mobile: ....................................................... Business Phone: ............................................. Fax: ................................................................. Email: .................................................................................................................................

House Details Allotment ............................................................ What is the % site coverage of your home?.................................................................... What is the total floor area of the home?.............................................................. (Including garages, but excluding outdoor living areas) What is the area of the outdoor living areas? ................... What is the roof pitch? ................... What is the building height? ................... Allotment Type (please indicate): Traditional

Courtyard

Villa

Terrace

Please specify if your allotment is a corner allotment

Yes

Loft

Duplex

Triplex

External Materials/Colours Wall Material: .................................................. Brand......................................................... Colour ............................................................ Roof Material: .................................................. Brand......................................................... Colour ............................................................ Gutter Colour: ................................................................................ Brand ................................................................................................. Fascia Colour: ................................................................................. Brand .................................................................................................. Window Frame Colour: .................................................................. Brand .................................................................................................. Driveway material: .......................................................................... Garage Door Colour: ..........................................................................

Signature of applicant: ................................................................... Are you the:

Owner

Builder

Other

Attachments Make sure you attach the following to your Application: • Site plan showing north point • Front, rear & side elevations • Floor plan • Cross section details • Hot water system location • Fencing & driveway details • Front yard landscape plan • TV Antenna location • Retaining wall details Covenant applications can be submitted by email: rochedalearc@aveo.com.au, by post 21 Kate Circuit, Rochedale Q 4123 or hand delivery at the Rochedale Estates Sales office. Architectural and Landscape Code

Appendix 1: Compliance Checklist The checklist will assist you in ensuring that all design criteria have been addressed. For non-conforming or alternative solutions, written comment affixed to the checklist will be required, explaining how your project proposes to conform to the intent of the Code.

Dwelling Design Criteria D1 Design for Slope

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Earthworks and retaining walls minimised Design sympathetic to topography Undercroft screening provided Retaining walls maximum 1m in height

D7 Vehicle Accommodation

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Dual car accommodation except for loft apartments and single storey villas Garage designed to complement dwelling Garage set back from building line Visible garage frontage less than 6.5m in width Vehicle crossover no more than 3.5m in width Garage door detailed to complement the dwelling Tandem accommodation for recreational vehicles

Materials, Colours and Finishes Criteria M1 External Wall Materials

D2 Building Height

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Maximum height of construction 8.5m above natural ground Built-to-boundary walls less than 3.5m above natural ground

D3 Garages and Ancillary Structures

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Garage Garden Shed Other, Specify ...............................................................

D4 Roof Overhangs

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Overhangs/eaves minimum of 450mm from building face Alternative solution for windows and doors: recessing 450mm and awning screens Additional shading to unfavourable orientations

D5 External Fixtures and Plumbing

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Roof mounted fixtures comply with all relevant provisions Hot water systems and air-conditioning appliances screened from street

D6 Streetscape

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Home and entry have direct visual access to street Rooms facing the street enable good surveillance through design of openings and function Fencing design retains visual connection to street Relationship to neighbouring properties considered

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Acceptable wall materials Variation in façades through use of materials

M2 External Colours and Finishes

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Non-reflective materials Colours selected compatible to landscape

M3 Roof Materials and Colours

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Appropriate roofing material Appropriate roof colour

Appendix 2: Landscaping Compliance Checklist L1 Fencing

L3 Driveways and Swales

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Fences abut parklands or native reserves Construction materials Secondary street frontage fencing Boundary fencing Maximum height 1.8m 1m or more behind building alignment

Width Materials Crossover

L4 Plant Species

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Suitable Turf selection

Construction materials

L5 Ancillary Structures L2 Landscaping Walls

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Maximum height 1.6m Construction Materials

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Height Visual Impact Materials

Landscaping

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For more information contact: The Rochedale Estates Land Sales Office Phone: 1800 777 630 www.rochedaleestates.com.au Fax: 07 3219 8711 Email: rochedaleestates@aveo.com.au Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days Gardner Road, Rochedale This document forms part of the contract for the sale of land in The Rochedale Estates. The requirements in this document are conditions that must be met before lot owners can occupy the premises. Photographs and diagrams are indicative only, and drawings are not necessarily to scale. It is strongly recommended that you seek independent advice before entering into any agreement. The contents of this document are protected by copyright and Aveo reserves its rights in this regard. FKP20549