3Objectives

3 Objectives

3 Objectives

3.1 The principal objectives for the City are—

(a) Maintain the unique character of the City

To identify and protect the Blue Mountains’ natural and cultural heritage, and the distinctive character and amenity of local communities; to recognise and maintain the positive qualities of the traditional lifestyle enjoyed by the residents of the City; and to recognise the importance of the Blue Mountains National Park as the setting of the City.

(b) Urban Containment

To concentrate and contain the spread of urban development.

(c) Environmentally sensitive design and bushfire protection

(i) To locate, design, carry out and service development so that it does not exceed land capability and other physical constraints of the Blue Mountains.

(ii) To implement a bush fire management plan which will not cause unacceptable impact on Water Supply Catchment Areas or environmentally sensitive areas.

(iii) To ensure that new development is located and managed so as to reduce the threat from bushfire.

(d) Pollution and Erosion Control

(i) To achieve unpolluted streams, land and air as well as a stable, attractive landscape.

(ii) In the short term, to attain water quality appropriate for recreational use in the headwaters of the Blue Mountains’ streams.

(e) Town Character

To improve the physical quality of life for residents of the Blue Mountains.

(f) Economic Development and Employment

To encourage tourism and other economic enterprises and the creation of employment opportunities which are sympathetic to the Blue Mountains’ character, and promote long term sustainability in the use of resources.

(g) Energy and Resources

To promote maximum efficiency in the use of resources.

(h) Social Environment

To maintain and improve the social environment by ensuring the planned development of community facilities, services, programmes and other activities relevant to the needs and aspirations of residents of the City.