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14 Erection of temporary building ancillary to the temporary use of a public space for minimal impact events

14 Erection of temporary building ancillary to the temporary use of a public space for minimal impact events

(1) Exempt development includes the erection of temporary buildings ancillary to the temporary use of a public space for minimal impact events.

(2) Any such use must comply with the following requirements—

(a) all temporary buildings related to events must be confined to the event site area,

(b) public access to the lower concourse via the southern escalators, southern stairs and ramp must not be obstructed at any time,

(c) public access must not be obstructed between the bottom of the Tarpeian Steps and Royal Botanic Gardens Opera House Gate along the forecourt except during events,

(d) must not obstruct views identified as significant in the CMP,

(e) must have no adverse effect on fabric and spaces rated “some”, “considerable” or “exceptional” significance in the CMP,

(f) details of temporary buildings must be consistent with the principles of the CMP in relation to “exterior furniture”,

(g) any temporary building must not remain in place for not more than 40 days (whether consecutive or not) in any 12 month period, excluding one day bump-in and one day bump-out for each event.

(3) In this section, minimal impact events include temporary outdoor events and performances such as Sydney Festival events that involve the installation of temporary structures (including main stage, sound and lighting systems) having minimal visual impact that are otherwise ancillary to the event.