Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) A code (other than a general code or precinct code that is a concept plan) in the territory plan must contain either or both of the following:
(a) the detailed rules that apply to development proposals the code applies to;
(b) the criteria that apply to development proposals the code applies to, other than proposals in the code track.
(2) A code must be consistent with each objective for the zone to which the code relates.
(3) A code that sets out the requirements that apply to stated areas, or places, or states that it is a precinct code, is a precinct code .
Note A concept plan is a precinct code (see s 93 (b)).
(4) A code that sets out the requirements for types of development, or states that it is a development code, is a development code .
(5) A code that sets out requirements applicable to the Territory, the Executive, a Minister or a Territory authority is a general code .
(6) To remove any doubt, a general code may also contain—
(a) policies to be complied with; and
(b) rules and criteria applicable to development proposals the code applies to.