CHAPTER 16

Outdoor Signs and Advertising

Scope of Section
Traffic Signs on Roads

Permitted Activities (Traffic Signs on Roads)

Outdoor Signs in Residential Zone

Permitted Activities (Outdoor Signs in Residential Zone)
Discretionary Activities (Outdoor Signs in Residential Zone)

Outdoor Signs in Business and Industrial Zones

Permitted Activities (Outdoor Signs in Central Business, Commercial, Mixed
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Outdoor Signs in Central Business,

Outdoor Signs in the Rural 1, Rural 2, Rural 3, Rural

Permitted Activities (Outdoor Signs in Rural 1, Rural 2, Rural 3, Rural
Controlled Activities (Outdoor Signs in Rural 1, Rural 2, Rural 3, Rural
Controlled Activities (Outdoor Signs in Rural 1, Rural 2, Rural 3, Rural
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Outdoor Signs in Rural 1, Rural 2, Rural 3,

Temporary Signs in All Zones

Permitted Activities (Temporary Signs)
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Temporary Signs)

Principal Reasons for Rules

Placing an outdoor sign in the Rural 1, Rural 2, Rural 3, Rural Residential, Conservation, Recreation, Open Space or Papakainga zone that does not comply with condition (c) of rule 16.1.5.1 is a controlled activity if it complies with the following conditions:. a) The maximum area of each sign is 2 square meters, including a removable “open/closed” panel, as shown in Figure 16.1C. Any temporary sign that does not comply with the permitted conditions of rule 16.1.6.1 is a limited discretionary activity.

Figure 16.1A: Residential Zone - Permanent On-site Sign Dimensions

Transport (Access, Parking and Traffic)

Scope of Section

Land Use

Permitted Activities (Land Use – Vehicle Access Considerations)
Permitted Activities (Land Use – Traffic)
Permitted Activities (Land Use – Provision for Parking and Loading)
Controlled Activities (Land Use - Carparking Layout and Landscape Design in
Controlled Activities (Land Use – Transport Depots)
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Land Use - General)

Any stormwater drainage element that forms part of the stormwater drainage network is physically and legally protected against future development that may adversely affect the effective functioning of the network. Consent may only be refused, or conditions may be imposed, in respect of the following matters to which the Council has limited its discretion:.

Figure 16.2C: On-site Parking Requirements

Principal Reasons for Rules

In the larger and busier towns of the District, the Council provides public car parking using funds from financial contributions. Specific dimensional measurements for parking and maneuvering of cars are provided to ensure ease of movement and safety in car parking areas.

Example of Parking Layout

Bicycle Racks

Subdivision

Scope of Section
All Zones

No Permitted Subdivision (All Zones)
Subdivision in the Slope Instability Risk Area
Subdivision in the Fault Rupture Risk Area
Subdivision of Hazardous Activity and Industry List Land
Subdivision in any Zone Subject to Deferred Zone Rules, or Where Deferred

Residential Zone

Controlled Subdivision (Residential Zone — Standard Density Development)
A Controlled Subdivision (Residential Zone – Specific Location: Richmond
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Zone – Listed Cultural
A Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Zone - Standard Density
B Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Zone — Specific Location
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Zone – Compact Density
Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Zone)
Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Zone – Specific Location)
Discretionary Subdivision (Residential Closed Zone)
Non-Complying Subdivision (Residential Zone)]
Prohibited Subdivision (Residential Closed Zone)
Prohibited Subdivision (Residential Coastal Zone at Tahi or Iwa Street,

Business and Industrial Zones

Controlled Subdivision (Business and Industrial Zones)
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Business and Industrial Zones –
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Business and Industrial Zones – Cultural
A Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Industrial Zones – Specified sites at
Discretionary Subdivision (Central Business, Commercial, Mixed Business,
Discretionary Subdivision (Tourist Services Zone - Mapua)
A Discretionary Subdivision (Heavy Industrial Closed Zone – Wakefield)
Non-Complying Subdivision (Tourist Services Zone - Mapua)
Prohibited Subdivision (Heavy Industrial Closed Zone – Wakefield)

Rural 1 Zone

Controlled Subdivision (Rural 1 and Rural 1 Coastal Zones)
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 1 Zone – Richmond West
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 1 Zone – Listed Cultural Heritage
A Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 1 Zone)
Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 1 Zone – Ruby Bay Site)
A Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 1 Zone)
Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 1 Closed and Rural 1 Coastal Zones)
A Non-Complying Subdivision
Prohibited Subdivision (Rural 1 Closed and Rural 1 Coastal Zones)

Rural 2 Zone

Controlled Subdivision (Rural 2 Zone)
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 2 Zone – Richmond West
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 2 Zone – Listed Cultural Heritage
A Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 2 Zone)
A Non-Complying Subdivision
Prohibited Subdivision (Rural 2 Closed Zone)

Rural 3 Zone

Controlled Subdivision (Rural 3 Zone)
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 3 Zone)
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 3 Zone) [16.3.9D Proposed]
Discretionary Subdivision (Rural 3 Zone)
Non-Complying Subdivision (Rural 3 Zone)

Rural Residential and Closed Zones

Controlled Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone)
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone – Listed Cultural
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone – Specified
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone – Specified
A Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone)
B Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone – Cooperative Living)
Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Zone)
Discretionary Subdivision (Rural Residential Closed Zone)
Prohibited Subdivision (Rural Residential Closed Zone)

All Other Zones

Discretionary Subdivision (Other Zones)

Subdivision in the Rural 1 Zone that does not comply with controlled condition (o) of rule 16.3.5.1 is a limited discretionary activity. Subdivision in the Rural 1 zone that does not meet conditions (p) or (q) of rule 16.3.5.1 is a limited discretionary activity. Subdivision in the Rural 2 zone that does not comply with controlled condition (m) of rule 16.3.6.1 is a limited discretionary activity.

A subdivision in the Rural 2 zone that does not comply with condition (n) or (o) of rule 16.3.6.1 is a limited discretionary activity. A subdivision in the Rural 3 zone that does not comply with condition (k) of rule 16.3.7.1 is a limited discretionary activity. A subdivision in a rural residential area that does not comply with condition (k) of rule 16.3.8.1 is a limited discretionary activity.

Subdivision in the Rural Residential Zone that does not comply with condition (a) of rule 16.3.8.1 is a limited discretionary activity.

Figure 16.3A: Minimum Allotment Areas in the Residential Zone

Assessment Criteria for Subdivision

The extent to which access to support structures for emergency, maintenance and upgrade purposes is maintained. ii) The extent to which the subdivision will limit the ongoing operational needs of the national grid. The extent to which all stormwater drainage elements that form part of the stormwater drainage network are physically and legally protected against future development that may adversely affect the effective functioning of the network. ii) To what extent the subdivision design has taken account of changes in land cover; and the proposed measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate the effects of these changes on stormwater flows and water quality. iii). Consideration of existing and reasonably expected future land use changes within the subdivision's catchment area. we).

The extent to which the design of the stormwater management network takes into account any possible future changes in development that may have an effect on or be affected by the development. vii). In the event of any change to the indicative road positions shown on the planning maps, whether the change will maintain the ability to achieve the desired connectivity (to both the transport and reserve network), resilience, drainage and access requirements of the future road network.

Transport Conditions

Services Required on Subdivision in Certain Zones

Esplanade Reserves, Strips and Access Strips

Scope of Section
Esplanade Reserves, Strips and Access Strips on Subdivision

Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Esplanade Reserves, Strips and Access
Restricted Discretionary Subdivision (Esplanade Reserves, Strips and Access

The general provision of the Act is that where any allotment of less than 4 hectares is created adjacent to the water areas above, an esplanade reserve of 20 meters in width must be provided. Where an allotment is 4 hectares or more, the Act provides that a planning rule may require an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip to be set aside, and that a resource consent may waive or vary the width of the esplanade reserve or strip. Permission can be refused, or conditions imposed, only in respect of the following matters to which the Council has limited discretion:.

Values that contribute to natural character include the natural functioning of the water body, aquatic and adjacent habitats and water quality. The Act gives the Council the right to take an esplanade reserve of up to 20 meters wide when land adjacent to the sea or major rivers and lakes of the District is subdivided into lots less than 4 hectares in area.

Financial Contributions

Scope of Section

Financial Contributions
Circumstances where Financial Contributions will be Imposed
Purpose of Financial Contributions
How Financial Contributions have been Set

Financial Contribution on Subdivision

Calculation of Financial Contribution on Subdivision (Except for Rural 3,
Financial Contributions on Subdivision in Rural 3, Mapua and Waimea Inlet
Reductions, Waivers and Offsets of Financial Contribution on Subdivision
Reserves and Community Services Component of Financial Contribution on

Financial Contribution on Building Development

Permitted Activities (Financial Contribution on Building Development)
Resource Consents (Financial Contribution on Building Development)
Calculation of Financial Contribution on Development
Reductions, Waivers and Offsets of Financial Contribution on Building
Financial Contributions on Building Development in the Rural 3 Zone, Mapua
Non-Complying Activities (Reductions, Waivers and Offsets of Financial

Financial Contributions on Resource Consent (Other than for

Requirement for Financial Contribution on Resource Consent (Other than for

Financial Contribution (Limitations)

Financial Contribution (Limitations)

Operating Section 16.5 – Financial Contributions July 29 Financial Contributions for Rural Subdivision 3, Mapua and Waimea Inlet Rural Residential Areas and the Service Contribution Area. Operating Section 16.5 – Financial Contributions July 14 Reductions, exemptions and offsets of financial contributions by subdivision (except Rural District 3 Zone, including Rural District 3 Closed Zone, Mapua and Waimea Inlet Rural Residential Areas, and Service Contribution Area) Rural District 3 Closed Zone, Mapua and Waimea Inlet Rural Residential Zone and Service Contribution Area). Operating section 16.5 – Financial contributions 19 December Reductions, waivers and offsets of financial contributions to building development.

Operative Chapter 16 – General Rules December 19 Financial contributions for building development in Rural 3 Zone, Mapua and Waimea Inlet Rural. Operating section 16.5 – Financial contributions 14 July Activities that do not comply with the requirements (reductions, exemptions and offsets of financial contributions during construction.

Figure 16.5A: Financial Contribution – Subdivision Per New Allotment (Except for Rural 3, Mapua and Waimea Inlet Rural Residential Zones and the Services Contribution Area)

Network Utilities and Public Works

Scope of Section
Network Utilities and Public Works

Permitted Activities (Network Utilities and Public Works)
Permitted Activities (Aviation and Marine Navigational Aids)
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Slimline, Self-Supporting Masts and Poles
Discretionary Activities (Network Utilities, Public Works, and Aviation and

Operative Chapter 16 – General rules 19 December Permitted activities (networks and public works). f) The activity is not a sewage treatment plant, landfill, airport or land-based waste water disposal area or oxidation pond. g). Placing, operating and maintaining an aeronautical navigation aid or beacon, or a marine navigation aid or beacon, is a permitted activity that can be carried out without a resource permit if it meets the following conditions:. a) The navigational aid or beacon is installed for and on behalf of Maritime New Zealand and Airways New Zealand, or the Council, to mark a navigational hazard or for air navigation purposes. The size and visual appearance of networks and public utility structures can adversely affect the quality of the landscape if they are not placed carefully.

The rules regulate the visual effects of overhead lines, towers, satellite dishes, masts and other structures, depending on the sensitivity of the environment within certain zones. There are limited placement options for marine navigational aids and beacons to fulfill their function of warning of the presence of natural hazards to navigation.

Assessment Criteria – Network Utilities and Public Works

Hazardous Substances

Scope of Section
Hazardous Facilities

Permitted Activities (Hazardous Facilities)
Controlled Activities (Hazardous Facilities)
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Hazardous Facilities)
Non-complying Activities (Hazardous Facilities)

Radioactive Material

Prohibited Activities (Radioactive Material Generation, Transport, Storage and

Note: Underground storage tanks older than 25 years are considered unsafe. f) The dangerous object is designed, built and operated in a way that prevents: i) unintentional release of dangerous substance; and. ii) the accumulation of any liquid or solid spills or fugitive vapors or gases in closed areas, which may adversely affect the environment. g). Adherence to relevant Codes of Practice such as: i) Code of Practice for the Management of Agro-Chemicals NZS8409:1999 (or latest edition); ii) Code of Practice for the Design, Installation and Operation of Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (OSH 1992, or later versions); iii) Environmental Guidelines for Water Discharges from Petroleum Industry Sites in New Zealand (MfE 1998 or later versions); v) for LPG storage, New Zealand and Australian AS standard or later versions). For activities subject to condition (a) (ii) and (iv), if applicable: 1) Location, design, installation and operation of underground facilities for the storage of petroleum products.

Adherence to relevant codes of practice such as:. i) the Code of Practice for the Management of Agricultural Chemicals NZS or more recent edition);. ii) the code of practice for the design, installation and operation of underground petroleum storage systems (OSH 1992, or subsequent versions);. iii) the environmental guidelines for water discharge from petroleum industrial sites in New Zealand (MfE 1998 or subsequent versions);. v) for the storage of LPG, the New Zealand and Australian Standard AS or subsequent versions);. No resource permission will be granted for the following prohibited activities:. a) The generation of radioactive material.

Calculation of Cumulative Quantity Ratios

Temporary Activities and Relocated Dwellings

Scope of Section
Temporary Activities

Permitted Activities (Temporary Activities)
A Permitted Activities (Temporary Activities that are Construction, Maintenance,

Relocation of Dwellings

Controlled Activities (Relocation of Dwellings)
Discretionary Activities (Relocation of Dwellings)

The activity complies with the transport rules in section 16.2. c) The Environment and Planning Manager of the Council is notified before the start of the project. Any temporary building or structures used are removed at the end of the activity. A description of the site and activity, including times, dates, nature and location of the proposed training activities.

A report will accompany the application for a building permit for the destination site, or new position within the current site, identifying all repairs to be completed to the exterior of the building. Note: The requirements of the Building Act and the New Zealand Building Code also apply.

Figure 16.8A: Noise and Fire Risk Controls Type of Military Noise

Flood Hazards

Scope of Section
Land Use

Permitted Activities (Land Use)
Restricted Discretionary Activities (Land Use)

Buildings, Berm Lands, Stopbanks

Prohibited Activities (Buildings, Berm Lands, Stopbanks)

The construction or relocation of any habitable building having a floor area greater than 10 square meters within:. ii) 50 meters from the landward toe of any stop bench the crest of which is more than 2 meters higher than the immediately adjacent land. The rules allow for minor storage of the type that may be required on a farm or road waste dump or as part of river control activity, but must ensure that larger-scale activities are given due consideration of adverse effects on others before be started. 0.02 hectare is more than 14 meters by 14 meters and is therefore a substantial area). The ban ensures that berms are kept away from significant obstructions, that incipient stop bank failures can be observed and attended to, and that substantial buildings are kept away from the most dangerous locations.

Controlling the type of fence on berm land helps to ensure that flooding is not significantly impeded on berm land. Including livestock grazing or excavation or removal of any part of a stope bank is intended to avoid damage to a major public asset and possible catastrophic failure of that asset.