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Proposed District Plan - Volume Two

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Chapter

Description

Common Usage

13

(450k)
69 pages

Last updated July 2008

Future Development and Structure Plans: explains how land is identified for future urban development and how it can be used for such purposes.

Appendix 13B
Use to find out what needs to be done before land zoned for future urban development can be used.
14

(565k)
97 pages

Last updated July 2008

Scheduled Activities: are the activities which are specifically provided for in the Plan, usually because they are activities which are not generally provided for in the zone in which they are located (such as a service station in a rural zone).
Appendices
Use to establish what the development limits are for (mostly) existing activities which have been specifically provided for.
15

(4k)
28 pages

Last updated February  2008

Designations: explains the nature and scope of designations for public works and network utility services.
Appendices
Use to determine what the restrictions on the use of designated land are, both for activities restricted by a designation and the limitations applying to the designated activities themselves.
16

(187k)
43 pages

Last updated July 2008

General Rules: explains what rules apply generally across the District (in contrast to rules applying to activities within specific zones). Use to work out what limits may apply to a proposed activity throughout the District, in addition to the specific requirements that may apply within a zone.
17

(2080k)
113 pages

Last updated February 2008

Cultural Heritage: explains the issues, objectives, policies and rules relating to the significant cultural heritage features of the District, such as waahi tapu, archaeological sites and historic buildings.

Appendix 17D 

Use to determine how sites and features of regional or national and district cultural or historical significance are protected.
18

(230k)
48 pages

Last updated July 2008

Urban Land Modification and Vegetation Protection: explains what actions or methods must be used to avoid or mitigate adverse effects resulting from earthmoving and similar activities on land, particularly in relation to water run-off and sediment control, and sets out the rules for modification/removal of trees and vegetation in urban zones. Use to work out what restrictions apply to earthmoving, and modification or removal of trees and vegetation, in urban zones.
19

(214k)
35 pages

Last updated April 2006

Utilities: explains the issues, objectives, policies and rules for utility provision and activity, including electricity supply and reticulation, telecommunications, and sewer and stormwater reticulation. Use to determine the requirements for establishing utility services within the District.
20

(151k)
34 pages

Last updated July 2008

Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Sites: explains the issues, objectives, policies and rules for activities involving the storage and use of materials with potential risks to people, property or the environment because of their chemical properties. Use to determine what kinds and quantities of hazardous materials are permitted, prohibited, or require resource consent.
21

  (209k)
56 pages

Last updated July 2008

Transportation and Access: explains the issues, objectives, policies and rules for transport activities, including access, parking and roading. Use to determine the requirements for activities generating traffic, pedestrian and other transport effects.
22

(451k)
95 pages

Last updated February 2008

Financial Contributions and Works: explains the objectives, policies and rules for the payment of financial contributions required to avoid, mitigate or remedy the adverse effects that would otherwise result from activities and development in the District.
See separate Appendix for Maps. 
Use to work out what financial contributions may be required for an activity, including some permitted activities.
23

(533k)
64 pages

Last updated Dec 2007

Subdivision and Servicing: explains the issues, objectives, policies and rules relating to the provision of roads, services and other elements required to avoid or mitigate the effects of activities, for example, stormwater systems. Use to determine the requirements relating to subdivision and servicing activities.

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