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Chapter |
Description |
Common Usage |
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13 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 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 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 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. |
| 17 113 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. | Use to determine how sites and features of regional or national and district cultural or historical significance are protected. |
| 18 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 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 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 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 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 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. |