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ATTACHMENT 2 – COUNCIL'S PROPOSED TRACK CHANGE PROVISIONS



PAUP Residential zones proposed mark ups

1. Additions are underlined and deleted text is in strikethrough

2. Black text changes record amendments proposed in primary evidence (either

pre or post mediation).

3. Green text changes record amendments proposed and agreed in mediation

(those amendments not agreed to stay black).

. !ello" highlighted text records amendments that are considered out o# scope

o# submissions.

$. Grey highlighted text changes record amendments that are conse%uential

amendments #rom previous hearings & evidence.

D.1 Residential zones objectives and policies

Introduction

'here are six residential ones in the nitary *lan+

,-arge -ot,ural and /oastal 0ettlement,0ingle ouse,ixed ousing 0uburban,ixed ousing rban,'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings.

'he -arge -ot and the /oastal and ural 0ettlement ones provide #or residentialdevelopment that is lo" intensity and "hich reects the land characteristicsand&or service constraints o# the location.

'he 0ingle ouse4 ixed ousing 0uburban4 ixed ousing rban and the 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings ones are applied in existing and

#uture urban areas and provide #or a variety o# densities. 'he highest density o#development is expected to occur in close proximity to the rapid and #re%uentservice net"ork and "ithin and around centres. *roviding #or gro"th in thismanner and in these locations is not only an e5cient use o# land but it alsoprovides access to public transport #or a greater number o# households andstrengthens the role o# centres.

/ollectively4 these ones provide #or a mix o# housing types4 ranging #rom a

house in a coastal settlement4 to a single detached house on a suburban section4to an apartment near a metropolitan centre. 'he ones also provide #or a range



and choice o# residential character. 'he planned built character o# a one isde6ned by the general and one ob7ectives and policies and incorporates thebuilt and landscape elements "ithin an area. 8n some ones t'he ones provide#or conversion o# an existing single d"elling into t"o d"ellings is allo"ed to cater#or di9erent #amily needs or to generate additional #amily income4 "ithoutsubdividing the property and "hile retaining the appearance o# a single building.

As the density o# development increases4 the greater the re%uirement #or %ualitydesign. 'o address this4 #our three or more d"ellings on a site in the ixedousing 0uburban4 and ixed ousing rban ones4 and more than one d"ellingin and the 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings one and specialistresidential activities such as retirement villages re%uires a resource consent. 'heresource consent process "ill ensure that the proposal gives e9ect to the %ualitybuilt environment provisions o# the nitary *lan and that it contributes to theAuckland *lan priority o# a %uality urban environment.

:on;residential activities "ithin residential areas can provide opportunities #or

communities to provide #or their health4 sa#ety4 social4 economic and cultural"ell;being. 8t is appropriate #or social #acilities (e.g. medical centres4 places o#"orship4 care centres4 schools4 community calls and cultural #acilities) to belocated so they are accessible to local communities4 provided they respect theamenity o# the neighbourhood and are compatible "ith the scale and intensity o#development anticipated in the one .

'he A< provides supplementary4 non;statutory guidance on preparingproposals #or ne" housing developments by outlining options to achieve highstandards o# design in various housing types.

1.1 General objectives and policies for the residential

zones

bjectives1. Auckland=s residential areas are attractive4 healthy and sa#e environments"ith #unctional and %uality development that positively responds to the site4neighbourhood and the "ider context and enhances the street4 public openspace and neighbourhood and contributes to sa#ety and a positive sense o# place"hich are in keeping "ith or complement the planned built character o# theplace .

2. An increase in housing capacity and diverse range o# housing provides choice#or households and communities to "hich meets their varied needs and li#estyleso# Auckland=s diverse and gro"ing population .

2a. >nable higher residential densities in areas close to centres and the rapid and#re%uent service net"ork and large urban #acilities4 "hile ensuring developmentis ade%uately serviced by existing or planned in#rastructure and managingreverse sensitivity e9ects on signi6cant in#rastructure and industrial activities .

3. :on;residential activities that locate in residential areas contribute to andsupport respect the amenity o# the neighbourhood4 are compatible "ith the scaleand intensity o# development anticipated by the one "ith and provideopportunities #or social4 economic and cultural "ell;being.

Policies



1. e%uire anage the built #orm and design o# developments to ensure it

contribute positively to+

a. positively responds to its site and context?b. is in keeping "ith or complements the planned built character o# the one?

thec. contributes positively to the visual %uality and sa#ety o# sites4streets4 public open spaces and neighbourhoods.

1a. *rovide high %uality site4 landscaping4 building and d"elling design #ormultiple unit residential development in areas o# residential intensi6cation .

2. ecognise that the density o# Auckland=s residential areas "ill increase4 tovarying degrees4 over time and apply controls to manage the e9ects o# thatchange on residential amenity.

3. *rovide a range o# residential ones that enable di9erent housing #orms and

densities4 a variety o# housing opportunities and di9erent housing types that areappropriate #or the existing and planned in#rastructure4 natural environment andthe existing and planned residential built character o# the area.

. e%uire a percentage o# medium to large scale residential development toprovide e%ual physical access and use #or people o# all ages and abilities.

. >ncourage universal access #or multiple unit residential development .

$. >nable an existing d"elling to be converted into t"o4 in speci6c ones4 in amanner that provides high %uality internal and on;site amenity.

@. >nable non;residential activities that provide bene6ts to local communitiesand "hich have minimal adverse e9ects on amenities o# the residential area+a. support the social and economic "ell;being o# the communityb. are in keeping "ith or complement the planned built character and arecompatible "ith the scale and #orm o# development anticipated "ithin the onec. avoid4 remedy or mitigate adverse e9ects on residential amenityd. "ill not detract #rom the vitality o# the /ity /entre4 etropolitan and 'o"n/entre ones .

.e%uire4 "here appropriate4 resource consents #or subdivision and housingdevelopment #or additional residential land capacity4 to be given e9ect to "ithinspeci6c time#rames4 including through staging provisions and lapse periods.

.e%uire signi6cant physical "orks to be undertaken be#ore granting anyextension to the lapse date #or any consent relating to a large;scale residentialsubdivision or large;scale residential development.

$. anage the cumulative e9ects o# development control in#ringements4particularly in relation to e9ects on the neighbourhood=s planned built character ..

1.! "ar#e "ot zone

$one description 'his one provides #or large lot residential development on the periphery

o# urban areas. -arge lot development is managed to provide a transition to rural



areas and to address is appropriate in these locations because o# one or more o#the #ollo"ing #actors+,it is compatible "ith the area=s landscape %ualities high %uality landscape areas,the land is not suited to conventional residential subdivision because o# theabsence o# reticulated services or there is limited accessibilityto reticulated services,there are may be physical limitations such as topography4 ground conditions4instability or natural haards,"here more intensive development may cause or exacerbate adverse e9ects onthe environment.

'o manage existing or potential adverse e9ects4 larger than standard site siesare re%uired and building coverage and impervious sur#ace areas are restricted.

bjectives1. <evelopment is o# a height and bulk that maintains and positively responds tothe site and maintains and complements the area=s spacious landscape

character4 landscape %ualities and natural #eatures.

2. <evelopment maintains the amenity o# ad7oining sites.

3. <evelopment is o# a density that is appropriate #or the physical andenvironmental attributes o# the site and any in#rastructure constraints.

Policies1. -imit development on a site to a single d"elling and accessory buildings ande%uire large minimum site sies and limit the scale and intensity o#development to ensure that the site sie "ill+a. sites are be able to accommodate on;site "aste"ater treatment and disposal

the in#rastructure necessary to support the d"ellingb. development "ill not detract #rom any high %uality complement anylandscapes %ualities or natural #eaturesc. development "ill not exacerbate any physical limitations such as landinstability.

2. e%uire development to be o# a height and bulk and have su5cient setbacksand open space to maintain and complement the spacious landscape charactero# the area.

3. e%uire the height4 bulk and location o# development to maintain a reasonable

level o# sunlight access and privacy and to minimise visual dominance e9ects to

immediate neighbours .

1.% Rural and &oastal 'ettlement zone

$one description 'his one applies to unserviced rural and coastal villages located outside urban

areas in a variety o# environments including high;%uality landscape areas andcoastal areas. 'hese settlements rely on on;site "aste"ater disposal andtreatment. <ue to #actors including servicing4 in#rastructure and accessibilityconstraints and4 in some cases4 their sensitive character4 only limited or nogro"th is anticipated.

'he one maintains large limits lot sies and development to avoid4 remedy or



mitigate existing or potential adverse e9ects on "ater and land and to maintainrural and coastal character . :on;residential uses o# a scale and intensity thatserves the local population are allo"ed.

bjectives1. <evelopment is o# a height and bulk that maintains and positively responds to

the site and maintains and complements the area=s rural and coastal residentialbuilt character o# predominantly one;t"o storey buildings "ithin a generallyspacious setting4 and landscape %ualities and natural #eatures.

2. <evelopment provides high;%uality on;site amenity living environments #orresidents and maintains the a reasonable standard o# residential amenity o##orad7oining sites and the street.

3. <evelopment in unserviced rural and coastal settlements is o# a density that isappropriate #or the the physical and environmental attributes o# the site andany in#rastructure constraints.

Policies1. >nable subdivision and development that provides #or a single d"ellingand accessory buildings and e%uire large minimum site sies and limit the scaleand intensity o# development to ensure that the site sie "ill+a. sites are be able to accommodate on;site "aste"ater treatment and disposalthe in#rastructure necessary to support the d"ellingb. development "ill complement not detract #rom any high;%uality landscapes%ualities or natural #eaturesc. development "ill not exacerbate any physical limitations such as landinstability.

2. e%uire development to be o# a the height and bulk and location o#

development to that maintains a reasonable level o# sunlight access and privacyand to minimise visual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours.

3. e%uire development to be o# a height and bulk and have su5cient setbacksand open space so as to maintain and complement the rural and coastalresidential built character o# the area.

. e%uire d"ellings to be designed to have useable and accessible outdoorliving space o# a sie consistent "ith the spacious %ualities o# the one.

$. anage the #orm o# development to enable opportunities #or passivesurveillance o# the street.

1.( 'in#le )ouse zone$one description

'heis purpose o# this one is provides #or lo" density suburban housing to+; provide #or development that complements identi6ed natural and built heritagevalues "ithin identi6ed areas? or; recognise the limited ability o# areas "ith signi6cant environmental orin#rastructure constraints to support more intensive development? and; recognise the limited ability o# areas "hich are not in close proximity to the /ity/entre4 etropolitan4 'o"n or -ocal /entres4 the public transport net"ork or largeurban #acilities4 to support more intensive development.



and is applied in areas throughout Auckland including serviced rural and coastalvillages. 'he one is generally characterised by one building per site o# one tot"o storeys4 surrounded by areas o# private open space.

-arge amounts o# subdivision or 'o support the purpose o# the one4 multi;unitdevelopment is not anticipated4 "ith additional housing limited to the conversion

o# an existing d"elling into t"o d"ellings "ithin this one. 'he one is generallycharacterised by one building per site o# one to t"o storeys "ithin a generallyspacious setting4 consistent "ith a suburban built character. due to the minimumsite sie re%uirements. 'he activities provided #or in the one are limited tomaintain the lo" density suburban residential character and amenity o# theseareas.

bjectives

1. <evelopment maintains and complements areas "ith identi6ed historic

character or environmental values.

2. Gro"th is limited in areas "ith+a. signi6cant environmental or in#rastructure constraintsb. poor accessibility to the /ity /entre4 etropolitan4 'o"n and -ocal /entres4 thepublic transport net"ork or large urban #acilities .

1 3. <evelopment is o# a height4 bulk and #orm that maintains and positivelyresponds to the site4 and complements the neighbourhood=s lo" density plannedsuburban residential built character o# predominantly one;t"o storeys buildings"ithin a generally spacious setting4 or the identi6ed historic character .

2 . <evelopment provides high;%uality on;site living environments amenity #or

residents and maintains the a reasonable standard o# residential amenity o# #orad7oining sites and the street .

Policies

1. e%uire minimum site sies that limit the intensity o# development in areas"ith+a. signi6cant environmental or in#rastructure constraints4 orb. poor accessibility to+i. the /ity /entre4 etropolitan4 'o"n or -ocal /entres4 orii. the public transport net"ork4 oriii. large urban #acilities including existing or proposed public open spaces4

community #acilities4 education #acilities4 tertiary education #acilities4 andhealthcare #acilities .

1. anage the height bulk4 #orm and appearance o# development and re%uiresu5cient setbacks4 landscaped areas and open space to maintain the lo"density suburban residential character o# one to t"o storey4 detached d"ellings"ithin a generally spacious setting.

2. e%uire development to+a. be o# a height4 bulk and #orm that maintains and complements areas "ithidenti6ed historic character or environmental values4 or



b. be o# a height and bulk and have su5cient setbacks4 landscaped areas to

achieve the planned suburban built character o# predominantly one to t"o storey

d"ellings "ithin a generally spacious setting .

2 3. e%uire development to be o# a e%uire the height4 and bulk and location o#

development to that maintains a reasonable level o# sunlight access and privacyand to minimise visual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours.

3 . e%uire d"ellings to be designed to have useable and accessible outdoorliving space o# a sie consistent "ith the spacious %ualities o# the one.

$. e%uire #ences to be su5ciently lo" to allo" anage the #orm o#development to enable opportunities #or passive surveillance o# the street.

1.* +i,ed )ousin# 'uburban zone

$one description 'his one is the most "idespread residential one in Auckland c overing some

green6elds and many established suburbs. >xisting development in the one ischaracterised by one or t"o storey4 mainly stand;alone buildings set back #romsite boundaries "ith landscaped gardens.

8ts density controls allo" a moderate level o# 'he one enables intensi6cation4"hile retaining a relatively spacious %uality consistent "ith a suburbanresidential built character4 compared to "ith the ixed ousing rban and

'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings ones. <evelopment "ithin the one"ill generally be t"o storey detached and attached housing in a variety o# typesand sies to provide housing choice.

'he one encourages ne" housing types4 including attached housing on smallersites #acing the street. 'o #acilitate the e5cient use o# these sites and promote%uality design outcomes4 "hen assessed through the resource consentprocess4 d"ellings may have building bulk closer to site boundaries4 providedthat shading and dominance e9ects on ad7oining sites are minimised.

'hrough the resource consent process4 #our or more d"ellings at a higher densitymay be built on large sites "ith "ide road #rontages. 'his is because larger sitesare capable o# accommodating a "ider range o# housing types4 integratingdevelopment into the neighbourhood and achieving high %uality on;site amenity.

'he one applies development controls to all buildings4 limits density on smallsites and re%uires resource consent #or three or more d"ellings and #or otherspeci6ed buildings in order to +

• achieve the planned suburban built character o# the one? and

• manage the e9ects o# development on neighbouring sites4 includingvisual amenity4 privacy and access to daylight and sunlight? and

• achieve attractive and sa#e streets and public open spaces? and

• achieve high %uality on;site living environments.

'he resource consent re%uirements enable the design and layout o# thedevelopment to be assessed and recognise that the need to achieve high %ualitydesign is increasingly important as the scale o# development increases .

bjectives1. ousing capacity and choice "ithin neighbourhoods is increased.



2. <evelopment is o# a height4 bulk4 #orm and appearance that engages "ith andaddresses the street4 positively responds to the site and its context andcomplements the neighbourhoodCs planned suburban residential built charactero# predominantly one;t"o storey buildings4 in a variety o# #orms and a generallyspacious setting4 engaging "ith and addressing the street.

3. <evelopment provides high;%uality on;site living environments amenity #orresidents and achieves a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oiningsites.

. <evelopment is ade%uately serviced by net"ork in#rastructure and is o# adensity that is appropriate #or the physical attributes o# the site andany in#rastructure constraints.

Policies1. >nable a variety o# detached and attached housing types and specialistresidential activities such as retirement villages .

2. anage the height4 bulk4 #orm and appearance o# development and re%uiresu5cient setbacks and landscaped areas to maintain a Achieve the plannedsuburban residential built character o# predominantly generally t"o storeysbuildings4 in a variety o# #orms and a generally spacious setting by+

a) -imitingthe height4 bulk4 #orm o# developmentb) anaging the design and appearance o# multiple;unit residential

developmentc) e%uiring su5cient setbacks and landscaped areasd) -imiting density on small sites .

3. e%uire development to be o# a e%uire the height4 and bulk and #orm locationo# development to that maintain allo"s immediate neighbours to have a

reasonable standard o# sunlight access and privacy and to minimise visual avoidexcessive dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours .

. >nable attached housing on smaller sites "here the development #aces thestreet and integrates "ell into the neighbourhood.

$ . e%uire d"ellings to be designed to+a. have usable and accessible outdoor living spaceb. provide privacy and outlookc. be o# a sie4 have access to daylight and sunlight and provide the amenitiesnecessary to meet the day;to;day needs o# residents.

@ $. e%uire development to be designed to4 "ith a particular emphasis on thoseparts visible #rom the street to+a. create attractive #rontages and provide visual interest to the street4 publicopen spaces and common areas "ithin the site? andb. #ace the street and maximise provide passive surveillance o# it o# the street4public open spaces and common areas "ithin the site .c. minimise the dominance o# garage doors visible #rom the street.

. -imit the density and scale o# development to take account o# one or more o#the #ollo"ing #actors+a. achieving a balance bet"een making the most e5cient use o# the site andproviding high;%uality on;site amenity

b. the proportions or topography o# the site or the "idth o#its road #rontage mean that it is not possible to maximise development "ithout



generating unreasonable adverse e9ects on the amenity o# ad7oining sites andthe surrounding areac. any in#rastructure constraints.

@. e%uire development to have available connections be ade%uately servicedby having available connections to "ater supply and "aste"ater net"orks.

. >nable more e5cient use o# identi6ed retirement village sites that existed as

at 3D 0eptember 2D134 through the provision o# greater building height as

speci6ed in the Additional eight /ontrol .

1.- +i,ed )ousin# Urban zone

$one description 'his one is generally located bet"een the ixed ousing 0uburban and the 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings ones. 8t provides a transition in

density bet"een these t"o ones and allo"s three storey d"ellings in locations

close to centres or the rapid and #re%uent service net"ork.

Ever time4 the appearance o# neighbourhoods "ithin this one "ill change to anurban built character4 "ith development typically up to three storeys 'he oneprovides #or housing in a variety o# sies and #orms4 includingdetached d"ellings4 terrace housing and lo";rise apartments.4 'his supports that"ill increaseing the supply capacity and choice o# housing4 and createingdiversitye "ithin neighbourhoods and provide housing choice.

'he one encourages ne" housing types4 including attached housing on smallersites #acing the street. 'o #acilitate e5cient use o# these sites and promote%uality design outcomes4 "hen assessed through the resource consent

process4 d"ellings may have building bulk closer to site boundaries4 providedthat shading and visual dominance e9ects on ad7oining sites are minimised.

'hrough the resource consent process4 #our or more d"ellings at a higher densitymay be built on large sites "ith "ide road #rontages. 'his is because larger sitesare capable o# accommodating a "ider range o# housing types4 integratingdevelopment into the neighbourhood and achieving high %uality on;site amenity.

Ever time4 the appearance o# neighbourhoods "ithin this one "ill change to anurban residential character.

'he one applies development controls to all buildings and re%uires resource

consent #or three or more d"ellings and #or other speci6ed buildings in order to +• achieve the planned urban built character o# the one? and

• manage the e9ects o# development on neighbouring sites4 including

visual amenity4 privacy and access to daylight and sunlight? and

• achieve attractive and sa#e streets and public open spaces? and

• achieve high %uality on;site living environments. 'he resource consent re%uirements enable the design and layout o# the

development to be assessed and recognise that the need to achieve high %ualitydesign is increasingly important as the scale o# development increases.

bjectives

1. -and surrounding centres4 high density residential areas and close to the rapidand #re%uent service net"ork and large urban #acilities is e5ciently used to



provide urban living that increases Auckland=s housing supply capacity andchoice and access to public transport.

2. <evelopment is o# a height4 bulk4 #orm and appearance that engages "ith andaddresses the street4 positively responds to the site and its context and thecomplements neighbourhoodCs planned urban residential built character o#

predominantly three storey buildings4 in a variety o# #orms and surrounded byopen space4 engaging "ith and addressing the street.

3. <evelopment provides high;%uality on;site amenity living environments #orresidents and achieves a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oiningsites.

. <evelopment is ade%uately serviced by net"ork in#rastructure and is o# adensity that is appropriate #or the physical attributes o# the site andany in#rastructure constraints.

Policies1. >nable a variety o# detached and attached housing types at increased higherdensities4 including lo";rise apartments and specialist residential activities suchas retirement villages .

2. anage e%uire the height4 bulk4 #orm and appearance o# development andre%uire the provision o# su5cient setbacks and landscaped areas consistent "ithto achieve an urban residential built character o# predominantly three storeys4 ina variety o# #orms and surrounded by open space .

3. e%uire development to be o# a the height4 and bulk and location o#development to that allo"s immediate neighbours to have maintain a reasonablestandard o# sunlight access and privacy4 and to avoid minimise visual excessivedominance e9ects to immediate neighbours .

. >nable attached housing on smaller sites "here the development #aces thestreet and integrates "ell into the neighbourhood.

$ . e%uire d"ellings to be designed to+a. have useable and accessible outdoor living spaceb. provide privacy and outlookc. be o# a sie4 have access to daylight and sunlight4 and provide the amenitiesnecessary to meet the day;to;day needs o# residents.

@ $. e%uire development to be designed to4 "ith a particular emphasis on thoseparts visible #rom the street to +

a. create attractive #rontages and provide visual interest to the street4 publicopen spaces and common areas "ithin the site? andb. #ace the street and maximise provide passive surveillance o# it o# the street4public open spaces and common areas "ithin the site.c. minimise the dominance o# garage doors visible #rom the street.

. -imit the density and scale o# development toa. achieving a balance bet"een making the most e5cient use o# the site andproviding high;%uality on;site amenityb. the proportions or topography o# the site or the "idth o#its road #rontage mean that it is not possible to maximise development "ithoutgenerating unreasonable adverse e9ects on the amenity o# ad7oining sites and

the surrounding areac. any in#rastructure constraints.



@. e%uire development to have available connections be ade%uately servicedby having available connections to "ater supply and "aste"ater net"orks.

1. /errace )ousin# and Apartment 0uildin#s zone

$one description 'his one allo"s urban residential living in the #orm o# terrace housing and

apartments. 'he one is located around metropolitan4 to"n and local centres andthe rapid and #re%uent service net"ork.

'he purpose o# the one is to make e5cient use o# land and in#rastructure4increase the supply capacity o# housing and ensure that residents haveconvenient access to services4 employment4 education #acilities4 retail andentertainment opportunities4 public open space and public transport. 'his "illpromote "alkable neighbourhoods4 #oster a sense o# community and increase thevitality o# centres.

'he one provides #or the greatest density4 height and scale o# development outo# all the residential ones. Buildings are enabled o# #our to six storeys up to 6vestoreys or six or seven storeys in identi6ed Additional Fone eight /ontrol areasare allo"ed4 depending on the scale o# the centre the one ad7oins4 to achieve atransition in height #rom the centre to lo"er scale residential ones. 'his ne"#orm o# development "ill lead to a change #rom a suburban to urban residentialbuilt character and a moderate to high degree o# visual change over time.

-o" density development is discouraged and 'he one encourages mid;rise4multi;unit residential living4 is encouraged. 'his increased density and re%uires ahigh standard o# design. A resource consent is re%uired #or more than d"elling ona site in the one. A key part o# the resource consent process "ill be todetermine i# the proposal makes e5cient use o# the site and achieves %ualitydesign outcomes. -arger sites4 and in particular sites "ith a consistent "idth o#at least 2Dm4 are capable o# a "ider range o# housing types and can achievehigh;%uality on;site amenity and design outcomes.

'he one applies development controls to all buildings and re%uires resourceconsent #or three or more d"ellings and #or other speci6ed buildings in order to +

• achieve the planned urban built character o# the one? and

• manage the e9ects o# development on neighbouring sites4 including

visual amenity4 privacy and access to daylight and sunlight? and

• achieve attractive and sa#e streets and public open spaces? and• achieve high %uality on;site living environments.

'he resource consent re%uirements enable the design and layout o# thedevelopment to be assessed and recognise that the need to achieve high %ualitydesign is increasingly important as the scale o# development increases .

'his one also provides #or a range o# non;residential activities so that residentshave convenient access to these activities and services "hile maintaining theurban residential character o# these areas.

bjectives1. -and surrounding centres4 and the rapid and #re%uent service net"ork andlarge urban #acilities is e5ciently used to provide urban living thatprovide urban



living that increases Auckland=s housing supply capacity and choice and accessto centres and public transport.

2. <evelopment is o# a height4 bulk4 #orm and appearance that engages "ith andaddresses the street4 positively responds to the site4 its context andcomplements the neighbourhoodCs planned urban residential built character o#

predominantly 6ve storey buildings4 or six or seven storey buildings in identi6edareas4 in a variety o# #orms and surrounded by open space4 engaging "ith andaddressing the street.

3. <evelopment provides high;%uality on;site amenity living environments #orresidents and achieves a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oiningsites.

. <evelopment is o# a density that is appropriate #or the physical attributes o#the site4 any in#rastructure constraints and the planned urban residentialcharacter o# the neighbourhood.

. <evelopment is ade%uately serviced by net"ork in#rastructure .

$. :on;residential activities provide convenience and choice #or theneighbourhood "hile ensuring the urban residential character and amenity o# thearea is maintained.

Policies1. >nable a variety o# housing types appropriate to at higher densities levels o#residential density4 speci6cally including terrace housing and apartments andspecialist residential activities such as retirement villages .

2. Avoid lo" density residential development4 "hile allo"ing the continued use o# a site #or one d"elling.

3 2. anage e%uire the height4 bulk4 #orm and appearance o# development andre%uire the provision o# su5cient setbacks and landscaped areas consistent "ithto achieve an urban residential built character o# bet"een #our and sixpredominantly 6ve storey buildings or six or seven storeys buildings in identi6edareas4 locations in a variety o# #orms and surrounded by open space .

3. *rovide #or building heights that reect the scale o# development in thead7oining business area and 8n identi6ed location ad7acent to centres4 enablegreater building height through the application o# the Additional Fone eight/ontrol "here the additional development potential enabled+a. provides an appropriate transition in building scale #rom the ad7oining higherdensity business one to neighbouring lo"er density residential ones areas4and?b. supports public transport4 community in#rastructure and the vitality o# thead7oining centre .

$ . e%uire development to be designed to respond to the context o# integrateinto the neighbourhood4 "hile recognising the increased building bulk andin height the one allo"s.

@ $. e%uire development to be o# a anage the height and bulk o# developmentto that allo"s immediate neighbours to have maintain a reasonable standard o#sunlight daylight access and a reasonable standard o# privacy4 and to avoidexcessive minimise visual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours .



@. e%uire development ad7oining the other residential ones to be set back#rom the boundary to recognise the planned built character o# other ad7oiningresidential ones their amenity values.

. e%uire d"ellings to be designed to+a. have useable and accessible outdoor living space4 maximising sunlight access

"here practicableb. provide privacy and outlookc. be o# a sie4 have access to daylight and sunlight4 and provide the amenitiesnecessary to meet the day;to;day needs o# residentsd. prioritise pedestrian access4 sa#ety and movement.

. e%uire development to be designed to4 "ith a particular emphasis on thoseparts visible #rom the street to +a. create attractive #rontages and provide visual interest to the street4 publicopen spaces and open spaces "ithin the siteb. #ace the street and maximise provide passive surveillance o# it o# the street4public open spaces and open spaces "ithin the site.c. minimise the dominance o# garage doors visible #rom the street.

1D. e%uire development to make the most e5cient use o# the site aspracticable4 taking into account+a. the ability to provide high;%uality on;site amenityb. the proportions or topography o# the site or the "idth o#its road #rontage mean that it is not possible to maximise development "ithoutgenerating unreasonable adverse e9ects on the amenity o# ad7oining sites andthe surrounding areac. any in#rastructure constraints.

11. *rovide #or a range o# non;residential activities "hile ensuring that theintensity o# use "ill not detract #rom the residential amenity o# the area.

. e%uire development to be ade%uately serviced by having availableconnections to "ater supply and "aste"ater net"orks .

8.1 esidential ones rules

'he rules in this section implement the ob7ectives and policies o# /hapter <.1.

1. Activity tables

/able 1 Activit2 status of land use activities

'he #ollo"ing table speci6es the activity status o# land use activities inthe residential ones.

Activit2

"ar#e"ot zone

Ruraland&oastal'ettlement

zone

'in#le)ousezone

+i,ed)ousin#'uburbanzone

+i,ed)ousin#Urbanzone

/errace)ousin#andApartment

0uildin#s zone



Residential

Activities notprovided #or

:/ :/ :/ :/ :/ :/

/amping grounds :/ < < :/ < :/ < :/ < :/

<"ellings * * * * * *up to 3 2d"ellingsper site

up to 3 2d"ellingsper site

Ene up to2d"ellingson a persite

< 3 ormored"ellingsper site

< 3 or mored"ellingsper site

<2 to d"ellingsper site

<$ 3 ormored"ellingsper site

ome occupations * * * * * *

etirementvillages

:/ < :/ < < < < <

0upported

residential careand boardinghousesaccommodatingup to 1Dpeople2DDmH GIAper site inclusiveo# sta9 andresidents

:/ < * < * * * *

0upportedresidential careand boarding

houses notprovided #orabove

:/ < :/ < < < < <

Boarding housesaccommodatingup to 1D peopleper site inclusiveo# sta9 andresidents

< < * * * *

Boarding housesnot other"ise

provided #orabove

< < < < < <

Jisitor :/ < < < * < * < * < *



accommodationup to 2DDmH GIAaccommodatingup to 1D peopleper site inclusiveo# sta9 and

visitors

Jisitoraccommodationnot provided #orabove

:/ < :/ < < < < <

&ommerce

<airies up to1DDm2 GIA per site

:/ < < < < < <

.estaurants and ca#es up to 1DDmHGIA per site

:/ < < :/ < :/ < < <

0ervice stations on arterial roads

:/ < < < < < <

&ommunit2

/are centresaccommodatingup to 2DDmH GIA1D people per siteexcluding sta9

* * * * * *

/are centresbet"een 2DDmHDDmH GIA persite

:/ :/ < < < <

/are centres onschoolsdesignated by theinister o#

>ducation

* * * * * *

/are centres not provided #orabove

:/ < :/ < < < < <

/ommunity#acilities

< < < < < <

>ducation #acilities :/ < < < < <

'ertiary education#acilities

:/ < < < < <

>mergency :/ < < < < < <



services onad7oining anarterial road

ealthcare#acilities up to2DDmH GIA persite

:/ < < < < <

ealthcare#acilities andassociatedbuildings notprovided #orabove

:/ :/ :/ < < <

Rural

Graing o#livestock on sitesgreater than24DDDm2 net sitearea

* * :/ * :/ * :/ * :/ *

+ana 3henua

arae complex < < < < < <

Development

Alterationsand additions to asingle d"elling ona site

* * * * * *

Alterations andadditions to t"o ormore d"ellings ona site

* * * * * <

<emolition o#buildings

* * * * * *

'he conversion o#a d"elling into amaximum o# t"od"ellingscomplying "iththe land usecontrols in clause3.3 belo"

< < * * * <

Buildingsaccessory to the

permitted andrestricted

< < < < < <



discretionary non;residentialactivities listedabove

Buildings accessory to all other activities listed in this table have the same

activity status as the activity itsel#.

/able ! 4 Activit2 status of development activities

'he #ollo"ing table speci6es the activity status o# development activities inthe residential ones.

Activit2 Activit2 status

<emolition o# buildings *

8nternal and external alterations to

buildings

*

Accessory buildings *

Additions to an existing d"elling *

:e" buildings and additions to

buildings accommodating activities

that are not de6ned as d"ellings

'he same activity status as the land

use activity that the ne" building or

addition is designed to accommodate

applies

'he conversion o# a d"elling into amaximum o# t"o d"ellings4 except as

speci6ed belo"

*

'he conversion o# a d"elling into a

maximum o# t"o d"ellings in the -arge

-ot and ural and /oastal 0ettlement

one

<

inor d"ellings in the -arge -ot one <

inor d"ellings in the 0ingle ouse

one "here the minor d"elling is

located "ithin a istoric /haracter

overlay and outside o# an identi6ed

ood plain

*

2. :oti6cation

*urpose+ >nsure that development control in#ringements and activities thatadversely a9ect the planned residential character o# the one or the residential

amenity o# neighbouring sites are publicly noti6ed "here the adverse e9ects on



the environment are more than minor or limited noti6ed "here neighbours aredeemed to be adversely a9ected.

1. An application to in#ringe Buildings that do not comply "ith the #ollo"ingdevelopment controls "ill be sub7ect to the normal tests #or noti6cation underthe relevant sections o# the A+

a. building height in the -arge -ot4 ural and /oastal 0ettlement4 0ingle ouse4ixed ousing 0uburban and ixed ousing rban onesb. building height greater than 2m in the 'errace ousing and ApartmentBuilding oneb. height in relation to boundaryc. alternative height in relation to boundary in the ixed ousing 0uburban andixed ousing rban onesd. side and rear yards in the -arge -ot onee. maximum building length#. building setbacks and height in relation to boundary "ithin the 'errace ousingand Apartment Buildings oneg. building setbacks height in relation to boundary in the 'errace ousing andApartment Buildings one "here it ad7oins lo"er density onesh. building coverage in the -arge -ot4 ural and /oastal 0ettlement4 0ingle ouseand 'errace ousing and Apartment Building onesi. building coverage greater than DK in the ixed ousing 0uburban and $K inthe ixed ousing rban ones8 7. landscaping in the 0ingle ouse4 ixed ousing 0uburban and 'erraceousing and Apartment Building onesk. landscaping less than 3$K in the ixed ousing rban one

7 l. outlook space.

2.An application to in#ringe the #ollo"ing activities "ill be sub7ect to the normaltests #or noti6cation under the relevant sections o# the A+

a. visitor accommodation not other"ise provided #orb. care centres not other"ise provided #orc. community #acilities .

3. -and use controls

%.1 +a,imum densit2

1. 'he number o# d"ellings on a site must not exceed the limits speci6ed belo"+

'able 1+

$one <"ellings

-arge -ot Ene d"elling per site

ural and coastal

settlements

Ene d"elling per site DDDmH net site area

0ingle ouse Ene d"elling per site



ixed ousing 0uburban Ene d"elling per DD 2DDmH net site area4 or

:o density limits apply "here the site is greater

than 1DDDm2

Ene d"elling per 3DDmH net site area "here there%uirements o# clause 3.1.2 belo" are met4 or

Ene d"elling per 2DDm2 net site area "here the

re%uirements o# clause 3.1.$ belo" are met

ixed ousing rban :o density limits apply

Ene d"elling per 3DDmH net site area4 or

Ene d"elling per 2$DmH net site area "here the

re%uirements o# clause 3.1.3 belo" are met4 or

:o density limits apply "here #our or more d"ellings

are proposed and the re%uirements o# clause 3.1.@

belo" are met

'errace ousing and

Apartment Buildings one

:o density limits apply

2. Lithin the ixed ousing 0uburban one a density o# one d"elling per 3DDmHapplies "here+

a. the site has a #rontage o# at least .$m in "idth #or each d"elling and is thesame "idth #or the

b. each proposed d"elling is setback at least m and no more than $m #romthe #rontage o# thesite.

3. Lithin the ixed ousing rban one a density o# one d"elling per 2$DmHapplies to proposed #ront sites "here+

a. each proposed site has a #rontage o# at least .$m in "idth #or each d"elling

and is the same "idth #or the length re%uired to accommodate the proposeddensity

b. each proposed d"elling is setback at least 2.$m and no more than $m #romthe #rontage o# the site.

. Lhere three or #our d"ellings are proposed on a #ront site "ithin the ixedousing 0uburban or ixed ousing rban one the site must be at least 1$m"ide+

a. at the #rontage

b. #or at least D per cent o# the length o# its side boundaries.



$. Lithin the ixed ousing 0uburban one a density o# one d"elling per2DDm2 applies "here #our or more d"ellings are proposed and the site+

a. has a minimum net site area o# 12DDm2

b. is at least 2Dm "ide+

i. at the #rontage o# the site

ii. #or at least D per cent o# the length o# its side boundaries.

@. Lithin the ixed ousing rban one no density limit applies "here #our ormore d"ellings are proposed and the site+

a. has a minimum net site area o# 12DDmH

b. is at least 2Dm "ide+

i. at the #rontage o# the site

ii. #or at least D per cent o# the length o# its side boundaries.

. 'o avoid doubt4 "ithin the ixed ousing 0uburban and ixed ousing rbanones the most restrictive density applies to existing and proposed rear sites.

2. <evelopment that does not comply "ith clauses 1;@ above is a discretionaryactivity.

3. /lause 1 above does not apply "here a d"elling is converted intot"o d"ellings as a permitted activity.

%.! )ome occupations1. At least one person engaged in the home occupation must use the d"elling onthe site as their principal place o# residence.

2. :o more than t"o people "ho do not use the d"elling as their principal placeo# residence may "ork in the home occupation.

3. :o more than #our people in total may "ork in the home occupation.

. 'he sale o# goods or services #rom the home occupation that re%uirescustomers to come to the site and the delivery o# goods to and #rom the site maynot occur be#ore am or a#ter pm.

$. /ar trips to and #rom the home occupation activity must not exceed 2D perday.

@. eavy vehicle trips must not exceed t"o per "eek.

. :o more than one commercial vehicle associated "ith the home occupationmay be on site at any one time.

. 0torage #or rubbish and recycling associated "ith the home occupation mustbe provided on site and screened #rom public vie".

. aterials or goods manu#actured4 serviced or repaired in the home occupationmust be stored and "orked on "ithin a building on the same site.



1D. Lith the exception o# goods ordered and distributed electronically or by

mail&courier4 Goods sold #rom the home occupation must be+

a. Goods produced on site4 or

b. Goods that are primarily ordered by mail or electronic transaction and

redistributed by post or courier4 or

c. Goods ancillary and related to a service provided by the home occupation .

11. A home occupation that does not comply "ith clauses 1;1D above is adiscretionary non;complying activity.

%.% /he conversion of a d5ellin# into t5o d5ellin#s1. Lhere a d"elling is proposed to be converted into t"o d"ellings each d"ellingmust have a net internal oor area o# at least DmH 3Dm2.

2. 'he second >ach d"elling must+

a. have direct access to an outdoor living space. 'his space may be exclusive tothe d"elling or shared "ith the primary d"elling have an outdoor living spacethat+

i. is at least $m2 #or a studio or one;bedroom d"elling and mH #or a t"o ormore bedroom d"ellingii. is at least 1.m in depthiii. is directly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room orkitchen .

b. have a common "all "ith the primary d"elling o# no less than 3m in length orshare a ceiling and&or oor "ith the primary d"elling.

c. comply "ith the daylight and minimum dimension o# principal living rooms andprincipal bedrooms development controls.

3. 'he primary d"elling must exist on the date o# noti6cation o# this nitary *lan43D 0eptember 2D13.

. *arking is not re%uired #or the second d"elling.

3. inor d"ellings

1. A minor d"elling must have a net internal oor area o# at least 3Dm2 and must

not exceed a net internal oor area o# @$m2 .

2. A minor d"elling must have an outdoor living space that+

i. is at least $m2 #or a studio or one;bedroom d"elling and mH #or a t"o ormore bedroom d"ellingii. is at least 1.m in depthiii. is directly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room orkitchen.

%.* &it2 &entre 6rin#e 7ce &ontrol



1. E5ces "ithin the /ity /entre Iringe E5ce /ontrol as sho"n on the planning

maps are a permitted activity.

. <evelopment /ontrols ; -arge -ot one

(.1 Development control infrin#ements1.Buildings that in#ringe three or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls area discretionary activity+

a. building height

b. yards

c. maximum impervious area

d. building coverage.

(.! 0uildin# hei#ht*urpose+ manage the height o# buildings to+

; maintain and complement the lo";rise residential spacious landscapecharacter o# the one (predominantly one to t"o storeys) and anylandscape %ualities and natural #eatures

; minimise visual dominance e9ects; maintain a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oining sites; provide some exibility to enable variety in roo# #orms.

1. Buildings must not exceed m in height except that $D per cent o# a buildingCs

roo# in elevation4 measured vertically #rom the 7unction bet"een "all and roo#4may exceed this height by 1m4 "here the entire roo# slopes 1$ degrees or more.

6i#ure 1 0uildin# hei#ht in the "ar#e "ot zone

(.% 8ards*urpose+

; maintain the spacious landscape character o# the one and; maintain a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oining sites



; ensure d"ellings are ade%uately set back #rom lakes4 streams and thecoastal edge to maintain "ater %uality and provide protection #rom naturalhaards.

'able 2+

!ard +inimum depth

Iront 1Dm

0ide @m

ear @m

iparian 1Dm #rom the edge o#

permanent and intermittent

streams

-ake 3Dm

/oastal protection yard 2$m4 or as other"ise

speci6ed in appendix @.

(.( +a,imum impervious area*urpose+; manage the amount o# storm"ater runo9 generated by a development4particularly in relation to the capacity o# the storm"ater net"ork and potentialood risks

; support the #unctioning o# riparian yards and stream "ater %uality andecology.

1. aximum impervious area+ 1D per cent.3$ per cent o# the site area or 1DDm2 4"hichever is the lesser.

2. aximum impervious area "ithin a riparian yard+ 1D per cent.

(.* 0uildin# covera#e*urpose+

; manage the extent o# buildings on a site to maintain and complement thespacious4 landscape character o# the one and any landscape %ualities and

natural #eatures.

1. aximum building coverage+ 2D1D per cent o# net site area or DDmH4"hichever is the lesser.

$. <evelopment /ontrols ; ural and /oastal 0ettlement one

*.1 Development control infrin#ements1.Buildings that in#ringe three or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls are

a discretionary activity+

a. building height



b. height in relation to boundary

c. yards

d. maximum impervious area

e. building coverage.

*.! 0uildin# hei#ht*urpose+ manage the height o# buildings to+

; maintain and complement the rural and coastal residential built charactero# the one (predominantly one to t"o storeys) and any landscape%ualities and natural #eatures




6i#ure ! 0uildin# hei#ht in the Rural and &oastal 'ettlement zone

*.% )ei#ht in relation to boundar2*urpose+

; manage the height and bulk o# buildings at boundaries to maintain areasonable level o# sunlight access and minimise adverse visual

dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours limit over;shado"ing o#neighbouring sites and provide space bet"een buildings.

1. Buildings must not pro7ect beyond a $;degree recession plane measured #roma point 2.$m exceed a height o# 2.$m measured vertically above ground level atalong side and rear boundaries4 as sho"n in Iigure 1 belo".

'herea#ter4 buildings must be setback 1m #or every additional metrein height ($ degrees).

6i#ure % )ei#ht in relation to boundar2



2. 'his control does not apply to a boundary ad7oining+

a. industrial ones

b. centres and mixed use ones

c. the General Business one

d. the Business *ark one

e. sites "ithin the public open space ones exceeding 2DDDm2.

3. Lhere the boundary #orms part o# a legal right o# "ay4 entrance strippedestrian access "ay4 or access site4 the control applies #rom the #arthestboundary o# that legal right o# "ay4 entrance strip pedestrian access "ay oraccess site lot.

. A gable end4 or dormer or roo# may pro7ect beyond the recession plane "herethat portion beyond the recession plane is it is+

a. no greater than 1.$m2 in area and no greater than 1m in height and "idthmeasured parallel to the nearest ad7acent boundary

b. no greater than 2.$m cumulatively in length measured along the edge o# theroo#

b. no greater than 1m in depth measured horiontally at D degrees to thenearest ad7acent boundary.

6i#ure ( 9,emptions for a #able end or dormer



$. :o more than t"o gable end4 or dormer or roo# pro7ections are allo"ed #orevery @m length o# site boundary.

*.( 8ards*urpose+

; maintain the spacious rural and coastal built character o# the onestreetscape and provide su5cient space #or landscaping "ithin the #rontyard

; maintain a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oining sites; and ensure d"ellings are ade%uately set back #rom lakes4 streams and the

coastal edge to maintain "ater %uality and provide protection #rom naturalhaards

; enable buildings and services on the site or ad7oining sites to beade%uately maintained .

'able 3+

8ard +inimum depth

Iront $m

0ide 1m

ear 1m

iparian 1Dm #rom the edge o# all other

permanent and intermittent streams

-ake 3Dm



/oastal protection yard 2Dm4 or as other"ise speci6ed

in appendix @.

*.* +a,imum impervious area*urpose+

; manage the amount o# storm"ater runo9 generated by a development4particularly in relation to the capacity o# the storm"ater net"ork and potentialood risks; support the #unctioning o# riparian yards and stream "ater %uality andecology.

1. aximum impervious area+ 3$ per cent o# site area or 1DDm2 4 "hichever isthe lesser 1D per cent.2. aximum impervious area "ithin a riparian yard+ 1D per cent.

*.- 0uildin# covera#e*urpose+

; manage the extent o# buildings on a site to maintain and complement therural and coastal residential built character o# the one and any landscape%ualities and natural #eatures.

1. aximum building coverage+ 2D per cent o# net site area or 2DDmH4 "hicheveris the lesser.

*. utdoor livin# space*urpose+

; provide d"ellings "ith outdoor living space that is o# a usable #unctionalsie and dimension4 and is consistent "ith the spacious %ualities o# theone has access to sunlight 4 and is directly accessible #rom the principal

living room4 dining room or kitchen.

1. A d"elling must have an outdoor living space measuring at least Dm2 that+a. is #ree o# building4 parking4 servicing and manoeuvring areas

b. excludes any area "ith a dimension 1m or less.

2 1. Lhere a A d"elling has the principal living room at ground level4 part o# there%uired must have an outdoor living space must be that is able to contain adelineated area measuring at least 2DmH that comprises ground oor and&orbalcony&roo# terrace space that+

a. "here located at ground level has no dimension less than mand has agradient not exceeding 1 in 2D

b. is at least $m2 and has a minimum dimension o# 1.m "here provided in the#orm o# balcony or roo# terrace

bc. is directly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room or kitchen

d. is #ree o# buildings4 parking spaces4 servicing and manoeuvring areas.

c. has a gradient not exceeding 1 in 2D

3.Lhere a d"elling has the principal living room above ground level4 part o# the

re%uired outdoor living space must include a balcony or roo# terrace that isdirectly accessible #rom the principal living room that+



a. has a minimum area o# m2

b. has a minimum depth o# 2.m.

2. Lhere outdoor living space at ground level4 re%uired by any d"elling4 islocated south o# any building located on the same site4 the southern boundary o#

that space must be separated #rom any "all or building by at least (2m M D.(h))4"here (h) is the height o# the "all or building as sho"n in the Iigure 3 belo". Iorthe purpose o# this rule south is de6ned as bet"een 13$ and 22$ degrees.

6i#ure * "ocation of outdoor livin# space

*.: 6ences*urpose+ enable #ences to be constructed "ithin yards to a height su5cient to+

; provide privacy #or d"ellings "hile enabling opportunities #or passivesurveillance o# the street

; minimise visual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours and thestreet.

1. Iences or "alls or a combination o# these structures ("hether separate or 7oined together) must not exceed the height speci6ed belo"4 measured #rom the

ground level at the boundary+a. Lithin the #ront yard4 either+i. 1.2m in height4 orii. 1.m in height #or no more than $D per cent o# the site #rontage and 1.2m #orthe remainder4 oriii. 1.m in height i# the #ence is at least $D per cent visually open.

b. Lithin side and rear yards+ 2m.

6i#ure - +easurement of fence hei#ht



*.: Gara#es*urpose+ ensure garages are not a dominant #eature o# the streetscape minimisethe dominance o# garages doors as vie"ed #rom the street and provideopportunities #or passive surveillance o# the street.

1.A garage door #acing a street must be no greater than D $ per cent o# the"idth o# the #ront #aNade o# the d"elling to "hich the garage relates4 as sho"n inIigure $ belo".2.Garage doors must not pro7ect #or"ard o# the #ront #aNade o# a d"elling.

6i#ure +a,imum 5idth of #ara#e door



@. <evelopment /ontrols ; 0ingle ouse one

-.1 Development control infrin#ements

1. Buildings that in#ringe three or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls area discretionary activity+

a. building height


c. yards


e. building coverage

#. landscaping.

-.! 0uildin# hei#ht*urpose+ manage the height o# buildings to

; maintain the lo" density achieve the planned suburban residential builtcharacter o# the one (predominantly one to t"o storeys)




6i#ure : 0uildin# hei#ht in the 'in#le )ouse zone

-.% )ei#ht in relation to boundar2*urpose+

; manage the height and bulk o# buildings at boundaries to maintain areasonable level o# sunlight access and minimise adverse visualdominance e9ects to immediate neighbours limit over;shado"ing o#neighbouring sites and provide space bet"een buildings.



1. Buildings must not pro7ect beyond a $;degree recession plane measured #roma point 2.$m exceed a height o# 2.$m measured vertically above ground level atalong side and rear boundaries4 as sho"n in Iigure @ belo".


6i#ure % ; )ei#ht in relation to boundar2


a. industrial ones


c. General Business one

d. Business *ark one

e. sites "ithin the public open space ones exceeding 2DDDmH.

3. Lhere the boundary #orms part o# a legal right o# "ay4 entrance strip

pedestrian access "ay4 or access site4 the control applies #rom the #arthestboundary o# that legal right o# "ay4 entrance strip pedestrian access "ay oraccess site lot.







6i#ure ( 1< 9,ceptions for #able ends and dormers


-.( 8ards*urpose+

; maintain the spacious and landscaped %ualities suburban built charactero# the streetscape and provide su5cient space #or landscaping "ithin the#ront yard

; maintain a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oining sites; ensure d"ellings are ade%uately set back #rom lakes4 streams and the


; enable buildings and services on the site or ad7oining sites to beade%uately maintained.

'able +

8ard +inimum depth

Iront $m 3m

0ide 1m

ear 1m



iparian 1Dm #rom the edge o# permanent and

intermittent streams

-ake 3Dm

/oastal protection yard 1Dm4 or as other"ise speci6ed

in appendix @.

-.* &ommon 5alls*urpose+

; enable attached d"ellings4 "here that pattern o# development exists or"here neighbours agree.

1.'he height in relation to boundary and yards development controls do notapply to site boundaries "here there is an existing common "all bet"eent"o buildings on ad7acent sites or "here a common "all is proposed.

-.- +a,imum impervious area*urpose+

; manage the amount o# storm"ater runo9 generated by a development4particularly in relation to the capacity o# the storm"ater net"ork andpotential ood risks


1. aximum impervious area+ @D per cent o# site area.2. aximum impervious area "ithin a riparian yard+ 1D per cent.

-. 0uildin# covera#e

*urpose+ manage the extent o# buildings on a site to achieve the maintain thelo" density planned suburban residential built character o# buildings "ithin agenerally spacious setting the one.

1. aximum building coverage+ 3$ per cent o# net site area.

-.: "andscapin#*urpose+

; provide #or on;site amenity high %uality living environments consistent"ith the planned suburban built character o# buildings "ithin a generallyspacious setting and

; maintain the landscaped character o# the streetscape "ithin the one an

attractive streetscape character; improve storm"ater absorption on;site.

1. At least D per cent o# a site must comprise inimum landscaped area+ D percent o# net site area o# "hich a minimum o# 1D per cent must be planted "ithshrubs4 including at least one tree that is pB$ or larger at the time o# planting.

2. At least $D per cent o# the #ront yard must comprise landscaped area.

-.; utdoor livin# space*urpose+

; provide d"ellings "ith outdoor living space that is o# a usable #unctional

sie and dimension4 and is consistent "ith the spacious %ualities o# the



one has access to sunlight4 and is directly accessible #rom the principalliving room4 dining room or kitchen.

1. A d"elling must have an outdoor living space measuring at least DmH that+a. is #ree o# buildings4 parking spaces4 servicing and manoeuvring areas

b. excludes any area "ith a dimension less than 1m.

2 1.Lhere a A d"elling has the principal living room at ground level4 part o# there%uired must have an outdoor living space must be that is able to contain adelineated area measuring at least 2DmH that comprises ground oor and&orbalcony&roo# terrace space that+

a. "here located at ground level has no dimension less than m and has agradient not exceeding 1 in 2D

b. is at least $m2 and has a minimum dimension o# 1.m "here provided in the#orm o# balcony or roo# terrace

b c. is directly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room or kitchen

d. is #ree o# buildings4 parking spaces4 servicing and manoeuvring areas


2. Lhere a d"elling has the principal living room above ground level4 part o# there%uired outdoor living space must include a balcony or roo# terrace that+

a. is directly accessible #rom the principal living room

b. has a minimum area o# mH

c. has a minimum depth o# 2.m.

2. Lhere outdoor living space at ground level4 re%uired by any d"elling4 islocated south o# any building located on the same site4 the southern boundary o#that space must be separated #rom any "all or building by at least (2m M D.(h))4"here (h) is the height o# the "all or building as sho"n in the Iigure 3 belo". Iorthe purpose o# this rule south is de6ned as bet"een 13$ and 22$ degrees.

6i#ure 11 "ocation of outdoor livin# space



-.1< 6ences*urpose+ enable #ences to be constructed "ithin yards to a height su5cient to+

; provide privacy #or d"ellings "hile enabling opportunities #or enhancepassive surveillance o# the street

; minimise visual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours and the streetand maintain the open character o# #ront yards.

1. Iences in a #ront yard must not exceed a height o# 1.@m.




6i#ure * 6ences 5ithin the front 2ard



6i#ure 1! +easurement of fence hei#ht

-.11 Gara#es*urpose+

; ensure garages are not a dominant #eature o# the streetscape minimise

the dominance o# garages doors as vie"ed #rom the street and provideopportunities #or passive surveillance o# the street.

1. A garage door #acing a street must be no greater than D $ per cent o# the"idth o# the #ront #acade o# the d"elling to "hich the garage relates4 as sho"n inIigure 1D belo".

2. Garage doors must not pro7ect #or"ard o# the #ront #aNade o# a d"elling.

6i#ure 1% +a,imum 5idth of #ara#e door



-.1! Universal access*urpose+ medium to large;scale residential development provides e%ual physicalaccess and use #or people o# all ages and abilities.

1.Lhere a ne" building or development contains 1D or more d"ellings4 2D percent o# those d"ellings must comply "ith the #ollo"ing+a. door"ays must have a minimum clear opening "idth o# 1Dmm

b. stair"ells must have a minimum "idth o# DDmm

c. corridors must have a minimum "idth o# 1D$Dmm

d. the principal means o# access #rom the #rontage4 or the parking space servingthe d"elling4 to the principal entrance o# the d"elling must have+

i. a minimum "idth o# 1.2m

ii. a maximum slope o# 1+2D

iii. a maximum cross #all o# 1+$D.

2.Lhere the calculation o# the d"ellings re%uired to be universally accessibleresults in a #ractional d"elling4 any #raction that is less than one;hal# "ill be

disregarded and any #raction o# one;hal# or more "ill be counted as one d"elling.

3.All d"ellings re%uired to be universally accessible must provide at least oneparking space #or people "ith a disability. 'he dimensions and accessible routere%uirements #or such parking spaces are detailed in 0ection $.$ o# the :e"Fealand Building /ode <1&A01 :e" Fealand 0tandard #or <esign #or Access andobility O Buildings and Associated Iacilities (:F0 121;2DD1).

. <evelopment /ontrols ; ixed ousing 0uburban one

.1 Development control infrin#ements1.Buildings that in#ringe three or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls area discretionary activity+



a. building height


c. yards



#. landscaping

g. outlook.

.! 0uildin# hei#ht*urpose+ manage the height o# buildings to+

; generally maintain a lo";rise achieve the planned suburban residentialbuilt character o# the one (predominantly one to t"o storeys)


1. Buildings must not exceed m in height except that $D per cent o# a buildingCsroo# in elevation4 measured vertically #rom the 7unction bet"een "all and roo#4may exceed this height by 1m4 "here the entire roo# slopes 1$ degrees or more.

2. 8# the site is sub7ect to the Additional Building eight /ontrol4 buildings mustnot exceed the height in metres sho"n #or the site on the planning maps.

6i#ure 1( 0uildin# hei#ht in the +i,ed )ousin# 'uburban zone

.% )ei#ht in relation to boundar2*urpose+ manage the height and bulk o# buildings at boundaries to maintain areasonable level o# sunlight access and minimise adverse visual dominancee9ects to immediate neighbours limit over;shado"ing o# neighbouring sites andprovide space bet"een buildings.

1. Buildings must not pro7ect beyond a $;degree recession plane measured #roma point 2.$m exceed a height o# 2.$m measured vertically above ground level atalong side and rear boundaries4 as sho"n in Iigure 12 belo".




6i#ure - 1* )ei#ht in relation to boundar2


a. industrial ones










6i#ure 1- 9,ceptions for #able ends and dormers




@. 'he height in relation to boundary rule does not apply to existing or proposedinternal site boundaries "ithin a n application area.

.( Alternative hei#ht in relation to boundar2*urpose+ enable the e5cient use o# the site by providing design exibility at the6rst oor o# a d"elling.

1. 'his development control is an alternative to the permitted height in relationto boundary control in clause .3 above "hich may be used #or development thatis a density o# one d"elling per 3DDmH or greater and complies "ith the land usecontrols in clause 3.1.2 above.2. 8t "ill be processed as a restricted discretionary activity i# it complies "ith

clause 3 belo".

3. Buildings must not exceed a height o# 3.@m measured vertically above groundlevel at side and rear boundaries. 'herea#ter4 buildings must be set back onemetre and then D.3m #or every additional metre in height (3.3 degrees) up [email protected] and then one metre #or every additional metre in height($ degrees).

. 'he exceptions to the permitted height in relation to boundary control listed inclause .3 above apply.

$. A building that does not comply "ith this control is a discretionary activity.

6i#ure : Alternative hei#ht in relation to boundar2



.* 8ards*urpose+

; maintain an open streetscape character and the suburban built charactero# the streetscape and provide su5cient space #or landscaping "ithin the#ront yard



; enable buildings and services on the site or ad7oining sites to be

ade%uately maintained.

'able $

!ard +inimum depth

Iront 3m

0ide 1m

ear 1m

iparian 1Dm #rom the edge o# all other permanentand intermittent streams

-ake 3Dm

/oastal protection

yard

1Dm4 or as other"ise speci6ed in appendix

@.

.- &ommon 5alls*urpose+

; enable attached d"ellings4 "here that pattern o# development exists or

"here neighbours agree.




. +a,imum impervious area*urpose+



1. aximum impervious area+ @D per cent o# site area.2. aximum impervious area "ithin a riparian yard+ 1D per cent.3. Ior the purpose o# this rule4 the application area "ill be treated as the sitearea.

.: 0uildin# covera#e

*urpose+; manage the extent o# buildings on a site to achieve maintain the planned

suburban residential built character o# buildings "ithin a generallyspacious setting the one.

1. aximum building coverage #or proposed sites "ith a density less than ore%ual to one d"elling per DDmH+ D 3$ per cent o# net site area.2. aximum building coverage #or proposed sites "ith a density greater than oned"elling per DDmH that comply "ith the re%uirements o# clause 3.1.2 above+ $Dper cent.2. Ior the purpose o# this rule4 the application area "ill be treated as the site

area.

.; "andscapin#*urpose+

; provide #or on;site amenity high %uality living environments consistent"ith the planned suburban built character o# buildings "ithin a generallyspacious setting and an attractive streetscape character

; improve storm"ater absorption on;site maintain the landscaped charactero# the streetscape "ithin the one.

1. Ior proposed sites "ith a density less than or e%ual to one d"elling per DDmHor more at least D per cent must comprise inimum landscaped area+ D per

cent o# net site area.

2.Ior proposed sites "ith a density greater than one d"elling per DDmH thatcomply "ith the re%uirements o# clause 3.1.2 above4 at least 3D per cent mustcomprise landscaped area.

32.Ior clauses 1 and 2 above4 the #ollo"ing must be met+

a.at least 1D per cent o# the re%uired landscaped area must be planted "ithshrubs including at least one tree that is pB$ or larger at the time o# planting

b.a 2. At least $D per cent o# the #ront yard must comprise landscaped area.

3. Ior the purpose o# this rule4 the application area "ill be treated as the sitearea.



.1< utlook space*urpose+

; ensure a reasonable standard o# visual and acoustic privacy bet"eenhabitable rooms o# di9erent residential buildings d"ellings4 including theiroutdoor living space4 on the same or ad7acent sites

; encourage the placement o# habitable room "indo"s to the site #rontage street or public open space or to the rear o# the site in pre#erence to sideboundaries4 to maximise both passive surveillance o# those areas thestreet and privacy4 and to avoid overlooking o# neighbouring sites

; 8n combination "ith the daylight control4 manage visual dominance e9ects"ithin a site by ensuring that habitable rooms have an outlook and senseo# space.

x. 'he #ollo"ing control applies to d"ellings4 boarding houses4 visitoraccommodation4 supported residential care and retirement villages.

1. An outlook space must be provided #rom the #ace o# a building containing

"indo"s or balconies to a habitable room. Lhere the room has t"o or moreexternal #aces "ith "indo"s or balconies the outlook space must be provided#rom4 in order o# priority4 the #ace "ith the largest balcony or largest area o#glaing.

2. 'he minimum dimensions #or a re%uired outlook space are as #ollo"s+

a. principal living room o# a d"elling or main living and dining area "ithin aboarding house4 visitor accommodation4 supported residential care or retirementvillage unit+ @m in depth and m in "idth

b. principal bedroom o# a d"elling or a bedroom "ithin a boarding house4 visitoraccommodation4 supported residential care or retirement village unit+ 3m indepth and 3m in "idth

c. all other habitable rooms+ 1m in depth and 1m in "idth.

3. 'he depth o# the outlook space is measured at right angles to and horiontal#rom the "indo" or balcony to "hich it applies. Lhere the outlook space appliesto a balcony4 it must be measured #rom the outside edge o# the balcony.

. 'he "idth o# the outlook space is measured #rom the centre point o# thelargest "indo" on the building #ace to "hich it applies or #rom the centre point o# the largest balcony.

$. 'he height o# the outlook space is the same as the oor height4 measured#rom oor to ceiling4 o# the building #ace to "hich the control applies.

@. Eutlook spaces may be "ithin the site4 over a public street4 or other publicopen space.

. Eutlook spaces re%uired #rom di9erent rooms "ithin the same d"elling mayoverlap.

a. Eutlook spaces may overlap "here they are on the same "all plane.

. Eutlook spaces must+

a. be clear and unobstructed by buildings



b. not extend over ad7acent sites

c. or overlap "ith not extend over an outlook spaces or outdoor living spacere%uired by another d"elling.

. An outlook space at ground oor level #rom a principal living room may be

reduced to m deep i# privacy to ad7acent d"ellings is provided by #encing atleast 1.@m in height.

6i#ure ; 1 Re=uired outlook space

.11 Da2li#ht*urpose+; ensure ade%uate daylight #or living areas and bedrooms in d"ellings4 retirementvillages4 supported residential care and boarding houses; 8n combination "ith the outlook control4 manage visual dominance e9ects"ithin a site by ensuring that habitable rooms have an outlook and sense o#space.

1. 'he #ollo"ing rule applies to d"ellings4 retirement villages4 supported

residential care and boarding houses.

2. Buildings "ithin a site higher than 3m opposite buildings "ithin a site

containing principal living room or bedroom "indo"s4 or main living&dining area

or bedroom "indo"s in retirement villages4 supported residential care andboarding houses4 are limited in height to t"ice the horiontal distance bet"een

the t"o buildings #or a distance de6ned by a $$ degree arc #rom the centre o# the

"indo" (re#er 'able @ belo"). 'he arc may be s"ung to "ithin 3$ degrees o# the

plane o# the "all containing the "indo".

3. Lhere the "indo" is above ground level4 the height restriction is calculated

#rom the oor level o# the room containing the "indo".

. 'his rule does not apply to development opposite the 6rst $m o# a building

"hich #aces the street4 measured #rom the #ront corner o# the building.



/able - +a,imum hei#ht of buildin# 5ithin a site facin# a principal

livin# room or bedroom 5indo5 5ithin a site

Distance of the

buildin# from the

principal livin# room>

livin#?dinin# room or

an2 bedroom 5indo5

@,

+a,imum hei#ht of

buildin#

"en#th of 5all

restricted if ** de#ree

arc is perpendicular to

5indo5 @2

1.Dm 2.Dm 1.Dm

1.$m 3.Dm 1.$m

2.Dm .Dm 2.Dm

2.$m $.Dm 2.$m

2.m $.m 2.m3.Dm @.Dm 3.Dm

3.$m .Dm 3.$m

.Dm .Dm .Dm

.$m .Dm .$m

6i#ures 1: and 1; Re=uired setbacks for da2li#ht

.11 'eparation bet5een buildin#s 5ithin a site*urpose+ re%uire reasonable separation bet"een buildings on the same site tomanage dominance4 provide access to daylight and natural ventilation.

1. Buildings must be separated "here the habitable room o# a d"elling has"indo"s or balconies that #ace out to the "all o# another building on thesame site (the #acing "all). Lhere the room has t"o or more external #aces "ith"indo"s or balconies the building separation must be applied #rom4 in order o#priority4 the #ace "ith the largest balcony or the largest area o# area o# glaing.



2. 'he separation space re%uired must be #ree o# buildings #or the depth4 "idthand height set out belo".

3. 'he depth o# the separation space is measured at right angles to4 andhoriontal #rom4 the "indo" or balcony to "hich it applies across to the #acing"all4 excluding eaves or guttering. Lhere the building separation applies to a

balcony4 it is measured #rom the outside edge o# the balcony.

. Ior the principal living room4 the depth o# the separation space re%uired ise%ual to the height o# the #acing "all above the oor level o# the habitable room4or 1$m4 "hichever is the lesser.

$. Ior the principal bedroom4 the depth o# the separation space re%uired is @m.

@. Ior other habitable rooms4 the depth o# the separation space re%uired is 3m.

. 'he "idth o# the separation space is $D per cent o# its depth and is measured#rom the centre point o# the largest "indo" on the building #ace to "hich it

applies or #rom the centre point o# the largest balcony.

. 'he height o# the separation space is #rom the height o# the oor or balconyup"ards4 clear to the sky except that eaves or gutters may protrude into it.

. Lhere the ad7acent building is not perpendicular to the distance beingmeasured4 the minimum separation depth re%uired must be measured as anaverage around the centre line o# the "indo"&balcony.

.1! utdoor livin# space*urpose+

; provide d"ellings "ith outdoor living space that is o# a useable #unctional

sie and dimension4 #or the type o# d"elling has access to sunlight4 and isdirectly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room or kitchen.

1. A d"elling at ground level must have an outdoor living space measuring atleast DmH that+a. is #ree o# buildings4 parking spaces4 servicing and manoeuvring areas


21.Lhere aA d"elling has the principal living room at ground oor level4 part o#the re%uired must have an outdoor living space must be that is able to contain adelineated area measuring at least 2DmH that comprises ground oor and&orbalcony&roo# terrace space that+


b. is at least $m2 and a minimum dimension o# 1.m "here provided in the #ormo# balcony or roo# terrace



c. has a gradient not exceeding 1 in 2D.







2. Lhere an entire d"elling is above ground level4 it An apartment must havean outdoor living space in the #orm o# a balcony4 patio or roo# terrace that is atleast $m2 #or studio and one;bedroom d"ellings and mH #or t"o or morebedroom d"ellings 1DmH and has a minimum depth dimension o# 2.1.m. Iorthe purpose o# this rule4 an apartment means a single building comprising t"o ormore d"ellings "ith common access and parking areas4 and "here one or mored"ellings are located above ground level.

3. Lhere outdoor living space at ground level4 re%uired by any d"elling4 islocated south o# any building located on the same site4 the southern boundary o#that space must be separated #rom any "all or building by at least (2m M D.(h))4"here (h) is the height o# the "all or building as sho"n in the Iigure 3 belo". Ior

the purpose o# this rule south is de6ned as bet"een 13$ and 22$ degrees.

6i#ure !< "ocation of outdoor livin# space

.1% D5ellin#s frontin# the street*urpose+

; ensure d"ellings are orientated to provide #or passive surveillance o# thestreet and contribute to streetscape amenity.

1.'he #ront #acade o# a d"elling or d"ellings on a #ront site must contain+a. glaing that is cumulatively at least 3D per cent o# the area o# the #ront #acade(excluding the garage door)

b. a main entrance door that is visible #rom the street.

1. 'hat part o# the #ront #aNade o# a d"elling "ithin 1Dm o# the #ront boundary

must contain glaing to a habitable room or habitable rooms that is cumulativelyat least 1D per cent o# the area o# that part o# the #ront #acade.



.1( +a,imum buildin# len#th*urpose+

; manage the length o# buildings along side and&or rear boundaries and theseparation bet"een buildings on the same site to visually integrate theminto the surrounding neighbourhood.

1.'he maximum length o# a building along a side or rear boundary is 2Dm4 a#ter"hich there must be a separation o# at least $m along the same boundary to anyother building on the same site.

.1* 6ences*urpose+ enable #ences to be constructed "ithin yards to a height su5cient to+

; provide privacy #or d"ellings "hile enabling opportunities #or enhancepassive surveillance o# the street


1. Iences in a #ront yard must not exceed 1.2m in height.




6i#ure 1< 6ences 5ithin the front 2ard

Q

6i#ure !1 +easurement of fence hei#ht



.1- Gara#es*urpose+

; reduce the dominance o# garages as vie"ed #rom the street minimise thedominance o# garages doors as vie"ed #rom the street and provideopportunities #or passive surveillance o# the street

; provide #or pedestrian amenity and sa#ety by avoiding parked cars over;hanging the #ootpath.

1. A garage door #acing a street must be no greater than D $ per cent o# the"idth o# the #ront #acade o# the d"elling to "hich the garage relates4 as sho"n inIigure 1 belo" .


3. 'he A garage door #acing the street must be set back at least $m #romthe site=s #rontage.

6i#ure !! +a,imum 5idth of #ara#e door



.1 +inimum d5ellin# size*urpose+

; d"ellings are #unctional and o# a su5cient sie to provide #or the day;to;day needs o# residents4 based on the number o# occupants the d"elling is

designed to accommodate.

1. <"ellings must have a minimum net internal oor area as #ollo"s+a. D 3Dm2 #or studio d"ellings.

b. $m2 #or one bedroom d"ellings.

.1: +inimum dimension of principal livin# rooms and principalbedrooms*urpose+

; principal living rooms and bedrooms are o# a sie su5cient toaccommodate standard sie #urniture and circulation space.

1. 'he principal living room "ithin a d"elling must have no dimension less than3m4 measured perpendicular #rom the internal "alls o# the room.

2. 'he principal bedroom "ithin a d"elling must be at least 3m in "idth and3.$m in length measured perpendicular #rom the internal "alls o# the room.

/upboards and other storage space may be included in the minimum dimension.

.1; 'ervicin# and 5aste*urpose+ d"ellings "ithin medium to large;scale residential development havesu5cient space "ithin the building or site to accommodate the storage o# "aste.

1.A building or development containing 1D or more d"ellings must provide acommunal storage area #or "aste. 'he sie o# the communal storage area mustbe an aggregate o# the minimum areas speci6ed #or the d"elling types belo"+a. studio and one bedroom O D.3mH

b. t"o bedrooms O D.$mH

c. three bedrooms O D.mH



d. #our or more bedrooms O 1mH.

2. An additional 3D per cent in area o# the total oor area area re%uired abovemust be provided "ithin the communal storage area #or manoeuvring or sorting"ithin the "aste storage area.

.!< 3ater and 5aste5ater*urpose+

; ensure development can be serviced by connections to the "ater supplyand "aste"ater net"orks.

1. At the time o# application #or building consent4 the applicant mustdemonstrate to the satis#action o# the council that there is an availableconnection Buildings must be able to connect to the existing public reticulated tothe "ater supply and "aste"ater net"orks "ith capacity to service thedevelopment.

2. All service connections and on site in#rastructure must be located "ithin the

boundary o# the proposed site it serves o# have access to the public net"ork byan appropriate legal mechanism.

.!1 'tora#e*urpose+ ensure d"ellings have su5cient space #or the storage o# everydayhousehold items and bulky items4 such as bicycles.

1. A building or development containing $ or more d"ellings must providecovered storage space #or each d"elling "ith internal measurements o# at leastm34 excluding storage "ithin the kitchen and bedroom "ardrobes. 'he storagemay be "ithin the d"elling or external to it4 "ithin the site.2. 'he re%uired storage space #or each d"elling must include a single coveredstorage space "ithin internal dimensions o# at least 2m3.

.!! Universal access*urpose+ medium to large;scale residential development provides e%ual physicalaccess and use #or people o# all ages and abilities.

1. Lhere a ne" building or development contains 1D or more d"ellings4 2D percent o# those d"ellings must comply "ith the #ollo"ing+a. door"ays must have a minimum clear opening "idth o# 1Dmm







2. Lhere the calculation o# the d"ellings re%uired to be universally accessibleresults in a #ractional d"elling4 any #raction that is less than one;hal# "ill bedisregarded and any #raction o# one;hal# or more "ill be counted as one d"elling.



3. All d"ellings re%uired to be universally accessible must provide at least oneparking space #or people "ith a disability. 'he dimensions and accessible routere%uirements #or such parking spaces are detailed in 0ection $.$ o# the :e"Fealand Building /ode <1&A01 :e" Fealand 0tandard #or <esign #or Access andobility O Buildings and Associated Iacilities (:F0 121;2DD1).

. <evelopment /ontrols ; ixed ousing rban one

:.1 Development control infrin#ements1. Buildings that in#ringe three or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls area discretionary activity+

a. building height


c. yards



#. landscaping

g. outlook.

:.! 0uildin# hei#ht*urpose+ manage the height o# buildings to+

; be consistent "ith an achieve the planned urban residential built charactero# up to predominantly three storeys4


1.Buildings must not exceed 1D 11m in height4 except that $D per cent o# abuildingCs roo# in elevation4 measured vertically #rom the 7unction bet"een "alland roo#4 may exceed this height by 1m4 "here the entire roo# slopes 1$ degreesor more.

6i#ure 11 !% 0uildin# hei#ht in the +i,ed )ousin# Urban zone



:.% )ei#ht in relation to boundar2*urpose+

; manage the height and bulk and scale o# buildings at boundaries tomaintain a reasonable level o# sunlight access and minimise adversevisual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours limit over;shado"ing toneighbouring sites and provide space bet"een buildings.

1. Buildings must not pro7ect beyond a $;degree recession plane measured #roma point 3m exceed a height o# 3m measured vertically above ground level atalong side and rear boundaries4 as sho"n in Iigure 1 belo".


6i#ure 1! !( )ei#ht in relation to boundar2


a. industrial ones












6i#ure 1% !* 9,ceptions for #able ends and dormers




@. 'he height in relation to boundary rule does not apply to existing or proposedinternal site boundaries "ithin an application area.

. Lhere a site in the ixed ousing rban one ad7oins a site in the 0ingleouse one or the ixed ousing 0uburban one4 the height in relation toboundary control in the ad7oining 0ingle ouse one or ixed ousing 0uburban

one applies to the common boundary.

:.( Alternative hei#ht in relation to boundar2*urpose+

; enable the e5cient use o# the site by providing design exibility at theupper oors o# a d"elling close to the street #rontage4 "hile maintaining areasonable level o# sunlight access and minimising visual dominancee9ects to immediate neighbours.

1. 'his development control is an alternative to the permitted height in relationto boundary control in clause .3 above "hich may be used #or and applies todevelopment that is "ithin 2Dm o# the site #rontage is a density o# one d"ellingper 2$DmH or greater and complies "ith the land use controls in clause 3.1.3above.2. 8t "ill be processed as a non;noti6ed restricted discretionary activity i# itcomplies "ith clause 3 belo".

3. Buildings must not exceed a height o# 3.@m measured vertically above groundlevel at side and rear boundaries "ithin 2Dm o# the site #rontage.

'herea#ter4 buildings must be set back one metre4 and then D.3m #or everyadditional metre in height (3.3 degrees) up to @.m4 and then one metre #orevery additional metre in height ($ degrees) as sho"n in Iigure 21 belo".

. 'he exceptions to the permitted height in relation to boundary control listed inclause .3 above apply.

$. A building that does not comply "ith this control is a discretionary activity.

6i#ure 1( !- Alternative hei#ht in relation to boundar2

@. 'he alternative height in relation to boundary rule does not apply to existingor proposed internal site boundaries "ithin an application area.



:.* &ommon 5alls*urpose+

; enable attached d"ellings4 "here that pattern o# development exists or"here neighbours agree.


:.- 8ards*urpose+

; create an urban streetscape character and provide su5cient space #orlandscaping "ithin the #ront yard transition #rom the #ront #acade o# thed"elling to the street that contributes to the %uality o# the streetscape and

; maintain a reasonable standard o# residential amenity #or ad7oining sites; ensures d"ellings are ade%uately set back #rom lakes4 streams and the

coastal edge to maintain "ater %uality and provide protection #rom naturalhaards; enable buildings and services on the site or ad7oining sites to be

ade%uately maintained.

'able @ +

!ard +inimum depth

Iront 2.$m

0ide 1m

ear 1m

iparian 1Dm #rom the edge o# all other

permanent and intermittent streams

-ake 3Dm

/oastal protection yard 1Dm4 or as other"ise speci6ed in

appendix @.

:. +a,imum impervious area*urpose+



1. aximum impervious area #or proposed sites "ith a density less than or e%ualto one d"elling per 3DDmH+ @D per cent o# site area.2. aximum impervious area #or proposed sites "ith a density greater than oned"elling per 3DDmH that comply "ith the re%uirements o# clause 3.2.2 above+ D

per cent.





:.: 0uildin# covera#e*urpose+

; manage the density extent o# buildings on the a site consistent "ith toachieve the planned urban residential character o# buildings surroundedby open space the one.

1. aximum building coverage #or proposed sites "ith a density less than ore%ual to one d"elling per 3DDmH+ D per cent.2 1. aximum building coverage #or proposed sites "ith a density greater thanone d"elling per 3DDmH that comply "ith the re%uirements o# clause 3.1.3above+ $D D per cent o# net site area.


:.; "andscapin#*urpose+

; provide #or on;site amenity high %uality living environments consistent"ith the planned urban built character o# buildings surrounded by openspace and an attractive streetscape character

; create a landscaped urban streetscape character "ithin the one.; improve storm"ater absorption on;site.

1. Ior proposed sites "ith a density less than or e%ual to one d"elling per 3DDmHat least D per cent must comprise inimum landscaped area+ D per cent o# netsite area.

2. Ior proposed sites "ith a density greater than one d"elling per 3DDmH thatcomply "ith the re%uirements o# clause 3.1.3 above4 at least 3D per cent mustcomprise landscaped area.

3. Ior clauses 1 and 2 above4 the #ollo"ing must be met+

a. At least 1D per cent o# the re%uired landscaped area must be planted "ithshrubs including at least one tree that is pB$ or larger at the time o# planting.

b 2. At least $D per cent o# the #ront yard must comprise landscaped area.


:.1< utlook space*urpose+


; encourage the placement o# habitable room "indo"s to the site #rontage street or public open space or to the rear o# the site in pre#erence to sideboundaries4 to maximise both passive surveillance o# those areas thestreet and privacy4 and to avoid overlooking o# neighbouring sites



; 8n combination "ith the daylight control4 manage visual dominance e9ects"ithin a site by ensuring that habitable rooms have an outlook and senseo# space.

x. 'he #ollo"ing control applies to d"ellings4 boarding houses4 visitor

accommodation4 supported residential care and retirement villages.

1. An outlook space must be provided #rom the #ace o# a building containing"indo"s or balconies to a habitable room. Lhere the room has t"o or moreexternal #aces "ith "indo"s or balconies the outlook space must be provided#rom4 in order o# priority4 the #ace "ith the largest balcony or largest area o#glaing.


a. principal living room o# a d"elling or the main living and dining area "ithin aboarding house4 visitor accommodation4 supported residential care or retirementvillage unit+ @m in depth and m in "idth




. 'he "idth o# the outlook space is measured #rom the centre point o# thelargest "indo" on the building #ace to "hich it applies or #rom the centre point o# the largest balcony.









. An outlook space at ground oor level #rom a principal living room may be

reduced to m deep i# privacy to ad7acent d"ellings is provided by #encing atleast 1.@m in height.



6i#ure 1* ! Re=uired outlook space

:.11 Da2li#ht*urpose+; ensure ade%uate daylight #or living areas and bedrooms in d"ellings4 retirementvillages4 supported residential care and boarding houses; 8n combination "ith the outlook control4 manage visual dominance e9ects"ithin a site by ensuring that habitable rooms have an outlook and sense o#space.





or bedroom "indo"s in retirement villages4 supported residential care and

boarding houses4 are limited in height to t"ice the horiontal distance bet"een


"indo" (re#er 'able belo"). 'he arc may be s"ung to "ithin 3$ degrees o# the




. 'his rule does not apply to development opposite the 6rst $m o# a building"hich #aces the street4 measured #rom the #ront corner o# the building.

/able : +a,imum hei#ht of buildin# 5ithin a site facin# a principal


Distance of the

buildin# from the



an2 bedroom 5indo5

@,

+a,imum hei#ht of

buildin#

"en#th of 5all



5indo5 @2



1.Dm 2.Dm 1.Dm

1.$m 3.Dm 1.$m

2.Dm .Dm 2.Dm

2.$m $.Dm 2.$m2.m $.m 2.m

3.Dm @.Dm 3.Dm

3.$m .Dm 3.$m

.Dm .Dm .Dm

.$m .Dm .$m

$.Dm 1D.Dm $.Dm

$.$m 11.Dm $.$m

@.Dm 12.Dm @.Dm

6i#ures !: and !; Re=uired setbacks for da2li#ht

:.11 'eparation bet5een buildin#s 5ithin a site*urpose+ re%uire reasonable separation bet"een buildings on the same site tomanage dominance4 provide access to daylight and natural ventilation.



1. Buildings must be separated "here the habitable room o# a d"elling has"indo"s or balconies that #ace out to the "all o# another building on thesame site (the #acing "all). Lhere the room has t"o or more external #aces "ith"indo"s or balconies the building separation must be applied #rom4 in order o#priority4 the #ace "ith the largest balcony or the largest area o# area o# glaing.2. 'he separation space re%uired must be #ree o# buildings #or the depth4 "idthand height set out belo".

3. 'he depth o# the separation space is measured at right angles to4 andhoriontal #rom4 the "indo" or balcony to "hich it applies across to the #acing"all4 excluding eaves or guttering. Lhere the building separation applies to abalcony4 it is measured #rom the outside edge o# the balcony.




. 'he "idth o# the separation space is $D per cent o# its depth and is measured#rom the centre point o# the largest "indo" on the building #ace to "hich itapplies or #rom the centre point o# the largest balcony.


. Lhere the ad7acent building is not perpendicular to the distance beingmeasured4 the minimum separation depth re%uired must be measured as an

average around the centre line o# the "indo"&balcony.

:.1! utdoor livin# space*urpose+

; provide d"ellings "ith outdoor living space that is o# a usable #unctionalsie and dimension4 has access to sunlight4 #or the type o# d"elling and isdirectly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room or kitchen.

1. A d"elling at ground level must have an outdoor living space measuring atleast DmH that+a. is #ree o# buildings4 parking spaces4 servicing and manoeuvring areas


2 1. Lhere a A d"elling has the principal living room at ground oor level4 part o# the re%uired must have an outdoor living space that is must be able to contain adelineated area measuring at least 2DmH that comprises ground oor and&orbalcony&roo# terrace space that+


b. is at least $m2 and a minimum dimension o# 1.m "here provided in the #ormo# balcony or roo# terrace










2. Lhere an entire d"elling is above ground level4 it An apartment must havean outdoor living space in the #orm o# a balcony4 patio or roo# terrace that is atleast $m2 #or studio and one;bedroom d"ellings and mH #or t"o or morebedroom d"ellings 1DmH and has a minimum depth dimension o# 2.1.m.>xcept that4 a balcony or roo# terrace is not re%uired "here the net internal oor

area o# a d"elling is at least 3$

2

#or a studio and $Dm

2

#or a d"elling "ith one ormore bedrooms.

3. Ior the purpose o# this rule an apartment means a single building comprising

t"o or more d"ellings "ith common access and parking areas4 and "here one or

more d"ellings are located above ground level.

. Lhere outdoor living space at ground level4 re%uired by any d"elling4 islocated south o# any building located on the same site4 the southern boundary o#that space must be separated #rom any "all or building by at least (2m M D.(h))4"here (h) is the height o# the "all or building as sho"n in the Iigure 3 belo". Iorthe purpose o# this rule south is de6ned as bet"een 13$ and 22$ degrees.

6i#ure %< "ocation of outdoor livin# space

:.1% D5ellin#s frontin# the street*urpose+




1.'he #ront #acade o# a d"elling or d"ellings on a #ront site must contain+a. glaing that is cumulatively at least 3D per cent o# the area o# the #ront #acade(excluding the garage door)

b. a door that is the main entrance to the d"elling.

'hat part o# the #ront #aNade o# a d"elling "ithin 1Dm o# the #ront boundary mustcontain glaing to a habitable room or habitable rooms that is cumulatively atleast 1D per cent o# the area o# that part o# the #ront #acade.

:.1( +a,imum buildin# len#th*urpose+

; manage the length o# buildings along side and&or rear boundaries and theseparation bet"een buildings on the same site to visually integrate them

into the surrounding neighbourhood.

1.'he maximum length o# a building along a side or rear boundary is 2Dm4 a#ter"hich there must be a separation o# at least $m along the same boundary to anyother building on the same site.

:.1* 6ences*urpose+ enable #ences to be constructed "ithin yards to a height su5cient to+

; provide privacy #or d"ellings "hile enabling opportunities #or enhancepassive surveillance o# ver the street




ground level at the boundary+

a. Lithin the #ront yard4 either+i. 1.2m in height4 orii. 1.m in height #or no more than $D per cent o# the site #rontage and 1.2m #orthe remainder4 oriii. 1.m in height i# the #ence is at least $D per cent visually open.


6i#ure 1- 6ences 5ithin the front 2ard



6i#ure %1 +easurement of fence hei#ht

:.1- Gara#es*urpose+

; reduce the dominance o# garages as vie"ed #rom the street minimise thedominance o# garages doors as vie"ed #rom the street and provideopportunities #or passive surveillance o# the street


1. A garage door #acing a street must be no greater than D $ per cent o# the"idth o# the #ront #acade o# the d"elling to "hich the garage relates4 as sho"n inIigure 2$ belo".2. Garage doors must not pro7ect #or"ard o# the #ront #aNade o# a d"elling.




6i#ure %! +a,imum 5idth of #ara#e door

:.1 +inimum d5ellin# size*urpose+

; d"ellings are #unctional and o# a su5cient sie to provide #or the day;to;day needs o# residents4 based on the number o# occupants the d"elling isdesigned to accommodate.

1. <"ellings must have a minimum net internal oor area as #ollo"s+a. D 3Dm2 #or studio d"ellings or 3$m2 "here the re%uired balcony space inclause .12 is included "ithin the d"elling.

b. $m2 #or one bedroom d"ellings or $Dm2 "here the re%uired balcony space inclause .12 is included "ithin the d"elling.

:.1: Da2li#ht to d5ellin#s*urpose+

; principal living rooms and bedrooms receive a good degree o# daylight.

1. 'he principal living room must have external glaing that is at least D percent o# the oor area o# that space.2. Bedrooms must have external glaing that is at least 2D per cent o# the oorarea o# that space.

:.1; +inimum dimension of principal livin# rooms and principalbedrooms*urpose+


1. 'he principal living room "ithin a d"elling must have no dimension less than3m4 measured perpendicular #rom the internal "alls o# the room.



2. 'he principal bedroom "ithin a d"elling must be at least 3m in "idth and3.$m in length measured perpendicular #rom the internal "alls o# the room./upboards and other storage space may be included in the minimum dimension.

:.!< 'ervicin# and 5aste*urpose+ d"ellings "ithin medium to large;scale residential development havesu5cient space "ithin the building or site to accommodate the storage o# "aste.

1. A building or site containing 1D or more d"ellings must provide a communalstorage area #or "aste. 'he sie o# the communal storage area must be anaggregate o# the minimum areas speci6ed #or the d"elling types belo"+a. studio and one bedroom O D.3mH




2. An additional 3D per cent in area o# the total oor area area re%uired abovemust be provided "ithin the communal storage area #or manoeuvring or sorting"ithin the "aste storage area.

:.!1 3ater and 5aste5ater*urpose+


1. At the time o# application #or building consent4 the applicant mustdemonstrate to the satis#action o# the council that there is an available

connection Buildings must be able to connect to the existing public reticulated tothe "ater supply and "aste"ater net"orks "ith capacity to service thedevelopment.

2. All service connections and on site in#rastructure must be located "ithin theboundary o# the proposed site it serves o# have access to the public net"ork byan appropriate legal mechanism.

:.!! 'tora#e*urpose+ ensure d"ellings have su5cient space #or the storage o# everydayhousehold items and bulky items4 such as bicycles.

1. A building or development containing $ or more d"ellings must providecovered storage space #or each d"elling "ith internal measurements o# at leastm34 excluding storage "ithin the kitchen and bedroom "ardrobes. 'he storagemay be "ithin the d"elling or external to it4 "ithin the site.2. 'he re%uired storage space #or each d"elling must include a single coveredstorage space "ithin internal dimensions o# at least 2m3.

:.!% D5ellin# mi,

*urpose+ large;scale residential development provides variety in d"elling sies.

1. 8n a single development containing more than 1D d"ellings4 the combined

number o# studio and one bedroom d"ellings must not exceed D per cent o# thetotal number o# d"ellings "ithin the development.



:.!( Universal access*urpose+ medium to large;scale residential development provides e%ual physicalaccess and use #or people o# all ages and abilities.










. <evelopment /ontrols ; 'errace ousing and ApartmentBuildings one

'he #ollo"ing development controls apply in the 'errace ousing andApartment Buildings one.

;.1 Development control infrin#ements1. Buildings that in#ringe three or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls area discretionary activity+

a. building height

b. yards

c. building setbacks "ithin the 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings one

d. building setbacks ad7oining lo"er density ones

e. maximum impervious area

#. building coverage

g. landscaping

h. outlook.



;.! 0uildin# hei#ht*urpose+ manage the height o# buildings to provide #or terrace housing andapartments and achieve an urban built character o# bet"een #our and sixpredominantly 6ve storeys or six or seven storeys in identi6ed locations ad7acentto centres.

1.Buildings must not exceed 13.$m and #our storeys in height or 1.$ 1@m and#our storeys in height "here semi;basement parking is provided. 0emi;basement parking must not exceed 1m in height.

2. 8# the site is sub7ect to the Additional Building eight /ontrol overlay4 buildings must not exceed the height in metres sho"n #orthe site on the planning maps. Additionally4 buildings must not exceed thecorresponding height in storeys #or the height in metres speci6ed in the tablebelo".

'able +

0uildin# hei#ht in metres 0uilding hei#ht in store2s

2D.$m @ storeys

1.$m $ storeys

;.% 8ards*urpose+

; create an urban streetscape character and provide su5cient space #or

landscaping "ithin the #ront yard provide an attractive transition #rom thestreet to the #ront #acade o# the terrace housing or the apartment buildingand



; enable buildings and services on the site or ad7oining sites to beade%uately maintained.

'able +

8ard +inimum depth

Iront 2.$ 1.$m

0ide and rear 1m

iparian 1Dm #rom the edge o# all other permanent

and intermittent streams

-ake 3Dm



/oastal protection yard 1Dm4 or as other"ise speci6ed in

appendix @.

;.( 0uildin# setbacks 5ithin the /errace )ousin# and Apartment0uildin#s zone

*urpose+ minimise the adverse e9ects o# building height on neighbours (i.e.dominance and shading) and reduce the overall visual dominance o# buildings atupper levels.

1.Lhere sites in the 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings one ad7oinanother site in the same one or any other one not speci6ed in clause .$belo"4 the building must be set back #rom side and rear boundaries as #ollo"s+

a. Buildings "ithin 2Dm o# the site #rontage4 and "ithin $m o# side and rearboundaries4 must not exceed a height o# 3.@m measured vertically above groundlevel at side and rear boundaries. 'herea#ter4 buildings must be setback onemetre4 and then D.3m #or every additional metre in height (3.3 degrees) up [email protected] and then one metre #or every additional metre in height ($ degrees) assho"n in Iigure 33a and 33b belo".

b. Buildings #urther than 2Dm #rom the site #rontage4 and "ithin $m o# side andrear boundaries4 must not pro7ect beyond a $;degree recession plane4measured #rom a point 3m vertically above ground level at side and rearboundaries.

c. Lhere the building height does not exceed 1@m4 that part o# the building $mor more #rom side and rear boundaries must be setback #rom those boundariesby at least $m as sho"n in Iigure 33a belo".

d. Lhere the total building height is more than 1@m4 that part o# the building $mor more #rom side and rear boundaries must be setback #rom those boundariesby at least $m4 up to a height o# 12.m4 and m up to the maximum permittedheight #or the site4 as sho"n in Iigure 33b belo".

a. Lhere the building is #rom one to #our storeys in height the building must besetback #rom side and rear boundaries at least+

i. 3m #or storeys one and t"o

ii. $m #or storeys three and #our.

b. Lhere the building is more than #our storeys the building must be setback#rom side and rear boundaries at least+

i. $m #or storeys one to #our

ii. m #or storeys 6ve and six.

6i#ure 1 %% 0uildin# setbacks adjoinin# other /errace )ousin# andApartment 0uildin#s zone sites as sho5n 5ithin the Brst !<m of thesite fronta#e



Iigure 33a

Iigure 33b



Iigure 1a

Iigure 1b

2. 'his control does not apply on boundaries "here a common "all o# thesame height exists or is proposed.

3. Lhere the boundary #orms part o# a legal right o# "ay4 entrance strip

pedestrian access "ay4 or access site4 the control applies #rom the #arthestboundary o# that legal right o# "ay4 entrance strip pedestrian access "ay oraccess site lot.

;.* 0uildin# setbacks )ei#ht in relation to boundar2 adjoinin# lo5erdensit2 zones

*urpose+; manage the height and bulk o# buildings at boundaries to maintain a

reasonable level o# sunlight access and minimise visual dominance e9ectsto immediate neighbours "ithin lo"er density ones and small public openspaces provide an appropriate transition in building bulk and scale to

lo"er density residential ones and small public open spaces.



1. Lhere sites in the 'erraced ousing and Apartment Buildings one ad7oin sitesin the 0ingle ouse one4 ixed ousing 0uburban one or sites less than2DDDmH in the public open space ones4 the height in relation to boundarycontrol in rule @.3 above applies to the common boundary building must be setback #rom side and rear boundaries as #ollo"s+a. $m #or storeys one and t"o

b. m #or storeys three and #our

c. 13m #or storeys 6ve and six.

6i#ure 1: 0uildin# setbacks adjoinin# 'in#le )ouse zone sites and sites5ithin the public open space zones less than !<<<mC

2. Lhere sites in the 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings one ad7oin sitesin the ixed ousing 0uburban and ixed ousing rban ones the height inrelation to boundary control in clause .3 or the alternative height in relation toboundary control in rule . above applies to the common boundary4 buildings must be setback #rom side and rear boundaries as #ollo"s+

a. 3m #or storeys one and t"o

b. m #or storeys three and #our

c. 11m #or storeys 6ve and six.

6i#ure 1; 0uildin# setbacks adjoinin# +i,ed )ousin# 'uburban and+i,ed )ousin# Urban zone sites



3. 'he building setback must be a stepped pro6le and must not be a literalregression o# the recession plane.

3 . 'his control does not apply "here a common "all o# the same height existsor is proposed.

;.- +inimum fronta#e and site 5idth*urpose+ ensure sites are o# a sie su5cient to+,enable higher density development including apartment buildings,provide a positive inter#ace "ith the public realm

,provide a good standard o# on;site amenity.

1. A site must be at least 2$m "ide+

a. at the road boundary

b. #or at least D per cent o# the length o# its side boundaries

c. "here a building o# up to #our storeys is proposed.

2. Lhere a building o# more than #our storeys is proposed4 a site must be at least3Dm "ide+

a. at the road boundary

b. #or at least D per cent o# the length o# its side boundaries.

;. +a,imum impervious area

*urpose+

; manage the amount o# storm"ater runo9 generated by a development4

particularly in relation to the capacity o# the storm"ater net"ork and

potential ood risks

; support the #unctioning o# riparian yards and stream "ater %uality and



ecology.

1. aximum impervious area+ @D per cent o# site area.



;.: 0uildin# covera#e*urpose+

; provide #or a mid;rise manage the extent o# buildings on a site to achievethe planned urban built character "ithin o# buildings surrounded by openspace the one.

1. aximum building coverage+ D $D per cent o# net site area.

2. Ior the purpose o# this rule4 the application area "ill be treated as the site

area.

;.; "andscapin#*urpose+

; provide #or on;site amenity high %uality living environments consistent"ith the planned urban built character o# buildings surrounded by openspace and an attractive streetscape character

; improve storm"ater absorption on;site create a landscaped urbanstreetscape character "ithin the one.

1. At least D per cent o# a site must comprise inimum landscaped area+ 3D percent o# net site area.


;.1< utlook space*urpose+


; encourage the placement o# habitable room "indo"s to the site #rontage street or public open space or to the rear o# the site in pre#erence to sideboundaries4 to maximise both passive surveillance o# those areas the

street and privacy4 and to avoid overlooking o# neighbouring sites; 8n combination "ith the daylight control4 manage visual dominance e9ects

"ithin a site by ensuring that habitable rooms have an outlook and senseo# space.

x. 'he #ollo"ing control applies to d"ellings4 boarding houses4 visitoraccommodation4 supported residential care and retirement villages.

1. An outlook space must be provided #rom the #ace o# a building containing"indo"s or balconies to a habitable room. Lhere the room has t"o or moreexternal #aces "ith "indo"s or balconies the outlook space must be provided

#rom4 in order o# priority4 the #ace "ith the largest balcony or largest area o#glaing.




a. principal living room o# a d"elling or the main living and dining area "ithin aboarding house4 visitor accommodation4 supported residential care or retirementvillage unit+ @m in depth and m in "idth




. 'he "idth o# the outlook space is measured #rom the centre point o# thelargest "indo" on the building #ace to "hich it applies or #rom the centre point o#

the largest balcony.









. An outlook space at ground oor level #rom a principal living room may bereduced to m deep i# privacy to ad7acent d"ellings is provided by #encing atleast 1.@m in height.

6i#ure !< %( Re=uired outlook space



;.11 Da2li#ht*urpose+; ensure ade%uate daylight #or living areas and bedrooms in d"ellings4 retirementvillages4 supported residential care and boarding houses; 8n combination "ith the outlook control4 manage visual dominance e9ects"ithin a site by ensuring that habitable rooms have an outlook and sense o#space4 particularly at upper building levels.





or bedroom "indo"s in retirement villages4 supported residential care and

boarding houses4 are limited in height to t"ice the horiontal distance bet"een


"indo" (re#er 'able 1D belo"). 'he arc may be s"ung to "ithin 3$ degrees o# the




. 'his rule does not apply to development opposite the 6rst $m o# a building

"hich #aces the street4 measured #rom the #ront corner o# the building.

/able 1< +a,imum hei#ht of buildin# 5ithin a site facin# a principal


Distance of the

buildin# from the



an2 bedroom 5indo5

+a,imum hei#ht of

buildin#

"en#th of 5all



5indo5 @2



@,

1.Dm 2.Dm 1.Dm

1.$m 3.Dm 1.$m

2.Dm .Dm 2.Dm2.$m $.Dm 2.$m

2.m $.m 2.m

3.Dm @.Dm 3.Dm

3.$m .Dm 3.$m

.Dm .Dm .Dm

.$m .Dm .$m

$.Dm 1D.Dm $.Dm

$.$m 11.Dm $.$m

@.Dm 12.Dm @.Dm

.Dm 1.Dm .Dm

.$m 1$.Dm .$m

.Dm [email protected] .Dm

.$m 1.Dm .$m

.Dm 1.Dm .Dm

.$m 1.Dm .$m

1D.Dm 2D.Dm 1D.Dm

1D.$m 21.Dm 1D.$m

11.Dm 22.Dm 11.Dm

11.2$m 22.$m 11.2$m

6i#ures %* and %- Re=uired setbacks for da2li#ht



;.11 'eparation bet5een buildin#s 5ithin a site

*urpose+ re%uire reasonable separation bet"een buildings on the same site tomanage dominance4 provide access to daylight and natural ventilation.

1. Buildings must be separated "here the habitable room o# a d"elling has"indo"s or balconies that #ace out to the "all o# another building on thesame site (the #acing "all). Lhere the room has t"o or more external #aces "ith"indo"s or balconies the building separation must be applied #rom4 in order o#priority4 the #ace "ith the largest balcony or the largest area o# area o# glaing.

2. 'he separation space re%uired must be #ree o# buildings #or the depth4 "idthand height set out belo".

3. 'he depth o# the separation space is measured at right angles to4 andhoriontal #rom4 the "indo" or balcony to "hich it applies across to the #acing"all4 excluding eaves or guttering. Lhere the building separation applies to abalcony4 it is measured #rom the outside edge o# the balcony.




. 'he "idth o# the separation space is $D per cent o# its depth and is measured#rom the centre point o# the largest "indo" on the building #ace to "hich itapplies or #rom the centre point o# the largest balcony.


. Lhere the ad7acent building is not perpendicular to the distance beingmeasured4 the minimum separation depth re%uired must be measured as anaverage around the centre line o# the "indo"&balcony.

;.1! utdoor livin# space*urpose+



; provide d"ellings "ith outdoor living space that is o# a usable #unctionalsie and dimension4 has access to sunlight4 #or the type o# d"elling and isdirectly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room or kitchen.

1. A d"elling "ith the principal living room at ground oor level must have anoutdoor living space capable o# containing a delineated area measuring that is atleast 2DmH that comprises ground oor and&or balcony&roo# terrace space that+a. "here located at ground level has no dimension less than m and has agradient not exceeding 1 in 2Db. is at least $m2 and a minimum dimension o# 1.m "here provided in the #ormo# balcony or roo# terracebc. is directly accessible #rom the principal living room4 dining room or kitchend. is #ree o# buildings4 parking spaces4 servicing and manoeuvring areas.

c. has a gradient not exceeding 1 in 2D.

2. Lhere an entire d"elling is above ground level4 it An apartment must have an

outdoor living space in the #orm o# a balcony4 patio or roo# terrace that+a. is at least $m2 #or studio and one;bedroom d"ellings and mH #or t"o or morebedroom d"ellingsb. has a minimum depth o# 2.1.m.c. >xcept that4 a balcony or roo# terrace is not re%uired "here the net internaloor area o# a d"elling is at least 3$2 #or a studio and $Dm2 #or a d"elling "ithone or more bedrooms.

3. Ior the purpose o# this rule4 an apartment means a single building comprising

t"o or more d"ellings "ith common access and parking areas4 and "here one or

more d"ellings are located above ground level.

. Lhere outdoor living space at ground level4 re%uired by any d"elling4 islocated south o# any building located on the same site4 the southern boundary o#that space must be separated #rom any "all or building by at least (2m M D.(h))4"here (h) is the height o# the "all or building as sho"n in the Iigure 3 belo". Iorthe purpose o# this rule south is de6ned as bet"een 13$ and 22$ degrees.

6i#ure % "ocation of outdoor livin# space



;.1% +a,imum buildin# len#th*urpose+

; re%uire breaks in building #acades and manage the lengtho# buildings along side and&or rear boundaries and the separationbet"een buildings on the same site to visually integrate them into theneighbourhood.

1. 'here must be a recess in the #aNade o# a building "here it #aces a side or rearboundary #rom the point at "hich the building exceeds a length o# 1@m. 'he

recess must+a. be at least 2m4 #or a length o# at least m

b. be #or the #ull height o# the "all4 excluding any structures 1m or lessin height above ground level

c. include a break in the eave line and roo# line o# the #aNade.

2. 'he maximum length o# a building along a side or rear boundary is 3Dm4 a#ter"hich there must be a separation o# at least $m along the same boundary to anyother building on the same site.

;.1( 6ences*urpose+ enable #ences to be constructed "ithin yards to a height su5cient to+

; provide privacy #or d"ellings "hile enabling opportunities #or enhancepassive surveillance o# ver the street

; minimising visual dominance e9ects to immediate neighbours and thestreet and maintain the open character o# #ront yards.



ground level at the boundary+

a. Lithin the #ront yard4 either+



i. 1.2m in height4 orii. 1.m in height #or no more than $D per cent o# the site #rontage and 1.2m #orthe remainder4 oriii. 1.m in height i# the #ence is at least $D per cent visually open.b. Lithin side and rear yards+ 2m.

6i#ure !1 6ences 5ithin the front 2ard

6i#ure %: +easurement of fence hei#ht

;.1* Gara#es*urpose+

; reduce the dominance o# garages as vie"ed #rom the street minimise thedominance o# garages doors as vie"ed #rom the street and provide

opportunities #or passive surveillance o# the street




1. A garage door #acing a street must be no greater than D $ per cent o# the"idth o# the #ront #acade o# the d"elling to "hich the garage relates4 as sho"n inIigure 2 belo".



6i#ure %; +a,imum 5idth of #ara#e door

;.1- +inimum d5ellin# size*urpose+

; d"ellings are #unctional and o# a su5cient sie to provide #or the day;to;day needs o# residents4 based on the number o# occupants the d"elling isdesigned to accommodate.

1. <"ellings must have a minimum net internal oor area as #ollo"s+

a. D 3Dm2 #or studio d"ellings or 3$m2 "here the re%uired balcony space inclause .12 is included "ithin the d"elling.

b. $m2 #or one bedroom d"ellings or $Dm2 "here the re%uired balcony space inclause .12 is included "ithin the d"elling.

;.1 Da2li#ht to d5ellin#s*urpose+

; ensure d"ellings receive a good degree o# daylight.

1. 'he principal living room must have external glaing that is at least D percent o# the oor area o# that space.

2. Bedrooms must have external glaing that is at least 2D per cent o# the oorarea o# that space.



;.1: 3ater and 5aste5ater*urpose+


1. Buildings must be able to connect to the existing public reticulated "atersupply and "aste"ater net"orks "ith capacity to service the development.

2. All service connections and on site in#rastructure must be located "ithin theboundary o# the proposed site it serves o# have access to the public net"ork byan appropriate legal mechanism.

;.1; D5ellin#s frontin# the street*urpose+


1. 'hat part o# the #ront #aNade o# a d"elling "ithin 1Dm o# the #ront boundarymust contain glaing to a habitable room or habitable rooms that is cumulativelyat least 1D per cent o# the area o# that part o# the #ront #acade.

;.1: +inimum dimension of principal livin# rooms and principalbedrooms*urpose+


1. 'he principal living room "ithin a d"elling must have no dimension less than3m4 measured perpendicular #rom the internal "alls o# the room.2. 'he principal bedroom "ithin a d"elling must be at least 3m in "idth and3.$m in length measured perpendicular #rom the internal "alls o# the room./upboards and other storage space may be included in the minimum dimension.

;.1; 'ervicin# and 5aste*urpose+ d"ellings "ithin medium to large;scale residential development havesu5cient space "ithin the building to accommodate the storage o# "aste.

1. A building or development containing 1D or more d"ellings must provide acommunal storage area #or "aste. 'he sie o# the communal storage area mustbe an aggregate o# the minimum areas speci6ed #or the d"elling types belo"+a. studio and one bedroom O D.3mH




2. An additional 3D per cent in area o# oor area re%uired above must beprovided "ithin the communal storage area #or manoeuvring or sorting "ithinthe "aste storage area.

;.!< 'tora#e*urpose+ ensure d"ellings have su5cient space #or the storage o# everyday

household items and bulky items4 such as bicycles.



1. A building or development containing 6ve or more d"ellings must providecovered storage space #or each d"elling "ith internal measurements o# at leastm34 excluding storage "ithin the kitchen and bedroom "ardrobes. 'he storagemay be "ithin the d"elling or external to it4 "ithin the site.2. 'he re%uired storage space #or each d"elling must include a single coveredstorage space "ithin internal dimensions o# at least 2m3.

;.!1 D5ellin# mi,*urpose+ large;scale residential development provides variety in d"elling sies.

1. 8n a single development containing more than 2D d"ellings4 the combinednumber o# studio and one bedroom d"ellings must not exceed D per cent o# thetotal number o# d"ellings "ithin the development.

;.!! +inimum oor to oor?ceilin# hei#ht*urpose+ buildings are adaptable to a "ide variety o# uses over time andprovided "ith ade%uate daylight access.

1. 'he ground oor o# a ne" building must have a minimum 6nished oor tooor height o# m #or a minimum depth o# 1Dm "here it ad7oins an arterial road.2. 8n all other instances4 the 6nished oor to 6nished ceiling height o# habitablerooms must be at least 2.$$m.

;.!% Universal access*urpose+ medium to large;scale residential development provides e%ual physicalaccess and use #or people o# all ages and abilities.










1D. Assessment ; estricted discretionary activities



1<.1 +atters of discretion

'he council "ill restrict its discretion to the matters belo" #or the activities listedas restricted discretionary in the one activity tables.

1.Eisitor accommodation up to !<<mC G6A> care centres> supportedresidential care> boardin# houses> dairies up to 1<<mC G6A> restaurants>up to 1<<mC G6A> care centres bet5een !<<mCF(<<C G6A> communit2facilities and healthcare facilities up to !<<mC G6A that are a restricteddiscretionar2 activit2

a. intensity and scale residential amenity

b. tra5c

b c. noise4 lighting and hours o# operation

d. the matters o# discretion in clause 3(a);(d)4 (#);(h) belo" apply "here ne"

buildings are proposed to accommodate the activities.

e. the design and layout o# visitor accommodation4 supported residential careand boarding houses.

!. /he conversion of a d5ellin# into t5o d5ellin#s> supportedresidential care> boardin# houses and visitor accommodationaccommodatin# up to 1< people in the "ar#e "ot and Rural and &oastal'ettlements zones

a. "aste"ater capacity.

%. 6our Retirement villa#es and d5ellin#s that are a restricteddiscretionar2 activit2 or more d5ellin#s in the +i,ed )ousin# 'uburbanand +i,ed )ousin# Urban zone> more than one d5ellin# in and the/errace )ousin# and Apartment 0uildin#s zone

a. neighbourhood character

b. relationship to the street and public open spaces

c. building location4 #orm and appearance design and external appearance

d. design and scale o# buildings ad7oining historic heritage and historic characterareas

d. topography4 site orientation and earth"orks land#orm

e. on site amenity design and layout o# d"ellings4 visitoraccommodation and boarding houses

#. design o# landscaping

#. design o# parking and access

g. in#rastructure and servicing

h. "ater sensitive design.



. :e" buildings accessory to the permitted or restricted discretionary non;residential activities listed in the activity table

a. building design and external appearance

b. design o# landscaping

c. design o# parking and access

d. servicing

e. "ater sensitive design.

(. +inor d5ellin#s in the "ar#e "ot zone

a. e9ects on the planned built character o# the one

b. "aste"ater capacity.

1<.! Assessment criteria

'he council "ill consider the relevant assessment criteria belo" #or the restricteddiscretionary activities listed above. 'he non;statutory A< may also provideguidance on ho" the outcomes o# particular criteria can be met.

1.Eisitor accommodation up to !<<mC G6A , care centres> supportedresidential care> boardin# houses> dairies up to 1<<mC G6A> restaurants>up to 1<<mC G6A> care centres bet5een !<<mCF(<<C G6A> communit2facilities and healthcare facilities up to !<<mC G6A that are a restricteddiscretionar2 activit2

a. Intensit2 and scale Residential amenit2

i. 'he intensity and scale o# the activity4 in particular the number o# peopleinvolved and tra5c generated by the activity4 sie and location o# buildings andassociated car parking should be compatible "ith the planned built characterand residential amenity provided #or "ithin the one #uture #orm and character o# the area&one.

b. /ra7c

i. Activities that generate high volumes o# tra5c should avoid high levels o#additional non;residential tra5c on local roads.

ii. Ior care centres4 the site should be o# an ade%uate sie and road #rontage toaccommodate the activity. 8n particular4 su5cient space "ill need to be provided#or a sa#e pick;up and drop;o9 area.

b c. oise> li#htin# and hours of operation

i. :oise and lighting #rom the activity should not adversely a9ect avoid4 remedyor mitigate adverse e9ects on the residential amenity o# surrounding residentialproperties. 8n determining this consideration "ill be given to the location o# anypotentially noisy activities e.g. outdoor play areas associated "ith a care centre4and any proposed m easures to mitigate noise include ing+

, locating noisy activities a"ay #rom neighbouring residential boundaries



, screening or other design #eatures

, the proposed hours o# operation and operational measures.

d. /he assessment criteria in clause %@aF@d and @fF@h belo5 appl25here ne5 buildin#s are proposed to accommodate the activities.

e. the desi#n and la2out of visitor accommodation> supportedresidential care and boardin# houses

i. Jisitor accommodation4 supported residential care and boarding houses shouldbe designed to provide a reasonable standard o# amenity in terms o# sie4 layoutand access to daylight4 consistent "ith the type o# accommodation proposed andthe intended duration o# stay.

!. /he conversion of a d5ellin# into t5o d5ellin#s> supportedresidential care> boardin# houses and visitor accommodationaccommodatin# up to 1< people in the "ar#e "ot and Rural and &oastal

'ettlements zones

a. 3aste5ater capacit2

i. Any application must demonstrate aAde%uate "aste"ater capacity existsshould be provided "ithin the on;site "aste"ater system based on the designoccupancy and in particular+ to avoid signi6cant adverse e9ects on public health4"ater %uality and amenity values and to remedy or mitigate other adversee9ects.

, the extent to "hich the existing on;site "aste"ater treatment and disposalsystem demonstrates that signi6cant adverse e9ects on public health4 "ater

%uality and amenity values are avoided and other adverse e9ects are remediedor mitigated

, the type o# "aste"ater treatment system4 and the method o# land application4is suitable #or any increased capacity disposal re%uirements o# the additionald"elling.

%. 6our or more d D5ellin#s that are a restricted discretionar2 activit2in the +i,ed )ousin# 'uburban and +i,ed )ousin# Urban zone> morethan one d5ellin# in and the /errace )ousin# andApartment 0uildin#s zone

a. ei#hbourhood character buildin# desi#n and e,ternal appearance

Contributing to sense of place in the Mixed Housing Suburban and Mixed

Housing Urban zones

i. esidential developments o# increased density should be designed and located

on the site to be consistent "ith a suburban residential character "ithin the

ixed ousing 0uburban one and an urban residential character "ithin the

ixed ousing rban one.

ii. 'he alignment4 #orm and location o# d"ellings should consider and respond to

the established urban pattern o# development in the neighbourhood. ethods to

achieve this may include+



,modulating or separating buildings into smaller groups o# buildings as

illustrated belo" in Iigure 22 belo"

,transitioning the #orm and placement o# d"ellings as illustrated in Iigure 23

belo".

Contributing to sense of place in the Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings zone

iii. esidential development should be designed and located on the site to beconsistent "ith a medium density urban residential character.

i. Buildings <evelopment should have clearly de6ned public #ronts4 as illustrated

in Iigure 2 belo"4 that positively be in keeping "ith or complement the planned

character o# the neighbourhood and the street4 including+

,responding to the established pattern o# urban development "ithin the ixed

ousing 0uburban one4 including4 "here relevant4 re#erence to the

characteristic patterns o# the neighbourhood development such as commonbuilding dimensions4 #orms4 setbacks and alignments? and secondarily4 building

materials and design #eatures.

, responding to the established pattern o# terrace housing and apartments "ithin

the ixed ousing rban and 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings ones

"here it is consistent "ith the planned built character o# the area.

,retaining or adapting #eatures o# the site that contribute signi6cantly to local

neighbourhood character including4 site contours or mature trees.

,providing #or ne" large scale trees "here large scale trees are a de6ning

#eature o# local neighbourhood character.

6i#ure !! (< Placement of buildin#s

6i#ure !% (1 /ransitionin# the form and placement of buildin#s



b. <esign and scale o# buildings ad7oining historic heritage and historic characterareas

ii. <evelopment ad7oining or across the street #rom an identi6ed historic

character area or historic heritage place should be designed and located torespect rather than replicate the prevailing built and&or landscape %ualitiescharacter o# the historic character area or the key design and location elementso# the historic heritage place. :ot"ithstanding this4 o"ever4 ne" andcontemporary designs may be used.

ii. <evelopment ad7oining or across the street #rom scheduled historic heritage

places should be designed and located to respect rather than replicate the key

historic heritage design and location elements o# that building. :ot"ithstanding

this4 ne" and contemporary designs may be used.

Creating a positive frontage

iii. <evelopment "ithin the ixed ousing rban one should be predominantlythree storeys and development "ithin the 'errace ousing and ApartmentBuildings one should be predominantly 6ve storeys or six or seven storeys inidenti6ed locations4 in order to achieve criterion 1D.2.2(e) belo" and provide anattractive and integrated roo# #orm.

b. Relationship to the street and public open spaces

i. <evelopment should contribute to the visual amenity and pedestrian sa#ety

o# streets and public open spaces by+

, maximising the number o# d"ellings and buildings that orientate to the streetand public open space

,maximising doors4 "indo"s and balconies over all levels on the #ront #aNades o#

buildings orientated to the street and public open space

,clearly de6ning the boundary bet"een the site and the street or public openspace by planting or #encing

, using %uality materials on the #acades o# buildings #ronting the street andpublic open spaces

, ensuring d"ellings closest to the street each have direct and clearly de6ned

pedestrian access #rom the street in pre#erence to a single shared buildingentrance



, avoiding b reee"ays to upper level d"ellings that #ront the street or inlocations that are visually prominent #rom the street

, providing so#t landscaping "ithin the #ront yard that balances outlook andprivacy #or d"ellings at ground oor level and provides visual interest along thestreet.

6i#ure (! D5ellin#s orientated to front the street

6i#ure %! (% DeBned public fronts and clear sense of address

+a,imisin# doors and 5indo5s on the front faHade of a buildin#

ii. Ground level balconies or patios to a street or public open space should bea height su5cient to designed to provide privacy #or residents "hile enablingsightlines to the street or public open space public realm.

c. 0uildin# location> form and appearance

,introducing visual interest through a variety o# architectural detail and building

materials

i. <evelopment should introduce visual interest and reduce the perceived bulk o#

development4 particularly "hen the building is o# a greater height4 bulk or lengththan surrounding buildings. 'he primary methods to achieve this include+



• breaking up the mass o# a building into visually distinct elements4

including expression o# individual d"ellings or groups o# d"ellings "ithin amulti;unit development

• variations in building height and #orm

• building separation4 setbacks and recesses

'he secondary methods to achieve this include+

• horiontal and vertical rhythms

• #aNade modulation and articulation

• variation o# building materials.

6i#ure (( introducin# visual interest b2 breakin# up the mass of the

buildin# into distinct elements

6i#ure (* sho5in# ho5 the eects of a lon#er buildin# facade can bemana#ed

vi. 'he number o# d"ellings that directly #ront4 align and orientate topublic streets should be maximised.

Building design and external appearance - isual interest and variation in

building form



viii. Buildings should be designed to+

,avoid long unrelieved #rontages and excessive bulk "hen vie"ed

#rom streets and public open spaces

,break up their mass into visually distinct elements4 particularly "hen o# a

greater height o# bulk than surrounding buildings4 to reect a human scale andthe typical pattern o# development in the area.

ix. 'echni%ues to achieve this include the use o# physical separation4 variations in

building height and roo# #orm4 horiontal and vertical rhythms4 #aNade modulation

and articulation and building materials.

x. Blank "alls should be avoided on all building #rontages to streets4 access"ays

and public open spaces. 0ide or rear "alls should be designed to provide interest

in the #acade including modulation4 relie# or sur#ace detailing.

xi. Ior larger scale developments+

,the mechanical repetition o# unit types should be avoided

,balconies should be designed as an integral part o# the building and a

predominance o# cantilevered balconies should be avoided

,internal access to apartments is encouraged.

Materials and !nishes

x. Ruality4 durable and easily maintained materials should be used on the #aNade

o# d"ellings4 "ith particular emphasis on #rontages to the street4 and public open

space.

d. /opo#raph2> site orientation and earth5orks "andform

i. 'he topography4 orientation4 sie and proportions o# the site should be suitableto accommodate the housing type proposed. 8n particular4 development on steepland "ith poor solar orientation or narro" sites is discouraged unless sites arecare#ully designed to optimise on;site amenity values and complement thesurrounding neighbourhood land#orm.

ii. Building plat#orms4 outdoor living spaces4 car parking areas and drive"aysshould be located and designed to respond to the natural land#ormand site orientation in an integrated manner.

i. >arth"orks should be minimised and retaining avoided "here possible.

o"ever4 L"here retaining or changes to ground levels earth"orks are

necessary re%uired they should be incorporated as a positive landscape or

site #eature by+

,integrating retaining as part o# the building design by including the level

di9erence "ithin the building "here practicable

,stepping and landscaping earth"orks or retaining "alls or changes in ground

level over 1m in height4 should be attractively designed and landscaped4 and

stepped "here practicable4 to avoid visual dominance or overshado"ing e9ects

as vie"ed #rom the street or the boundary o# the application area.



,ensuring all earth"orks or retaining visible to the public4 including neighbours4is attractively designed and incorporates modulation4 landscaping and %ualitymaterials to provide visual interest.

e. n site amenit2 desi#n and la2out of visitoraccommodation and boardin# houses

i. <"ellings4 and units "ithin a retirement village4 should be located4

proportioned and orientated "ithin a site to maximise the provide high %uality

on;site amenity o# #uture residents by+

,clearly de6ning communal4 semi;private and private areas4 including outdoor

living spaces4 "ithin the development

,maximising optimising passive sunlight access to habitable rooms4 particularly

to the principal living room or main living & dining room particularly #or high

density development by methods including maximising north #acing "indo"s4

"hile balancing the need #or d"ellings to #ront the street.,providing #or natural cross ventilation by "indo" openings #acing di9erentdirections "ithin a d"elling4 "here practicable.

ii. <"ellings should be designed to provide #or e5ciency4 convenience andamenity including+, #unctionality and space planning e5ciency to maximise the utility o# space"ithin the d"elling., su5cient space "ithin any room to provide #or #urniture4 6ttings andcirculation. As a guide4 principal living rooms should have a minimum dimensiono# 3m., orientating and locating "indo"s to optimise daylight4 sunlight and privacy"ithin the d"elling.a good standard o# internal amenity by providing ade%uate circulation spacearound standard sied household #urniture. 'he A< illustrates possible "ays o#achieving this.

iii. 'errace housing and apartments should have storage space o# su5cient

dimensions to store bulky household items. As a guide4 d"ellings should have a

dedicated storage space o# a minimum internal volume o# 2m3 external to the

d"elling4 except "here the d"elling has its o"n4 lockable garage.

iv. -arge scale development o# 2D or more d"ellings should provide housing

choice by accommodating a mix o# d"elling types and sies and providing somed"ellings that have universal access. As a guide4 at least 1D per cent o#

d"ellings should be designed to provide #or universal access. As a means o#

achieving this+

; Lithin a d"elling4 door"ays should have a minimum clear opening "idtho# 1Dmm4 stair"ells should have a minimum "idth o# DDmm andcorridors should have a minimum "idth o# 1D$Dmm.

; 'he principal means o# access #rom the #rontage4 or the parking spaceserving the d"elling4 to the principal entrance o# the d"elling should havea minimum "idth o# 1.2m4 a maximum slope o# 1+2D and a maximum cross#all o# 1+$D



; 'he d"elling should have a kitchen4 bathroom and bedroom on a singlebuilding level4 "ith the kitchen and bathroom able to be re6tted #oruniversal accessibility in the #uture.

v. Eutdoor living space should balance the need to achieve the #ollo"ing4 in order

o# priority+

,avoid a southerly orientation achieve a northerly orientation4 "here practicable4

and be located on site to provide "ind shelter and maximise the number o#

sunlight hours during "inter hours that the ma7ority o# the outdoor living space

receives "inter sunlight

,maintain privacy bet"een the outdoor living space o# ad7acent d"ellings and

bet"een outdoor living space and the street4 including by partly or #ully

recessing balconies and designing them as an integral part o# the building.

6i#ure (- sho5in# balconies inte#rated into the desi#n of the buildin#

,locate Eoutdoor living space should be located a"ay #rom street #rontages4

"here practicable

,be sheltered #rom the prevailing "ind

,be located to take advantage o# any vie"s or outlook #rom or "ithin the site.

vi. 8n addition to the above4 any communal outdoor open spaces should be

designed to+

,provide an attractive and secure #unctional and high %uality outdoor

environment4 located "ithin the site to #orm a #ocus o# the development

,be generally at and designed to maximise the number o# sunlight hours during

"inter

,be conveniently accessible to all residents

,be overlooked by the principal living rooms and balconies o# d"ellings4 "here at

ground or lo"er levels4 to provide passive surveillance enhance sa#ety.

vii. 0ite landscaping4 including hard and so#t elements4 should be designed and

located to enhance on site amenity by+

• assisting to provide privacy bet"een d"ellings and their private openspaces



• providing an attractive outlook #rom the d"ellings

• providing #or "inter sun and summer shade

• contributing to moderating the scale o# large buildings

• adding visual interest to large areas o# paving

• providing lighting that contributes to "ay;6nding4 sa#ety and security on

site.

viii. <"ellings should have ade%uate oor;to;ceiling height to provide sunlight

and daylight access based on #unction4 design and depth o# the d"elling oor

space. As a guide4 a minimum oor;to;ceiling height o# 2.m #or apartments is

recommended although that may be reduced to not less than 2.m #or single

aspect d"ellings not more than @m deep4 and dual aspect d"ellings not more

than 12m deep. 0ingle aspect d"ellings "hich are deeper than 12m may 7usti#y

oor to ceiling heights greater than 2.m. 8n all cases the head height o#

"indo"s should be maximised.

v. 'he sie o# the communal outdoor living space should be ade%uate #or thenumber o# people the development is designed to accommodate.

vi. Appropriate management and maintenance systems should be provided #or

communal outdoor living space dependent on the scale o# development and the

extent o# communal access to ensure it is available #or all residents o# the

development.

6i#ure ( sho5in# the desi#n and location of communal open space

5ithin a site

e. <esign o# landscaping

i. <evelopment should integrate and retain signi6cant natural #eatures4 includingtrees4 streams and ecological areas.

ii. 0ite landscaping should be located and designed to+

,assist "ith blending ne" developments "ith the surrounding streetscape and&or

any ad7acent public open space



,allo" space #or the planting o# large trees

,enhance energy e5ciency and storm"ater management4 including shading and

s"ale systems

,enhance on;site amenity and improve privacy bet"een d"ellings.

f. Desi#n of parkin# and access

Connections to the neighbourhood

i. Lhere practicable and appropriate4 <developments on larger sites "ith#rontages to t"o or more streets should extend and connect a pedestrian andcycle links4 or "here practicable4 a public street through the site. /ul;de;sacsshould be avoided unless there is no design alternative available.

Location and design of parking

ii. 8ndividual or communal car parking areas should be located and designed to+

,be close and convenient to d"ellings

,be secure4 "ell lit4 or visible #rom d"ellings

,be "ell ventilated i# enclosed

,minimise the e9ects o# noise and #umes by providing separation #rom bedroom

"indo"s

,avoid sur#ace car parking areas #ronting streets and public open spaces

Jprovide visual interest and an attractive appearance4 including the use o#paving patterns and di9erent material types in combination "ith landscaping.

iii. *arking areas and garages should be designed and located grouped to makee5cient use o# land to minimise the number o# vehicle crossings at the street#rontage.

iv. *arking areas should be attractively landscaped.

iv. Lhere practicable4 p*arking4 should either be located underground4 or insemi;basements pro7ecting no more than 1m above ground4 or in locations thatare not visible #rom the street.

v. A monotonous repetition o# garage doors "ithin areas visible #rom the street or

common areas providing outlook #or d"ellings "ithin a site should be avoided.ethods to achieve this include+

• Breaking large numbers o# garages into smaller groups.

• Jarying their alignment4 "idths and orientation and providing recesses o#either the d"elling or garage.

• 8nterspersing garages at ground level "ith landscape #eatures4 habitable

rooms and d"elling entrances.

6i#ure (: sho5in# methods to reduce the visual dominance of #ara#e

doors



Location and design of vehicle and pedestrian access

vi. Jehicle crossings and access "ays should be designed to reduce vehicle

speed and moderate the visual e9ects o# long drive"ays and large areas o# hardpaving "ith landscaping be visually attractive4 using %uality paving and

landscaping and clearly signal to pedestrians the presence o# a vehicle crossing

or access "ay. ethods to achieve this include o9setting or articulating the

drive"ay4 using paving patterns or a combination o# materials to give visual

interest and4 in particular4 the use o# landscaping along the drive"ay.

6i#ure (; sho5in# the use of landscapin# alon# drive5a2s

vii. Jehicle crossings and access "ays should be clearly separated #rompedestrian access. 'he spaces may be or integrated "here designed as a sharedspace "ith pedestrian priority.

viii. Access"ays and routes "ithin the site should be clear and logical4 enhance"ay;6nding and sa#ety and contribute to the %uality o# open spaces through thedevelopment.

viii. 'he design o# pedestrian routes bet"een d"elling entries4 carpark areas4

private and communal open space and the street should provide e%ual physical



access #or people o# all ages and physical abilities and provide a high level o#pedestrian sa#ety and convenience.

ix. amps4 "here necessary4 should be minimal in length and integrated into thedesign o# the building and landscaping.

Accessibility of common areas

ix. 8nternal /common areas "ithin the site and "here practicable4 externalcommon areas buildings should be designed to provide e%ual physical access #orpeople o# all ages and abilities have universal access 4 "ith re#erence to :F0121+2DD1 S<esign #or access and mobility? buildings and associated #acilities= ./ommon areas should also allo" #or standard household #urniture to be easilymoved in and out. 'his includes providing corridors and circulation spaces o#su5cient dimension and minimising stairs "here possible. 'he A< illustratespossible "ays o# achieving this.

#. Infrastructure and servicin#

i. 'here should be ade%uate capacity in the existing storm"ater and publicreticulated "ater supply and "aste"ater net"ork to service the proposeddevelopment. All service connections and on site in#rastructure must be located"ithin the boundary o# the proposed site it serves o# have access to the publicnet"ork by an appropriate legal mechanism.

ii. e%uired in#rastructure should integrate into the design o# the site. 'hisincludes lo" impact storm"ater design devices4 overland o"paths&oodplains4 "aste"ater systems4 and "ater supply.

iii. ubbish storage areas should be+

• comply "ith the standards #or multi;unit development in the /ouncil=s 0olid

Laste Byla"

• be easily accessible #rom the d"ellings & units and either

• be incorporated into the design o# the building and or screened #rom public

vie" to be visually unobtrusive and not dominate the main entrance to anyd"elling or neighbouring d"ellings.

iv. *lant4 exhaust4 intake units and other mechanical and electrical e%uipmentlocated on either the #acades or the roo# o# a building should be integrated intothe overall design and be screened #rom public vie" contained in as #e"structures as possible.

h. 3ater sensitive desi#n

i. En site storm"ater management should be integrated into the site design4including landscaped areas.

i. :e" d"ellings should be designed to incorporate "ater sensitive

design principles that use natural systems and processes

#or storm"ater management to minimise adverse e9ects and protect and

enhance the values and #unctions o# natural ecosystems. 'his may include+

,a "ater sensitve design approach that is appropriate to the scale o# the

development,maximising localised "ater collection4 retention and re;use



,avoiding the use o# high contaminant generating building products

,minimising storm"ater runo9 by maximising vegetated areas and

soil in6ltration

,using ecologically sensitive techni%ues to reduce and treat storm"ater o"s.

3. :e" buildings accessory to the permitted or restricted discretionary non;residential activities listed in the activity table

a. Building design and external appearance

i. e#er to the assessment criteria in clauses 3(a)(iv)4 3(a)(viii);(x) and 3(a)(xii)above.

b. <esign o# landscaping

i. e#er to the assessment criteria in clause 3(e)(ii) above.

c. <esign o# parking and access

i. e#er to the assessment criteria in clause 3(#)(ii) above.

d. 0ervicing

i. e#er to the assessment criteria in clauses 3(g)(iii);(iv) above.

e. Later sensitive design

i. e#er to the assessment criteria in clauses 3(h) above.

(. Retirement villa#es that are a restricted discretionar2 activit2 in the

+i,ed )ousin# 'uburban> +i,ed )ousin# Urban and /errace )ousin#and Apartment 0uildin#s zone

a. 'he assessment criteria in clause 3(a);(d)4 (e)(i) and (#);(h) above apply inaddition to the #ollo"ing+

i. 0ite landscaping should be located and designed to enhance on;site amenity"ithin purpose built private and communal open spaces.

ii. ' o limit disturbance to surrounding residential neighbours4 late evening orearly morning service deliveries should be avoided.

*. +inor d5ellin#s in the "ar#e "ot zonea. e9ects on the planned built character o# the one

i. 'he minor household unit should maintain and complement the spaciouslandscape character o# the one4 in particular by ensuring+

; the design and location o# the minor d"elling complements the landscape%ualities or any natural #eatures in the area

; the minor d"elling is in close proximity to the main d"elling on the siteand retains the appearance o# a single d"elling on the site (including thebuilding4 access and service areas)4 as vie"ed #rom public places andneighbouring sites.

b. "aste"ater capacity



i. e#er to the assessment criteria in clause 1D.2(2)(a) above.

1<a Assessment 4 Alternative hei#ht in relation toboundar2

1<a.1 +atters of discretion

Lhen using the alternative height in relation to boundary control in the ixed

ousing rban one4 the /ouncil "ill restrict its discretion to+

a. <aylight and sunlight access

b. Jisual dominance e9ects.

1<a.! Assessment criteria

1. Lhen considering the purpose o# the control "ithin the ixed ousing rban

one4 buildings should be designed and located to+

a. retain reasonable daylight access #or neighbouring sites and "here

practicable4 reasonable sunlight access #or the outdoor living space and principal

living room o# neighbouring sites4 particularly bet"een the hours o# 1Dam;2pm

during the "inter e%uinox .

b. minimise visual dominance e9ects to neighbouring sites4 particularly "here

the neighbour=s principal living room has outlook to"ards the site.

11. Assessment ; <evelopment control in#ringements

11.1 +atters of discretion

8n addition to the general matters set out in clause 2.3 o# the general provisions4the council "ill restrict its discretion to the matters listed belo" #or the relevantdevelopment control in#ringement+

Ior development control in#ringements4 the council "ill restrict its discretion tothe #ollo"ing matters+

a. >9ects on the planned built character o# the oneb. >9ects on the amenity o# neighbouring sites

c. 0ite characteristicsd. <evelopment and proposal characteristicse. 'he purpose o# the control#. 'he matters listed belo" #or the relevant development control in#ringement.

1. 0uildin# hei#ht> hei#ht in relation to boundar2> buildin# covera#e>side and rear 2ards

a. sunlight and daylight e9ects o# additional building scale on neighbouringsites4 streets and public open spaces(sunlight access4 dominance4 visualamenity)

b. consistency "ith the planned #uture #orm and character o# the area& one



c. protection #rom coastal inundation and sea;level rise "ithin identi6ed areas.

1. +a,imum impervious area

a. re#er to the matters o# discretion in clause 1. o# the Auckland;"ide; 0torm"ater management rule .1.2..1(1) 0torm"ater anagement OIlo".

%. utlook space

a. e9ects o# reduced privacy and outlook

(. 'eparation bet5een buildin#s 5ithin a site

a. dominance e9ects

b. e9ects o# reduced daylight and sunlight access and ventilation.

*. "andscapin#

a. e9ects on streetscape amenity

b. e9ects on storm"ater absorption.

-. 6ront 2ards> fences and #ara#es

a. e9ects on streetscape amenity and sa#ety.

. +inimum d5ellin# size> da2li#ht to d5ellin#s> minimum oor toceilin# hei#ht> stora#e> servicin# and 5aste> minimum dimension ofprincipal livin# rooms and principal bedrooms> outdoor livin# space

a. e9ects o# reduced living and circulation space4 sunlight&daylight access and

storage on residential amenity.

. niversal access

a. e9ects on accessibility.

!. Riparian 2ard> ma,imum impervious area 5ithin a riparian 2ard andcoastal protection 2ard

a. e9ects on the #unction o# the yard

b. e9ects on natural haards

c. amenity and character

d. public access.

11.! Assessment criteria

8n addition to the general assessment criteria #or development controlin#ringements in clause 2.3 o# the general provisions the council "ill consider therelevant criteria belo" #or the listed development control in#ringements.

1. Lhen assessing development control in#ringements4 the #ollo"ing criteria "ill #orm the basis #or determining "hether granting consent is "arranted4 in

addition to the matters in (1);(1D) belo". Ior the avoidance o# doubt4 the



#ollo"ing list o# criteria should be read as "hole and not isolation #rom oneanother.

a. Lhether the site4 location or type o# the activity has any unusual #eatures or

particular characteristics that make compliance "ith the development control

unnecessary or impracticable4 such as+

i. site sie4 shape4 topography4 substratum4 soil type4 vegetation or natural

haard susceptibility

ii. adverse topography or the unusual use or particular location o#

buildings on neighbouring sites

b. Lhether the e9ects o# the control in#ringement still achieves the purpose o#

the control? or "ill in the circumstances result in a better environmental outcome

in respect to the purpose o# the control?

c. *articular consideration "ill be given to adverse e9ects on the planned built

character o# the area and adverse e9ects on the amenity o# neighbouring sites

"hen in#ringing any one or more o# the #ollo"ing development controls+

i. Building heightii. height in relation to boundaryiii. alternative height in relation to boundary in the ixed ousing rban onesand 'errace ousing and Apartment Buildings oneiv. height in relation to boundary in the 'errace ousing andApartment Buildings one "here it ad7oins lo"er density onesv. building coverage

vi. landscapingvii. outlook spaceviii. daylightix. side and rear yards in the -arge -ot onex. #ront yard.

e. Lhether the in#ringement "ill4 in combination "ith other control

in#ringements4 give rise to adverse cumulative e9ects on the environment. 'his

"ill re%uire the e9ects o# multiple development control in#ringements to be

considered as a "hole and not in isolation #rom one another.

!. 0uildin# hei#ht> hei#ht in relation to boundar2> and buildin#setbacks> buildin# covera#e> landscapin# and side and rear 2ards

a. 'unli#ht and da2li#ht access> visual dominance and visual amenit2>9eects of additional buildin# scale on nei#hbourin#sites> streets and public open spaces @sunli#ht access> dominance>visual amenit2

i. 8n#ringing o# the control should not result in the building dominating orunreasonably shading the outdoor living space or "indo"s to habitable rooms o#ad7oining d"ellings.

i. Lhen considering the purpose o# the control4 particular consideration "ill begiven to the location o# the neighbouring 'he building should be designed toavoid dominance4 over;shado"ing4 or reduced access to sunlight o# the



ad7oining d"ellings and their principal living room and outdoor living spaces.ethods to achieve this include providing variations in building heights4 buildingsetbacks4 or breaks in building massing.

b. &onsistenc2 5ith the planned future built form and character of thearea? of the zone

i. Lhere height is in#ringed4 the proposal must demonstrate that the relevantpolicy in the one regarding character and building height and bulk 'he heightand bulk o# buildings must be consistent "ith the planned built character o# theone as de6ned in the purpose statement o# the control.

c. Protection from coastal inundation and seaFlevel rise 5ithin identiBedareas

i. <evelopment that in#ringes the building height may be acceptable "herethe 6nished oor level is raised $DDmm above the "ater depth o# the one percent A>* coastal storm tide inundation plus the 1m pro7ected sea level rise in the

locations identi6ed on the planning maps.

c. 0uildin# desi#n in the /errace )ousin# and Apartment 0uildin#s zone

i. Lhen considering the purpose o# the control+

; the additional height should achieve an attractive and integrated roo# #orm

; "hether the development provides semi;basement parking "ithin a buildingplinth o# a design that achieves a good standard o# streetscape amenity and o# aheight that provides privacy #or residents at ground oor level.

ii. 'he building should still provide oor to ceiling heights that "ill achievecriterion 1D.2.2(e) O on;site amenity4 #or up to 6ve storeys4 or six or sevenstoreys in areas sub7ect to the Additional eight /ontrol.

d. 0uildin# covera#e and landscapin# in the +i,ed )ousin# 'uburbanand +i,ed )ousin# Urban zones

i. Lhen considering applications to in#ringe building coverage and landscapingby up to $ per cent in the ixed ousing 0uburban and ixed ousing rbanones4 the /ouncil "ill consider "hether+

; the development provides #or terrace housing or other more intensive housingtypes that necessitate greater building coverage? and

; the site is o# a sie su5cient or the development is designed in a manner thatmitigates the visual dominance e9ects o# increased building coverage to thestreet and neighbouring sites4 "hile achieving the planned built character o# theone.

%. +a,imum impervious area

a. e#er to the assessment criteria in .1.2..2(3) 0torm"ater anagement OIlo" .

(. utlook space

a. <evelopment that in#ringes the outlook control "ill need to demonstrate thatthere "ill be a reasonable standard o# visual and acoustic privacy bet"een



d"ellings4 including their outdoor living space. ethods to achieve this includeLhen considering the purpose o# the control4 particular consideration "ill begiven to the use o# o9;setting or changing the orientation o# balconies and"indo"s to avoid direct over;looking4 the use o# screening devices andlandscaping.

*. 6ront 2ards> fences

a. >9ects on streetscape amenity and sa#ety

a. <evelopment that in#ringes the #ront yard control "ill need to demonstratethat the proposed setback is consistent "ith Lhen considering the purpose o#the control "ithin the -arge -ot4 ural and /oastal 0ettlement4 0ingle ouse4ixed ousing 0uburban one4 particular consideration "ill be given to thetypical depth o# yard in the surrounding neighbourhood4 particularly those o#ad7oining sites. 'his is particularly important "here the development is in closeproximity to ad7oins or is directly opposite to an identi6ed historic character orhistoric heritage area.

ii. <evelopment that in#ringes the #ences control "ill need to demonstrate thatthe proposed #ence "ill enable direct sightlines to the d"elling #rom anyad7oining street or public open space and vice versa.

-. Gara#es

a. Lhen considering the purpose o# the control4 particular consideration "ill begiven to the #ollo"ing+

i. Lhether the garage is set back #rom the building #aNade to provide visual relie# "hen vie"ed #rom the street.

ii. Lhether existing or proposed trees4 hedges4 vegetation or other landscapingelements "ill screen or so#ten the garage or carport "hen vie"ed #rom thestreet.

. +inimum d5ellin# size> da2li#ht to d5ellin#s> minimum oor toceilin# hei#ht> stora#e> servicin# and 5aste> minimum dimension ofprincipal livin# rooms and principal bedrooms> outdoor livin# space

a. >9ects o# reduced living and circulation space4 daylight access and storage onresidential amenity

a. All habitable rooms in d"ellings should be naturally lit and should not rely on

borro"ed light #rom other rooms.

b. <"ellings should have ade%uate natural light that avoids the need #or thed"elling to be arti6cially lit during daylight hours.

iii. /onsideration "ill be given to the con6guration and orientation o# the d"ellingso that sunlight access is maximised to principal living rooms.

c. Lhen considering the purpose o# the control4 particular consideration "ill begiven to the use o# built in #urniture and meanine areas "ith good access andhead height and "hether a larger private outdoor space provides amenity thatmitigates a smaller d"elling sie.

:. utdoor livin# space



a. 'he outdoor living space should be o# a #unctional sie and dimension toprovide #or the likely day to day outdoor activities o# residents4 includingade%uate space #or a table and chairs su5cient to sit the intended number o#occupants (2 people per bedroom) and utility areas and circulation around them.

b. 'he d"elling should include #unctional outdoor living space that receives an

ade%uate degree o# sunlight4 particularly bet"een the hours o# 1Dam;2pm duringthe "inter e%uinox4 or "here this is not practicable4 consideration "ill be given to"hether other useable living areas "ithin the d"elling achieve this.

c. /onsideration "ill be given to "hether high %uality communal open space isprovided "ithin the site that compensates #or a reduction in the sie o# outdoorliving space associated "ith a d"elling.

;. Riparian 2ard> ma,imum impervious area 5ithin a riparian 2ard andcoastal protection 2ard

a. 6unction of the 2ard

i. 'he in#ringement should minimise adverse e9ects on the #unction o# the yardparticularly in regard to ooding4 erosion4 stream health or "ater %uality4 takinginto account any mitigation measures4 including planting "ith native plantsand&or providing a "ider setback else"here that "ill enhance the #unction o# theyard.

ii. 'he continuity o# any vegetation corridor should be maintained.

iii. 0ite "orks and associated vehicle movements should be minimised "ithin theyard.

iv. Lhether there is no practicable alternative to development or impervious area"ithin the yard and that the development or impervious area is located as #ar#rom the /A or stream as possible.

v. Lhether development or impervious area "ithin the yard is re%uired #or thereasonable use and development o# the site4 including #or the provision o# publicaccess or in#rastructure such as recreational trails4 bridges&culverts4 undergroundutilities4 "aste"ater or storm"ater in#rastructure

b. eects on natural hazards

i. <evelopment "ithin the yard should not exacerbate the risk or potential o#natural haards on the site or surrounding area.

c. amenit2 and character

i. <evelopment "ithin the yard should not detract #rom the amenity andcharacter values o# the site4 the coastal environment or the stream corridor.

d. public access

i. 8n#ringing the yard should not unduly preclude #uture opportunities #ordeveloping public access4 particularly through esplanade reserves.

$. 0eparation bet"een buildings "ithin a site

a. <ominance e9ects



i. <evelopment that in#ringes this control should not result in the building visuallydominating the outdoor living space or "indo"s to habitable roomso# d"ellings on the same site.

b. >9ects o# reduced daylight and sunlight access and ventilation

i. <evelopment that in#ringes this control "ill need to demonstrate that thed"ellings "ill receive a good degree o# daylight and ventilation4 and "ill notreduce access to sunlight4 particularly #or d"ellings at lo"er building levels.

@. niversal access

a. >9ects on accessibility

i. Ior development that in#ringes this control consideration "ill be given to"hether meeting the control "ould cause a signi6cant amount o# landmodi6cation and adverse e9ects on the landscape or natural #eatures o# the site.

ii. /onsideration "ill also be given to "hether other universal design #eatures areincorporated into the development that "ould mitigate any adverse e9ectscreated by the in#ringement.

12. 0pecial in#ormation re%uirements

12. 0pecial in#ormation re%uirements

A design statement is re%uired #or the activities speci6ed in the table belo". 'he

design statement is re%uired to include as a minimum the matters indicated

"ithin the t 'able belo". as set out in clause 2..2 o# the General provisions.

'he extent o# in#ormation provided #or each matter should correspond "ith thescale and complexity o# the proposed development and the scale and

signi6cance o# any potential e9ects in relation to the locality. 'he general

provisions o# G1./ provide #urther explanation as to the in#ormation that may be

expected "ithin a design statement #or each o# the speci6ed matters. <ra"ings4

illustrations and supporting "ritten explanation should be proportionate to the

complexity and signi6cance o# the development proposal. e#er to the A< #or

guidance on the preparation o# design statements.

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Applications #or land use consent #or multiple d"ellings "ithin an applicationarea must sho" the #ollo"ing in#ormation on the architectural plans in order tosupport a complying subdivision in the #uture+

• proposed site boundaries around proposed d"ellings

• proposed servicing.

Proposed amendments to deBnitions

et site area

'he total area o# a site4 excluding+ any area o"ned in common4

• any area sub7ect to a road "idening designation4

• any part o# an entrance strip and

• any legal right o# "ay

• any access site private "ays.

Eisuall2 open

Ior the purpose o# the #ences rule in the residential ones4 visually open meansable to be vie"ed through4 and "ith not less than $D per cent openness over theelevation o# the #ence. Epen areas exclude any sur#ace o# the #ence "hich issolid4 but may include "ire mesh4 or "rought iron or similar elements "ith a#acing edge not thicker than 12mm and spaced at not less than Dmm centres.



+inor D5ellin#

A d"elling not exceeding @$m2 o# net internal oor area that is secondary to themain d"elling on the site.

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