Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Newinfrastructure

14.2.1.1

(a)Not exceed 10m²in area above-ground;

(b)Not exceed 2.5m inheight;

(c)Comply with theheightin relation toboundarylimits for the zone in which it is located;

(d)Comply with theheightin relation toboundarylimits for the adjoining zone, if located in road or unformed road;

(e)Not exceed the relevant noise limits that are applicable to that zone, when measured at the nearestboundary of thesite;

(f)Any other relevant conditions applying to that activity listed withinRules 14.3–14.12.

(2) The conditions inRule 14.2.1.1(1)do not apply to:

(a)Activities with specific conditions relating to area,height,location and noise listed elsewhere withinRules 14.3–14.12;

(b)Roads or other lineal transport networks;

(c)Road network activities, which include lighting and signage structures; and

(d)Activities subject toNational Environmental Standards Telecommunication Facilities 2016.

P2

Construction noise

14.2.1.2

P3

Any activity emitting electric and magnetic fields

14.2.1.3

P4

Any activity emitting radio frequency fields

14.2.1.4

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

The operation, maintenance, repair and removal of existinginfrastructure

Nil

P2

Minor upgrading of existing infrastructure

(a)Are within 5m of the existing alignment or location;

(b)Do not increase theheightof any existing pole or support structure by more than 15%;

(c)Do not increase the diameter (width) of any existing pole or support structure by more than 15%;

(d)Do not increase the diameter of any existing above-ground pipe by more than 15%; and

(e)Do not increase the area of any existing above-ground structure by more than 15%.

(2)Alterations and additions to overhead electricity and telecommunication lines on existing poles or support structures involving any of the following:

(a)The addition of conductors to form a twinned or duplex-pairing;

(b)The reconductoring of the line with higher capacity conductors;

(c)The resagging of conductors;

(d)The addition of longer, more efficient insulators;

(e)The addition of earth wires (which may contain telecommunication lines), earthpeaks and lightning rods;

(f)The addition, replacement or relocation of transformers;

(g)The addition, replacement or relocation of circuits and conductors;

(h)The addition or replacement of telecommunication lines and fittings;

(i)The replacement of existing crossarms with crossarms of an alternative design;

(j)The increase in voltage of electric lines up to 110kV; or

(k)The installation of mid-span electricity poles in existing networks to address clearances inNew Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances 34:2001 ISSN 0114-0663 (NZECP34:2001).

(3)The addition, replacement or relocation of existing antennas where:

(a)The antennas shall not increase in area by more than 20% of the relevant permitted standard for new antennas; and

(b)The antennas shall not increase inheightby more than 20% of the relevant permitted standard for new antennas.

(5)Theminor upgrading of existing infrastructuremust not remove any tree identified inSchedule 30.2.

P3

Temporary infrastructure

P4

Earthworks activities associated withinfrastructure

(a)Do not exceed a volume of more than 2,500m³for any single activity;

(b)Do not exceed an area of more than 2,500m²for any single activity;

(c)Within 10m of a watercourse or 20m ofmean high water springsdo not exceed a volume of more than 5m³and an area of more than 5m²for any single activity;

(d)Erosion and sediment controls are implemented and maintained to retain sediment on thesiteof theearthworksactivity;

(e)Allfill material used must becleanfill;

(f)Areas exposed byearthworksactivities are to be recontoured and replanted within 6 months of the commencement of theearthworks;

(g)Earthworksshall not obstruct or divert any stormwater overland flow path or result in changed stormwater drainage patterns on anothersite;

(2)Rule 14.3.1.3(1)(f)does not apply toearthworksrequired to establish a foundation or surface that will ultimately be sealed or constructed upon.

(3)Earthworks associated with infrastructure inLandscapeandNatural Character Areasmust not:

1. Exceed 1.5m in height in relation to the cut or fill batter face; and
2. Use imported soil, other than the placement of aggregate/metal on any access track or in association with laying underground infrastructure; and
3. Disturb or move more than 50m³or exceed an area of 250m²in aSignificant Amenity Landscapesand dune over any consecutive 12 month time period; and
4. Disturb or move more than 50m³or exceed an area of 250m²in a High orOutstanding Natural Character Areaof the coastal environment over any consecutive 12 month time period; and
5. Disturb or move more than 50m³or exceed an area of 250m²in anOutstanding Natural FeatureorOutstanding Natural Landscapes over any consecutive 12 month time period.

P5

Trimming, maintenance or removal of vegetation or trees associated withinfrastructure

(a)No tree identified inSchedule 30.2is removed;

(b)Any required trimming of a tree identified inSchedule 30.2is either:

Note:Trees in and around electrical assets are required to be in accordance with theElectricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003.

P6

Pipe and cable bridge structures for the conveyance of electricity, telecommunications, water, wastewater, stormwater and gas

P7

Electric vehicle chargers

(a)Do not exceed maximumheightof 1.8m each;

(b)Do not exceed a maximum area of 1.5m²each;

(c)Have a socket connection, or a fitted cable-management accessory;

(d)Have at least one formed car park (in accordance with the relevant requirements ofTable 14.12.5.11) per connection or charging cable if thesite is located outside the road;

(e)Are not located in anIdentified Area.

P8

Service connections

(1)There is no connection to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1.

P9

Minor infrastructure structure

P10

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems attached to existingbuildings and structures

P11

Signage associated withinfrastructure
required for health and safety or asset identification purposes and/or required by legislation

Nil

P12

Service connections forsubdivision

(a)Wastewater;

(b)Water supply;

(c)Stormwater (a management system that complies withRule 14.11.1.1);

(d)Electricity supply;

(e)Telecommunications that is hard-wired or wireless; and

(f)Vehicle access that complies withRule 14.12.1.1.

(3)Within all zones, except the Rural and Country Living Zones, the water supply required underRule 14.3.1.8(1)(b)must be adequate for fire fighting purposes.

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Buildings, structures and sensitive land uses within theNational Grid Yardin existing Residential or Village Zones as of 18 July 2018

14.4.1.1

(1)Within theNational Grid Yardin the Residential or Village Zone:

(a)Buildingalterations and additions to an existingbuildingor structure for asensitive land usethat does not involve an increase in thebuildingheightor footprint;

(b)Newbuildingsand structures that are not for asensitive land use;

(c)Infrastructure(other than for the reticulation and storage of water for irrigation purposes) undertaken by anetwork utility operatoras defined in theResource Management Act 1991.

(2)Allbuildings or structures permitted byRule 14.4.1.1(1)must:

1. Comply with theNew Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances 34:2001 ISSN 0114-0663under allNational Gridtransmission line operating conditions;
2. Locate a minimum of 12m from the outer visible foundation of anyNational Gridtower and a minimum 12m from any pole and associated stay wire, unless it is one of the following:
   1. A buildingor structure where Transpower has given written approval in accordance with clause 2.4.1 of theNew Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances 34:2001 ISSN 0114-0663;
3. The maximumheightof fences are 2.5m within 5m from the nearestNational GridPole or 6m from the nearestNational GridTower.

P2

Buildings, structures andsensitive land use within theNational Grid Yardin all other zones as of 18 July 2018

P3

Earthworksactivities within theNational Grid Yard

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Below ground distribution lines

Nil

P2

Overhead distribution lines and support structures within the Rural Zone

14.5.1.1

1. Overhead distribution lines and support structures that comply with the following:
   
   1. Do not exceeda voltage up to and including110kV; and
   2. Do not exceed a maximumheightof 25m; or
   3. Do not exceed a maximumheightof 30m for co-location of at least two operators; and
   4. Are not located within an identified area.

P3

Overhead distribution lines and support structures within road or unformed road located adjacent to the Rural Zone

P4

Substations and associated transformers and switching stations

14.5.1.2

1. Substations and associated transformers and switching stations distributing electricity that comply with the following:
   
   1. Distribute electricity at a voltage up to and including 110kV; and
   2. Are located within the Business Zone, Business Town Centre Zone, Tamahere Business Zone, Te Kowhai Airpark Zone, Industrial Zone, Heavy Industrial Zone and Motor Sport and Recreation Zone; and
   3. Any ancillarybuildingsdo not exceed 100m² ingross floor area; and
   4. Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P5

Construction or alteration of abuildingfor asensitive land use

14.5.1.3

1. The construction or alteration of abuildingfor asensitive land usethat complies with all of the following conditions:
   
   1. It is set back a minimum of 10m from the centre of line of any electrical distribution or transmission lines, notassociated with theNational Grid, that operateat a voltage of up to110kV; or
   2. It is set back a minimum of 12m from the centre of line of any electrical distribution or transmission lines, notassociated with theNational Grid, that operateat a voltage of 110kV or more.

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Small-scale electricity generation

14.6.1.1

(a)Small-scale electricity generationandcommunity-scale electricity generationthat comply with each of the following conditions, where applicable:

(a)Is not located within anIdentified Area;

(b)Is not located on a road, or unformed road;

(c)Less than 20kW of electricity is generated;

(d)Maximum one wind turbine persitein the Residential, Rangitahi Peninsula and Village Zones;

(e)Freestanding wind turbines must not exceed thebuildingheightlimit of the zone in which they are located by more than 3m;

(f)Freestanding wind turbines have a maximum blade diameter of 2.5m;

(g)Roof-mounted wind turbines must not exceed thebuildingheightlimit of the zone in which they are located by more than 3m;

(h)Roof-mounted wind turbines have a maximum blade diameter of 2.5m;

(i)Any wind turbine on asiteadjoining Residential, Rangitahi Peninsula or Village Zones must meet theheightin relation toboundarylimits on the boundary with that adjoining zone;

(j)Solar panels on the roof of abuildingmust not exceed 1.5m inheightabove the existing roof;

(k)Wind turbinenoisemust:

(i)Not exceed the background sound level (L95) by more than 5dBA, or a level of 40dBA (L95), whichever is the greater, when measured at operational wind speeds, and for properties located adjacent to the facility when measured at:

A. Any existingbuilding or structure forsensitive land uses; and

B. Any potentialbuildingsitewhere abuildingor structure forsensitive land usescould be located as a permitted activity;

(ii)Be measured and assessed in accordance withNZS6808: 2010 Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise.

P2

Community-scale electricity generation

P3

Research and exploratory-scale investigations for renewable electricity generation activities

14.6.1.2

1. Research and exploratory-scale investigations for renewable electricity generation activitiesthat comply with all of the following:
   
   1. The noise limits that are applicable to the zone;
   2. Theheightof any equipment must not exceed thebuildingheightlimit of the zone in which they are located by more than 3m;
   3. The size and location of any equipment must not exceedheightin relation toboundaryrelevant to the zone in which it is located; and
   4. Setbacks relevant to the zone in which it is located;
   5. Is not located within anidentified area;
   6. Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

P4

Temporary diesel-fuelled electricity generation activities

Nil

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Below ground pipelines for the conveyance of liquid fuels and gas

14.7.1.1

(a)Below ground pipelines for the conveyance of liquid fuels and gas that comply with all of the following:

(i)Any aboveground sections of pipeline must comply with the following:

A.Not exceed 25m in length, and

B.Not exceed 300mm in diameter.

(ii)Gas pipelines must not exceed a gauge pressure of 2,000 kilopascals.

(iii)Is not located within anidentified area.

P2

Below ground pipelines located within anIdentified Area

14.7.1.2

(a)Below ground pipelines for the conveyance of liquid fuels and gas located within anIdentified Areathat comply with the following:

(i)There are no aboveground sections of pipeline within theIdentified Area; and

(ii)Gas pipelines must not exceed a gauge pressure of 2,000 kilopascals.

P3

Storage facilities and pump stations for liquid fuels and gas

14.7.1.3

(a)Storage facilities and pump stations for liquid fuels and gas that comply with all of the following:

(i)Is not located within anIdentified Area; and

(ii)Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Meteorological enclosures andbuildings, including automatic weather stations

14.8.1.1

(a)Meteorological enclosures andbuildings, including automatic weather stations, that comply with all of the following:

(i)The size of the structure must not exceed 30m²ingross floor area;

(ii)The structure complies with any relevantbuildingheightcondition for the applicable zone;

(iii)Is not located within anIdentified Area;

(iv)Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

P2

Meteorological and air quality monitoring structures and devices

14.8.1.2

(a)Meteorological and air quality monitoring structures and devices that comply with all of the following:

(i)Do not exceed 12m inheight;

(ii)There shall be no more than one instrument or device persite;

(iii)Is not located within anIdentified Area;

(iv)Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Antennasassociated with amateur radio configurations

14.9.1.1

(a)Antennasassociated with amateur radio configurations that comply with all of the following:

(i)Where attached to abuildingor other structure (including a mast):

A.The maximum diameter is 2m for anantennadish;

B.The maximum area is 2m²in area for a panel antenna;

C.The maximum dimension in any direction is 2m for a panelantenna;

D.The antenna must not overhang asiteboundary;

(ii)One pedestal-mountedantennapersite that meets the following:

A.Theantennais pivoted less than 4m above the ground;

B.The maximum diameter is 5m;

C.Complies with the setback andheightin relation toboundaryrequirements of the relevant zone;

(iii)Are not located within anIdentified Area;

(iv)Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

P2

Aerials associated with amateur radio configurations

14.9.1.2

(a)Aerials associated with amateur radio configurations that comply with all of the following:

(i)Any of the elements making up the aerial do not exceed 80mm in diameter;

(ii)For horizontal HF yagi aerials, the maximum element length does not exceed 14.9m, and the boom length does not exceed 13m;

(iii)No part of the aerial (including aerial wires) overhangs asiteboundary;

(iv)The setback standards applying tobuildingsin the applicable zone, except that aerial wires are not required to comply with the setback standards;

(v)No part of the aerial exceeds the maximum statedheightapplying tobuildings in the applicable zone by more than 2m (except for vertical aerials as provided for inRule 14.9.1.2(1)(f)below);

(vi)For vertical aerials, one vertical aerial to a maximumheightof 20m, provided there is only one vertical aerial or one supporting structure (and attached aerial(s) orantenna(s) underRule 14.9.1.3(1)(c)below persitethat exceeds the maximum statedheight applying tobuildings in the applicable zone by more than 2m;

(vii)Are not located within anIdentified Area;

(viii)Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

P3

Support structures associated with amateur radio configurations

14.9.1.3

(a)Support structures associated with amateur radio configurations that comply with all of the following:

(i)For wire aerials of less than 115mm in outside diameter, no more than six support poles persiteprovided that:

A.The maximumheightof the support poles is the maximumbuildingheightapplying in the zone in which they are located;

B.The setback andheightin relation toboundarystandards shall not apply to these support poles;

(ii)Where guy wires are used these must not exceed 12mm in diameter;

(iii)One pole support structure (excluding support poles for wire aerials) or lattice support structure persite, provided that:

A.The maximumheightof the pole support structure is 9m and the maximum inscribed circle of the pole and any lowering mechanism shall be 600mm below 4m inheightand 115mm above 4m; or

B.The maximumheightof the lattice support structure is 9m and the maximum inscribed circle and any lowering mechanism shall be 900mm below 8m inheight and 660mm above 8m;

C.The pole or lattice structure is located in accordance with setback standards applying tobuildingsin the zone in which they are located. For the purpose of this rule theheightin relation toboundarystandards shall not apply to the pole or lattice support structure;

D.Where guy wires are used these must not exceed 12mm in diameter;

E.At no point must any guy wire overhang theboundary;

(iv)For eachsite, one support structure can exceed the maximum statedheightapplying tobuildingsin the applicable zone by more than 2m, provided that:

A.The maximumheightof the support structure and any attached aerials orantennas is 20m;

B.The supporting structure may be one of the following:

A.A guyed mast. The maximum inscribed circle of the mast below 9m shall be 1000mm, and above 9m shall be 115mm, or

B.A guyed lattice mast. The maximum inscribed circle of the mast below 9m shall be 1000mm, and above 9m shall be 300mm. The mast may be of constant width or tapering, or

C.A self-supporting lattice mast. The maximum inscribed circle of the mast below 9m shall be 1000mm, and above 9m must fit within a tapering envelope with a maximum inscribed circle of 660mm at 9m and 420mm at 20m, or

D.A self-supporting tubular mast. The maximum inscribed circle of the mast below 9m shall be 1000mm, and above 9m must fit within a tapering envelope with a maximum inscribed circle of 230mm at 9m and 115mm at 20m; and

C.There may be local enlargement of the support structure to accommodate a rotator mechanism; and

D.The supporting structure is located in accordance with setback standards applying tobuildingsin the applicable zone. For the purpose of this rule theheightin relation toboundarystandards shall not apply to the supporting structure; and

E.Where guy wires are used, these must not exceed 12 mm in diameter; and

F.At no point must any guy wire overhang theboundary;

(v)Are not located within anIdentified Area; and

(vi)Is not located on a road, or unformed road.

Activity

Activity specific conditions

P1

Ancillary equipment⁺¹

14.10.1.1

(a)Ancillary equipmentthat complies with the following:

(i)It is not connected to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1.

P2

Below ground telecommunications and radiocommunications facilities, lines, cables and ducts

Nil

P3

Cabinets+¹

14.10.1.2

(a)Cabinetsthat comply with the following condition:

(i)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P4

Antennasand lines attached to retaining walls, tunnels, bridges and other structures located within the road+¹

14.10.1.3

(a)Antennasthat comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1;

(ii)Panelantennado not exceed 0.7m in width;

(iii)Dishantennado not exceed 0.6m in width within the Residential Zone;

(iv)Within the Residential Zone the maximum number ofantennaspersiteis 4.

P5

Antennas+¹attached to a building and/or structure

14.10.1.4

(a)Antennasattached to abuildingand/or structure that comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1;

(ii)Thebuildingand/or structure is located within:

A.Business Zone

B.Business Town Centre Zone

C.Tamahere Business Zone

D.Te Kowhai Airpark Zone

E.Industrial Zone

F.Heavy Industrial Zone

G.Motor Sport and Recreation Zone

H.Rural Zone

I.Country Living Zone

J.Reserve Zone

(iii)The face of theantennadoes not exceed 1.5m²or 1.2m in diameter for dishantennas.

(b)Rule 14.10.1.4does not apply to private televisionantennas and satellite dishes +2

P6

Antennasinside new or existing buildings

Nil

P7

Antennasnot attached to a building and/or structure

14.10.1.5

(a)Antennasthat comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)GPSantennasthat do not exceed the following dimensions:

A.300mm high: and

B.130mm in diameter.

(ii)Omni-directional 'whip' or di-pole typeantennasthat do not exceed the following dimensions:

A.1.6m high;

B.1.5m horizontal length whip or rod; or

C.Cross section element no more than 60mm in diameter.

(iii)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

(iv)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1.

P8

Small cell units exceeding the permitted volumetric dimension of 0.11m² regulated in theNESTF

14.10.1.6

(a)Small cell units exceeding the permitted volumetric dimension of 0.11m² regulated in theNESTFthat comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Do not exceed a maximum volumetric dimension of 0.25m²;

(ii)Are not located within anIdentified Area; and

(iii)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1.

P9

Poles,antennasand headframes+¹

14.10.1.7

(a)Any poles and attachedantenna that comply with the following conditions:

(i)Are not located within anIdentified Area;

(ii)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1;

(iii)Comply with theheightin relation toboundarylimits for the zone in which it is located;

(iv)Not exceed the height limits set out in the following table:

(b)Headframes that comply with the following conditions:

(i)Comply with theheightin relation toboundarylimits for the zone in which it is located;

(ii)Within the Residential Zone do not exceed 1.0m diameter; or

(iii)Within all other zones and unformed roads do not exceed 6.0m diameter; and

(iv)Within the road do not exceed 0.7m diameter.

(c)Rule 14.10.1.7(1)does not apply to lightning rods and GPS antenna, omni directional whip antenna, ancillary telecommunication devices and earthpeaks.

P10

Externally-mounted telecommunication satellite dishes and ancillary components

14.10.1.8

(a)Externally-mounted telecommunication satellite dishes and ancillary components that comply with the following conditions:

(i)Do not exceed 1.0m in diameter;

(ii)Are attached to existingbuildings;

(iii)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1; and

(iv)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P11

Telecommunication kiosk

14.10.1.9

(a)Telecommunication kiosksthatcomply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Are not located within road or unformed road located adjacent to anIdentified Area;

(ii)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1; and

(iii)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P12

Telephone exchanges, including the installation and operation of equipment inside existing
telephone exchanges

14.10.1.10

(a)Telephone exchanges, including the installation and operation of equipment inside existing telephone exchanges, that comply with the following conditions:

(i)Do not exceed 20m²in area in roads orsites zoned Residential and Country Living; or

(ii)Do not exceed 30m²in area in all other zones;

(iii)Comply with theheightandheightin relation toboundarylimits for the zone in which it is located;

(iv)Are not located within road or unformed road located adjacent to anIdentified Area; and

(v)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P13

Self-contained power units

14.10.1.11

(a)Self-contained power unitsthat comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1;

(ii)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P14

Aerial telecommunication lines and associated support structures, including those not complying with regulations 41-42 of theNESTF

14.10.1.12

(a)Aerial telecommunication lines and associated support structures, including those not complying with regulations 41-42 of theNESTF, that comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Do not exceed 20m inheight; and

(ii)Are located within the Rural Zone; or

(iii)Are located within road or unformed road located adjacent to the Rural Zone.

P15

Lightning rods

14.10.1.13

(a)Lightning rods that comply with all of the following conditions:

(i)Do not exceed 1.8m inheight;

(ii)Do not connect to an area, façade or item specifically listed inSchedule 30.1.

Activity

Activity-specific conditions

P1

Stormwater systems for new development orsubdivision

14.11.1.1

(a)New development orsubdivision must have a stormwater system that complies with all of the following conditions:

(i)Operates by gravity;

(ii)Manages stormwater in the following manner:

A.Primary systems detain runoff from allimpervious surfaces during a 10%Annual Exceedance Probabilitystorm event to ensure that the rate of any stormwater discharge off-site is at or below pre-development rates; and

B.Secondary overflows are conveyed to a system or drainage path designed to collect concentrated stormwater during events up to and including a 1%Annual Exceedance Probability; or

C.A controlled discharge to a network or receiving environment that will have equivalent capacity (as in (i) and (ii) above) once the catchment is fully developed.

(iii)Stormwater management measures must be in place and operational upon the completion of subdivision and/or development;

(iv)Systems must be designed using rainfall data specific to the area in which the property is located and be adjusted for a climate change temperature increase of 2.1°C;

(v)Stormwater management measures, including low impact design measures, must be implemented as appropriate in accordance with the following drainage hierarchy:

A.Retention of rainwater/stormwater for reuse;

B.Soakage techniques;

C.Infiltration rate of a minimum of 7mm/hour;

D.Treatment, detention and gradual release to a watercourse;

E.Treatment, detention and gradual release to a piped stormwater system.

(vi)Where land is subject to instability, stormwater discharges directly to ground occurs only where the ground conditions have been identified as being suitable to absorb such discharges without causing, accelerating or contributing to land instability and downstream effects either on thesite or on neighbouring properties;

(vii)Connection of new development to any existing stormwater drainage system must not result in the minimum level of service not being met or the minimum level of capacity being exceeded. Alteration of the existing receiving stormwater network drainage system to achieve minimum level of service or additional on-site detention volume to ensure existing capacity will be required.

Notes:

(i)Acceptable means of compliance for the provision, design and construction of stormwater infrastructure, including low impact design features, are contained within theRegional Infrastructure Technical Specifications.

(ii)A stormwater discharge consent may also be required from the Waikato Regional Council.

P2

The establishment ofimpervious surfacesassociated with new development or subdivision

14.11.1.2

(a)The establishment ofimpervious surfacesassociated with new development orsubdivision that complies with the following condition:

(i)The maximumimpervious surfaceof asitewithin the Residential Zone, Rangitahi Peninsula Zone, Village Zone or Country Living Zone is 70%.

P3

Wastewater servicing for new development or subdivision

14.11.1.3

(a)New development orsubdivision must have a wastewater system that complies with the following conditions:

(i)Is connected to public, reticulated wastewater network; or

(ii)Is connected to a community-scale wastewater system; or

(iii)Is provided with asite-contained, alternative method of wastewater disposal that complies withAS/NZS 1547:2012.

P4

Below ground pipelines for the conveyance of water, wastewater and stormwater

14.11.1.4

(a)Below ground pipelines systems for the conveyance of water, wastewater and stormwater that comply with all of the following:

(i)Any aboveground section of a pipeline must comply with the following:

A.Not exceed 25m in length, and

B.Not exceed 300mm in diameter.

(ii)Is not located within anIdentified Area.

(b)The maximum dimensions inRule 14.11.14(a)(i)do not apply to any above-ground section of pipeline which is attached to or contained within the superstructure of a bridge.

P5

Below ground pipelines for the conveyance of water, wastewater and stormwater located within anIdentified Area

14.11.1.5

(a)Below ground pipelines for the conveyance of water, wastewater and stormwater located within anIdentified Area that comply with all of the following:

(i)There are no aboveground sections of pipeline within anIdentified Area.

P6

Pump stationsfor the conveyance of water, wastewater and stormwater

14.11.1.6

(a)Pump stations for the conveyance of water, wastewater and stormwater that complies with the following condition:

(i)Is not located within anIdentified Area.

P7

Stormwater treatment, detention and retention facilities or devices

14.11.1.7

(a)Stormwater treatment, detention and retention facilities or devices that comply with the following:

(i)Is not a stormwater wetland or pond.

P8

Stormwater ponds or wetlands

14.11.1.8

(a)Stormwater ponds or wetlands that comply with the following:

(i)The area of the pond or wetland does not exceed the equivalentsitebuilding coverageconditions applicable to the zone.

P9

Ventilation facilities, drop shafts and manholes

14.11.1.8

(a)Ventilation facilities, drop shafts and manholes that comply with the following:

(i)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P10

Below ground reservoirs

14.11.1.9

(a)Below ground reservoirs that comply with all of the following:

(i)Are not located within anIdentified Area; or

(ii)Are not located within road or unformed road.

Activity

Activity specific conditions

P1

Vehicle accessfor all activities

14.12.1.1

Note:Any new vehicle access (or additional land use utilising an existing vehicle access) on alimited access roador state highway will require the approval of the NZ Transport Agency, as the road controlling authority.

P2

On-site parking and loading

14.12.1.2

1. All activities must comply with the following on-siteparking and loading conditions:
   
   1. The parking requirements inTable 14.12.5.7and14.12.5.11, noting:
      1. When calculating the requirements for parking and loading on the basis of the prescribed floor area, the area for parking, loading and manoeuvring shall be excluded;
      2. If the calculation results in a fraction, then that figure shall be rounded to the nearest whole number;
      3. 90 percentile car dimensions inFigure 14.12.5.8apply;
      4. The requirements ofTable 14.12.5.7do not apply to residential and rural activities;
      5. Parking spaces must comply with the New Zealand Building Code D1/AS1 New Zealand Standard for Design for Access and Mobility – Buildings and Associated Facilities (NZS: 4121-2001);
      6. The number of accessible car park spaces required inTable 14.12.5.9can be included in the number of car parking spaces required inTable 14.12.5.7.
   2. On-site bicycle space requirements inTable 14.12.5.10, except:
      1. The requirements ofTable 14.12.5.10do not apply to residential and rural activities;
   3. Any on-site car parking spaces for non-residential activities within the Residential Zones must be set back at least 3m from the road boundary of thesiteand screened by planting or fencing;
   4. On-site car parking spaces and loading bays are to be provided in accordance with the requirements ofTable 14.12.5.7,Figure 14.12.5.8andTable 14.12.5.11and be located on the samesiteas the activity for which they are required;
   5. On-sitecar parking spaces and loading bays are formed;
   6. On-sitecar parking spaces and loading bays are to be permanently marked if five or more parking spaces are required;
   7. On-sitecar parking spaces and loading bays are not to be located on any shared access or residential court;
   8. Vehicles occupying any on-sitecar parking or loading spaces must have ready access to the road (or relevant access or right of way) at all times, without needing to move any other vehicle occupying other on-sitecar parking or loading spaces;
   9. On-site car parking spaces and loading bays are not required onsiteswith sole frontages to the following:
      1. Main Street, Huntly;
      2. Jesmond Street, Ngaruawahia;
      3. Bow Street, Raglan (James Street to Cliff Street);
      4. George Street, Tuakau (Gibson Road to Liverpool Street);
      5. Great South Road, Pokeno (Selby Street to Market Street);
      6. Main Street, Te Kauwhata (Saleyard Road to Baird Avenue).

P3

On-site manoeuvring and queuing

14.12.1.3

1. All activities must comply with the following on-sitemanoeuvring and queuing conditions:
   
   1. On-sitemanoeuvring space shall be provided to ensure that no vehicle is required to reverse onto a road except:
      1. Rule 14.12.1.3(1)(a) does not apply to Local Roads within the Residential and Village Zones with a posted speed limit of less than 60 kph;
   2. A 90 percentile car, as defined inFigure 14.12.5.8, can enter and exit all parking spaces without making more than one reverse movement, excluding spaces required for a dwelling;
   3. On-site manoeuvring space for anyheavy vehicleshall comply with the tracking curve (relevant for the type of activities to be carried out on thesite and trucks to be used), as set out in the guidelineRTS 18 - New Zealand on-road tracking curves for heavy motor vehicles (2007);
   4. On-sitemanoeuvring space shall be formed;
   5. On-site queuing space shall be provided in accordance withTable 14.12.5.12for vehicles entering and exiting any on-sitecar parking, loading or manoeuvring space, where:
      1. Length is measured from the roadboundarywhere vehicles first enter thesite; and
      2. On-sitequeuing above must not encroach into the required on-site manoeuvring area;
   6. On-site manoeuvring and queuing spaces are not required onsiteswith vehicle accesses/entrances to the following:
      1. Main Street, Huntly;
      2. Jesmond Street, Ngaruawahia;
      3. Bow Street, Raglan (James Street to Cliff Street);
      4. George Street, Tuakau (Gibson Road to Liverpool Street);
      5. Great South Road, Pokeno (Selby Street to Market Street);
      6. Main Street, Te Kauwhata (Saleyard Road to Baird Avenue).

P4

Traffic generation

14.12.1.4

1. Any activity must comply with the following traffic generation conditions:
   
   1. Within the Residential, Village or Country Living Zones there is a maximum of 100vehicle movementsper day, and no more than 15% of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements; or
   2. Within the Rangitahi Peninsula Zone there is a maximum of 200vehicle movementsper day, and no more than 5% of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements; or
   3. Within the Business Zone Tamahere, Business Zone or Business Town Centre Zone there is a maximum of 300vehicle movementsper day, and no more than 15% of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements; or
   4. Within the Rural Zone:
      1. There is maximum 200vehicle movementsper day and no more than 15% of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements; or
      2. Within the Agricultural Research Centres identified on the planning maps as a Specific Area there is maximum 3000vehicle movementsper day; or
   5. Within the Industrial Zone and Heavy Industrial Zone (excluding the Huntly Power Station and Huntly Quarry):
      1. Maximum 250vehicle movementsper day and no more than 15% of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements; or
   6. From the Huntly Power Station:
      1. All traffic movements generated from all activities on the site combined (including those movements which were lawfully established prior to 5 December 2012), there is a maximum 750vehicle movementsper day; and
      2. Maximum 300 of these vehicle movements areheavy vehiclemovements; or
   7. From the Huntly Quarry:
      1. All traffic movements generated from all activities on the site combined (excluding those movements which were lawfully established prior to 5 December 2012), there is maximum 350vehicle movementsper day; and
      2. No more than 150 of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements, increasing to 200 once the Huntly Bypass section of the Waikato Expressway is open for public use.
   8. Within Precincts A and B of the Te Kowhai Airpark Zone there is a maximum 250vehicle movementsper day and no more than 15% of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements.
   9. Within Precincts C and D of the Te Kowhai Airpark Zone there is a maximum of 30vehicle movementsper day and no more than 4 of thesevehicle movementsareheavy vehiclemovements except:
      1. Movement restrictions do not apply if the activity is an event or promotion (includingtemporary events) in Precinct C or a community facility in Precinct C.

Note:Table 14.12.5.13provides indicative traffic generation rates for various activities

P5

Operation, maintenance and minor upgrading of existing public roads, State Highways and associatedroad network activities

14.12.1.5

1. Operation, maintenance and minor upgrading of existing public roads, State Highways and associatedroad network activitiesmust comply with the following conditions:
   
   1. The works occur within the road or unformed road;
   2. Works within the road must be:
      1. Incidental to, and serve a supportive function for, the existing public road; or
      2. Required for the safety of road users; or
      3. Required for the safety of adjacent landowners or occupiers;
   3. Lighting shall be designed and located to comply with theAustralia New Zealand Roading Lighting Standard 1158, (series) – Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces: 2005; and
   4. Anyearthworksmust comply withRule 14.3.1.3.

P6

New public roads, including where the road has been identified on the planning maps as anIndicative road, andassociatedroad network activities

14.12.1.6

1. New public roads, including where the road has been identified on the planning maps as anindicative road, and associatedroad network activitiesmust comply with the following conditions:
   
   1. The public road is located within road or unformed road;
   2. The public road is not located within anIdentified Area;
   3. The design requirements ofTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15,based on their function within the Road Hierarchy as set out inTable 14.12.5.5,except:
      1. Any national routes or regional arterial roads would be subject toRule 14.12.2(RD6);
      2. The specified minimum road/right of way reserve widths inTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15do not include any additional width required for a turning head;
      3. Any private access, right of way or access allotmentover 70m in length must be constructed to be in accordance with the highest dimensions required for an access allotment inTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15; and
      4. The requirements ofTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15shall not apply to taxiways within the Te Kowhai Airpark Zone.
   4. Within road or unformed road located within the Tamahere Country Living Zone, all roads must:
      1. The minimum widths specified inFigure 14.12.5.17; and
      2. Have swale drains on both sides of the carriageway capable of collecting all road runoff and overland flow towards the road or right of way from a 20% Annual Exceedance Period event; and
      3. In areas of poorly-drained soils, either the stormwater is to be directed to areas with higher infiltration, or infiltration systems are to be constructed.
   5. Within road or unformed road located within the Rangitahi Peninsula Zone, the relevant access and road requirements of the Rangitahi Structure Plan take priority over the conditions inTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15in the event of any conflict;
   6. Within road or unformed road located within the Te Kauwhata Structure Plan area:
      1. All roads and vehicle accesses shall be constructed in accordance withTable 14.12.5.14andFigures14.12.5.18,14.12.5.19and14.12.5.20; and
      2. Stormwater collection must be through grassed swales prior to reaching reticulated systems.
   7. Anyearthworksmust comply withRule 14.3.1.3.

P7

Access and New Roads – Te Kowhai Airpark Zone

14.12.1.7

1. Airpark roads which are to be vested in Council must comply with the following conditions:
   
   1. The design requirements ofTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15, based on their function within the Road Hierarchy as set out inTable 14.12.5.5, except:
      1. The requirements ofTable 14.12.5.14or14.12.5.15shall not apply to taxiways within Te Kowhai airpark.
2. Road alignment and the taxiway network within the Te Kowhai Airpark Zone shall be in accordance withAppendix 9– The Te Kowhai Airpark Framework Plan.
3. The western boundary of the Te Kowhai Airpark Zone shall provide for future connectivity options (vehicular and / or pedestrian) in accordance with the location identified inAppendix 9– The Te Kowhai Airpark Framework Plan.
4. Anyearthworksmust comply withRule 14.3.1.3.

P8

Off-road pedestrian and cycle facilities

14.12.1.8

1. Off-road pedestrian and cycling facilities that comply with all of the following conditions:
   
   1. Have a minimum 2.0m width;
   2. Are formed;
   3. Comply with the relevant setback standards for the applicable zone; and
   4. Anyearthworksmust comply withRule 14.3.1.3; and
   5. Are not located within anIdentified Area.

P9

Stock underpasses located within:

(a)Road and unformed road

(b)Rural Zone

14.12.1.9

(1)Stock underpasses in the Rural Zone located in the road and unformed road that comply with all of the following conditions:

(a)Anyearthworksmust comply withRule 14.3.1.3; and

(b)Are not located within anIdentified Area.

RD1

Vehicle accessthat does not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.1

Discretion is restricted to:

1. Traffic generation by the activities to be served by the access;
2. Location, design, construction and materials of the vehicle access;
3. Safety for vehicles and pedestrians;
4. Road network safety and efficiency; and
5. Mitigation to address safety.

RD2

On-site parking and loadingthat does not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.2

Discretion is restricted to:

1. The number, area, type, location and marking of parking spaces;
2. The area, design, gradient, stormwater management, construction and materials of parking and loading spaces,
3. Accessibility of parking areas from on-siteactivities;
4. Safety for vehicles and pedestrians;
5. Mitigation to address amenity and connectivity.

RD3

On-site manoeuvring and queuingthat does not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.3

Discretion is restricted to:

1. Location, area, design, construction and materials of the manoeuvring and queuing space;
2. Type and frequency of use;
3. Safety design for vehicles and pedestrians;
4. Road network safety and efficiency.

RD4

Traffic generationthat does not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.4

Discretion is restricted to:

1. The trip characteristics of the proposed activity on the site;
2. Safety design for vehicles and pedestrians;
3. Road network safety and efficiency, particularly at peak traffic times;
4. Mitigation to address adverse effects, such as:
   
   1. Travel planning;
   2. Providing alternatives to private vehicle trips, including accessibility to public transport;
   3. Staging development; and
   4. Contributing to improvements to the road network.

RD5

Operation, maintenance and minor upgrading of existing public roads, State Highways and associatedroad network activitiesthat do not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.5

RD6

New public roads, including where the road has been identified on the planning maps as anIndicative road, and associatedroad network activitiesthat:

1. Are not located within anIdentified Area; and
2. Do not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.6

RD7

Access and New Roads – Te Kowhai Airpark Zonethat do not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.7

Discretion is restricted to:

1. The extent to which the Te Kowhai Airpark Framework Plan is not complied with;
2. The extent to which connectivity can safely and practically be achieved between Te Kowhai aerodrome and Te Kowhai village;
3. Adverse effects on amenity values, including construction effects such as vibration and noise;
4. Adverse operational effects, particularly on residential or othersensitive land uses, including effects of vibration, noise, glare and vehicle emissions;
5. Severance and changes to drainage patterns;
6. The benefits provided by the activity, including safety and efficiency of the road network;
7. Management of sediment and dust, including the staging of works;
8. The volume, extent and depth of theearthworksactivities;
9. The location of theearthworksactivities, taking into account any effects on the values, qualities and characteristics of thesite.

RD8

Off-road pedestrian and cycle facilitiesthat do not comply with one or more of the conditions ofRule14.12.1.8

Discretion is restricted to:

1. Design, construction and materials;
2. Safety for cyclists and pedestrians;
3. Connectivity with other off-road pedestrian and cycle facilities and the road network; and
4. Visual and amenity effects.

D1

Stock underpassesnot provided for underRule14.12.1.9

D2

New public roads, including where the road has been identified on the planning maps as anIndicative road, and associatedroad network activitiesthatare located within anIdentified Area

Separation distance of an access onto a road from an intersection or between accesses

Speed Environment

Distance (m)

P

K

M

N

Regional
Arterial and
Arterial

Collector
Road and
Local Road

Regional
Arterial and
Arterial

Collector
Road and
Local Road

Regional
Arterial and
Arterial

Collector
Road and
Local
Road

Regional
Arterial and
Arterial

Collector
Road and
Local
Road

100 km/h

800

500

200

100

60

200

100

80 km/h

550

200

120

80

100

80

70 km/h

220

100

30

45

40

30

50 km/h or less

125

100

30

20

15