Residential site coverage

The maximum proportion of a site that may be covered by buildings, in each council's residential zones. This is the standard that most often decides whether an extension needs consent.

Compiled from each council's operative district plan. These are summaries, not the plans themselves — verify with the council before relying on a figure. A specific property may also be subject to overlays, designations or consent notices that change what applies.
ZoneCouncilAs the plan states it
Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone
Auckland45%45%
Residential - Mixed Housing Suburban Zone
Auckland40%40% maximum of net site area
Residential - Single House Zone
Auckland35%35% maximum of net site area
Low Density Residential Zone
Whangārei25%25% maximum cumulative building and major structure coverage
Residential - Rural and Coastal Settlement Zone
Auckland20%20% of net site area or 400m²
Large Lot Residential ZoneWhangārei500m² maximum cumulative

6 zones listed · 1 state the rule in words rather than a single figure

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