Business - Mixed Use Zone

District plan rules for the Business - Mixed Use Zone in Auckland, New Zealand.

Summarised from the Auckland District Plan. This is a summary compiled from the council's published plan, not the plan itself — and not legal or planning advice. Always verify against the council's official document before relying on any figure, and check whether a more recent plan change applies.

Business - Mixed Use Zone — Auckland

Zone Description

The Business – Mixed Use Zone is typically located around centres and along corridors served by public transport. It acts as a transition area between residential areas and the Business – City Centre Zone, Business – Metropolitan Centre Zone and Business – Town Centre Zone. It provides for residential activity as well as predominantly smaller scale commercial activity. Some street frontages within the zone are subject to a General Commercial Frontage Control.

Building Standards

RuleValueNotes
Maximum building height (standard)18m occupiable + 2m roof form = 18m totalUnless specified in Height Variation Control
Occupiable building height (standard)16mFor roof form component above this
Height for roof form (standard)2mAdditional allowance above occupiable height
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Residential Single House Zone45° recession plane from 2.5m above groundApplies to all residential single house zone boundaries
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Residential Mixed Housing Suburban Zone45° recession plane from 2.5m above ground
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Residential Mixed Housing Urban Zone45° recession plane from 3m above ground
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Residential Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone60° recession plane from 8m above ground
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Special Purpose Māori Purpose or School Zone45° recession plane from 6m above ground
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Open Space zones45° recession plane from 8.5m above groundConservation, Informal Recreation, Sport and Active Recreation, Civic Spaces, Community zones
Height in relation to boundary - opposite Open Space zones (buildings on southern boundary)45° recession plane from 16.5m above groundFor Conservation, Informal Recreation, Sport and Active Recreation, Civic Spaces, Community zones
Building setback at upper floors - opposite residential zone6mFrom point where building exceeds 18m height
Building setback at upper floors - all other zones6mFrom point where building exceeds 27m height
Maximum tower dimension (above 27m)55mHorizontal dimension between exterior faces at most separate points
Tower placement (above 27m)At least 6m from side or rear boundary
Rear yard - adjoining residential zone or Special Purpose Māori Purpose Zone3mMinimum setback required
Rear yard - adjoining other zones0mNo requirement specified
Side yard - adjoining residential zone or Special Purpose Māori Purpose Zone3mMinimum setback required
Side yard - adjoining other zones0mNo requirement specified
Riparian yard10mFrom edge of all permanent and intermittent streams
Lakeside yard30mFrom lake edge
Coastal protection yard25mOr as otherwise specified in Appendix 6
Landscaping buffer along street frontage2m depthBetween street and car parking, loading, or service areas visible from street
Maximum impervious area in riparian yard10%Of total riparian yard area
Minimum dwelling size - studio30m²Net internal floor area
Minimum dwelling size - one or more bedroom45m²Net internal floor area
Outlook space - principal living room6m depth × 4m widthMeasured at right angles from window
Outlook space - all other habitable rooms3m depth × 3m widthMeasured at right angles from window
Wind speed limit (buildings ≥25m)Category-dependentMean wind speed must not exceed category for intended use; average annual maximum peak 3-second gust must not exceed 25m/second

Wind Environment Categories

CategoryDescription
AAreas of pedestrian use or adjacent dwellings with significant formal elements encouraging longer-term recreational or relaxation use (public open space, outdoor living space)
BAreas of pedestrian use or adjacent dwellings with minor elements encouraging short-term recreation or relaxation (private residential properties)
CAreas of formed footpath or open space pedestrian linkages used primarily for pedestrian transit and devoid of significant recreational features
DAreas of road, carriage way, or vehicular routes used primarily for vehicular transit and open storage
EUnacceptable conditions dangerous to elderly and infants with considerable cumulative discomfort; not allocated to any physically defined areas

Permitted Activities

ActivityStatus
DwellingsP
Integrated residential developmentP
Supported residential careP
Visitor accommodation and boarding housesP
Commercial servicesP
Drive-through restaurantsP
Entertainment facilitiesP
Food and beverageP
Offices up to 500m² gross floor area per siteP
Retail up to 200m² gross floor area per tenancyP
Supermarkets up to 450m² gross floor area per tenancyP
ArtworksP
Care centresP
Community facilitiesP
Education facilitiesP
Healthcare facilitiesP
Recreation facilityP
Tertiary education facilitiesP
Industrial laboratoriesP
Light manufacturing and servicingP
Repair and maintenance servicesP
Warehousing and storageP
Marae complexP
Demolition of buildingsP
Alterations to building facades less than 25m²P
Additions to buildings less than 25% of existing GFA or 250m², whichever is lesserP
Internal alterations to buildingsP

Restricted Discretionary Activities

ActivityStatusRestricted Matters
Conversion of building or part of building to dwellings, residential development, visitor accommodation or boarding housesRDMatters not meeting standards H13.6.9 or H13.6.10
Conference facilitiesD
Department storesD
Garden centresD
Marine retailD
Motor vehicle salesD
Offices greater than 500m² gross floor area per siteD
Retail greater than 200m² gross floor area per tenancyD
Service stationsRDCompatibility of effects; design and location of parking; storage and servicing facility effects; functional requirements
Supermarkets exceeding 450m² and up to 2000m² gross floor area per tenancyRDIntensity and scale compatibility; parking and access design; size and characteristics effects on centre function; functional requirements
Supermarkets greater than 2000m² gross floor area per tenancyD
Trade suppliersD
Emergency servicesRDCompatibility of effects; parking and access design; storage and servicing effects; functional requirements
Storage and lock-up facilitiesD
New buildingsRDDesign and appearance; floor-to-floor heights; glazing extent; verandahs; CPTED principles; stormwater management; landscaping
Additions and alterations to buildings not otherwise provided forRDStandards non-compliance; design effects
Activities within 30m of residential zone (bars, taverns, drive-through restaurants, outdoor eating areas, entertainment facilities, child care centres, animal breeding and boarding)RDCompatibility of effects; parking and access design; storage and servicing effects; functional requirements

Non-Complying Activities

ActivityStatus
Activities not provided forNC
CinemasNC
Industrial activitiesNC
Waste management facilitiesNC

Assessment — Restricted Discretionary Activities

Matters of Discretion

Activities within 30m of residential zone, emergency services, service stations:

  • Compatibility of intensity and scale effects on existing and expected future amenity values
  • Design and location of parking areas, vehicle access and servicing arrangements on visual amenity and pedestrian safety
  • Location, design and management of storage and servicing facilities on nearby residential properties
  • Functional requirements of the activity

Supermarkets greater than 450m² and up to 2000m²:

  • Compatibility of intensity and scale effects on existing and expected future amenity values

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