What is the maximum height in the Open Space - Community Zone, Auckland?

8m. This is a summary of the Auckland district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the height in relation to boundary in the Open Space - Community Zone, Auckland?

Adjoining zone standard applies. This is a summary of the Auckland district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the front yard setback in the Open Space - Community Zone, Auckland?

Average setback of buildings on adjacent front sites. This is a summary of the Auckland district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the side and rear yard setback (adjoining residential zone) in the Open Space - Community Zone, Auckland?

3m. This is a summary of the Auckland district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the riparian yard setback in the Open Space - Community Zone, Auckland?

10m. This is a summary of the Auckland district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the coastal protection yard setback in the Open Space - Community Zone, Auckland?

10m. This is a summary of the Auckland district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

District plan rules for the Open Space - Community Zone in Auckland, New Zealand.

Open Space - Community Zone — Auckland

Zone Purpose

The Open Space – Community Zone primarily accommodates community buildings and activities including libraries, arts and cultural centres, marae, community houses, halls, early childhood learning facilities and recreation centres. This zone is situated in centres, suburban and rural areas.

Objectives

(1) Community activities are provided for and meet the social needs of local communities.

Policies

(1) Enable community activities and early childhood learning services and associated buildings and structures.

(2) Design and locate buildings, structures and activities so that any adverse effects, including noise, glare and traffic effects, are managed to maintain a reasonable level of amenity value for nearby residents, communities and the surrounding environment.

(3) Maximise the use of buildings including through multifunctional use and adaptable designs.

Building Standards

Rule	Value	Notes
Maximum height	8m	All buildings
Height in relation to boundary	Adjoining zone standard applies	Where open space directly adjoins another zone
Front yard setback	Average setback of buildings on adjacent front sites	Where not specified in adjoining zone
Side and rear yard setback (adjoining residential zone)	3m	Minimum distance from boundary
Riparian yard setback	10m	From edge of permanent and intermittent streams
Coastal protection yard setback	10m	From mean high water springs
Gross floor area per building	300m²	Maximum including external additions or alterations
Maximum site coverage	50%	Cumulative total area of buildings
Maximum impervious area (adjacent to residential/Business Park/General Business zone)	70%	No limit in Mixed Use or business centre zones
Outdoor storage/rubbish screening height	1.8m minimum	Solid wall or fence where visible from residential, school, rural or business zones
Maimai maximum area	10m²	Where permitted
Maimai maximum height	3m	Above mean high water springs or ground level

Permitted Activities

Activity	Status
Single workers' accommodation	P
Visitor centres	P
Community centres and halls	P
Early childhood learning services	P
Education and research facilities directly related to the open space	P
Art galleries, arts and cultural centres	P
Clubrooms	P
Libraries	P
Informal recreation	P
Information facilities accessory to a permitted activity	P
Organised sport and recreation	P
Public amenities	P
Recreation facilities	P
Gardens, including botanic and community gardens	P
Coastal navigational aids	P
Restaurants and cafes (accessory, >50m from residential zone)	P
Retail accessory to a permitted activity	P
Conservation planting	P
Customary use	P
Accessory buildings	P
Artworks	P
Demolition of buildings	P
Internal additions and alterations to existing buildings	P
External additions to existing buildings (complying with standards)	P
Buildings for public amenities	D
New buildings (complying with standards)	P
Non-security floodlighting, fittings and supports up to 18m high	P
Fences on front boundary (>50% transparent)	P
Observation areas, viewing platforms and related structures	P
Parks infrastructure	P
Parks maintenance	P
Recreational trails	P

Restricted Discretionary Activities

Activity	Status	Matters of Discretion
Grandstands	RD	Effects on residential amenity; extent structure enhances use; design and appearance; consistency with Reserve Management Plan
Non-security floodlighting, fittings and supports/towers >18m high	RD	Effects on adjoining site amenity; hours of operation; height and scale; consistency with management plan
Fences on front boundary (<50% transparent)	RD	Effects on visibility and public safety; consistency with management plan
External additions to existing buildings (not complying with standards)	D	N/A
New buildings (not complying with standards)	D	N/A

Discretionary Activities

Activity	Status
Buildings for public amenities	D
External additions to existing buildings not complying with standards	D
New buildings not complying with standards	D

Non-Complying Activities

Activity	Status
Activities not provided for	NC

Notification

Any application for resource consent for an activity listed in Table H7.9.1 will be subject to the normal tests for notification under the relevant sections of the Resource Management Act 1991.