Residential - Single House Zone (H3) — Auckland
Building Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 8m | 50% of roof may exceed by 1m where roof slopes ≥15° |
| Height in relation to boundary | 45-degree recession plane from 2.5m above ground | Side and rear boundaries only |
| Front yard setback | 3m minimum | |
| Side yard setback | 1m minimum | |
| Rear yard setback | 1m minimum | |
| Riparian yard setback | 10m from edge of permanent/intermittent streams | |
| Lakeside yard setback | 30m | |
| Coastal protection yard setback | 10m or as specified in Appendix 6 | |
| Maximum building coverage | 35% of net site area | |
| Minimum landscaped area | 40% of net site area | 50% of front yard must be landscaped |
| Maximum impervious area | 60% of site area | |
| Maximum impervious area in riparian/lakeside/coastal yards | 10% of yard area | |
| Front fence/wall maximum height | 1.4m | Or 1.8m for max 50% of frontage; or 1.8m if ≥50% visually open |
| Side/rear/coastal/lakeside/riparian fence maximum height | 2m | |
| Gable end/dormer projections beyond recession plane | Max 1.5m² and 1m height | Max 2.5m cumulative length; max 2 per 6m boundary |
Permitted Activities (P)
| Activity | Standards |
|---|---|
| One dwelling per site | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 (all building standards) |
| Conversion of principal dwelling (existing pre-30 Sept 2013) to max 2 dwellings | H3.6.3 (outdoor living space requirements) |
| Minor dwellings | H3.6.4, H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Home occupations | H3.6.2 (home occupation specific rules) |
| Supported residential care (≤10 people incl. staff/residents) | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Boarding houses (≤10 people incl. staff/residents) | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Visitor accommodation (≤10 people incl. staff/visitors) | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Offices within Centre Fringe Office Control | Standard H3.6.5 |
| Care centres (≤10 people excl. staff) | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Healthcare facilities (≤200m² GFA) | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Grazing of livestock (sites >2,000m² net) | — |
| Demolition of buildings | — |
| Internal/external building alterations | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Accessory buildings | H3.6.6, H3.6.7, H3.6.8, H3.6.9, H3.6.10 |
| Additions to existing dwelling | H3.6.6–H3.6.12 |
| Rainwater tanks | H3.6.13 |
Restricted Discretionary Activities (RD)
| Activity | Matters of Discretion |
|---|---|
| Home occupations not meeting Standard H3.6.2 | Building intensity, scale, location, form, appearance; traffic; parking/access; noise, lighting, hours of operation |
| Dairies (≤100m² GFA) | Building intensity, scale, location, form, appearance; traffic; parking/access; noise, lighting, hours of operation |
| Healthcare facilities (≤200m² GFA) | Building intensity, scale, location, form, appearance; traffic; parking/access; noise, lighting, hours of operation |
| Buildings not complying with H3.6.6–H3.6.12 standards | Policy alignment; standard purpose; infringement effects; suburban character effects; neighbour amenity effects; site characteristics; development characteristics |
Discretionary Activities (D)
| Activity |
|---|
| Camping grounds |
| Supported residential care (>10 people incl. staff/residents) |
| Boarding houses (>10 people incl. staff/residents) |
| Visitor accommodation (>10 people incl. staff/visitors) |
| Restaurants and cafes (≤100m² GFA) |
| Service stations on arterial roads |
| Offices within Centre Fringe Office Control (non-compliant with H3.6.5) |
| Care centres (>10 people excl. staff) |
| Community facilities |
| Education facilities |
| Tertiary education facilities |
| Emergency services adjoining arterial road |
| Veterinary clinics |
| Integrated Residential Development |
| Marae |
Home Occupation Specific Standards (H3.6.2)
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum residents | 1 person engaging in occupation must use dwelling as principal residence | |
| Maximum non-resident workers | 2 people | |
| Maximum total workers | 4 people | |
| Customer visits/deliveries hours | 7am–7pm | Sales of goods/services requiring site visits |
| Maximum car trips | 20 per day | To/from occupation |
| Maximum heavy vehicle trips | 2 per week | |
| Commercial vehicles on site | Maximum 1 at any time | |
| Goods manufacturing/storage | Must occur within building on site | |
| Goods sold types | Goods produced on-site; goods ordered by mail/electronic transaction; goods ancillary to service provided |
Dwelling Conversion & Minor Dwelling Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minor dwelling maximum floor area | 65m² | Excluding decks and garaging |
| Minor dwellings per site | Maximum 1 | |
| Outdoor living space (studio/1-bedroom) | Minimum 5m² | At least 1.8m depth; directly accessible |
| Outdoor living space (2+ bedrooms) | Minimum 8m² | At least 1.8m depth; directly accessible |
Rainwater Tank Standards (H3.6.13)
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Location in riparian/lakeside/coastal yards | <1m height or wholly below ground | |
| Location in front yard | Min 1.5m from front boundary; max 1m height | |
| Maximum height (rear/side yards) | 3m | Excluding pipework |
| Overflow discharge | Must discharge to existing authorised stormwater system |
Non-Compliant & Prohibited Activities
| Activity | Status |
|---|---|
| Activities not provided for | Not Complying (NC) |
| More than one dwelling per site (excl. conversions/minor dwellings) | Not Complying (NC) |
| Healthcare facilities (>200m² GFA) | Not Complying (NC) |
Notification Rules (H3.5)
| Rule |
|---|
| Applications for fences/walls not complying with H3.6.12(1a) considered without public/limited notification unless special circumstances exist |
| All other activity applications subject to standard RMA notification tests |