General Residential — Far North
Objectives
| Objective | Description |
|---|---|
| GRZ-O1 | The General Residential zone provides a variety of densities, housing types and lot sizes that respond to: housing needs and demand; the adequacy and capacity of available or programmed development infrastructure; the amenity and character of the receiving residential environment; and historic heritage. |
| GRZ-O2 | The General Residential zone consolidates urban residential development around available or programmed development infrastructure to improve the function and resilience of the receiving residential environment while reducing urban sprawl. |
| GRZ-O3 | Non-residential activities contribute to the well-being of the community while complementing the scale, character and amenity of the General Residential zone. |
| GRZ-O4 | Land use and subdivision in the General Residential zone is supported where there is adequacy and capacity of available or programmed development infrastructure. |
| GRZ-O5 | Land use and subdivision in the General Residential zone provides communities with functional and high amenity living environments. |
| GRZ-O6 | Residential communities are resilient to changes in climate and are responsive to changes in sustainable development techniques. |
Policies
| Policy | Description |
|---|---|
| GRZ-P1 | Enable land use and subdivision in the General Residential zone where: there is adequacy and capacity of available or programmed development infrastructure to support it; and it is consistent with the scale, character and amenity anticipated in the residential environment. |
| GRZ-P2 | Require all subdivision in the General Residential zone to provide the following reticulated services to the boundary of each lot: telecommunications (fibre where available; copper where fibre not available); local electricity distribution network; and wastewater, potable water and stormwater where available. |
| GRZ-P3 | Enable multi-unit developments within the General Residential zone, including terraced housing and apartments, where there is adequacy and capacity of available or programmed development infrastructure. |
| GRZ-P4 | Enable non-residential activities that: do not detract from the vitality and viability of the Mixed Use zone; support the social and economic well-being of the community; are of a residential scale; and are consistent with the scale, character and amenity of the General Residential zone. |
| GRZ-P5 | Provide for retirement villages where they: compliment the character and amenity values of the surrounding area; contribute to the diverse needs of the community; do not adversely affect road safety or the efficiency of the transport network; and can be serviced by adequate development infrastructure. |
| GRZ-P6 | Encourage and support the use of on-site water storage to enable sustainable and efficient use of water resources. |
| GRZ-P7 | Encourage energy efficient design and the use of small-scale renewable electricity generation in the construction of residential development. |
| GRZ-P8 | Manage land use and subdivision to address the effects of the activity requiring resource consent, including consistency with scale, design, amenity and character of the residential environment; location, scale and design of buildings; potential for shadowing and visual dominance; outdoor living space provision; privacy for adjoining sites; access to sunlight; for non-residential activities: scale and compatibility with residential activities; hours of operation; at zone interfaces: setbacks, fencing, screening or landscaping; adequacy and capacity of available or programmed development infrastructure; opportunities for low impact design principles; ability of the site to address stormwater and soakage; managing natural hazards; and any historical, spiritual, or cultural association held by tangata whenua. |
Building Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum height | 8m above ground level | Solar/water heating, chimney, satellite/aerial and architectural features exempt |
| Height in relation to boundary | Recession planes: 55° at 2m (north); 45° at 2m (east/west); 35° at 2m (south) | Exception: max 10m along any non-road boundary at 2.7m max height |
| Setback from boundaries (general) | 1.2m from all site boundaries | Fences/walls ≤2m and uncovered decks ≤0.5m exempt |
| Setback from road boundary | 3m | Fences/walls ≤2m and uncovered decks ≤0.5m exempt |
| Setback from MHWS | 26m | |
| Façade length | Recess required where façade exceeds 20m along road or public land | Recess: minimum 1m depth × 2m length, full wall height, with break in eave and roofline |
| Outdoor living space (ground floor) | 50m² minimum with 5m minimum dimension | Must be north, east or west oriented; directly accessible from habitable room; free of buildings, storage, parking, manoeuvring areas |
| Outdoor living space (non-ground floor) | 8m² minimum with 2m minimum dimension | Must be north, east or west oriented; directly accessible from habitable room |
| Outdoor storage | Fully screened by solid fence/wall minimum 1.8m height | Not visible from adjoining sites or public land |
| Impermeable surface coverage | Maximum 50% | Applies to gross site area for multi-unit developments or retirement villages |
Permitted Activities
| Activity | Rule | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| New buildings, structures, extensions or alterations | GRZ-R1 | Must accommodate permitted or controlled activity; must comply with GRZ-S1, GRZ-S2, GRZ-S3, GRZ-S5, GRZ-S6, GRZ-S7 |
| Impermeable surface coverage | GRZ-R2 | Maximum 50% of site |
| Residential activity (standalone residential units) | GRZ-R3 | Maximum one standalone residential unit per site; site must not contain multi-unit development |
| Visitor accommodation | GRZ-R4 | Must be within residential unit or accessory building; maximum 6 guests per night; site must not share access with another site |
| Home business | GRZ-R5 | Must be within residential unit or accessory building ≤40m² GFA; maximum one full-time equivalent off-site resident; all manufacturing/altering/repairing/dismantling/processing within building; hours 7am–8pm Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm weekends/public holidays |
| Educational facility | GRZ-R6 | Must be within residential unit or accessory building; maximum 4 students at one time (excluding on-site residents) |
| Supported residential care | GRZ-R7 | Must be within residential unit or accessory building; maximum 6 occupants |
Controlled Activities
| Activity | Rule | Conditions | Matters of Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential activity (multi-unit development) | GRZ-R9 | Minimum site area 600m²; maximum 3 residential units per site; no standalone residential units on site; minimum net internal floor area per unit: 1 bed = 45m², 2 bed = 62m², 3 bed = 82m² | Effects on neighbourhood character, residential amenity and surrounding area from building intensity, scale, location, form and appearance; location and design of parking and access; location of outdoor living space in relation to neighbouring sites |
Restricted Discretionary Activities
| Activity | Rule | Requirements | Matters of Discretion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement village | GRZ-R10 | Must comply with GRZ-S1, GRZ-S2, GRZ-S3, GRZ-S4, GRZ-S5, GRZ-S6, GRZ-S7 | Safe integration of vehicle and pedestrian access with adjoining road network; provision of landscaping and bunding, on-site amenity for residents, recreational facilities and stormwater systems; design and layout of pedestrian circulation; residential amenity for surrounding sites in respect of outlook and privacy; visual quality and interest in form and layout including buildings, fencing, location and scale of utility areas and external storage areas; benefits of provision of elderly accommodation |
| Conservation activity | GRZ-R8 |
Discretionary Activities
| Activity | Rule |
|---|---|
| Home business (non-compliance) | GRZ-R5 |
| Minor residential unit | GRZ-R11 |
| Community facility | GRZ-R12 |