What is the maximum gba for permitted buildings in the Light Industrial, Far North?

450 m². This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the ancillary activity (including residential) allowance in the Light Industrial, Far North?

15% of GFA. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the outdoor storage screening height in the Light Industrial, Far North?

1.8 m minimum. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the landscaping on road boundaries in the Light Industrial, Far North?

50% of road boundary not occupied by buildings/driveways. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the permeable surface in the Light Industrial, Far North?

Minimum 10% of site area. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the site coverage in the Light Industrial, Far North?

Implied maximum via stormwater design. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

Light Industrial — Far North

Building Standards

Rule	Value	Notes
Maximum GBA for permitted buildings	450 m²	Applies to new buildings or structures
Ancillary activity (including residential) allowance	15% of GFA	Must be within or attached to industrial building
Outdoor storage screening height	1.8 m minimum	Solid fence or wall; does not apply to construction materials on-site for ≤12 months
Landscaping on road boundaries	50% of road boundary not occupied by buildings/driveways	Minimum 1 m height at installation; 1.8 m height and 1.5 m width continuous screen within 5 years
Side boundary fencing/landscaping (non-industrial/Mixed Use adjoining zones)	Solid fence/wall 1.8 m minimum OR landscaping 1 m at installation achieving 1.8 m height and 1.5 m width within 5 years	Required for boundaries adjoining zones other than Mixed Use, Light Industrial, or Heavy Industrial
Permeable surface	Minimum 10% of site area	Planted grass, vegetation, or landscaped permeable material
Site coverage	Implied maximum via stormwater design	Stormwater collection system must comply with Far North District Council Engineering Standards April 2022

Permitted Activities

Activity	Status
Light industrial activities	Permitted
New buildings or structures not exceeding 450 m² GBA	Permitted
Extensions or alterations to existing buildings	Permitted (subject to standards)
Ancillary residential activity	Permitted (maximum 15% of GFA within/attached to industrial building)

Restricted Discretionary / Discretionary Activities

Activity	Status	Key Assessment Matters
New buildings/structures exceeding 450 m² GBA	Restricted Discretionary	Consistency with scale, density, design and character; building location, scale, design; outdoor storage; parking; roading infrastructure adequacy; natural hazards; heritage and cultural values
Non-industrial activities	Restricted Discretionary	Scale and compatibility with industrial activities; potential reverse sensitivity effects
Activities with non-compliance on screening/landscaping standards	Restricted Discretionary	Streetscape and amenity; topographical constraints; alternative mitigation methods; design and layout compensation

Subdivision Standards

Rule	Value
Telecommunications reticulation	Fibre where available; copper where fibre unavailable; copper where area identified for future fibre deployment
Local electricity distribution network	Required to lot boundary
Wastewater, potable water supply, stormwater	Required to lot boundary where available

Noise Standards

Rule	Limit
External noise level — Light Industrial zone	Design levels per NOISE-Table 1 (Design Noise Level Incident)
Internal noise — bedrooms (noise sensitive activities)	30 dB LAeq maximum
Internal noise — other habitable rooms (noise sensitive activities)	40 dB LAeq maximum
Internal noise — noise sensitive activities between outer control boundary and air noise boundary	40 dB Ldn maximum

Infrastructure & Services

Rule	Value
Stormwater design standard	Far North District Council Engineering Standards April 2022
Reticulation to lot boundary	Telecommunications, electricity, wastewater, potable water, stormwater (where available)

Policy Framework

Policy	Summary
LIZ-P2	Subdivision must provide reticulated services to lot boundaries
LIZ-P3	Avoid activities not supporting Light Industrial function: heavy industrial, residential, community facilities, retirement villages, education, sport/recreation
LIZ-P4	Allow commercial activities complementary to light industrial or requiring larger sites
LIZ-P5	Built form must be consistent with zone amenity and complementary to adjoining zones
LIZ-P6	Manage land use and subdivision considering: consistency with industrial character; building scale/design/location; reverse sensitivity effects; zone interfaces; infrastructure adequacy; natural hazards; roading; heritage and cultural values

Note: District-Wide Matters rules in Part 2 and Natural Character chapter rules may apply additionally. Refer to complete District Plan for comprehensive requirements.