Māori Purpose - Rural — Far North
Residential Intensity Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential units per land area | 1 unit per 2ha | Discretionary activity threshold |
| Exclusive use area per unit | 2,000m² | Minimum surrounding each unit |
| Additional land elsewhere on property | 1.8ha minimum | Per residential unit |
| Existing sites exemption | Single residential unit permitted | Provided all other standards met |
Building Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum building height | 9m | General limit |
| Recession plane | 45° inward | Measured from 2m above ground at boundary |
| Building coverage (permitted) | 10% or 2,400m² | Whichever is lesser |
| Building coverage (controlled) | 20% or 3,300m² | Whichever is lesser |
Stormwater Management
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum impermeable surfaces (permitted) | 12.5% or 3,000m² | Whichever is lesser |
| Maximum impermeable surfaces (controlled) | 20% or 3,300m² | Whichever is lesser |
| Stormwater report requirement | Chartered Professional Engineer | Required for controlled activity status |
Noise Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime noise limit (0700–2200 hours) | 55 dBA L₁₀ | At or within boundary of other sites |
| Night-time noise limit (2200–0700 hours) | 45 dBA L₁₀ and 70 dBA Lmax | At or within boundary of other sites |
| Measurement standard | NZS 6801:1991 | Sound measurement requirement |
| Assessment standard | NZS 6802:1991 | Environmental sound assessment |
| Construction noise standard | NZS 6803P:1984 | Measurement and assessment |
| Notional boundary | 20m from dwelling | Or legal boundary if closer |
Scale of Activities
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum people engaged at one time | 1 person per 1,000m² net site area | Excluding residents/household members |
| Temporary increase allowance | 60 days in 12 months | For ancillary activities to primary use |
| Construction/environmental enhancement exception | Unlimited duration | People engaged in site development |
| Marae visitation exception | Permitted | No time limitation |
Animal Keeping Standards
| Rule | Distance from Boundary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Factory farming or cattery buildings | 50m minimum | 600m minimum to Residential/Coastal Residential/Russell Township zones |
| Boarding kennel buildings | 300m minimum | From any site boundary |
Helicopter Landing Areas
| Rule | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum distance from zone boundaries | 200m |
Setbacks
| Rule | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Setback from boundaries | As per recession plane rules | 45° angle from 2m above boundary |
Integrated Development for Māori Land
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Eligible land types | Māori freehold land, Māori customary land, Crown land reserved for Māori |
| Applicable activities | Papakainga housing, marae and associated buildings |
| Management plan requirement | Mandatory |
| Assessment context | Whānau and hapū lands vicinity |
Management Plan Requirements for Integrated Development
| Information Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Property location and features | Plan showing boundaries, topography, adjoining uses, proposed activities, existing vegetation, drainage, access roads, outstanding landscapes, covenanted areas |
| Purpose and activities | Description of application purpose and proposed activities |
| Standards exceedance | Degree to which development exceeds permitted/controlled/restricted discretionary/discretionary standards |
| Staging | Details of any phased implementation |
| Heritage resources | Description of on-site heritage features |
| Sewage and stormwater | Provisions and mitigation measures for receiving environments |
| Earthworks | Details of any earthworks required |
| Geotechnical aspects | Property geotechnical information |
| Natural hazards | Details and mitigation measures for hazard areas |
| Indigenous vegetation and heritage | Measures to protect flora, fauna, landscapes, features, riparian margins |
| Community amenities provision | Extent of open space, reserves, natural vegetation already provided by land-owning group on other whānau/hapū lands |
| Energy efficiency initiatives | North-facing sites, building axis design, renewable energy, pedestrian/cycle access, transport links, solar lighting |
Assessment Criteria for Integrated Development
| Consideration | Standard |
|---|---|
| Plan alignment | Objectives and policies of the Plan |
| Standards exceeding | Degree to which application exceeds zone standards |
| Effects mitigation | Degree to which potential effects avoided, remedied or mitigated |
| Discretionary matters | Any other matters Council determines relevant |
Temporary Events
| Rule | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum duration | 2 days | Per event |
| Operating hours | 6:30am–10:00pm | On each day of event |
| Maximum persons | 500 people | Per day |
| Traffic Management Plan | Mandatory approval | Council Roading Engineer or NZTA; lodged 20 days prior |
| Excavation/filling compliance | Chapter 12.3 earthworks rules | Or earthworks permit required |
Note: This zone is subject to Part 3 District-Wide Provisions. Particular attention should be drawn to Chapter 12 (Natural and Physical Resources), Chapter 13 (Subdivision), Chapter 14 (Financial Contributions), Chapter 15 (Transportation), Chapter 16 (Signs and Lighting), and Chapter 17 (Designations and Utility Services).