Māori Purpose - Urban — Far North
Note: The evidence provided covers Rural Production Zone, Rural Living Zone, Minerals Zone, Waimate North Zone, and Carrington Estate Zone rules. No specific rules for "Māori Purpose - Urban" zone were located in the provided source chunks. The document references Māori-specific development pathways (papakainga housing, integrated development on Māori freehold/customary land) across multiple zones, but does not contain a dedicated Māori Purpose - Urban zone chapter.
Papakainga Housing (Multi-Zone Provisions)
| Rule | Status | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Residential intensity | Controlled Activity | Each unit minimum 3,000m² exclusive use surrounding unit (Rural Production & Rural Living Zones) |
| Additional land requirement | Controlled Activity | Additional land elsewhere on site not less than discretionary activity standard (Rural Production Zone) |
| Council discretion matters | — | (i) Number and location of dwellings; (ii) Location and standard of access; (iii) Screening and planting |
Integrated Development (Māori Freehold/Customary Land)
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicable land types | Māori freehold land, Māori customary land, Crown land reserved for Māori (Te Ture Whenua Act 1993) |
| Applicable activities | Papakainga housing, marae and associated buildings |
| Management plan requirement | Yes — mandatory for applications exceeding standard zone rules |
| Notification threshold | If <2ha in Carrington Estate Zone: notified application |
Required Management Plan Contents (Integrated Development)
| Information Required | Notes |
|---|---|
| Property location plan | Including boundaries, topography, adjoining uses, activity locations, existing vegetation, drainage patterns, access roads, outstanding landscapes, covenanted areas |
| Purpose and activities description | — |
| Degree of standard exceedance | — |
| Staging details | Where applicable |
| Heritage resources description | — |
| Sewage and stormwater provisions | Details of disposal and mitigation of adverse effects on receiving environments |
| Earthworks details | — |
| Geotechnical information | — |
| Natural hazard mitigation | Measures to avoid adverse effects |
| Indigenous vegetation & habitat protection | Measures for protection and riparian margins |
| Open space and amenities | Extent already provided by land owning group on other whānau/hapū lands |
| Energy efficiency initiatives | Mandatory inclusion: north-facing sites, east/west axis buildings, reduced travel distances, pedestrian/cycle access, alternative transport facilities, renewable energy, solar street lighting |
Council Assessment Criteria (Integrated Development)
| Criteria | — |
|---|---|
| Accordance with Plan objectives and policies | — |
| Degree of standard exceedance | — |
| Effects avoidance, remediation, mitigation | — |
| Relationship of Māori with ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi tapu, taonga | Applies in special zones (Carrington Estate) |
| Any other relevant matter | Council discretion |
Development Bonus Provisions (Waimate North Zone)
| Bonus Type | Condition | Resulting Residential Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| View shaft/vegetation/landscape/heritage protection | Permanent covenant registered on title | Determined per assessment criteria (Rule 18.3.6.4.3) |
| Setback bonus (SH1, Te Ahu Ahu, Showgrounds, Waikaramu Roads) | Buildings set back >100m; no increase in accessways | One unit per 1ha; 2,000m² exclusive use; 0.8ha elsewhere |
| Building location closer to road | Permanent covenant protecting view/vegetation/landscape/heritage | Dispensation from standard setback (Rule 18.3.6.1.6(a)) |
| Bonus subdivision lot | Covenant protecting view/vegetation/landscape/heritage | Additional subdivision rights subject to covenant registration |
Special Zone Notes
Waimate North Zone: Unique provisions apply balancing heritage/visual character with development. Low-density lifestyle block character emphasized.
Carrington Estate Zone: Integrated development rule anticipated particularly for ancestral land development (papakainga, marae) where subdivision not possible. Notified application required if <2ha.
Orongo Bay Special Purpose Zone: Hydrological neutrality requirements for stormwater to protect oyster farms; Comprehensive Development Plan required.
This wiki page is incomplete due to absence of dedicated "Māori Purpose - Urban" zone rules in the provided evidence. Council should confirm whether this zone exists and provide Chapter reference for complete rule compilation.