Mixed Use

District plan rules for the Mixed Use in Far North, New Zealand.

Summarised from the Far North District Plan. This is a summary compiled from the council's published plan, not the plan itself — and not legal or planning advice. Always verify against the council's official document before relying on any figure, and check whether a more recent plan change applies.

Mixed Use — Far North

Note: The evidence provided covers Commercial Zone and Residential Zone rules from Chapter 7 of the Far North District Plan. A dedicated "Mixed Use" zone section was not found in the provided evidence blocks. The rules below are extracted from Commercial Zone provisions (Section 7.7), which may apply to mixed-use contexts.

Building Standards

RuleValueNotes
Maximum height — Ahipara North, Cable Bay, Haruru Falls, Mangonui, Matauri Bay, Omapere/Opononi, Opua, Rawene, Taipa, Whangaroa, Whatuwhiwhi (permitted)10mPermitted activity
Maximum height — Russell, Paihia Areas A2 & A3 (permitted)10mPermitted activity
Maximum height — Paihia Area A4 (permitted)10mExcept 6m from road boundary where max 3.5m applies; only if ≤60% road boundary occupied
Maximum height — Russell, Paihia Area A1, elsewhere in Paihia (permitted)8.5mPermitted activity
Maximum height — Elsewhere in Commercial Zone (permitted)12mPermitted activity
Maximum height — Ahipara North, Cable Bay, Haruru Falls, Mangonui, Matauri Bay, Omapere/Opononi, Opua, Rawene, Taipa, Whangaroa, Whatuwhiwhi (restricted discretionary)12mRestricted discretionary activity
Maximum height — Russell, Paihia (restricted discretionary)10mRestricted discretionary activity
Maximum height — Heritage Precinct commercial zones (except Russell)12mPermitted; 12m for restricted discretionary
Sunlight recession plane (permitted)45° inward from 2m above nearest boundaryAdjoins Residential, Coastal Residential, Russell Township, Rural Living, or Coastal Living zones
Sunlight recession plane (controlled)45° inward from 3m above nearest boundaryAdjoins Residential, Coastal Residential, Russell Township, Rural Living, or Coastal Living zones

Setback Requirements

RuleValueNotes
Pedestrian frontage setback — veranda300–600mm from kerb lineMinimum 3m, maximum 6m height above footpath
Setback — Paihia Area A16mFrom road boundary
Setback — Paihia Area A26mFrom road boundary
Setback — Paihia Area A30mFrom road boundary
Setback — Paihia Area A40mFrom road boundary; max 60% road boundary occupied by building
Setback — Paihia Area A510mFrom road boundary; excludes existing Bistro 40 decks/staircase if relocated
Setback — All other Paihia situations6mFrom road boundary
Driveway width — Paihia Area A53mFrom eastern boundary, extending from Marsden Road 31m inward
Landscaping coverage — front portion50% minimumBetween road boundary and 3m parallel line (excluding buildings/driveways)
Screening structures — height1.8–2.0mFor parking, loading, outdoor storage areas
Screening vegetation — depth2m minimumTo attain 1.8m minimum height

Noise Standards

RuleValueNotes
Internal noise attenuation — living room20 dB minimumNew residential activity; measured at boundary
Internal noise attenuation — sleeping room30 dB minimumNew residential activity; measured at boundary
Operational noise — within zone (day)65 dBA L₁₀0700–2200 hours
Operational noise — within zone (night)55 dBA L₁₀ and 80 dBA Lmax2200–0700 hours
Operational noise — to adjacent residential zones (day)55 dBA L₁₀0700–2200 hours
Operational noise — to adjacent residential zones (night)45 dBA L₁₀ and 70 dBA Lmax2200–0700 hours
Construction noisePer NZS 6803P:1984Measurement and assessment standard

Stormwater Requirements

RuleValueNotes
Piped connection setback600mm minimumInto net allotment area; includes cross-lease land
Stormwater design standardTechnical Publication 10 (2003)Auckland Regional Council; onsite volume control practices
Contamination controlNo suspended solids, oil, industrial by-products, wasteIn concentrations likely to pose hazard to human/environment health

Permitted Activities

ActivityStatus
Commercial activities (general)Permitted (if complying with standards)
Helicopter landing areaPermitted if ≥200m from Residential, Coastal Residential, Russell Township, or Point Veronica Zone boundaries

Controlled Activities

ActivityStatus
Activities non-compliant only with Sunlight, Transportation, or Stormwater standardsControlled

Restricted Discretionary Activities

ActivityStatus
Activities non-compliant with Building Height, Visual Amenity & Environmental Protection, Setback, Noise Mitigation (residential), Noise, or Sunlight standardsRestricted discretionary

Discretionary Activities

ActivityStatus
Activities non-compliant with standards for permitted, controlled, or restricted discretionary activitiesDiscretionary
Helicopter landing area within 200m of Residential, Coastal Residential, Russell Township, or Point Veronica Zone boundariesDiscretionary

Visual Amenity & Environmental Protection

RuleValueNotes
Outdoor area screening (parking, loading, storage)1.8–2.0m structures OR 1.8m vegetation (2m depth)Required along boundaries adjoining non-Commercial/Industrial zones
Landscaping maintenancePermanent on-siteMust be replaced if dies, diseased, or damaged

Roof Pitch Requirement

RuleValueNotes
Paihia Area A5 replacement roof pitchMatch existing Bistro 40 principal roof pitchIf existing building demolished; applies within 31m of Marsden Road boundary

Discretion Matters (Restricted Discretionary assessments):

  • Building Height: Visual domination, overshadowing, privacy, sunlight loss; mitigation via separation/landscaping; heritage value effects
  • Transportation: Refer to Chapter 15
  • Visual Amenity: Visual effect on vicinity; landscape scale and maintenance resources
  • Setback: Street character conformity (scale, proportions); esplanade/coastal impact
  • Noise Mitigation (Residential): Attenuation degree; adjoining activity operating hours; noise timing/duration
  • Noise: Character, level, duration at boundary; operational effectiveness; mitigation measures
  • Sunlight: Same as Rule 7.7.5.2.1

Other zones in Far North