What is the maximum height in the Residential Zone, Far North?

8m. 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 Residential Zone, Far North?

1.2m from other boundaries; 3m from road boundaries. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the height in relation to boundary in the Residential Zone, Far North?

45 degree recession plane from 2m above ground level. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the natural character preservation in the Residential Zone, Far North?

Protected from inappropriate subdivision and development. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the landscape protection in the Residential Zone, Far North?

Coastline visual qualities protected from inappropriate use and development. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the public coastal access in the Residential Zone, Far North?

Improved access to coastal marine areas via low-impact methods. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

Residential Zone — Far North

Building Standards

Rule	Value	Notes
Maximum height	8m	Applies to dwellings, duplexes, townhouses and accessory buildings
Site coverage	1.2m from other boundaries; 3m from road boundaries	Minimum setback requirements
Height in relation to boundary	45 degree recession plane from 2m above ground level	Measured inward from site boundary

Coastal Environment Rules

Rule	Value	Notes
Natural character preservation	Protected from inappropriate subdivision and development	Environmental outcome requirement
Landscape protection	Coastline visual qualities protected from inappropriate use and development	Consolidate development in existing settled areas
Public coastal access	Improved access to coastal marine areas via low-impact methods	Capital expenditure supported
Cultural recognition	Maori relationship with ancestral lands, water, wahi tapu and taonga recognised	Improved access for cultural purposes
Indigenous vegetation and habitat	Maintained, restored and/or enhanced	Significant areas and fauna habitat protected
Historic heritage compatibility	Activities compatible with historic heritage and amenity values	Non-residential activities with coastal function environmental appropriate
Water provision	Adequate storage for present and future needs of coastal communities	Address summer water shortages

Coastal Hazard Areas

Rule	Value	Notes
Coastal Hazard 2 — permitted works	Maintenance, utilities, fences, tree/plant planting	No changes to external building dimensions allowed
Residential fire risk — tree setback	Minimum 20m from drip line of trees in planted woodlots/forests	Applies to naturally occurring or deliberately planted areas
Deliberately planted woodlots/forests	Minimum 20m from urban environment zone, Russell Township, or Coastal Residential Zone boundaries	Excludes replanting of plantation forests existing July 2003
New buildings in Coastal Hazard 2 Areas	Controlled activity	Requires report from person qualified in coastal processes; design must not increase risk

Special Area Zones — Quail Ridge Country Club

Rule	Value	Notes
Residential units (maximum)	273 units; 238 if not connected to Kerikeri wastewater scheme	Includes care facility
Houses, duplexes, townhouses (maximum)	193 units	Total on site
Dwelling/duplex/townhouse height	8m	Maximum
Clubhouse and care facility height	9m	Maximum
Independent living apartment building height	11.5m	Two buildings only, per Concept Master Plan
Setback from boundaries	7.5m	Minimum; excludes below-ground wastewater disposal systems
Height in relation to boundary	45 degree recession plane from 2m above ground level	Measured inward from site boundary
Building design	New Zealand residential vernacular only	No A-frames, domes, towers, kitset, prefabricated or relocated buildings
Roof forms	Simple gable or hip variations with soft barges or parapet ends	Dwell, duplexes, townhouses only
Exterior colour	Neutral or dark colours with reflectivity <40%	Resene BS5282 colour range reference; excludes doors/windows
Impermeable surfaces (maximum)	42% of site area	Buildings and other impermeable surfaces
Earthworks	Associated with buildings, roading, and approved activities only	Must comply with Regional and District Council conditions
Fencing and landscaping	Native plant visual screen required along boundaries	Screens fence and buildings from adjacent scenic reserve and walkway
Animals	No boarding/breeding kennels, catteries, factory farming or mustelids	Domestic pets per specified policy
Signs	Adjacent to Rainbow Falls Road frontage OR not visible from adjacent properties	Comply with Residential zone permitted activity standards for signs
Construction noise	NZS 6803P:1984 limits	Measurement and assessment standards apply

Special Area Zones — Carrington Estate

Rule	Value	Notes
Accommodation units (maximum)	230 villas/condominiums adjacent to golf course; 113 travellers' accommodation at Country Club and Winery	Substitution ratio: 1 villa/condominium = 3 hotel/overnight accommodation units
Building height (maximum)	10m	All buildings
Setback from boundaries	10m	Minimum; excludes below-ground wastewater disposal systems
Setback from mean high water spring	800m landward minimum	For relocated building footprints
Noise limits — 0700–2200 hours	55dBA L10	Measured at boundary of other sites in zone, Residential, Coastal Residential, or notional boundary of dwellings in rural/coastal zones
Noise limits — 2200–0700 hours	45dBA L10 and 70dBA Lmax	As above
Construction noise	NZS 6803P:1984 limits	Measurement and assessment standards apply

Special Area Zones — Waimate North

Rule	Value	Notes
Building coverage (permitted)	12.5% or 4,200m², whichever is lesser	Of gross site area
Building coverage (controlled)	15% or 6,000m², whichever is lesser	Of gross site area
Stormwater management (controlled maximum)	20% or 8,000m², whichever is lesser	Impermeable surfaces; Low Impact Design principles required
Noise limits — 0700–2200 hours	55dBA L10	Measured at boundary or notional boundary (20m from dwelling)
Noise limits — 2200–0700 hours	45dBA L10 and 70dBA Lmax	As above
Noise exemptions	Periodic activities required by farming practice	Must comply with s16 of Resource Management Act
Construction noise	NZS 6803P:1984 limits	Measurement and assessment standards apply
Helicopter landing area	Minimum 200m from nearest Residential Zone boundary	Permitted activity standard

Subdivision & Development Bonus

Rule	Value	Notes
Development bonus lots (Waimate North)	1 or more bonus lots	Granted for protection of indigenous vegetation/habitat or landscape/heritage feature, or planting of indigenous vegetation
Minimum bonus lot area	2,000m²	Minimum size
Bonus lot location	Parent title or another title	May be created in addition to standard subdivision rights
Covenant requirement	Mandatory legal protection instrument	Must be registered on title before bonus given effect
Bond requirement	Council may impose bond	Refunded when conditions complied with

Note: Evidence provided covers Special Area Zones (Quail Ridge Country Club, Carrington Estate, Waimate North), Coastal Environment provisions, and Coastal Hazard Area standards. Main Residential Zone building standards referenced in Special Area provisions (e.g., 8m height, 3m/1.2m setbacks) are included where they apply. For comprehensive main Residential Zone rules, consult Part 3 of the operative district plan.