Sport And Active Recreation — Far North
Overview
The Sport and Active Recreation zone includes sports fields, hard-court areas, recreational and sporting facilities, and associated buildings. The level of development anticipated is higher than the Open Space zone. Most areas are available for informal leisure and recreation activities such as walking, jogging and non-organised sports when facilities are not in use. The zone may include commercial activities associated with sport and recreation, such as retail of merchandise and equipment and providing food and beverages to players and supporters.
Building Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum height | 8m above ground level | Excludes solar/water heating (0.5m), chimneys (1.2m × 1m), satellite dishes/aerials (1m), architectural features (1m) |
| Height in relation to boundary (northern) | 55 degrees at 2m above ground level | Recession plane; excludes solar/water heating, chimneys, satellite dishes, aerials, architectural features |
| Height in relation to boundary (eastern/western) | 45 degrees at 2m above ground level | Recession plane; excludes solar/water heating, chimneys, satellite dishes, aerials, architectural features |
| Height in relation to boundary (southern) | 35 degrees at 2m above ground level | Recession plane; excludes solar/water heating, chimneys, satellite dishes, aerials, architectural features |
| Front yard (setback from road boundary) | 3m minimum | Measured from road boundary |
| Side and rear yard (setback from other boundaries) | 1.2m minimum | Excludes fences/walls ≤2m and uncovered decks ≤0.5m above ground level |
| Setback from MHWS | 26m minimum | Measured from Mean High Water Springs |
| Building or structure coverage | 8% maximum | Of total site area |
| Impermeable surface coverage | 10% maximum | Of total site area |
Permitted Activities
| Activity | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation activity | Permitted | — |
| Park management activity | Permitted | — |
| Sport and recreation facility | Permitted | — |
| Community facility | Permitted | — |
| Conservation activity | Permitted | — |
| Maintenance of tracks | Permitted | — |
| Vegetation planting | Permitted | — |
| Customary activity | Permitted | — |
| Commercial activity | Permitted | Maximum GFA 40m²; hours 8am–6pm Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm weekends/public holidays; must be ancillary to recreation activity |
| New building or structure / extension or alteration | Permitted | Must accommodate permitted activity and comply with standards SARZ-S1, SARZ-S2, SARZ-S3, SARZ-S4, SARZ-S5 |
| Impermeable surface coverage | Permitted | Maximum 10% of site |
Discretionary Activities
| Activity | Status |
|---|---|
| Visitor accommodation | Discretionary |
| Camping ground | Discretionary |
| Educational facility | Discretionary |
| Activities not otherwise listed | Discretionary |
| Residential activity | Discretionary |
| Industrial activity | Discretionary |
| Motorsport activity | Discretionary |
| Mineral extraction activity | Discretionary |
| Offensive trade | Discretionary |
| Commercial composting | Discretionary |
| Community corrections activity | Discretionary |
| Landfill | Discretionary |
Noise Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Noise limit within zone (7am–10pm) | 50 dB LAeq (15min) | Measured at any other site in Natural Open Space, Open Space, or Sport and Active Recreation zones |
| Noise limit within zone (10pm–7am) | 40 dB LAeq (15min) | Measured at any other site in Natural Open Space, Open Space, or Sport and Active Recreation zones |
| Noise limit within zone (10pm–7am) | 70 dB LAFmax | Measured at any other site in Natural Open Space, Open Space, or Sport and Active Recreation zones |
| Exemption: organised sporting events | Up to 20 hours per week between 7am–7pm | Unamplified noise only |
Policies
| Policy | Description |
|---|---|
| SARZ-O1 | The Sport and Active Recreation zone is predominantly used for recreation activity |
| SARZ-O2 | Buildings or structures complement and are consistent with the purpose of the zone and provide for social and cultural wellbeing |
| SARZ-P1 | Enable indoor and outdoor activities compatible with purpose and predominant character, including recreation activities and temporary events |
| SARZ-P2 | Provide for single and multi-sport facilities and commercial activities ancillary to recreation, where these enhance use and enjoyment, avoid/remedy/mitigate adverse effects on character and amenity of adjacent residential zones, and provide community benefit |
| SARZ-P3 | Avoid land use and subdivision that would compromise establishment and continuing use for sport and recreation purposes |
| SARZ-P4 | Manage effects of land use and subdivision through assessment of: consistency with scale, density, design and character; location, scale and design of buildings/structures; public benefit; setbacks, fencing, screening, landscaping at zone interfaces; adverse effects on adjacent zones; consistency with reserve management plans; effects on public access; adequacy of infrastructure; site capacity for on-site infrastructure; natural hazard management; effects on heritage, natural features, landscapes, biodiversity; and cultural associations with tangata whenua |
Matters of Discretion for Non-Complying Standards
Building/structure coverage (SARZ-S5):
- Character and amenity of surrounding area
- Landscaping, planting and screening to mitigate adverse effects
- Extent private open space can be provided for future uses
- Extent to which siting, setback and design mitigate visual dominance on adjacent sites and surrounding environment
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
Setback from road and other boundaries (SARZ-S3):
- Character and amenity of surrounding area
- Screening, planting and landscaping on site
- Design and siting with respect to privacy and shading
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
- Effectiveness of proposed method for controlling stormwater
- Safety and efficiency of current or future access, egress and roading network
- Impacts on existing and planned public walkways, reserves and esplanades
Height standards (SARZ-S1):
- Character and amenity of surrounding environment
- Dominance in relation to road and adjoining sites
- Loss of privacy to adjoining sites (including potential loss in relation to vacant sites)
- Shading and loss of access to sunlight to adjoining sites
- Landscaping
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
Height in relation to boundary (SARZ-S2):
- Loss of privacy to adjoining sites (including potential loss in relation to vacant sites)
- Shading and loss of access to sunlight to adjoining sites (including buildings and outdoor areas)
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
Setback from MHWS (SARZ-S4):
- Natural character of coastal environment
- Screening, planting and landscaping on site
- Design and siting with respect to dominance on adjoining public space
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
- Effectiveness of proposed method for controlling stormwater
- Impacts on existing and planned roads, public walkways, reserves and esplanades
Impermeable surface coverage (SARZ-R2):
- Extent to which landscaping or vegetation may reduce adverse effects of run-off
- Effectiveness of proposed method for controlling stormwater on site
- Availability of land for disposal of effluent and stormwater without adverse effects on adjoining waterbodies (including groundwater and aquifers) or adjoining sites
- Whether low impact design methods and use of green spaces can be used
- Cumulative effects on total catchment impermeability
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
- Extent of potential adverse effects on cultural, spiritual, heritage and/or amenity values of affected waterbodies
Cross-Zone Rules
Natural Character (Wetland, Lake and River Margins):
- Buildings/structures on wetland, lake and river margins for park management activity in Sport and Active Recreation zones are permitted if required for restoration, enhancement, natural hazard mitigation, or ancillary purposes (e.g. post and wire fencing, river crossings