chapter 4 papakainga manawhenua pāpakainga / kāinga
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Chapter 4 Papakainga Manawhenua Pāpakainga / Kāinga
Nohoanga Zone and Overlay
Key: The following text is the Revised Proposal for the Papakainga Zone (now renamed Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga Zone). It has previously been amended as a result of Council's consideration of submissions and in response to informal mediation between the Council and submitters. Those amendments are shown in underlined in black text (for inserted text) and struck through black text (for deleted text). Those amendments were
filed in the Revised Proposal of 6 October 2015. The Revised Proposal has been updated as a result of Council's evidence in chief. Those amendments are shown in underlined red text (for inserted text) and struck through red text (for deleted text). The Revised Proposal has been updated again as a result of formal mediation on 29 October 2015 and in response to submitter evidence. Those amendments are shown in underlined green text (for inserted text) and struck through green text (for deleted text). The Revised Proposal has been updated as a result of discussions between the Crown, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngā Rūnanga, and the Christchurch City Council following rebuttal evidence exchange. Those amendments are shown in underlined blue text (for inserted text) and struck through blue text (for deleted text). The Revised Proposal has been updated as a result of discussions between the Crown, Te
Runanga o Ngāi Tahu and Ngā Runanga, Jan Cook and the Council following an
adjournment of the hearing and mediation on 23 November 2015. Those amendments are
shown in underlined purple text (for inserted text) and struck through purple text (for
deleted text).
The submission providing scope for each of the changes is shown in square brackets following the change itself.
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Chapter 4 Papakainga Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kāinga
Nohoanga Zone and Overlay
[Name change requested through mediation by MKT]
4.1 Objectives and Policies
4.1.1 Objective - Rangitiratanga and Kaitiakitanga [#2485.187 MKT]
Ngai Tahu Manawhenua within the District are able to exercise Kaitiakitanga over land in Papakainga
zones, to the fullest extent practicable, subject to health, safety and amenity standards. Manawhenua
Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga zones and overlays facilitate and enable:
a) Ngai Tahu whanau and other authorities to develop and use its ancestral land to
provide for kāinga nohoanga and their economic, social and cultural well-being and to
exercise kaitiakitanga; and over that land.
b) All landholders to use or develop land for activities appropriate in a rural area.
Development of other land for rural purposes [#2458.187 MKT; #2387.38]
4.1.1.1 Policy - Provision for a Range of Residential and Non-Residential
Activities
Provide for Enable the use and development of land held as under Māori Land, administered
through Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, for a range of residential and non-residential activities
in Papakainga zones accordance with tikanga Maori, including kāinga nohoanga and mahinga
kai, to support the social, cultural and economic aspirations of Manawhenua mana whenua.
[#2458.193 MKT]
4.1.1.2 Policy - Sustainable Development Management [#2458.194 MKT]
Encourage Manawhenua to take account of the Nga Kaupapa (policies) in the Mahaanui Iwi
Management Plan policies for their area, and to work with Council and technical experts if required to
eEnsure that and other Land use and development is undertaken sustainably, in ways which
ensure: promotes integration of land use with infrastructure and takes adequate account of:
a. Integration of land use with infrastructure in a manner appropriate to the site and
development;
b. For the use of land for papakāinga/kāinga nohoanga, Tthe exercise of kaitiakitanga and
tikanga Māori, including in the design and layout of buildings, facilities and activities;
[#2458.194 MKT]
c. The Nga Kaupapa (policies) in the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan 2013; [#2387.40
CERA, #2159.13 Mitchell; #2469.8 Dickie]
d. The physical characteristics of the land;
e. The Effects of natural hazards, including land instability and flooding, and potential
liquefaction are avoided or mitigated to an acceptable level of risk;
f. Servicing constraints, particularly in regard to water supply and sewage disposal;
g. Traffic likely to be generated, and safety and access issues, particularly on roads of rural
standard;
h. Maintenance of the privacy and amenity values of adjoining landowners;
Comment [MGC1]: As requested by Ms Smith, the Council, Crown and Ngai Tahu agree to extend the coastal boundary of the Papakainga zone to MHWS. Maps to be updated. However, Horomaka island is not understood, on currently available information, to be part of the original Maori reserve and therefore is not to be included in the Papakainga zone.
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i. [Outstanding natural landscapes and features, coastal natural character areas, and significant
landscapes, and sites of Ngai Tahu cultural significance [#2249.17 CRC]. The
requirement for this policy will be reconsidered by the Panel as part of its further
hearing of relevant proposals.]
j. The appropriateness of the development with respect to detraction from the direct
adverse effects on amenity values of neighbouring zones properties considering the
adjoining land, form and density of development. [#2458.194 MKT; #2159.12 Mitchell]
4.1.1.3 Policy - Minimise Adverse Effects on Neighbouring Zones
Ensure that buildings and activities undertaken within Papakainga Zones are in accordance with
tikanga Maori as well as do not detracting from the amenity values of neighbouring zones.
[#2458.193 MKT; #2467.35 Zweis; #2469.7 Dickie]
4.1.1.43 Policy - Future Development
Support the Manawhenua application of the Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga zone and overlay
in other locations where it facilitates the development of traditional areas of importance to
Ngai Tahu ancestral land whanui to provide for their social, cultural and economic well-being
of Ngai Tahu whanui.
[#2458.191 MKT]
4.1.1.5 Policy - Nga Hau E Wha National Marae
Recognise the importance of Nga Hau E Wha National Marae as a major focal point for Maori
and its ability to support social, cultural, and economic development, as well as enhancing
understanding between all people, through the understanding of tikanga Maori.
[#2387.37 CERA]
4.1.1.6 Policy - Manawhenua Papakīnga / Kainga Nohoanga Overlay
Enable Maori land, as defined in Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, to be used and developed
through a comprehensive approach that identifies constraints and development opportunities.
[#2458.184 MKT; #2197.4 Morgan; #2159.3 Mitchell; #2467.3,29 Zweis; #2241.1 Cook &
Brailsford; #2493.2 Little River Issues Working Party; #2157.3 Abbott & Richter; 2503.1
Roberts]
4.1.1.4 Policy - Rural Activities
Development of other land is consistent with all Rural Zone Policies within the context of the
objective and policies applying to this zone.
In addition to 4.1.1.1, enable rural activities on any land in a manner that is consistent with the
Rural Banks Peninsula Zone provisions.
4.1.1.5 Policy – Comprehensive approach to development
On Māori land, encourage a comprehensive and integrated approach to the development of
land for papakāinga / kāinga nohoanga for larger scale developments or where multiple
resource consents are required, including through the use of a comprehensive development
plan.
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4.2 Rules
4.2.1 How to Use the Rules
4.2.1.1 The rules that apply to activities in the Papakainga Manawhenua Papakāinga /
Kāinga Nohoanga Zone are contained in:
a. The Activity Status Tables below and in Rules 4.2.2.1, 4.2.2.2, 4.2.2.3,
and 4.2.2.4;
i. For Maori Communal Land in 4.2.2.1;
ii. For Maori Administered Land in 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.2, and 4.2.3.3;
iii. For General Land 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.3, 4.2.4.4, and 4.2.4.5;
and
b. Built Form Standards for permitted activities in 4.2.45
4.2.1.2 The rules that apply to activities in the Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kāinga
Nohoanga Overlay are contained in:
a. The Activity Status Tables below in Rules 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.2, 4.2.3.3,
4.2.3.4, and 4.2.3.5;
b. Built Form Standards in 4.2.4
4.2.1.2
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The Activity Status Tables and Standards in the following chapters also apply to
activities in all areas of the Papakainga Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kāinga
Nohoanga Zone and Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga Overlay
(where relevant)[in relation to these chapters, where only some provisions are
going to apply, a list will be provided once decisions have been made]:
5 Natural Hazards (entire chapter);
6 General Rules and Procedures (rules TBC);
7 Transport (rules TBC);
8 Subdivision, Development and Earthworks (rules TBC);
9 Natural and Cultural Heritage (rules TBC);
11 Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure - Rural references apply (rules TBC);
12 Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land (rules TBC); and
19 Coastal Environment (rules TBC).
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Note: Permitted activities under this chapter of the Plan may still require consent
under the chapters above, as well as building consents and consents from other
agencies.
[Name change requested through mediation by MKT]
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4.2.2 Activity Status - Māori Land Status - Manawhenua Papakāinga
/ Kainga Nohoanga Zone Māori Communal Land [Name change requested
through mediation by MKT]
Māori Communal Land means land set apart as Maori reservation in accordance with s338 Te
Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 (Note - Definition to be relocated to Chapter 1)
4.2.2.1 Permitted Activities
In the Papakainga Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kainga Nohoanga Zone on Māori Communal
Land On land held as Māori Reservation for Communal Purposes under s338 of Te Ture
Whenua Māori Act 1993, the activities listed below are permitted activities if they:
a) are located on land reserved for communal purposes and are included within the
Gazette notice issued by the chief executive Te Puni Kōkiri; and
b) comply with Activity Specific Standards set out in this table and Built Form the Sstandards
for permitted activities in Rule 4.2.45.
Activity Activity Specific Standards
P1 Village site, marae, meeting place, recreation ground,
sports ground, bathing place, church site, building site,
burial ground, landing place, fishing ground, spring, well,
timber reserve, catchment area or other source of water
supply, or place of cultural, historical, or scenic interest,
or for any other specified purpose.
1. Nil
4.2.3 Activity Status - Māori Administered Land
Māori Administered Land means Maori customary or Maori freehold land as defined in s2 &
s129 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 (Note - Definition to be relocated to Chapter 1)
4.2.3.1 Permitted Activities
In the Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga Zone on Māori Administered Land On land which is held
as Maori Land under Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, the activities listed below are permitted
activities if they comply with Activity Specific Standards set out in this table and Built Form S
the standards for permitted activities in Rule 4.2.5.
Activities may also be Restricted Discretionary, or Discretionary or Non Complying as specified in
Rules 4.2.23.2,and 4.2.23.3 and 4.2.2.4.
Comment [MGC2]: Definition to be inserted: Maori Land means communal land gazetted as Maori reservation under section 338 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, Maori customary land and Maori freehold land as defined in or referred to in sections 4 and 129 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993.
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Activity Activity Specific Standards
P1 Marae Complexes,
including wharenui,
wharekai, manuhiri
noho (guest
accommodation with or
without tariff) and
associated accessory
buildings
1. Nil
P2 Residential Activity,
including minor
residential units, and
kaumatua units.
1. Nil
P3 Home occupations 1. Nil
P4 Relocation of residential
units
1. Nil
P5 Community
activities and
associated facilities,
including Whare Hauora
(Health care facilities)
1. Nil Maximum of 500m2 of GLFA per facility
P6 Kohanga Reo (Pre-
School
activity and facilities)
and Kura Kaupapa
(Education
activity and facilities)
1. Nil Maximum of 500m2 of GLFA per facility
P7 Hakinakina (Recreation
activities and facilities)
1. Nil Maximum of 500m2 of GLFA per facility
P8 Ahuwhenua (Farming)
including Huawhenua
(Horticulture),
and Existing forestry,
Plantation forestry, and
Intensive farming.
1. Nil for all activities other than plantation forestry
2. Plantation forestry activity shall be limited to a
maximum planted are of 1ha per site.
[#2458.201 MKT]
P9 Plantation forestry 1. Plantation forestry activity shall be limited to a
maximum planted area of 1ha per site.
2. Plantation forestry activity to be at least 30m from
a zone boundary. [#2458.201 MKT]
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Activity Activity Specific Standards
P9 Fish farming and
aquaculture
1. Nil
[#2458.201 MKT]
P910 Urupa 1. Nil
P101 Whare hoko
(Convenience Activities)
and Arumoni
(Commercial Services)
1. Maximum of 100m2 GLFA per business.
P112 Offices (including
justice facilities)
1. Maximum of 100m2 GLFA per business except at Nga
Hau e Wha, where there shall be no maximum
GLFA.
P123 Makete (Markets) 1. Not exceeding one event per week
P13 Farm building. 1. Nil
P14 Conservation
activities
1. Nil
P15 Emergency services
facilities
1. Nil Maximum of 100m2 GLFA per building.
P16 Heli-landing area 1. Shall be located on a minimum nominated land
area of 3,000m2
P17 Flood protection
activities, including
planting of exotic
trees, earthworks and
structure, undertaken
by Christchurch City
Council or Canterbury
Regional Council
1. Nil
P18 Public amenities 1. Maximum of 100m2 GLFA per building.
P19 Mahinga kai 1. Nil
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Activity Activity Specific Standards
P20 On land held as Māori
Reservation for
Communal Purposes
under s338 of Te Ture
Whenua Māori Act
1993, any activity
specified in the
Gazette notice and
any ancillary activity.
1. Nil
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4.2.23.2 Restricted Discretionary Activities
The activities listed in the table below are restricted discretionary activities
Activity The Council’s discretion shall be
limited to the following matters.
RD1 Any permitted activity which does not
comply with any one or more of the
Activity Specific Standards in 4.2.2.1
Any application arising from this rule
will not require written approvals and
shall not be publicly or limited
notified [#2467.7 Zweis]
a. Relevant Matters of Discretion
in 4.3
RD2 Any permitted activity which does not
comply with any one or more of the Built
Form Standards for Permitted Activities
in Rule 4.2.2.3 [#2387.41 CERA]
Any application arising from non-
compliance with this rule will not
require written approval and shall
only be limited notified to directly
abutting land owners and occupiers
who have not given their written
approval [#2467.7 Zweis]
Any application arising from non-
compliance with Built Form Standard
4.2.4.5 will not require the written
approval of any entity except the New
Zealand Fire Service Commission
with respect to Built Form Standard
4.2.4.5 and shall not be fully publicly
notified. Limited notification if
required shall only be to the New
Zealand Fire Service Commission
only in respect to Built Form
Standard 4.2.4.5.
[#2387.45 CERA]
a. Relevant Matters of Discretion
in 4.3
Comment [MGC3]: Jan Cook seeks the deletion of this wording.
Comment [MGC4]: Jan Cook seeks the deletion of this wording.
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Activity The Council’s discretion shall be
limited to the following matters.
RD3 Any controlled, restricted
discretionary, discretionary or non-
complying activity in Chapters 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 11, 12 and 19.
Any application arising from this rule
will not require written approvals and
shall not be publicly or limited
notified except in relation to Chapter
6 and 7.
a. Relevant Matters of Discretion
in Chapters 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 11, 12
and 19 for that activity.
b. Relevant Objectives and
Policies in Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 8,
9, 11, 12 and 19 for that activity.
RD34 Boarding of domestic animals a. Relevant Matters of Discretion
in 4.3; and
b. Intensive farming, Equestrian
facilities and Boarding of
domestic animals in 17.8.2.3
RD45 Equestrian facility a. Relevant Matters of Discretion
in 4.3; and
b. Intensive farming, Equestrian
facilities and Boarding of
domestic animals in 17.8.2.3
RD356 Intensive farming a. Relevant Matters of Discretion
in 4.3; and
b. Intensive farming, Equestrian
facilities and Boarding of
domestic animals in 17.8.2.3
[#2458.201 MKT]
RD67 Plantation forestry a. Plantation forestry in 17.8.2.4
RD4 The development of land identified as
Maori owned (as defined in Te Ture
Whenua Maori Act 1993) and in the
Manawhenua overlay
Outline Development Plan matters in
4.3.7
[#2458.184 MKT; #2197.4 Morgan;
#2159.3 Mitchell; #2467.3,29 Zweis;
#2241.1 Cook & Brailsford; #2493.2
Little River Issues Working Party;
#2157.3 Abbott & Richter]
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4.2.23.3 Discretionary Activities
Activity The Council will consider any matters under section 104 of
the Act, including:
D1 Land based activities
directly associated
with fishing and
aquaculture
Relevant matters of discretion in 4.3, including those
in 4.3.4 and 4.3.5
[#2458.201 MKT]
D21 Administrative
activities which
provide services
and/or employment
to Manawhenua.
a. Relevant matters of discretion in 4.3, including
those in 4.3.4 and 4.3.5
Activity
D1 Any other activity not listed as a permitted or restricted discretionary or
discretionary activity.
Note; There are no discretionary activities in respect of Rule 4.2.2
4.2.2.4 Non Complying Activities
Note; There are no non-complying activities in respect of Rule 4.2.4
Activity
NC1 Any other activity not listed as a permitted, restricted discretionary or discretionary activity.
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Activity
NC2 a. Sensitive activities and buildings (excluding accessory buildings associated with an existing activity):
i. Within 10 metres of the centre line of a 66kV National Grid transmission line or within 10 metres of a foundation of an associated support structure
ii. Within within 10 metres of the centre line of a 66kV electricity distribution line or within 10 metres of a foundation of an associated support structure.
b. Fences within 5 metres of a National Grid transmission line support structure foundation or 5 metres of a 66kV electricity distribution line support structure foundation.
Notes:
1. Any application made in relation to this rule shall not be publicly notified or limited notified other than to Transpower New Zealand Limited and or Orion New Zealand Limited.
2. Vegetation to be planted around the National Grid or electricity distribution lines should be selected and/or managed to ensure that it will not result in that vegetation breaching the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003.
3. The New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances (NZECP 34:2001) contains restrictions on the location of structures and activities in relation to National Grid transmission lines and electricity distribution line. Buildings and activities in the vicinity of National Grid transmission lines or electricity distribution lines must comply withthe NZECP 34:2001.
[#2387.55 Crown] [2340.16 Orion]
4.2.34 - Activity Status Table - Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kāinga
Nohoanga Overlay General Other Land
General Land means general land owned by Maori, general land, Crown land and Crown land
reserved for Maori as definied in s2 & s129 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1991 (Note: Definition to
be relocated to Chapter 1)
4.2.34.1 Permitted Activities - Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga
Overlay
In the Manawhenua Papakāinga /Kainga Nohoanga Overlay Zone, on land which is not held as
Maori Land, General Land, the activities listed below are permitted activities if they comply
with the Activity Specific Standards and Built Form Standards in Rule 4.2.45 [#2485.197 MKT].
Activities may also be Restricted Discretionary, Discretionary, or Non-Complying, or
Prohibited as specified in Rules 4.2.434.2, 4.2.434.3, and 4.2.434.4 and 4.2.4.5.
Activity Activity Specific Standards
P1 Any Permitted Activity in the Rural Banks Peninsula Zone
a. The relevant standards in the Rural Banks Peninsula Zone Comment [MGC5]: These activities
will be listed when finalised by decisions of the Panel.
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P2 Residential Activity, including minor residential units and kaumātua units
a. Up to 6 units per site [#2458.197 MKT]
4.2.34.2 Restricted Discretionary Activities - Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kainga
Nohoanga Overlay
Activity The Council’s discretion shall be limited to the
following matters.
RD1 Any Restricted
Discretionary Activity in
the Rural Banks Peninsula
Zone
a. The relevant matters in the Rural Banks
Peninsula Zone
RD2 The development of Maori
Land land identified as
Maori owned (as defined
in Te Ture Whenua Maori
Act 1993).
a. Outline Development Plan matters in 4.3.7
[#2458.184 MKT; #2197.4 Morgan; #2159.3 Mitchell;
#2467.3,29 Zweis; #2241.1 Cook & Brailsford;
#2493.2 Little River Issues Working Party; #2157.3
Abbott & Richter]
4.2.34.3 Discretionary Activities - Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kainga Nohoanga
Overlay
Activity The Council will consider any matters under
section 104 of the Act, including:
D1 Any Discretionary Activity in
the Rural Banks Peninsula
Zone
a. The relevant matters in the Rural Banks
Peninsula Zone
4.2.34.4 Non-Complying Activities - Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kainga
Nohoanga Overlay
Activity
NC1 Any Non-Complying Activity in the Rural Banks Peninsula Zone
4.2.34.45 Prohibited Activities - Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kainga Nohoanga
Overlay
Activity
Comment [MGC6]: These activities will be listed when finalised by decisions of the Panel.
Comment [MGC7]: These activities will be listed when finalised by decisions of the Panel.
Comment [MGC8]: These activities will be listed when finalised by decisions of the Panel.
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Activity
PR1 Any Prohibited Activity in the Rural Banks Peninsula Zone
4.2.345 Built Form Standards – Papakainga Manawhenua
Papakāinga / Kainga Nohoanga Zone and Overlay
4.2.345.1 Recession Planes
a. The recession plane requirements for all buildings shall be those for the Rural Banks
Peninsula Zone, and applied at the legal boundary of any property where it adjoins
other property which is not held in the same ownership, excluding roads.
a. For any sites adjacent to a Residential Zone, buildings Building [J Cook & D Brailsford
#2241.2; J Reeves #2145.3 & 11] and structures (including outdoor storage areas)
[#2159.43-44 Mitchell; #2469.25 Dickie] shall not project beyond a building envelope
constructed by recession planes, as shown in the diagram relevant to the adjacent
Residential Zone in Appendix 14.10.2, from points 2.3m above the internal boundary.
[#2458.193 MKT]
ba. For all other sites, buildings For land identified as Maori Communal Land, bBuildings
and structures (including outdoor storage areas) [#2159.43-44 Mitchell] shall not
project beyond a building envelope constructed by a 45 degree recession plane, from
points 2.3m above the internal zone communal land boundary. [#2458.193 MKT]
b. For Māori Administered Land and General Land, there shall be no recession plane.
c. For the Nga Hau E Wha site, buildings and structures (including outdoor storage areas)
[#2159.43-44 Mitchell; #2469.25 Dickie] shall not project beyond a building envelope
constructed by recession planes, as shown in Appendix 14.10.2 Diagram A, from
points 2.3m above the internal boundaries. [#2458.193 MKT]
Note: There is no recession plane requirement for sites boundaries that are adjacent to
other sites within the located in the Papakainga Manawhenua Papakāinga / Kainga
Nohoanga zoned sites that adjoin only sites that are not zoned Residential. [#2458.193
MKT]
4.2.345.2 Internal Boundary Setback
a. For land identified as Maori Communal Land, the mMinimum setback from
internal boundaries for buildings and structures (including outdoor storage areas)
[#2159.43-44 Mitchell; #2469.25 Dickie] on the zone communal land boundary shall be
1.8m that of zone for the adjacent site1.8m. [#2458.193 MKT]
b. For Māori Administered Land and General Land, The minimum setback from internal
boundaries for buildings and structures shall be 10m and shall apply at the legal
Comment [MGC9]: These activities will be listed when finalised by decisions of the Panel.
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boundary of any property where it adjoins another property which is not held in the same
ownership or used for the same development. it the land on which the building or
structure is located.
b. For the Nga Hau E Wha site, the minimum setback from internal boundaries for
buildings and structures (including outdoor storage areas) [#2159.43-44 Mitchell;
#2469.25 Dickie] shall be 1.8m. [#2458.193 MKT]
Note: There is no internal boundary setback requirement for site boundaries that are
adjacent to other sites within the Papakāinga / Kainga Nohoanga Manawhenua zoned
sites. [#2458.193 MKT]
4.2.345.3 Road Boundary Setback
a. Minimum setback distance for any building from the road boundary for Māori Communal Land,
Māori Administered Land and General Land, shall be 15m. 4.5m that of the zone for the
adjacent zone 15m.
b. For sites with multiple adjacent zones, the minimum setback distance from the
road boundary shall be the largest setback of the adjacent zones.
c. For Nga Hau E Wha, the minimum setback distance from the road boundary shall be
4.5m.
Note: There is no road boundary setback requirement for sites that are adjacent to only
Manawhenua zoned sites. [#2458.193 MKT]
4.2.345.4 Building Height
[#2285.36 Akaroa Civic Trust; #2241.3 Cook & Brailsford; #2145.4,12 Reeves; #2467.19 Zweis,
#2159.36-38 Mitchell; #2469.22 Dickie]
a. For land identified held as Maori Reservation for Communal Purposes under s338 of Te
Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 as Maori Communal Land, there shall be no maximum
building height for activities ancillary to the purpose for which the land is reserved.
Maximum height of any building shall be that of the adjacent zone.
b. For all other land Māori Administered Land and General Land, the maximum height of any
building shall be 7.59m. sites with multiple adjacent zones, the maximum height of
any building shall be the smallest maximum height of the adjacent zones. This standard
shall not apply to carvings erected on Maori Land.
c. For Nga Hau E Wha, the maximum height of any building shall be 8m.
Note: There is no maximum building height for sites that are adjacent to only
Manawhenua zoned sites. [#2387.47 CERA]
4.2.345.5 Maximum zone coverage
[#2285.36 Akaroa Civic Trust; #2241.3 Cook & Brailsford; #2145.4,12 Reeves; #2467.19 Zweis,
#2159.36-38 Mitchell; #2469.22 Dickie]
Comment [MGC10]: The Council to check whether there is a distinction between setbacks for formed and unformed roads.
Comment [MGC11]: Standard a was deleted, and standard b was amended, following Ms Cook’s departure from the discussions. Ms Cook to comment on the amended provision.
Comment [MGC12]: Subject to the Panel’s decision on the Rural proposal.
Comment [MGC13]: Subject to confirmation of culturally appropriate wording.
Comment [MGC14]: Jan Cook will address the Panel on this point.
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a. For land identified as Maori Communal Land and Maori Administered Land, the
mMaximum percentage of the zone covered by all buildings coverage shall be 50%
35%.
b. For other land General Land, the maximum percentage of the land covered by all
buildings coverage shall be 10% or 2,000m2, whichever is lesser.
4.2.45.56 Water supply for firefighting
a. Provision for sufficient water supply and access to water supplies for firefighting shall be
made available to all buildings (excluding accessory buildings that are not habitable
buildings) via Council’s urban reticulated system (where available) in accordance with the
New Zealand Fire Service Firefighting Water Supplies Code of Practice (SNZ PAS:
4509:2008).
b. Where a reticulated water supply compliant with SNZ PAS:4509:2008 is not available, or
the only supply available is the controlled restricted rural type water supply which is not
compliant with SNZ PAS:4509:2008, water supply and access to water supplies for
firefighting shall be in accordance with the alternative firefighting water sources
provisions of SNZ PAS 4509:2008.”
[#2387.44 CERA]
4.3 Matters of Discretion - Papakāinga / Kainga Nohoanga Zone and
Overlay
4.3.1 Recession Planes
a. Any visual dominance over adjoining properties.
b. Effects on amenity of adjoining properties, including daylight and sunlight admission.
c. Any loss of privacy for adjoining properties through overlooking.
a. Any effect on amenity of adjoining properties, including visual dominance, daylight and
sunlight admission, and loss of privacy from overlooking. [#2387.42 CERA]
b. Opportunities for landscaping and tree planting, as well as screening of buildings.
4.3.2 Internal Boundary Setback
a. The extent to which the site layout and use of spaces maintains for adjoining properties
adequate levels of privacy and outlook, taking into account:
ai. The need to enable an efficient, practical and/or pleasant use of the remainder of the site;
bii. The need to provide future occupants with adequate levels of daylight and outlook from
internal living spaces;
ciii. The need to provide future occupants with adequate levels of privacy from neighbouring
residential units or sites;
div. Adequate separation distance from any existing direct facing windows or balconies (within
the site or on adjoining sites) or to ensure appropriate levels of privacy are maintained;
ev. Any adverse effects of the proximity or bulk of the building in terms of loss of access to
daylight on and outlook from adjoining sites; and
f. Any adverse effects, in terms of visual dominance by buildings of the outlook from adjoining
sites and buildings. [#2387.48,1058 CERA]
Comment [MGC15]: Subject to the Panel’s decision on the Rural proposal.
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4.3.3 Road Boundary Setback
a. Any loss of privacy for adjoining properties through overlooking.
b. Alternative practical locations for the building on the site.
c. For land other than Maori Land, tThe compatibility of the building in terms of appearance,
layout and scale of other buildings and sites in the surrounding area.
d. For land other than Maori Land, aAny detraction from the openness of the site to the street, or
any visual dominance over the street.
4.3.4Traffic Generation and Access
a. The extent to which the traffic generated is appropriate to the character, amenity, safety and
efficient functioning of the access and road network in the area;
b. The ability to mitigate any adverse effects of the additional traffic generation;
c. The location of the proposed access points in terms of road and intersection efficiency and
safety, including availability or otherwise of space on the road for safe right hand turning into the
site;
d. Any significant increase in glare from headlights;
e. Any marked reduction in the availability of on-street parking.
4.3.5 Scale of Non-Residential Business Activity
a. The extent to which increased scale is appropriate in the context of the surrounding environment
taking into account:
ai. Hours of operation;
bii. Traffic or pedestrian movements generated;
ciii. Any adverse effects, in terms of unreasonable [#2456.6-7 Environmental Noise
Analysis and Advice Service] noise, and loss of privacy, which would be inconsistent
with the respective environments;
div. The compatibility of the scale of the activity and the proposed use of the buildings
with the scale of other buildings and activities in the surrounding area;
e. Extent to which the activity serves the needs of residents in the surrounding area;
fiv. The extent to which the business contributes to the local employment and the economic
base of Manawhenua and/or the needs of residents in the surrounding area.
4.3.6 Intensive Farming a. The extent to which the activity takes into account:
i. Number and type of animals
ii. Building design, including soundproofing and ventilation
iii. Effluent management and disposal
iv. Prevailing climatic conditions and topography of the site and surrounding
area that may affect odour and noise generation
v. The frequency and nature of management and supervision
vi. The sensitivity of the receiving environment.
b. The extent to which the scale of the operation and location of associated building/s
maintain the character and amenity value of the surrounding area, including relevant
zone Built Form Standards. [#2387.8 CERA General]
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4.3.76 Building Height
a. The extent to which an increase in building height and any associated increase in the scale and
bulk of the building:
i. reflects its cultural and functional requirements both for the building itself and the use
of the zone;
ii. affects amenity values of adjoining properties, resulting from visual dominance, loss
of daylight and sunlight admission, and loss of privacy from overlooking;
iii. for land other than Maori Land, is visually mitigated through the topography,
location, design and appearance of the building; and
iv. for land other than Maori Land, is compatible with the scale, proportion and context
of buildings and activities in the surrounding area. [#2285.36 Akaroa Civic Trust; #2241.3 Cook & Brailsford; #2145.4,12 Reeves; #2467.19
Zweis, #2159.36-38 Mitchell; #2469.22 Dickie]
4.3.87 Zone Coverage
a. Whether the additional coverage of the zone with buildings is appropriate to its context
taking into account:
i. The function of the building to support Ngai Tāhu whanau to deliver
economic, social and cultural development;
ii. The extent to which the topography and the location, scale, design and
appearance of the building, landscaping, natural features or existing
buildings mitigate the visual effects of additional buildings;
iii. Any loss of privacy or other amenity values to adjoining residents and the
effectiveness of any mitigation measures.
[#2285.36 Akaroa Civic Trust; #2241.3 Cook & Brailsford; #2145.4,12 Reeves; #2467.19 Zweis,
#2159.36-38 Mitchell; #2469.22 Dickie]
4.3.79 Outline Development Plan
An Outline Development Plan for the development of land identified in the overlay should:
a. have the approval of nga runanga;
b. support the objectives and policies of the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan 2013 and the
Papakāinga / Kāinga Nohoanga zone and overlay;
c. integrate with and expand on the activities and buildings located within the Papakāinga
/ Kāinga Nohoanga zone and existing community infrastructure, business and
residential activities [#2159.3, .11 & .14 VJ & SC Mitchell]; and
d. complement the surrounding area while providing for the following matters, if
applicable:
i. the avoidance, remedy or mitigation of natural hazards;
ii. the mitigation of any anticipated adverse environmental effects, including
reverse sensitivity effects on nearby rural activities [#2159.3, .11 & .14 VJ & SC
Mitchell];
iii. the proposed utilities (including water supply for firefighting) to serve the site;
[#2387.46 CERA]
iv. the proposed integration and connection of future activities with the existing
activities within the zone;
v. the proposed accesses to the site and connections to the surrounding network,
such as any internal roading, public transport, cycleway, walkway layouts;
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vi. any staging of the development;
vii. any possible future development;
viii. the proposed activities in the zone, such as residential, community, school,
business and recreation;
ix. the proposed location, design and siting of any large buildings;
x. the design and location of any landscaping, fencing or signage on the external
boundaries of the site; and
xi. the management of any sites or areas within the zone overlay which are
protected in the District Plan.
[#2458.195 MKT]
4.3.8108 Water supply for firefighting
a. Whether sufficient firefighting water supply is available to ensure the health and safety
of the community, including neighbouring properties.
[#2387.46 CERA]