| 1. A guide to using the District Plan (PDF 86KB) |
Introduces the contents of the District Plan and information on how to use it |
| 2. District Plan development (PDF 124KB) |
Explains how the plan has been developed and the methods available to achieve its objectives |
| 3. Procedures and general rules (PDF 174KB) |
Includes general information about procedures and rules, when and how to apply for a resource consent, information requirements, the process for considering applications, how the plan’s effectiveness will be measured and the process for plan changes |
| 4. Resources of the City (PDF 67KB) |
Contains background information on the city and a description of the city’s natural resources |
| 5. Issues and goals (PDF 40KB) |
Describes the major resource management issues facing the city and our goals which guide the objectives and policies in the District Plan |
| 6. Managing growth (PDF 36KB) |
Sets out our policies for managing the effects of future growth and development |
| 7. Tangata Whenua values (PDF 28KB) |
Outlines issues and objectives relating to the interests of tangata whenua |
| 8. Natural environment (PDF 458KB) |
Sets out methods for managing our coastal environment, landscape, wildlife areas and trees
Coastal Esplanade Reserves Guide (PDF 1.2MB) |
| 9. Subdivision and development (PDF 2.03MB) |
Manages the effects of subdivision and development throughout the city |
| 10. Pollution, hazardous substances and waste management (PDF 541KB) |
Deals with issues about managing pollution, hazardous substances and waste generation including noise, outdoor lighting and contaminated sites |
| 11. Cultural heritage (PDF 621KB) |
Contains information about cultural resources in our city including buildings, objects and places of heritage or archaeological significance and sets out rules relating to them |
| 12. Transportation (PDF 760KB) |
Sets out methods for managing our roading and transportation network including rules for access and parking
Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 1993 (external link) |
| 13. Signs (PDF 88KB) |
Manages signs in the city |
| 14. Network utilities and designations (PDF 1.11KB) |
Deals with public works and network utilities and includes a list of designations |
| 15. Business (PDF 2.30MB) |
Contains methods for managing business, commercial and industrial activity
Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 1993 (external link) |
| 16. Residential (PDF 691KB) |
Contains methods for managing housing development, residential activities and alterations or additions to buildings on residential land |
| 17. Urban expansion (PDF 76KB) |
Deals with land which is intended to accommodate future urban expansion |
| 17A. Albany and Greenhithe structure plans (PDF 833KB) |
Outlines the structure plans for the Albany and Greenhithe areas which determine how development can take place within these parts of the city |
| 18. Rural (PDF 167KB) |
Contains methods for managing activities and development in rural areas |
| 19. Recreation (PDF 117KB) |
Contains methods for managing recreation activities and development within reserves and other areas of open space in the city |
| 20. Special purpose (PDF 701KB) |
Addresses managing those facilities, functions and special activities that need a special zone |
| 21. Definitions (PDF 287KB) |
Sets out the meaning of terms and expressions used in the District Plan |