Planning and Strategy Committee

SECTION 20: LAND TRANSPORTATION

CONTENTS

20.1 Introduction 1

20.2 Resource Management Issues 2

20.3 Objectives and Policies

20.3.1 Objectives and Policies

20.3.2 Methods

20.4 Rules

20.4.1 Permitted Rule – Citywide

20.4.2 Permitted Rule – Roads, Parking, Cycle Parking, Access, Service Lanes, Car Park Landscaping

and Vehicle Queuing Facilities

20.4.3 Establishment, operation, maintenance and upgrade of any rail lines

Performance Standards (a) – (h) for Activities under R20.4.2

20.5 Restricted Discretionary Activities

20.5.1 Restricted Discretionary Rule

20.5.2 Drive-In Facilities

APPENDICES

20A 20.6 Roading Hierarchy

20.6.1 Primary Roads

20.6.2 Minor Arterial

20.6.3 Collector Roads

20.6.4 Local Roads

20.6.5 Pedestrian Streets

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 20.6.6 Restricted Access Roads

20.6.7 Future Reclassification of Roads

Figure 20A.1 Roading Hierarchy (Rural)

Figure 20A.2 Roading Hierarchy (Urban)

Figure 20A.3 Roading Hierarchy (Ashhurst)

Figure 20A.4 Roading Hierarchy (Palmerston North Central Area)

Figure 20A.5 Restricted Access Roads

Figure 20A.6 Roads for Future Reclassification

20.7 Limited Access Roads within Palmerston North

20B Construction Criteria for New Roads and Street Description

20C Car Park Space Dimensions (Including Figure 20.2)

20D Cycle Park Space Dimensions

20E Minimum Separation Distances for Permitted Access for Accessways

and Intersections (Including Figure 20.4)

20F Sight Distance Measurement (Including Figure 20.6)

20G NZTA Rural Access Diagram C

20H NZTA Rural Access Diagram D

20I NZTA Rural Access Diagram E

20.3 Roads, Parking and Access 2

20.3.1 Introduction 2 20.3.2 Objectives and Policies 2 20.3.3 Methods 4 20.3.4 Environmental Results Anticipated 6 20.3.5 The Treatment of Roads 6 20.3.5.1 The Roading Hierarchy 6 R20.3.5.2 Roading Designations 8 20.3.6 Parking 8 20.3.7 Rules: Parking 9 R20.3.7.1 Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities 9 R20.3.7.2 Zones Parking Provision Standards for All Zones Except the Inner and Outer Business Zones, Industrial Zone, Institutional Zone, North East Industrial Zone, and Airport Zone 10 R20.3.7.3 Parking Provision Standards for the Outer Business Zone,

TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Industrial Zone, Institutional Zone, North East Industrial Zone

and Airport Zone 12

R20.3.7.4 Parking Provision Standards for the Inner Business Zone 13 R20.3.7.5 Car Park Landscape Design 14 R20.3.7.6 Formation of Parking Spaces 15

FIGURE A One Metre Clearance to Carpark Space and Blind Aisle 15

FIGURE B One Metre Clearance to Carpark Blind Aisle Only 15

20.3.8 Rules: Loading Space Standards 16 R20.3.8.1 Loading Space Standards 16 FIGURE 20.1 Vehicle Dimensions and Single-Lane Turning Circles 18

FIGURE 20.2 Carpark Dimensions 19

20.3.9 Rules: Access Standards 20 R20.3.9.1 Access Standards 20

FIGURE 20.3 Minimum Distances for Major Arterial, Minor Arterial and Collector Roads 22

FIGURE 20.4 Minimum Distances for Permitted Access for Accessways and Intersections 23

FIGURE 20.5 Minimum Sight Distances for Permitted Access in the Rural Zone 24

20.3.10 Rules: Restricted Discretionary Activities 26 R20.3.10.1 Restricted Discretionary Activities – Access 26 R20.3.10.2 Restricted Discretionary Activities – Drive Through Facilities 27

FIGURE 20.6 Sight Distance Measurement Diagram 29

APPENDIX 20A: Roading Hierarchy 30

20.5 PRIMARY ROADS 30

20.5.1 Major Arterial Roads (refer to the figures attached) 30 20.5.2 Minor Arterial (refer to the figures attached) 32 20.5.3 Collector Roads (refer to the figures attached) 33 20.5.4 Local Roads (refer to the figures attached) 35 20.5.5 Pedestrian Streets (refer to Figure 20A.4) 35 20.5.6 Restricted Access Roads (refer to Figure 20A.5) 36 20.5.7 Future Reclassification Roads 37

FIGURE 20A.1 39

FIGURE 20A.2 40

FIGURE 20A.3 41

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION FIGURE 20A.4 42

FIGURE 20A.5 43

FIGURE 20A.6 44

APPENDIX 20.7: Limited Access Roads with Palmerston North 45

APPENDIX 20B: Construction Criteria for New Roads and Street Description 46

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20.1 Introduction

An essential part of the functioning of any City, be it the urban or rural area, is the land transportation system. The most obvious element of that system is the roading system, which is used daily to move goods and people around the City and which also provides a valuable parking resource in most areas. Other parts of the land transport system within the City include the North Island Main Trunk Railway (NIMTR), and the Palmerston North-Gisborne Line, which carries both passengers and freight and the Palmerston North Airport at Milson., provision for cyclists and pedestrians and the public transport network, including services and infrastructure.

The railway network comprising the railway lines and adjoining land required for their operation are covered by a series of designations. Rail operations give rise to a few effects, the most obvious of which are noise and vibration, but these effects are usually of limited duration or impact. In instances where rail activities occur beyond the boundary of the designation or are not in accordance with the designated purpose, the District Plan rules and resource consents will ensure that potential effects on amenity are avoided, remedied or mitigated. Development will also be managed to avoid incompatible subdivision and development and reverse sensitivity effects for existing rail activities in the City.

The roading network is an important element to the City’s position as a distribution centre for the lower North Island. The City’s geographical position and excellent transport networks have, over the last decade, assisted in developing a number of large warehousing and distribution ventures such as the Woolworths Distribution Centre and Toyota’s National Service Centre. Thus, the transport infrastructure as a physical resource, contributes to and is an integral part of the use and development of all other resources within the City.

The City’s roading system is the most dominant feature of the City’s land transport infrastructure. Roads provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods and cannot be treated in planning terms in isolation from the communities which they serve. The State Highway networks within the City represent a significant investment which provides the primary link with the national highway network. Thus the District Plan has a role to play in ensuring that roads can effectively perform a range of functions such as the movement of goods and people, property access and the provision of parking and maneuvering space. Equally the Plan also has a role to play in assessing the effects which other activities might have on the use and operation of the roading resource, and in avoiding, mitigating or remedying those effects. Public transport, walking and cycling both provide environmentally appropriate forms of transport, and clearly in terms of the sustainable management of the urban form, they need to be encouraged.

Overall, the maintenance of a safe, effective and efficient transport system is an integral part of ensuring that the City operates in a sustainable manner.

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 1 20.2 Resource Management Issues

The following resource management issues were identified in regard to Transportation:

1. The sustainable management of the transport system and existing transport infrastructure in the City The importance of maintaining and developing the land transport network so that it meets the needs of the City., including providing for: a. The integration of new and extended infrastructure within the existing land transport network in the City; b. Vehicle parking facilities that are designed to be functional and attractive and located in the City in areas where they are accessible; c. Facilities for pedestrians and cyclists that are safe, attractive to use and accessible; and d. Meeting the City’s future transportation needs.

2. The effects of activities on the operation of the roading network;

3.2. The impact of roads on the environment; need to manage the adverse effects of the construction, maintenance and operation of transport infrastructure and transport activities on the environment and the community so that the health, wellbeing and safety of people and communities, and the amenity and character of the environment is maintained.

4. The importance of alternative modes of transport, including public transport, walking, and cycling as environmentally appropriate modes of transport; 3. The need to control and manage the effects of land use and development on the road network, particularly uncontrolled vehicle access crossing points and intersections on traffic safety and the efficient function of major and minor arterial roads, so as to ensure the land transport system can function and operate safely, effectively and efficiently.

5. The need to indicate where extensions to the transport network will occur.

6. The need to provide adequate access and parking for all activities.

7.4. The effects of land use and development and on regional strategic roads and the arterial road network, particularly uncontrolled vehicle access crossing points and intersections on traffic safety and the efficient functioning of major and minor arterial roads.

Explanation

Land transport issues fall into three broad categories: the need to maintain and develop the land transport network; the effects of the land transport system on the environment; and the effects of the development and use of land on land transport. These are reflected in Issues 1 – 3 above. They issues identified above also reflect the diverse nature of transportation, largely reflecting the role of transport in allowing or assisting in the operation of other activities. However, while a safe and efficiently operating transport network can do much to assist in ensuring that activities within the City operate in a sustainable manner, transport modes, in this case roads and railway, do have effects on other activities and on the environment.

A number of the issues also deal with the flow on effects of the relationship between roads and activities. Parking and access are the two most important issues in this respect as they are effects which result from the primary function of roads, in moving people and goods.

The Regional Land Transport Strategy sets out the strategic direction, planning and development priorities for transport in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region for the next 30 years. Council is required to implement the directives encapsulated in the Regional Land Transport Strategy and update their plans and strategies, accordingly. This Strategy identifies a Regional Strategic Road Network and an outline work programme to advance intra and inter- regional accessibility and links to national roading corridors, consistent with the Council’s long term growth plans and regional economic development goals. Relevantly, the Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and Ashhurst Bunnythorpe Road have been identified as new inter-regional routes and Railway Road has been classified as a major arterial route. The City Roading Hierarchy is updated to align with the Regional Land Transport Strategy (2010-2040). Access controls

2 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan apply to arterial and collector roads to minimise reverse sensitivity effects and protect the efficient operation of the City’s arterial road network.

20.3 Roads, Parking and AccessObjectives and Policies

20.3.1 INTRODUCTION

This part of the Transportation Section focuses on the issue of roads and associated activities such as parking and access, and their effects on the environment.

20.3.2 20.3.1 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

Within the broad framework of the City View objectives the following specific objectives and policies were identified with regard to roads and associated activities.

OBJECTIVE 1

To maintain and enhance the safe and efficient functioning of the roading network. The City’s land transport networks are maintained and developed to ensure that people and goods move safely and efficiently through and within the City.

POLICIES

1.1 To establish and maintain a roading hierarchy. Identify and apply the roading hierarchy to ensure the function of each road in the City is recognized and protected in the management of land use, development and the subdivision of land.

1.2 To identify the location and route of Major Arterial and Minor Arterial roads in all areas of development.

1.2 To ensure aAll roads in the City have function and design characteristics consistent with their place in the roading hierarchy. 1.3 Maintain and upgrade the existing roads in the City and provide for new roads to meet the current and future needs of the City.

1.4 The road network stormwater control system shall protect the road, road users and adjoining land from the adverse effects of water from roads and minimise any adverse effect on the environment.

1.5 Require all new public roads, private roads, accessways and privateways to be designed and constructed to meet performance standards relating to the safety and efficiency of vehicle movement, and to ensure the safe use of the road transport network for all users, particularly in respect of:

(a) Road width and alignment which should be sufficient for two vehicle lanes except where traffic volumes are insufficient; (b) The formation and surface sealing of all roads, accessways and privateways to standards appropriate to the volume of traffic expected to be carried; (c) Provision for necessary network utility facilities within roads; and (d) Safe design and construction of roads, road access points and intersections, including alignment, gradient, vehicle parking, manoeuvring and turning requirements.

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 3 1.3 1.6 To have regard to the particular safety needs of cyclists and pedestrians. Encourage the development of safe and accessible pedestrian paths and cycleways, as well as convenient and accessible cycle parking, to support the opportunity for people to use active and non-vehicular modes of transport throughout the City.

1.7 To support and encourage the provision of public transport and its use throughout the City as an integral part of the transportation system.

1.8 Convenient, safe and accessible car parking, loading and manoeuvring facilities are available for residents, staff, visitors and customers for all activities without creating congestion or conflicts with moving vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists on adjacent roads.

Explanation

It is important that where a roading network has been established, or is to be established, that the roads can efficiently, effectively and safely perform their functions. A road hierarchy assists in achieving this objective by ensuring that a road is of adequate width and design to meet the needs of the vehicles and people that will use it. Equally it is important at an early stage, that major elements of the roading system’s location are established in developing areas, to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the roading system.

OBJECTIVE 2

To protect the roading network, as identified in the roading hierarchy (Appendix 20A), from the potential adverse effects of all land use activities.

POLICIES

2.1 To ensure safe and efficient vehicle access is provided to and from activities.

2.2 To ensure safe and efficient loading facilities are provided to service activities.

2.3 To ensure safe and efficient parking and manoeuvring space is provided for all activities.

2.4 To manage and control vehicle access crossing points onto Major Arterial and Minor Arterial roads.

Explanation

The primary road network can only operate safely and efficiently and achieve their primary purpose of moving goods and vehicles if, as far as possible, they are protected from the effects of other activities. This can largely be achieved by addressing specific issues such as parking, access and loading requirements as activities are established or when there are changes to, or an intensification of, an existing land use activity.

OBJECTIVE 32

The land transport network is safe, convenient and efficient while To avoiding, remedying or mitigateing the adverse effects in a way that of roads and vehicles maintains the health and safety of people and communitiues, and on the amenity values and character of the City’s environment.

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3.1 2.1 To rRestrict the through movement of traffic where the movement has adverse visual, noise and safety effects on adjoining areas. by using the roading hierarchy to direct higher volume and heavy traffic movements on identified arterial routes and discouraging this traffic from other areas, such as residential areas.

3.2 2.2 To aAvoid, remedy or mitigate the impact of roads and parking areas on visual amenity values of the community by the requiring the provision of landscaping.

3.3 2.3 To mitigate the Ensure that the adverse effects of long term and commuter parking associated with activities in the Central Business District business and industrial areas on the amenity values of residential streets are mitigated.

3.3To mitigate the effects of long term parking associated with activities in the Central Business District on the amenity values o fresidential streets.

2.4 Avoid adverse effects on amenity and character by ensuring that new roads are well designed and visually complement the character of the surrounding area.

Explanation

Roads can have adverse effects on the environment because of the traffic which uses them. Traffic can cause adverse effects such as increases in noise to adjoining areas and decreases in safety to users of the adjoining activities. In some cases these effects need to be mitigated by restricting the through movement of traffic.

Roads, and particularly parking areas, can have a negative impact on the amenity and ambience of parts of the community. Large areas of parking are generally very visually obtrusive and can present a very sterile appearance. With proper landscape treatment, these adverse environmental effects can be overcome.

OBJECTIVE 4

To maintain and enhance the use of public transport, walking and cycling as alternative modes to the private motor vehicle.

POLICY

4.1 To support and encourage the use of public transport, walking and cycling as an integral part of the transportation system with special provisions made for them as appropriate.

Explanation

Public transport, walking and cycling are important modes of transport alongside private motor vehicles. Their use must be considered as an integral part of the entire transport system and, in many circumstances, special provisions such as bus stops, footpaths and cycleways need to be provided.

OBJECTIVE 3

The safety and efficiency of the land transport network is protected from the adverse effects of

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 5 land use, development and subdivision activities.

POLICY

3.1 Avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse effects of increased traffic or changes in traffic type, which would compromise the safe and efficient operation of any road, or the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians and cyclists on roads.

3.2 Require vehicle crossing places and vehicle entrances from public roads to be located, constructed, and maintained to standards appropriate to the expected traffic volume, pedestrian movement and speed environment of each road.

3.3 Ensure that buildings and activities do not compromise the necessary clear sight lines for trains and road vehicles at level rail crossings, or of vehicles at road intersections.

3.4 Ensure adequate on-site parking and manoeuvring space is provided for each type of activity in a safe and visually attractive manner.

3.5 Ensure that buildings and activities make provision for adequate and safe on-site loading.

3.6 Control the location, design and extent of advertising signs located adjacent to roads to ensure that they do not interfere with the safe and efficient use of roads and pedestrian facilities.

20.3.32 METHODS

 District Plan Rules

 Designations (any requiring authority as defined in the Resource Management Act 1991)

 The City Council’s role as road owner under the Local Government Act 1974

 The National Land Transport Programme 2012-2015

 The Regional Land Transport Plan

 Other Plans, particularly the City Council’s Annual Plan, Long Term Plan, District Land Transport Programme, and Integrated Parking Strategy

 Operational Activities of the City Council

 Educational initiatives and operational activities of the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council regarding public transport matters

 Responsibilities of New Zealand Transport Agency regarding State Highways

 Liaison between the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council and Palmerston North City Council to discuss transportation issues, for example, the Regional Transport Committee

 Education (for example, encouraging people to make provision for cycle parking).

The provision and operation of public transport which potentially uses fuels more efficiently and avoids single person journeys, is an important element of the sustainable management of any urban area. However, public transport is not an issue that a District Plan can easily deal with as this is primarily the responsibility of the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council. It is also an issue which can be dealt with more effectively

6 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan through methods which lie outside the District Plan, such as the Annual Plan. The safe accommodation of cyclists is another issue which is largely more effectively dealt with by methods outside the District Plan. Education is an important tool to actively promote certain outcomes. Matters that may need to be promoted include the encouragement of making provision for cycle parks within the City.

With regard to roads, much of the achievement of the objectives and policies above will come through the activities of Council as the owner and effective operator of all roads, except the State Highways. This includes the right and responsibilities provided by Part XXI of the Local Government Act, and the impact of programmes established under the Annual Plan, including on-going operational and maintenance programmes. Programmes to establish cycle networks and cycleways, usually separate from roads, are examples of planning activities supported by funding through Annual Plan programmes, which will assist in achieving the objectives and policies of this Plan.

In terms of the District Plan, rules have a role in controlling some effects relating to roads which are not designated. The provisions of the District Plan do not apply to any land that is subject to a designation unless the land is used for a purpose other than the designated purpose.

The New Zealand Transport Agency has a role with regard to planning, investing and operating of the national state highway network and associated infrastructure and those parts of the roading network which have national significance, through their financing of roading improvements, reported in the National Land Transport Programme. Additionally, the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council has a primary role with regard to public transport both in its provision and delivery of services and in terms of educating the public on public transport as a transportation alternative.

The Regional Land Transport Plan sets out the vision, objectives and outcomes for the Region’s Land Transport Network over the next 10 years. Council is required to give effect to this statutory document in formulating its District Plan, resource consent processes and road infrastructure plans.

The effects of long term parking, associated with activities in the Central Business District (CBD), on the amenity values of residential streets is recognised as a particular inter-zone resource management issue which is addressed through a combination of methods. This includes the parking rules of the District Plan applying to the activities in the Inner Business Zone, other regulatory measures such as time control of street parking in residential areas and operational works such as the marking of parking bays to ensure safe and convenient access to residences. Such measures are included in the Integrated Parking Strategy 2010 that provides for the implementation and monitoring of a Parking Management Plan for the CBD.

20.3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS ANTICIPATED

It is anticipated that the objectives, policies and methods of this Section will achieve the following results:

• A roading network that provides for the movement of goods and people in a safe and efficient manner.

• Identification of major new roads in the future roading network.

• A reduction in the adverse effects of activities on the safe and efficient functioning of the roading network.

• Avoiding, remedying or mitigating the adverse effects of the operation of the roading network on the environment and on the community’s amenity values.

• An effective transport system that provides for the integration of public transport, walking and cycling alongside the private motor vehicle use.

20.3.5 THE TREATMENT OF ROADS

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 7 20.3.5.1 The Roading Hierarchy

The roading hierarchy is a way of ordering different types of roads with like characteristics into an organised structure that enables the development of rules. The Roading Hierarchy is a means of developing rules that are appropriate to the effects likely to be created on particular types of roads. (The relevant policies dealing with the roading hierarchy are contained in Section 20.3.2, in particular Policies 1.1 to 1.3).

The management of roads, streets and the land use activities that obtain access from them are linked. There needs to be integrated management and control to ensure that the function of the road or street is not unduly compromised, that the adverse effects of the activities within roads and streets do not have a detrimental effect on the environment or the amenity of land use activities, and vice versa. The use of the roading hierarchy is one method that can assist in integrating road management and land use activities.

The roading hierarchy is a tool that assists in:

• Determining the status of activities i.e. the status of the road that access is obtained from determines the activity status in the District Plan

• Informing the development of asset management plans that identify upgrades and road maintenance that are funded through the Long Term Plan.

The roading hierarchy does not define road design and construction assumptions. The roading hierarchy also does not give weightings to the road user groups within the hierarchy, such as heavy vehicles, through traffic, parking, pedestrians and cyclists.

The following hierarchy shall apply in the City of Palmerston North. A list of the roads contained in each category of the hierarchy, described below, is included in Appendix 20A - also refer to Figures 20A.1 to 20A.7.

The roading hierarchy which applies to the rural areas of Palmerston North, including the Primary and the Secondary Roads, is illustrated in Figure 20A.1.

Primary Roads i Major Arterial Roads

Major Arterial Roads are of strategic importance to the Region. They provide interconnections between areas within the City and distribute traffic from major intercity links. Access is generally at grade but may be limited. Urban traffic volumes are typically greater than 20,000 vehicles per day and rural 5,000 vehicles per day with a significant number of heavy vehicles. Typical urban operating speeds are 50 to 70 km/h and rural 80 to 100 km/h. Major Arterial Roads include State Highways 3, 54, 56 and 57 and Railway Road and Tremaine Avenue. ii Minor Arterial Roads

Minor Arterial Roads provide access between Collector and Major Arterial Roads. These roads have a dominant through vehicular movement and carry the major public transport routes. Access to property may be restricted and rear servicing facilities may be required. Urban traffic volumes are typically 8,000 vehicles per day to 20,000 vehicles per day and rural from 1,000 to 5,000 vehicles per day with a higher proportion of heavy vehicles. Typical urban operating speeds are 40 to 60 km/h and rural 80 to 100 km/h. Botanical Road and Te Awe Awe Street are examples of Minor Arterial Roads. iii Collector Roads

8 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan including public transport. Typical traffic flows are between 3,000 and 10,000 vehicles per day. Examples of Collector Roads are Highbury Avenue and Brooklyn Heights Drive.

Secondary Roads iv Local Roads Local Roads provide access and connectivity within a local area. Low vehicle speeds, pedestrian and local amenity values predominate. Such roads typically carry up to 3,000 vehicles per day and their two lanes provide for on-street parking, property access and pedestrian needs. Buick Crescent and Milverton Avenue are examples of Local Roads.

The Square, Broadway Avenue, Main Street, Coleman Place, Cuba Street, King Street, Fitzherbert Avenue, Church Street, Ashley Street and George Street are all Pedestrian Streets. Figure 20A.4 shows all Pedestrian Streets in Palmerston North.

Explanation

Within the roading network there are a variety of types of roads which serve differing functions while retaining the overall purpose of moving people and goods around the City. Thus, while one road may provide a route across or through the City, another may only provide access to a number of residential or industrial sites. It is these differing functions of roads which are the basis of the roading hierarchy. The roading hierarchy defines the role and function of each road, and this in turn provides a basis on which to assist in the assessment of the effects of the road itself and the effects that activities located adjacent to that road might have. Thus the roading hierarchy provides a tool for determining appropriate traffic management measures, which are instituted outside this Plan, and provides a basis for the rules and standards which are instituted through this Plan.

The roading hierarchy detailed above was developed by assessing a range of matters, such as:

• existing traffic service functions;

• existing land uses;

• existing characteristics, eg road standard, width and capacity;

• current traffic volumes;

• future land use strategies;

• anticipated traffic increases.

From that assessment an appropriate hierarchy was determined.

20.3.5.2 Roading Designations

No developments involving permanent structures or building shall be permitted on any land designated for proposed road widening or the establishment of roads.

Explanation

Within the City there are two roading designations shown on the Planning Maps. The first, along the southern side of Ferguson Street, is to provide for road widening to relieve traffic congestion while the other, in Kelvin Grove, is

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 9 intended to establish the alignment of the collector roads linking Roberts and James Lines. Further information is contained in Section 24, Designations, and on the Planning Maps.

20.3.6 PARKING

Introduction

Regardless of the type or nature of the activity, every activity generates a certain amount of traffic. When that traffic arrives at the activity’s site, some provision must be made for it to park. While roads can and do provide some parking, this type of space is not always available, nor is it always in the best interests of the safe and efficient operation of a road, for such parking to occur. In the residential area, for instance, the number of crossing places reduces the potential for roadside parking while in the rural area, the unformed nature of road edges and the type of road means that there is little space for safe roadside parking. By contrast, in the Inner Business Zone, the emphasis on retailing and other business activities means that there is a substantial parking resource available in the form of developed on-street car parking and larger car parks.

Rules for car parking ensure that Palmerston North has a sustainable road transport system, including parking spaces. The provision of those parking spaces is a shared responsibility of the Council and developers.

The District Plan promotes the greatest concentration and intensity of development in the Inner Business Zone. A key component of achieving this development pattern is the maximum parking standard for the Inner Business Zone. The intention is to reduce the provision of on-site parking, especially those spaces used for all day staff parking, and enable a greater proportion of land to be developed. This approach increases the reliance on public parking and prioritises short stay parking within the Inner Business Zone.

Development that proposes on-site parking over the specified maximum needs to demonstrate that additional parking is necessary for the effective operation of the activity. In this circumstance, the continued pedestrian priority provided for in the city centre is the first concern followed by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the road network.

The Plan also recognises that for large integrated retail developments the provision of on-site parking is critical to the efficient and effective operation of the retail format. For this reason, a minimum parking standard provides for the parking needs of these activities.

“Pedestrian Streets”, as defined in the roading hierarchy (Appendix 20A), are located in the Inner Business Zone and are designed to provide a pleasant, safe, and convenient network of links throughout the city centre to carry pedestrians to activities. In order to enhance the character of the central area and the level of amenity for pedestrians, the retail frontage on pedestrian streets needs to remain unbroken. Vehicle accesses to car parks across pedestrian streets are generally not acceptable. However, a vehicle access across a Pedestrian Street may be acceptable where a large integrated retail development seeks to form an access point as part of a mid-block pedestrian link. In this situation, it is critical that pedestrian amenity at the street edge is maintained.

Outside the Inner Business Zone, for the safe and efficient operation of the roading network, the responsibility for the provision of all customer and worker-related car parking lies with individual developers. Parking provision standards for zones, except the Inner Business Zone, reflect these requirements. In the first instance, parking will need to be provided by developers. A development can provide less than the minimum number of car parks if it can demonstrate that: the total parking demand generated by the activity is less than the number of spaces required; the hours of operation relative to other uses on a site or on adjoining sites provides opportunities for shared parking; or off-site parking is available in the locality and is readily accessible.

20.34.7 RULES : PARKING PERMITTED ACTIVITIES

10 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan R20.4.1 Permitted Activities – Relationship of the Land Transport Section to the District Plan as a Whole

The activities in Section 20 are Permitted Activities in all Zones of Palmerston North City provided that they comply with the Performance Standards in (a) to (h) below, except: (a) where the activity is provided for in R20.4.3; or (b) where the activity is listed as a Restricted Discretionary Activity in Section 20; or (c) is otherwise provided for in the relevant Zone rules.

R20.4.2 Unless otherwise specified as a Restricted Discretionary Activity, the following activities are permitted throughout the City provided they comply with the relevant performance standards (a) – (h) below:

a. Roads vested in Council b. On site loading and vehicle parking spaces c. Bicycle parking spaces d. Vehicle crossings for property access e. Service lanes and onsite-vehicle-queuing facilities f. Landscaping of parking areas

R20.4.3 The establishment, operation, maintenance and minor upgrade of any rail lines, premises or infrastructure are Permitted Activities throughout the City provided these comply with the performance standards identified under R 23.7.2. For the avoidance of doubt, this rule enables activities which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Re-sleepering, re-railing, re-ballasting; • Grouting or repairs to rock faces; • Laying of new communications cables; • Replacement of existing structures such as signal boxes; • Installation of safety related signage and signals; • Installation of bells and lights and/or half arm barriers at level crossings; and • The re-arrangement of the depot facility in Palmerston North, including the CT site.

Performance Standards for Permitted Activities under R20.4.2

(a) Vehicle Access

(i) Pedestrian Streets

No vehicle access is permitted across Pedestrian Streets.

(ii) State Highways

Any part of a road which forms part of the State Highway network is subject to the requirements of the New Zealand Transport Agency as the road controlling authority.

(iii) Limited Access Roads (non State Highways)

Any part of a road which is a Limited Access Road in Appendix 20.7 is subject to the requirements

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 11 of the Palmerston North City Council as the road controlling authority.

(iv) Cashmere Drive

Provided that, for the purposes of any development of land on Cashmere Drive which is a vacant section at 1 July 2012, Cashmere Drive will be regarded as a local road. Note to Plan Users:

1. Where there is more than one Road Controlling Authority, permissions will be required from the respective Road Controlling Authorities. 2. A Vehicle Crossing Application is required for every crossing to authorize a vehicle crossing place/access to the road network. A Vehicle Crossing Application is approved by the Council’s Roading Manager, as Road Controlling Authority. A Vehicle Crossing Application Form can be obtained from Council’s Building Services.

(v) Railway Lines The following restrictions apply to vehicle accesses in the vicinity of railway lines:

a) No new road or access shall cross a railway line; b) Any new vehicle access or intersection, or any additional development that intensifies the use of an existing access or intersection, shall be located a minimum of 30m from a rail crossing limit line; and c) Any new development near an existing railway level crossing, must be located outside of the sight triangles as set out in Appendix B of NZTA Traffic Control Devices Manual 2008, Part 9 Level Crossings.

(vi) Vehicle Access onto Major Arterial, Minor Arterial and Collector Roads

a) The maximum number of vehicle crossings per site shall be 1 per 30m of total frontage, with a maximum of two accesses per site in the Rural Zone and for sites fronting Major or Minor Arterials, and a maximum of three for all other sites. b) Where a site has frontage onto both an arterial and non-arterial road frontage, any vehicle access shall be from the secondary road frontage. c) Where vehicle access can be provided from a service lane or right-of-way registered in favour of the site or other private road or private right-of-way, no vehicle access shall be from the street. d) Vehicle crossings to a frontage road with a speed limit of 70km/h or greater shall have a minimum spacing to an adjacent crossing on the same side of the frontage road, on the same or an adjacent site (measurement (c) in Appendix 20E), as follows:

Posted Speed Minimum distance(m) between successive accesses (km/h) ((c)in Fig 20.C) Major or Collector Road Local Road Minor Arterial 70 40 40 40 80 100 70 50 90 200 85 65 100 200 105 80

e) Any part of a vehicle crossing shall not be closer to the intersection of any roads (distance (a) and/or (b) in Appendix 20E) than as follows:

Posted Speed Frontage Road Intersecting Road

12 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan (km/h) Major or Minor Local Road Arterial or Collector Road <70 Major or Minor 30 30 Arterial 20 10 Collector or Local Road 70-90 Major or Minor 100 100 Arterial 45 45 Collector or Local Road >90 Major or Minor 200 200 Arterial 60 60 Collector or Local Road

f) Minimum sight distances at accesses measured in accordance with Appendix 20F shall be as follows:

Posted Speed Major & Minor Collector Local Residential Access to (km/h) Arterials Road Road Local Road 40 90 85 55 30 50 115 110 70 40 60 145 135 85 55 70 175 165 95 70 80 210 195 110 95 90 245 230 130 130 100 280 265 160 160

g) Required sight distances are to be available over their full length. h) Where a vehicle access crosses a footpath, pedestrian visibility splays in the form of sight triangles shall be provided on each side of the access. The sight triangles shall be kept clear of obstructions to visibility, planting to be kept below 500mm, and shall measure 2m along the property boundary to each side of the access and 2.5m along the access into the property. Residential developments of three or less dwelling units with access onto a Local Road are exempt from this requirement. i) Any access to a parking area with more than six spaces or serving two or more dwelling units shall be maintained, built and retained for its intended purpose so as to ensure that vehicles are not required to reverse either on or off a public road. j) Accesses that provide access to loading spaces from Major or Minor Arterials or Collector Roads shall be designed so that it is not necessary to reverse vehicles either on to or off the street, and do not require vehicles to cross into or from opposing traffic lane.

(vii) All vehicle accesses are to be formed in a permanent, dust-free (not metal except permitted activities in the Rural Zone) surface.

(viii) All vehicle accesses shall comply with the following width, passing and queuing standards:

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 13 Length Minimum Formed Pedestrian Passing Provision On-site Queuing (m) Legal Width Provision Length at Entry Width (m) (m) Residential Units in All Zones 1 ≤40 3.0 2.75-5.0 Shared in Only if formed Not needed movement width less than lane 5m and forward sightline restricted 2-3 ≤40 3.5 2.75-5.0 Shared in Only if formed Not needed movement width less than lane 5m and forward sightline restricted 4-6 ≤80 5.0 2.75-6.0 Shared in If formed width If formed width movement less than 5m and less than 5m then lane forward sightline 6m queuing restricted and/or length if longer than 50m connecting to Major or Minor Arterial 7-20 ≤100 6 2.75-6.0 If ≥10 units If formed width If formed width separate less than 5m and less than 5m then 1.5m wide forward sightline 6m queuing footpath restricted and/or length if longer than 50m connecting to a Collector or Local Road and 12m if connecting with a Major or Minor Arterial 7-20 >100 9 5.5-6.0 If ≥10 units Not needed as Not needed as separate two-way traffic two-way traffic 1.5m wide flow flow. No access to footpath on-site parking for 6m into the site. Non-residential Activities in the Rural Zone (number of lots) 1 5.0 3.5-6.5 Shared in Only if formed Not needed movement width less than lane 5m and forward sightline restricted 2-4 6.0 5.5-6.5 Shared in Not needed as Not needed as movement two-way traffic two-way traffic lane flow flow All Other Activities (number of parking spaces) 1-4 3.6 2.75-5.0 Shared in Only if formed Not needed movement width less than lane 5m and forward sightline restricted 5-15 6 2.75-6.0 Shared in If formed width If formed width

14 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan movement less than 5m and less than 5m then lane forward sightline 6m queuing restricted and/or length if longer than 50m connecting to a Collector or Local Road and 12m if connecting with a Major or Minor Arterial >15 9 5.5-6.0 Separate Not needed as Not needed as 1.5m wide two-way traffic two-way traffic footpath flow flow. No access to on-site parking for 6m into the site.

a) Exceptions to these standards include the provision of a clear width of at least 3.5m with a 4m height clearance in situations where Performance Standard (a)(xii) and that formed widths of 4.0 to 4.9m should not be used to avoid confusion regarding one-way or two-way use of the access. b) Passing areas should be at least 5.5m wide and as long as needed to accommodate the vehicle types using the access. Passing areas can be provided informally in areas where there is widening to accommodate a driveway or formally though the inclusion of passing bays. c) The required queuing space shall not be used for turning to or from parking spaces. d) In addition to the queuing provisions included in the Table, access must be designed so that vehicles using or waiting to use fuel dispensers, ticket vending machines, remote ordering facilities and devices, entrance control mechanisms, or other drive-through facility do not queue into the adjoining road reserve or obstruct entry or exit from the site.

(ix) All vehicle accesses shall comply with the following gradient requirements:

Length (m) Gradient Straight Ramps – Staff Only Access or Residential Activities Up to 20m* 1 in 4 (25%) More than 20m 1 in 5 (20%) Straight Ramps – All Other Accesses Up to 20m 1 in 5 (20%) More than 20m 1 in 6 (16.7%) Curved Ramps Shall be designed in accordance with AS/NZS Shall be designed in accordance with AS/NZS 2890.1 2004 2890.1 2004 *For access to 1 or 2 car parks the maximum gradient can be 1 in 4 (25%) for any length.

a) The maximum change in gradient without a transition shall be no greater than 1 in 8 (12.5%). b) Where transition grades are needed they should be a minimum of 2m long. c) Where a vehicle access crosses a footpath to access a frontage road, the gradient of the first 4m from the back of the footpath shall be no more than 1 in 20 (5%) for residential activities and for at least 6m for all other activities.

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 15 (x) Design for vehicle crossings onto roads in the Rural Zone with speed limits of 70km/h or greater shall comply with the relevant figures in the table below:

Heavy vehicle Volume of traffic using Is the vehicle crossing Which Appendix to use movements per week the vehicle crossing per located on a state for vehicle crossing day highway? design ≤1 1-30 No Appendix 20G ≤1 1-30 Yes Appendix 20H ≤1 31-100 Yes or No Appendix 20I >1 1-30 Yes or No Appendix 20H >1 31-100 Yes or No Appendix 20I

(xi) Vehicle Crossing Movements

In the Rural Zone, Vehicle crossing movements must not exceed 100 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements per day and the Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements shall be calculated in accordance with the calculation of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements, below.

Calculation of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

a) Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

i) One car to and from the site = 2 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

ii) One truck to and from the site = 6 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

iii) One truck and trailer to and from the site = 10 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

iv) One dwelling is deemed to generate 8 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements.

b) The number of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements will be deemed to be less than 30 if they exceed 30 on no more than two days per week, provided that they do not exceed 60 on any given day.

c) The number of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements will be deemed to be less than 100 if they exceed 100 on no more than two days per week, provided that they do not exceed 200 on any given day.

Explanation

The traffic generated by some activities in the Rural Zone have the potential to impact on the traffic efficiency and safety of the adjoining Major and Minor Arterial roads, for example activities like Massey University farm-based teaching and research facilities. This control ensures that the adverse effects of vehicle movements associated with existing or new land uses are avoided, remedied or mitigated, where they exceed a defined volume, and reflective of the modal characteristics of the vehicular traffic.

(xii) For the purposes of firefighting where a building is either:

a) Located in an area where no fully reticulated water supply system is available; or b) Located further than 75m from the nearest road that has a fully reticulated water supply system including hydrants (as required by NZS 4509: 2008)

Vehicle accesses shall have, in addition to the standards included in performance standard (a)(i)-(x):

16 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan (i) A minimum formed width of 3.5m and; (ii) A height clearance of 4m; (iii) Maximum gradient of 1 in 5 with minimum grade transition lengths of 4m for changes of grade of 1 in 8 (12.5%) or more; and (iv) Be free of obstacles that could hinder emergency access.

(b) Parking

(i) Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities

Where on-site parking is provided parking spaces for the disabled will be provided as follows:

(a) Number

(i) One where 20 or less spaces are provided. (ii) Two where between 21 and 50 spaces are provided plus (iii) One for every additional 50 spaces (or part thereof) where more than 50 spaces are provided. (iv) The requirement to provide parking spaces for the disabled does not apply to residential dwellings or factories and industrial activities with fewer than 10 employees. Where there are multiple tenants on a site, each tenant shall provide the number of mobility spaces required by their activities.

(b) Location

(i) Accessible car parking spaces shall connect to an accessible route and be located as close as practical to the entrance to the building.

(i) Maximum Transverse Grade 1:50 (ii) Maximum Longitudinal Grade 1:33 (iii) Minimum Clear Width 1.2m (iv) Kerb ramps* shall have no lip and a maximum grade of 1:8 (v) Conflicts with manoeuvring vehicles shall be avoided.

(d) Mobility Parking Space Design:

(i) Minimum Dimensions:

Dimension Length (m) Width 3.5m Length 5m Height 2.5m

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 17 (ii) Where a mobility parking space directly adjoins a footpath path on the same level as the parking space, the width of the common footpath may form part of the parking space.

(e) Surface

(i) The accessible space shall provide a stable, firm, slip resistant, even surface with a slope not exceeding 1:50.

(f) Identification

(i) Accessible parking spaces shall have clear ground marking in accordance with the international symbol of access. If the accessible parking space is not readily visible from the carpark entry directional signage is also to be provided.

(ii) Parking Provision Standards for All Zones Except the Inner Business Zone

(a) Where a building is constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to, or an activity is established on a site or in a building or other structure, parking provision must be made on-site in accordance with the following standards:

Activity No of Parking Spaces Required Dwellings 1 space per 1 or 2 bedroom dwelling and 2 spaces per 3 or more bedroom dwelling Multi-Unit Residential Developments 1 visitor space for every 5 dwelling units plus 1 space per dwelling unit Retail Activities, Commercial Service Activities, 3.5 per 100 m2 gfa for the first 10,000m2 plus Office Product Supplier 2.5 per 100m2 gfa for additional areas over 10,000m2 Building Suppliers, Farming & Agricultural Supplier 2 per 100 m2 gfa for the first 10,000m2 plus 1.4 per 100 m2 gfa for additional areas over 10,000m2 Offices 2.3 per 100m2 gfa Theatres 14 per 100 m2 gfa Places of Worship 1 per 4.3 persons that the largest congregation area is designed to accommodate. Restaurants 1 per every 4.3 seats the facility is designed to accommodate Prepared Food & Beverage Outlets 1 per every 4.3 seats the facility is designed to accommodate

Licensed Premises, excluding restaurants 12 per 100 m2 of gfa for the first 500m2 plus 7 per every 100m2 gfa thereafter Accommodation Motels and the accommodation 0.9 per room or unit part of Motel Conference Centres and Hotels

Hospitals, Community Homes 0.5 per bed Residential Centres 1 per unit plus 1 visitor park for every 5 units

18 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Health Centres and Health Facilities 2.1 per consultant’s room (including rooms suitable for consulting) Community and Leisure Facilities, and Tourist 1 park for every 14 seats the building is designed to Facilities accommodate

Where a building is not intended for seating, 3.5 parks per 100 m2 gfa shall be provided

Plus 0.1 parks per 100 m2 of recreational open space or playing fields

Education Facilities:

Early Childhood Facilities 1 per every 3 full time equivalent staff members at the facility at any time plus a short term

parking facility designed to cater for a minimum of 1 per every 9 pupils the facility is designed to

accommodate

Primary and Intermediate Schools

1.4 per classroom Secondary Schools 2 per classroom Tertiary and Training Facilities Manufacturing / Industrial 1.10.5 perper 100 staff m2 membeof gfa r, plus 0.2 per full-time student (excluding extramural students) Buildings or land used for Storage, Warehousing or 0.7 per 100 m2 for the first 3,000m2 gfa plus 0.5 Distribution for every 100m2 gfa thereafter Supermarkets 4 per 100m2 gfa of all areas except for storage areas for which 1 space per 100m2 gfa must be provided

Service Stations 2.1 per repair bay or service bay, plus 1.4 per 100 m2 of remaining gfa Yard Based Suppliers, Garden & Patio Suppliers, 3.5 per 100m2 gfa plus 0.7 space per 100m2 of Automotive & Marine Suppliers outdoor areas devoted to the display of goods and commodities. Home Occupations 0.7 per employee not resident on the site plus 1 space per 5 customers/visitors anticipated at peak demand Funeral Parlours Chapel area: 14 parks per 100 m2

plus 2.5 parks per 100 m2 of remaining gfa

Animal Boarding Establishments 1.1 parks per 100 m2 gfa Race Training and Agistment Establishments 1 park per 4.3 staff members resident on the property or 0.7 park per every 2 non-resident staff plus 2 visitor parks, whichever is the greater

Roadside Stalls 3.5 per 100 m2 gfa i Where an assessment of the required parking standards results in a fractional space, any fraction less than or equal to 0.5 shall be disregarded. Any fraction of greater than 0.5 shall be counted as one parking space.

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ii For the construction, alteration of, or addition to a building less than 50m2 or less than 20% of the existing gross floor area, whichever is the lesser, within the Local Business Zone no parking requirements shall apply.

iii For any other activity in the Local Business Zone that is 300m2 or less, and involves no form of construction, no parking requirements shall apply.

iv Where there are more multiple tenants on a site, each tenant shall provide the number of parking spaces required by their activities.

b) Parking Provision Standards for the Inner Business Zone

(a) Where a building is constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to, or any activity is established on a site or in a building or other structure adjacent to a Pedestrian Street then, on-site parking is not required. If parking is provided, it must not exceed a maximum of 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area.

(b) Where a building or structure of up to 400m2 of gross floor area is constructed and it is not adjacent to a Pedestrian Street then on-site parking is not required. If parking is provided, it must not exceed 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area.

(c) Where a building or structure of over 400m2 in gross floor area is constructed and it is not adjacent to a Pedestrian Street, then parking provision must be made on-site in accordance with the following standards:

i. A minimum of 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area; and

ii. A maximum of 3.5 spaces per 100m2 of gross floor area.

(d) Where there are any external additions or alterations to existing buildings, structures and activities not adjacent to a Pedestrian Street and they do not exceed an additional 400m2 of gross floor area then, additional on-site parking is not required. If additional parking is provided, it must not exceed 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area.

(e) Where there are any external additions or alterations to existing buildings, structures and activities not adjacent to a Pedestrian Street that are more than 400m2 of gross floor area, additional parking provision must be made on-site in accordance with the following standards:

i. A minimum of 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area; and

ii. A maximum of 3.5 spaces per 100m2 of gross floor area.

(f) Where the activity is a Comprehensive Integrated Retail Development over 10,000m2 of gross floor area, rules (a) and (e) do not apply and minimum parking provision must be provided of 3.5 spaces per 100m2 of gross floor area for the first 10,000m2 of gross floor area, plus 2.5 per 100m2 gross floor area for additional areas over 10,000m2.

(g) Where an assessment of the required parking standards results in a fractional space, any fraction less than or equal to 0.5 shall be disregarded. Any fraction of greater than 0.5 shall be counted as one parking space.

20 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan (c) Car Park Landscape Design

Any car parking area within all non-residential development and activity shall include the following landscape features:

i Any part of a car parking area (excluding access points), fronting a road shall feature one specimen tree capable of growing to 5 m within 10 years along every 10 m of car parking frontage.

ii Trees planted to meet the requirements of (a) above shall be so planted as to separate car parking area activities from pedestrian activities on the street.

iii Any tree planted on a frontage shall be planted in an area with a minimum width of 2 m and with a total area per tree of not less than 4 m2.

iv An average of 1 specimen tree per 10 parks must be provided for internal car park areas. This ratio of trees to parks is as follows:

Number of Car Parks Specimen Trees 0-9 0 10-19 2 20-29 3 30-39 4 40-49 5 Continued at the same ratio Continued at the same ratio

v Any trees located within a car park must have a protection area containing low planting with a minimum dimension or diameter of 1.5 metres. The specimen trees, on-going growing conditions and low planting must be maintained to a high standard at all times.

(d) Formation of Parking Spaces

Any parking spaces required shall be formed to ensure their convenient, safe and efficient use and be designed in accordance with the following standards:

i Where single space garages are provided they shall have the following minimum dimensions:

(a) 5.4m clear length (b) 3.0m clear width (c) 2.4m garage door width

ii Where double space garages are provided they shall have the following minimum dimensions:

(a) 5.4m clear length (b) 5.4m clear width (c) 4.8m garage door width

iii Vehicle circulation routes including ramps within a car parking area must have a width no less than 3.5m for one-way circulation routes and 5.5 m for two-way circulation routes and be able to

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 21 accommodate the path of a 99 percentile car with a 6.3m turning radius.

iv Queuing space in accordance with R20.4.1(a)(viii) shall be provided to permit a free flow of traffic from the road into the car parking area.

v All car parking spaces shall comply with the dimensions and construction requirements detailed in Appendix 20C.

vi All car parking areas are to be formed in a permanent, dust-free (not metal, except for Permitted Activities in the Rural Zone) surface with kerbing, drainage and marking out of each parking space.

vii An additional one metre clearance is to be added at the end of blind aisles which are 15 metres or more in length, to provide suitable manoeuvring to allow vehicles to exit the aisle without reversing. The additional one metre clearance can be added onto the end car park space and blind aisle (as shown in Figure A below), or alternatively, to the blind aisle only (as shown in Figure B below).

viii Any car parking space with a side directly next to a wall, support column or other obstacle which is 300mm high or more shall provide an additional 300 mm width.

ix The gradient of off-street parking surfaces for activities, with the exception of dwellings, shall be no more than:

Angle of slope measurement Maximum slope of car park

Parallel to the angle of parking 1:20 In any other direction 1:16

x Any parking area designed to accommodate more than six spaces shall be designed so as to ensure that vehicles are not required to reverse either on or off a public road;

22 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan xi All manoeuvring of vehicles in a parking area must be contained on site;

xii All required spaces shall be available for their intended use at all times and, with the exception of parking for individual residential dwellings, shall be available without needing to move another vehicle; and

xiii Any parking area providing more than 15 parking spaces between a public footpath and any building or recreational space shall provide a connecting footpath through the site to the primary building or activity entrance with a width of 1.5m clear of any overhanging parked vehicles.

(e) Loading Space Provision

i Every owner or occupier who constructs, substantially reconstructs or changes the use of a property, shall make adequate provision (both in terms of the type and numbers of vehicles) on the site for the loading of or unloading from vehicles of all goods and materials associated with the activity, except there is no loading requirement for:

(a) sites have sole frontage onto a Pedestrian Street; or

(b) sites in the Local Business Zone, where the construction, alteration of, or addition to a building is no more than 50m2 or 20% of the existing gross floor area, whichever is the lesser; or

(d) residential developments with fewer than 20 dwellings where the parking space requirements in performance standard (b) are fully met.

ii All loading and unloading shall occur within the site in a manner that does not:

(a) impede access to parking spaces or areas needed for vehicle manoeuvring and circulation within the site; or

(b) adversely affect traffic flow along the street frontage for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles or parking availability in the road reserve.

iii Loading spaces which are accessed from Major or Minor Arterials or Collector Roads shall be designed so that it is not necessary to reverse vehicles either on to or off the street.

(f) Loading Space Design

(i) Any loading spaces provided must meet the following minimum dimension requirements:

Vehicle Type Minimum Space Minimum Space Minimum Vertical Width (m) Length (m) Clearance (m) Small Rigid Truck(6m) 3.5 6 3.5 Medium Rigid 3.5 8 4.5 Truck(8m) Large Rigid Truck(11m) 3.5 11.5 4.5 Articulated Truck (17- 3.5 20 4.5 20m) Courier Van 3.0 6 3.2

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(ii) Where the service vehicle is loaded or unloaded from the ground rather than an adjacent platform, additional width sufficient to meet the anticipated loading and unloading requirements of the activity, including by forklift, shall be provided. (iii) Within the area of any loading space there shall be a maximum gradient of 1:25 (4%). (iv) In cases where the loading area is gated, sufficient space shall be provided within the site and queuing space between the access crossing to the site and the gate to accommodate the largest truck visiting the site. (v) Where there are more multiple tenants on a site, each tenant shall provide the number of loading spaces required by their activities.

Note to Plan Users : The design of all loading facilities, including access, manoeuvring and circulation space, shall take into account the provisions of AS.2890.2 2002 Parking Facilities Part 2: Off-street Commercial Vehicle Facilities and RTS 18 New Zealand on-Road Tracking Curves for Heavy Motor Vehicles.

(g) Cycle Parking – Provision and Design

i Cycle parking spaces shall be provided on-site as follows:

Activity Threshold Requirement All employment More than 15 1 space per 15 employees employees Sports Venues (indoor & outdoor) Capacity for up 1 space per 20 people that can be Entertainment Facilities (cinemas, to 100 visitors/ accommodated. theatres) attendees. Libraries Capacity for 5 spaces plus 1 space per 40 people that Museums more than 100 can be accommodated beyond first 100 Places of Worship visitors/ people. Conference/ Convention Centres attendees.

ii Cycle parking facilities shall meet the minimum cycle parking dimensions in Appendix 20D and be securely anchored, support the bicycle frame and front wheel and allow for the bicycle frame to be secured.

iii Cycle parking facilities shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian thoroughfares, accessible routes, vehicle circulation or manoeuvring areas.

iv Cycle parking facilities shall be located as close as possible to and no more than 50m from at least one main pedestrian entrance to the building or activity.

v Where cycle parking is intended for long-stay use, such as for staff, then the cycle parking facilities shall be located in a covered and secure area, unless they are located in an area where access by the general public is generally excluded.

(h) Cycle Parking – End-of-Trip Facilities

24 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan i Where staff cycle parking spaces are required, end-of-trip facilities shall be provided on-site as follows:

Number of staff cycle parks required Number of end of trip facilities required 1-10 None 11-100 1 shower per every 10 staff cycle parks required 1 locker per every staff cycle park provided >100 10 showers for the first 100 staff cycle parks required + 2 showers for each additional 50 staff cycle parks required 1 locker per every staff cycle park provided

NOTES TO PLAN USERS In respect of Rules 20.3.7.2, 20.3.7.3 and 20.3.7.4.

1. A building containing distinct areas of activity can be considered to be a combination of these distinct activities, each requiring a specific number of parking spaces. 2. Where an assessment of the number of parking spaces required in respect of an activity results in a fractional space being involved, any fraction under one-half of a space must be disregarded and fractions of one-half of a space or more must be counted as one parking space. 3. gfa means gross floor area. 4. Car parks must be used for the activity specified with unrestricted access for those using the activity and are not to be used, leased or occupied for any other activity. The Rule does not apply to any car parks provided in excess of the car parks required under the Rule. 5. The short term parking facility for Early Childhood Facilities is to be designed in accordance with Rule 20.3.7.6 – Formation of Parking Spaces. 6. See the definition of foodcourts for the purposes of calculating their GFA. 7. For the purposes of calculating the GFA of Storage, Warehousing or Distribution activities, the standard shall be applied to all areas of the building including administration areas, cafeteria and waiting areas etc. 8. For Places of Worship the largest congregation area is the largest hall, chapel, congregation/ worship area within the complex.

R20.3.7.1 Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities

Where on-site parking is provided, or is to be provided for all buildings and activities except dwellings, parking spaces for the disabled will be provided as follows:

(a) Number

i. One where 10 or less spaces are provided.

ii. Two where between 10 and 50 spaces are provided.

plus

iii. One for every additional 50 spaces (or part thereof) where more than 50 spaces are provided.

(b) Location

Accessible car parking spaces shall connect to an accessible route and the closest building entrance or lift.

Accessible parking spaces shall have clear ground marking in accordance with the international symbol of access.

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Explanation

Those in the community who are disabled have particular difficulties related to general mobility and to being able to gain access to buildings. The rule above ensures that there are sufficient spaces provided in appropriate locations, to be reserved for their particular requirements.

R20.3.7.2 Zones Parking Provision Standards for All Zones Except the Inner and Outer Business Zones, Industrial Zone and Institutional Zone, North East Industrial Zone and Airport Zone

Activity No of Parking Spaces Required Dwellings 2 per dwelling Multi-Unit Residential Developments 1 visitor space for every 5 dwelling units plus either 1 space per dwelling unit that contains 1 – 2 bedrooms including studio apartments or 2 spaces per dwelling unit containing 3 or more bedrooms Retail Activities, Commercial Service Activities, 5 per 100 m2 gfa for the first 10,000m2 plus 4 per 2 2 Building Suppliers, Farming & Agricultural 100m gfa for additional areas over 10,000m Supplier, Office Product Supplier Offices 1 per 30m2 gfa Theatres 20 per 100 m2 gfa Places of Worship 1 per 3.0 persons that the largest congregation area is designed to accommodate. Restaurants 1 per every 3 seats the facility is designed to accommodate Prepared Food & Beverage Outlets 1 per every 3 seats the facility is designed to accommodate Licensed Premises, excluding restaurants 18 per 100 m2 of gfa for the first 500m2 plus 10 per every 100m2 gfa thereafter Accommodation Motels and the accommodation 1.2 per room or unit part of Motel Conference Centres and Hotels

Hospitals, Community Homes 0.5 per bed Residential Centres 1 per unit plus 1 visitor park for every 5 units Health Centres and Health Facilities 3 per consultant’s room (including rooms suitable for consulting)

26 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Community and Leisure Facilities, and Tourist 1 park for every 10 seats the building is designed to Facilities accommodate

Where a building is not intended for seating, 5 parks per 100 m2 gfa shall be provided

Plus 0.1 parks per 100 m2 of recreational open space or playing fields

Education Facilities:

Early Childhood Facilities 1 per every 2 full time equivalent staff members at the facility at any time plus a short term

parking facility designed to cater for a minimum of 1 per every 7 pupils the facility is designed to accommodate

Primary and Intermediate Schools 1.4 per classroom

Secondary Schools 2 per classroom

Tertiary and Training Facilities 0.7 per staff member, plus 0.3 per full-time student (excluding extramural students) Manufacturing / Industrial 1.5 per 100 m2 of gfa Buildings or land used for Storage, Warehousing or 1 per 100 m2 for the first 3,000m2 gfa plus 0.5 for Distribution every 100m2 gfa thereafter Supermarkets 5 per 100m2 gfa of all areas except for storage areas for which 1 space per 100m2 gfa must be provided Service Stations 3 per repair bay, plus 2 per 100 m2 of remaining gfa Yard Based Suppliers, Garden & Patio Suppliers, 5 per 100m2 gfa plus 1 space per 100m2 of Automotive & Marine Suppliers outdoor areas devoted to the display of goods and commodities Home Occupations 1 per employee not resident on the site plus 1 space per 5 customers / visitors anticipated at peak demand.

2 Funeral Parlours Chapel area: 20 parks per 100 m

plus 3.5 parks per 100 m2 of remaining gfa Animal Boarding Establishments 1.5 parks per 100 m2 gfa Race Training and Agistment Establishments 1 park per 3 staff members resident on the property or 1 park per every 2 non-resident staff plus 2 visitor parks, whichever is the greater Roadside Stalls 5 per 100 m2 gfa

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 27 R20.3.7.3 Parking Provision Standards for the Outer Business Zone, Industrial Zone and Institutional Zone, North East Industrial Zone and Airport Zone

Activity No of Parking Spaces Required Dwellings 1.4 per dwelling Multi-Unit Residential Developments 0.7 visitor space for every 5 dwelling units plus either 0.7 space per dwelling unit that contains 1 – 2 bedrooms including studio apartments or 1.4 spaces per dwelling unit containing 3 or more bedrooms Retail Activities, Commercial Service Activities, 3.5 per 100 m2 gfa for the first 10,000m2 plus Office Product Supplier 2.5 per 100m2 gfa for additional areas over 2 10,000m Building Suppliers, Farming & Agricultural Supplier 2 per 100 m2 gfa for the first 10,000m2 plus 1.4 2 2 per 100 m gfa for additional areas over 10,000m

Offices 1 per 43m2 gfa Theatres 14 per 100 m2 gfa Places of Worship 1 per 4.3 persons that the largest congregation area is designed to accommodate. Restaurants 1 per every 4.3 seats the facility is designed to accommodate Prepared Food & Beverage Outlets 1 per every 4.3 seats the facility is designed to accommodate Licensed Premises, excluding restaurants 12 per 100 m2 of gfa for the first 500m2 plus 7 per every 100m2 gfa thereafter Accommodation Motels and the accommodation 0.9 per room or unit part of Motel Conference Centres and Hotels

Hospitals, Community Homes 0.5 per bed Residential Centres 0.75 per unit plus 0.75 visitor park for every 5 units Health Centres and Health Facilities 2.1 per consultant’s room (including rooms suitable for consulting) Community and Leisure Facilities, and Tourist 1 park for every 14 seats the building is designed to Facilities accommodate

Where a building is not intended for seating, 3.5 parks per 100 m2 gfa shall be provided

Plus 0.1 parks per 100 m2 of recreational open space or playing fields

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Education Facilities:

Early Childhood Facilities 1 per every 3 full time equivalent staff members at the facility at any time plus a short term

parking facility designed to cater for a minimum of 1 per every 9 pupils the facility is designed to accommodate

Primary and Intermediate Schools 1.4 per classroom

Secondary Schools 2 per classroom

Tertiary and Training Facilities 0.5 per staff member, plus 0.2 per full-time student (excluding extramural students) Manufacturing / Industrial 1.1 per 100 m2 of gfa Buildings or land used for Storage, Warehousing or 0.7 per 100 m2 for the first 3,000m2 gfa plus 0.5 Distribution for every 100m2 gfa thereafter Supermarkets 5 per 100m2 gfa of all areas except for storage areas for which 1 space per 100m2 gfa must be provided Service Stations 2.1 per repair bay or service bay, plus 1.4 per 100 m2 of remaining gfa Yard Based Suppliers, Garden & Patio Suppliers, 3.5 per 100m2 gfa plus 0.7 space per 100m2 of Automotive & Marine Suppliers outdoor areas devoted to the display of goods and commodities. Home Occupations 0.7 per employee not resident on the site

2 Funeral Parlours Chapel area: 14 parks per 100 m

plus 2.5 parks per 100 m2 of remaining gfa Animal Boarding Establishments 1.1 parks per 100 m2 gfa Race Training and Agistment Establishments 1 park per 4.3 staff members resident on the property or 0.7 park per every 2 non-resident staff plus 2 visitor parks, whichever is the greater Roadside Stalls 3.5 per 100 m2 gfa

(b) For the construction, alteration of, or addition to a building 50m2 or 20% of the existing gross floor area, whichever is the lesser, within the Local Business Zone no parking requirements shall apply.

(c) For any other activity in the Local Business Zone that is 300m2 or less, and involves no form of construction, no parking requirements shall apply.

R20.3.7.4 Parking Provision Standards for the Inner Business Zone

(h) Where a building is constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to, or any activity is established on a site or in a building or other structure adjacent to a Pedestrian Street then, on-site parking is not required. If parking is provided, it must not exceed a maximum of 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area.

(i) Where a building or structure of up to 400m2 of gross floor area is constructed and it is not adjacent to a Pedestrian Street then on-site parking is not required. If parking is provided, it must not exceed 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area.

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(j) Where a building or structure of over 400m2 in gross floor area is constructed and it is not adjacent to a Pedestrian Street, then parking provision must be made on-site in accordance with the following standards:

iii. A minimum of 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area; and

iv. A maximum of 3.5 spaces per 100m2 of gross floor area.

iii. A minimum of 1 space per 100m2 of gross floor area; and

iv. A maximum of 3.5 spaces per 100m2 of gross floor area.

R20.3.7.5 Car Park Landscape Design

Any car parking area within the Business Zones shall include the following landscape features:

(a) Any part of a car parking area (excluding access points), fronting a road shall feature one specimen tree capable of growing to 5 m within 10 years along every 10 m of car parking frontage.

(b) Trees planted to meet the requirements of (a) above shall be so planted as to separate car parking area activities from pedestrian activities on the street.

(c) Any tree planted on a frontage shall be planted in an area with a minimum width of 2 m and with a total area per tree of not less than 4 m2.

(d) Within the Inner and Outer Business Zones, North East Industrial Zone, Airport Zone and Institutional Zone an average of 1 specimen tree per 10 parks must be provided for internal car park areas. This ratio of trees to parks is as follows:

Number of Car Parks Specimen Trees 0-9 0 10-19 2 20-29 3 30-39 4 40-49 5 Continued at the same ratio Continued at the same ratio

(e) Within the Inner and Outer Business Zones, North East Industrial Zone, Airport Zone and the Institutional Zone any trees located within a car park must have a protection area containing low planting with a minimum dimension or diameter of 1.5 metres. The specimen trees, on-going growing conditions and low planting must be maintained to a high standard at all times.

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Explanation

Car parks can be expansive and quite barren. Parking areas can dominate an urban environment when the scale of the area is accentuated by an expanse of unbroken seal. The amenity of parking areas is significantly improved when planting is incorporated into the layout, particularly with the inclusion of specimen trees.

It is important to ensure the planting will be well maintained and a high quality landscaping result will be achieved. Critical to achieving this is the on-going protection and maintenance of low planting and trees within car park areas. Protection can be provided by diamond shaped kerb planters around trees or equivalent methods. Young trees and planting will need to be protected from wind and moving vehicles.

R20.3.7.6 Formation of Parking Spaces

Where a building is constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to or any activity is established on a site or in a building or other structure, any car parking spaces except those within a building shall be formed in accordance with the following standards:

(a) Vehicle circulation routes within a car parking area must have:

i. a width no less than 3.5 m for one way circulation routes and 6.5 m for two way circulation routes. Where these routes are also to accommodate pedestrians, these widths shall be increased by 800 mm except where a separate footpath is provided.

ii. turning circles must comply with Figure 20.1.

(b) Any queuing space shall be sufficient to permit a free flow of traffic from the road into the car parking area.

(d) All car parking areas are to be formed in a permanent, dust-free (not metal) surface with kerbing, drainage and marking out of each parking space.

(e) An additional one metre clearance is to be added at the end of blind aisles which are 15 metres or more in length, to provide suitable manoeuvring to allow vehicles to exit the aisle without reversing. The additional one metre clearance can be added onto the end car park space and blind aisle (as shown in Figure A below), or alternatively, to the blind aisle only (as shown in Figure B below).

[Delete Figures A and B below]

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 31 (f) Any carparking space with a side directly next to a wall, support column or other obstacle shall provide an additional 300 mm width.

(g) The gradient of off-street parking surfaces for activities, with the exception of dwellings, shall be no more than:

Type of car park Maximum slope of car park

Mobility car parks 1:40 Car parks parallel to the angle of parking 1:20 Car parks measured at 90 degrees to 1:16 the angle of parking

NOTE TO PLAN USERS Where parking is provided on sloping land, information will need to be provided to the Council to show that the above standards are met.

Explanation

If people are to be encouraged to use car parking areas and to avoid the effects of uncontrolled on-road parking, then the parking areas must be useable. The standards above ensure that whenever car parks are established they are able to be easily accessed and are of sufficient size for their intended purpose. Thus it is not only the size of the car park which must be controlled, but also the manoeuvring areas and accessways associated with the spaces. These standards are intended to ensure that car parking areas are useable by all of the community including the disabled and those who are not regular users. This latter concern reflects the fact that people who regularly use a car parking area become used to its characteristics and are much more adept at manoeuvring a vehicle into a smaller space, hence the reduced width requirement for such parking spaces.

20.3.8 RULES : LOADING SPACE STANDARDS

R20.3.8.1 Loading Space Standards

(a) Any business, institutional or industrial activity must provide a loading space constructed to the following standards.

Minimum Width Minimum Length Minimum Height Activity of Space of Space of Space Transport Depots or Land and 4.0 m 9.0 m 4.5 m Buildings used for storage Retailing, Manufacturing 4.0 m 7.5 m 4.5 m Warehouses, Licensed Premises, Offices with ground floor area greater than 1500 m2 Offices with gross floor area 4.0 m 6.0 m 4.5 m not greater than 1500 m2 Any activity visited by articulated 4.0 m 20.0 m 4.5 m

32 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan vehicles Buildings serviced by courier vans 3.0 m 6.0 m 3.2 m only

(b) No loading arrangement shall be permitted where vehicles project onto the road reserve while loading or are required to reverse onto or off a major arterial or minor arterial road.

(c) For the construction, alteration of, or addition to a building 50m2 or 20% of the existing gross floor area, whichever is the lesser, within the Local Business Zone no loading requirements shall apply.

(d) For any other activity in the Local Business Zone that is 300m2 or less, and involves no form of construction, no loading requirements shall apply.

Explanation

The loading and unloading of goods is an integral part of most business and commercial activities. However, such loading activities can involve a variety of sizes of trucks and it is important that such vehicles have a loading space to use which avoids adverse effects on the safe and efficient use of the adjoining road.

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User Aisle A B C₁ C₂ C₃ Class Width 1 2.1 4.2 4.4 4.1 4.5 3.1

2 2.3 4.6 4.4 4.1 4.7 3.0 3 2.5 5.0 4.4 4.1 4.9 2.9

4 3.6 6.4 4.4 4.1 5.5 2.9

User Aisle A B C₁ C₂ C₃ Class Width

1 2.4 3.4 5.2 4.8 5.5 3.9 2 2.5 3.5 5.2 4.8 5.6 3.7

3 2.6 3.7 5.2 4.8 5.7 3.5

4 3.6 5.1 5.2 4.8 6.1 3.3

User Aisle A B C₁ C₂ C₃ Class Width

1 2.4 2.8 5.7 5.1 5.9 4.9 2 2.5 2.9 5.7 5.1 6.0 4.6 3 2.6 3.0 5.7 5.1 6.0 4.3 4 3.6 4.2 5.7 5.1 6.3 4.0

User Aisle A B C₁ C₂ C₃ Class Width

1 2.4 2.4 5.4 4.8 5.4 6.2 2 2.5 2.5 5.4 4.8 5.4 5.8 3 2.6 2.6 5.4 4.8 5.4 5.4 4 3.6 3.6 5.4 4.8 5.4 5.0

User Aisle A B L₁ L₂ L₃ Class Width 1, 2, 3 2.1 2.1 4 3.6 3.6 All 6.3 6.6 5.4 3.0 All 6.1 6.4 5.4 3.3 All 5.9 6.2 5.4 3.6

• With the exception of 90° car parks, aisle width dimensions are for manoeuvring into and out of car parks with one-way aisles. • For parking bays at 90° with two-way aisles, the aisle width should be the greater of 5.5 metres for circulation or the manoeuvring aisle widths stated in the above table. • For parallel parking bays with two-way aisles, aisle widths should be at least 3 metres wider than for one-way aisles.

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 35 NOTE TO PLAN USERS • User Class is defined as: 1 - for all day parking, such as tenant, employee and commuter parking;

2 - for medium-term parking, such as long-term town centre parking, motels, airport visitors, sports and entertainment centres;

3 - for short-term and goods or children loading parking, such as short-term town centre parking, shopping parking, hospitals and medical centres.

4 - Accessible parking for people with disabilities.

• Dimension C is selected as follows: C1 - where parking is to a wall or high kerb not allowing any overhang;

C2 - where parking is to a low kerb which allows 600 mm overhang;

C3 - where parking is controlled by wheelstops installed at right angles to the direction of parking, or where the ends of parking spaces form a sawtooth pattern;

• Dimension L is selected as follows:

L1 - space length for consecutive parallel parking spaces;

L2 - space length for obstructed end spaces;

L3 - space length for unobstructed end spaces; • Aisle width dimensions are for one-way aisles. For parking bays at 90° with two-way aisles, aisle width should not be less than 5.5 metres.

For parallel parking bays with two-way aisles, aisle widths should be at least 3 metres wider than for one-way aisles.

• These standards are adapted from AS 2890.1 - 1993 with a more appropriate width for accessible car parks for people with disabilities. They have been established to be consistent with requirements for car parks within buildings.

20.3.9 RULES : ACCESS STANDARDS

R20.3.9.1 Access Standards

(a) Position and Construction

All vehicle crossings and intersections shall be positioned and constructed in accordance with the instructions and specifications of and to the satisfaction of the road controlling authority.

The New Zealand Transport Agency is the road controlling authority for State Highway 3 and 54 (Kairanga- Bunnythorpe Road, between Milson Line and Rangitikei Line), 56 and 57 within the Palmerston North City boundaries, and retains control of the location, design and construction standards of crossing places and road intersections with those state highways. T h e New Zealand Transport Agency will not allow the construction of any vehicle crossing or intersection if its location and use would be unsafe for vehicles using the highway. No crossing place or intersection onto a state highway will be permitted unless:

i. The location and number of crossing places and intersections are determined so as to both minimise the number, promote safe access to the state highway, and avoid or minimise adverse effects on the safe and efficient operation of the state highway;

ii. The property does not have reasonably practicable alternative legal access to some other road.

36 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan The Palmerston North City Council is the road controlling authority for all other roads in the Palmerston North City area, which are not state highways. Palmerston North City Council retains control of the location, design and construction standards of crossing places and road intersections (where these are not to state highways).

NOTE TO PLAN USERS Notwithstanding this rule, as Road Controlling Authority, the Council requires the permission of the Roading Manager, Palmerston North City Council, for any work to construct a vehicle crossing or intersection on all roads other than state highways; and the New Zealand Transport Agency permission is required for any work to construct a vehicle crossing or intersection with a state highway. An Application Form for a Vehicle Crossing can be obtained from Council Building Services. Where there is more than one Road Controlling Authority, permissions will be required from the respective Road Controlling Authorities.

(b) Access on Major Arterial, Minor Arterial and Collector Roads

Any access to a site or an activity on a Major Arterial Road, Minor Arterial Road or Collector Road (as defined in Appendix 20A or any roads or proposed roads meeting the criteria as set out in Appendix 20B) must be provided in accordance with the following standards:

i Vehicles cannot reverse onto or off that road from any access to a loading or parking area, except where access is to a residential dwelling and the posted speed limit is less than 100 km/h;

ii Site access shall be formed to a maximum of 6 metres in width. This rule does not apply to Collector Roads in the Residential and Industrial Zones;

iii The minimum sight distances at intersections and accesses shall be as recorded in Table 20.3 (illustrated and measured in accordance with Figure 20.6);

iv The minimum spacing between successive site accesses and intersections and the minimum distance between any access crossing and any intersection shall be as recorded in Table 20.3 and measured in accordance with Figure 20.4.

v Notwithstanding the minimum standards as recorded in Table 20.3, no new access or intersection shall be formed on James Line or Stoney Creek Road within 30m of the rail corridor with the Palmerston North-Gisborne rail track.

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 37 FIGURE 20.3: MINIMUM DISTANCES FOR MAJOR ARTERIAL, MINOR ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR ROADS.

Posted Speed (km/h) on Major Minimum distance Minimum distance Arterial, Minor (m) from access to (m) Between Minimum sight Arterial, Collector intersection on: successive distance (m) at: Roads.

Major Arterial,

Minor Access Other Roads Intersections Access Arterial, Crossings Intersections (b) (d) Crossings Collector (c) Roads (a) 100 200 50 200 800 295 500 80 120 50 100 800 205 305 70 100 40 40 400 170 220 60 50 30 20 200 140 160 50 20 20 15 150 105 125

NOTES TO PLAN USERS 1. Where the posted speed limit differs on the two roads, the standards for the higher speed limit shall apply. 2. Any part of a road which forms part of the State Highway network is also subject to the requirements of that road controlling authority New Zealand Transport Agency. 3. Provided that, for the proposes of any development of land on Cashmere Drive which is a vacant section at 1 July 2012, Cashmere Drive will be regarded as a local road and the provisions of Rule 20.3.9.1(d) will apply to any such development. 4. A Vehicle Crossing Application is required for every crossing to authorise a vehicle crossing place/access to the road network. A vehicle crossing application is approved by Council’s Roading Manager, as Road Controlling Authority. A Vehicle Crossing Application Form can be obtained from Council’s Building Services.

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a. Distance from access to intersection on Major Arterial, Minor Arterial or Collector Roads

b. Distance from access to intersection on all other roads

c. Distance between successive access crossings d. Distance between successive intersections

Any access to a site or an activity not covered by rules (b) above, and which is located in the Rural Zone, shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

i. Vehicles cannot reverse onto or off that road from any access to a loading or parking area;

ii. Site access shall be formed to a maximum of 6 metres in width;

iii. No vehicle crossing shall be located within a minimum distance of 10 metres from an intersection, measured in accordance with Figure 20.4;

iv. The minimum sight distances at intersections and accesses shall be as recorded in Table 20.5, measured in accordance with Figure 20.6.

v. Vehicle crossing movements must not exceed 100 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements per day and the Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements shall be calculated in accordance with the calculation of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements, below.

Calculation of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

a) Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

i) One car to and from the site = 2 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 39 ii) One truck to and from the site = 6 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements iii) One truck and trailer to and from the site = 10 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements

iv) One dwelling is deemed to generate 8 Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements.

b) The number of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements will be deemed to be less than 30 if they exceed 30 on no more than two days per week, provided that they do not exceed 60 on any given day.

c) The number of Car-equivalent Vehicle Movements will be deemed to be less than 100 if they exceed 100 on no more than two days per week, provided that they do not exceed 200 on any given day.

Explanation

FIGURE 20.5 MINIMUM SIGHT DISTANCES FOR PERMITTED ACCESS IN THE RURAL ZONE

Posted Speed Minimum Sight Distance at: (km/h) (metres) Access Intersections Crossings 100 250 500 80 170 240 70 115 175 60 85 135 50 65 105

(d) Access Standards in Zones other than the Rural Zone

Any access to a site or an activity not covered by rules (b) and (c) above, and which is located in any zone other than the Rural Zone, shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

i. There shall be no vehicle access across a Pedestrian Street (as identified in Appendix 20A).

ii. Where the site or activity is located in a Residential Zone and used for residential purposes:

a. One standard crossing of 3 metres shall be provided except where a dwelling has a double garage facing a front boundary and is setback less than seven metres from the front boundary in which case the crossing width can be up to five metres wide or the width of the double doors, whichever is the lesser; b. No vehicle crossing shall be located within 8 metres of an intersection, measured in accordance with Figure 20.4; c. The width of shared access shall be as follows:

40 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Number of dwellings Minimum width of access 2-3 3.5 metres 4-6 5.0 metres

d. The minimum distance between access crossings and an intersection with a Major Arterial, Minor Arterial or Collector Road shall be as recorded in the third column of Table 20.3 (entitled “Other Roads (b)”), measured in accordance with Figure 20.4. iii. Where the site or activity is located in an Industrial Zone:

a. Where a site has frontage to one road, one two-way crossing, of not more than 8 metres in width shall be provided; b. Where a site has frontage to more than one road, one crossing of not more than 8 metres in width may be provided to each road. The minimum is one two-way crossing of not more than 8 metres in width to one road; c. Where a site has a frontage length of more than 30 metres to a road, it may have two crossings of not more than 8 metres wide each to that road. As a minimum, one two- way crossing of not more than 8 metres in width shall be provided to the road; d. No vehicle crossing shall be located within 20 metres of an intersection, measured in accordance with Figure 20.4; e. The minimum distance between access crossings and an intersection with a Major Arterial, Minor Arterial or Collector Road shall be as recorded in the third column of Table 20.3 (entitled “Other Roads (b)”), measured in accordance with Figure 20.4.”

NOTES TO PLAN USERS Access from Richardsons Line or Setters Line (North) to the North East Industrial Zone is to be assessed as a non- complying activity under Rule 12A.10.2.

iv. Where the site or activity is located in a Fringe Business Zone:

a. Where a site or Multiple Retail Development has frontage to one road, one two-way crossing, of not more than 6 metres in width shall be provided;

b. Where a site or Multiple Retail Development has frontage to more than one road, one crossing of not more than 6 metres in width may be provided to each road. The minimum is one two-way crossing of not more than 6 metres in width shall be provided to the road;

c. Where a site has a frontage length of more than 30 metres to a road, it may have two crossings of not more than 6 metres in width each to that road. As a minimum, one two- way crossing of not more than 6 metres in width shall be provided to the road;

d. No vehicle crossing shall be located within 20 metres of an intersection, measured in accordance with Figure 20.4;

e. The minimum distance between access crossings and an intersection with a Major Arterial, Minor Arterial, or Collector Road shall be as recorded in the third column of Table 20.3 (entitled “Other Roads (b)”) measured in accordance with Figure 20.4.

v. Where the site or activity is not covered by standards i., ii., iii. or iv. above:

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 41 a. Where a site has frontage to one road, one two-way crossing, of not more than 6 metres in width shall be provided;

b. Where a site has frontage to more than one road, one crossing, of not more than 6 metres in width may be provided to each road (access from a dedicated service lane shall be deemed to form one standard crossing). The minimum is one two-way crossing of not more than 6 metres in width to one road;

d. No vehicle crossing shall be located within 8 metres of an intersection, measured in accordance with Figure 20.4;

e. The minimum distance between access crossings and an intersection with a Major Arterial, Minor Arterial or Collector Road shall be as recorded in the third column of Table 20.3 (entitled “Other Roads (b)”), measured in accordance with Figure 20.4.

NOTES TO PLAN USERS For the purposes of interpreting this Rule, vehicle crossing widths are measured at the property boundary.

(e) Vehicle Crossings in Proximity to a Rail Level Crossing

All new vehicle crossings shall be set back a minimum of 30m from a level crossing.

20.35.10 RULES : RESTRICTED DISCRETIONARY ACTIVITIES

R20.35.10.1 Restricted Discretionary Activities — Access

Any permitted activitiesy which do not comply with one or more of the performance standards in relation to access Rule R20.3.4.1, are is a Restricted Discretionary Activitiesy. Council restricts its discretion to the following matters with regard to:

 the safe and efficient operation of the roading network.  that vehicle access crossing points provide for the safe and efficient management of traffic to and from the site a) Avoiding, remedying or mitigating any effects deriving from non-compliance with the particular standard(s) that is not met.

In determining whether to grant consent and what conditions to impose, if any, the Council will, in addition to the Transport Section objectives and policies and standards of Rule 20.3.10.1, assess any application in terms of the following assessment criteria and shall require the applicant to consult with the New Zealand Transport Agency if affecting a state highway.

Assessment Criteria

42 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan a. To avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects on the roading network of vehicle movements at any access or intersection. b. To take into account the availability of alternative legal access to any other road. c. To avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse effects on the roading network of parking and the extent that off-street parking can be provided. d. The extent to which an Access Management Structure Plan remedies or mitigates adverse effects of any new accessway and vehicle crossing point, on traffic safety and the efficient functioning of the arterial road network.

Explanation

The access rules for the roading network are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the roading network. The Council recognises, though, that there may be instances where the form of the development may require consideration of a variation from the standards, provided the possible adverse effects on the roading network are properly addressed.

Access to a site or activity on a Major Arterial and Minor Arterial roads requires specific consideration to protect the efficient operation of strategic roads and minimise traffic safety risks. The approval of the Council’s Roading Manager is required to authorise the location, design and construction standard for vehicle access crossing points onto a major and minor arterial roads.

Non-notification No sSuch applications (Rule 20.5.120.3.10.1) need not be publicly notified.

R20. 35.10.52 Restricted Discretionary Activities – Drive Through Facilities

Any activities which include a Drive Through Facility are a Restricted Discretionary Activity with regard to:

• The safe and efficient operation of the roading network

• That access points provide for the safe and efficient control of traffic to and from the site.

Note to Plan Users

Refer to Section 5.4 (k) – Special Requirements Relating to drive through facilities, for additional information to be provided when lodging an application for a resource consent for a drive through facility.

In determining whether to grant consent and what conditions to impose, if any, the Council will, in addition to the Transportation Section’s objectives and policies, assess any application in terms of the following further policies: a. To avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects on the roading network of vehicle movements associated with the Drive-Through Facility on road users. b. Any queuing space must be sufficient to permit a free flow of traffic from the road into the parking area. c. That the activity is designed in such a manner that vehicles can manoeuvre in a safe and efficient manner on-site. d. The Drive-Through Facility is designed in a manner that allows for the safe and efficient on-site movement of pedestrians.

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Explanation

Drive Through Facilities, if designed properly, will not affect the safe and efficient operation of the roading network. However, if designed in a manner that does not adequately provide sufficient queuing space or in an efficient form they can potentially result in adverse effects on the safe and efficient operation of the roading network. Appropriate design features for a drive through facility include:

• Maximising length of drive through queuing between ordering facility and access point;

• The length of the queuing area should accommodate the peak demand;

• One-way flow with separate entry/exit points that are located as practicably as far as possible from • intersections;

• Minimise turning conflicts both on-site and off-site;

• Minimise conflict between pedestrians and vehicles to ensure their safe movement.

Non-notification

No Ssuch applications under R20.5.2 (Rule 20.3.10.2) need not is required to be publicly notified.

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Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 45 APPENDIX 20A 20.6 ROADING HIREARCHY

The roading hierarchy differentiates between roads by function. Roads at the top of the hierarchy are generally arterial routes that cater for through traffic and often have high traffic volumes. The City’s roading hierarchy includes:

Primary roads:

 Major arterial roads  Minor arterial roads  Collector roads

Secondary roads:

 Local roads

Other roads:

 Pedestrian streets

These are described in more detail below and in the tables and figures below.

Primary Roads

i Major Arterial Roads

Collector Roads provide circulation in local areas and links to arterial roads, while balancing these needs with pedestrian and local amenity values. These roads provide access for all modes of transport including public transport. Typical traffic flows are between 3,000 and 10,000 vehicles per day. Examples of Collector Roads are Highbury Avenue and Brooklyn Heights Drive.

46 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Secondary Roads iv Local Roads Local Roads provide access and connectivity within a local area. Low vehicle speeds, pedestrian and local amenity values predominate. Such roads typically carry up to 3,000 vehicles per day and their two lanes provide for on-street parking, property access and pedestrian needs. Buick Crescent and Milverton Avenue are examples of Local Roads.

Other Roads v Pedestrian Streets Pedestrian Streets are located in the centre of the City. They provide a safe and convenient network of links to carry pedestrians into the activities offered in the Central Area. vi The Square, Broadway Avenue, Main Street, Coleman Place, Cuba Street, King Street, Fitzherbert Avenue, Church Street, Ashley Street and George Street are all Pedestrian Streets. Figure 20A.4 shows all Pedestrian Streets in Palmerston North.

20.56.1PRIMARY ROADS

20.56.1.1 Major Arterial Roads (refer to the figures attached)

Road Range State Highway 3 Rangitikei Street from the City Boundary to the intersection with Grey Street and Walding Street Grey Street from the intersection with Rangitikei Street and Walding Street to the intersection with Princess Street

Princess Street from the intersection with Grey Street to the intersection with Main Street Main Street from the intersection with Princess Street to the intersection with Napier Road and Upper Main Street

Napier Road from the intersection with Main Street and Upper Main Street to the City Boundary State Highway 56 Pioneer Highway from the Longburn Rail Overbridge to the intersection with Maxwells Line State Highway 57 Fitzherbert East Road from the intersection with State Highway 3 to the Pahiatua Aokautere Road and Aokautere Drive intersection

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 47 Aokautere Drive from the intersection with Pahiatua Aokautere Road and Fitzherbert East Road to the intersection with Summerhill Drive and Turitea Road Turitea Road from the intersection with Summerhill Drive and Aokautere Drive to the intersection with Old West Road

Road Range Old West Road from the intersection with Turitea Road to the intersection with Tennent Drive Tennent Drive from the intersection with Old West Road to the City Boundary The Ring Road Pitt Street from the intersection with Ferguson Street to the intersection with Cuba Street and Bourke Street Bourke Street from the intersection with Cuba Street and Pitt Street to the intersection with Walding Street Walding Street from the intersection with Bourke Street to the intersection with Rangitikei Street and Grey Street Pioneer Highway from the joining location with Main Street to the intersection with Maxwells Line Main Street from the joining location with Pioneer Highway to the intersection with Pitt Street Ferguson Street from the intersection with Pitt Street to the intersection with Princess Street Princess Street from the intersection with Ferguson Street to the intersection with Main Street. State Highway 54 between the intersection with Milson Line and the Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road intersection with Rangitikei Line

Road Range Other Major Arterial Roads Fitzherbert Avenue from the intersection with Ferguson Street to the joining location with Tennent Drive Kelvin Grove Road from the joining location with McLeavey Drive to the joining location with Tremaine Avenue No. 1 Line from the joining location with Tremaine Avenue to the intersection with Reserve Road Main Street from the joining location with Pioneer Highway to the intersection with Pitt Street McLeavey Drive in its entirety

48 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Pahiatua Aokautere from the intersection with Aokautere Drive and Road (Pahiatua Track) Fitzherbert East Road to the City Boundary Pioneer Highway from the joining location with Main Street to the intersection with Maxwells Line Railway Road from the intersection with Tremaine Avenue and Vogel Street to the City Boundary

Road Range Roberts Line from the intersection with Napier Road to the joining location with McLeavey Drive Summerhill Drive in its entirety Tennent Drive from the joining location with Fitzherbert Avenue to the intersection with Old West Road Tremaine Avenue in its entirety Ashhurst Bunnythope Road from the intersection with Mulgrave Street to Stoney Creek Road Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road from Longburn Rongotea Road to Campbell Road Longburn Rongotea Road from the intersection with State Highway 56 to Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road

20.65.1.2 Minor Arterial (refer to the figures attached)

Road Range Airport Drive in its entirety Albert Street from the intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Te Awe Awe Street and Pahiatua Street Amberley Avenue in its entirety Botanical Road in its entirety

Cambridge Avenue in its entirety (Ashhurst) College Street from the intersection with Maxwells Line to the intersection with Botanical Road Featherston Street in its entirety

Hillary Crescent in its entirety (Ashhurst) John F Kennedy Drive in its entirety

Keith Street from the intersection with Napier Road to the intersection with Mihaere Drive Kelvin Grove Road from the intersection with McLeavey Drive to the intersection with Stoney Creek Road Maxwells Line from the intersection with Pioneer Highway to the intersection with College Street

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 49 Mihaere Drive in its entirety

Milson Line * from the intersection with Tremaine Avenue and Mulgrave Street fRuahinerom the S itntreeterse toc tionthe Cwithity B oundaSalisburryy Street to (Ashhurst) the intersection with Ashhurst Bunnythorpe Road

Road Range Pacific Drive in its entirety

Park Road from the joining location with Botanical Road to the intersection with Fitzherbert Avenue Ruahine Street from the intersection with Tremaine Avenue to the intersection with Main Street (State Highway 3) Salisbury Street in its entirety (Ashhurst) Saddle Road (Ashhurst) from the joining location with Salisbury Street to the City Boundary Stoney Creek Road from the intersection with Napier Road (SH3) to the City Te Awe Awe Street inBounda its enrtiyr ety

Upper Main Street in its entirety Vogel Street in its entirety Campbell Road from the intersection with Stoney Creek Road to the City Boundary

20.56.2.3 Collector Roads (refer to the figures attached)

Road Range Albert Street from the intersection with Te Awe Awe Street and Pahiatua Street to the intersection with Manawatu Street and from the intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Featherston Street Benmore Avenue in its entirety Bennett Street from the intersection with Rangitikei Line (State Highway 3) to the intersection with Benmore Avenue Bourke Street from the intersection with Featherston Street to the intersection with Walding Street Brentwood Avenue in its entirety Brooklyn Heights Drive in its entirety Camp Road in its entirety

50 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Cashmere Drive in its entirety – for the purposes of any site which was vacant at 1 July 2012 Cashmere Drive is to be regarded as a local road under Rule 20.3.9.1. Clarke Avenue in its entirety

Road Range College Street from the intersection with Botanical Road to the intersection with Albert Street Cook Street in its entirety Cuba Street from the intersection with Pascal Street to the intersection with Pitt Street and Bourke Street Fairs Road in its entirety Ferguson Street from the joining location with Rugby Street to the intersection with Pitt Street, and from the intersection with Princess Street to the intersection with Ruahine Street. Fernlea Avenue in its entirety Gillespies Line from the intersection with Tremaine Avenue, Botanical Road and Admiral Place to the intersection with Benmore Avenue Grey Street from the intersection with Princess Street to the intersection with Ruahine Street Haydon Street in its entirety Highbury Avenue in its entirety James Line in its entirety Johnstone Drive in its entirety Kaimanawa Street in its entirety Keith Street from the intersection with Mihaere Drive to the joining location with Rata Street Kelvin Grove Road from the intersection with Stoney Creek Road to the intersection with Ashhurst Bunnythorpe Road Koromiko Avenue in its entirety McGregor Street in its entirety Manawatu Street in its entirety Maxwells Line from the intersection with College Street to the eastern end Monrad Street in its entirety Oxford Street (Ashhurst) in its entirety Pahiatua Street in its entirety Park Road from the intersection with Fitzherbert Avenue to the intersection with Victoria Avenue Parnell Heights Drive in its entirety

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 51 Pascal Street in its entirety Pembroke Street in its entirety

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Road Range Pitama Road in its entirety Rangiora Avenue from the intersection with Koromiko Avenue to the intersection with Vogel Street Rata Street from the joining location with Keith Street to the intersection with Shelley Street Roberts Line from the intersection with Kelvin Grove Road to Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road Rosalie Terrace in its entirety Roy Street in its entirety Ruahine Street from the intersection with Main Street to the intersection with Pahiatua Street Ruapehu Drive in its entirety Rugby Street from the intersection with Maxwells Line to the joining location with Ferguson Street Schnell Drive * from the joining location with Brooklyn Heights Drive to the intersection with Fernlea Avenue Shelley Street in its entirety Slacks Road in its entirety Victoria Avenue in its entirety Ward Street in its entirety Wood Street in its entirety York Street (Ashhurst) in its entirety

20.56.2.4 Local Roads (refer to the figures attached)

All other roads not identified as Major Arterial Roads, Minor Arterial Roads, Collector Roads or Pedestrian Streets.

20. 56.2.5 Pedestrian Streets (refer to figure 20A.4)

Road Range Ashley Street from the corner with Church Street to the rear boundary of 12-16 Ashley Street, being Lot 2 DP 89317 Broadway Avenue from the intersection with The Square to the intersection with Princess Street Church Street from the intersection with Princess Street to the intersection with Linton Street (south side) and Pitt Street (north side) Coleman Place in its entirety

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 53 Cuba Street from the intersection with Rangitikei Street to the intersection with Andrew Young Street (south side) and Campbell Street (north side) Fitzherbert Avenue from the intersection with The Square to the intersection with Ferguson Street George Street in its entirety King Street in its entirety Main Street from the intersection with Princess Street to the intersection with Andrew Young Street (north side) and Pitt Street (south side) Rangitikei Street from the intersection with The Square to the intersection with Queen Street (eastern side) and 57 Rangitikei Street (western side) The Square in its entirety

20. 56.2.6 Restricted Access Roads (refer to figure 20A.5)

Road Range Camp Road in its entirety Forest Hill Road from the boundary of Lot 1 DP 85551 to its eastern end Greens Road in its entirety Kahuterawa Road from the boundary of Pt Sec 281A Town of Fitzherbert to its eastern end North Range Road in its entirety Pahiatua Aokautere Road (Pahiatua Track) from Harrison Hill Road intersection to the City Boundary

Riverside Drive in its entirety Scotts Road from the boundary of Lot 4 DP 31668 to its eastern end Setters Line (South) from the intersection with Railway Road to its boundary with the Airport Zone Shirriffs Road in its entirety – Shirriffs Road will cease to be a restricted access road on 1 July 2016 unless, before then, the Council has notified a further plan change to maintain this classification. South Range Road in its entirety

54 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan Staces Road in its entirety – Staces Road will cease to be a restricted access road on 1 July 2016 unless, before then, the Council has notified a further plan change to maintain this classification. Te Matai Road from the intersection with Napier Road to the intersection with Riverside Drive Turitea Road from Ngahere Park Road intersection to its eastern end

NOTES TO PLAN USERS 1. The figures which follow on the next few pages highlight those areas where the different roading hierarchies apply. 2. Where a property is on a corner site that has two different classifications, each classification shall only apply to that particular frontage only. 3. Roads with an * in 1.2, or 1.3 above indicate those roads that may be reclassified in the future following strategic roading improvements (refer to the following table in section 1.7). 4. Roads which have been formally declared as Limited Access Roads by the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Palmerston North City Council, as at [insert operative date of the plan change] are listed in Appendix 20A.7. 5. The Palmerston North Roading Hierarchy identified in Appendix 20A, can be defined, using the One Network Road Classification, as follows:

Current Roading Hierarchy One Network Classification

1. Primary Roads State Highway 57: equivalent to National Road State Highway 3: equivalent to Regional Road State Highway 56: equivalent to Regional Road State Highway 54: equivalent to Arterial Road 1.1 Major Arterial Roads equivalent to Arterial Road 1.2 Minor Arterial Roads: equivalent to Arterial Road 1.3 Collector Roads: equivalent to Primary Collector 1.4 Local Roads: equivalent to Access Road

Should the Council seek to amend the Roading Hierarchy in the future to align it to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s One Network Road Classifications, a plan change to the District Plan is required.

20.56.7 Future Reclassification Roads

There are a number of roads within the Palmerston North City that are likely to be reclassified in the future following strategic roading improvements as identified in the Regional Land Transport Strategy and local strategic plans. Should Council seek to amend the Roading Hierarchy to reflect these changes, a plan change to the District Plan is required.

Roads for future reclassification following Strategic Roading Improvements Road Extent Future change anticipated Te Matai Road from the southern intersection with Raise to Major Arterial Napier Road to the intersection with Riverside Drive

Palmerston North City Council District Plan | SECTION 20 | TRANSPORTATION 55 Riverside Drive in its entirety Raise to Major Arterial Staces Road in its entirety Raise to Major Arterial Milson Line from the intersection with John F Lower to Collector Kennedy Drive to the intersection with Flygers Line Schnell Drive+ in its entirety Raise to Collector

+ Part of Schnell Drive is currently a private road and this section of it would have to be made public road under the relevant statutory procedure before this classification could be proposed.

The Regional Land Transport Strategy also includes a future link via a new bridge between Pioneer Highway and State Highway 57 as a future Major Arterial Route. The location of this future route is not yet determined. As such, there are no specific roads that can be identified at this stage.

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NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY Road Range State Highway 3 (Napier Road) Sutton Place - Manawatu Gorge State Highway 54 (Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road) between Rangitikei Line (SH3) - Milson Line

State Highway 56 Mangaone Stream - Longburn Rail Overbridge

State Highway 57: Pahiatua Aokautere Road – Napier Road (SH 3) (Fitzherbert East Road) Aokautere Drive Pahiatua Aokautere Road – Summerhill Drive

Old West Road Summerhill Drive to Kahuterawa Road

Tennent Drive Kahuterawa Road - Tane Road

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Range Road State Highway 57 (Tennent Drive) Mogine Road - Old West Road

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MIN MIN CARRIAGEWAY MIN BERM TYPICAL TYPE CRITERIA RESERVE WIDTH* WIDTH DESCRIPTION WIDTH* Urban and or >300 EDUC 22m 13m 2 x 4.5 m Major Arterial Rural or Minor Arterial Urban 150 – 300 20m 11 m 2 x 4.5 m Major Arterial EDUC or Minor Arterial Rural 18 m 9 m (2 x 3.5 m lanes) 2 x 4.5 m Major Arterial or Minor (2 x 1.0m shoulders) Arterial Urban EDUC of 60 – 18 m 9 m 2 x 4.5 m Minor Arterial 150 or Collector

Rural 16 m 7 m (2 x 3 m lanes) 2 x 4.5 m Minor Arterial or Collector (2 x 0.5m shoulders) Urban EDUC of 12 - 60 17 m 8 m 2 x 4.5 m Local Urban EDUC of 0 - 12 16 m 7 m 2 x 4.5 m Local Rural, Rural EDUC of 0 - 60 14 m 6.2 m (2 x 3 m lanes) 2 x 3.9 m Local Residential, (2 x 0.1m shoulders Parklands Industrial EPE of > 150 22 m 13 m 2 x 4.5 m Local Industrial EPE of 0 – 150 17 m 11.5 m 1 x 4.5m and Local 1 x x1.0 m

*Roads having either a longitudinal gradient steeper than 1:10 or having a horizontal alignment with any curve less than 100metres radius will be subject to specific design and will require approval of the Roading Manager

EDUC Estimated Dwelling Units in the Catchment

EPE Estimated Personnel Employed

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APPENDIX 20H NZTA RURAL ACCESS DIAGRAM D

46 TRANSPORTATION | SECTION 20 | Palmerston North City Council District Plan APPENDIX 20I NZTA RURAL ACCESS DIAGRAM E

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