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Table of Contents Chapter A Introduction Chapter B Regional policy statement B1 Ngā take matua ā-rohe – Issues of regional significance B2 Tāhuhu whakaruruhau ā-taone - Urban growth and form B3 Ngā pūnaha hanganga, kawekawe me ngā pūngao - Infrastructure, transport and energy B4 Te tiaki taonga tuku iho - Natural heritage B5 Ngā rawa hanganga tuku iho me te āhua - Built heritage and character B6 Mana Whenua B7 Toitū te whenua, toitū te taiao – Natural resources B8 Toitū te taiwhenua - Coastal environment B9 Toitū te tuawhenua- Rural environment B10 Ngā tūpono ki te taiao - Environmental risk B11 Monitoring and environmental results anticipated Chapter C General rules C1 General rules Chapter D Overlays Natural Resources D1 High-use Aquifer Management Areas Overlay D2 Quality-sensitive Aquifer Management Areas Overlay D3 High-use Stream Management Areas Overlay D4 Natural Stream Management Areas Overlay D5 Natural Lake Management Areas Overlay D6 Urban Lake Management Areas Overlay D7 Water Supply Management Areas Overlay D8 Wetland Management Areas Overlay D9 Significant Ecological Areas Overlay Natural Heritage D10 Outstanding Natural Features Overlay and Outstanding Natural Landscapes Overlay D11 Outstanding Natural Character and High Natural Character Overlay D12 Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Overlay
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D13 Notable Trees Overlay D14 Volcanic Viewshafts and Height Sensitive Areas Overlay D15 Ridgeline Protection Overlay D16 Local Public Views Overlay Built Heritage and Character D17 Historic Heritage Overlay D18 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential and Business D19 Auckland War Memorial Museum Viewshaft Overlay D20 Dilworth Terrace Houses Viewshaft Overlay Mana Whenua D21 Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Overlay [CIV-2016-404-002261: Independent Māori Statutory Board] - Add Sites and Places of Value to Mana Whenua Overlay Built Environment D22 Identified Growth Corridor Overlay Infrastructure D23 Airport Approach Surface Overlay D24 Aircraft Noise Overlay D25 City Centre Port Noise Overlay D26 National Grid Corridor Overlay D27 Quarry Buffer Area Overlay Chapter E Auckland-wide
Natural Resources
E1 Water quality and integrated management
E2 Water quantity, allocation and use
E3 Lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands
E4 Other discharges of contaminants
E5 On-site and small scale wastewater treatment and disposal
E6 Wastewater network management
E7 Taking, using, damming and diversion of water and drilling
E8 Stormwater – Discharge and diversion
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E9 Stormwater quality – High contaminant generating car parks and high use roads
E10 Stormwater management area – Flow 1 and Flow 2
E11 Land disturbance – Regional
E12 Land disturbance – District
E13 Cleanfills, managed fills and landfills
E14 Air quality
E15 Vegetation management and biodiversity
E16 Trees in open space zones
E17 Trees in roads
E18 Natural character of the coastal environment
E19 Natural features and natural landscapes in the coastal environment
Mana Whenua
E20 Māori Land
E21 Treaty Settlement Land
Built Environment
E22 Artworks
E23 Signs
E24 Lighting
E25 Noise and vibration
Infrastructure
E26 Infrastructure
E27 Transport
E28 Mineral extraction from land
E29 Emergency management area - Hazardous facilities and infrastructure
Environmental Risk
E30 Contaminated land
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E31 Hazardous substances
E32 Biosolids
E33 Industrial and trade activities
E34 Agrichemicals and vertebrate toxic agents
E35 Rural production discharges
E36 Natural hazards and flooding
E37 Genetically modified organisms
Subdivision
E38 Subdivision – Urban
E39 Subdivision – Rural
Temporary Activities
E40 Temporary activities
Chapter F Coastal
F1 Introduction to the regional coastal plan
F2 Coastal – General Coastal Marine Zone
F3 Coastal – Marina Zone
F4 Coastal – Mooring Zone and moorings outside the Coastal – Mooring Zone
F5 Coastal – Minor Port Zone
F6 Coastal – Ferry Terminal Zone
F7 Coastal – Defence Zone
F8 Coastal – Coastal Transition Zone
F9 Vehicles on beaches
Chapter G Rural Urban Boundary (RUB)
G1 Rural Urban Boundary
Chapter H Zones
H1 Residential – Large Lot Zone
H2 Residential – Rural and Coastal Settlement Zone
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H3 Residential – Single House Zone
H4 Residential – Mixed Housing Suburban Zone
H5 Residential – Mixed Housing Urban Zone
H6 Residential – Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone
H7 Open Space zones
• Open Space - Conservation Zone • Open Space - Informal Recreation Zone • Open Space - Sport and Active Recreation Zone • Open Space - Civic Spaces Zone • Open Space - Community Zone
H8 Business – City Centre Zone
H9 Business – Metropolitan Centre Zone
H10 Business – Town Centre Zone
H11 Business – Local Centre Zone
H12 Business – Neighbourhood Centre Zone
H13 Business – Mixed Use Zone
H14 Business – General Business Zone
H15 Business – Business Park Zone
H16 Business – Heavy Industry Zone
H17 Business – Light Industry Zone
H18 Future Urban Zone
H19 Rural zones
• Rural – Rural Production Zone • Rural – Mixed Rural Zone • Rural – Rural Coastal Zone • Rural – Rural Conservation Zone • Rural – Countryside Living Zone
H20 Rural – Waitākere Foothills Zone
H21 Rural – Waitākere Ranges Zone
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H22 Strategic Transport Corridor Zone
H23 Special Purpose – Airports and Airfields Zone
H24 Special Purpose – Cemetery Zone
H25 Special Purpose – Healthcare Facility and Hospital Zone
H26 Special Purpose – Major Recreation Facility Zone
H27 Special Purpose – Māori Purpose Zone
H28 Special Purpose – Quarry Zone
H29 Special Purpose – School Zone
H30 Special Purpose – Tertiary Education Zone
Chapter I Precincts
I1 Financial contributions
Auckland-wide
I100 Boat Building Precinct
I101 Motorsport Precinct
I102 Rowing and Paddling Precinct
I103 Waitematā Navigation Channel Precinct
City Centre
I200 Arts, Civic and Entertainment Precinct
I201 Britomart Precinct
I202 Central Wharves Precinct
I203 City Centre Residential Precinct
I204 Cook Street Depot Precinct
I205 Downtown West Precinct
I206 Karangahape Road Precinct
I207 Learning Precinct
I208 Port Precinct
I209 Quay Park Precinct
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I210 Queen Street Valley Precinct
I211 Viaduct Harbour Precinct
I212 Victoria Park Market Precinct
I213 Westhaven - Tāmaki Herenga Waka Precinct
I214 Wynyard Precinct
Central
I300 Alexandra Park Precinct
I301 ASB Showgrounds Precinct
I302 ASB Tennis Arena Precinct
I303 Auckland War Memorial Museum Precinct
I304 Auckland Zoo Precinct
I305 Avondale 1 Precinct
I306 Avondale 2 Precinct
I307 Avondale Racecourse Precinct
I308 Central Park Precinct
I309 Cornwall Park Precinct
I310 Eden Park Precinct
I311 Ellerslie 1 Precinct
I312 Ellerslie 2 Precinct
I313 Ellerslie Racecourse Precinct
I314 Epsom Precinct
I315 Gabador Place Precinct
I316 Grafton Precinct
I317 Hillsborough Precinct
I318 Monte Cecilia Precinct
I319 MOTAT Precinct
I320 Mount Albert 2 Precinct
I321 Mount Smart Stadium Precinct
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I322 Mount Wellington 5 Precinct
I323 Observatory Precinct
I324 Ōkahu Bay Precinct
I325 Ōkahu Marine Precinct
I326 Ōrākei 1 Precinct
I327 Ōrākei 2 Precinct
I328 Ōrākei Point Precinct
I329 Saint Heliers Precinct
I330 Saint Lukes Precinct
I331 St John's Theological College Precinct
I332 Tāmaki Precinct
I333 Three Kings Precinct
I134 Wairaka Precinct
I135 Western Springs Stadium Precinct
I336 Sylvia Park Precinct
South
I400 Ardmore 3 Precinct
I401 Ardmore Airport Precinct
I402 Auckland Airport Precinct
I403 Beachlands 1 Precinct
I404 Beachlands 2 Precinct
I405 Big Bay Precinct
I406 Bombay 1 Precinct
I407 Bruce Pulman Park Precinct
I408 Clevedon Precinct
I409 Clevedon Waterways Precinct
I410 Drury South Industrial Precinct
I411 ECOLight Stadium Precinct
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I412 Flat Bush Precinct
I413 Franklin A&P Showgrounds Precinct
I414 Franklin Trotting Club Precinct
I415 Glenbrook Steel Mill Precinct
I416 Karaka 1 Precinct
I417 Karaka North Precinct
I418 Kingseat Precinct
I419 Mana Whenua Management Precinct
I420 Māngere 1 Precinct
I421 Māngere 2 Precinct
I422 Māngere Gateway Precinct
I423 Māngere Puhinui Precinct
I424 Manukau 2 Precinct
I425 Manukau Precinct
I426 Matingarahi Precinct
I427 Pacific Events Centre Precinct
I428 Papakura Precinct
I429 Pararēkau and Kopuahingahinga Islands Precinct
I430 Patumahoe Precinct
I431 Pine Harbour Precinct
I432 Puhinui Precinct
I433 Pukekohe Hill Precinct
I434 Pukekohe Park Precinct
I435 Pukewairiki Precinct
I436 Rosella Road Precinct
I437 Runciman Precinct
I438 Takanini Precinct
I439 Waiuku Precinct
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I440 Wattle Bay Precinct
I441 Whitford Precinct
I442 Whitford Village Precinct
North
I500 Albany 3 Precinct
I501 Albany 9 Precinct
I502 Albany Centre Precinct
I503 AUT Millennium Institute of Sport Precinct
I504 Bayswater Marina Precinct
I505 Chelsea Precinct
I506 Dairy Flat Precinct
I507 Devonport Naval Base Precinct
I508 Devonport Peninsula Precinct
I509 Greenhithe Precinct
I510 Gulf Harbour Marina Precinct
I511 Hatfields Precinct
I512 HMNZ Dockyard Precinct
I513 Kaipara Flats Airfield Precinct
I514 Kakanui Point Precinct
I515 Kawau Island Precinct
I516 Kumeū Precinct
I517 Kumeū Showgrounds Precinct
I518 Leigh Marine Laboratory Precinct
I519 Long Bay Precinct
I520 Martins Bay Precinct
I521 Matakana 1 Precinct
I522 Matakana 2 Precinct
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I523 Matakana 3 Precinct
I524 North Harbour Stadium and Domain Precinct
I525 North Shore Airport Precinct
I526 North Shore Events Centre Precinct
I528 Ōmaha South Precinct
I529 Ōrewa 1 Precinct
I530 Ōrewa 2 Precinct
I531 Ōrewa 3 Precinct
I532 Pinewoods Precinct
I533 Red Beach Precinct
I534 Riverhead 3 Precinct
I535 Rodney Landscape Precinct
I536 Silverdale 2 Precinct
I537 Silverdale 3 Precinct
I538 Smales 1 Precinct
I539 Smales 2 Precinct
I540 Takapuna 1 Precinct
I541 Te Arai North Precinct
I542 Te Arai South Precinct
I543 Waimana Point Precinct
I544 Wainui Precinct
I545 Waiwera Precinct
I546 Warkworth 3 Precinct
I547 Wēiti Precinct
I548 Whangaparāoa Precinct
I549 Akoranga Precinct
[ENV-2016-AKL-000194: Highgate Business Park Limited] - Add part of Silverdale North Precinct Development Area 8
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[ENV-2016-AKL-000209: No 12 Lomond Limited] - Add Takapuna 2 Precinct
[ENV-2016-AKL-000210: WFH Properties Limited] - Add Silverdale North Sub-precinct B
[CIV-2016-404-002305: Valerie Close Residents Group] - Add Valerie Close Warkworth Precinct
[ENV-2016-AKL-000211: Okura Holdings Limited] - Add Okura Precinct
West
I600 Babich Precinct
I601 Bethells Precinct
I602 Birdwood Precinct
I603 Hobsonville Corridor Precinct
I604 Hobsonville Marina Precinct
I605 Hobsonville Point Precinct
I606 Lincoln Precinct
I607 New Lynn Precinct
I608 Ōrātia Village Precinct
I609 Penihana North Precinct
I610 Redhills Precinct
I611 Swanson North Precinct
I612 Te Henga Precinct
I613 Trusts Arena Precinct
I614 Wainamu Precinct
I615 Westgate Precinct
Special Housing Areas
Understanding Special Housing Areas
Flat Bush Sub-precinct C
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Franklin 2
Hingaia 1
Hingaia 2
Hingaia 3
Huapai 2
Huapai Triangle
Mangere Gateway Sub-precinct E
Scott Point
Whenuapai 1
Whenuapai 2
Chapter J Definitions
Chapter K Designations
Using Chapter K
Schedules and Designations
Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd
Ardmore Airport Ltd
Auckland Council
Auckland International Airport Ltd
Auckland Transport
Chorus NZ Ltd
Counties Power Ltd
Kordia Ltd
Maritime New Zealand
Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd
Minister of Corrections
Minister for Courts
Minister of Defence
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Minister of Education
Minister of Immigration
Minister of Police
Minister for Social Development
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
New Zealand Railways Corporation (KiwiRail)
New Zealand Refining Company Ltd
New Zealand Transport Agency
Prime Minister
Radio New Zealand Ltd
Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd
Television New Zealand Ltd
Transpower New Zealand Ltd
Vector Ltd
Vector Gas Ltd
Watercare Services Ltd
Wiri Oil Services Ltd
Chapter L Schedules
Schedule 1 Wetland Management Areas Schedule
Schedule 2 Natural Lake Management Areas Schedule
Schedule 3 Significant Ecological Areas – Terrestrial Schedule
Schedule 4 Significant Ecological Areas – Marine Schedule
Schedule 5 Significant Ecological Areas – Marine where mangroves are a minor component or absent
Schedule 6 Outstanding Natural Features Overlay Schedule
Schedule 7 Outstanding Natural Landscapes Overlay Schedule
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Schedule 8 Outstanding Natural Character and High Natural Character Overlay Schedule
Schedule 9 Volcanic Viewshafts Schedule
Schedule 10 Notable Trees Schedule
Schedule 11 Local Public View Schedule
Schedule 12 Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Schedule
Schedule 13 Heritage Orders Schedule
Heritage order number 1 Bluestone store
Heritage order number 2 Courtville Annexe building, middle flats
Heritage order number 3 Courtville - corner flats
Heritage order number 4 Bank of New Zealand
Heritage order number 5 Civic Theatre
Heritage order number 6 Terrace of shops
Heritage order number 7 Wong Doo (canvas 2005) building
Heritage order number 8 Ranchhod Chambers (formerly Gilfillan’s Store)
Schedule 14 Historic Heritage Schedule, Statements and Maps
Schedule 14.1 Schedule of Historic Heritage
Schedule 14.2 Historic Heritage Areas - Maps and statements of significance
Schedule 14.2.1 Ardmore Road, Wanganui Avenue, Albany Road and Trinity Street Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.2 Burnley Terrace and King Edward Street Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.3 Cooper Street Historic Heritage Area
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Schedule 14.2.4 Elgin Street Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.5 Herne Bay Road Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.6 Lippiatt Road Peglar Brothers Housing Area Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.7 Monte Cecilia Park Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.8 Railway Workers Housing Area Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.9 Part of Renown Estate Subdivision Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.10 Princes Street Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.11 Renall Street Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.2.12 Karangahape Road Historic Heritage Area
Schedule 14.3 Historic Heritage Place maps
Schedule 15 Special Character Schedule, Statements and Maps
15.1.6 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business – Character Statements and Maps
15.1.6.1 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Howick
15.1.6.2 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Balmoral Shopping Centre
15.1.6.3 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Devonport
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15.1.6.4 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Eden Valley
15.1.6.5 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Ellerslie
15.1.6.6 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Grey Lynn
15.1.6.7 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Helensville Central
15.1.6.8 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Kingsland
15.1.6.9 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Lower Hinemoa Street
15.1.6.10 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Mt Eden Village
15.1.6.11 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business: Newmarket
15.1.6.12 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Parnell
15.1.6.13 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Ponsonby
15.1.6.14 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Sandringham
15.1.6.15 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Upper Symonds Street
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15.1.6.16 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : West Lynn
15.1.6.17 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Onehunga
15.1.6.18 Special Character Areas Overlay – Business : Otahuhu
15.1.7 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential – Character Statements and Maps
15.1.7.1 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Helensville
15.1.7.2 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Isthmus A
15.1.7.3 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Isthmus B
15.1.7.4 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Isthmus C
15.1.7.5 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : North Shore – Birkenhead Point
15.1.7.6 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Devonport and Stanley Point
15.1.7.7 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Northcote Point
15.1.7.8 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential :
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Balmoral Tram Suburb, West
15.1.7.9 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Kings Road and Princes Avenue
15.1.7.10 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Station Road, Papatoetoe
15.1.7.11 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Early Links Road
15.1.7.12 Special Character Areas Overlay – Residential : Pukehana Avenue
15.1.8 Special Character Areas Overlay – General – Character Statements and Maps
15.1.8.1 Special Character Areas Overlay – General : Balmoral Tram Suburb, East
15.1.8.2 Special Character Areas Overlay – General : Foch Avenue and Haig Avenue
15.1.8.3 Special Character Areas Overlay – General : Hill Park
15.1.8.4 Special Character Areas Overlay – General : Pūhoi
Schedule 16 Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Overlay Subdivision Scheduled Areas / Sites
Chapter M Appendices
Appendix 1 Structure plan guidelines
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Appendix 1A Metropolitan Area 2010
Appendix 2 River and stream minimum flow and availability
Appendix 3 Aquifer water availabilities and levels
Appendix 4 Surf breaks
Appendix 5 Wading bird areas
Appendix 6 Coastal protection yard
Appendix 7 Coastal marine area boundaries
Appendix 8 Biodiversity offsetting
Appendix 9 Business – City Centre Zone sight lines
Appendix 10 Business – City Centre Zone building in relation to boundary
Appendix 11 Business – City Centre Zone sunlight admission into public places
Appendix 12 Airport approach surface
Appendix 13 Hazardous substances classification
Appendix 14 Land amalgamation incentivised area
Appendix 15 Subdivision information and process
Appendix 16 Guideline for native revegetation plantings
Appendix 17 Documents incorporated by reference
Appendix 18 Qualifications required for the application of agrichemicals and vertebrate toxic agents
Appendix 19 Auckland Airport Future Aircraft Noise Contours (FANC) – Aircraft Noise Overlay
Appendix 20 Volcanic Viewshafts and Height Sensitive Areas – Values Assessments
Appendix 21 Treaty Settlement Legislation – statutory acknowledgements
Appendix 22 Consented existing high risk industrial or trade activities
Chapter N Glossary of Māori Terms
N1 Glossary of Māori Terms
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