Part 3 – Area Specific Matters
Residential areas in Tokoroa, Putaruru, and Tīrau are mostly covered by the GRZ, however as there are some objectives, policies and rules that differ between the towns, Precincts have been identified for each town within the zone to cater for each area’s needs.
The greater the potential adverse effect on the character and amenity values of an area, the greater the level of Council control. For example, low density single residential units are generally PER, while activities such as visitor accommodation for more than eight persons require a resource consent.
Standards have been developed for the GRZ which address potential adverse environmental effects and aim to promote a quality urban environment that affords choice as to the styles of living and to maintain good networks/links to reserves and to the town centre.
In Tokoroa, the uniformity of residential development is reflective of the period of sustained development of the town during the period through the 1950’s and 1960’s.
The elements and resources of importance to the character and amenity values of residential areas are visual amenity, quietness, a safe environment, maturing trees and green or open spaces on private property and the road reserve and a high quality and efficient supply of services. Therefore, emphasis is placed on the overall environmental quality of the zone, focusing on encouraging high standards of urban design, landscaping, visual amenity, and adequate noise control.
In Putaruru, the residential development in the town consists mostly of single-family residential units on sites of more than 800 square metres. Several houses clad in local stone add an unusual heritage feature and this has been recognised in the district plan. Putaruru represents the best of both worlds, a place that combines urban culture and diversity with small-town charm, affordability, and community.
The connection between town and countryside is emphasised by the fact that nowhere is very far from the rural area, and many streets have rural views. The developed reserves along the Oraka Stream form a valuable interface between urban and rural on the northern edge of the town. The character and amenity values of the zone come from its trees and visual attractiveness, quietness, a safe environment, and a high quality and efficient supply of services. The plan therefore focuses on encouraging high standards of landscaping, visual amenity, urban design, and adequate noise control.
The Tīrau Residential Precinct covers the majority of the township of Tīrau, with the remainder being zoned TCZ or GIZ. The zone intends to encourage some limited intensification and re-development of existing residential properties, but in a manner that retains the ‘country village’ atmosphere and the generally low-density housing style of development. Such redevelopment is appropriate, provided that a high quality of design is used, and new housing is generally consistent with existing density levels within Tīrau.
The zone will ensure pleasant and green places are maintained for people to walk around, with good walkway connections. Property sizes will remain generous to enable green space within residential properties. Community events and activities are provided for, as well as a mix of land-uses such as craftsperson’s studios and visitor accommodation. This is so that side streets like Okoroire St and Rose Street can support and complement the vibrancy and business of the main street. Activities to meet the community’s needs are also provided for, such as community care housing and education facilities.
To establish a range of housing styles, cultural facilities, and recreational facilities that cater for changing lifestyles, an aging population, and the diverse ethnicity of the towns’ populations.
To provide for outward expansion of existing townships where the new areas can be efficiently serviced with network utilities and infrastructure including provision for cycling and pedestrians, and where funding provision has been made consistent with the level of projected demand for new building sites for houses.
Enable home businesses and a range of non-residential activities in residential areas where the effects of these businesses are consistent with maintaining the character and amenity values of the residential neighbourhoods and do not adversely affect the vitality of the town centres.
Consolidate new residential development in the existing vacant, zoned and serviced land, and in the Putaruru Growth Cells identified by this Plan, in order to achieve the efficient use of existing network utilities and infrastructure.
Promote a high standard of urban design for new development, including reflecting the town’s past and the locality’s Raukawa heritage, and consideration of community safety and CPTED principles.
Refer to GRZ-O1 and GRZ-O2
To ensure that staged development in the Putaruru Residential Growth Cells does not compromise the future urban use of those areas.
Refer to GRZ-P1 to GRZ-P3
Land within the Putaruru Precinct Growth Cells will not be developed for urban use until the provision of network utilities and infrastructure to service the land is secured through private developer agreements or other appropriate legal mechanisms.
Each Putaruru Residential Growth Cell shall be developed and serviced to provide sufficient capacity in network utilities and infrastructure for the same scale and density of residential and development anticipated for the entire Growth Cell.
Refer to GRZ-O1 and GRZ-O2
Refer to GRZ-P1 to GRZ-P3
Retain the distinctive low-density nature and village character of the built form of Tirau.
Refer to GRZ-O1 and GRZ-O2
Refer to GRZ-P1 to GRZ-P3
GRZ-R1 PER Activities All PRECs |
Subject to |
(1) Residential units (maximum 2 per property) |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(2) Home business |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) the principal operator of the home occupation must be a permanent resident on site (d) the residential activity must remain the primary activity on the property with the home occupation involving not more than one third of the total floor space of buildings on the site (e) involve no more than up to four full-time equivalent staff (f) does not generate more than a total of 20 vehicle movements per day (i.e. a total of 10 vehicles involved in the commercial activity visiting and leaving the site) (g) shall not generate vehicle movements between the hours of 7.00pm and 7.00am (h) does not involve any exterior display or indication of the home occupation activity (apart from signage in compliance with the relevant zone standards) (i) does not cause any dust nuisance and/or objectionable odour as defined by a Council Enforcement Officer (j) does not include motor vehicle repair garages; wrecking and/or storage or recycling of vehicles; storage or recycling of vehicle parts, redundant white ware, bicycle frames, tyres, household waste, clothing, general rubbish; panel beating, spray painting or fibre-glassing; or facilities for the boarding, breeding and/or training of animals on a commercial basis. (k) does not include the slaughtering of animals, or the manufacturing or retail sale of food prepared in the kitchen of the residential unit (l) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(3) Craft workshops and studios |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(4) Community care housing |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) No more than 8 persons per site, excluding staff (d) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(5) Hospitals and Homes for the Aged |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) No more than 8 persons per site, excluding staff (excluding Tokoroa Hospital) (d) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(6) Health Care Services |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(7) Housing for the Elderly | |
(8) Educational facility |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) No more than 8 persons per site, excluding staff (d) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(9) Visitor accommodation | |
(10) Accessory buildings |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(11) Recreation and sporting activities on parks and reserves | |
(12) Indoor sporting and recreation facilities provided for in an approved reserve management plan (under the Reserves Act 1977) | |
(13) Carparks | |
(14) Emergency Service Facilities | |
(15) Tokoroa Hospital on Lot 1 DPS 11665, Lot 2269 DPS 10289 and Lot 2 DPS 2211 (55-75 Maraetai Road, State Highway 32, Tokoroa | |
(16) Relocatable buildings |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) Any relocatable building intended for use as a residential unit (excluding previously used garages and accessory buildings) must have been designed, built and used as a residential unit (d) A building pre-inspection report by an independent Licenced Building Practitioner (design) or building surveyor shall accompany the application for a building consent for the destination site prior to relocation. That report is to identify: (i) All reinstatement works that are to be completed to the exterior of the building, and (ii) Proposed insulation to meet Clause H1 (energy efficiency) of the New Zealand Building Code (for Zone 2) for underfloor and ceiling insulation (compliance is to be ascertained in accordance with the compliance document for the New Zealand Building Code, Clause H1 Energy Efficiency - third edition, or any equivalent solution.) (e) The building shall be located on permanent foundations approved by building consent, no later than 2 months of the building being moved to the site. (f) All other reinstatement work and insulation required by the building inspection report and the building consent to reinstate the exterior of any relocatable residential unit shall be completed within 12 months of the building being delivered to the site. Reinstatement work is to include connections to all infrastructure services and closing in and ventilation of the foundations. (g) The proposed owner of the relocated building must certify to the Council that all reinstatement work will be completed within the twelve-month period of the building being delivered to the site. (h) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(17) Within PREC1-Putaruru, pastoral farming activities lawfully established on the land concerned as at 13 May 2020 |
(a) GRZ-R5(1) to (6) (b) For PREC1, GRZ-R6 (c) GRZ-R8 where relevant |
GRZ-R2 RDIS Activities |
Subject to |
(1) Any activity listed in GRZ-R1 (PER) that does not comply with the Standards in GRZ-R5 |
Matters of discretion (a) AA-R3(1) (b) AA-R3(2) |
(2) Residential units on sites with a net site area (per residential unit) of between 300-450m². |
Matters of discretion (a) Separation and design of residential units for visual and aural privacy, including screening, the bulk of proposed buildings in relation to neighbouring properties, and the location of open space and glazing (b) Arrangement of yard space, including the use of zero lot lines, common open space and room for trees and landscaping (c) The orientation, roof pitch and style, and footprint of the residential units, in terms of promoting a difference from other residential units existing or proposed nearby (d) The location of any garages or carports, and the layout of access drives, parking and manoeuvring spaces, in terms of maximising the amount and amenity of outdoor living space, promoting safety and minimising conflict between vehicles and people using the site and adjoining properties and roads. |
(3) In PREC3-Tokoroa, Relocatable buildings that do not meet the standards |
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GRZ-R3 DIS Activities |
Subject to |
(1) Activities that are not PER, RDIS or NC will be DIS activities in the GRZ |
Matters of discretion (a) AA-R4 (b) Refer to GRZ-R5(1) to (6) as a guide (c) GRZ-R6 PREC1 as a guide (d) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(2) More than two residential units on a site |
Matters of discretion (a) Separation and design of residential units for visual and aural privacy, including screening, the bulk of proposed buildings in relation to neighbouring properties, and the location of open space and glazing (b) Arrangement of yard space, including the use of zero lot lines, common open space and room for trees and landscaping (c) The orientation, roof pitch and style, and footprint of the residential units, in terms of promoting a difference from other residential units existing or proposed nearby (d) The location of any garages or carports, and the layout of access drives, parking and manoeuvring spaces, in terms of maximising the amount and amenity of outdoor living space, promoting safety and minimising conflict between vehicles and people using the site and adjoining properties and roads. |
(3) Marae development and papakāinga |
Matters of discretion (a) The potential impact of the development on traffic safety and efficiency (b) The effect of any educational and employment initiatives upon the amenity values of nearby properties (c) The extent of the potential social, economic and cultural benefits of the proposal for Tangata Whenua. |
(4) Health and veterinary services | |
(5) Offices |
(a) AA-R4 (b) Refer to GRZ-R5(1) to (6) as a guide (c) GRZ-R6 PREC1 as a guide (d) GRZ-R7 where relevant |
(6) Community facility | |
(7) Retail Activities within PREC1-Putaruru and PREC2-Tīrau | |
(8) Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes within PREC1- Putaruru and PREC2-Tīrau | |
GRZ-R4 NC Activities |
Subject To |
(1) Industrial activities |
RMA provisions GRZ-R5 used as a guide |
(2) Service industry | |
(3) Service stations including motor vehicle repair | |
(4) Outdoor storage | |
(5) Residential units on sites with a net site area (per residential unit of less than 300m2 | |
(6) Retail activities within PREC3- Tokoroa | |
(7) Restaurants, Bars and Cafes within PREC3-Tokoroa |
(a) Buildings must be setback from the front boundary at least 3m
(b) Buildings must be setback from side and rear boundaries at least 1.5m
(c) Subject to the written consent of adjoining owners any building setback other than a front setback may be reduced to whatever level is acceptable to the parties.
(a) Each residential unit shall have an outdoor living space with a minimum of 50m² in area, that is directly accessible from the residential unit, at least 50% of the area is to the north of the building, with the minimum dimension being 2.5 metres, and with one part of the area capable of containing a rectangle of 4 metres by 6 metres.
(b) The outdoor area is for the exclusive use of each residential unit that is readily accessible from the residential unit, and is free of buildings, driveways, vehicle manoeuvring areas, and parking spaces. An outdoor living space may include the area beneath eaves, and uncovered decks and terraces.
(a) The maximum extent that buildings can cover a site is 45%.
(b) The maximum building coverage for Emergency Service Facilities is 55%
(a) Maximum Building Height - 8 metres
(b) The maximum height for Emergency Service Facilities is 15m
(c) Maximum Height in Relation to Boundary - No part of any building shall protrude through a plane rising at an angle of 45 degrees commencing at an elevation of 3m measured at the boundary.
(d) Parts of buildings that may protrude through the height control lines are chimneys, flues and similar projections, television, and telecommunication aerials and dishes, rainwater tanks, domestic scale renewable energy devices, and in addition on commercial and industrial buildings, lift machinery, air-conditioning and heating plants; all attached to the building and projecting not more than 3m above the building height standard for the zone, and less than 4m2 in area.
Minimum area of land required for each residential unit shall be 450m² of net site area.
(a) Residential units do not include residential use of tents, buses or caravans/camper vans, whether in association with use of another building or not, except for a period not exceeding one month
(b) It includes the construction, alteration, removal or demolition of residential units (except buildings listed in SCHED1-HH, an existing residential unit moved within the same site, and new prefabricated residential units that are constructed elsewhere and then moved onto the site.
(a) No permitted activity within Putaruru Growth Cell 1 shown on the Planning Maps shall cause the cumulative number of residential unit sites within that Growth Cell to exceed 328 Household Unit Equivalents. This calculation shall include any multi-unit developments already approved by Council.
(a) No PER activity within Putaruru Growth Cell 2 shown on the Planning Maps shall cause the cumulative number of residential unit sites within that Growth Cell to exceed 67 Household Unit Equivalents. This calculation shall include any multi-unit developments already approved by Council.
The following may also be relevant:
(1) Section 7.1 Energy, 7.2 Infrastructure, 7.3 Transportation
(2) Section 8.1 Contaminated Land, 8.2 Hazardous Substances, 8.3 Natural Hazards
(3) Section 9.1 Historic Heritage
(4) Chapter 11 Subdivision
(5) Section 12.1 All Activities
(6) Section 12.2 Activities on the Surface of Water, 12.3 Air Emissions, 12.4 Earthworks, 12.5 Financial Contributions, 12.6 Light,12.7 Noise, 12.8 Signs, 12.9 Temporary Activities
(7) Part 3- Any relevant overlay
The plan’s provisions have sought to generate better urban design outcomes through a more flexible approach (in the way activity lists are used) and a more targeted approach (in the Standards that are applied). An example of this flexibility is the broad range of PER Activities within residential areas of the towns – which will add interest and help to revitalise these areas.
Four areas shown on the Planning Maps have been newly zoned for “greenfield” residential and business development in Putaruru. The size and location of these Growth Cells reflects the Council’s latest growth projections, and more than caters for the additional demand for houses and business over the 2020-2030 period.
A range of housing styles that caters for the changing lifestyle and increasing ethnic diversity of the towns’ population
A range of non-residential activities are established consistent with maintaining the character and amenity values of the residential neighbourhoods
Consolidation of new residential development within existing vacant, zoned and serviced land to achieve the efficient use of existing infrastructure
Well-maintained public reserves serve the neighbourhood, town and district and region wide needs for active and passive recreation
Safe pedestrian and cycleway connections link residential neighbourhoods with public reserves, schools and the town centre, and in future linking with the Waikato River Trails and to the east along the disused Rotorua rail corridor
Residential development is undertaken in a manner that avoids the effects of hazards.
Oraka Stream walkways are developed to connect to Tīrau in the long-term and further south to Domain Road to connect with tree-lined walkways into town
Lot orientation and residential development maximises solar energy/gain and opportunities for domestic-scale renewable energy generation
Buildings are sited and designed to allow adequate sunlight access for neighbouring properties
New residential units are designed and built taking known flood hazards into account.