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Council will close Friday 20th Dec 12pm reopening Monday 6th Jan at 8.30am - For urgent Council services during this period, please phone (03) 319 5026 and follow the voicemail prompts. The Library will close 12pm Tuesday 24th Dec and reopen Monday 6th Jan from 9am. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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District Plan

District Plan Review

The current version of the plan has been operative since 23 June 2008. A lot has changed in our district in last 10 years so we are now in the process of reviewing the District Plan. We have reviewed the Natural Hazards chapter. You can read more in the link below.

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The Kaikōura District Plan sets standards for development within our District. These standards aim to ensure natural resources and hazards are managed safely and sustainably.

District Plan Updated Version 2024

Part 1 – Introduction and General Provisions

Introduction

Introduction

Interpretation

- Definitions

- Tangata Whenua

Part 2 – District Wide Matters

Strategic Direction

- UFD – Urban Form and Development

Energy, Infrastructure and Transport

- EI - Energy, Infrastructure and Transport

- TRAN – Transport

Hazards and Risks

-HAZS – Hazardous Substances

-NH – Natural Hazards

Historical and Cultural Values

- HH – Historical Heritage

- TREE – Notable Trees

Natural Environment Values

- ECO – Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity

- NFL – Natural Features and Landscapes

-PA – Public Access

Subdivision

- Subdivision

General District-Wide Matters

-ASW – Activities on the surface of water

- CE- Coastal Environment

- EW – Earthworks

-LIGHT - Light

- NOISE – Noise

- SIGN – Signs

- TEMP - Temporary Activities

- FC – Financial Contributions

Part 3 – Area Specific Matters

Zones

Residential Zones

- GRZ - General Residential zone

- SETZ - Settlement zone

Rural Zones

-GRUZ - General Rural zone

Commercial and Mixed Use Zones

- COMZ - Commercial zone

Industrial Zones

LIZ - Light Industrial Zone

Open Space Zone

- OSZ – Open Space Zone

Special Purpose Zones

- MFZ – Marine Facilities zone

Development Areas

- DEV1 – Kaikōura Peninsula Tourism Development Area

- DEV2 – Ocean Ridge Development Area

Designations

- Designations

Part 4 – Appendices

Appendix 1 – Landscape, Amenity, and Energy Efficiency

Appendix 2 – Waste Management Protocol

Appendix 3 – Recession Planes

Appendix 4 – Threatened Species

Appendix 5 – Contour map for ground levels at Moa Point, South Bay

Appendix 6 – Assessment Matters

Appendix 7 - Kaikōura Business Park Outline Development Plan

District Plan Maps

The Kaikōura Digital Plan Maps is now live. If you need any assistance interpreting these maps, please get in touch with the planning department and we will be happy to go through it with you.

Interactive Maps: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index....

PDF: Plan Change 3 Maps Debris Inundation Ocean Ridge Change Caution Note Still Required

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