Purpose of this plan

The purpose of the proposed changes is to improve the clarity, consistency and usability of the Operative Rotorua District Plan.

These changes have come about through implementation of other rule changes, statutory hearings and the introduction of national performance standards.

None of the proposed changes alter the strategic direction, objectives or policies in the Plan.

Information about Plan Change 10, including a full copy and evaluation of the proposal (Section 32 Report) and a hard copy submission form can be found at:

  • Customer Centre, Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua
  • Rotorua Library, 1127 Haupapa Street, Rotorua

Surveys

Aim of proposed changes

The proposed changes would address:

  • the need to clarify the status of community housing activities that do and do not meet performance standards for permitted activities.
  • provision for home-based businesses that are no longer compliant under performance standards, reducing unnecessary consenting costs.
  • establishing a compliance pathway for ‘non-typical’ residential activities.
  • removing restrictions on reversing into private accessways.
  • amending performance standards for infrastructure to provide for wireless telecommunications.
  • clarifying rules, standards and definitions to improve efficiency implementing the District Plan.