network utilities pcc draft plan

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Porirua City District Plan - Draft Proposed Network Utilities Plan

Change

Table of Amendments:

Amendment Title Page reference

1 Amendments to Part B Significant Resource

Management Issues2

2 Chapter C14 Network Utilities deleted in entirety 23 New Network Utilities Chapter 3 - 26

4 Amendments to Part F: Information to be Supplied 27 - 285 Amendments to Part M: Interpretation 29 - 34

6 Amendments to Chapter C7 Transport Objectives andPolicies

35 - 36

7 Amendments to D1 City Centre Zone Rules and

Standards37 - 41

8 Amendments to D2 Industrial Zone Rules and

Standards42 - 45

9 Amendments to D3 Suburban Zone Rules and

Standards

46 - 51

10 Amendments to D4 Rural Zone Rules and Standards 52 - 57

11 Amendments to D4A Judgeford Hills Zone Rules and

Standards

58 - 62

12 Amendments to D4B Recreation Zone Rules and

Standards

63 - 66

13 Amendments to D4C Public Open Space Zone Rules

and Standards

67 - 70

Guide to amendments:Proposed new text is underlined. Text proposed to be deleted is struckthrough. For the

sake of brevity, only proposed amendments to the content of relevant chapters, parts and

sections are shown, rather than replicating the entire chapter, part or section.


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Amendment 1: Amendments to Part B Significant Resource

Management Issues

B11 NETWORK UTILITIESNetwork utilities include such activities as water, gas, and electricity supply,

telecommunications and sewerage disposal. The City is traversed by two state

highways, the main trunk line, and the high pressure natural gas line for the Region.

Some of the Region's largest and most powerful communications facilities are also

located in the City. In addition to these large utilities, the safe, convenient and

efficient operation of the City depends on the network utilities which serve all parts of

the City. Section C14 Chapter NU of the Plan recognises the importance of these

resources and the need to provide for them while managing their effect on the

environment.

Amendment 2: Chapter C14 Network Utilities deleted in entirety


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Amendment 3: New Chapter

NU Network Utilities

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Introduction

1.1 This chapter outlines the provisions of the District Plan that relate to network utilitieswithin Porirua City. Network utilities provide the infrastructure which enables a

community to undertake its everyday activities and functions and allows people to

provide for their social and economic wellbeing, and their health and safety. Network

utilities which are managed through this Chapter include those defined by way of

section 166 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

1.2 The City has a range of important network utilities that serve an important function locally,

regionally and nationally. The City is traversed by two state highways1, the approved but yet

to be constructed Transmission Gully Motorway, the National Grid, the main trunk railway

line2, the regional water supply pipeline and the high pressure natural gas transmission line

for the Region. Some of Wellington Region's largest and most powerful communications

facilities are also located in the City.

1.3 The Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region recognises the importance of

regionally significant infrastructure within the Region, as forming part of national or regional

networks that enable communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing

and their health and safety. There are a number of network utilities within Porirua that are

identified as being regionally significant infrastructure in the Regional Policy Statement. The

Regional Policy Statement requires that the benefits of such regionally significant

infrastructure be recognised and protected in the District Plan.

1.4 The Council is required to give effect to any National Policy Statement. The National Policy

Statement on Electricity Transmission came into force in 2008 and applies to activities

involving the need to operate, maintain, develop and upgrade the electricity transmission

network. Its objective is to recognise the national significance of the electricity transmission

network by facilitating the operation, maintenance and upgrade of the existing transmission

network and the establishment of new transmission resources to meet the needs of present

and future generations while: managing the adverse environmental effects of the network;

and managing the adverse effects of other activities on the network.

1.5 There are many providers of network utilities within Porirua City including the Council, Crownagencies, the Greater Wellington Regional Council, State Owned Enterprises, trading

enterprises and private companies. The Council is in itself a major provider of network

utilities and services, supplying water, sewage and stormwater reticulation, waste disposal

and roads.

1.6 Other utilities that are managed through this Chapter because of their nature and function are

lighthouses, navigation aids, beacons, signal stations and natural hazard emergency warning

1State Highway 1 and State Highway 58

2North Island Main Trunk Line


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devices and meteorological services3. These other utilities are owned and / or operated by

Maritime New Zealand, local authorities, or the Meteorological Service in order to provide for

the health, safety and wellbeing of the local community, region and nation.

1.7 The successful functioning of the City depends on network utilities. It is therefore very

important that construction, maintenance and operation of these services be effectivelyprovided for and that the benefits that derive from them are adequately recognised.

However, network utilities can also have adverse effects resulting from their construction,

operation or associated maintenance activities.

1.8 For example, network utilities may typically include buildings, poles, overhead wires, pylons,

pipes or antennas, which may have an adverse visual impact depending on their location and

proximity to other land use activities. However, network utilities may also involve few

structures and have limited visual impact, such as underground power and

telecommunication lines. Network utilities are also often seen as a necessary and normal part

of the environment, such as a road.

1.9 The network utility rules apply where network utility operators do not intend, or are unable,

to operate under the designation procedures of the Act. They may, however, also be used by

Council to help assess any notices of new requirement for new designations and outline plans

for new network utilities on existing designated sites.

1.10 The provisions in this Chapter apply to network utilities throughout all zones of the City. All

formed and unformed roads are zoned in the District Plan Maps. The underlying zone

objectives, policies and rules do not apply to network utilities, including roads, unless

specifically referred to. City wide rules, such as those relating to historic heritage and

hazardous substances will still apply.

2 Resource Management IssuesThere are two key issues in respect of network utilities within the City.

2.1 Balancing the national, regional and local benefits of network utilities with effects onthe local environment

An important issue is managing the actual and potential adverse environmental effects arising from

network utilities while also recognising the key role they play and benefits they have locally,

regionally and nationally, and to ensure the operational requirements of the network utility

concerned is not unreasonably restricted. Failing to adequately provide for network utilities may

result in the desired level of well-being and quality of life not being achieved within the City. This is

because network utilities provide essential services to peoples homes and businesses, such as

water, transport means, electricity, gas and telecommunications, and are critical for the effective

functioning and liveability of the City.

However, the construction, operation and/or maintenance of network utilities can have adverse

effects and adversely affect the amenity of areas of the City, as a result of noise, emissions, and

visual dominance, for example. Some network utilities are relatively large, visually prominent and

capable of generating significant adverse effects on the surrounding environment. They may also

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The Meteorological Service is a requiring authority for its network operation of a system comprisingtelecommunication links to permit telecommunication and radiocommunication. Therefore, these aspects of

meteorological service activities and facilities are network utilities.


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have potential adverse effects on public health and safety. Adverse effects may only occur at the

time of construction or installation of the utility, but in some instances may continue throughout its

operation or during maintenance works. In some cases, it might not be entirely possible to avoid,

remedy or mitigate all adverse effects associated with a utility, meaning there will be some level of

adverse effect on the surrounding environment. In such circumstances, there is a need to carefully

consider both the benefits the utility will provide and the significance of the adverse effects on thesurrounding environment.

2.2 Managing reverse sensitivity effects on regionally significant network utilitiesThe location, establishment and operation of land use activities in the vicinity of regionally

significant network utilities may lead to reverse sensitivity effects that have the potential to impact

upon the effective and efficient operation of such utilities. Reverse sensitivity can occur when

sensitive activities locate near to or intensify by existing network utilities and seek to constrain the

operation or expansion of these utilities. This may mean that the local, regional and national

benefits of those regionally significant network utilities may be compromised. The City has a lot of

well-established regionally significant network utilities located in close proximity to existing land use

activities. The Council is predominantly concerned with new more intensive land use activitiesestablishing in proximity to existing regionally significant network utilities that may lead to reverse

sensitivity effects on those utilities.

3 Objectives & PoliciesThe following objectives and policies seek to address the two key issues identified above.

OBJECTIVE

3.1 To recognise the benefits of regionally significant network utilities and ensure theirfunctions and operations are not unreasonably compromised by other activities.

POLICIES

3.1.1 Identify regionally significant network utilities within the City on Council planning

maps.

3.1.2 Recognise the national, regional and local benefits of regionally significant network

utilities, including:

That people and goods can travel to, and from and around the City and

Region efficiently and safely;

That community well-being and public health and safety is maintainedthrough the provision of essential services including supply of potable water,

the collection and transfer of sewage and stormwater, and the provision of

emergency services;

People have access to electricity and gas to meet their needs; and

People have access to telecommunication services.

3.1.3 Avoid, or as appropriate remedy or mitigate, the potential for any reverse

sensitivity effects on regionally significant network utilities from incompatible new

subdivision, use and development occurring under, over, or adjacent to regionally

significant network utilities.


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3.1.4 Ensure the safe and efficient use and development of the Electricity Transmission

Network by avoiding the location of buildings and structures over a defined size

and the undertaking of sensitive activities with the Electricity Transmission Yard.

Explanation

3.1.2.1 Objective 3.1 seeks to identify the importance of regionally significant networkutilities within the City and to give effect to the Regional Policy Statement. The

objective and supporting policies are focused on recognising the benefits that these

regionally significant network utilities have locally, regionally and nationally and

ensuring that these benefits are protected from incompatible subdivision, use and

development.

3.1.2.2 Policy 3.1.1 requires the Council to identify regionally significant network utilities

within the City on its planning maps. The majority of any new and extensions to

existing regionally significant network utilities are expected to be identified on

Council planning maps by network utility operators through a notice of requirementfor designation process.

3.1.2.3 Policy 3.1.2 outlines some of the benefits that regionally significant network utilities

provide within the City, regionally and nationally. These are benefits that are to be

considered in respect of any matter relating to regionally significant network utilities

3.1.2.4 Policy 3.1.3 requires that any potential reverse sensitivity effects on regionally

significant network utilities are appropriately managed. The location of

inappropriate new subdivision, use or development in proximity to existing regionally

significant network utilities has the potential to compromise the efficient operationand use of the network utility and result in the benefits of that network utility being

reduced. In addition, the safety and amenity values of community may be adversely

affected by locating in too close proximity to regionally significant network utilities.

As the existing regionally significant network utilities in the City are located either

within established built up areas where the effects of those network utilities are

known and understood or in rural locations with little development or growth, there

is no need to manage potential reverse sensitivity effects in those areas beyond

requiring particular consideration in any application for subdivision. The Electricity

Transmission Network is specifically recognised through an Electricity Transmission

Corridor. However, the potential for reverse sensitivity effects may arise when thepattern and density of land use activities changes through the rezoning of land. At

that time, the Council will seek to introduce new provisions to manage those

potential reverse sensitivity effects on existing regionally significant network utilities.

3.1.2.5 Policy 3.1.4 recognises the importance of the National Grid and seeks to ensure that

actual and potential adverse effects on both the National Grid and on the health and

safety of the community are appropriately managed through the use of an Electricity

Transmission Yard. Managing the location of buildings and structures with an

Electricity Transmission Yard is aimed at providing for the on-going operation and

maintenance of the Network, which is a matter of national significance under theNational Policy Statement for Electricity Transmission. The on-going operation,


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upgrade and maintenance of the existing National Grid is provided for by the

Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity

Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009.

OBJECTIVE

3.2 To recognise and provide for the sustainable, secure and efficient use, operation and

development of network utilities within the City

POLICIES

3.2.1 Recognise and provide for the:

need for new and the upgrading of existing network utilities; and

technical and operational requirements of network utilities in assessing

their location, design, development, construction and appearance; and

benefits that network utilities provide to the economic, social and cultural

functioning of the City, Region and Nation.

3.2.2 Enable the efficient construction, installation, operation, upgrading and

maintenance of network utilities.

3.2.3 Ensure that the provision and operation of utilities that cross jurisdictional

boundaries is managed in an integrated manner.

3.2.4 Encourage the appropriate use of designations for new network utilities and

extensions to existing network utilities that are not designated.Explanation:

3.2.5.1 Objective 3.2 requires that the benefits of network utilities that are not regionally

significant be recognised and provided for. Network utility services form an essential

part of the Citysphysical resource and provide for the communitys social, cultural

and economic well-being. They provide essential services to peoples homes and

businesses, such as water, transport means, electricity, gas and telecommunications

and are critical for the functioning and liveability of the City. Failing to adequately

provide for network utilities may result in the desired level of well-being and quality

of life not being achieved within the City.

3.2.5.2 Policy 3.2.1 recognises that the provision of new and the upgrading of existing

network utilities is necessary to meet the needs of City, both now and into the future.

In considering any proposals for new or upgrades to existing network utilities, the

technical and operational requirements that may constrain where and how they can

locate and be designed need to be recognised. In some cases, some level of adverse

effects may need to be accepted to recognise the necessity for some network utilities

and meet their operational requirements. This policy also recognises the benefits

that all network utilities have.

3.2.5.3 Policy 3.2.2 acknowledges that important role that network utilities have in providing

for the wellbeing of the Citys community. Network utilities form an essential part of


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the efficient functioning of the City and their maintenance and development allows

their benefits to be realised. There are a range of network utilities that enable

communities to undertake everyday activities and functions and provide essential

services to peoples homes and businesses. It is therefore important that the District

Plan provides for network utilities to be constructed, installed, operated, upgraded

and maintained.

3.2.5.4 Policy 3.2.3 reflects that by their nature, most network utilities cross jurisdictional

boundaries between councils. Cross boundary issues can result for network utility

providers and for the community, particularly where different councils have different

rules or processes for how they recognise and provide for network utilities and

manage their effects. It is important that councils work together in an integrated

manner both when developing plan provisions and when dealing with proposals for

new or upgrades to existing network utilities.

3.2.5.5 Policy 3.2.4 is focussed on encouraging network utility operators, particularly thosewho operate regionally significant network utilities, to use the notice of requirement

for designation process when they seek to develop new or extend existing network

utilities. This is particularly encouraged for operators where such new or extended

network utilities involve restrictions on the use of privately owned land.

OBJECTIVE

3.3 To manage any adverse effects on the environment resulting from the design,

location, operation, upgrading and maintenance of network utilities.

POLICIES

3.3.1 Ensure that network utilities are designed, developed, constructed, located,

operated and maintained to avoid, remedy or mitigate any actual or potential

adverse effects on the environment.

3.3.2 Ensure network utilities, in particular those utilities emitting radiofrequency fields

or electromagnetic radiation, are designed, located, operated and maintained to

comply with relevant national environmental standards and to meet othernationally recognised standards.

3.3.3 Enable the co-location or multiple use of network utilities where this is efficient

and practicable and assists with avoiding, remedying or mitigating adverse effects

on the environment.

3.3.4 Require the underground placement of network utilities unless

there are natural or physical features or structures, or technological and

operational constraints that makes underground placement impractical;

they are of a temporary nature and required for emergency purposes orcritical events; and


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they are of a nature that they can only operate aboveground.

3.3.5 Encourage the use of roads as network utility corridors in accordance with the

National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport Corridors.

3.3.6 Encourage network utility providers to consult with local communities on the

appropriate placement, location and design of new network utilities.

Explanation:

3.3.5.1 Objective 3.3 recognises that the construction, operation and maintenance of

network utilities can adversely affect the environment and amenity, and seeks to

manage potential adverse effects, particularly through design and location. This

recognises that some network utilities are relatively large, visually prominent and

capable of generating significant effects on the environment. They may also have

adverse effects on public health and safety. Adverse effects may only occur at thetime of construction or installation of the utility, but in some instances may continue

throughout its operation or during maintenance works. In some cases, it might not

be entirely possible to avoid, remedy or mitigate all adverse effects associated with a

network utility, meaning there will be some level of adverse effect on the surrounding

environment.

3.3.5.2 Policy 3.3.1 recognises the importance of managing the design, location, operation

and maintenance of network utilities and requires that any potential adverse effects

arising from network utilities are avoided, remedied or mitigated. This policy is

sufficiently broad to recognise that there are a range of different network utilitieswith different potential adverse effects on the environment. For instance, above

ground network utilities can have adverse effects including visual, noise, traffic,

odour and amenity, depending on their size, location, frequency and their scale in

comparison with the character of a particular environment.

3.3.5.3 Policy 3.3.2 recognises that some network utilities may adversely affect health and

safety. For example, telecommunication facilities generate radio frequency emissions

which may have detrimental effects on health. Electricity transmission/distribution

can generate electromagnetic fields (EMF) which may be a risk to health. It also

generates the risk of electrocution. Other possible health and safety risks are

accidental spillage or leakage of hazardous substances from gas or petroleum

pipelines, explosions from gas or petroleum pipelines; accidental overflow from

sewage pump stations, and flooding from damaged/inoperative stormwater systems.

Chemicals used in conjunction with some network utilities, such as water treatment

plants for example, also pose a risk if an accidental spill occurs. There are a number

of national and international standards that are external to the District Plan but that

must be complied with, including the Resource Management (National

Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2008, the

New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice and the International Commission on Non-

Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines.


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3.3.5.4Policy 3.3.3 recognises that the co-location and co-siting of network utilities may

provide environmental benefits in terms of reduced visual impacts and consolidation

of network utilities in existing areas thereby reducing adverse effects on amenity by

reducing the need for more network utility structures. While co-location is

encouraged it needs to be understood that technical requirements will generally

mean that associated structures may need to be taller or bulkier to avoid interference

between the two or more providers, such as radio-frequency bands. It is also

recognised that co-location is not always possible due to operational issues such as

radiofrequency interference, electrical interference, lease arrangements and

structural capacity.

3.3.5.5 Policy 3.3.4 requires the underground placement of network utilities unless particular

circumstances apply. The adverse visual effects of certain network utilities can often be

managed by putting the services underground. This is the required approach for those

network utilities, such as those with cables that can be located underground. For those

network utility structures that need to be located aboveground, particular attentionshould be given to their design, location and minimising of any adverse visual effects as

outlined in Policy 3.3.1. This can be achieved in a number of ways including screening,

careful placement, size and appearance and applying different activity status. In

particular, the underground placement of electricity and telecommunications lines in

the City Centre, Industrial and Suburban Zones is required by only providing for

aboveground lines in particular defined situations and through different activity status,

which recognises the higher level of amenity sought in the Citys urban areas.

3.3.5.6New above ground lines and their associated supporting structures in areas that do not

have existing above ground lines are generally considered to be unacceptable withinthe City. However it is recognised that particular consideration needs to be given to the

efficient use of resources and that there are situations where placing lines underground

is, or may be, impracticable.

3.3.5.7Policy 3.3.5 promotes the use of the road corridor for the location of network utilities,

in line with the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators Access to Transport

Corridors. Locating network utilities in the road can assist to minimise the adverse

effects of network utilities on amenity and other values as these locations generally

have a range of existing network utilities and are less sensitive to new network

utilities. However, the effects of these activities require some management to ensure

conflicts with the primary function of the road corridor and with each other are

avoided.

3.3.5.8 Policy 3.3.6 encourages network utility operators to engage with the local community

when they are considering the location, placement and design of new network

utilities. In some cases, engaging early with the community about a proposed new

network utility may result in an alternative more appropriate location to be identified

that both meets the needs of the network utility operator and addresses any

concerns that the community may have.


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4 MethodsThe following District Plan methods will give effect to the above objectives and policies:

4.1 Planning Maps that identify the location of both designated and undesignatedregionally significant network utilities within the District.

4.2 Regulatory Assessment Framework that includes rules and matters of control anddiscretion to guide assessment of the construction, operation, upgrading and

maintenance of network utilities and subdivision that occurs in proximity to regionally

significant network utilities. The framework utilises permitted, controlled, restricted

discretionary, discretionary and non-complying activity status and specific matters of

control and discretion to assess and manage the actual and potential adverse effects.

4.3 Plan change(s) to introduce new provisions to manage reverse sensitivity effects onregionally significant infrastructure where there are pressures for new or

intensification of existing development in proximity to regionally significantinfrastructure.

4.4 Encourage designations for new network utilities and extensions to existing networkutilities that are not currently designated.

4.5 Information requirements for certificates of compliance and resource consents fornetwork utilities.

4.6 Administer, monitor and enforce compliance with the Resource Management(National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities) Regulations 2008

and the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity

Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009.

4.7 Advice notes identifying the relevant national and international codes and standardsthat also apply to network utilities in addition to the District Plans Regulatory

Assessment Framework.

4.8 Monitoring and review of the District Plan network utility provisions to assist inassessing the effectiveness of the network utilities provisions in the Plan.

Other non-District Plan methods that will give effect to the above objectives and policies

include:

4.9 Compliance with relevant national and international codes and standards that alsoapply to network utilities.

4.10 Education of and building relationships with network utility providers.4.11 Encouraging network utility providers to engage with the local community when

considering new network utilities within the City.


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5 Anticipated Environmental OutcomesThe following environmental outcomes are anticipated in respect of network utilities:

5.1 Network utilities are able to operate, upgrade and expand as required to provide safe,effective and efficient services to the City

5.2 The Porirua community is able to provide for its social, economic, cultural andenvironmental wellbeing.

5.3 Potential conflicts between regionally significant network utilities and incompatibledevelopment, use and subdivision are avoided

5.4 The health and safety of Poriruas community is not adversely affected by theconstruction, operation, upgrading and maintenance of network utilities.

5.5 Adverse effects from network utilities on amenity and the environment areappropriately avoided, remedied or mitigated.


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6 Rules6.1 Network UtilitiesThe following rules apply to all network utilities, as defined in the Interpretation Chapter, and with the exception of rules applying to noise,

earthworks, heritage and urban vegetation, these rules override all zone rules. For the avoidance of doubt, the electricity transmission yard

and electricity transmission corridor do not apply to network utilities.

Rule

Number

Rule Zone Standards Activity Status Matters of Control or

DiscretionAll Utilities

NU6.1.1 The removal of existing network utilities,including any existing associated

structures

All Permitted

NU6.1.2 The operation and maintenance ofexisting network utilities

All Permitted

NU 6.1.3 The minor upgrading of electricity and

telecommunication lines

All Permitted

NU 6.1.4 The upgrading of all other network

utilities, excluding:

Electricity transmission lines above110kV; and

Gas distribution and transmission

pipelines at a pressure exceeding

2000 kilopascals

All Permitted

NU6.1.5 The upgrading, including replacement, ofan existing network utility that is not a

permitted activity

All Restricteddiscretionary

9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,

9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,

9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16

NU6.1.6 Subdivision for the purpose ofaccommodating any network utility

All Controlled 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7,8.10, 8.12


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Rule

Number


Discretion

NU6.1.7 Cabinets and other network utilitystructures not otherwise listed in this

table

All 7.1, 7.2.4, 7.3.4,7.4.1, 7.4.9

Permitted

NU6.1.8 Network utilities located within existing

buildings

All Permitted

NU6.1.9 All network utilities that are nototherwise listed as a permitted,

controlled, restricted discretionary or

non-complying activity

All 7.1 Discretionary

NU6.1.10 All network utilities which do not complywith the permitted activity standards for

radiofrequency and electro-magnetic

fields

All Non-

complying

Underground utilities

NU6.1.11 The construction, development,operation and maintenance of new

underground network utilities, except

for:

Electricity transmission lines above110kV; and

gas distribution and transmissionpipelines at a pressure exceeding

2000 kilopascals

All 7.1 Permitted

Radiocommunication, Telecommunications and Electricity distribution and transmission

NU6.1.12 Masts with or without associated

antennasCity CentreIndustrialRural

Judgeford Hills

Recreation

7.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2,

7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4.1,

7.4.2, 7.4.3, 7.4.5

Permitted


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Rule

Number


Discretion

NU6.1.13 Masts with or without associated aerials

and antennas located in a Suburban

Shopping Centre Area

Suburban 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2,

7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.4.1,

7.4.2, 7.4.3, 7.4.4

Permitted

NU6.1.14 Masts with or without associated aerials

and antennas

SuburbanOpen Space

7.1 Restricted

discretionary9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9,

9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.16,

9.22, 9.27

NU6.1.15 Antenna and support structure attached

to buildingsAll 7.1, 7.2.3, 7.3.3,

7.4.6, 7.4.7, 7.4.8

Permitted

NU6.1.16 Masts, with or without associated

antennas that do not comply with the

permitted activity standards

City CentreIndustrialRural

Judgeford Hills

Recreation,

Suburban

Shopping

Centre Area

7.1 Restricted

discretionary9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 9.7,

9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,

9.13, 9.16, 9.22, 9.27

NU6.1.17 Antenna attached to buildings that do not

comply with the permitted activity

standards

All 7.1 Restricted

discretionary

9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,

9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,

9.13, 9.23, 9.27

NU6.1.18 The installation of new above groundlines, excluding electricity transmission

lines above 110kV.

RuralJudgeford Hills

Open Space

7.1, 7.2.1, 7.3.4,

7.4.1, 7.4.3, 7.4.5

and

Rule D4C2.1,

Disturbance withinan ecological site in

the Open Space

Zone

Permitted

NU6.1.19 Minor above ground lines All zones 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.4, 7.5.1 Permitted

NU6.1.20 Temporary above ground lines andassociated support structures

All 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.4, 7.5.2 Permitted


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Rule

Number


Discretion

NU6.1.21 An interim above ground line andassociated support structures

All 7.1, 7.2.1, 7.4, 7.5.3 Restricteddiscretionary

9.7, 9.8, 9.10, 9.25, 9.26

NU6.1.22 New or additional above ground lines thatare not permitted activities and

Are situated on road; and

Utilise existing line support structures


9.7, 9.8, 9.10 9.18, 9.19,

9.20, 9.21, 9.27

NU6.1.23 New or additional above ground lines thatare not permitted, restricted discretionary

or discretionary activities

All Non-complying

NU6.1.24 New lines (above ground and

underground) and support structures for

conveying electricity at a voltage above

110kV


NU6.1.25 New and upgraded transformers,

substations and switching stations

distributing electricity and ancillary

buildings


Gas distribution and transmission

NU6.1.26 Underground gas distribution and

transmission pipelines at a pressure

exceeding 2000 kilopascals, including

aerial crossings of bridges, structures or

streams, and ancillary equipment,including compressor compounds with

compressor houses

All Discretionary

Water, wastewater and stormwater

NU6.1.27 Pump stations not exceeding 50m2 in

area, aerial crossings of bridges,

structures or rivers and streams, and

ancillary equipment, that are associated

All Permitted


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Rule

Number


Discretion

with underground pipelines for conveying

water, wastewater and stormwater

NU6.1.28 Water reservoirs not exceeding 100m2

and 8m heightAll Controlled 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.12

NU6.1.29 Water reservoirs that are not a controlled

activity


9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9,

9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.27

NU6.1.30 Water and wastewater treatment plants All Discretionary

Meteorological Activities

NU6.1.31 Meteorological enclosures and buildings

not exceeding 30m2

in area; automatic

weather stations and anemometer masts,

voluntary observer sites and associated

microwave links

All 7.1, 7.2.5, 7.4.1,

7.4.9

Permitted

NU6.1.32 Meteorological enclosures and buildings

and anemometer masts that do not

comply with the permitted activity

standards

All 7.1 Restricteddiscretionary

9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,

9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12,

9.13, 9.27

Roading and traffic and transport structures

NU6.1.33 Traffic control signals and devices, light

and decorative poles and associated

structures and fittings, post boxes,

landscaped gardens, artworks and

sculptures, bus stops and shelters, phone

boxes, public toilets, road furniture andinfrastructure located within the road

reserve

All Permitted

NU6.1.34 Network utility activities and structures in

the road reserve provided for by

legislation and Council bylaws

All Permitted

NU6.1.35 The construction of new roads and the City Centre, Discretionary


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Rule

Number


Discretion

construction or diversions of alterations

to the course of existing roads, but

excluding any such construction works

which are part of a subdivision

Industrial,

Suburban,

Recreation,

Rural

NU6.1.36 The construction, creation, subdivision

and vesting of roads generally in

accordance with those shown on the

Structure Plan that comply with the

Controlled Activity Standards whether or

not as part of a subdivision

Judgeford Hills Controlled 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11

NU6.1.37 The construction, creation, subdivision

and vesting of roads generally in

accordance with those shown on the

Structure Plan that does not comply with

the Controlled Activity Standards

whether or not as part of a subdivision

Judgeford Hills RestrictedDiscretionary

9.7, 9.9, 9.12, 9.14, 9.15,

9.27

NU6.1.38 The construction of new roads and the

construction or diversions of alterations

to the course of existing roads, but

excluding any such construction works

which are part of a subdivision

Open Space Non-

complying

Miscellaneous

NU6.1.39 Lighthouses, beacons and navigational

aids not otherwise provided for

All 7.1 Permitted

NU6.1.40 Extreme adverse weather and tsunami

warning devices, provided that any

devices shall be no greater than 2.5m by

1.5m and 4m in height (when measured

from the point of attachment)

All 7.1 Permitted

NU6.1.41 Trig stations All 7.1 Permitted


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Notes:

Resource Management Regulations National Environmental Standards

The operation, maintenance, upgrading, relocation or removal of an electricity transmission line and ancillary structures that existed prior to

14 January 2010 is largely controlled by the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities )

Regulations 2009, separate to this District Plan.

The installation and operation of telecommunications facilities (antennas attached to existing structures and cabinets in the road reserve) is

largely controlled by the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities) Regulations 2008,

separate to this District Plan. It also controls all radio-frequency emissions from telecommunication facilities through specific exposure

standards.

Porirua City Council is responsible for enforcing these standards. For clarification, where there is conflict or perceived conflict between the

provisions of this Plan and the requirements of the NESs identified above, the provisions of the NES shall apply.

The National Environmental Standards are available for viewing at www.mfe.govt.nz and at Porirua City Council offices.

Other Relevant Regulations

Compliance with the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice 34:2001 is mandatory for buildings, earthworks and mobile plants within close

proximity to all electricity lines.

Compliance with the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 is mandatory for tree trimming and planting in proximity to electricity

transmission and distribution lines.

To discuss works, including tree planting, near electrical lines especially within 20m of those lines, contact the line operator.

Porirua City Council is not responsible for enforcing these standards.

7 Standards

7.1 Health and Safety

All permitted utilities shall comply with the following standards:


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(a) The maximum exposure levels shall not exceed the levels specified in NZS 2772:1999 Radiofrequency Fields Maximum exposure levels

3kHz to 300 GHz.

Maximum exposure levels shall be 3 kHz to 300 GHz in areas normally accessible to the public.

(b) Network utilities that emit electro-magnetic fields shall comply with the relevant International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation

Protection (ICNIRP) Guidelines.

Note:The Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities) Regulations 2008, separate to this

District Plan controls all radio-frequency emissions from telecommunication facilities through specific exposure standards.

7.2 Maximum Height

The maximum height of any utility structure listed in the table below shall include any antenna and support structures.

Rule Utility City Centre Industrial Suburban Rural Judgeford

Hills

Open Space Recreation

7.2.1 Masts, antennas,

lines and single-pole

support structures

(single provider)

20m 25m 12m

15m in

Suburban

Shopping

Centre Areas

15m 15m 12m 12m

7.2.2 Masts and antennas(two or more

providers)

25m 30m 12m

15m in

Suburban

Shopping

Centre Areas

20m 15m 12m 12m


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Hills


7.2.3 Maximum height of

an antenna and

support structure

attached to a

building

5m 5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m

7.2.4 Cabinets, andnetwork utility

structures, that are

not otherwise

provided for

3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m 3.5m

7.2.5 Anemometer masts 15m 30m 12m 15m 15m 12m 12m

7.3 Maximum Size and Diameter


Hills


7.3.1 Masts (single

provider)

Antenna

located within

a horizontal

diameter

circle of

750mm

Antenna

located with a

horizontal

circle of 5m

1.5m

diameter of

Antenna

located within

a horizontal

circle of

750mm

Diameter of

Antenna

located within

a horizontal

circle of

750mm

Diameter of

Antenna

located within

a horizontal

circle of

750mm

Diameter of

Antenna

located within

a horizontal

circle of

750mm

Diameter of

Antenna

located within

a horizontal

circle of

750mm

Diameter of


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Hills


Diameter of

mast


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7.4 Separation distance and setbacks

7.4.1 All network utilities and associated structures shall comply with the relevant Riparian setback for the Zone

The following table applies to lines, masts and associated antenna and aerials that are not located in the road reserve:

Rule Zone Setback

7.4.2 Industrial No less than 10m from a boundary in the Suburban Zone

7.4.3 Rural and

Judgeford Hills

No less than 10m from any property boundary

Under 15m in height - no less than 20m from the c losest wall of a dwelling (excluding balconies and decks)

Over 15m in height no less than 50m from the closest wall of a dwelling (excluding balconies and decks)

7.4.4 Suburban Where located in a Suburban Shopping Centre Area, no less than 10m from a boundary in the Suburban Zone.

No less than 10m from a boundary in the Suburban and Rural Zone.

7.4.5 Open Space and

Recreation

No less than 10m from any boundary in the Suburban or Rural Zone

The following table applies to antenna attached to buildings:

Rule Zone Setback

7.4.6 Industrial No less than 5m from a boundary in the Suburban Zone

7.4.7 Rural, Judgeford No less than 10m from any property boundary


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Rule Zone Setback

Hills

7.4.8 Suburban, Open

Space, Recreation

No less than 20m from the closest wall of a dwelling (excluding balconies and decks)

7.4.9 Any cabinet or other network utility structure that is not located within the road reserve shall comply with the relevant minimum yard setback

for the zone it is located within.

7.4 Specific standards for above ground lines

7.5.1 The line shall be located within a structure or entirely within 2 metres of any structure (excluding any other line) or provide an above ground

connection to a site (including any connection to a building within that site) from an existing above ground line provided that no more than

one new support structure is required for that connection.

7.5.2 The line(s) shall be in place for no longer than six calendar months from the date of erection until its removal.

7.5.3 The line(s) must be located on unformed road to provide services to sites accessed off the unformed road and shall be in place for no longer

than two years from the date of erection until its removal.


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8 Matters of Control (Controlled Activities)Matters that the Council has limited the exercise of control over are as follows:

8.1 Control is limited to:(1) Site design, frontage and area;

(2) Legal and physical access to the lots;

(3) Risks to public health and safety;

(4) Design and external appearance;

(5) Earthworks;

(6) Landscaping and screening;

(7) Traffic and parking management;

(8) Noise;

(9) The route of the road;(10) The imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part E of this Plan;

(11) The design and construction of the road, including safety, traffic engineering,

landscaping and noise mitigation measures;

(12) Any adverse effects on an ecological or heritage site

9 Matters of Discretion (Restricted Discretionary Activities)9.1 Matters that the Council has restricted the exercise of discretion over are as follows:

(1) The degree, extent and effects of the non-compliance with the Permitted Activity

Standards(2) Risks to public health and safety

(3) The maximum height of the mast and area of diameter of any antenna

(4) The maximum height, area or diameter of any antenna

(5) Design and external appearance

(6) Any effect on heritage and cultural values

(7) Visual effects including impacts on:

The residential and recreational use of land in the vicinity of the proposed utility;

The existing character, landscape, streetscape and amenity values of the locality;

The extent to which the proposal will be visible from residences, key public places,

public viewing points, the coast, and significant recreational areas;(8) The extent to which the structure will adversely affect landscape values or will detract

from the amenity of the area in which it is to be situated or any nearby area.

(9) Amenity effects, including noise, vibration, odour, dust, earthworks and lighting

(10) Cumulative effects, including cumulative effects associated with existing utilities

(11) Any potential interference with public use and enjoyment of the land

(12) Measures to mitigate the bulk and scale of the utility, including screening, colour and

finish treatment, earth mounding and / or planting, viewing distances, the location of

support structures.

(13) Whether the size and scale of the proposal is generally compatible with other

development in the area.


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(14) Any adverse effects on traffic and pedestrian safety including sight lines and the

visibility of traffic signage;

(15) The extent to which alternative locations, routes or other options have been

appropriately considered.

(16) The extent to which the proposed utility may adversely affect or interfere with the

operation of other utilities or land uses in the vicinity.

(17) The extent to which the location of new or additional overhead lines will have an

impact on:

Amenity values of the area, including rural and suburban amenity

Areas of landscape or open space values

Streetscape

(18) The number and thickness of lines, height above ground and relationship to existing

lines and associated structures;

(19) The cumulative length of the line, including any previous extensions of the line;

(20) The extent to which there are difficult ground conditions, technical or financial

constraints that make compliance impracticable

(21) The impact of non-rural activities on the rural environment

(22) The extent to which it is technically, economically and practically reasonable for the

masts or antennas can be co-sited with similar structures or other buildings

(23) Where antennas are proposed to be sited on the top of a building, the extent to which

they can be designed or screened so that they form an integral part of the total

building design.

(24) Rehabilitation of the site following any construction or future maintenance period

(25) The duration of an interim line

(26) The provision of a bond or a surety for any future undergrounding of an interim line

(27) The extent to which the affected persons / community has been consulted with.

10 Assessment Criteria of Discretionary ActivitiesIn considering an application for a discretionary activity, the Councils discretion is

unrestricted. The Council shall consider any relevant matter with particular regard to the

objectives and policies of the Plan. In addition, the Council shall have particular regard to

the relevant matters outlined in Rule NU9 Matters of Discretion (Restricted Discretionary

Activities).

When considering resource consent applications for the development and upgrading ofunderground network utility activities that are a discretionary activity, the Council may also

consider the following matters:

The appropriateness of the network utility in the proposed location;

Any alternative locations proposed;

With regard to pipelines, the nature of any liquid or substance carried;

With regard to pipelines, the probability of a rupture, and any adverse effects on the

environment caused by a rupture to the pipe;

The extent to which the work is able to be conveniently accommodated underground

without adversely affecting existing underground utility services or seriously limiting the

opportunity for additional underground network services in the future; The nature of the subsoil.


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Amendment 4: Amendments to Part F: Information to be supplied

F7.2 Information Schedule 2

Information requirements for subdivision applications

In the case of land:

fronting a State Highway,

fronting a railway line,

located within an electricity transmission yard

located within 20m of a gas transmission line,

evidence that the proposed subdivision has been discussed with Transit New

Zealand the relevant network utility provider and the outcome of the

discussions. For the balance area of the subdivider's property, where there is

potential for further, future subdivision which may have implications for future

services, roading and development, indicative information relating to all of the

above matters.


Additional information requirements relating to applications for restricted

discretionary activities

As appropriate to the nature of the activity:

Network utilities:

All applications relating to network utilities must provide relevant information

to address all the relevant matters of discretion set out for the relevant

activity.


Additional information requirements for applications for certificates of

compliance, controlled activities (except subdivisions), discretionary and non-

complying activities and plan change requests.

Network Utilities:

Permitted Activities: Plans and information that demonstrate compliance with

the permitted activity standards.

Controlled Activities: All applications relating to network utilities must provide

relevant information to address all the relevant matters of control.


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Discretionary Activities: All applications relating to network utilities must

provide relevant information to address all the matters of discretion that apply

to restricted discretionary activities.


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Amendment 5: Amendments to Part M Interpretation

Antenna

Any device, including any aerial, dish or panel that receives or transmits radiocommunication

or telecommunication signals. This includes that antennas mountings (including any supportstructure or head arrangement) and radio frequency unit or similar device, but excludes any

mast. The diameter or area of an antenna means:

(a) In relation to any panel antenna or any other type of antenna that has a length and a

width, the area measured by calculating the largest surface area;

(b) In relation to any other antenna, the diameter measured by taking the cross-section of

the widest part of the antenna.

The mountings of any antenna and any radiofrequency equipment or similar device shall not

be included in the measurement of area of diameter of each antenna, provided that the

radiofrequency unit or similar device is smaller in area or diameter than the antenna itself.

Note: any antenna only need meet the area or diameter measurement, as appropriate to the

type of antenna and the measurement is of each individual antenna and is not a cumulative

measurement.

An antenna does not include:

Devices used in amateur radio configurations

Devices used only for television reception; and

Any other devices less than 1.5m2

in area

Cabinet

Means a box-shaped structure which houses radio and telecommunication equipment,

electrical equipment, equipment associated with the continued operation of network

utilities and includes single transformers and associated switching gear distributing

electricity at a voltage up to, and including, 100KV.

Electricity Transmission Corridor

Means the area located within:

32m of a 110kV transmission line

37m of a 220kV transmission line

measured either side of the centreline of the transmission line, as depicted in Diagram 1.

Electricity Transmission Yard

Means:

- the area located 12 metres either side of the centreline of an electricity transmission

line

- the area located 12 metres in any direction from the edge of an electricity

transmission pole or tower

as depicted in Diagram 1.

Except where the site is subject to a consent notice or easement that provides for a lesser

separation distance from an electricity transmission line. In such circumstances, the

separation distances contained in the consent notice or easement shall apply.


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Diagram 1: Electricity Transmission Yard and Electricity Transmission corridor

Extended Above Ground Line

Means any line, and required support structure(s), that is:

(a) Placed above ground in road where there are no existing underground lines; and

(b) Provides a connection between existing overhead lines in a non-rural zone area to

future above ground lines in the rural zone area; and

(c) Has a maximum length of 100 metres within the non-rural zone.

Explanation

This definition provides for a short overhead span into the rural area from an existing

overhead line.

Infrastructure

Structures and networks which are publicly owned and are available for use by the public.

This includes roads, rail, and water, sewerage and stormwater reticulation comprising the

pipes, pumps and treatment works.

Interim Above Ground Line

Means any line, and required support structure(s), that is to be placed above ground on

unformed road for a duration which does not exceed 2 years. This duration starts from the

date of the above ground roll out of the line.


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Explanation

This definition encompasses interim above ground lines and related support structures, which

are otherwise non-complying activities, that are required or are intended to provide an

interim above ground telecommunication or electricity conveyance service along an unformed

road to any site/s. Upon formation of the unformed road or at the expiry of the consent

period the interim line will be placed underground or removed.

Activities specifically contemplated by this definition are:

Lines on unformed road that are intended to provide a connection to services, such as

reservoirs or mobile phone sites, which are legally accessed off that unformed road.

Line

Means a wire or wires or conductor of any kind (including a fibre optic or other cable) used or

intended to be used for telecommunication; or the conveyance of electricity and includes any

insulator, casing, minor fixture, tunnel or other equipment or material used or intended to be

used for supporting, enclosing, surrounding, or protecting any such wire or conductor; butexcludes any pole, support structure, pole mounted transformer, above ground substation,

cabinet, ground based access point, aerial, antenna or antenna feed lines erected within a

site.

Means line as defined in Section 2(1A) of the Telecommunications Act 1987 and Section 2 of

the Electricity Act 1992

Explanation

The definition of line encompasses physical lines only. It does not extend to including any non

physical line such as a visual line of sight required for the transmission of informat ion or data

by radiofrequency eg by licensed Radio Amateurs.

Mast

Any mast, pole, tower or similar structure which is fixed to the ground specifically designed to

carry aerials or antenna including any attachments, designed to facilitate the operation of a

network utility the transmission of telecommunication and radiocommunication signals.

Minor Upgradingmeans an increase in the carrying capacity, efficiency or security of electricity and

telecommunication lines, which utilise the existing or replacement support structures and

includes:(1) the reconductoring of the line with higher capacity conductors; and

(2) the resagging of conductors; and

(3) the addition of longer and more efficient insulators; and

(4) the replacement of any existing line of greater than 30mm diameter with another line

of the same diameter or less; and the replacement of an existing line that is 30mm in

diameter or less with another line that is not more than 30mm in diameter.

(4) A support structure replacement within a similar location as the support structure

that is to be replaced; and

(5) The addition of earthwires, which may contain telecommunication lines, earthpeaks

and lightning rods; and(6) The addition of electrical or telecommunication fittings; and


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(7) Tower replacement in the same location or within the existing alignment of the

transmission line corridor; and

(8) The replacement of existing cross arms, including with cross arms of an alternative

design; and

(9) An increase in tower height to achieve compliance with the clearance distances

specified in NZECP34:2001.

Minor upgrading shall not include:

(i) Increasing the carrying capacity of existing structures

(ii) Any increase in the voltage of the line unless the line was originally constructed to

operate at the higher voltage but has been operating at a reduced voltage.

(iii) Any increase in any individual wire, cable, or other similar conductor to a diameter

that exceeds 30mm, or

(iv) The bundling together of any wire, cable, or other similar conductor so that the

bundle exceeds 30mm in diameter

(v) The addition of any new circuits, lines or utility structures.

Note: The Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity

Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009 applies to the existing national grid, and

applies to all transmission lines that were operational, or able to be operated, on 14

January 2010.

National grid

Means national grid as defined in the Resource Management (National Environmental

Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations, 2009.

Network Utility

Means any activity undertaken by a network utility operator as defined in the s166 of the

RMA, relating to:

(i) Distribution or transmission by pipeline of natural or manufactured gas, petroleum,

biofuel or geothermal energy, or

(ii) Telecommunication as defined in section 5 of the Telecommunications Act 2001; or

radiocommunications as defined in section (2)(1) of the Radiocommunications Act

1989, or

(iii) Transformation, transmission, or distribution of electricity the provision, operation and

maintenance of works for the conveyancing of electricity, as defined in section 2 of theElectricity Act 1992, or

(iv) The distribution of water for supply including irrigation, or

(v) Sewerage or drainage reticulation, or

(vi) Construction, and operation and maintenance of roads and railway lines, or

(vii) Construction, The operation and maintenance of an airport as defined by the Airport

Authorities Act 1966, including the provision of any approach control service within

the meaning of the Civil Aviation Act 1990, or

(viii) the provision of any approach control service within the meaning of the Civil Aviation

Act 1990, or

(viii)(ix) Undertaking a project or work described as a 'network utility operation' by regulationsmade under the Resource Management Act 1991, or


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(x) Meteorological activities

and includes:

Lighthouses, navigation aids, and beacons, signal and trig stations and natural hazard

emergency warning devices and ancillary structures,

Meteorological services, and

all associated structures.; and

(b) any incidental activity in relation to the network utility including without limitation,

the operation, maintenance and upgrading of the network utility.

Network utility structure

Means any structure associated with a network utility and includes pipes, valves, meters,

regulator stations, transformers (other than pole mounted transformers), substations (other

than overhead substations), compressor stations, pumping stations, navigational aids,

meteorological installations, containers, cabinets, and similar structures. It does not include

cabinets, lines, antennas and masts.

Regionally significant network utilities includes:

pipelines for the distribution or transmission of natural or manufactured gas or

petroleum

strategic telecommunications facilities, as defined in section 5 of the

Telecommunications Act 2001

strategic radio communications facilities, as defined in section 2(1) of the Radio

Communications Act 1989

the national electricity grid, as defined by the Electricity Governance Rules 2003

facilities for the generation and transmission of electricity where it is supplied to the

network, as defined by the Electricity Governance Rules 2003

the local authority water supply network and water treatment plants

the local authority wastewater and stormwater networks, systems and wastewater

treatment plants

the Strategic Transport Network, as defined in the Wellington Regional Land

Transport Strategy 2010-2040

Sensitive Activity

Means the following activities:

Residential

The accommodation or care of people

Pre-school, primary, intermediate or secondary school

Temporary Above Ground Line

Means any line, and required support structure/s, that is to be placed above ground for a

temporary duration which does not exceed 6 calendar months. This duration starts from the

date of the above ground roll out of the line.

Explanation

This definition encompasses temporary above ground lines and related support structures,

which are not otherwise permitted activities, that are required or are intended to provide a

temporary above ground telecommunication or electricity conveyance service to any site/s.


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Activities specifically contemplated by this definition are: emergency or alternative above

ground lines that are required to service a site or area on a temporary basis. The 6 month

duration commences on the date on the roll out of the line itself. The duration also covers the

period within which the service shall be removed.

Transmission Line

Means transmission line as defined in the Resource Management (National Environmental

Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations, 2009.

Upgrading

As it applies to network utilities, other than electricity or telecommunication lines, means the

replacement, repair or renewal of existing network utilities but does not extend to any

increase in height or size or change in location whereby such work would not comply with a

permitted activity standard or any condition of a resource consent for that network utility.


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Amendment 6: Amendments to Chapter C7 Transport Objectives

and Policies

C7 TRANSPORT

The transportation network is a significant resource in its own right. The function ofthe transportation network varies considerably throughout the City. The State

Highway is predominantly a through route with transport efficiency as the main

measure of its sustainable management. The measure of sustainable use of industrial

roads is more one of convenience for heavy traffic than the actual volume of traffic.

For many suburban and rural roads the efficiency and convenience of the road must

be balanced against the effects of road use e.g. noise and traffic, on the amenity of the

suburban and rural areas. Considerable research has been undertaken on the effect of

the transportation network on suburban amenity in those areas where there are high

levels of through traffic. The effect of activities on efficient traffic flows and the effect

of traffic on amenity are major aspects of the consideration of effects of activitiesthroughout the City. This section sets an overall framework for the management of

transportation issues and is complemented by transportation, traffic and parking

provisions in the sections of the Plan dealing with each of the seven zones of the City.

Roads are also a network utility as defined under the Resource Management Act. The

State Highway Network is also identified as being regionally significant infrastructure

in the Regional Policy Statement and the Council is required to recognise its benefits

and protect it from incompatible activities and reverse sensitivity effects. Chapter NU

of the Plan addresses how effects from the construction, operation and maintenance

of roads and how activities on roads are managed and how the state highway network

is recognised and protected from reverse sensitivity effects.

C7.1.1 Policy

To use a roading hierarchy as the basis for the management of the effects of traffic

on adjacent activities, and the effects of activities on the transportation network.

Explanation

A roading hierarchy sets out the factors e.g. length, width, traffic volume, which define

a road as being in a certain category. The management policies which follow are thenbased on these categories.

Method of Implementation

A Roading Hierarchy has been included in Part H of the Plan. District Plan rulesprovide

direction on how the future development of the transportation network will be

managed, with new roads that are created as part of a subdivision being a controlled

activity and any other new roads, including diversions of or alterations to existing

roads, being a discretionary activity. Rules have also been used to control access to

roads where there is a significant prospect of the cumulative effect of new activities

resulting in a demand for the upgrading of the road, beyond what is necessary. Thisapplies particularly in the Rural Zone. The general provisions of the Hierarchy e.g.


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widths and design speeds, will also be used in conjunction with the financial

contribution part of the Plan in determining the extent of roading needed in

conjunction with a development or subdivision.

Principal Reasons

A roading hierarchy indicates the relative importance of roads within the City

according to their function in terms of access and distribution at a city, and regional

level. The network comprises strategic, arterial and local roads designed and managed

to meet their particular function and needs.

The provision of a hierarchy will assist the process of promoting an efficient road

transportation network, by providing an indication of the relative importance of each

road, against which the effects of land use and development can be ascertained. The

function of a road is one of the key factors to be considered when deciding on the

acceptability of the effects of an activity for which a resource consent has been sought.


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Amendment 7: Amendments to D1 City Centre Zone Rules and

Standards

D1.1 CITY CENTRE ZONE RULES

D1.1.1 Permitted activities

Any one or more of the following are permitted activities:

(ii) Network utilities which exist at the time of notification of this plan.

(iii) New network utilities excluding lines for conveying electricity at a

voltage above 110kV, or with a design capacity above 100MVA per

circuit.

Provided that:

(a) Where a structure is involved it has a floor area not exceeding

50m2 and a height not exceeding 7.5m; and

(b) Where a mast, aerial; pole or support structure is concerned, it

does not exceed 15 metres in height, or 2 metres in diameter;

and

(c) Where new or additional lines are involved they are:

located underground; or

located within a structure or entirely within 2 metres of

any structure, excluding any other line; or

solely for the provision of streetlighting; or

for the provision of an above ground connection to a site,

including any connection to a building within that site,

from an existing above ground line provided that no

more than one new support structure is required for that

connection; or

solely for decorative lighting purposes; or

a temporary above ground line; or

specifically provided for in the definition of minor

upgrading.

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D1.1.2 Controlled activities

Any one or more of the following are controlled activities:

(i) The construction of new roads and the construction of diversions or

alterations to the course of existing roads but excluding any suchconstruction works which are part of a subdivision.

The matters over which the Council reserves control for the purpose of

assessment are:

(a) the route of the road;

(b) earthworks;

(c) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part

E of this plan.

Note: Earthworks may also require consent under the Proposed

Regional Soil Plan.

(ii) Subdivision which complies with the controlled activity standards for

subdivision.

The matters over which Council reserves control for the purpose of

assessment are:

(a) the design and layout of the subdivision including any new roadsor the diversion or alteration to the course of any existing roads;

(b) earthworks;


E of this plan;

(d) the imposition of conditions in accordance with section 220 of

the RMA.;

(e) The design and layout of the subdivision where any lot may

affect the safe and effective operation and maintenance of and

access to regionally significant network utilities located on or in

proximity to the site;

(f) The outcome of consultation with the owner or operator of

regionally significant network utilities located on or in proximity

to the site.


Regional Soil Plan.


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(iii) Subdivision which complies with the controlled activity standards for

subdivision.


assessment are:

(a) the design and layout of the subdivision;

(b) the imposition of financial contributions in accordance with Part

E of this plan;

(c) the imposition of conditions in accordance with s220 of the

RMA.;

(d) The design and layout of the subdivision where any lot may


access to regionally significant network utilities located on or inproximity to the site.

(e) The outcome of consultation with the owner or operator of


to the site.

D1.1.3 Restricted discretionary activities

Any one or more of the following are restricted discretionary activities:

(v) An interim above ground line.

The Council restricts the exercise of its discretion to the following

matters:

(a) The duration of the interim line,

(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas

such as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,

(c) Cumulative visual effects

(d) The provision for a bond or a surety for any future under

grounding of the interim above ground line.

(vi) An extended above ground line.


matters:

(a) The character of the surrounding streetscape;

(b) Visual effects on streetscape,


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(c) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas


(d) The numbers and thickness of lines, height above ground and

relationship to existing lines and associated structures,

(e) The cumulative length of the line, including any previous

extensions of the line,

(f) Cumulative visual effects,

(g) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines under ground,

(h) The interface between a rural and a non-rural environment.

(vii) New or additional above ground lines that are not permitted activities

and that

Are situated on road; and

Utilise existing support structures that are used by existing

telecommunication or electricity above ground services.


matters:

(a) Visual effects on streetscapes,

(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas such

as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,

(c) The numbers and thickness of lines; height above ground and


(d) Cumulative visual effects,

(e) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines underground.

D1.1.4 Discretionary activities

Any one or more of the following are discretionary activities:

(v) The replacement or upgrade of an existing support structure for a line,

that is not a permitted activity.

D1.1.5 Non-complying activities

Any one or more of the following are non-complying activities:

(iv) New or additional above ground lines that are not permitted orrestricted discretionary activities and that:


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Are located in road with no existing above ground lines;

and

Require the construction of two or more support

structures.

Explanation

Rule D1.1.5 (iv) controls the development of any new or additional above

ground line services, involving two or more support structures, within roads

with no existing above ground lines. Such activities are generally incompatible

with the amenity and character of areas where there are no existing above

ground lines, and should generally be avoided. New or additional above ground

lines involving the construction of no more than one new support pole, such as

at the end of an existing above ground line network where it adjoins a road

with no existing above ground lines shall be assessed as a full discretionaryactivity under Rule D1.1.4.


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Amendment 8: Amendments to D2 Industrial Zone Rules and

Standards

D2.1 Industrial Zone Rules

D2.1.1 Permitted activities

Any one or more of the following are permitted activities:

(ii) Network utilities which exist at the time of notification of this plan.

(iii) New network utilities excluding lines for conveying electricity at a

voltage above 110kv, or with a design capacity above 100MVA per

circuit.

Provided that

(a) Where a structure is involved it has a floor area not exceeding

50m2 and a height not exceeding 7.5m; and

(b) Where a mast, aerial, pole or support structure is concerned, it

does not exceed 20 metres in height, or 2 metres in diameter;

and

(c) Where new or additional lines are involved they are:

located underground; or

located within a structure or entirely within 2 metres of

any structure, excluding any other line; or

solely for the provision of streetlighting; or

for the provision of an above ground connection to a site,

including any connection to a building within that site,

from an existing above ground line provided that no

more than one new support structure is required for thatconnection; or

solely for decorative lighting purposes; or

a temporary above ground line; or

specifically provided for in the definition of minor

upgrading.

(iv) The operation and maintenance of all roads.


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D2.1.2 Controlled activities

Any one or more of the following are controlled activities:

(i) The construction of new roads and the construction of diversions or

alterations to the course of existing roads but excluding any suchconstruction works which are part of a subdivision.


assessment are:

(a) the route of the road;

(b) earthworks;


E of this plan.


Regional Soil Plan.

(ii) Subdivision which complies with the controlled activity standards for

subdivision.

The matters over which Council reserves control for assessment are:

(a) the design and layout of the subdivision, including any new

roads or the diversion or alteration to the course of any existingroads;

(b) earthworks;


E of this plan;

(d) the imposition of conditions in accordance with s220 of the

RMA.;

(e) The design and layout of the subdivision where any lot may


access to regionally significant network located on or in

proximity to the site.

(f) The outcome of consultation with the owner or operator of


to the site.


Regional Soil Plan.


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D2.1.3 Restricted discretionary activities

The following are restricted discretionary activities:

(ii) An interim above ground line.


matters:

(a) The duration of the interim line,

(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas


(c) Cumulative visual effects,

(d) The provision for a bond or a surety for any future undergrounding of the interim above ground lines.

(iii) An extended above ground line.

The Council restrict the exercise of its discretion to the following

matters:

(a) The character of the surrounding streetscape,

(b) Visual effects on streetscape,

(c) Visual effect on landscapes including sensitive landscape areas


(d) The number and thickness of lines, height above ground and


(e) The cumulative length of the line, including any previous

extensions of the line,

(f) Cumulative visual effects,

(g) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines under ground,

(h) The interface between a rural and non-rural environment.

(iv) New or additional above ground lines that are not permitted activities,

and that:

(a) Are situated on road; and

(b) Utilise existing support structures that are used by existing

telecommunication or electricity above ground services.


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matters:

(a) Visual effects on streetscapes,

(b) Visual effects on landscapes including sensitive landscape areassuch as coastal areas and panoramic public viewpoints,

(c) The numbers and thickness of lines, height above ground and


(d) Cumulative visual effects,

(e) The physical practicality and cost of locating lines underground.

D2.1.4 Discretionary activities

Any one

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