Zoning
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Zoning is about the types of activities that you can do in a particular area. Each zone has a detailed list of permitted activities as well as activities requiring Resource Consent. It also identifies the standards you need to meet to make sure the area's environmental standards (e.g. noise levels) are protected.
Why we have zoning rules
Zoning rules require us to consider potential effects development or activity might have on:
- environment
- heritage
- culture
- public infrastructure
- conservation
- people.
For instance, in some zones you can do more intensive development than others.
What you can build and where
Each zone has rules specifying things like:
- what you can build
- how high you're allowed to build
- how close to the boundary you can build
- how you can use the land
- what sort of activities you can use buildings or land for (housing, business, offices, industry, etc)
- Whether or not you can subdivide your property
There are also district-wide planning rules that are the same no matter where your property is. To find your zone and the permitted activities, check out the Wairarapa Combined District Plan.
For more guidance about boundaries, setbacks, and building heights check out the Planning Guidelines (PDF, 3.9MB).
If you have questions about developing your land you can talk to the planning team.
