What is the minimum lot size (unsewered) — controlled activity in the Residential Zone, Far North?

3,000m². This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the minimum lot size (sewered) — controlled activity in the Residential Zone, Far North?

600m². This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the minimum lot size (unsewered) — restricted discretionary activity in the Residential Zone, Far North?

2,000m². This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the minimum lot size (sewered) — restricted discretionary activity in the Residential Zone, Far North?

300m². This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the residential unit setback from tree drip line in the Residential Zone, Far North?

20m minimum. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

What is the tree plantation setback from residential zone boundary in the Residential Zone, Far North?

20m minimum. This is a summary of the Far North district plan — verify against the council's official plan before relying on it.

Residential Zone — Far North

Subdivision Standards

Rule	Value
Minimum lot size (unsewered) — Controlled Activity	3,000m²
Minimum lot size (sewered) — Controlled Activity	600m²
Minimum lot size (unsewered) — Restricted Discretionary Activity	2,000m²
Minimum lot size (sewered) — Restricted Discretionary Activity	300m²

Coastal Hazard Areas — Building Standards

Rule	Value	Notes
Residential unit setback from tree drip line	20m minimum	Fire risk mitigation
Tree plantation setback from Residential Zone boundary	20m minimum	Excludes replanting of existing plantation forests

Coastal Hazard 2 Areas — Permitted Activities

Activity	Conditions
Excavation and filling	Associated with maintenance of flood protection works, existing drains, or buildings/structures
Alterations to existing buildings/structures	No changes to external dimensions; associated with permitted utilities, fences, tree/plant planting
Establishment, repair or replacement of utilities	Permitted
Erection of fences	Permitted
Planting of trees and plants	Permitted

Coastal Hazard 2 Areas — Controlled Activities

Activity	Requirements
New buildings/structures in Coastal Hazard 2 Areas	Report from person suitably qualified in coastal processes required; must specify design will not increase risk to people, property or environment
Additions to existing buildings increasing external dimensions	Same as above

Note: The evidence chunks focus primarily on Special Areas (Quail Ridge Country Club, Carrington Estate, Waimate North), Coastal Environment provisions, and Subdivision standards. Core Residential Zone building standards (height, setbacks, site coverage) are not detailed in the provided evidence blocks, though references to comparison with other zones are made. Consult the full Residential Zone chapter in the operative district plan for complete building standards.