Sport And Active Recreation — Far North
Overview
The Sport and Active Recreation zone includes sports fields, hard-court areas, recreational and sporting facilities, and associated buildings. The level of development anticipated is higher than the Open Space zone. Most areas are available for informal leisure and recreation activities such as walking, jogging and non-organised sports. The zone may include commercial activities associated with sport and recreation, such as retail merchandise, equipment, and food and beverages.
Building Standards
| Rule | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum height | 8m above ground level | Exceptions: solar/water heating (0.5m), chimney (1.2m width × 1m height), satellite/aerial (1m), architectural features (1m) |
| Height in relation to boundary | 55° at 2m northern; 45° at 2m eastern/western; 35° at 2m southern | Recession planes measured inward from boundary; exceptions for solar, chimney, satellite, aerials, architectural features |
| Setback (from property boundaries) | 1.2m minimum | Except 3m minimum from road boundary |
| Setback exceptions | Fences/walls ≤2m; uncovered decks ≤0.5m | These do not require setback compliance |
| Setback from MHWS | 26m minimum | For buildings or structures |
| Building or structure coverage | 8% maximum | Of site area |
| Impermeable surface coverage | 10% maximum | Of site area |
Permitted Activities
| Activity | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation activity | Permitted | — |
| Park management activity | Permitted | — |
| Sport and recreation facility | Permitted | — |
| Community facility | Permitted | — |
| Conservation activity | Permitted | — |
| Maintenance of tracks | Permitted | — |
| Vegetation planting | Permitted | — |
| Customary activity | Permitted | — |
| Commercial activity | Permitted | Max 40m² GFA; 8am–6pm Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm weekends/public holidays; ancillary to recreation activity |
| New buildings or structures; extensions/alterations | Permitted | Must comply with all standards (SARZ-S1 through SARZ-S5) and accommodate permitted activity |
| Impermeable surface coverage | Permitted | Max 10% of site |
Discretionary / Restricted Discretionary Activities
| Activity | Status |
|---|---|
| Visitor accommodation | Discretionary |
| Camping ground | Discretionary |
| Educational facility | Discretionary |
| Activities not otherwise listed | Discretionary |
| Residential activity | Discretionary |
| Industrial activity | Discretionary |
| Motorsport activity | Discretionary |
| Mineral extraction activity | Discretionary |
| Offensive trade | Discretionary |
| Commercial composting | Discretionary |
| Community corrections activity | Discretionary |
| Landfill | Discretionary |
Noise Standards
| Rule | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Noise in Sport and Active Recreation zone (internal) | 7am–10pm: 50 dB LAeq (15min); 10pm–7am: 40 dB LAeq (15min); 10pm–7am: 70 dB LAFmax | At any point within another site in the zone |
Matters of Discretion for Standard Non-Compliance
Maximum Height (SARZ-S1)
- Character and amenity of surrounding environment
- Dominance in relation to road and adjoining sites
- Loss of privacy to adjoining sites
- Shading and loss of access to sunlight
- Landscaping
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
Height in Relation to Boundary (SARZ-S2)
- Loss of privacy to adjoining sites
- Shading and loss of access to sunlight to adjoining sites and outdoor areas
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
Setback (SARZ-S3)
- Character and amenity of surrounding area
- Screening, planting and landscaping on site
- Design and siting with respect to privacy and shading
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
- Effectiveness of stormwater control method
- Safety and efficiency of current or future access, egress and roading network
- Impacts on existing and planned public walkways, reserves and esplanades
Setback from MHWS (SARZ-S4)
- Natural character of coastal environment
- Screening, planting and landscaping on site
- Design and siting with respect to dominance on adjoining public space
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
- Effectiveness of stormwater control method
- Impacts on existing and planned roads, public walkways, reserves and esplanades
Building or Structure Coverage (SARZ-S5)
- Character and amenity of surrounding area
- Landscaping, planting and screening to mitigate adverse effects
- Extent private open space can be provided for future uses
- Extent to which siting, setback and design mitigate visual dominance
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
Impermeable Surface Coverage (SARZ-R2)
- Extent landscaping or vegetation may reduce adverse effects of run-off
- Effectiveness of stormwater control method on site
- Availability of land for effluent and stormwater disposal without adverse effects on adjoining waterbodies or sites
- Whether low impact design methods and green spaces can be used
- Cumulative effects on total catchment impermeability
- Natural hazard mitigation and site constraints
- Extent of potential adverse effects on cultural, spiritual, heritage and/or amenity values of affected waterbodies
Key Objectives and Policies
Objectives
- SARZ-O1: The Sport and Active Recreation zone is predominantly used for recreation activity
- SARZ-O2: Buildings or structures complement and are consistent with zone purpose and provide for social and cultural wellbeing
Policies
- SARZ-P1: Enable indoor and outdoor activities compatible with zone purpose, including recreation and temporary events
- SARZ-P2: Provide for single and multi-sport facilities and commercial ancillary activities where these enhance use, avoid/remedy/mitigate adverse effects on adjacent residential zones, and provide community benefit
- SARZ-P3: Avoid land use and subdivision compromising establishment and continuing use for sport and recreation
- SARZ-P4: Manage effects of land use and subdivision considering: consistency with scale/density/design/character; building location/scale/design; public benefit; setbacks/fencing/screening at interfaces; adverse effects on adjacent zones; consistency with reserve management plans; effects on public access; infrastructure adequacy; natural hazard management; and impacts on heritage, natural features, landscapes, biodiversity, and tangata whenua values
Cross-Zone Interface Standards
When a Sport and Active Recreation zone adjoins other zones, the following apply:
| Adjacent Zone | Standard | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General Residential, Rural Residential, Rural Lifestyle, Māori Purpose, Open Space, Natural Open Space | 3m setback minimum | Mixed Use zone buildings |
| General Residential, Rural-Residential, Māori Purpose, Open Space, Natural Open Space | 3m setback minimum; max 2m fence/wall height | Light Industrial zone buildings |
| General Residential, Rural Residential, Rural Lifestyle, Māori Purpose, Open Space, Natural Open Space | Recession plane (55°/45°/35°) | Mixed Use zone height in relation to boundary |
| General Residential, Rural-Residential, Māori Purpose, Open Space, Natural Open Space | Recession plane (55°/45°/35°) | Light Industrial zone height in relation to boundary |
Note: District-Wide Matters rules in Part 2 of the District Plan may apply in addition to these zone rules and may be more stringent. Natural Character chapter rules for wetland, lake and river margins apply in addition to zone chapter rules. Always refer to complete District Plan for comprehensive compliance assessment.