Hauraki Gulf islands development code

Technical Requirements for Sustainable Land Development (June 2002)

This code sets out methods for achieving good environmental outcomes when land development takes place.

The code must be read with reference to the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan. The plan sets out the legally required performance standards for subdivision and development.

The code is a "how to" manual for works that arise in subdivisions and land use (eg earthworks, stormwater drainage, roading). It sets out methods and procedures which, if followed, will help to protect and enhance the environment on the Gulf Islands.

The code is intended to:

• recognise the unique natural environment of the Hauraki Gulf Islands

• provide guidelines and requirements for engineering and technical aspects of subdivision and land development on the islands

• recognise the particular engineering issues which arise on the islands (including soil types, rain fall, land forms, limited services)

• include both performance based and prescriptive criteria as appropriate

• apply to all types of land development.

By "land development" we mean the types of works and activities normally carried out as part of building and/or subdividing. This includes forming driveways, putting in drainage, shifting dirt and planting trees.

A copy of the Hauraki Gulf Islands development code is provided in Portable Document File format (PDF) for which you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here for more information.

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