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BEFORE THE CHRISTCHURCH REPLACEMENT DISTRICT PLAN INDEPENDENT HEARINGS PANEL

IN THE MATTER of the Resource

Management Act 1991 and the Canterbury Earthquake (Christchurch Replacement District Plan) Order 2014

AND IN THE MATTER of the Introduction

Proposal (Part) and the Definitions Proposal (Part)

STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF IVAN THOMSON ON BEHALF OF CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL

CITY PLANNING TEAM LEADER

9 JUNE 2015

Barristers & Solicitors

D J Laing / K E Viskovic Telephone: +64-4-499 4599 Facsimile: +64-4-472 6986 Email: katherine.viskovic@simpsongrierson.com DX SX11174 PO Box 2402 Wellington

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1

2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF EVIDENCE .................................................................. 2

3. APPENDICES ............................................................................................................ 4

4. KEY ISSUES .............................................................................................................. 5

5. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... 6

6. EVIDENCE ON INTRODUCTION PROPOSAL ........................................................ 7

7. EVIDENCE ON DEFINITIONS PROPOSAL ............................................................. 8

8. CHANGES TO PROPOSED STRUCTURE OF THE DEFINITIONS PROPOSAL 27

9. CHANGES TO THE OPERATIVE CITY PLAN ....................................................... 32

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 My full name is Ivan Thomson and I hold the position of Team Leader, City

Planning at Christchurch City Council (the Council). My role in the

proposed Replacement District Plan (pRDP) has primarily been in the

realm of team leadership, although I was a member of an internal

Technical Advisory Group set up to provide guidance to Chapter Leaders

on the form and content of their chapters, including definitions.

1.2 I hold a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (M.Phil) from

Reading University in England. I have 32 years’ post graduate experience

in urban and regional planning and resource management. I am a Fellow

Member of the New Zealand Planning Institute.

1.3 I have worked for the Council since 1991, including 12 years' involvement

with preparation, hearings and appeals for the operative Christchurch City

Plan, four years leading an Area Plans programme, with the remainder of

my time there being in a leadership/management role.

1.4 I confirm that I have read the Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses

contained in Part 7 of the Environment Court Practice Note 2014, and that I

agree to comply with it. I also confirm that I have considered all the material

facts that I am aware of that might alter or detract from the opinions that I

express, and that this evidence is within my area of expertise, except

where I state that I am relying on the evidence of another person.

1.5 At the outset I acknowledge, and am relying on, the background work done

by Ms Janine Sowerby, a Senior Policy Planner in my team. Ms Sowerby is

the Chapter Leader for and has managed the detail of the process for the

Definitions Chapter to date. In forming my opinions I am also relying on

evidence on definitions being presented on individual chapters by Council

witnesses.

1.6 I have relied on evidence from the following Council expert witnesses in

preparing this statement of evidence:

(a) Ms Janice Carter (Natural Hazards);

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(b) Mr Andrew Long (Subdivision and Earthworks);

(c) Mr David Falconer (Transport);

(d) Mr Mark Stevenson (Commercial, Industrial);

(e) Ms Debbie Hogan (Rural);

(f) Ms Caroline Rachlin (Natural and Cultural Heritage); and

(g) Ms Adele Radburnd (Quarries).

1.7 The key documents I have used, or referred to, in forming my view while

preparing this evidence are:

(a) The relevant parts of the Ministers' Comments on Stage 1;

(b) Preliminary Usability Assessment prepared by Environmental

Management Services Limited;1

(c) The Panel's decisions on Strategic Directions and Temporary

Activities;

(d) Guidance provided on the Quality Planning website's Good

Practices Guidelines for Definitions;

(e) The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) in particular sections

74 and 75;

(f) Chapter 6 of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (CRPS)

(g) Christchurch Central Recovery Plan (CCRP);

(h) Land Use Recovery Plan (LURP); and

(i) The Canterbury Earthquake (Christchurch Replacement District

Plan) Order 2014 (the Order), specifically the Statement of

Expectations in Schedule 4 of the Order.

1.8 For this hearing I am also presenting evidence on the definitions that are

related to the Residential Proposal.

2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF EVIDENCE

2.1 The Definitions Proposal is a collation of the definitions required by the

substantive chapters in the pRDP. Identification of the need for a definition

and the wording of that definition are important because definitions directly

influence the administration of the pRDP, particularly through the

1 Environmental Services Limited: Proposed Replacement District Plan Preliminary Usability Assessment, 24 November 2015.

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interpretation of rules. The primary purpose of this is to assist the Panel’s

understanding of the methodology used to prepare the Definitions Proposal

and provide the context for considering the evidence that will follow on the

merits of the outstanding definitions specific to the substantive Proposals.

2.2 My evidence also makes recommendations on a number of definitions-

related submissions of a general nature that cannot be adequately

addressed in the other chapter-specific evidence.

Introduction Proposal

2.3 My evidence sets out changes considered necessary to the Introduction

Proposal in response to submissions relating to the Definitions Proposal,

and as a result of amendments made to other chapters of the pRDP

through the hearing process to date.

Definitions Proposal

2.4 In this statement, I provide an overview of Definitions Proposal, covering

the following matters:

(a) The purpose of the Definitions Proposal and how it differs from the

operative Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula District Plans.

(b) An explanation of the methodology used to develop it, and

reasons why defined words/phrases should only have their defined

meaning where it is appropriate to do so in the context (as

identified), rather wherever they feature throughout the pRDP.

(c) Identification of the outstanding definitions, comprising:

(i) those definitions which I consider the Panel no

longer needs to consider, as they have been the

subject of previous hearings and, in some cases,

decisions; and

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(ii) those definitions which have yet to be considered

by the Panel because they were outside the scope

of previous hearings to date and therefore remain

outstanding (Remaining definitions and Submitter

definitions). I have also briefly covered off those

Remaining definitions not submitted on but still

required as notified and the definitions that the

Council considers can be deleted in favour of the

plain English definition.

(d) Inconsistencies between the Council's position on some of the

definitions, due to their being used in more than one Stage 1

proposal (and included in the scope of more than one previous

hearing) or because they are proposed to be amended in Stages 2

or 3, and Submitter definitions.

2.5 The tables summarising the above categories of definitions are attached to

my evidence in Appendices 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8.

2.6 I have then addressed the specific relief of a general nature sought by

submitters that were not dealt with within the preceding topic or chapter-

specific hearings (the submissions specific to Remaining definitions and

Submitter definitions will be addressed by the relevant Council witnesses

listed above).

2.7 I have then considered the structure of the Definitions Proposal, more

specifically retention of the related definitions and the request by Mahaanui

Kurataiao Limited and Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu) to relocate

Maori terminology into what they describe as a glossary.

2.8 The revised proposal is attached as Appendix 9.

3. APPENDICES

3.1 For ease of reference the Appendices attached to my evidence are as

follows:

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(a) Appendix 1 – sets out the methodology used to develop the

Definitions Proposal;

(b) Appendix 2 – Provides examples of issues relating to terms

always having their defined meaning;

(c) Appendix 3 – Provides a list of all the definitions in the Definitions

Proposal and where they have been considered in the pRDP

process;

(d) Appendix 4 – Lists the definitions being considered in this

hearing, which Council witness addresses the definition and

whether the definition is to be included in the pRDP;

(e) Appendix 5 – The Council's accept/reject table for the

submissions on the Definitions Proposal;

(f) Appendix 6 – Lists the Remaining Definitions that are still

required and those that can be deleted from the Definitions

Proposal;

(g) Appendix 7 – Sets out the Council's final wording of definitions

that have been considered inconsistently in previous pRDP

hearings;

(h) Appendix 8 – Identifies the Stage 1 definitions that are (or are

likely to be) subject to amendment in Stages 2 or 3; and

(i) Appendix 9 – Provides the Council's up to date version of the

Definitions Proposal.

4. KEY ISSUES

4.1 I have based my evidence around the Council's Statement of Issues

lodged with the Independent Hearings Panel on 13 May 2015. These

issues, broadly speaking, are to do with consistency and process.

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5. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

5.1 The Council has undertaken a full review of the definitions contained in the

current operative plans. It has done so having particular regard to Schedule

4 of the Order (Statement of Expectations) together with giving appropriate

attention to other statutory documents and guidance. This 'overview'

evidence covers mostly 'process' issues raised in the Statement of Issues,

and brings together in one place all the information needed to enable the

Panel to consider, and make decisions on, definitions to be covered in

subsequent evidence pertaining to definitions in individual proposals.

5.2 My conclusions are:

(a) The methodology used to formulate the Definitions Proposal has

been robust and as far as practicable, has produce a coherent,

comprehensive and integrated package of definitions.

(b) In order to contribute most effectively and efficiently to plan

administration, it would be preferable that, where a word/phrase is

intended to be defined in a specific context, it should be identified

accordingly via underlining/hyperlinking to avoid having definitions

apply unintentionally and incorrectly.

(c) In order to provide clarity and certainty, it would be preferable to

have a larger number of specific definitions rather than a smaller

number of more general definitions, appreciating that there is a

fine balance between the two.

(d) If the panel is concerned about the number of definitions, I believe

that a reduction can be achieved by placing a number of them into

a Glossary.

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6. EVIDENCE ON INTRODUCTION PROPOSAL

6.1 I confirm that there are no submissions on the 'definitions-related' parts of

the Introduction Chapter.

6.2 However, I consider the following amendments to the Introduction Proposal

are necessary in response to submissions on the Definitions Chapter (and

to reflect the current situation regarding staging of the pRDP):

(a) Throughout the chapter, amend all references to the Definitions

Chapter to the Abbreviations and Definitions Chapter.

(b) With respect to Section 3 Manawhenua, add the detailed

explanation of Maori terms as discussed in my evidence where I

have addressed Ngāi Tahu's submission.

(c) With respect to Section 10.1:

Amend the first substantive row of the table as follows:

Chapters Summary

Plan Overview Chapters 1 and 2 General introduction and abbreviations

and definitions

Amend the second paragraph under Plan Overview

Chapters as follows:

A chapter of abbreviations and definitions of

terms words and phrases used in the Plan is

included. Definitions are critical…

Under The Plan's chapters, amend the description of

Chapter 2 Definitions as follows:

Chapter 2 Abbreviations and Definitions

This chapter provides abbreviations and

definitions to explain the meaning of words and

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terms phrases as used in the District Plan.

Additional definitions will be included for the

Phase 2 and 3 Chapters.

7. EVIDENCE ON DEFINITIONS PROPOSAL

Purpose of the Definitions Proposal

7.1 The purpose of the Definitions Proposal is to enable the pRDP to achieve

the sustainable management of resources within Christchurch. I consider it

does that by:

(a) assisting plan users with interpretation of the provisions of the

pRDP by defining or explaining the meaning (and, in some cases,

the abbreviations) of words and phrases developed specifically for

and used in the pRDP;

(b) giving effect to and ensuring consistency with relevant legislation

and higher order documents; including Chapter 6 of the CRPS and

the CCRP and LURP; and

(c) addressing issues with the existing definitions in the operative

Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula District Plans identified by

users which have contributed to poor environmental outcomes.

7.2 I also consider the Definitions Proposal supports the recovery of the city

required by the Statement of Expectations, Schedule 4 of the Order. It

does this by making the pRDP more user-friendly, through:

(a) placing definitions at the beginning of the pRDP, and enabling

electronic access to them within the body of the pRDP, for ease of

use and to encourage understanding of the pRDP;

(b) reconciling and rationalising the extent of definitions (the operative

Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula District Plans have 209

and 119 definitions respectively), while recognising that there are

other drivers, such as earthquake-recovery-related provisions and

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the need for some similar or conflicting but location-specific

definitions to reflect local circumstances, which will increase the

overall number of definitions;

(c) addressing issues users have identified with the existing

definitions which have contributed to uncertain and inconsistent

interpretation. This has included correcting any errors, and

excluding any content of a regulatory nature more appropriately

located within a rule;

(d) ensuring, irrespective of the stage at which they were proposed,

consistency between definitions and their use and interpretation

throughout the pRDP;

(e) including reference to the other definitions on which each

definitions relies (reliant definitions), to assist their interpretation

and illustrate the interrelationship between some definitions; and

(f) directing users to documents incorporated by reference in the

definitions included in the pRDP, through hyperlinks.

7.3 Key changes between the definitions chapters of the operative

Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula District Plans and the pRDP are:

(a) The chapter is located at the beginning of the pRDP (as opposed

to the end as is currently the case in the Banks Peninsula District

Plan) and definitions are electronically accessed in-situ from the

body of the pRDP, for ease of use, and to align with the location of

definitions in legislation.

(b) The chapter amalgamates/reconciles the existing 209 and 119

definitions from the Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula District

Plans respectively, including through the deletion of similar and

redundant definitions.

(c) The chapter includes 302 definitions in Stage 1 as notified, 175 in

Stage 2 as notified, 31 in Stage 3 as proposed and 2 in Stage 4 as

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proposed, totalling 510, including amendments to 35 Stage 1

definitions.

Methodology used to develop the Definitions Proposal

7.4 The methodology used to develop the Definitions Proposal is explained in

detail at Appendix 1. I consider that the methodology is based on a

comprehensive set of key principles that closely align with the good

practice guidelines set out on the Quality Planning website. Perhaps more

relevant in the context of the pRDP is that the principles reflect the

Ministers' expectations around clarity and simplicity in the Statement of

Expectations Schedule 4 of the Order.

7.5 Much effort has been put into internal consistency and integration across

the Proposals. I note the comments by the Panel in its decision on

Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes, Paragraph 315, regarding

coherence and consistency relating to other provisions in the pRDP. I

would apply those comments equally to statutory documents prepared by

other agencies, having particular regard to the Council's functions under

section 31of the RMA relating to integrated resource management.

7.6 Account has been taken of the opportunities to improve usability provided

through the e-Plan platform, particularly hyperlinks - a feature not part of

the operative plans. These enable more precision in identifying words that

function as definitions in the context within which they are used. There are

often uncertainties for our planners administering operative plans around

which words are being used as a definition and for which provisions.

7.7 The Council has received feedback, and made amendments where

appropriate, from the Ministers pursuant to Clause 3(1) of the Order.

Consideration was also given to the comments from Environmental

Services Limited (Preliminary Usability Assessment) which were helpful in

the final crafting of the definitions and overall approach, based partly on

experience from the Auckland Unitary Plan.

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Identification of definitions within the pRDP

7.8 In the notes from a meeting on 13 April 2015 to discuss making the priority

decisions operative, the Panel advised that it "is opposed to the use of

defined words where they are formatted both as underlined/hyperlinked

and as not underlined hyperlinked." Furthermore, that "if CCC want to

underline, etc, to show they are defined then they can, but should do so for

all instances of that word. A defined word is always to be used in its

defined term - if that causes an issue anywhere, the CCC is to bring this to

the Panel's attention." On the basis of the above, the Panel's position is

understood to be that all words/phrases that are defined are to always have

their defined meaning. Also, if the Council wants to underline or hyperlink a

defined word or phrase it is to do so for every instance where the word or

phrase is used in the pRDP.

7.9 In considering this approach, I have had regard to the Statement of

Expectations contained in Schedule 4 of the Canterbury Earthquake

(Christchurch Replacement District Plan) Order 2014, and in particular

paragraph (a):

The expectations of the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake

Recovery and the Minister for the Environment are that the

replacement district plan—

(a) clearly articulates how decisions about resource use and

values will be made, which must be in a manner consistent

with an intention to reduce significantly (compared with the

existing district plans)—

(i) reliance on resource consent processes; and

(ii) the number, extent, and prescriptiveness of

development controls and design standards in the

rules, in order to encourage innovation and choice;

(iii) the requirements for notification and written approval:

(i) uses clear, concise language and is easy to use.

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7.10 I have also had regard to Chapter 3 Strategic Directions of the pRDP,

which was made operative on 25 May 2015. This chapter provides the

overarching direction for the pRDP, including for developing other chapters,

implementation and interpretation. I have examined the Panel's decision

on that Chapter, particularly the conclusions reached by the Panel around

process and efficiency as a Strategic Objective and therefore "fulfilling an

important role in the design of the pRDP (and in regard to its ongoing

implementation and interpretation)." (My emphasis).

7.11 I also note that in paragraph 120 of the decision "in the context of

"Sustainable management", "Management" is a word connoting process,

amongst other things." I am of the view that this also applies to 'integrated

management'.

7.12 Of particular relevance to considering the Definitions Proposal are the

following objectives:

3.3.1 Objective - Enabling recovery and facilitating the future

enhancement of the district

The expedited recovery and future enhancement of Christchurch

as a dynamic, prosperous and internationally competitive city, in a

manner that:

a. Meets the community’s immediate and longer term needs for

housing, economic development, community facilities,

infrastructure, transport, and social and cultural wellbeing;

b. Fosters investment certainty; and

c. Sustains the important qualities and values of the natural

environment.

3.3.2 Objective - Clarity of language and efficiency

The District Plan, through its preparation, change, interpretation

and implementation:

a. Minimises:

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i. transaction costs and reliance on resource consent

processes; and

ii. the number, extent, and prescriptiveness of

development controls and design standards in the

rules, in order to encourage innovation and choice;

iii. the requirements for notification and written approval;

b. Sets objectives and policies that clearly state the outcomes

intended; and

c. Uses clear, concise language so that the District Plan is

easy to understand and use.

7.13 I agree that defined words/phrases should be identified based on

experience with the operative Christchurch City Plan, which does not

identify defined words/phrases in their context. There are a number of

cases of a word/phrase being defined, but its use in a certain provision

clearly not being aligned with the definition.

7.14 An example is the use of "Net floor area". This definition was introduced

into the operative Christchurch City Plan as part of the Business zoning

and excluded bathrooms and hallways. At a later date, rules relating to the

size of residential units were included in the Living 3 (Medium Density)

Zone which also use "Net floor area". In this case, the Section 32 report is

clear that it is intended to exclude common areas such as lobbies, but

include private bathrooms and hallways. However, the definition itself and

its lack of identification as appropriate within the Plan make no such

distinction and the result is an unintended high number of resource consent

applications for undersized units.

7.15 However, the identification of defined words/phrases, through being

underlined/hyperlinked, in every instance they appear in the pRDP may

cause issues with interpretation of pRDP provisions and could

unnecessarily complicate administration of the pRDP, which may in turn be

inconsistent with the Statement of Expectations. This could happen where

definitions unintentionally apply to rules where the definition is out of

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context and could lead to absurd outcomes, which would decrease

certainty about what the rules mean (and what activities are permitted or

not). This in turn could result in the need to obtain confirmation from the

Council about whether an activity is permitted or not which could increase

certificate of compliance and resource consent applications, with

associated increases in cost and development timeframes.

7.16 I consider that the following issues could arise if defined words and

phrases are to always have their meaning as defined by the pRDP:

(a) The problem arises from the fact that some words have multiple

meanings (whether as a noun or as both a noun and a verb). It is

generally in the form of a noun that they are defined in the pRDP.

(b) Some defined words are also words that appear in some defined

phrases, neither of which always bare any relationship to the

other, or are part of other, not defined words.

(c) Other defined terms are specific to particular chapters or

provisions, and were never anticipated to be applied beyond them.

(d) Some words have multiple applications as an adjective, not all of

which may be intended in the context. Examples (including from

the Stage 2 and 3 Definitions Proposals), and the implications of

their identification in the wrong context are included in

Appendix 2.

7.17 In my view, the most appropriate approach is that where a word/phrase is

intended to be defined this is clearly indicated through being

underlined/hyperlinked. The Definitions Proposal should clearly state that

the definitions only apply where indicated as such, as per the following

suggested amendment to the Definitions Proposal's introduction:

This part of the District Plan explains the extended meaning of

words and phrases developed specifically for, and as used in the

context of, the Plan. Definitions only apply where identified via

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underlining/hyperlinking. In all other instances, words and

phrases…

7.18 This would provide the greatest clarity and certainty to both the public and

Plan administrators that a word/phrase is intentionally defined. This was

the intention when preparing the pRDP. However, given the tight

timeframe, the chapter leaders were not able to complete this process prior

to notification of the Stage 1 Definitions Proposal (but were better able to

do so with respect to Stage 2).

7.19 Once all decisions have been made and the final wording of definitions is

known, it is expected that there will be an opportunity to tidy up the

formatting of the pRDP before it is made operative and publicly available.

Ensuring that all definitions are identified as defined in every instance

where it is appropriate to do so in the context should be undertaken at this

Outstanding definitions

7.20 "Outstanding definitions" that are the subject of this hearing are those set

out in Appendix B of the Statement of Issues dated 13 May 2015. These

definitions were identified through preparation of the table attached as

Appendix 3 and fall into the following two categories:

(a) Remaining definitions, being definitions which have yet to be

considered by the Panel because they were outside the scope of

previous hearings to date (refer Appendix 4: Definitions - Evidence

Table). These are notified definitions on which submissions may or

may not have been made. Where submissions have been made

they have been addressed in the evidence of the other Council

witnesses and the recommendations with respect to them are

collated in the Accept/Reject table in Appendix 5 of this evidence.

"Annual individual fatality risk", "Freeboard" and "Site" have been

added to the Remaining definitions as identified in Appendix B of

the Statement of Issues as not all submissions those definitions

were dealt with at a previous hearing.

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(b) Submitter definitions, being new, submitter requested definitions,

which have also yet to fall within the scope of a previous hearing.

Submissions on these are also addressed in the evidence of the

other Council witnesses and the recommendations with respect to

them are collated in the Accept/Reject table in Appendix 5 of this

evidence.

7.21 Inconsistences in how words and phrases have been defined in different

hearings, and issues arising because of the staged notification of the pRDP

are also addressed in this evidence.

7.22 The Remaining definitions which have not been submitted on, but which,

on the basis of advice from the other Council expert witnesses, and for the

reasons set out below, are still required in the pRDP as notified, are listed

in Appendix 6.

7.23 Following further consideration as to their necessity, the Remaining

definitions that have been submitted on but that can be deleted in favour of

the plain English definition are also listed in Appendix 6.

Comment on specific outstanding Definitions

7.24 I will now briefly comment on the following definitions listed in Appendix 6,

the first of which were not the subject of submissions:

(a) "Christchurch District": This definition is still required, with respect

to provisions in at least the Strategic Directions and Subdivision,

Development and Earthworks Chapters.

(b) "Contaminated land": This definition, on which no submissions

were received, was notified in Stage 1. It is used in Objective

12.2.1.1 and Policy 12.2.1.1.1 of the Contaminated Land section

of the Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land Proposal,

which did not, in Stage 1, nor do not, in Stage 2, include

associated rules. However, it is used in the water body setback

rules in Chapter 6, as notified in Stage 2. It is therefore

recommended that this definition be retained.

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(c) "Greater Christchurch area of Christchurch District": This definition

is no longer required as the clause including the phrase was

removed by the Panel in Decision 1.

(d) "Greenfield": This definition is still required, with respect to

provisions in at least both the Strategic Directions and Subdivision,

Development and Earthworks Chapters.

(e) "Rural produce": This is a related definition to "Rural selling place",

which is used in Rule 7.2.3.8 – Vehicle crossings. The definition is

also required in Stage 2, without modification.

7.25 I also wish to briefly comment on the definition of "Electricity transmission

network". This term drew one submission supporting its retention as

notified (Transpower New Zealand Limited (Transpower), #832.11). I

record that the only use of this term in the pRDP as notified was in the

definition of "Strategic infrastructure". The Panel decided that it would be

better that "Strategic infrastructure" refers directly to national grid, rather

than referring to the "electricity transmission network". As "electricity

transmission network" is not used elsewhere in the pRDP, it can therefore

be deleted.

Remaining definitions and Submitter definitions to be deferred

7.26 The Remaining definitions and Submitter definitions which the Council

considers should be deferred to subsequent stages are listed in

Appendix 4.

7.27 Most of these definitions are covered in the evidence of the other Council

witnesses. However, I wish to briefly discuss the definition of "Hazardous

facility" proposed by Transpower (#832).

7.28 Transpower has sought the addition of the following new definition for

"Hazardous facility" in its submission:

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"means a site involving hazardous substances, including

vehicles for their transport and sites where these substances

are used, stored, handled and disposed of. Hazardous

facilities do not include the incidental use and storage of

hazardous substances in minimal domestic scale quantities,

retail outlets for domestic scale usage of hazardous

substances (i.e. hardware shops, home garden centres), fuel

in motor vehicles, boats and small engines, gas and oil

pipelines, trade waste sewers and waste treatment and

disposal facilities."

7.29 Transpower considers that defining this term provides clarity regarding

what facilities are captured by the rule in the Utilities and Energy Proposal

that seek to avoid unnecessary risk to the National Grid transmission lines

through the location of hazardous facilities in close proximity.

7.30 There is no definition of "Hazardous facility" in Stage 1 of the Definitions

Proposal because the phrase is not used in any of the Stage 1 proposals.

However, a definition of "Hazardous facility" is proposed in Stage 2, which

is used extensively in the Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land

Proposal and Rule 11.3.2.1 of the Utilities and Energy Proposal.

7.31 On the basis that the definition is not required for Stage 1, it is

recommended that the relief sought be considered as part of Stage 2.

Inconsistencies between definitions

7.32 There are two areas of inconsistencies between definitions about which I

provide the following evidence.

7.33 Firstly, as the result of hearing Stage 1 definitions to date, inconsistencies

in the Council's position have been identified and reconciled as follows, and

documented in full in Appendix 7, with respect to the following twelve

definitions:

(a) "Community facility": Discussed in my evidence relating to

definitions relevant to the Residential Chapter.

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(b) "Education activity": having reviewed the three conflicting versions

arising with respect to residential and transport-related evidence.

Discussed in my evidence relating to definitions relevant to the

Residential Chapter.

(c) "Health care facility": In my evidence on the definitions relevant to

the Residential Chapter I propose a final version from the

Annexure F of the closing submission on the Residential Proposal.

That version takes into account the proposed amendment to this

definition in Stage 2, subject to a further amendment excluding

from the definition health care facilities in retirement villages.

(d) "Height": Discussed in my evidence relating to definitions relevant

to the Residential Chapter. The version of 'height' I propose

addressed earlier inconsistencies.

(e) "Landscaping": Mr Stevenson recommends that the version in the

closing legal submissions on the Residential Proposal is accepted.

(f) "Place of assembly": In my evidence relating to definitions relevant

to the Residential Chapter I endorse the amendment to this

definition proposed in Stage 2.

(g) "Pre-school": Mr Stevenson recommends that the amendments

put forward by Mr Blair for the Residential Proposal be accepted,

subject to a further amendment regarding it being applicable to the

education of more than four children.

(h) "Sensitive activities": Mr Stevenson recommends that the revised

version put forward to the Panel in closing submissions on the

commercial and Industrial Proposals be accepted.

(i) "Service station": Mr Stevenson proposes a revised version from

those presented earlier.

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(j) "Site": In my evidence relating to definitions relevant to the

Residential Chapter I propose a final version of this definition

which addresses submissions in a manner appropriate to its

application in all proposals.

(k) "Spiritual facility": To reconcile the inconsistencies and enable use

of this definition appropriate to the needs of the Residential,

Commercial and Industrial Proposals, Mr Stevenson recommends

that separate definitions of "Spiritual activity" and "Spiritual facility"

are introduced into Stage 1.

(l) "Yard-based supplier": Mr Stevenson proposes a final version

mutually satisfactory to both the Commercial and Industrial, and

Transport, Chapters.

7.34 Secondly, the development of the pRDP (more specifically the Definitions

Proposal) in three stages has created the potential for some Stage 1

definitions to be inadequate for, unworkable in and poorly integrated with

the definitions developed in conjunction with the chapters in subsequent

stages.

7.35 Proposing amendments to Stage 1 definitions as part of Stages 2 or 3 to

avoid this has the potential to result in multiple and inconsistent versions of

the same definition. In response to the Ministers’ comments on Stage 2,

the Council has endeavoured to minimise the number of Stage 1 definitions

originally proposed for amendment in Stages 2 or 3 by reconsidering

whether the amendments were really needed, qualifying/narrowing their

application to a specific chapter or provision bringing the proposed

amendments and the implications of them to the Panel’s attention via the

Council’s application for direction dated 16 April 2015.

7.36 Even so, amendments to the thirty-five Stage 1 definitions (listed in

Appendix 8) are nevertheless being proposed in Stages 2 or 3 for the

following reasons:

(a) Many definitions are relied on by more than one chapter and, in

some cases, by chapters in all stages. In some of these cases, the

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definition is more appropriately defined in conjunction with a Stage

2 or 3 chapter, but required an interim definition for use in the

Stage 1 chapters. For example, while Education activity is referred

to in the Stage 1 Residential Chapter, it is most appropriately

defined in conjunction with the education-related zones in the

Specific Purposes Chapter notified in Stage 2. Likewise, while

Indigenous vegetation is referred to in the Stage 1 Subdivision,

Development and Earthworks Chapter, it is most appropriately

defined in conjunction with the Natural and Cultural Heritage

Chapter notified in Stage 3, hence the deferral of consideration of

this definition to Stage 3.

(b) To better align/integrate Stage 1 definitions with new Stage 2

definitions. For example, amendments to the related definitions of

"Approved building", "Building", "Entertainment activity",

"Recreation activity", "Relocation of a building" and "Surface water

management structure" are required as a consequence of

renaming "Temporary buildings and activities" to "Temporary

activities and buildings" (in conjunction with other more

substantive amendments proposed to that definition).

(c) It is a result of an amendment to external legislation or regulation-

based definitions the pRDP relies on. For example, the definition

of "Community infrastructure" as notified was amended by Section

51(3) of the Local Government Act Amendment Act 2014.

7.37 The Panel’s options when making and releasing decisions on these, and

indeed all, Stage 1 definitions appear to be:

(a) Make and release final decisions sequentially at the end of each of

Stage 1 topic or chapter-specific hearing; or

(b) Make but hold off on releasing final decisions together until at the

end of the Stage 2 and 3 hearings.

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7.38 In my opinion, to ensure any decisions released can be implemented

immediately, they should include all of the necessary definitions and any

interim provisions (e.g. zoning or other rules) where they are reliant on

further decisions.

7.39 I accept this will likely result in multiple versions of the same definition or

may lead to the Panel needing to revisit some definitions. However, I think

it is preferable to have a large number of detailed and appropriate chapter-

specific definitions, rather than a smaller number of general ones. The

pRDP also better accommodates a larger number of definitions as its

electronic format makes them more easily accessible via individual

hyperlink.

7.40 In my opinion, it would be best if the Panel make and release decisions on

all of the Stage 1 definitions to ensure the Stage 1 provisions are workable,

and that those Stage 1 definitions amended in Stages 2 or 3 be

reconsidered as part of the hearing of submissions on those later stages.2

Submissions seeking specific relief of a general nature

7.41 The specific relief of a general nature sought by submitters and further

submitters falls into the following four categories:

(a) Amendments sought to Introductory Note 2 to the Definitions

Proposal;

(b) Opposition to Stage 1 definitions in the absence of Stage 2 rules

to which they may apply and the reservation of the right to revisit

Stage 1 definitions if relevant during Stage 2;

(c) Ensuring that the proposed definitions give effect to the relief

sought; and

(d) Natural hazards-related definitions.

2 Except where deferral of consideration of a definition.

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7.42 I have assessed the specific relief of a general nature sought by submitters

and further submitters, insofar as it relates to my area of expertise, below

and have come to a conclusion as to whether I consider it appropriate for

the relief sought to either be accepted or rejected.

Introductory Note 2

Submitter

Transpower New Zealand Limited (832, Schedule 1, page 3)

7.43 Transpower has requested that introductory note 2 to the Definitions

Chapter be amended as follows:

2. Where a word or phrase is defined in NZ government

legislation, policy or regulations (such as the National Policy

Statements and National Environmental Standards) and is

relied upon for the purpose of interpretation in this Plan, these

terms are identified accordingly and quoted for information

purposes only. These definitions were current at the time of

notification of the Plan. Users should refer to the latest version

of the relevant legislation.

7.44 As explained by introductory note 2 to the Definitions Chapter, there are 17

definitions in Stage 1 as notified that are words/phrases defined by

legislation and related documents which are relied on for the purpose of its

interpretation and therefore included in the chapter for users' information.

They are all identified in a consistent manner, as per the following example:

Contaminated land

[has the same meaning as in s 2 of the Resource

Management Act 1991]

means land that has a hazardous substance in or on it that-

a. has significant adverse effects on the environment; or

b. is reasonably likely to have significant adverse effects on

the environment.

7.45 All 17 are sourced from a specified piece of legislation or related document,

the wording of introductory note 2 was correct at the time of notification.

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However, since then, the Panel has added three definitions sourced

externally, one of which – "National grid" - is sourced from the National

Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission 2008. Looking forward, Stage

2 as notified includes 15 externally sourced definitions and Stage 3 as

proposed includes one, of which five - Stage 2 definitions – "BOD5",

"Flammable/Flammability", "Primary explosive substance", "Propellant

explosive substance" and "Radioactive material" - are sourced from an

external document other than just a piece of legislation.

7.46 I therefore consider it is appropriate to amend introductory note 2 to the

Definitions Proposal to reflect that some definitions are externally sourced,

not just from legislation, but also from other documents. However, as

"National grid" is the only one of the 36 definitions sourced from a National

Policy Statement, highlighting National Policy Statements (NPS) as

requested by the submitter is misleading as to the number of definitions

which rely on the NPS.

7.47 I therefore consider it appropriate to accept the submission in part by

amending introductory note 2 as follows:

2. Where a word or phrase is defined in NZ government

legislation or related documents arising therefrom, and is

relied upon for the purpose of interpretation in this Plan, these

terms are identified accordingly and quoted for information

purposes only. These definitions were current at the time of

notification of the Plan. Users should refer to the latest version

of the relevant legislation.

Opposition to Stage 1 definitions in absence of Stage 2 rules/reservation of

right to revisit if relevant during Stage 2

Submitter

Maurice R Carter Limited (377, part specific to properties within the operative

Rural Quarry Zone, page 2; part specific to 5.4ha near corner of Highsted and

Claridges Roads, page 3) FS1334.1

Higgins Contractors Limited (827, page 4) FS1375.13, FS1334.11, FS1334.12

and FS1316.5

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Orion New Zealand (922, Appendix 1, pages 2-3)

7.48 Maurice R Carter Limited, Higgins Contractors Limited and Orion New

Zealand have submitted in opposition to decisions being issued on, and

wish to reserve the right to revisit, the Stage 1 definitions should it become

apparent they are of direct relevance to rules affecting them in Stage 2.

7.49 The development of the pRDP (more specifically the Definitions Proposal)

in three stages has created the potential for issues to arise in relation to the

relationship between the definitions notified in Stage 1 and provisions of

the pRDP notified in Stages 2 and 3. As discussed above, amendments to

some Stage 1 definitions have accordingly been proposed as part of Stage

2, and further changes to a very small number of definitions may be

required in Stage 3.3 The need to the make and release decisions on all of

the Stage 1 definitions to ensure the Stage 1 provisions are workable has

been discussed earlier in my evidence.

7.50 To the extent that any Stage 1 definitions, particularly those to which

amendments are proposed in Stage 2 or 3, are revisited as part of the

hearing of submissions on those latter stages, I recommend that these

three submissions be accepted in part.4

Ensuring proposed definitions give effect to the relief sought

Submitter

Maurice R Carter Limited (377, part specific to properties within the operative

Rural Quarry Zone, page 7; part specific to 5.4ha near corner of Highsted and

Claridges Roads, page 10)

Marriner Investments Limited (378, page 10)

Avonhead Mall Limited (379, page 10)

Marriner Investments No. 1 Limited (380, page 12)

Oakvale Farm Limited (381, part specific to 4.9ha on corner of Milns and Sparks

Roads, page 10; part specific to 21.7ha on corner of Glovers and Kennedys Bush

Roads, page 10)

3 Refer to Appendix 8. 4 The following further submissions by Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group FS1334.1 supporting 377.1 and Ngāi Tahu Property Limited FS1375.13, Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group FS1334.11 and FS1334.12 and Maurice R Carter Limited FS1316.5 supporting 827.3 are accordingly also recommended to be accepted in part.

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Maurice Carter Charitable Trust (385, page 9)

Carter Group Limited (386, page 7)

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) (495, page 39) FS1420,

FS1294.46 and FS1270.1

AMP Capital Palms Property Limited (814, page 14) FS1376

Peebles Family Trust (1078, part specific to 130 and 372, 374 and 376

Moorhouse Avenue, page 8; part specific to 151-155, 472 and 477 Blenheim

Road, page 11)

Taylor Space Investments Limited (1079, part specific to 11 Nga Mahi Road and

503-511 Blenheim Road, page 9; part specific to 81 Riccarton Road and 6 Nelson

Street, page 9; and part specific to 85 Shands Road, page 8)

880 Main North Road Limited (1081, page 12) FS1345

484 Cranford Limited (1084, page 8)

7990 Limited (1086, page 11)

Peebles Group Limited (1195, page 11)

7.51 In addition to relief specific to individual definitions, all of the above

submitters have included a catch-all that the proposed definitions give

effect to the relief sought.

7.52 The definitions used (i.e. words/phrases identified as being defined) in

each of the substantive chapters have been considered in the preceding

topic and chapter-specific hearings, in conjunction with the provisions for

which they have been required to assist interpretation.

7.53 Without the Panel's yet to be released decisions on those definitions and

provisions, it is not possible to comment other than to say that the

definitions the Council considers are required have been recommended by

the relevant chapter leaders. As not all of the above submitters will have

their relief sought granted, at best these submissions can only be

considered accepted in part in the meantime.5

5 The following further submissions by Eliot Sinclair FS1420 and the Property Council New Zealand FS1294.46 supporting 495.62; by Scentre (NZ) Limited FS1270.1 opposing 495.62; by the Green Building Council FS1376 opposing 814.3; and by FS1345 supporting 1081.2 can also only be accepted in part.

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8. CHANGES TO PROPOSED STRUCTURE OF THE DEFINITIONS

PROPOSAL

8.1 The structure of the Definitions Proposal requires consideration, as noted

on page 4 of the associated Statement of Issues with respect to the related

definitions, and in response to the request by Mahaanui Kurataiao Limited

and Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu to relocate Maori terminology into a

glossary.

Related definitions

8.2 As explained in introductory note 3. to the Definitions Proposal, other

definitions on which each core definition relies (reliant definitions) or is

related to (related definitions) are identified for information purposes, to

assist their interpretation and to illustrate the relationship between some

definitions. Reliant definitions are those words/phrases within a core

definition which are themselves defined and extend the meaning of the

core definition. These were easily identified, although did require some

judgement to ensure they are appropriately identified in the context of the

core definition, depending on their own definition.

8.3 Related definitions are not referenced directly to the core definition. An

example of how the related definitions were intended to assist is whether a

site is considered a "Front site" is assisted by the definition of not just

"Front site", but of "Rear site" and "Corner site" as well. As the related

definitions do not appear to be adding the same value to users of the pRDP

as the reliant definitions, the Council considers the references to related

definitions should be deleted. I also note that the identification of related

definitions required more of a judgement call and that they add an

unnecessary layer of complexity to the consideration of submissions on

definitions.

Addition of a glossary

Submitter

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Mahaanui Kurataiao Limited and Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu (1145, page 7)

FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS 1389, FS1422, FS1449, FS1451 and FS1145.3

8.4 Mahaanui Kurataiao Limited (MKT) and Ngāi Tahu have requested that the

following Ngāi Tahu terms be deleted from the Definitions Proposal

because they have been inappropriately defined in the pRDP:

Kaitiakitanga Mauritanga Wāhi taonga

Kotahitanga Ngāi

Tahu/Manawhenua

Wāhi tapu

Manaakitanga Orangatanga Wairuatanga

Mātauranga Rangitiratanga Whanaungatanga

8.5 They advise that the definitions have been shortened, taking them out of

context and resulting in inaccurate meanings. Some terms are specific to a

certain topic, such as the Māori Urban Design Protocols, but they have

been added to the Definitions Proposal and given a generic meaning which

is inaccurate.

8.6 MKT and Ngāi Tahu advise that most of these terms do not need to be

defined in the pRDP to enable correct interpretation of a rule. Rather,

knowledge of the term assists people's understanding of Ngāi Tahu

concepts. Alternatively MKT and Ngāi Tahu suggest that having a glossary

of Ngāi Tahu terms would enable a fuller meaning and contextual

description of the concepts and is consistent with the approach taken in the

8.7 Accordingly MKT and Ngāi Tahu request adding the glossary of Ngāi Tahu

terms from the Proposed Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan,

starting from Section 1.3.1 Key Partnerships, Ngāi Tahu, to Section 3

Manawhenua of Chapter 1, the Introduction Proposal.

8.8 In preparing the pRDP, the Council is obliged by sections 6(e), 7(a) and 8

of the RMA respectively to recognise and provide for the relationship of

Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water,

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sites, waahi tapu and other taonga; to have particular regard to

kaitiakitanga; and to take into account the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Providing an explanation of Māori concepts relevant to managing the use,

development and protection of natural and physical resources may be

useful for that aspect of the pRDP, as well as assisting user understanding

of the pRDP.

8.9 The submitters' request raises the question of whether the Definitions

Proposal is an appropriate or helpful way of responding to sections 6(e),

7(a) and 8 in the pRDP. Definitions, by nature, need to be brief in form but

clear and comprehensive in scope. I recognise that the proposed

definitions may be rendered out of context and inaccurate through

expression as definitions, as advised by the submitter.

8.10 The questions then are:

(a) how does a glossary differ from the existing Definitions Proposal,

since both contain lists of specialised words? and

(b) are the above terms better included in a glossary?

8.11 The specialised words in the Definitions Proposal do not just clarify but

have a significant influence on how:

(a) the pRDP (in particular the rules) is interpreted;

(b) the pRDP is administered; and

(c) the environmental outcomes which result.

8.12 In comparison, glossaries only concern themselves with terms that will

enhance comprehension of a specialised topic, including languages. As

such, unlike the definitions, a glossary need not form part of the pRDP if its

presence is clearly noted as for information purposes only.

8.13 The information the submitter requests be included in a glossary is not so

much a list of terms as a detailed explanation of Ngāi Tahu's right to

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participate meaningfully in the management of natural resources within the

Christchurch District. While MKT and Ngāi Tahu call it a glossary, neither

the information format nor content are consistent with what one normally

understands a glossary to be in format and content.

8.14 I consider this is information more appropriately located in Section 3

Manawhenua of Chapter 1, the Introduction Proposal, as suggested by the

submitter. Location there will enable explanation of Maori terms while also

enhance user understanding of them. It would be helpful to add the

following explanatory note to the Definitions Chapter, however, pointing

users in the direction of this section of the pRDP for an explanation of

Māori terms, which can/will also be hyperlinked to from the body of the

Please note:

1 Where are word or phrase…

4 Please refer to Section 3 Manawhenua of Chapter 1

Introduction for an explanation of Māori terms and

concepts relevant to the management of natural

resources within the Christchurch District.

8.15 Although the information that the submitter requests be included is sourced

from the Proposed Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan, I consider it

requires amending. The information currently relates to the Canterbury

region and amendment is required to make it more appropriate to the

Christchurch District. Amendments will also ensure any addition to

Chapter 1 fits with the information which the submitter has requested via its

separate submission point (1145.1) on the Introduction Chapter, which is to

replace Section 3 Manawhenua as notified and to incorporate other Māori

terms used in other parts of the pRDP.6

8.16 The submitter has been contacted and has confirmed that they will provide

an amended version via their evidence. The submitter's request to delete

the specified terms from the Definitions Proposal is accepted, although the

6 Section 8.3 Statutory acknowledgement within the district of Christchurch City.

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need to amend the information replacing them in the Introduction Proposal

renders the overall position to accept in part.7

8.17 As the following further Māori terms are notified in or requested via

submissions on Stages 1 and 2, the submitter has been contacted and has

confirmed that they would prefer them to also be deleted from the pRDP:

(a) in Stage 1 as notified: "Tūrangawaewae" and "Waipuna";

(b) sought by Council submission on Stage 1: "Mahinga kai";

(c) sought by Council submission on Stage 2: replacement of

"Kaitiakitanga" with the RMA definition and inclusion of "Mana

whenua" as per the RMA definition and the following definition of

"Papakainga":

Papakainga

means a place for the development of housing,

social, cultural and economic activities by mana

whenua.

8.18 There are no additional Māori definitions proposed in Stage 3.

Addition of an abbreviations list

8.19 Although in my view there is no need for a glossary in light of the above, I

consider separating out of the following (what are effectively) abbreviations

from the list of definitions and relocating them into a separate component

of a renamed Abbreviations and Definitions Chapter is appropriate:

(a) AEP means annual exceedance probability.

(b) CHRM means community housing redevelopment mechanism.

(c) EDM means enhanced development mechanism.

(d) FTE means full time equivalent.

(e) GFA means gross floor area. 7 The following further submissions by the Radford Family FS1345, Ray Wood FS1344, Quaifes Road developments Limited FS1353.2, Fox and Associates Limited FS1422, Kristy Inwood FS1449 and the Halswell Trust FS1451 opposing 1145.3 are therefore also accepted in part.

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(f) GLFA means gross leasable floor area.

(g) PFA means public floor area.

(h) AIFR means annual individual fatality risk.

9. CHANGES TO THE OPERATIVE CITY PLAN

9.1 For completeness, I record that there are two 'live' plan changes that were

notified prior to the Order coming into effect, and are both subject to Clause

4(2)(b) of the Order:

(a) Plan Change 52, Ruapuna Motorsport Park Noise Management is

being heard in the Environment Court (ENV-2013-CHC-085 &

ENV-2013-CHC-085); and

(b) Plan Change 84, Special Purpose Airport Zone, is currently

subject to Environment Court mediation (ENV-2015-CHC-28).

9.2 Both Plan Changes contain definitions, some of which may change as a

result of the Court proceedings. It is intended to insert these Changes into

the pRDP pursuant to Clause 4(3) as Specific Purpose Zones and to leave

the definitions in these zones.

9.3 The definitions for Plan Change 52 are:

(a) Noise Sensitive Activities in relation to Ruapuna Motorsport Park;

(b) Special Interest Vehicle; and

(c) Drag Racing.

9.4 The definitions for Plan Change 84 are:

(a) Freight depots;

(b) Light manufacturing and servicing;

(c) Manufacturing;

(d) Repair and maintenance services;

(e) Strategic transport network;

(f) Supermarket; and

(g) Warehousing and distribution activities.

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9.5 I do not consider that these definitions will create any issues with respect to

the Definitions Proposal, and to the extent possible the Council is seeking

through the Court proceedings to get some consistency with the relevant

pRDP definitions, where appropriate.

Ivan Thomson

9 June 2015

Appendix 1: Methodology used to develop the Definitions Proposal

1. A ten-column master table was created, to collate all information relevant to

each existing and proposed definition and to track where it is in the

Definitions Chapter and pRDP preparation process. It began with listing

alphabetically existing Christchurch City Plan and Banks Peninsula District

Plan definitions, their context within those plans (i.e. the chapters they

feature in), the date they became operative and origin (if known) and

issues/rationale for change to them (including the chapter/s for which they

are sought in the pRDP).

2. When identifying the need for, and initially drafting, pRDP definitions, the

other chapter leaders were instructed to adhere to the following principles:

(a) Use of the common understanding of a word if sufficient in its

context.

(b) Avoidance of inappropriate definitions, such as scientific definitions

(which the science community do not always agree on) and vague

concepts, such as 'acceptable'.

(c) Definitions are generally applicable to rules only, except where

special circumstances warrant their application in objectives and

policies as well, e.g. words/phrases for which a legally determined

definition exists, for the reason that definitions are a form of

shorthand which allow the rules to be more shorter and succinct and

because their primary role is to provide certainty to the regulatory

provisions of the plan which dictate the status of activities.

(d) Be cognisant of and use or align with (as appropriate) relevant

definitions in relevant higher order documents, the definitions in the

plans of adjoining territorial authorities and the definitions in the

Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan, i.e.:

(i) Where a word or phrase is identified as needed, and it is

defined in the RMA or other legislation, then the legislative

definition is used, identified accordingly and noted as being in

the pRDP for information purposes only.

(ii) Where a word or phrase is identified as needed, and it is

defined in higher order documents which the pRDP must give

effect to (e.g. the CRPS/Chapter 6) and not be inconsistent

with (e.g. CCRP), then their definition is used, or tweaked

slightly as appropriate to the Plan without compromising those

statutory obligations or the substance of the definition.

(iii) Where a Māori word or phrase is identified as needed, the

correct spelling and definition is informed by Mahaanui

Kurataiao Limited and/or the Mahaanui Iwi Management Plan.

(e) Exclude from definitions any content of a regulatory nature more

appropriately located within a rule.

(f) Include and justify definitions identified by them within the Section 32

reports for the relevant pRDP chapter.

(g) Definitions are to be relied on wherever it is appropriate to do so in

the context, i.e. in addition to identifying (by way of underlining) the

defined words/phrases requested by a chapter leader with respect to

their chapter, defined words/phrases generated by another chapter

but used in their chapter should also be relied on (byway of

underlining) where appropriate in the context.

3. In preparing the Definitions Proposal regard has been had to the

requirement for integration in section 31 of the RMA, and the best way the

Definitions Proposal can assist achieving the purpose of the RMA. An

internally consistent set of definitions was the desired outcome. As pRDP

definitions (either existing amended or new) were requested by the other

chapter leaders, to address the issue of integration of definitions, the initial

draft was:

(a) reviewed for consistency/integration with other pRDP definitions

already proposed;

(b) redrafted as necessary between, and to the mutual satisfaction of,

the relevant chapter leaders (Definitions Chapter included); and

(c) consequential amendments to other pRDP definitions were also

made at this time as necessary.

5. As pRDP definitions (either existing, amended or new) were requested by

the other chapter leaders, the following information was also added: their

redraft; their reliant and related definitions; addition of them to the reliant and

related definitions of other pRDP definitions as appropriate (by way of an

electronic word search of the other pDPR and judgement calls); whether

they require associated graphics; in which stage of the pRDP they are

required; and whether their confirmed redrafts have been inputted into

ePlan. The origin of all pRDP definitions was identified by shading as

follows:

(a) Operative Christchurch City Plan – green;

(b) Operative Banks Peninsula District Plan – blue;

(c) New definitions (sourced from LURP) – dark orange;

(d) New definitions (sourced from Chapter 6 of the Canterbury Regional

Policy Statement) – mid orange;

(e) New definitions (other) – light orange.

6. This has helped determine:

(a) The definitions from higher order plans with which the pRDP needs

to be consistent with and/or rely on;

(b) The definitions overlap between the operative Christchurch City and

Banks Peninsula District Plans;

(c) The definitions overlap between chapters within each plan, i.e. the

extent of their relationships to each other;

(d) The extent to which they are needed;

(e) Issues with each existing definition;

(f) Whether any can be combined or replaced by one or the other;

(g) Whether there are any gaps/omissions; and

(h) Which, if any, definitions will require other external input?

7. The nature of the pRDP definition was identified by:

(a) Normal black text for existing, unamended definitions;

(b) Amendments to the existing definition indicated via red strikethrough

for deleted text and red underlined for added text; and

(c) Red underlined text for new definitions.

8. A further table was created to document confirmed, amended existing and

new definitions and the chapter and person which identified the need for and

requested them.

9. The draft Definitions Proposal was subsequently amended as appropriate as

the result of presentation to the Council before and after community

consultation in February/March 2014 and the Ministers' comments in

July/August 2014.

10. Post-notification feedback which has influenced the Council's response to

submissions on Stage 1 of the pRDP includes the 'Proposed Christchurch

Replacement District Plan Preliminary Usability Assessment' dated 24

November 2014, prepared by Environmental Management Services Limited.

Appendix 2: Examples of definitions and the implications of their

identification in the wrong context

1. Stage 2 and 3 definitions are identified with the following notations: (Stg 2).

2. Definitions with multiple meanings as a noun:

"Council" - identification irrespective of context would also pick up

references to regional council, when the definition relates to the

Christchurch City Council.

3. Definitions with multiple meanings, where identification irrespective of

context would pick up use as both a noun and a verb, when the definition

relates to the noun:

"Access".

"Building"(Stgs 1 and 2).

"Reserve".

"Site"(Stgs 1 and 2).

4. Defined words that appear in defined phrases, where identification

irrespective of context would be both superfluous and confusing:

"Reserve" - identification irrespective of context would pick up

"Esplanade reserve" and "Road reserve", when it is only linked to the

Reserves Act.

"Setback" - identification irrespective of context would pick up "Water

body setback"(Stg 2), when it is only relevant to building to boundary, while

"Water body setback" also applies to earthworks.

5. Defined words that are part of not defined words:

"Act" and activity.

6. Definitions specific to particular Chapters or provisions:

"Demolition"(Stg 3) - identification irrespective of context would pick up all

demolition-related references, when it is only relevant to heritage

buildings.

"Installed" - identification irrespective of context would pick this up in

relation to sediment controls on earthworks near waterways, when it is

only relevant to buildings or car parks.

"Location"(Stg 2) - identification irrespective of context would pick up all

references to location, when it is only relevant to natural hazards.

"Maintenance"(Stg 3) - identification irrespective of context would pick up

vegetation maintenance along waterways, when it is only relevant to

heritage items.

"Storage"(Stg 2) - identification irrespective of context would pick up all

references to storage, including Outdoor storage area, when it's only

relevant to hazardous substances.

"Transmission"(Stg 2) - identification irrespective of context would pick up

references to sound transmission, when it is only relevant to electricity

transmission.

"Use"(Stg 2) - identification irrespective of context would pick up all

references to use, when it is only relevant to hazardous substances.

7. Definitions with multiple applications as an adjective:

"Height"(Stgs 1 and 2) - identification would pick up references to sign and

tree height, when it's only relevant to building height.

Appendix 3: Definitions tracking table

Definitions - Evidence TableKeyY = Yes

Black = as notified (submitted on)

Red = as notified (not submitted on)

Blue = New Definition requested by submitter

Purple = New definition added by Decision

Green = New definition added through evidence / Hearing

Definition not decided on in Priority hearing, or within scope of hearing to date - remaining not dealt with at 9/6/15

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Comments (i.e. whether definitions has been modified by decision; in what context the definition was requested by submitter etc.)

Definition

1 in 20 year tidal event (5% AEP) YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

1 in 200 year rainfall event (0.5% AEP) YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Acceptable level YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Acceptable risk YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Access Y Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Access - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Accessibility Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Accessible Y Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Accepting with amendments - Annexure A and B (part 1) Council Closing Submissions Residential Hearing (submission number 495 The Crown - evidence of Sandra McIntyre & Maurice Dale)Council evidence for Definitions Hearing - Chapter 7 Transport (David Falconer)

Access lot YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Accessory building Y Y Y Y YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015 splits accessory building into two definitions: accessory building (non-residential activity) and accessory building (residential activity)

Accessory Building - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Access strip YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Access way Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Accidental discovery protocolDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: accept in part

Act YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Active Transport Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified

Addiction services YDefinition proposed by submission number 422 (The Salvation Army)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition (in response to submission number 422, Salvation Army).

Adjoining Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

AEP Y Y Y Y Moved to abbreviation list at the beginning of Chapter 2

Alcohol licence Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Mark Stevenson: delete definition

Allotment Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Allotment - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Amenity values Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Decided on in Priority Decisions Within scope of Hearing, as per Statement of Issues

Anchor store YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission from Harvey Norman): The amendment sought is not considered appropriate and the relief is rejected.

Ancillary Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 1028 (FS1436, FS1442 and FS1375), Toni Carter); 705, Foodstuffs; 725, Bunnings; 790, Progressive Enterprises; 827, Higgins Contractors; 840, Ngai Tahu Property; 920, Waterloo Park; 977, Goodman Property Trust); Rebuttal Evidence of Mark Stevenson dated 4 May 2015 further changes (response to submission number 1014,Gelita)Accepted with amendments - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing (note also subsequent changes to ancillary office activity and ancillary retail activity); Mark Stevenson rebuttal evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Ancillary office activity Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 delete definition (response to submission numbers 705 (FS1450 and FS1270), Foodstuffs South Island Ltd and Foodstuffs (South Island) Properties Ltd; 725 (FS1450), Bunnings Ltd; 790, Progressive Enterprises Ltd; 827, Higgins Contractors Ltd; 840 (FS1420), Ngāi Tahu Property Ltd; 920, Waterloo Park Ltd; 977 (FS1450, FS1281 and FS1270), Goodman Property Trust; 1014, Gelita NZ).

Ancillary retail activity Y Y

Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 delete definition (response to submission numbers 705 (FS1450 and FS1270), Foodstuffs South Island Ltd and Foodstuffs (South Island) Properties Ltd; 725 (FS1450), Bunnings Ltd; 790, Progressive Enterprises Ltd; 827, Higgins Contractors Ltd; 840 (FS1420), Ngāi Tahu Property Ltd; 920, Waterloo Park Ltd; 977 (FS1450, FS1281 and FS1270), Goodman Property Trust; 1014, Gelita NZ).

Ancillary showroom activity Y

Definition proposed by submission number 776 (Bellavista Property Consultants)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: reject inclusion of definition

Annual exceedance probability Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Annual individual fatality risk Y YNatural Hazards Note: while definition discussed at Hearing, there was no specific discussion on submissions relating to this definitionDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject amendments

Apartment Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Apartment - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Approved building Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Archaeological site Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Arterial roads Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Articulation Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: retain as notified

Automotive and/or marine supplier Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified

Available (parking) Y

Definition proposed by submission number 738 (Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents' Association)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: reject inclusion of definition

Balcony Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Banks Peninsula Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Bed and Breakfast YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 893, Grimshaw, Exhibit 22)

Birdstrike Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Mark Stevenson: retain as notified (in response to submission 863 Christchurch International Airport)

Birdstrike risk activities Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Chapter 8 Subdivision, Development and Earthworks - evidence in chief of Andrew Long: reject inclusion of definition; Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: reject inclusion of definition

Boarding House Y Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 738 (Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents' Association)Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A add new definition (response to submission number 738 Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents Association); Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as per Chapter 14 Hearing

Boarding Room Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A add new definition (response to submission number 738 Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents Association); Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as per Chapter 14 Hearing

Boulder roll YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Boundary Y Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Boundary - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Brownfield Y Chapter 16 industrial Hearing - Mark Stevenson for Council: changes to definition wording introduced as an exhibit while on stand

Building Y Y Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Building - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Building consent platform Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: delete definition

Building line restriction Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Building supplier Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 amendments to definition wording (response to submission numbers 725, Bunnings Ltd; and 886 (FS1412, FS1445, FS1279 and FS1447), Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group (CAPG)).

Café Y YChapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Residential Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 775, Annex Developments; and 920, Waterloo Park Ltd).

Care facility Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Care home Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 573 (Retirement Village Assn of NZ Inc)Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A amendments to definition wording (Blair first statement of rebuttal, para 25.2; Transcript 20/04/15, page 1193 and 1210); Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as per Chapter 14 Hearing

Carriageway YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Central City Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Certified minimum finished floor level YChapter 5 natural hazards Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 8 April 2015: new definition added

Christchurch City Council Datum Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: retain as notified

Christchurch District Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson

Christchurch District excluding Banks Peninsula Ward Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long

CHRM Y Moved to abbreviation list at the beginning of Chapter 2

Civic Park YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Clean fill YDefinition proposed by submission number 886 (Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Adele Radburnd

Cliff collapse YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Collector roads Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Commercial activities Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Commercial centre YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Commercial services Y Y Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 amendments to definition wording (response to submission numbers 34, New Zealand Racing Board; 160, Grant Miles; 863 (FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434), CIAL; 1142, ADNZ Canterbury/Westland Region).

Community Corrections Facility Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number #495 Crown and Supplementary Statement of Evidence of Mr Blair Topic 2)Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Rebuttal Evidence of Mark Stevenson dated 4 May 2015 (response to submission number 495, The Crown)The same new definition added under both Chapters

Community facility Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential - Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number #495 Crown); Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Rebuttal Evidence of Mark Stevenson dated 4 May 2015 (response to submission number 495, The Crown)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: final wording

Community garden Y

Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Chapter 14 Residential- addressing submission post Hearing and Council closing legal submissions (Annexure A)dated 23 April 2015; Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan ThomsonNote: is also used in Stage 2 Chapter 18 Open Space Community Parks Zone. Wording for new definition reflected in this table has been agreed with this Chapter Lead Anita Hansbury

Community housing unit YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Community infrastructure Y YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Supplementary Statement of Evidence of Mr Blair Topic 1)

Community welfare facility Y Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 495, The Crown)

Contaminated land YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Context and site analysis YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Convenience activities YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Core public transport route YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Corner Site YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Council Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Council - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Coverage Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Residential Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Critical infrastructure Y

Natural Hazards Note: only Radio New Zealand submission was specifically discussedNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Cultural heritage YDefinition proposed by submission number 778 (Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Caroline Rachlin

Cultural heritage sites YDefinition proposed by submission number 778 (Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Caroline Rachlin

Cycle lane YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Cycle route Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Cycle way Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Density uplift areas YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Density uplift areas - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Department store YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 amendment to definition wording sought rejected (response to submission from Harvey Norman)

Detailed design statement Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Development Y Y Y Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1 (delete definition)

Development - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Development contribution Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Development plan Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Development Plan - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

District Centre YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 - amend definition

District Plan Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Dripline Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long

Drive-through services YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 988, Mobil; 723, Oil Companies; and 388 McDonalds)

Duplex Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Duplex - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Early childhood education facilities Y Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 495, The Crown)

Earthworks Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: amendments

EDM Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: delete definition

EDM core public transport route YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson: amendments to definition wording

EDM qualifying supermarket YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

EDM walking distance YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Education activity Y Y Y Y Y Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1Annexure A and B (part 1) Council Closing Submissions Residential Hearing

Education facility Y Definition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson - defer until Stage 2

Elderly person's housing complexes Y Definition proposed by submission number863 (CIAL)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition

Elderly person's housing unit Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Blair first statement of rebuttal, para 25.2; Transcript 20/04/15, page 1193 and 1210); Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson (reject changes suggested by submission number 745 Ryman Healthcare)

Electrical switch YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Electricity transmission network Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Emergency service facilities Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Entertainment Activity Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Entertainment facility Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Erection of a building Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Esplanade reserve YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

External sound insulation level Dtr, 2m, n Tw Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To correct the definition name to the correct technical term of Dtr,2m,nT,w+Ctr, while still flagging that it is also known as the external sound insulation level.

Family flat YDefinition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: new definition added (in response to submission number 863, CIAL)

Family store YDefinition proposed by submission number 422 (The Salvation Army)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition (in response to submission number 422, Salvation Army).

Farming and agricultural supplier Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: delete definition

Fast Food Outlet YChapter 7 Transport Hearing - evidence in chief dated 26 May 2015 (in response to Strategic Directions Decision, Objective 3.3.2(c))

Filling YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Financial contribution YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Finer grain retailing Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 310, Christchurch City Council; and 1134, Danne Mora Holdings)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Mark Stevenson: delete definition

Fixed minimum floor overlay YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Floor level and fill management area Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Food and beverage outlet Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Food court Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: delete definition

Freeboard Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: amendments

Freight depot Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Not accepted by Council - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Freight hub Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified

Frontage Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Front site Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

FSC certified hardwood YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson (defer consideration of definition until Stage 2 Residential chapter Hearings).

FTE Y Y Moved to abbreviation list at the beginning of Chapter 2

Full-time equivalent student Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer (in response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Future development allotment Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Future development allotment - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Garage YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Garage - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Garden allotment Y Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition

Garden and patio supplier Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: delete definition

GFA Y Y Y Y Y Moved to abbreviation list at the beginning of Chapter 2

GLFA Y Y Y Y Moved to abbreviation list at the beginning of Chapter 2

Greater Christchurch area of Christchurch District Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief: delete definition

Greenfield Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief: retain

Gross floor area (GFA) Y Y Y YChapter 7 Transport: Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes change as a result of Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes Hearings Panel Decision (Objective 3.3.2(c))

Gross floor area habitable space Y Y Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition

Gross leasable floor area Y Y YChapter 7 Transport - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes change as a result of Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes Hearings Panel Decision (Objective 3.3.2(c))

Ground floor area YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Ground level Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Grout Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long

Guest accommodation Y Y Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 310 (FS1236, FS1427 and FS1359), Christchurch City Council; 863 (FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434), Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL)).

Guest accommodation - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Gymnasium Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Habitable building Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: defer to Stage 2

Habitable space Y Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 495, The Crown)

Hazard mitigation works Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: amendments

Hazardous facilityDefinition proposed by submission number 832 (Transpower NZ Ltd)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: defer to Stage 2 hearings

Health care facility Y Y Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Blair first statement of rebuttal, para 25.2; Transcript 20/04/15, page 1193 and 1210); and Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To remove an inappropriate overlap with residential-based care for the elderly (which is a residential, not health-care, activity) and make it more clearly activities-based.)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: final wording

Heavy vehicle Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Height Y Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To exempt all radio and television aerials; standardise the format with respect to measurements; amend clause (c) so that it refers to the Stage 2 - specific updated zone names; resolve a conflict between clauses (a) and (d) with respect to chimneys; and to exempt the spires and towers of spiritual facilities (in lieu of operative plan rule 9.3.5.1) and sports facility-related floodlights not considered of a nature to generate adverse shading- related effects up to the specified height.); and Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 310 (FS1436 and FS1422), Christchurch City Council; 756, CPIT; 793, Church Property Trustees; and 922, Orion); and Definitions Hearing evidence in chief

Height - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Heightened risk YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Heritage YDefinition proposed by submission number 778 (Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Caroline Rachlin

High flood hazard YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

High technology industrial activity YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Home occupation YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Hospital Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Hotel YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Human scale YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Impervious surface YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson (note suggests defer to Stage 2 Hearings, but if to be dealt with under Definitions Hearing then seeks retain as notified).

Indigenous fauna

Definition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Agreement reached that the consideration of this definition be deferred and included in the Natural and Cultural Heritage ChapterDeferred to be considered with the Natural and Cultural Heritage proposal in Stage 3. Direction of the Hearings Panel dated 5 June 2015.

Indigenous vegetationDeferred to be considered with the Natural and Cultural Heritage proposal in Stage 3. Direction of the Hearings Panel dated 5 June 2015.

Indigenous vegetation clearance

Agreement reached that the consideration of this definition be deferred and included in the Natural and Cultural Heritage ChapterDeferred to be considered with the Natural and Cultural Heritage proposal in Stage 3. Direction of the Hearings Panel dated 5 June 2015.

Industrial activity Y Y Y Y Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers Rockgas Ltd #397 (FS1367) The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust #704 (FS1363 and FS1334) Mobil Oil NZ, Z Energy Ltd and BP Oil NZ Ltd #723 Liquigas Limited #774 Higgins Contractors Ltd #827 (FS1379, FS1348 and FS1369) Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group (CAPG) #886 (FS1412, FS1445, FS1279, FS1445 and FS1357) Mobil Oil NZ Ltd #988 (FS1270) Gelita NZ #1014 (FS1379, FS1366 and FS1346))

Infrastructure YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Installed Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Insulation R value YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Interface YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Integrated health care facility YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 495, The Crown)

Intersection Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer add new definition (in response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Intolerable risk YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Kaitiaktanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete the definition

Key activity centres Y Y Y

Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1 Chapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 amendments to definition wording (response to submission number 1156, Johns Road Horticultural; and addressing consistency)

Key activity centres - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Key pedestrian frontage Y YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 - the amendment sought is not considered appropriate and the relief is rejected (response to submission number 495, The Crown).

Key structuring elements Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Kotahitanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson delete definition

Landscaped area Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Residential Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Landscaping Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: The Stage 1 definition (and the residential-specific amendment proposed via Council submission) is too broad, allowing for design elements that are not plant based when landscaping should be primarily about planting (although hardscaping can be important too, especially in higher density situations where 100% use of soft/plant based design may be impractical). The landscaping definition specific to commercial and industrial zones proposed via Council submission (proposed in Stage 2) makes it clear that the primary emphasis is on planting (while still allowing for alternatives where necessary).

Note: Mark Stevenson recommends two new definitions "Landscape area" and "Landscaping strip" (see next two tables below) but in evidence states - "suggested that the Panel reserve its decision on the merits of the definition of Landscaping pending consideration of the replacement proposed in Stage 2" (Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Landscaping strip Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Lane way YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Large format centre YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council)

Large format / large format retail activity Y

Definition proposed by submission number 288 (Harvey Norman Ltd), and 310 (CCC)Chapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 310, Christchurch City Council; and 288, Harvey Norman)

Legally defined parcel of land Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: delete definition

Legibility YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Level crossing YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Life safety risk YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Light manufacturing and servicing Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Not accepted by Council - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Limit line YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Liquefaction YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Living area Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Living space YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Loading Y YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified (in response to submission number 723, Oil Companies).

Loading area Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Loading space YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Local centre Y Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: retain as notified

Local roads Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Lot Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: delete definition

Low impact urban design Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 1145 (Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd and TRONT)Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 1145 (FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1389, FS1422, FS1449, FS1451, FS1308.2, FS1322.6, FS1325.2, FS1429.1, FS1449.8, FS1256.3, FS1270.28, FS1283.8, FS1450.741, FS1349.32 and FS1352.106), Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd and Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu)

Mahinga kai YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Ivan Thomson and evidence in chief of Mark Stevenson: reject inclusion of definition

Main street YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Major arterial roads Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Major cycle route YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Major flood event YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Manaakitanga Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Manoeuvre area YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Manufacturing Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Not accepted by Council - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Market garden YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition (in response to submission 310, Christchurch City Council).

Mass movement YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Master plan YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Matauranga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Mauritanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Mechanical ventilation Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Mineral YDefinition proposed by submission number 886 (Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Adele Radburnd

Minimum floor levels YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Mineral extraction activity Y Definitions Hearing evidence: delete definition

Minor arterial roads YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Minor upgrade Y New definition proposed in a Council Memorandum dated 21 April 2015.Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter

Mixed modal link YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Mixed-use Y

Chapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310 (FS1352.81), Christchurch City Council; 495 (FS1420, FS1294, FS1270, FS1450 and FS1277), Crown; 775, Annex developments Ltd; 920, Waterloo Park Ltd).

Mobility parking space YChapter 7 Transport Hearing - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes change as a result of Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes Hearings Panel Decision (Objective 3.3.2(c))

Modulation YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Motor-servicing facility YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Multi-unit residential complex YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 495, The Crown)

National grid Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1 (add new definition)

Natural hazard YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Natural hazard overlay amendment areas YDefinition proposed by submission number 970 (Tonkin & Taylor Ltd)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Natural surveillance YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Neighbourhood block area Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Neighbourhood block area - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Neighbourhood centre Y YChapter 15 Commercial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 705, Foodstuffs)

Neighbourhood plan YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Neighbourhood plan - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Net floor area Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council))[Final wording for definition from this required]

Net site area Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Net site area - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Network infrastructure YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Network utility operation Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Network utility operator Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

New neighbourhood entry lot YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Scott Blair: delete definition if not used in final version of plan.

New neighbourhood hectare Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

New neighbourhood hectare - (M.E.D) Y

Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Comment added 15/5/15: note review by Ben Baird of amended decision released comments that this definition is not used in the text or is not relied or is not related to a definition used in the text

New neighbourhood net density YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

New neighbourhood net density - (M.E.D) YDefinition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

New neighbourhood residential unit types Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

New neighbourhood target yield Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

New urban zonings YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Ngai Tahu / Manawhenua Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

No complaints covenant YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Non residential Definition proposed by submission number 676 (Integrated State Schools)

Noxious or offensive activity Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 310, Christchurch City Council; 686, Silver fern Farms Ltd; 766 (FS1379 and FS1379), Tegel Foods Ltd; 772 (FS1398), Lowe Corp and Colyer Mair Assets Ltd; 1014 (FS1379, FS1346 and FS1348), Gelita NZ); and Rebuttal Evidence of Mark Stevenson dated 4 May 2015 (response to submission number 774, Liquigas)

Occupied residential propertyDefinition proposed by submission number 342 (Environment Canterbury)To be addressed in Ch 6A, 6B, 6C

Office Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Office furniture, equipment and systems suppliers Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: delete definition

One network approach YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Orangatanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Outdoor advertisement Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Outdoor living space Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Outdoor living space - (M.E.D.) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Outdoor room

Definition proposed by submission number 160 (Grant Miles), and 1142 (ADNZ Canterbury/Westland Region)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: reject inclusion of definition

Outdoor service space YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Outdoor storage area Y Y YChapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council)

Outline development plan Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Park and ride facilities Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified

Parking area Y Y Y YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Rebuttal Evidence of Mr Blair para 33.9, page 40 and para 37.1 page 43)

Parking building Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Parking lot Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Parking space Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer add new definition (in response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Paved impermeable surface Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Pedestrian access way YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Peripheral boundary length YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: Delete if not used in final version on the plan.

PFA Y Y Y Moved to abbreviation list at the beginning of Chapter 2

Place of assembly Y Y Y

Chapter 14 - Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A; and Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To improve grammar and alignment of the definition with other relevant definitions.)

Plot ratio YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Point strip Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: delete definition

Pool area YChapter 7 Transport Hearing - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes change as a result of Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes Hearings Panel Decision (Objective 3.3.2(c))

Port activities YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Deborah Hogan (in response to submission number915, Lyttelton Port Company; 723, Mobil Oil NZ, Z Energy Ltd and BP Oil NZ; and further submissions: 1270 and 1444).

Portable water YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Pre-school Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 - Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To standardise, in conjunction with the introduction of Pre-school facility, the name and content with that of other definitions (e.g. Recreation activity and Recreation facility) which recognise that the activity can occur independent of a building; provide for community activities that occur in schools; make more consistent with Ministry of Education terminology (to make clear that 'early childhood' and 'pre-school' mean the same thing); and delete that part (the last sentence) included in the Pre- school facility definition); and Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 495 (FS1420, FS1294, FS1270), The Crown). Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson - final Council position

Pressurised injection YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Primary living level YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Principal building Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Private car park YChapter 7 Transport - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes change as a result of Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes Hearings Panel Decision (Objective 3.3.2(c))

Private wayDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain definition as notified

Public area Y Y

Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council)

Public art work Y YChapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council)

Public floor area Y YChapter 7 Transport - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes addresses submission #388 McDonalds Restaurants NZ Ltd.

Publicly accessible space YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Public transport facility Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Public transport interchange Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Queuing space Y Y Definition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: add new definition

Radiocommunications YDefinition proposed by submission number 596 (Radio NZ Ltd)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: accept inclusion of definition

Rail siding Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified

Rangatiratanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Rear site Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Recreation activity Y YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief of Mark Stevenson: retain as notified (in response to submission number 733 Viatcheslav Meyn). (suggest reconsidering as part of Stage 2 Hearings)

Recreation facility Y YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified (in response to submission number 733, Meyn).

Regionally significant activities

Definition proposed by submission number 886 (Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: reject inclusion of definition

Relocatable building Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Relocated buildingDefinition proposed by submission number 932 (House Movers)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: defer

Relocation of a building Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Removal of a buildingDefinition proposed by submission number 932 (House Movers)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: defer

Repair and maintenance Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Not accepted by Council - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Reserve Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Residential activity Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Cross examinationof Mr Blair, Transcript page 267 lines 32 - 45; response to submission number 495, The Crown; Supplementary Evidence of Mr Blair Topic 2)

Residential activity - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Residential allotmentDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: reject inclusion of definition

Residential amenity Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: delete definition

Residential building platform YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: retain as notified with amendment

Residential thoroughfare YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Residential unit Y Y Y Y YChapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 893, Grimshaw; Agreed in the third rebuttal of Mr Blair paragraphs 3.1 - 3.5)

Residential unit - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Resiting of a buildingDefinition proposed by submission number 932 (House Movers)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: defer

Restaurant

Retail activity Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Retailing Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Retirement village Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Blair first statement of rebuttal, para 25.1; Transcript 20/04/15, page 1193)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as per changes in Chapter 14 Hearing

Reverse sensitivity Y Y Y

Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1 Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 596, Radio NZ Ltd; 832 (FS1339 and FS1339), Transpower NZ Ltd; 1014 (FS1379, FS1346 and FS1369), Gelita NZ).

Right-of-way

Right turn offset YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Road Y Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Road boundary Y Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Road reserve

Roadway

Rock fall YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Rural produce Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Rural roads YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Rural selling place YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Scale and form YDefinition proposed by submission number 340 (Akaroa Civic Trust)Not accepted by Council - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Second-hand goods outlet Y YChapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council)

Sense of place YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Sensitive activities Y Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To define sensitive activities with respect to hazardous substances; and align the definition with Stage 2's Pre-school facility and the absence of a Family flat definition (no longer necessary as the result of LURP actions)); and Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council; 495 (FS1420, FS1294, FS1270, FS 1444, FS1295, FS 1339 and FS1359), The Crown; 774, Liquigas Ltd; 832 (FS1339 and FS1339), Transpower NZ Ltd; 863 (FS1453, FS1435, FS1434, FS1315, FS1314, FS1351 and FS1357), CIAL; 897 (FS1444, 1277 and FS1359), KiwiRail; 915, Lyttelton Port Company; 922, Orion NZ; 1014 (FS1379, FS1346 and FS1450), Gelita NZ). Final wording in accordance with that put forward in Council closing submissions Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial (addressed in evidence in chief Mark Stevenson Definitions Hearing)

Service industry YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Service lane Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Service station Y Y Y Y

Chapter 14 - Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 723 (evidence of Karen Blair)); and Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 397, Rockgas Ltd; 723, Mobil NZ Ltd, Z Energy Ltd and BP Oil NZ Ltd; 988 (FS1270), Mobil Oil NZ Ltd).

Setback Y Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Setback - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Sheltered housing YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Sheltered housing - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Show home Y

Definition proposed by submission number 301 (CCC)Chapter 14 Residential - Addressing submission (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council)(Post Hearing and Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A)(Note: is also used in Stage 2 Chapter 14 Residential. Acceptance of wording for new definition as per submission agreed with this Chapter Lead Sarah Oliver); Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson

Significant indigenous vegetation Y Deferred to be considered with the Natural and Cultural Heritage proposal in Stage 3. Direction of the Hearings Panel dated 5 June 2015.

Significantly damaged YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Significant natural hazard YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Site Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson

Site boundary Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Site of Ngai Tahu cultural significanceDefinition proposed by submission number 1145 (Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd and TRONT)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Caroline Rachlin: defer until Stage 3

Sleep-out YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Slope stability YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Social housing Y Y Chapter 14 Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 495, The Crown)

Spiritual activity Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson: add a new definition

Spiritual facility Y Y Y

Chapter 14 residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To standardise, in conjunction with the introduction of a differently worded Spiritual facility definition, the name and content with that of other definitions (e.g. Recreation activity and Recreation facility) which recognise that the activity can occur independent of a building); and Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 656, Catholic Diocese of Christchurch; 752 (FS1463), Alpine Presbytery; 763, Methodist Church of NZ; and 793, Church Property Trustees) Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson (final wording)

Spring

Chapter 8 - Subdivision, Development and Earthworks Council Revised Proposal dated 18 May 2015 and Hearing - evidence in chief dated 21 May 2015(both note in response to submission numbers #1145 Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd and Te Rununga O Ngai Tahu (page 27); and #495 The Crown (page 154)

Standalone house Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Standalone house - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Strategic infrastructure Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1 (amend definition)

Strategic road network Y The Crown withdrew submission; retain as notified (David Falconer)

Strategic transport networks Y Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1 (amend definition)

Student hostel accommodation YChapter 7 Transport - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes change as a result of Strategic Directions and Strategic Outcomes Hearings Panel Decision (Objective 3.3.2(c))

Subdivision Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Subdivision - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Supermarket Y Y

Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310 (FS1324, FS1352 and FS 1270), Christchurch City Council; 705 (FS1270 and FS1450), Foodstuffs South Island Ltd and Foodstuffs (South Island) properties Ltd; 742 (FS1450 and FS1349), Scentre New Zealand Ltd; 761 FS1450), Kiwi Income property Trust; 790 (FS1359), Progressive Enterprises Ltd; 863 (FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434), CIAL).

Supportive housing Y Definition proposed by submission number 422 (The Salvation Army)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: add new definition

Surface water management structure Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Tavern Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief

Temporary buildings and activities YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Terrace Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: retain as notified

Terrace - (M.E.D) Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 4 (add new definition)

Tertiary education and research activity Y Y YChapter 14 - Residential Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F (Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To standardise the format with that of similarly opening definitions).

Theatre YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Tolerable level YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Tolerable risk YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Trade and industry training facility Y YChapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 756 (FS1359), CPIT).

Trade supplier Y Y Y YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief Adele Radburmd (in response to submission number 886, CAPG).

Transmission line YDefinition proposed by submission number 832 (Transpower NZ Ltd)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Andrew Long: accept inclusion of definition

Transport system Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Travel demand management YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Travel plan YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Tsunami inundation area YDefinition proposed by submission number 310 (CCC)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Turangawaewae Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Unacceptable risk YDefinition proposed by submission number 495 (CERA)Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Janice Carter: reject inclusion of definition

Urban activities Y Definition decided on as part of Priority Matter 1

Urban roads YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Utility Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Vehicle access Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Vehicle control point Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer: retain as notified

Vehicle crossing Y Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Vehicle movement YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Vehicle trip YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Veterinary care facility YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Visibility splay Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Wahi taonga Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Wahi tapu Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Waipuna Y Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Wairuatanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Warehousing and distribution activities Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Warehouse and distribution activities Y YDefinition proposed by submission number 863 (CIAL)Not accepted by Council - Mark Stevenson evidence Commercial / Industrial Hearing

Waste management area Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Water body Y YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

WELS Y Y Moved to abbreviations list at beginning of Chapter 2

Wetland Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief

Whanaungatanga Y Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Ivan Thomson: delete definition

Window Y No changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Window control YNo changes to definition wording as a result of decisions, Hearings, Council evidence and / or Council mediation versions

Work bay YDefinitions Hearing - evidence in chief David Falconer amendments to definition wording (in response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Workers' temporary accommodation complexDefinition proposed by submission number 342 (Environment Canterbury)To be addressed in Ch 6A, 6B, 6C

Workers' temporary accommodation unitDefinition proposed by submission number 342 (Environment Canterbury)To be addressed in Ch 6A, 6B, 6C

Yard-based supplier Y Y Y

Chapter 7 Transport - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015 (Notes addresses submission #310 Christchurch City Council); and Chapter 15 Commercial and Chapter 16 Industrial Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Yard-based supplier parking YChapter 7 Transport - Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015Notes addresses submission #310 Christchurch City Council.

Appendix 4: Remaining definitions, Submitter definitions, expert witnesses

dealing with them and the Council position on them

Remaining

definitions/Submitter

definitions

Expert witness Council position

Chapter 3: Strategic Directions

Christchurch District Ivan Thomson Retain

Electricity transmission

network

Ivan Thomson Delete

Greater Christchurch area

of Christchurch District

Ivan Thomson Delete

Greenfield Ivan Thomson Retain

Chapter 5: Natural Hazards

1 in 20 year tidal event

(5% AEP)

Janice Carter Don't add

1 in 200 year rainfall event

(0.5% AEP)

Acceptable level Janice Carter Don't add

Acceptable risk Janice Carter Don't add

Annual individual fatality

Janice Carter Retain

Boulder roll Janice Carter Don't add

Building consent platform Andrew Long Delete

Christchurch City Council

Janice Carter Retain

Cliff collapse Janice Carter Don't add

Cliff hazard management

area 1

Cliff hazard management

area 2

Dripline Andrew Long Retain

Fixed minimum floor

overlay within floor level

and fill management area

Remaining

definitions

Flood ponding Janice Carter Don't add

Freeboard Janice Carter Retain

Fixed minimum floor

overlay

Grout Andrew Long Retain

Habitable building Janice Carter Defer consideration to

Stage 3's General Rules

and Procedures Proposal

Hazard mitigation works Janice Carter Amend

Heightened risk Janice Carter Don't add

Intolerable risk Janice Carter Don't add

Life safety risk Janice Carter Don't add

Liquefaction Janice Carter Don't add

Liquefaction assessment

area 1

Liquefaction assessment

area 2

Mass movement Janice Carter Don't add

Mass movement hazard

management area 1

Mass movement hazard

management area 1

Minimum floor levels Janice Carter Don't add

Natural hazards Janice Carter Don't add

Remainder of Port Hills

and Banks Peninsula

slope instability

management area

Residential building

platform

Janice Carter Amend

Rock fall Janice Carter Don't add

Remaining

definitions

Significantly damaged Janice Carter Don't add

Significant natural hazard Janice Carter Don't add

Slope instability Janice Carter Don't add

Tolerable level Janice Carter Don't add

Tolerable risk Janice Carter Don't add

Tsunami inundation area Janice Carter Don't add

Unacceptable risk Janice Carter Don't add

Waimakariri River

floodplain high flood

hazard

Waimakariri River

stopbank floodplain

Waimakariri River

stopbank setback

Chapter 7: Transport

Accessible David Falconer Amend and add

Active transport David Falconer Retain

Automotive and/or marine

supplier

David Falconer Retain

Available (parking) David Falconer Don't add

Building supplier Adele Radburnd Retain (along with Building

supplier)

Farming and agricultural

supplier

Mark Stevenson Delete

Freight depot David Falconer Don't add

Freight hub David Falconer Retain

Full-time equivalent

student

David Falconer Add

Garden and patio supplier Mark Stevenson Delete

Remaining

definitions

Intersection David Falconer Add

Office furniture, equipment

and systems suppliers

Mark Stevenson Delete

Park and ride facilities David Falconer Retain

Parking space David Falconer Amend and add

Queuing space David Falconer Amend and add

Rail siding David Falconer Retain

Rural produce Ivan Thomson Retain

Tertiary education student David Falconer Don't add

Tertiary education student

accommodation

David Falconer Don't add

Vehicle control point David Falconer Retain

Work bay David Falconer Amend

Chapter 8: Subdivision, Development and Earthworks

Accidental discovery

protocol

Andrew Long Amend and add

Approved building Andrew Long Retain

Cultural heritage Caroline Rachlin Defer consideration to

Stage 3's Natural and

Cultural Heritage Proposal

Cultural heritage sites Caroline Rachlin Defer consideration to

Development contribution Andrew Long Retain

Earthworks Andrew Long Amend

Erection of a building Andrew Long Retain

Heritage Caroline Rachlin Defer consideration to

Indigenous fauna N/A Defer consideration to

Remaining

definitions

Cultural Heritage

Proposal, as per Panel

Minute dated 5 June 2015

Indigenous vegetation N/A Defer consideration to

Cultural Heritage

Indigenous vegetation

clearance

N/A Defer consideration to

Cultural Heritage

Legally defined parcel of

Andrew Long Delete

Lot Andrew Long Delete

Network utility operation Andrew Long Delete

Point strip Andrew Long Delete

Private way Andrew Long Retain

Radiocommunications Andrew Long Add

Right-of-way Andrew Long Retain

Road reserve Andrew Long Retain

Roadway Andrew Long Amend

Site of Ngāi Tahu cultural

significance

Caroline Rachlin Defer consideration to

Transmission line Andrew Long Add

Chapter 12: Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land

Contaminated land Ivan Thomson Retain

Hazardous facility Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Stage 3's Hazardous

Substances and

Contaminated Land and

Utilities and Energy

Remaining

definitions

Proposals

Chapter 14: Residential

Addiction services Ivan Thomson Amend and add

Apartment Ivan Thomson Retain

Boarding house Ivan Thomson Add

Boarding room Ivan Thomson Add

Building line restriction Ivan Thomson Retain

Café Mark Stevenson Amend

Care home Ivan Thomson Amend and add

Christchurch District

excluding Banks Peninsula

Andrew Long Retain

Community garden Ivan Thomson Add

Duplex Ivan Thomson Retain

EDM Ivan Thomson Retain but relocate to

Abbreviations section of

renamed Abbreviations

and Definitions Chapter

EDM core public transport

Ivan Thomson Amend

Education facility Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Stage 3's Specific Purpose

Areas Proposal

Elderly person's housing

complexes

Ivan Thomson Don't add

Family flats Ivan Thomson Add

Family store Ivan Thomson Amend and add

Front site Ivan Thomson Retain

FSC certified hardwood Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Stage 3's Residential

Proposal

Remaining

definitions

Future development

allotment

Ivan Thomson If Rule 8.4.2.1 is deleted,

delete. If Rule 8.4.2.1 is

retained, retain.

Garden allotment Ivan Thomson Add

Gross floor area habitable

Ivan Thomson Amend and add

Impervious surfaces Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Proposal

Kaitiakitanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Kotahitanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Landscaped area Mark Stevenson Add

Landscaping strip Mark Stevenson Add

Loading David Falconer Retain

Manaakitanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Market garden Ivan Thomson Add

Mātauratanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Mauritanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Mechanical ventilation Ivan Thomson Retain

Neighbourhood block area Ivan Thomson Delete

New neighbourhood entry

Ivan Thomson Delete

New neighbourhood

hectare

Ivan Thomson Delete

New neighbourhood

residential unit types

Ivan Thomson Delete

New neighbourhood target

Ivan Thomson Delete

New urban zonings Janice Carter Don't add

Non-residential activity Ivan Thomson Don't add

Remaining

definitions

Orangatanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Outdoor room Ivan Thomson Don't add

Paved impermeable

surface

Ivan Thomson Delete

Peripheral boundary

length

Ivan Thomson If Rule 8.2.4.5 is deleted,

delete. If Rule 8.2.4.5 is

retained, retain.

Principal building Ivan Thomson Retain

Rangitiratanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Relocated building Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Proposal

Removal of a building Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Proposal

Residential allotment Ivan Thomson Don't add

Residential business Ivan Thomson Don't add

Resiting of a building Ivan Thomson Defer consideration to

Proposal

Show home Ivan Thomson Add

Standalone house Ivan Thomson Retain

Supportive housing Ivan Thomson Amend and add

Terrace Ivan Thomson Retain

Wairuatanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Whanaungatanga Ivan Thomson Delete

Chapter 15: Commercial

Alcohol licence Mark Stevenson Delete

Articulation Mark Stevenson Retain

Banks Peninsula Ivan Thomson Retain

Remaining

definitions

Coverage Mark Stevenson Add

Food court Mark Stevenson Delete

Large format retail/large

format retail activity

Mark Stevenson Add

Low impact urban design Mark Stevenson Add

Port activities Debbie Hogan Amend

Public area Mark Stevenson Add

Recreation activity Mark Stevenson Defer consideration to

Stage 2's Rural Proposal

Recreation facility Ivan Thomson Retain

Residential amenity Mark Stevenson Delete

Scale and form Mark Stevenson Don't add

Chapter 16: Industrial

Ancillary/Ancillary activity Mark Stevenson Amend and add

Ancillary showroom

activity

Mark Stevenson Don't add

Birdstrike Mark Stevenson Retain

Birdstrike risk activities Mark Stevenson Don't add

Clean fill Adele Radburnd Don't add

Light manufacturing and

servicing

Mahinga kai Mark Stevenson Don't add

Manufacturing Mark Stevenson Don't add

Mineral Adele Radburnd Don't add

Mineral extraction activity Adele Radburnd Delete

Regionally significant

activities

Adele Radburnd Don't add

Repair and maintenance Mark Stevenson Don't add

Remaining

definitions

Tavern Mark Stevenson Retain

Warehouse and

distribution activities

Wetland Mark Stevenson Retain

Appendix 5: Accept/Reject table

Submitter No.

Last name Submission point number

Support/ Oppose

Category Submission summary A: Accept A(P): Accept in part R: Reject D: Defer

A A(P) R D

General Introductory note 2 General

832 Transpower New Zealand Limited 832.9 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Amend the “Definitions List” explanation to include the following: “2. Where a word or phrase is defined in NZ government legislation, policy or regulations (such as the National Policy Statements and National Environmental Standards) and is relied upon for the purpose of interpretation in this Plan, these terms are identified accordingly and quoted for information purposes only. These definitions were current at the time of the notification of the Plan. Users should refer to the latest version of the relevant legislation.”

General Oppose Stage 1 definitions in absence of Stage 2 rules/reserve right to revisit during Stage 2 General

377 Maurice R Carter Limited 377.1 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Ensure that the Definitions in the Proposal give effect to the relief sought in the balance of this submission. MRC wishes to reserve the right to revisit the definitions proposed in Phase I of the Review, should it become apparent that they are of direct relevance to rules affecting MRC during Phase II of the review. FS1334.1

827 Higgins Contractors Ltd 827.3 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

That no decisions be issued regarding definitions until such time as submissions on Phase 2 of the Replacement Plan have been heard; or other and consequential relief or further amendments as are considered appropriate and necessary by the hearings panel to address the concerns set out herein. FS1375.13, FS1334.11, FS1334.12 and FS1316.5

922 Orion New Zealand 922.4 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Notwithstanding the submissions on definitions above, we seek the following alterative relief: Refrain from making a decision on the definitions as part of Phase One, and include Chapter 2 as part of the notification, submission and hearing process associated with Phase Two.

General Ensure that the proposed definitions give effect to the relief sought General

377 Maurice R Carter Limited 377.12 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Ensure that the Definitions in the Proposal give effect to the relief sought in the balance of this submission.

378 Marriner Investments Limited 378.2 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

379 Avonhead Mall Limited 379.2 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

380 Marriner Investments No 1 Limited 380.2 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

381 Oakvale Farm Limited 381.2 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

381 Oakvale Farm Limited 381.64 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

385 Maurice Carter Charitable Trust 385.1 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Ensure that the Definitions in the Proposal give effect to the relief sought in the balance of

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

Definitions this submission.

386 Carter Group Limited 386.2 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

495 Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA)

495.62 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

The Crown seeks the following decisions: (a) amend Proposal 2 to provide usable and clear definitions; (b) such other relief necessary to give effect to the relief sought in Part A of this submission; and (c) any additional or alternative relief that achieves the same or similar outcomes to the above. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1270.1

814 AMP Capital Palms Pty Limited 814.3 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Palms seeks to ensure that the Definitions in the Proposal give effect to the relief sought in the balance of this submission. FS1376

1078 Peebles Family Trust 1078.1 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

1079 Taylor Space Investments Ltd 1079.2 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

1081 880 Main North Road Limited 1081.2 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Ensure that the Definitions in the Proposal give effect to the relief sought in the balance of this submission. FS1345

1084 484 Cranford Limited 1084.2 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

1086 7990 Limited 1086.2 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

1195 Peebles Group Ltd 1195.2 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

General Natural hazard-related definitions General

495.78 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List

Oppose all undefined terms. Define all technical terminology in the Natural Hazards proposal.

FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1270.1, FS1332.5, FS1361.8, FS1295.63 and FS1375.1

Oppose undefined key terms - Acceptable level.

Amend such that either definitions of key terms (unacceptable, intolerable, acceptable, significant, serious, etc) are provided, or a framework for determining these levels of risk is produced to provide certainty and clarity (see reasons). Any framework should clearly state:

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

- the likelihood of the hazard occurring; - the significance of consequences; and - the differentiation between risk to life and risk of damage to property and infrastructure.

Ensure that consistent terminology is applied.

FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1270.1, FS1443.159, FS1443.159, FS1375.2, FS1450.304, FS1265.2, FS1332.6 and FS1361.9

310 Christchurch City Council 310.1 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.1-A

Add the following definition and reliant definitions: Accessible (see Accessibility) Reliant definitions Accessibility Add Accessible to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate (including all definitions that include ‘accessibility’). FS1347.1 and FS1443.139

495.1195 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.1-A

'Accidental Discovery Protocol' Provide a link to the supporting guidance - Accidental Discovery Protocol and briefly state what guidance is provided by this protocol in regards to procedures for taonga or koiwi burial sites, or Maori archaeological sites. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1365.6

422 The Salvation Army 422.6 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.4-D

Add the following to the definition of Addiction Services: services including overnight accommodation while attending an addiction counselling programme, short term accommodation for alcohol, drugs or gambling addiction clients.

738 Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents Association

738.2 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Amend the definition of 'ancillary' such that it is clear that for an activity to be ancillary it has to occur on that site. FS1436.6 and FS1442.6

1028 Carter 1028.1 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.1-A

Amend ANCILLARY ACTIVITY Ancillary activity means any activity that is incidental to a permitted or consented activity on the same site and which forms an inseparable part of the principal or main activity on the site. FS1436.18, FS1442.1 and FS1375.14

776 Bellavista Property Consultants 776.3 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.1-

Add the following new definition: Ancillary showroom activity: means any showroom activity that is incidental to a permitted or consented activity on the same site and which forms an inseparable part of the business occupying the site.

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

A Reliant Definition: Site

738.8 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List

Add a definition for Available (Parking) that states: 'means free of charge to those for whom the car parks are supplied in accordance with District Plan requirements.' FS1436.12 and FS1442.12

863 Christchurch International Airport Limited

863.19 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.2-B

Retain the definition of ‘bird strike’. FS 1453, FS1435, FS1434, FS1313.1 and FS1334.15

863.20 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.2-B

Add a new definition of Bird Strike Risk Activities as meaning: Within 13 kilometres of Christchurch International Airport includes, but is not limited to, the creation, design and management of water features, stormwater management systems, the establishment of refuse dumps, landfills, sewage treatment and disposal, pig farming, fish processing, cattle feed lots, wildlife refuges, abattoirs and freezing works, and any other activities that have the potential to attract dangerous bird species. FS 1453, FS1435, FS1434, FS1240.19, FS1313.2, FS1351.39, FS1448.4 and FS1313.3

863.111 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.2-B

Add the following to the definition of bird strike risk activities. Includes, but is not limited to, the creation, design and management of water features, stormwater management systems, the establishment of refuse dumps, landfills, sewage treatment and disposal, pig farming, fish processing, cattle feed lots, wildlife refuges, abattoirs and freezing works, and any other activities that have the potential to attract numbers of dangerous bird species within 13 kilometres of Christchurch International Airport. FS1453, FS1435, FS1434, FS1351.42, FS1354.4, FS1313.9, FS1240.20 and FS1448.6

738.6 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Add a definition for 'Boarding House' which states: 'means residential premises- a) containing 1 or more boarding rooms along with facilities for communal use by the residents of the boarding house; and b) occupied, or intended by the landlord to be occupied by at least 4 people at any one time.' FS1436.10 and FS1442.10

Add a definition for 'Boarding Room' stating: 'means a room in a boarding house that is used as sleeping quarters by 1 or more people, and that is for use only by a resident whose agreement relates to that room.' FS1436.11 and FS1442.11

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

495.1188 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Boulder roll) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

725 Bunnings Limited 725.9 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Amend the definition of ‘Building Supplier’ so that it means a business primarily engaged in selling goods for consumption or use in the construction, modification, cladding, fixed decoration or outfitting of buildings and without limiting the generality of this term, includes: a. glaziers; b. locksmiths; and c. suppliers of: awnings and window coverings; bathroom, toilet and sauna installations; electrical materials and plumbing supplies; heating, cooling and ventilation installations; kitchen and laundry installations, excluding standalone appliances; paint, varnish and wall coverings; permanent floor coverings; power tools and equipment; safes and security installations; and timber and building materials.; and any other goods allowed by any other definition under ‘trade supplier’.

886 Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group

886.2 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.2-B

Delete the definition of Building Supplier unless the CCC can confirm that the definition does not have any adverse impact on CAPG’s activities as a result of plan provisions introduced at Stage 2. FS1412, FS1445, FS1279.2 and FS1447.83

775 Annex Developments Limited 775.9 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-C

Amend the definition of ‘Cafe' as highlighted below: Café – means a small food and beverage outlet that primarily provides breakfast, lunch and snack foods and drinks for sale. A café does not include a restaurant.

920 Waterloo Park Limited 920.4 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-C

As first relief delete the definition of 'cafe' as unnecessary. As an alternative secondary relief, amend the definition as follows: Cafe- means a small food and beverage outlet that provides breakfast, lunch, light meals, and snack foods and drinks for sale. A cafe does not include a restaurant.

573 Retirement Village Association of New Zealand Inc.

573.1 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-

Definition Relief Sought Rationale

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

C 'Care Home' Amend as follows: Care Home: means a facility providing rest home care within the meaning of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001, or a home for the residential care of people with special needs, and/or any land or buildings used for the care during the day of elderly persons or people with special needs.

The restriction to day time operation of such facilities is inappropriate and unjustified. It is also uncertain.

FS 1235.2 and FS1358.1 (supports 573 in entirety)

755 Bupa Care Services 755.2 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.8-H

Rationalising the definitions to provide for care home level of care under a single definition. FS1443.18, FS1385.2 and FS1269.12

886.3 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-C

Include a definition of Clean fill as follows: Clean fill means material that when buried will have no adverse effect on people or the environment. Clean fill material includes virgin natural materials such as clay, soil and rock, and other inert materials such as concrete or brick that are free of: a. Combustible, decaying, degradable or leachable components; and/or b. Hazardous substances; and/or c. Products or materials derived from hazardous waste treatment, hazardous waste stabilisation or hazardous waste disposal practice; and/or d. Materials that may present a risk to human or animal health such as medical and veterinary waste, asbestos or radioactive substances; and/or e. liquid waste. FS1412, FS1445, FS1445.4, FS1316.8, FS1357.8 and FS1279.3

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Cliff collapse) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

970 Tonkin & Taylor Ltd 970.9 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Cliff Hazard Management Area 1. FS1273.33

970 Tonkin & Taylor Ltd 970.9 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

Definitions Chapter 5 for Cliff Hazard Management Area 2. FS1273.33

310 Christchurch City Council 310.19 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-C

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Community garden means a single contiguous piece of land used collectively by a group of people, whose members are from more than one household, for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, which are not sold to consumers (including restaurants). Reliant definitions Restaurant Related definitions Garden allotment Market garden

310 Christchurch City Council 310.2 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-C

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Coverage means that portion of a site which is covered by buildings, including accessory buildings, and the area protected by the eaves of buildings. Reliant definitions Accessory building Building Site Related definitions Building line restriction Add Coverage to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

778 Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

778.6 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.8-H

Heritage New Zealand seeks that the plan provides a definition for 'cultural heritage' in order to provide certainty to users of the plan. And any other consequential changes that may be required for consistency throughout the proposed plan.

778.17 2-Chapter 2 Definitions >2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.3-C

A definition is provided for 'Cultural heritage sites'. D

932 House Movers 932.5 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Amend the definitions section so it provides for the demolition of buildings as a permitted activity in all areas and zones, except in relation to any scheduled identified heritage buildings, or any properly established conservation heritage precinct.

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

310 Christchurch City Council 310.23 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.5-E

Amend the definition and reliant definitions as follows: Earthworks means any excavation, depositing or other disturbance of earth, rock or soil on a site, including that which raises ground level or changes the profile of the landform, and that which involves the inclusion or insertion of other materials into the ground for the purposes of repairing a site damaged by earthquakes or strengthening a site in preparation for the construction of a building, or the installation of services or utilities. Earthworks include, but are not limited to, the construction of roads, tracks, firebreaks and landings, and ground shaping (recontouring), root raking and blading. Reliant definitions Building Ground level Road Site Utility

827 Higgins Contractors Ltd 827.6 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Definition - Earthworks: The submitter opposes the current definitions of all such terms and seeks they be deleted; or other and consequential relief or further amendments as are considered appropriate and necessary by the hearings panel to address the concerns set out herein. FS1316.6

863.114 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.5-E

Amend Elderly persons housing complexes. Add the following: Elderly persons housing complexes’ means a group of elderly persons housing units, which may, in addition, include a care home and/or associated studio units for the care and accommodation of elderly persons. FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434

832 Transpower New Zealand Limited 832.11 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.5-E

Retain the definition of “electricity transmission network” as notified.

863.115 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.6-F

Amend Family Flats. Add the following: ‘Family flats’ means self contained living accommodation, whether contained within a residential unit or located separately to a residential unit on the same site, which is occupied by family member(s) who are dependant in some way on the household living in that residential unit; and which is encumbered by an appropriate legal instrument which ensures that the use of the family flat is limited to dependant family members of the household living in the residential unit. FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434

422 The Salvation Army 422.8 2-Chapter 2 Definitions >

Add the following to the definition of Family Store:

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.6-F

sale of second hand items donated for that purpose for non-profit organisations only.

495.1191 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.6-F

Define the following flood hazard and mitigation terminology: “Fixed Minimum Floor Overlay” FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1365.2, FS1264.3, FS1295.68 and FS1450.306

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Flood Minimum Floor Overlay with Floor Level and Fill Management Area. FS1273.33

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Flood Ponding. FS1273.33

Amend the definition for Freeboard to include justification for why the level of Freeboard chosen in the mapping of Floor Level and Fill Management Areas is used.

FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1295.70 and FS1365.4

Amend the definition for Freeboard.

Remove footnotes for 1 in 20 year tidal event (5% AEP) and use as a definition.

FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1295.71

495.1194 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.5-E

Amend the definition for Freeboard.

Remove footnotes for 1 in 200 year rainfall event (0.5% AEP) and use as a definition.

FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1365.5 and FS1295.72.

863.125 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.6-F

Amend - new definition The definition of ‘freight depot’, incorporated into the Replacement District Plan, as required by, and consistent with, the final decision on Plan Change 84. FS1453

310 Christchurch City Council 310.4 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.6-F

Add the following definition: FSC Certified Hardwood means hardwood sourced from tropical forests that has received a certificate from the Forest Stewardship Council stating the wood has been sustainably grown and harvested. Add FSC Certified Hardwood to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

definitions as appropriate.

310 Christchurch City Council 310.5 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.6-F

Add the following definition: Full-time equivalent student means the equivalent number of students based on the number of papers taken to complete a full time course in the normal time, divided by the actual number of students. Add Full-time equivalent student to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

310 Christchurch City Council 310.20 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.7-G

Add the following definitions and reliant and related definitions: Garden allotment means a site used by an individual or members of a single household for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, which are not sold to consumers (including restaurants). Reliant definitions Restaurant Site Related definitions Community garden Market garden

310 Christchurch City Council 310.27 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.7-G

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Gross floor area habitable space means the sum of the total area of all floors of all spaces of a residential unit excluding any bathroom, laundry, toilet, pantry, walk in wardrobe, corridor, hallway, lobby, clothes drying room or garage (except any portion of a garage that includes a sleep-out). Reliant definitions Garage Residential unit Sleep-out Related definitions Gross floor area Habitable space Add Gross floor area habitable space to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

832 Transpower New Zealand Limited 832.18 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Definitions - NPR: Amend the definitions chapter by including the following new definition: “Hazardous facility means a site involving hazardous substances, including vehicles for their transport and sites where these substances are used, stored, handled and disposed of. Hazardous facilities do not include the incidental use and storage of hazardous substances in minimal domestic scale quantities, retail outlets for domestic scale usage of hazardous substances (i.e. hardware shops, home garden centres), fuel in motor vehicles,

Submitter No.

Support/ Oppose

A A(P) R D

boats and small engines, gas and oil pipelines, trade waste sewers and waste treatment and disposal facilities.” FS1295.58, FS1333.3, FS1333.4 and FS1339.10

970 Tonkin & Taylor Ltd 970.11 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.8-H

Hazard mitigation works. This definition is limited to geologic hazards and does not include mitigation of atmospheric or hydrologic hazards. Suggest specify the hazard. FS1273.35

Oppose undefined key terms - Heightened risk.

Amend such that either definitions of key terms (unacceptable, intolerable, acceptable, significant, serious, etc) are provided, or a framework for determining these levels of risk is produced to provide certainty and clarity (see reasons). Any framework should clearly state: - the likelihood of the hazard occurring; - the significance of consequences; and - the differentiation between risk to life and risk of damage to property and infrastructure.

778.6 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.8-H

Heritage New Zealand seeks that the plan provides a definition for 'heritage' in order to provide certainty to users of the plan. And any other consequential changes that may be required for consistency throughout the proposed plan.

495.67 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.9-I

Indigenous vegetation definition needs accompanying definition of indigenous fauna: Indigenous fauna Means all animals that occur naturally in New Zealand and have evolved or arrived without any assistance from humans. Indigenous species including migratory species visiting New Zealand on a regular or irregular basis. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS 1270.1

Insert: Indigenous fauna Means all animals that occur naturally in New Zealand and have evolved or arrived without any assistance from humans. Indigenous species including migratory species visiting New Zealand on a regular or irregular basis. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1448.9

495.1187 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions >

Insert:

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Indigenous vegetation Means all plants that occur naturally in New Zealand and have evolved or arrived without any assistance from humans. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1448.9

1145 Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd and Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu

Delete the definition of indigenous vegetation. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1389, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

310 Christchurch City Council 310.7 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.9-I

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Intersection in relation to two or more intersecting or meeting roadways or railway lines, means that area contained within the prolongation or connection of the lateral boundary lines of each roadway or railway. Reliant definitions Roadway Related definitions Boundary Add Intersection to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

Oppose undefined key terms - Intolerable risk.

928 Eliot Sinclair Consultancy 928.4 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Amend the chapter so it accurately defines intolerable risk. FS1243.5

310 Christchurch City Council 310.53 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.11-K

Amend the definition as follows: Kaitiakitanga means to support the protection of important environmental and cultural features.

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1145.3 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Delete the following term and their definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Kaitiakitanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

Delete the following term and their definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Kotahitanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451.

310 Christchurch City Council 310.8 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

Delete the current definition and replace it with the following definitions and reliant and related definitions: Landscaping (residential zones) means the provision of tree and/or shrub plantings and may include any ancillary lawn, water, rocks, paved areas or amenity features. Related definitions Landscaped area Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones) Landscaping strip Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones) means the provision of predominantly trees and shrub plantings and may include some ancillary areas of lawn or other amenity features. Related definitions Landscaped area Landscaping (residential zones) Landscaping strip Landscaped area (see Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones) or Landscaping (residential zones) as relevant). Reliant definitions Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones) Landscaping (residential zones) Related definitions Landscaping strip Landscaping strip (see Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones) or Landscaping (residential zones) as relevant). Reliant definitions Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones) Landscaping (residential zones)

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Related definitions Landscaped area Add Landscaping (residential zones), Landscaping (commercial and industrial zones), Landscaped area and Landscaping strip to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate. FS1450.54, FS1295.1 and FS1352.79

310 Christchurch City Council 310.9 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

Add the following definition and reliant definitions: Large format retail means any individual retail tenancy with a specified minimum floor area, where the tenancy is created by freehold, leasehold, licence or any other arrangement to occupy. Related definitions Large format centre Add Large format retail to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate. FS1270.10, FS1324.10 and FS1352.80

705 Foodstuffs South Island Limited and 705.50 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

Retain definition of Large Format Retail. FS1450.804 and FS1270.18

288 Harvey Norman LTD 288.9 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

'Large Format Retail Activity' - add as a new definition as follows: means retail activities, trade suppliers and yard-based suppliers with a gross leasable floor area of 450m2 per tenancy. FS1447.2, FS1450.37 and FS1367.3

Oppose undefined key terms - Life safety risk.

863.126 2-Chapter 2 Definitions >

Amend - new definition.

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2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

The definition light manufacturing and servicing’, ‘incorporated into the Replacement District Plan, as required by, and consistent with, the final decision on Plan Change 84. FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Liquefaction) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

T&T submits that a definitions should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Liquefaction Assessment Area 1. FS1273.33

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Liquefaction Assessment Area 2. FS1273.33

723 Mobil Oil NZ, Z Energy Ltd and BP Oil NZ Ltd

723.2 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

Retain the definition of loading without modification.

988 Mobil Oil New Zealand Ltd 988.3 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

Retain the proposed definition of ‘loading’ without modification.

1145.7 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.12-L

Add a new definition to Chapter 2 Definitions as follows: Low impact urban design means: Using recognised best practice techniques in urban development to promote the efficient use of natural and physical resources and to reduce environmental impacts, including but not limited to; freshwater, energy use, conservation values. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1389, FS1422, FS1449, FS1451, FS1308.2, FS1322.6, FS1325.2, FS1429.1, FS1449.8, FS1256.3, FS1270.28, FS1283.8, FS1450.741, FS1349.32 and FS1352.106

310 Christchurch City Council 310.10 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Add the following definition: Mahinga kai means food and other resources and the areas they are sourced from. Add Mahinga kai to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

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FS1448.37

495.1189 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Amend the definition for Major flood event to clearly state that the area mapped in the Floor Level and Fill Management Area encompasses properties at risk of flooding in a major flood event, and what that major event is.

FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1365.3 and FS1295.69

Delete the following term and their definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Manaakitanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449, FS1451

863.133 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Amend 'manufacturing definition' The definitions of 'manufacturing’ incorporated into the Replacement District Plan, as required by, and consistent with, the final decision on Plan Change 84. FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434

310 Christchurch City Council 310.21 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Add the following definitions and reliant and related definitions: Market garden in relation to residential zones, means a small-scale business growing a diverse range of fruit, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, which are sold directly to consumers (including restaurants). Reliant definitions Restaurant Related definitions Community garden Garden allotment

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Mass movement) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Mass Movement Hazard Management Area 1. FS1273.33

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Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Matauranga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451.

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Mauritanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

Include a definition of Mineral as follows: Mineral means a naturally occurring inorganic substance beneath or at the surface of the earth, whether or not under water; and includes all metallic minerals, non-metallic minerals, fuel minerals, precious stones, industrial rocks and building stones and a prescribed substance within the meaning of the Atomic Energy Act 1945. FS1445, FS1412, FS1445.6 and FS1357.10

704 The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust

Amend the definition of Mineral Extraction Activity as follows: means the use of land, buildings or plant for the purpose of the quarrying and the extraction of natural sands and gravels, the processing of those materials by screening, crushing, washing or mixing with additive materials, the storage of those materials (including additive materials), and site rehabilitation works. Additive materials (which may include clay, lime, cement and other mineral products not quarried on site) may only be used in the production of roading materials, and do not include bark, soil and sawdust. FS1363.1, FS1334.51 and FS1316.3

827 Higgins Contractors Ltd 827.6 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Definition - Mineral Extraction Activity. The submitter opposes the current definitions of all such terms and seeks they be deleted; or other and consequential relief or further amendments as are considered appropriate and necessary by the hearings panel to address the concerns set out herein. FS1316.6

Amend the definition of Mineral Extraction Activity to include reference to all works undertaken as part of quarrying activities as follows: Mineral extraction activity means the use of land, buildings or plant for the purpose of the quarrying and the extraction of natural sands and gravel minerals and the processing of those materials minerals. For the avoidance of doubt this includes: a. by screening, crushing, and washing minerals or b. mixing minerals with additive materials, c. the storage of those materials minerals (including and additive materials), d. storing, distributing, transporting and selling mineral products, e. ancillary earthworks, f. treating stormwater and wastewater, g. clean filling, h. recycling or reusing aggregate products from demolition waste such as concrete, masonry or asphalt,

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i. ancillary buildings and structures, j. ancillary residential accommodation for caretaking and on-site security, k. site offices, and l. landscaping and site rehabilitation works. Additive materials (which may include clay, lime, cement and other mineral products not quarried on site) may only be used in the production of roading materials, and do not include bark, soil and sawdust. FS1445, FS1412, FS1445.7, FS1357.11, FS1316.9 and FS1444.340

495.81 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.13-M

Definition of Minimum Floor Levels. Define the following flood hazard and mitigation terminology: “Minimum floor levels”, including the criteria or formula for how the minimum floor levels are calculated. FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1270.1, FS1264.2, FS1295.67, FS1365.1, FS1450.305 and FS1367.57

Define and describe what a natural hazard means in the context of the district plan, including what situations make a natural hazard 'hazardous' and including: - the consideration that human occupation of an area and assets make a natural occurrence hazardous; and - clarification that natural hazards have differing levels of risk in regards to their impact on people and/or property and infrastructure. FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1270.1, FS1295.64 and FS1375.3

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Natural Hazard) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

Ensure consistency and that the definition and description of natural hazards gives effect to the RPS. FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1375.4 and FS1295.65

970 Tonkin & Taylor Ltd 970.5 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

T&T submits that the RMA definition of natural hazards should be included in Chapter 2 of the Plan. FS1273.29

310 Christchurch City Council 310.33 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Amend the definition as follows: Neighbourhood block area means an specified minimum area of no less than 8ha with a New Neighbourhood zoning. FS1347.4

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596 Radio New Zealand Limited 596.29 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Retain the wording of network utility operation as presently worded.

832 Transpower New Zealand Limited 832.13 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Retain the definitions of “network utility operation” and “network utility operator” as notified.

310 Christchurch City Council 310.36 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Amend the definition as follows: New neighbourhood hectare means a specified minimum area continuous 10,000m

2 of land for:

a. residential activities, including all associated open space and on-site parking areas; b. roads but excluding State Highways, and major arterial roads; and c. neighbourhood reserves of 3,000m

2 or larger as managed under the relevant

Activity Management Plan under the Local Government Act 2002.; but excludes land: d. to be vested in the Council as a local purpose reserve; e. subject to rock roll, liquefaction, subsidence or high flood hazard and where these

geotechnical constraints are not going to be remedied so that the land can contain residential units;

f. set aside to protect significant ecological, cultural, historic heritage, or landscape values; and

g. set aside for esplanade reserves or access strips that form part of a Garden and Heritage Park, Regional Park, Sports Park or Cemetery as managed under the relevant Activity Management Plan under the Local Government Act 2002.

FS1347.5

788 K Bush Road Ltd and Brian Gillman Ltd

788.2 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Definitions - New Neighbourhood Hectare - Retain the definition as proposed. FS1451.42, FS1353, FS1289, FS1398 and FS1466

Definition New Urban Zonings. Amend New urban zonings to whichever is more appropriate: - new areas to be zoned residential in the future; or - new neighbourhood zones. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1270.1

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Ngāi Tahu/Manawhenua. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought.

Submitter No.

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FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

Definition of non-residential activity: Review and amend the definitions relating to non-residential community based facilities and activities to reduce duplication and provide greater clarity, including consequential amendments. FS1420, FS1294.46, FS1270.1 and FS1332.4

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Orangatanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

160 Miles 160.10 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Chapter 2 Defintions New 'Outdoor Room'. Out Door Room: Max area of 30 M² adjoined to the building with direct access of living space. One wall 100% open and the other two a total of 50% total enclosure. The area may be roofed and where with 2.0M of a boundary (internal and road) have a Max height of 3.0M

1142 ADNZ Canterbury/ Westland Region 1142.10 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.15-O

Outdoor Room -We wish to amend the provision to read: Out Door Room: Max area of 30 M² adjoined to the building with direct access of living space. One wall 100% open and the other two a total of 50% total enclosure. The area may be roofed and where with 2.0M of a boundary (internal and road) have a Max height of 3.0M.

310 Christchurch City Council 310.14 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.16-P

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Parking space means a space on a site capable of, and available at any time for, accommodating one stationary 85 percentile motor vehicle excluding any spaces set aside for the display of vehicles. Reliant definitions Site Related definitions Parking area Parking building Parking lot Add Parking space to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate. FS1347.7 and FS1270.12

723 Mobil Oil NZ, Z Energy Ltd and BP Oil NZ Ltd

Amend the definition of Port Activities to appropriately recognise the critical fuel supply infrastructure and to include a specific reference to utilities. This could be achieved by retaining the definition subject to the following amendments (deletions in strikethrough and

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additions in underline): means the use of land, wharves, plant, equipment, buildings, utilities, wharflines and pipelines and other port related facilities and structures for: 1. cargo handling and passengers; 2. port administration; 3. maintenance and repair facilities; 4. bulk fuel supply and liquids storage 5. ship and boat building activities; 6. warehouses, storage areas and facilities; 7. parking areas; and 8. activities associated with: i. berthing; and ii. departure and surface movements of ships.

FS1444

915 Lyttelton Port Company Limited 915.5 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.16-P

Delete the proposed definition of ‘Port Activities’ and replace with the following: Port Activities Means: a. Cargo handling, including the loading, unloading, storage, processing and transit of cargo; b. Passenger handling, including the loading, unloading, and transit of passengers, including passenger or cruise ship terminals and associated facilities c. Maintenance and repair activities, including the maintenance and repair of vessels; d. Port administration; e. Trade and industry training facilities; f. Industries, including ship and boat building; g. Warehousing and distribution activities, including bulk fuel storage and associated pipeline networks; h. Facilities for yachting and recreational boating; i. Infrastructure, buildings, structures, signage, utilities, roads, carparking, rail, Offices and Food and Beverage Outlets associated with and supporting the above activities; j. Earthworks and quarrying associated with and supporting the above activities, including the reclaiming of land; And includes activities associated with: a. The surface navigation, berthing, manoeuvring, refuelling, storage, servicing and providoring, of vessels.

988 Mobil Oil New Zealand Ltd 988.29 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.16-P

Amend the definition of Port Activities to appropriately recognise the critical fuel supply infrastructure and to include a specific reference to utilities. This could be achieved by retaining the definition subject to the following amendments (deletions in strikethrough and additions in underline): means the use of land, wharves, plant, equipment, buildings, utilities, wharflines and pipelines and other port related facilities and structures for: 1. cargo handling and passengers; 2. port administration; 3. maintenance and repair facilities; 4. bulk fuel supply and liquids storage 5. ship and boat building activities;

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6. warehouses, storage areas and facilities; 7. parking areas; and 8. activities associated with:

i. berthing; and ii. departure and surface movements of ships.

FS1270.7

310 Christchurch City Council 310.15 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.16-P

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Public area means those parts of any building and associated outdoor areas normally available for use by the general public, exclusive of any areas used for services or access. Reliant definitions Access Building Related definitions Waste management area Add Public area to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate. FS1270.13

310 Christchurch City Council 310.16 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.17-Q

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Queuing space means the area of an access between the site boundary and the vehicle control point available for the queuing of vehicles. Reliant definitions Access Site boundary Vehicle control point Related definitions Parking space Add Queuing space to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate. FS1378.2 and FS1347.8

596 Radio New Zealand Limited 596.10 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.18-R

Add the following definition: 'Radiocommunications means: any transmission or reception of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, or intelligence of any nature by radio waves.'

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Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Rangatiratanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS 1449 and FS 1451

733 Meyn 733.1 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.18-R

Retain the definition of 'recreational activity,' but include 'rural activity' within the related definitions column. FS1462.1

733 Meyn 733.2 Support 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.18-R

Retain the definition of 'recreational facility'.

886.7 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.18-R

Include a definition of Regionally Significant Activities as follows: Regionally significant activity means an activity that has a significant contribution to the social, economic, and cultural well-being of the region. FS1412, FS1445, FS1357.12, FS1445.8 FS1316 and 1279.7

932 House Movers 932.2 Oppose 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Delete all provisions (including objectives, policies, rules, assessment criteria and other methods and reasons) on relocation of dwellings and buildings in the proposed plan, the definitions section, and elsewhere.

Amend the definitions section of the plan to accord with trade practice and usage so as to distinguish between the activities of removal, re-siting, and relocation of dwellings and buildings.

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Remainder of Port Hills and Banks Peninsula Slope Instability Management Area. FS1273.33

Delete all provisions (including objectives, policies, rules, assessment criteria and other methods and reasons) on removal of dwellings and buildings in the proposed plan, the definitions section, and elsewhere.

Amend the definitions section so it provides for the removal of buildings as a permitted activity in all areas and zones, except in relation to any scheduled identified heritage buildings, or any properly established conservation heritage precinct.

863.127 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions

Amend - new definition. The definition of ‘repair and maintenance’ is incorporated into the Replacement District Plan, as required by, and consistent with, the final decision on Plan Change 84.

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List > 2.1.18-R

FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434

310 Christchurch City Council 310.40 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.18-R

Add the definition and reliant definitions as follows: Residential allotment means an allotment created to contain a residential activity. Reliant definitions Allotment Residential activity Related definitions Lot Add Residential allotment to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

181 Divett 181.1 Neutral 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

New definition of residential business. FS1269.1

Delete all provisions (including objectives, policies, rules, assessment criteria and other methods and reasons) on re-siting of dwellings and buildings in the proposed plan, the definitions section, and elsewhere.

Amend the definitions section so it provides for the re-siting of buildings as a permitted activity in all areas and zones, except in relation to any scheduled identified heritage buildings, or any properly established conservation heritage precinct.

Amend the chapter so it accurately defines risk for erosion and subsidence. FS1243.5

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Rock fall) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

340 Akaroa Civic Trust 340.18 2-Chapter 2 Definitions

Add a definition of scale and form, including location as an aspect of scale and form.

Amend the chapter so it accurately defines serious effects. FS1243.5

310 Christchurch City Council 310.242 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List >

Add the following definition and reliant and related definitions: Show home means a building or part of a building constructed as a residential unit, that is displayed and promoted to encourage people to buy or construct similar residential units at a different site

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2.1.19-S (although upon sale, may remain on the same site or be relocated). Reliant definitions Building Residential unit Site Related definitions Relocation of a building Add Show home to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

Oppose undefined key terms - Significantly damage.

Oppose undefined key terms - Significant natural hazard.

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Significant natural hazard) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete.

FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

1145.6 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions

Add a definition of sites of Ngai Tahu cultural significance. Site of Ngai Tahu cultural significance means any site or area identified: (i) As an area of Statutory Acknowledgment in the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998;

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List > 2.1.19-S

(ii) Vested in the ownership of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu under the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998; (iii) Land which is held as Maori Land or Maori reserve land; (iv) Any site protected in a national water conservation order as being outstanding in its cultural significance to Ngai Tahu; or (v) Any other site identified in a district or regional plan or shown on the planning maps of a district or regional plan as being a culturally significant landscape, a site of wahi tapu or wahi taonga; or a site which the council holds information on as being a silent file. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1389, FS1422, FS1449, FS1451, FS1429.1, FS1449.7, FS1322.5, FS1256.2, FS1308.1, FS1325.1, FS1283.7, FS1349.32 and FS1270.29

Amend the Natural hazards proposal by bringing descriptions of the different types of hazards (Slope instability) and how they are determined/defined from the section 32 report to the definitions and seek additional guidance from MBIE and GNS Science technical guidance if the definitions are not complete. FS1420, FS1294.46 and FS1375.6

422 The Salvation Army 422.7 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.19-S

Add the following to the definition of supportive housing: housing (either individual or shared housing) for individuals supported by the Salvation Army. Shared housing provides for shared meals and recreation rooms, individual housing means all inclusive facilities (kitchen, ablutions). Supportive housing includes reintegration housing for recently released inmates supported by the Salvation Army.

Add in a definition for tertiary education student: 'means a person who is a registered student of, and is pursuing a course of study on a full-time basis at a tertiary education facility.' FS1436.8 and FS1442.8

Add a tertiary education student accommodation definition, stating: 'means professionally managed residential accommodation provided for the sole use of tertiary education students.' FS1436.9 and FS1442.9

Oppose undefined key terms - Tolerable level.

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832 Transpower New Zealand Limited 832.20 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.14-N

Definitions - NPR: Amend the definitions chapter by including the following new definitions: Transmission Line means the same as defined in the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009.”

310 Christchurch City Council 310.47 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.20-T

Add the following definition: Tsunami inundation area means the area as set out in Environment Canterbury report number R12/38 “Modelling coastal inundation in Christchurch and Kaiapoi from a South American Tsunami using topography from after the 2011 February Earthquake” (2012), NIWA. Add Tsunami inundation area to the reliant and related definitions of all other surviving definitions as appropriate.

Oppose undefined key terms - Unacceptable risk.

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Wāhi taonga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Wāhi tapu. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Waimakariri River Floodplain High Flood Hazard. FS1273.33

T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Waimakariri River Stopbank Floodplain. FS1273.33

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T&T submits that a definition should be included in the Plan in Chapter 2 (preferably) or in Chapter 5 for Waimakariri River Stopbank Setback. FS1273.33

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Wairuatanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

863.129 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.23-W

Amend - new definition. The definitions of ‘‘warehouse and distribution activities’ are incorporated into the Replacement District Plan, as required by, and consistent with, the final decision on Plan Change 84. FS1453, FS1435 and FS1434

Delete the following term and its definition from Chapter 2 – Definitions: Whanaungatanga. Make any consequential amendments necessary to give effect to the decisions sought. FS1345, FS1344, FS1353.2, FS1422, FS1449 and FS1451

310 Christchurch City Council 310.49 2-Chapter 2 Definitions > 2.1-Definitions List > 2.1.23-W

Amend the definition and reliant and related definitions as follows: Work bay means an the area of not more than 50m

2 within a service station or motor-servicing facility

used for the repair and/or maintenance of motor vehicles, including access. Reliant definitions Access Motor-servicing facility Service station Related definitions Service station

Appendix 6: Remaining definitions that can be deleted in favour of the plain

English definition and not submitted on but still required as notified

Still required as notified No longer required

Remaining definitions that can be deleted in favour of the plain English

definition

District centre

Local centre

Neighbourhood centre

Finer grain retailing

Remaining definitions not submitted on

Active transport

Apartment

Approved building

Articulation

Automotive and/or marine supplier

Banks Peninsula

Building line restriction

Christchurch City Council Datum

Christchurch District excluding Banks

Peninsula Ward

Contaminated land

Development contribution

Dripline

Duplex

EDM (relocate to Abbreviations)

EDM core public transport route

Erection of a building

Freight hub

Front site

Future development allotment (if Rule

Alcohol licence

Building consent platform

Farming and agricultural supplier

Food court

Future development allotment (if Rule

8.4.2.1 deleted)

Garden and patio supplier

Greater Christchurch area of

Habitable building

Legally defined parcel of land

New neighbourhood entry lot

New neighbourhood residential unit types

New neighbourhood target yield

Office furniture, equipment and systems

suppliers

Paved impermeable surface

Peripheral boundary length (if Rule

8.2.4.5 deleted)

Point strip

Residential amenity

8.4.2.1 retained)

Greenfield

Mechanical ventilation

Park and ride facilities

Peripheral boundary length (if Rule

8.2.4.5 retained)

Principal building

Private way

Rail siding

Residential building platform

Right-of-way

Road reserve

Roadway

Rural produce

Standalone house

Tavern

Terrace

Vehicle control point

Wetland

Appendix 7: Table showing the Council's position on inconsistent definitions

History of Definitions - Inconsistencies in Council's Earlier Position

The below tables set out the evolution of those definitions where inconsistencies have subsequently

arisen as a result of decisions, mediation, evidence and Hearings to date. Council's final wording for

these definitions is also included in the tables.

Definition as Notified Reliant Definitions (as Notified)

Community facility means any land and/or building or part thereof intended to be used principally by members of the community for recreation, entertainment, education, health care, safety and welfare, worship, cultural or deliberation purposes. Community facilities include reserves, recreation and entertainment facilities, community infrastructure such as libraries and community halls, education activities, health care facilities, care facilities, emergency service facilities and spiritual facilities, but do not include privately (as opposed to publicly) owned recreation and entertainment facilities, or restaurants.

Building Care facility Community infrastructure Education activity Emergency service facilities Entertainment facility Health care facility Recreation facility Reserve Restaurant Spiritual facility

Definition submitted on? Yes

Changes to Definition (1) (Chapter 14 - Residential)

Source of Changes Chapter Lead

Community facility means any land and/or building or part thereof intended to be used principally by members of the community for recreation, entertainment, education, health care, safety and welfare, worship, cultural or deliberation purposes. Community facilities include reserves, recreation and entertainment facilities, community infrastructure such as libraries and community halls, education activities, health care facilities, care facilities, emergency service facilities, community corrections facilities, [community welfare facilities] and spiritual facilities, but do not include privately (as opposed to publicly) owned recreation and entertainment facilities, or restaurants. Reliant definitions: Building Care facility Community corrections facility Community infrastructure Education activity Emergency service facilities Entertainment facility Health care facility Recreation facility

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number #495 Crown)

Scott Blair

Reserve Restaurant Spiritual facility

Changes to Definition (2) Chapter 15 - Commercial and Chapter 16 - Industrial

Community facility means any land and/or building or part thereof intended to be used principally by members of the community for recreation, entertainment, education, health care, safety and welfare, worship, cultural or deliberation purposes. Community facilities include reserves, recreation and entertainment facilities, community infrastructure such as libraries and community halls, education activities, health care facilities, care facilities, emergency service facilities, community corrections facilities, [community welfare facilities], and spiritual facilities, but do not include privately (as opposed to publicly) owned recreation and entertainment facilities, or restaurants. Reliant definitions: Building Care facility Community corrections facility Community infrastructure Education activity Emergency service facilities Entertainment facility Health care facility Recreation facility Reserve Restaurant Spiritual facility

Hearing - Rebuttal Evidence of Mark Stevenson dated 4 May 2015 (response to submission number 495, The Crown) Strikeout underlined italics bold = new strikeouts from evidence in chief version Underlined italics bold = new additions in rebuttal evidence

Mark Stevenson

Council Position / Final definition wording Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Scott Blair

Community facility means any land and/or building or part thereof intended to be used principally by members of the community for recreation, entertainment, education, health care, safety and welfare, worship, cultural or deliberation purposes. Community facilities include reserves, recreation and entertainment facilities, community infrastructure such as libraries and community halls, education activities, health care facilities, care facilities, emergency service facilities, community corrections facilities, [community welfare facilities], and spiritual facilities, but do not include privately (as opposed to publicly) owned recreation and entertainment facilities, or restaurants.

Reliant Definitions Building Care facility Community corrections facility Community infrastructure Education activity Emergency service facilities Entertainment facility Health care facility Recreation facility Reserve Restaurant Spiritual facility

Education activity means the use of land and/or buildings for the provision of regular instruction or training by suitably qualified instructors, and includes ancillary administrative, boarding/residential accommodation, spiritual, recreation, cultural and shared facilities, and also includes pre-schools. Boarding/residential accommodation shall be ancillary to education activity on that site. For the purpose of calculating the parking requirement, education activity shall also be deemed to include any auditorium used, at least in part, for the education activity. Educational facility has the same meaning. Education activity includes trade and industry training facilities.

Building Pre-school Recreation activity Site Spiritual facility Trade and industry training facility

Changes to Definition (1) Ch - 6A, 6B, 6C Temporary Activities 1B

Unknown at this stage - SoI stage Statement of Issues issued 14/05/15 identifies this definition as being relevant for this Chapter.

Peter Eman

Changes to Definition (2) Chapter 14 - Residential

Education activity means the use of land and/or buildings for the provision of regular instruction teaching or training, or out of school care by suitably qualified instructors, and includes the use of ancillary administrative, boarding/residential accommodation, spiritual, recreation, health and cultural and shared facilities, and also includes early childhood education facilities and pre-schools. The use of Bboarding/residential accommodation shall be ancillary to education activity on that site. Where community activities occur in education facilities, the parking requirements will be those for education activity. For the purpose of calculating the parking requirement, education activity shall also be deemed to include any auditorium used, at least in part, for the education activity. Educational facility has the same meaning. Education activity includes trade and industry training facilities.

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Mr Blair, Evidence in Chief (Council), paragraph 13.6] and [Supplementary Statement of Evidence of Mr Blair Topic 3)

Scott Blair

Education activity means the use of land and/or buildings for the provision of regular instruction teaching or training by suitably qualified instructors, or

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F

Scott Blair

out of school care, and includesing the use of ancillary administrative, boarding/residential accommodation, spiritual, recreation, health and cultural and shared facilities (all of which may be shared), and also includes pre- schools. Bboarding/residential accommodation shall be ancillary to education activity on that site. For the purpose of calculating the parking requirement, education activity shall also be deemed to include any auditorium used, at least in part, for the education activity. Educational facility has the same meaning. Education activity It also includes the use of trade and industry training facilities and pre-school facilities. Reliant Definitions: Building Pre-school facility Recreation activity Site Spiritual facility Trade and industry training facility

Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To update the wording (e.g. 'instruction' to 'teaching'); make it clear that out of school care is included; add health facilities to provide for sick bays; allow for sharing of facilities between schools and between schools and the Council (e.g. Riccarton library); and delete that part of the definition which was effectively a rule.

Changes to Definition (3) Chapter 7 - Transport

Education activity means the use of land and/or buildings for the provision of regular instruction or training, or out of school care, by suitably qualified instructors, and includinges ancillary administrative, boarding/residential accommodation, spiritual, recreation, health and cultural and shared facilities, (all of which may be shared), and Bboarding/residential accommodation shall be ancillary to education activity on that site. For the purpose of calculating the parking requirement, education activity shall also be deemed to include any auditorium used, at least in part, for the education activity. Educational facility has the same meaning. Education activity It also includes the use of trade and industry training facilities and pre-school facilities.

Hearing - evidence in chief dated 26 May 2015 (in response to submission numbers 656, Catholic Diocese of Christchurch; and 837 Rangi Ruru Girls' School). Note consistent with Scott Blair Annexure F above.

David Falconer

Education activity means the use of land and/or buildings for the provision of regular instruction or training, or out of school care,by suitably qualified instructors, and includesing ancillary administrative, boarding/residential accommodation, spiritual, recreation, health and cultural and shared

Reliant Definitions Building Pre-school Recreation activity Site

facilities (all of which may be shared), and also includes pre-schools. Bboarding/residential accommodation shall be ancillary to education activity on that site. It also includes the use of trade and industry training facilities and pre-school facilities. For the purpose of calculating the parking requirement, education activity shall also be deemed to include any auditorium used, at least in part, for the education activity. Educational facility has the same meaning. Education activity includes trade and industry training facilities.

Spiritual facility Trade and industry training facility

Health care facility means land and/or buildings used for the provision of physical and mental health services for people, including: a. hospitals and ancillary gymnasiums and/or pools which are part of a

hospital service and treatment programme;

b. care facilities for the elderly and/or the disabled which include medical

facilities and may incorporate on-site accommodation;

c. base facilities for the provision of off-site health services, including

medical centres, clinics and consulting rooms, in which consultations

between health care professionals and patients occur;

d. accessory buildings and activities, such as kitchen and laundry facilities,

located on the same site;

but excludes facilities used for: e. the promotion of physical fitness or beauty such as gymnasiums and/or

pools (except where ancillary to a hospital service or treatment

programme);

f. beauty clinics; and

g. weight control clinics.

Accessory building Building Care facility Gymnasium Hospital Site

Peter Eman

Health care facility means land and/or buildings used for the provision of physical and mental health services for people, including:

a. hospitals and ancillary gymnasiums

and/or pools which are part of a

hospital service and treatment

programme;

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (Blair first statement of rebuttal, para 25.2; Transcript 20/04/15, page 1193 and 1210)

Scott Blair

b. care facilities for the elderly and/or

the disabled which include medical

facilities and may incorporate on-site

accommodation but does not include

care facilities for the elderly provided

within a retirement village;

c. base facilities for the provision of off-

site health services, including medical

centres, clinics and consulting rooms,

in which consultations between health

care professionals and patients occur;

d. accessory buildings and activities,

such as kitchen and laundry facilities,

located on the same site;

but excludes facilities used for: e. the promotion of physical fitness or

beauty such as gymnasiums and/or

pools (except where ancillary to a

hospital service or treatment

programme);

Health care facility means land and/or buildings used for the provision of physical and mental health, or health-related welfare services for people by registered health practitioners (approved under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003), including: a. hospitals and ancillary gymnasiums and/or pools which are part of a hospital service and treatment programme; b. care facilities for the elderly and/or the disabled which include medical facilities and may incorporate on-site accommodation; c. base facilities for the provision of off-site health services, including medical centres, clinics and consulting rooms, in which consultations between health care professionals and patients occur; d. accessory buildings and activities, such as kitchen and laundry facilities, located on the same site; a. medical practitioners; b. dentists and dental services; c. opticians;

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To remove an inappropriate overlap with residential-based care for the elderly (which is a residential, not health-care, activity) and make it more clearly activities-based.

Scott Blair

d. physiotherapists; e. medical social workers and counsellors; f. midwives; g. paramedical practitioners; h. diagnostic laboratories; i. day care facilities for the elderly and

disabled; j. accessory offices and retail activity to the

above but excludes excluding facilities used for: k. e.the promotion of physical fitness, or

beauty such as gymnasiums and/or pools (except where ancillary to a hospital service or treatment programme); and

l. f.beauty clinics.; and g.weight control clinics.

Health care facility

means land and/or buildings used for the provision of physical and mental health, or health-related welfare services for people by registered health practitioners (approved under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003) services for people, including:

a. medical practitioners; b. dentists and dental services; c. opticians; d. physiotherapists; e. medical social workers and counsellors; f. midwives; g. paramedical practitioners; h. diagnostic laboratories; i. day care facilities for the elderly and disabled; j. accessory offices and retail activity to the above

but excluding facilities used for: k. the promotion of physical fitness, such as gymnasiums

and/or pools (except where ancillary to a hospital service or treatment programme);

l. beauty clinics; and m. health care in Retirement Villages.

h. hospitals and ancillary gymnasiums and/or pools which are part

of a hospital service and treatment programme;

i. care facilities for the elderly and/or the disabled which include

medical facilities and may incorporate on-site accommodation;

j. base facilities for the provision of off-site health services,

including medical centres, clinics and consulting rooms, in which

consultations between health care professionals and patients

occur;

k. accessory buildings and activities, such as kitchen and laundry

facilities, located on the same site;

Reliant Definitions

Accessory building Building Care facility Gymnasium Hospital Site

but excludes facilities used for: l. the promotion of physical fitness or beauty such as gymnasiums

and/or pools (except where ancillary to a hospital service or

treatment programme);

m. beauty clinics; and

n. weight control clinics.

Height in relation to a building means the vertical distance between ground level at any point and the highest part of the building immediately above that point, except that for the purpose of calculating height in all zones, account shall be taken of parapets, but not of:

a. radio and television aerials attached to a residential unit, provided that the

maximum height normally permitted by the rules for the zone is not

exceeded by more than 2.5 metres; and

b. finials, provided that the maximum height normally permitted by the rules

for the zone is not exceeded by more than 1.5 metres.

c. lift shafts, plant rooms, water tanks, air conditioning units, ventilation ducts,

chimneys and antennae and similar architectural features on buildings in all

Commercial and Industrial Zones including the Special Purpose (Wigram)

Zone area, the Central City Business and Mixed Use Zones, the Cultural 4

Zone, the Living 5 Zone in the Central City, Central City Living Zone and the

Special Purpose (Airport) Zone, provided they do not exceed an additional 6

metres or 20% of the height of a building (whichever is lesser) and not more

than 25% of the plan area of a building.

d. chimneys (not exceeding 1.1 metres in any direction) except allowed for in

the Central City Living and L5 Zones under subclause (3) above.

e. any utility or part of a utility with a horizontal dimension of less than 55

millimetres.

Building Ground level Utility

Peter Eman

Height in relation to a building means the vertical distance between ground level at any point and the highest part of the building immediately above that point, except that for the purpose of calculating height in all zones,

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To exempt all radio and television

Scott Blair

account shall be taken of parapets, but not of: a. radio and television aerials attached

to a residential unit, provided that the

maximum height normally permitted

by the rules for the zone is not

exceeded by more than 2.5 metres;

b. finials, provided that the maximum

height normally permitted by the

rules for the zone is not exceeded by

more than 1.5 metres.;

c. lift shafts, plant rooms, water tanks,

air conditioning units, ventilation

ducts, chimneys and antennae and

similar architectural features on

buildings in all Open Space Zones;

Commercial and Industrial Zones

including the Special Purpose

(Wigram) Zone area, the Central City

Business and Mixed Use Zones, the

Cultural 4 Zone, the Living 5 Zone in

the Central City, Central City Living

Zone and the Specialfic Purpose

(Wigram), (Tertiary Education),

(Hospital) and (Airport) Zones;,

provided they do not exceed an

additional 6 metres or 20% of the

height of a building (whichever is

lesser) and not more than 25% of the

plan area of a building.

d. chimneys (not exceeding 1.1 metres in

any direction) except allowed for in

the Central City Living and L5 Zones

under subclause (3) above in

e. all other zones.

f. any utility or part of a utility with a

horizontal dimension of less than 55

millimetres.;

g. exceed the allowed zone height by no

more than 3m or 20% of the building

height (whichever is greater);

h. any pole or support structure for flood

or training lights accessory to a minor

or major sports facility, provided that

their height does not exceed 40m.

aerials; standardise the format with respect to measurements; amend clause (c) so that it refers to the Stage 2 - specific updated zone names; resolve a conflict between clauses (a) and (d) with respect to chimneys; and to exempt the spires and towers of spiritual facilities (in lieu of operative plan rule 9.3.5.1) and sports facility-related floodlights not considered of a nature to generate adverse shading- related effects up to the specified height.

Reliant Definitions:

Antenna

Building

Ground level

Major sports facility

Minor sports facility

Spiritual facility

Utility

Height in relation to a building means the vertical distance between ground level at any point and the highest part of the building immediately above that point, except that for the purpose of calculating height in all zones, account shall be taken of parapets, but not of:

a. radio and television aerials attached

to a residential unit, provided that the

maximum height normally permitted

by the rules for the zone is not

exceeded by more than 2.5 metres;

b. finials, provided that the maximum

height normally permitted by the

rules for the zone is not exceeded by

more than 1.5 metres.

c. lift shafts, plant rooms, water tanks,

air conditioning units, ventilation

ducts, chimneys and antennae and

similar architectural features on

buildings in all Commercial and

Iindustrial Zzones including the

Special Purpose (Wigram) Zone area,

the Central City Business and Mixed

Use Zones, the Cultural 4 Zone, the

Living 5 Zone in the Central City,

Central City Living Zone and the

Special Purpose (Airport) Zone,

provided they do not exceed an

additional 6 metres or 20% of the

height of a building (whichever is

lesser) and not more than 25% of the

plan area of a building.

d. chimneys (not exceeding 1.1 metres in

Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission numbers 310 (FS1436 and FS1422), Christchurch City Council; 756, CPIT; 793, Church Property Trustees; and 922, Orion.

Mark Stevenson

any direction) except allowed for in

the Central City Living and L5 Zones

under subclause (3) above.

e. any utility or part of a utility with a

horizontal dimension of less than 55

millimetres.

f. Church spires or bell towers.

Height in relation to a building means the vertical distance between ground level at any point and the highest part of the building immediately above that point, except that for the purpose of calculating height in all zones, account shall be taken of parapets, but not of: a. radio and television aerials attached to a residential unit, provided

that the maximum height normally permitted by the rules for the

zone is not exceeded by more than 2.5 metres; and

b. finials, provided that the maximum height normally permitted by

the rules for the zone is not exceeded by more than 1.5 metres.

c. lift shafts, plant rooms, water tanks, air conditioning units,

ventilation ducts, chimneys and antennae and similar architectural

features on buildings in all Open Space Zones; Commercial and

Industrial Zones including the Special Purpose (Defence Wigram),

(Tertiary Education), (Hospital) and (Airport) Zones; area, the

Central City Business and Mixed Use Zones, the Cultural 4 Zone,

the Living 5 Zone in the Central City, Central City Living Zone and

the Special Purpose (Airport) Zone, provided they do not exceed

an additional 6 metres or 20% of the height of a building

(whichever is lesser) and not more than 25% of the plan area of a

building.

d. chimneys (not exceeding 1.1 metres in any direction); except

allowed for in the Central City Living and L5 Zones under

subclause (3) above.

e. any utility or part of a utility with a horizontal dimension of less

than 55 millimetres;

f. exceed the allowed zone height by no more than 3m or 20% of

the building height (whichever is greater);

g. any pole or support structure for flood or training lights accessory

to a minor or major sports facility, provided that their height

does not exceed 40m; and

h. Church spires or bell towers.

Reliant Definitions Building Ground level Utility

Definition as Notified Reliant Definitions

(as Notified)

Landscaping except in the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, means the provision of tree and/or shrub plantings and may include any ancillary lawn, water, rocks, paved areas or amenity features. In the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, landscaping means the provision of predominantly tree and/or shrub plantings and may include some ancillary areas of lawn or other amenity features. Landscaped area and landscaping strip shall have the same meaning.

Landscaping except in the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, means the provision of tree and/or shrub plantings and may include any ancillary lawn, water, rocks, paved areas or amenity features. In the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, landscaping means the provision of predominantly trees and/or shrub plantings and may include some ancillary areas of lawn or other amenity features. Landscaped area and landscaping strip shall have the same meaning.

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: The Stage 1 definition (and the residential-specific amendment proposed via Council submission) is too broad, allowing for design elements that are not plant based when landscaping should be primarily about planting (although hardscaping can be important too, especially in higher density situations where 100% use of soft/plant based design may be impractical). The landscaping definition specific to commercial and industrial zones proposed via Council submission (proposed in Stage 2) makes it clear that the primary emphasis is on planting (while still allowing for alternatives where necessary).

Scott Blair

Note: Mark Stevenson recommends two new definitions "Landscape area" and "Landscaping strip" but in evidence states - "suggested that the Panel reserve its decision on the merits of the definition of Landscaping pending consideration of the replacement proposed in Stage 2".

Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Mark Stevenson

Council Position / Final definition wording Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson

Landscaping

except in the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, means the provision of tree and/or shrub plantings and may include any ancillary lawn, water, rocks, paved areas or amenity features. In the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, landscaping means the provision of predominantly trees and/or shrub plantings and

may include some ancillary areas of lawn or other amenity features. Landscaped area and landscaping strip shall have the same meaning.

Place of assembly means the use of land and/or buildings principally for the public or private assembly of people for recreation, education, worship, culture or deliberation purposes and includes recreation and entertainment facilities, clubrooms, pavilions, school halls and auditoriums, churches and church halls, and community facilities such as community halls and libraries.

Building Community facility Entertainment facility Recreation facility

Peter Eman

Place of assembly means the use of land and/or buildings principally for the public or private assembly of people for recreation, education, worship, culture or deliberation purposes and includes recreation and entertainment facilities, clubrooms, pavilions, school halls and auditoriums, churches and church halls, and community facilities such as community halls and libraries.

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A

Scott Blair

Place of assembly means the use of land and/or buildings used principally for the public or private assembly of people for recreational, education, worship spiritual, cultureal or deliberation purposes and includes recreation and entertainment facilities, clubrooms, pavilions, school halls and auditoriums, churches and church halls spiritual facilities, and community facilities such as community halls and libraries. Reliant Definitions: Building Community facility Entertainment facility Recreation facility Spiritual facility

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To improve grammar and alignment of the definition with other relevant definitions.

Scott Blair

Place of assembly

means the use of land and/or buildings used principally for the public or private assembly of people for recreation, education, worship, culture or deliberation purposes and includes recreation and entertainment facilities, clubrooms, pavilions, school halls and auditoriums, churches and church halls, and community facilities such as community halls and libraries.

Reliant Definitions Building Community facility Entertainment facility Recreation facility

Pre-school means land and/or buildings used for the education or care of four or more children (in addition to any children resident on the site or the children of the persons providing the education or care) under the age of six years by the day or part of a day, but not for any continuous period of more than seven consecutive days. Includes a crèche, after-school care facility, kindergarten, kohanga reo or play centre, but does not include a school.

Building Site

Peter Eman

Pre-school activity means the use of land and/or buildings used for the early childhood education or care of four three or more children (in addition to any children resident on the site or the children of the persons providing the education or care) under the age of six years by the day or part of a day, but not for any continuous period of more than seven consecutive days. Includes a crèche, after-school care facility, kindergarten, kohanga reo or play centre, but does not include a school.

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To standardise, in conjunction with the introduction of Pre-school facility, the name and content with that of other definitions (e.g. Recreation activity and Recreation facility) which recognise that the activity can occur independent of a building; provide for community activities that occur in schools; make more consistent with Ministry of Education terminology (to make clear that 'early childhood' and 'pre-school' mean the same thing); and delete that part (the last sentence) included in the Pre- school facility definition.

Scott Blair

Changes to Definition (3) Chapter 15 - Source of Changes Chapter Lead

Commercial and Chapter 16 - Industrial

Pre-school means land and/or buildings used for the education or care of four or more children (in addition to any children resident on the site or the children of the persons providing the education or care) under the age of six years by the day or part of a day, but not for any continuous period of more than seven consecutive days. Includes a crèche, after-school care facility, kindergarten, kohanga reo or play centre, but does not include a school.

Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 495 (FS1420, FS1294, FS1270), The Crown).

Mark Stevenson

Council Position / Final definition wording Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Scott Blair and Mark Stevenson

means the use of land and/or buildings used for the early childhood education or care of more than four or more children (in addition to any children resident on the site or the children of the persons providing the education or care) under the age of six years by the day or part of a day, but not for any continuous period of more than seven consecutive days. Includes a crèche, after-school care facility, kindergarten, kohanga reo or play centre, but does not include a school.

Reliant Definitions Building Site

Sensitive activities means: a. in relation to electricity-related assets:

i. residential activities;

ii. education activities including pre‐schools;

iii. guest accommodation;

iv. health care facilities and any elderly persons’ housing units or

complex.

b. in relation to noise:

i. residential activities, including family flats and any elderly persons'

housing units or complex, but excluding those in conjunction with

rural activities that comply with the rules in the relevant district plans

as at 23 August 2008;

ii. education activities including pre-schools, but not including flight

training or other trade and industry training facilities located on land

zoned or legally used for commercial or industrial activities;

iii. guest accommodation, except that which is designed, constructed and

operated to a standard to mitigate the effects of aircraft noise on

occupants within the airport noise contours;

iv. health care facilities; and

v. any one or more of the following activities located in the Port

Accessory building Care facility Commercial activities District Plan Education activity Elderly person’s housing unit Guest accommodation Health care facility Hospital Industrial activity Pre-school Residential activity Residential unit Rural activity Trade and industry training facility

Influences Overlay Area shown on the planning maps:

A. residential unit or family flat, a habitable accessory building, or a

residential activity;

B. elderly persons’ housing complex or care facility;

C. education activities;

D. any health care facilities, including hospitals or convalescent

homes, that contain sleeping facilities for any person; and

E. guest accommodation.

Sensitive activities means:

a. in relation to hazardous substances and

electricity-related assets:

ii. education activities including pre‐

schools facilities;

iv. health care facilities and any

elderly persons’ housing units or

complex.

i. residential activities, including

family flats and any elderly

persons' housing units or

complex, but excluding those in

conjunction with rural activities

that comply with the rules in the

relevant district plans as at 23

August 2008;

ii. education activities including pre-

schools facilities, but not

including flight training or other

trade and industry training

facilities located on land zoned or

legally used for commercial or

industrial activities;

iii. guest accommodation, except

that which is designed,

constructed and operated to a

standard to mitigate the effects

of aircraft noise on occupants

within the airport noise contours;

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: To define sensitive activities with respect to hazardous substances; and align the definition with Stage 2's Pre-school facility and the absence of a Family flat definition (no longer necessary as the result of LURP actions).

Scott Blair

v. any one or more of the following

activities located in the Port

Influences Overlay Area shown

on the planning maps:

A. residential unit or family

flat, a habitable accessory

building, or a residential

activity;

B. elderly persons’ housing

complex or care facility;

D. any health care facilities,

including hospitals or

convalescent homes, that

contain sleeping facilities

for any person; and

E. guest accommodation

Accessory building Building Care facility Commercial activities District Plan Education activity Elderly person’s housing unit Guest accommodation Hazardous substance Health care facility Hospital Industrial activity Pre-school facility Residential activity Residential unit Rural activity Trade and industry training facility

Sensitive activities means: c. in relation to electricity-related assets:

v. residential activities;

vi. education activities including pre‐

schools;

vii. guest accommodation;

viii. health care facilities and any

elderly persons’ housing units or

Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council; 495 (FS1420, FS1294, FS1270, FS 1444, FS1295, FS 1339 and FS1359), The Crown; 774, Liquigas Ltd; 832 (FS1339 and FS1339), Transpower NZ Ltd; 863 (FS1453,

Mark Stevenson

complex.

d. in relation to noise:

vi. residential activities, including

family flats and any elderly

persons' housing units or

complex, but excluding those in

conjunction with rural activities

that comply with the rules in the

relevant district plans as at 23

August 2008;

vii. education activities including pre-

schools, but not including flight

training or other trade and

industry training facilities located

on land zoned or legally used for

commercial or industrial

activities;

viii. guest accommodation, except

that which is designed,

constructed and operated to a

standard to mitigate the effects

of aircraft noise on occupants

within the airport noise contours;

ix. health care facilities; and

x. any one or more of the following

activities located in the Port

Influences Overlay Area shown

on the planning maps:

A. residential unit or family

flat, a habitable accessory

building, or a residential

activity;

B. elderly persons’ housing

complex or care facility;

C. education activities

including pre schools;

D. any health care facilities,

including hospitals or

convalescent homes, that

contain sleeping facilities

for any person; and

FS1435, FS1434, FS1315, FS1314, FS1351 and FS1357), CIAL; 897 (FS1444, 1277 and FS1359), KiwiRail; 915, Lyttelton Port Company; 922, Orion NZ; 1014 (FS1379, FS1346 and FS1450), Gelita NZ).

Council Position / Final definition wording Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson

Sensitive activities

means: i. Residential activities;

ii. Education activities;

iii. Guest accommodation; and

iv. Health care facilities;

v. Custodial correction facilities with overnight accommodation

But excludes in relation to airport noise

(a) Any residential activities in conjunction with rural activities

that comply with the rules in the relevant district plans as at 23

August 2008;

(b) flight training or other trade and industry training facilities

located on land zoned or legally used for commercial or

industrial activities; and

(c) Guest accommodation, which is designed, constructed and

operated to a standard to mitigate the effects of aircraft noise

on occupant

(d) Health care facilities with no accommodation for overnight

e. in relation to electricity-related assets:

ix. residential activities;

x. education activities including pre‐schools;

xi. guest accommodation;

xii. health care facilities and any elderly persons’ housing

units or complex.

f. in relation to noise:

xi. residential activities, including family flats and any elderly

persons' housing units or complex, but excluding those in

conjunction with rural activities that comply with the rules

in the relevant district plans as at 23 August 2008;

xii. education activities including pre-schools, but not

including flight training or other trade and industry

training facilities located on land zoned or legally used for

commercial or industrial activities;

xiii. guest accommodation, except that which is designed,

constructed and operated to a standard to mitigate the

effects of aircraft noise on occupants within the airport

noise contours;

xiv. health care facilities; and

Reliant Definitions Accessory building Care facility Commercial activities District Plan Education activity Elderly person’s housing unit Guest accommodation Health care facility Hospital Industrial activity Pre-school Residential activity Residential unit Rural activity Trade and industry training facility

xv. any one or more of the following activities located in the

Port Influences Overlay Area shown on the planning maps:

F. residential unit or family flat, a habitable accessory

building, or a residential activity;

G. elderly persons’ housing complex or care facility;

H. education activities;

I. any health care facilities, including hospitals or

convalescent homes, that contain sleeping facilities

for any person; and

J. guest accommodation.

Service station means any site where the primary activity is the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels, including petrol, LPG, CNG and diesel, and may include any one or more of the following ancillary activities:

a. the sale or hire of kerosene, alcohol based fuels, lubricating oils, tyres,

batteries, vehicle spare parts, trailers and other accessories normally

associated with motor vehicles;

b. the mechanical repair, servicing and cleaning of motor vehicles (other

than heavy vehicles) and domestic garden equipment but not panel

beating, spray painting and heavy engineering such as engine reboring

and crankshaft grinding;

c. truck stops;

d. inspection and certification of motor vehicles;

e. the ancillary sale of other goods for the convenience and comfort of

service station customers;

f. but shall not include any industrial activity.

Heavy vehicle Industrial activity Site

Changes to Definition (1)Chapter 14 - Residential

a. the sale or hire of kerosene, alcohol

based fuels, lubricating oils, tyres,

batteries, vehicle spare parts, trailers and

other accessories normally associated

with motor vehicles;

b. the mechanical repair, servicing and

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure A (response to submission number 723 (evidence of Karen Blair))

Scott Blair

cleaning of motor vehicles (other than

heavy vehicles) and domestic garden

equipment but not panel beating, spray

painting and heavy engineering such as

engine reboring and crankshaft grinding;

c. truck stops;

d. inspection and certification of motor

vehicles; the ancillary sale of other goods

for the convenience and comfort of

service station customers; where the

public floor area devoted to their display

or sale does not exceed 250 square

metres, unless a greater floor area is

otherwise provided for in the zone;

e. but shall not include any industrial

activity.

a. the sale or hire of kerosene, alcohol

based fuels, lubricating oils, tyres,

batteries, vehicle spare parts, trailers

and other accessories normally

associated with motor vehicles;

b. the mechanical repair, servicing and

cleaning of motor vehicles (other than

heavy vehicles) and domestic garden

equipment but not panel beating,

spray painting and heavy engineering

such as engine reboring and

crankshaft grinding;

c. truck stops;

d. inspection and certification of motor

vehicles;

e. the ancillary sale of other goods for

the convenience and comfort of

service station customers;

f. but shall not include any industrial

activity.

Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 397, Rockgas Ltd; 723, Mobil NZ Ltd, Z Energy Ltd and BP Oil NZ Ltd; 988 (FS1270), Mobil Oil NZ Ltd).

Mark Stevenson

Council Position / Final definition wording

Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson

Service station

means any site where the primary activity is the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels, including petrol, LPG, CNG and diesel, and may include any one or more of the following ancillary activities: a. the sale or hire of kerosene, alcohol based fuels, lubricating oils,

tyres, batteries, vehicle spare parts, trailers and other accessories

normally associated with motor vehicles;

b. the mechanical repair, servicing and cleaning of motor vehicles

(other than heavy vehicles) and domestic garden equipment but

not panel beating, spray painting and heavy engineering such as

c. truck stops;

e. the ancillary sale of other goods for the convenience and comfort

of service station customers;

f. but shall not include any industrial activity.

Reliant Definitions Heavy vehicle Industrial activity Site

Site means an area of land or volume of space shown on a plan with defined boundaries, whether legally or otherwise defined boundaries, and includes: a. an area of land which is:

i. comprised in a single allotment, or other legally defined parcel of

land, and held in a single certificate of title; or

ii. comprised in a single allotment or legally defined parcel of land for

which a separate certificate of title could be issued without further

consent of the Council;

being in any case the smaller land area of (i) or (ii); or b. an area of land which comprises two or more adjoining legally defined

parcels of land held together in one certificate of title in such a way that

the lots cannot be dealt with separately without prior consent of the

Council; or

c. an area of land which is comprised of two or more adjoining certificates

of title where such titles are:

i. subject to a condition imposed under Section 77 of the Building Act

2004 or;

ii. held together in such a way that they cannot be dealt with

separately without the prior consent of the Council;

d. in the case of land subdivided under the cross lease or company lease

systems (other than strata titles), site shall mean an area of land

containing:

i. a building or buildings for residential or business purposes with any

accessory building(s), plus any land exclusively restricted to the

Access Accessory building Adjoining Allotment Boundary Building Council Legally defined parcel of land Lot Residential unit Subdivision

users of that/those building(s); or

ii. a remaining share or shares in the fee simple creating a vacant

part(s) of the whole for future cross lease or company lease

purposes; and

e. in the case of land subdivided under the Unit Titles Act 2010 (other than

strata titles), site shall mean an area of land containing a principal unit or

proposed unit on a unit plan together with its accessory units; and

f. in the case of strata titles, or where one or more residential unit is

proposed to be erected above another residential unit, site shall mean

the underlying certificate of title of the entire land containing the strata

titles, immediately prior to subdivision.

Site also shall include the access to the site.

Peter Eman

Site means an area of land or volume of space shown on a plan with defined boundaries, whether legally or otherwise defined boundaries, and includes:

a. an area of land which is:

i. comprised in a single allotment,

or other legally defined parcel of

land, and held in a single

certificate of title; or

ii. comprised in a single allotment

or legally defined parcel of land

for which a separate certificate

of title could be issued without

further consent of the Council;

being in any case the smaller land area of (i) or (ii); or

b. an area of land which comprises two

or more adjoining legally defined

parcels of land held together in one

certificate of title in such a way that

the lots cannot be dealt with

separately without prior consent of

the Council; or

c. an area of land which is comprised of

two or more adjoining certificates of

Hearing - Council closing legal submissions dated 23 April 2015: Annexure F Notes reason for change in Stage 2: This clause, in its original form, was deleted from the Stage 1 definition because the Specific Purpose (Tertiary Education) Zone wasn't being reviewed until Stage 2. Reinstated and reworded to resolve a debate over the meaning of the operative wording of Site when a particular facility (e.g. University of Canterbury or a school like Christs College) owns/uses several physical sites (i.e. the site of an activity could extend to encompass more than one physical site); and to limit it to particular facilities so that, for example, CPIT couldn't put its hostels on UC land as of right.

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title where such titles are:

i. subject to a condition imposed

under Section 77 of the Building

Act 2004 or;

ii. held together in such a way that

they cannot be dealt with

separately without the prior

d. in the case of land subdivided under

the cross lease or company lease

systems (other than strata titles), site

shall mean an area of land containing:

i. a building or buildings for

residential or business purposes

with any accessory building(s),

plus any land exclusively

restricted to the users of

that/those building(s); or

ii. a remaining share or shares in

the fee simple creating a vacant

part(s) of the whole for future

cross lease or company lease

purposes; and

e. in the case of land subdivided under

the Unit Titles Act 2010 (other than

strata titles), site shall mean an area

of land containing a principal unit or

proposed unit on a unit plan together

with its accessory units; and

f. in the case of strata titles, or where

one or more residential unit is

proposed to be erected above

another residential unit, site shall

mean the underlying certificate of

title of the entire land containing the

strata titles, immediately prior to

subdivision.; and

g. for the purposes of the activity

standards (but not the built form or

general city-wide standards) in the

Specific Purposes (Schools) and Specific

Purposes (Tertiary Education) Zones,

site means all of the land used by a

particular education or tertiary

education or research facility, whether

or not those parcels of land are

contiguous with each other.

Access Accessory building Adjoining Allotment Boundary Building Council Education facility Legally defined parcel of land Lot Residential unit Subdivision

Tertiary education or research facility

Changes to Definition (3) Chapter 8 - Subdivision

Site means an area of land or volume of space shown on a plan with defined boundaries, whether legally or otherwise defined boundaries, and includes:

iii. comprised in a single

allotment, or other legally

defined parcel of land, and

held in a single certificate of

title; or

iv. comprised in a single

allotment or legally defined

parcel of land for which a

separate certificate of title

could be issued without

further consent of the Council;

b. an area of land which comprises two

or more adjoining legally defined

parcels of land held together in one

certificate of title in such a way that

the lots cannot be dealt with

separately without prior consent of

the Council; or

c. an area of land which is comprised of

Hearing - evidence in chief dated 21 May 2015: submission accept / reject table (note changes are proposed under sub section e.)

Andrew Long

two or more adjoining certificates of

title where such titles are:

iii. subject to a condition imposed

under Section 77 of the

Building Act 2004 or;

iv. held together in such a way

that they cannot be dealt with

separately without the prior

d. in the case of land subdivided under

the cross lease or company lease

systems (other than strata titles), site

shall mean an area of land containing:

iii. a building or buildings for

residential or business

purposes with any accessory

building(s), plus any land

exclusively restricted to the

users of that/those building(s);

iv. a remaining share or shares in

the fee simple creating a

vacant part(s) of the whole for

future cross lease or company

lease purposes; and

e. in the case of land subdivided under

the Unit Titles Act 1972 and Unit Titles

Act 2010 (other than strata titles), site

shall mean an area of land containing

a principal unit or proposed unit on a

unit plan together with its accessory

units and common area; and

f. in the case of strata titles, or where

one or more residential unit is

proposed to be erected above

another residential unit, site shall

mean the underlying certificate of

title of the entire land containing the

strata titles, immediately prior to

subdivision.

Site means an area of land or volume of space shown on a plan with defined

Reliant Definitions Access

boundaries, whether legally or otherwise defined boundaries, and includes:

v. comprised in a single allotment, or other legally defined

parcel of land, and held in a single certificate of title; or

vi. comprised in a single allotment or legally defined parcel

of land for which a separate certificate of title could be

issued without further consent of the Council;

being in any case the smaller land area of (i) or (ii); or b. an area of land which comprises two or more adjoining legally

defined parcels of land held together in one certificate of title

in such a way that the lots cannot be dealt with separately

without prior consent of the Council; or

c. an area of land which is comprised of two or more adjoining

certificates of title where such titles are:

v. subject to a condition imposed under Section 77 of the

vi. held together in such a way that they cannot be dealt

with separately without the prior consent of the Council;

d. in the case of land subdivided under the cross lease or

company lease systems (other than strata titles), site shall

mean an area of land containing:

v. a building or buildings for residential or business

purposes with any accessory building(s), plus any land

exclusively restricted to the users of that/those

building(s); or

vi. a remaining share or shares in the fee simple creating a

vacant part(s) of the whole for future cross lease or

company lease purposes; and

e. in the case of land subdivided under the Unit Titles Act 1972

and Unit Titles Act 2010 (other than strata titles), site shall

mean an area of land containing a principal unit or proposed

unit on a unit plan together with its accessory units and

common area; and

f. in the case of strata titles, or where one or more residential

unit is proposed to be erected above another residential unit,

site shall mean the underlying certificate of title of the entire

land containing the strata titles, immediately prior to

subdivision; and

g. for the purposes of the activity standards (but not the built

form or general city-wide standards) in the Specific Purposes

(Schools) and Specific Purposes (Tertiary Education) Zones,

site means all of the land used by a particular education or

tertiary education or research facility, whether or not those

parcels of land are contiguous with each other.

Accessory building Adjoining Allotment Boundary Building Council Education facility Legally defined parcel of land Lot Residential unit Subdivision Tertiary education or research facility

Yard-based supplier means any retail activity selling or hiring products for construction or external use (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes activities such as sale of vehicles and garden supplies), where more than 50% of the area devoted to sales or display is located in covered or uncovered external yard or forecourt space as distinct from within a secured and weatherproofed building. For the purpose of this definition, areas of a site providing rear access and all other areas devoted to customer, staff and service vehicle access and parking (including parking driveways) are not to be included in the extent of yard area devoted to sales or display. Drive-in or drive-through covered areas devoted to storage and display of construction materials (including covered vehicle lanes) will be deemed yard space for the purpose of this definition.

Access Building Site Vehicle access

Changes to Definition (1) Chapter 7 - Transport

Yard-based supplier means any retail activity the use of any land and/or building for selling or hiring products for construction or external use (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes activities such as sale of vehicles and garden supplies), where more than 50% of the area devoted to sales or display is located in covered or uncovered external yard or forecourt space as distinct from within a secured and weatherproofed building. For the purpose of this definition, areas of a site providing rear access and all other areas devoted to customer, staff and service vehicle access and parking (including parking driveways) are not to be included in the extent of yard area devoted to sales or display. Drive-in or drive-through covered areas devoted to storage and display of construction materials (including covered vehicle lanes) will be deemed yard space area for the purpose of this definition.

Council Revised Proposal dated 14 May 2015 Notes addresses submission #310 Christchurch City Council.

David Falconer

Yard-based supplier means any retail activity the use of any land and/or building for selling or hiring products for construction or external use (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes activities such as sale of vehicles and garden supplies),

Hearing - Evidence of Mark Stevenson: Attachment E dated 13 April 2015 (response to submission number 310, Christchurch City Council).

Mark Stevenson

where more than 50% of the area devoted to sales or display is located in covered or uncovered external yard or forecourt space as distinct from within a secured and weatherproofed building. For the purpose of this definition, areas of a site providing rear access and all other areas devoted to customer, staff and service vehicle access and parking (including parking driveways) are not to be included in the extent of yard area devoted to sales or display. Drive-in or drive-through covered areas devoted to storage and display of construction materials (including covered vehicle lanes) will be deemed yard space for the purpose of this definition.

Council Position / Final definition wording Definitions Hearing - evidence in chief Mark Stevenson Yard-based supplier means any retail activity the use of any land and/or building for selling or hiring products for construction or external use (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes activities such as sale of vehicles and garden supplies), where more than 50% of the area devoted to sales or display is located in covered or uncovered external yard or forecourt space as distinct from within a secured and weatherproofed building. For the purpose of this definition, areas of a site providing rear access and all other areas devoted to customer, staff and service vehicle access and parking (including parking driveways) are not to be included in the extent of yard area devoted to sales or display. Drive-in or drive-through covered areas devoted to storage and display of construction materials (including covered vehicle lanes) will be deemed yard space area for the purpose of this definition.

Reliant Definitions Access Building Site Vehicle access

Appendix 8: Stage 1 definitions subject to amendment in Stages 2 or 3

Stage 1 (27/8/14) Chapter 2: Definitions (part)

Stage 3 Chapter 2: Definitions (part)

Stage 4: SP (Lyttelton Port) Zone (insertion likely via LPRP)

Accessory building

Accessory building (non-residential activity)

Accessory building (residential activity)

Approved building Approved building

Building Building

Care facility Care facilities

Community facility Community facility

Community infrastructure

Dripline Dripline

Earthworks Earthworks

Education activity Education activity

Entertainment activity

External sound insulation level

Dtr,2m,nTw

Dtr,2m,nT,w+Ctr

Health care facility Health care facility

Height Height

Hospital Hospital

Industrial activity Industrial activity

Landscaping Landscaping

Mineral extraction activity

Quarrying activity

Outdoor advertisement

Sign/Signage

Place of assembly Place of assembly

Port activities Port activities

Pre-school Pre-school activity

Public artwork Public artwork

Recreation activity Recreation activity

Recreation facility Recreation facility

Relocation of a building

Sensitive activities Sensitive activities

Site Site

Spiritual facility Spiritual activity

Stage 3 Chapter 2: Definitions (part)

Stage 4: SP (Lyttelton Port) Zone (insertion likely via LPRP)

Surface water management structure

Temporary buildings and activities

Temporary activities and buildings

Tertiary education and research activity

Trade and industry training facility

Transport system Transport system

Utility Utility

Appendix 9: Redline version of the Definitions Proposal

Chapter 2 – Definitions

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Text shown in Green shows amendments to the Definitions Proposal made by decisions released by the Panel to

Text shown in Red shows amendments proposed by the Council to the Definitions Proposal in this hearing.

Chapter 2 Abbreviations and Definitions (part)

(a) Abbreviations List

means annual exceedance probability

means annual individual fatality risk.

means community housing redevelopment mechanism.

means enhanced development mechanism.

means full time equivalent.

means gross floor area

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means gross leasable floor area

means public floor area

means the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme standards

developed by the Ministry for the Environment (as at the date of

public notification of this Plan).

(b) Definitions List

This part of the District Plan explains the extended meaning of words and phrases developed specifically for, and

as used in the context of, the Plan. Definitions only apply where identified via underlining/hyperlinking. In all

other instances, words and phrases used in the Plan are best defined using their ordinary dictionary meaning.

It also explains, for information purposes only, the abbreviations used with respect to some definitions.

Please note:

1. Where a word or phrase is defined in this chapter, its definition includes any variations of the word or phrase

that are plural or vice versa.

2. Where a word or phrase is defined in NZ government legislation or related documents arising therefrom,

and is relied upon for the purpose of interpretation in this Plan, these terms are identified accordingly and

quoted for information purposes only. These definitions were current at the time of the notification of the

Plan. Users should refer to the latest version of the relevant legislation.

3. Other definitions on which each definition relies (Reliant definitions) or is related to (Related definitions) are

identified for information purposes, to assist their interpretation and to illustrate the interrelationship between

some definitions.

4. Please refer to Section 3 Manawhenua of Chapter 1 Introduction for an explanation of Māori

terms and concepts relevant to the management of natural resources within the Christchurch

District.

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Access

As notified Reliant definitions

means that area of land over which vehicular and/or pedestrian access

to legal road is obtained and includes:

a. an access strip;

b. an access lot; and

c. a right-of-way

but does not include a new neighbourhood entry lot.

Access lot

Access strip

New neighbourhood

entry lot

Right-of-way

Access - (M.E.D.)

means that area of land over which vehicular and/or pedestrian

access to legal road is obtained and includes:

a. an access strip;

b. an access lot; and

c. a right-of-way

Accessibility

means the ability (for all people, including people with disabilities) to

reach a location or service within a reasonable amount of time, cost

and effort.

Accessible

Means the ability to for all people, including people with

disabilities, to reach a location within a reasonable amount of time.

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Access lot

Reliant definitions

means any separate lot used primarily for access to a lot or lots

having no legal frontage. However, if that area of land is wider than

6m and not legally encumbered to prevent the construction of

buildings, it is excluded from the definition of access lot.

Access

Boundary

Building

Frontage

Related definitions

Access strip

Accessory building - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a building which is incidental to the principal building

or buildings on the site. In respect of land used for residential

activity, accessory building includes a sleep-out, garage or

carport, shed, glasshouse, fence, solar panels and solar

water-heating devices not attached to a building and an indoor

swimming pool, but not a family flat, balcony or similar

structure (whether free-standing or attached to any building).

An accessory building is not a residential unit.

Building - (M.E.D.)

Residential activity -

(M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Accessory building (non-residential activity)

Reliant definitions

means a building which is incidental to the principal building or

buildings on the site. In respect of land used for residential activity,

accessory building includes a sleep-out, garage or carport, shed,

glasshouse, fence, solar panels and solar water-heating devices

not attached to a building and an indoor swimming pool, but not

a family flat, balcony or similar structure (whether free-standing

or attached to any building). An accessory building is not a

residential unit. On a vacant site, accessory building is a building

that is ancillary or accessory to any activity that may be

permitted on a site regardless of whether the principal building

or buildings have yet to be constructed.

Balcony

Building

Garage

Principal building

Residential activity

Residential unit

Sleep-out

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Accessory building (residential activity)

Reliant definitions

means a building which is incidental to the principal building or

buildings on the site. In respect of land used for residential

activity, accessory building includes a sleep-out, garage or

carport, shed, glasshouse, fence, solar panels and solar water-

heating devices not detached from a building and an indoor

swimming pool. Accessory building does not include a balcony

or similar structure (whether free-standing or attached to any

building). An accessory building is not a residential unit. On a

vacant site, accessory building is a building that is ancillary or

accessory to any activity that may be permitted on a site

regardless of whether the principal building or buildings have yet

to be constructed.

Balcony

Building

Garage

Principal building

Residential unit

Sleep-out

Access strip

Reliant definitions

means an access lot or an area of land defined by a legal instrument

providing or intended to provide access to a site or sites. However, if

that area of land is wider than 6m and not legally encumbered to

prevent the construction of buildings, it is excluded from the definition

of access strip.

Access

Access lot

Building

Related definitions

Right-of-way

Access way

Reliant definitions

means an area of land set aside for pedestrian access between a

road, service lane, reserve, railway station or public place; and

another road, service lane, reserve, railway station or public place.

Access

Reserve

Service lane

means the Resource Management Act 1991.

Active transport

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Related definitions

means transport modes that rely on human power, primarily walking

and cycling.

Travel plan

Addiction services

Means, in relation to the Salvation Army site in Addington,

services, including overnight accommodation, for clients attending

a counselling programme for alcohol, drugs or gambling addiction.

Adjoining

Reliant definitions

includes land separated from other land only by a road, railway,

drain, water race, river or stream.

Reliant definitions

(see Annual exceedance probability)

Annual exceedance

probability

Alcohol licence

Related definitions

means any licence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act

Restaurant

Tavern

Allotment

[has the same meaning as s218 of the Resource Management Act

Reliant definitions

means—

a. any parcel of land under the Land Transfer Act 1952 that is a

continuous area and whose boundaries are shown separately on a

survey plan, whether or not—

i. the subdivision shown on the survey plan has been

Subdivision

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allowed, or subdivision approval has been granted, under

another Act; or

ii. a subdivision consent for the subdivision shown on the

survey plan has been granted under this Act; or

b. any parcel of land or building or part of a building that is

shown or identified separately—

iii. on a survey plan; or

iv. on a licence within the meaning of Part 7A of the Land

Transfer Act 1952; or

c. any unit on a unit plan; or

d. any parcel of land not subject to the Land Transfer Act 1952;

except that, for the purpose of this Plan, in the case of:

e. land being subdivided, the word "allotment" shall be extended

to include an area of land or volume of space, the boundaries

of which are separately shown on a plan submitted with an

application for subdivision consent, including two or more

areas (whether adjoining or not) which are held, intended to

be held, or required to be held together in a single certificate

of title, and any balance area;

f. land being subdivided under the cross lease or company

lease systems or the Unit Titles Act 2010, the word allotment

shall be extended to have the same meaning as site.

Lot shall have the same meaning as allotment.

Allotment - (M.E.D.)

[has the same meaning as s218 of the Resource Management Act

Reliant definitions

means—

a. any parcel of land under the Land Transfer Act 1952 that is a

continuous area and whose boundaries are shown separately

on a survey plan, whether or not—

v. the subdivision shown on the survey plan has been

allowed, or subdivision approval has been granted,

under another Act; or

vi. a subdivision consent for the subdivision shown on

the survey plan has been granted under this Act; or

b. any parcel of land or building or part of a building that is

shown or identified separately—

vii. on a survey plan; or

viii. on a licence within the meaning of Part 7A of the

Land Transfer Act 1952; or

c. any unit on a unit plan; or

d. any parcel of land not subject to the Land Transfer Act

Subdivision - (M.E.D.)

Building - (M.E.D.)

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except that, for the purpose of this Plan, in the case of:

e. land being subdivided, the word "allotment" shall be

extended to include an area of land or volume of space,

the boundaries of which are separately shown on a plan

submitted with an application for subdivision consent,

including two or more areas (whether adjoining or not)

which are held, intended to be held, or required to be

held together in a single certificate of title, and any

balance area;

f. land being subdivided under the cross lease or company

lease systems or the Unit Titles Act 2010, the word

allotment shall be extended to have the same meaning as

Lot shall have the same meaning as allotment.

Amenity values

[has the same meaning as in s 2 of the Resource Management Act

means those natural or physical qualities and characteristics of an

area that contribute to people's appreciation of its pleasantness,

aesthetic coherence, and cultural and recreational attributes.

Anchor store

Reliant definitions

means a supermarket or department store. Department store

Supermarket

Related definitions

Retail activity

Ancillary

means any activity that is incidental to a lawfully established activity

on the same site.

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Ancillary office activity

Reliant definitions

means any office activity that is incidental to a permitted or

consented activity on the same site and which forms an

inseparable part of the business occupying the site.

Office

Related definitions

Ancillary retail activity

Reliant definitions

means any retail activity that is incidental to a permitted or

consented activity on the same site and which forms an

inseparable part of the business occupying the site.

Retail activity

Related definitions

Commercial activities

Convenience activities

Drive-through services

Retail activity

Retailing

Annual exceedance probability (AEP)

Related definitions

means the probability that a flood event of a certain scale will occur in

any given year.

Floor level and fill

management area

High flood hazard

Major flood event

Annual individual fatality risk

means the probability or likelihood that an individual will be killed at

their place of residence in any one year as a result of cliff collapse,

rockfall or boulder roll or mass movement.

Apartment

Reliant definitions

in relation to a New Neighbourhood Zone, means a residential

building that contains two or more residential units where those units

are aligned vertically one on top of the other.

Residential unit

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Related definitions

Duplex

Standalone house

Terrace

Apartment - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

in relation to a New Neighbourhood Zone, means a residential

building that contains two or more residential units where those

units are aligned vertically one on top of the other.

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

Duplex - (M.E.D.)

Standalone house -

(M.E.D.)

Terrace - (M.E.D.)

Approved building

Reliant definitions

means any building associated with a permitted activity or approved as

part of a resource consent.

Building

Related definitions

Accessory building

Temporary buildings

and activities

Archaeological site

[has the same meaning as in s 2 of the Historic Places Act 1993]

means any place in New Zealand that-

a. either-

ix. was associated with human activity that occurred before

1900; or

x. is the site of the wreck of any vessel where that wreck

occurred before 1900; and

b. is or may be able through investigation by archaeological

methods to provide evidence relating to the history of New

Zealand.

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Arterial roads

Reliant definitions

means both major and minor arterial roads. Major arterial road

Minor arterial road

Related definitions

Critical infrastructure

Strategic infrastructure

Articulation

Reliant definitions

means the use of architectural details such as verandahs, porches,

doors, gargoyles, windows, balconies, building materials, texture and

colour to visually distinguish elements of the building and give vertical

and/or horizontal emphasis to these features. An example illustration

is provided in Figure 2.1 below.

Figure 2.1 Example illustration of articulation.

Balcony

Building

Related definitions

Modulation

Automotive and/or marine supplier

Related definitions

means a business primarily engaged in selling automotive vehicles

and/or marine craft, accessories to and parts for such vehicles and

craft and includes suppliers of:

1. boats and boating accessories;

2. cars and motor cycles;

3. auto parts and accessories;

4. trailers and caravans; and/or

5. tyres and batteries.

Motor servicing facility

Trade supplier

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Balcony

Reliant definitions

means a structure which is part of a building, above ground floor level,

roofed or unroofed and completely open to the weather on at least one

side, except for a balustrade. For the purposes of residential activities,

the structure must have direct and reasonable access to the residential

unit which it serves.

Building

Residential unit

Related definitions

Accessory building

Banks Peninsula

Reliant definitions

means that part of Christchurch District within the Banks Peninsula

Ward, as shown on Appendix 2.1.

Related definitions

excluding Banks

Peninsula Ward

Greater Christchurch

area of Christchurch

District

Bed and Breakfast

Means the use of a residential unit for the provision of

accommodation, at a tariff, for up to six guests. Accommodation

shall be provided for up to a maximum period of three months and at

least one owner of the residential unit shall reside permanently on

Birdstrike

means when a bird or flock of birds collide with an aircraft.

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Boarding House

means one or more buildings providing accommodation on a site

whose aggregated total contains more than 2 boarding rooms

occupied by at least 6 tenants who are at the property at any one

Boarding room

means accommodation in a boarding house that is used as sleeping

quarters by 1 or more people and that it is for use only by a person

or persons whose tenancy agreement relates to that room.

Boundary

Reliant definitions

means any boundary of the net site area of a site. Site boundary or

boundaries of a site shall have the same meaning as boundary.

a. Internal boundary means any boundary of the net site area of a

site other than a road boundary.

b. Road boundary means any boundary of a site abutting a legal

road (other than an access way or service lane), road reserve

or road designation.

Frontage or road frontage shall have the same meaning as road

boundary.

Where a point strip exists between a site and any road or internal

boundary, any building setback or recession plane requirement shall

apply as if the point strip does not exist

Access way

Building

Frontage

Net site area

Point strip

Road reserve

Service lane

Setback

Site boundary

Related definitions

Gross leasable floor

Legally defined parcel

of land

Public floor area

Vehicle crossing

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Boundary - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means any boundary of the net site area of a site. Site boundary

or boundaries of a site shall have the same meaning as boundary.

Net site area - (M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Brownfield

Reliant definitions

means abandoned or underutilised commercial or previously used

industrial land or commercial land, or land no longer required by a

requiring authority for a designated purpose.

Industrial activity

Building

Reliant definitions

means as the context requires:

a. any structure or part of a structure whether permanent,

moveable or immoveable; and/or

b. any use, erection, reconstruction, placement, alteration or

demolition of any structure or part of any structure in, on, under

or over the land;

c. any vehicle, trailer, tent, marquee, shipping container, caravan

or boat, whether fixed or moveable, used on-site as a

residential unit or place of business or storage;

but does not include:

d. any scaffolding or falsework erected temporarily for

maintenance or construction purposes;

e. fences or walls of up to 2m in height, not used for advertising or

for any purpose other than as a fence or wall;

f. retaining walls which are both less than 6m2 in area and less

than 1.8m in height;

g. structures which are both less than 6m2 in area and less than

1.8m in height;

h. masts, poles, radio and telephone aerials less than 6m above

mean ground level;

i. any public artwork located in that part of the city contained

within Bealey, Fitzgerald, Moorhouse, Deans and Harper

Avenues;

and in the case of Banks Peninsula only, does not include:

j. any dam that retains not more than 3m depth, and not more

Banks Peninsula

District Plan

Ground level

Height

Public artwork

Residential unit

Related definitions

Accessory building

Approved building

Articulation

Development

Gross floor area

Habitable building

Modulation

Net floor area

Public floor area (PFA)

Relocatable building

Residential building

platform

Temporary buildings

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than 20,000m3 volume of water, and any stopbank or culvert;

k. any tank or pool and any structural support thereof (excluding a

swimming pool as defined in Section 2 of the Fencing of

Swimming Pools Act 1987), including any tank or pool that is

part of any other building for which building consent is required:

i. Not exceeding 25,000 litres capacity and supported

directly by the ground; or

ii. Not exceeding 2,000 litres capacity and supported not

more than 2m above the supporting ground;

l. stockyards up to 1.8m in height.

Note: This definition of building is different from the definition of

building provided in Sections 8 and 9 of the Building Act 2004,and the

effect of this definition is different from the effect of Schedule 1 of the

Building Act 2004 in that some structures that do not require a building

consent under the Building Act 2004 may still be required to comply

with the provisions of the District Plan..

and activities

Building (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means as the context requires:

a. any structure or part of a structure whether permanent,

moveable or immoveable; and/or

b. any use, erection, reconstruction, placement, alteration or

demolition of any structure or part of any structure in, on,

under or over the land;

c. any vehicle, trailer, tent, marquee, shipping container, caravan

or boat, whether fixed or moveable, used on-site as a

residential unit or place of business or storage;

d. any scaffolding or falsework erected temporarily for

maintenance or construction purposes;

e. fences or walls of up to 2m in height, not used for advertising

or for any purpose other than as a fence or wall;

f. retaining walls which are both less than 6m2 in area and less

than 1.8m in height;

g. structures which are both less than 6m2 in area and less than

1.8m in height;

h. masts, poles, radio and telephone aerials less than 6m above

mean ground level;

Note: This definition of building is different from the definition of

building provided in Sections 8 and 9 of the Building Act

Height - (M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

Accessory building -

(M.E.D.)

Development - (M.E.D.)

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2004,and the effect of this definition is different from the effect of

Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 in that some structures that

do not require a building consent under the Building Act 2004

may still be required to comply with the provisions of the District

Plan..

Reliant definitions

for the purposes of Rule 5.8.2, the building consent platform

extends to a maximum of 2.5m from the exterior wall of an

enclosed structure or from the support structures of an open

structure.

Building

Reliant definitions

means a restriction imposed on a site, by reference to a particular site

boundary, to ensure that when new buildings are erected, or existing

buildings are altered or substantially or wholly rebuilt, no part of any

such building shall stand within the area between the building line and

the relevant site boundary.

Building

Site boundary

Related definitions

Building supplier

Reliant definitions

means a business primarily engaged in selling goods for consumption

or use in the construction, modification, cladding, fixed decoration or

outfitting of buildings and without limiting the generality of this term,

includes:

a. glaziers;

b. locksmiths; and

c. suppliers of:

i. awnings and window coverings;

ii. bathroom, toilet and sauna installations;

iii. electrical materials and plumbing supplies;

iv. heating, cooling and ventilation installations;

v. kitchen and laundry installations, excluding standalone

appliances;

Building

Related definitions

Trade supplier

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vi. paint, varnish and wall coverings;

vii. permanent floor coverings;

viii. power tools and equipment;

ix. safes and security installations; and

x. timber and building materials; and

xi. any other goods allowed by any other definition under

‘trade supplier’.

Reliant definitions

means a small food and beverage outlet that primarily provides

breakfast, lunch, light meals, and snack foods and drinks for sale. A

café does not include a restaurant.

Food and beverage outlet

Restaurant

Related definitions

Food court

Retail activity

Retailing

Care facility

Reliant definitions

means a facility providing rest home care within the meaning of the

Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001, or a home for the

residential care of people with special needs, and/or any land or

buildings used for the care during the day of elderly persons or people

with special needs.

Building

Related definitions

Retirement village

Care Home

means a facility providing rest home care within the meaning of the

Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001, or a home for the

residential care of people with special needs, and/or any land or

buildings used for the care of elderly persons or people with special

needs.

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Carriageway

Reliant definitions

means that portion of the road that is formed and able to be used by

vehicles (including cyclists) and includes areas shared with

pedestrians, on-street parking areas, shoulders and auxiliary lanes,

but excludes footpaths. In urban areas the carriageway is generally

defined by kerbs.

Related definitions

Roadway

Vehicle crossing

Central City

means that part of the city contained within Bealey, Fitzgerald,

Moorhouse, Deans and Harper Avenues.

Certified minimum finished floor level

means a minimum finished floor level certified and issued by the Council

upon receipt of a completed Project Information Memorandum (PIM) for a

building located in the Floor Level and Fill Management Area and shall

be calculated as the highest of the following:

I. flooding predicted to occur in a 1 in 200-year rainfall event concurrent with a 1 in 20-year tidal event, including 1m sea level rise plus 400mm freeboard, as predicted by the most up to date Christchurch City Council model and any relevant field information; or

II. flooding predicted to occur in a 1 in 200- year tidal event concurrent with a 1 in 20- year rainfall event, including 1m sea level rise plus 400mm freeboard, as predicted by the most up to date Christchurch City Council model and any relevant field information; or

III. 12.3m above Christchurch City Council Datum. A certified minimum finished floor level shall expire 6[12] months from

the date of issue.

Christchurch City Council Datum

Reliant definitions

means a drainage reference level 9.043m below Mean Sea Level

(1937 Lyttelton Datum).

Council

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Reliant definitions

means the area under the jurisdiction of the Christchurch City Council,

as shown on Appendix 2.1.

Council

Related definitions

Banks Peninsula

excluding Banks

Peninsula Ward

District

Christchurch District excluding Banks Peninsula Ward

Reliant definitions

means that part of Christchurch District excluding Banks Peninsula

Ward, as shown on Appendix 2.1.

Banks Peninsula

Related definitions

District

means community housing redevelopment mechanism.

Civic park

Related definitions

means a public open space, located in conjunction with the civic, retail

or other community functions at the core of the city, town or suburban

centre, that provides a focus for public activity and interaction.

Community facility

Place of assembly

Reserve

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Collector roads

Reliant definitions

means roads classified as a collector road in Figure 7.17, Appendix

Note: Collector roads are generally the roads classified as Main or

Local Distributors in the road classification system in the Christchurch

Transport Strategic Plan.

Reliant definitions

means retail, office and other commercial service activities but does

not include industrial activities.

Commercial services

Industrial activity

Office

Retail activity

Related definitions

Urban activities

Commercial centre

Reliant definitions

means District, Neighbourhood, Local and Large Format Centres

zoned Commercial Core, Commercial Fringe, Commercial Local,

Commercial (Banks Peninsula) and/or Commercial Retail Park.

Banks Peninsula

District Centre

Large Format Centre

Local Centre

Neighbourhood Centre

Commercial services

Reliant definitions

means a business providing personal, property, financial, household,

private or business services to the general public and includes:

a. authorised betting shops;

b. copy and quick print services;

c. financial and banking facilities;

d. postal services;

e. counter insurance services;

f. dry-cleaning and laundrette services;

g. electrical goods repair services;

h. footwear and leather goods repair services;

i. hairdressing, beauty salons and barbers;

j. internet and computer services;

k. key cutting services;

Building

Commercial services

Gymnasium

Recreation activity

Retail activity

Related definitions

Retail actity

Retailing

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l. real estate agents and valuers;

m. travel agency, airline and entertainment booking services;

n. gymnasiums;

o. optometrists; and

p. movie and game hire; and

q. animal welfare and/or grooming services.

Community corrections facility

means a building used for administrative and non-custodial

services. Services may include probation, rehabilitation and

reintegration services, assessments, reporting, workshops and

programmes, and offices may be used for the administration of and

a meeting point for community work groups.

Community facility

Reliant definitions

means any land and/or building or part thereof intended to be used

principally by members of the community for recreation,

entertainment, education, health care, safety and welfare, worship,

cultural or deliberation purposes. Community facilities include reserves,

recreation and entertainment facilities, community infrastructure such as

libraries and community halls, education activities, health care facilities,

care facilities, emergency service facilities, community corrections

facilities, [community welfare facilities], and spiritual facilities, but do

not include privately (as opposed to publicly) owned recreation and

entertainment facilities, or restaurants.

Building

Care facility

Community corrections

facility

Education activity

Emergency service

facilities

Entertainment facility

Recreation facility

Reserve

Restaurant

Spiritual facility

Related definitions

Mixed-use

Place of assembly

Community garden

means a privately or publicly held piece of land used collectively by

a group of people, whose members are from more than one

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household, for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, which are not

sold to consumers (including restaurants).

Community housing unit

Reliant definitions

means a residential unit let or to be let by or on behalf of Christchurch

City Council, Housing New Zealand, a not-for-profit housing entity or a

registered community housing provider (under Part 10 of the Housing

Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Act 1992) as social housing.

Council

Residential unit

Social housing

[has the same meaning as in s 197 of the Local Government Act 2002] Related definitions

means:

a. land, or development assets on land, owned or controlled

by the territorial authority to provide public amenities; and

b. includes land that the territorial authority will acquire for

that purpose.

Development

contribution

Network infrastructure

Community welfare facility

means a building used for providing information, counselling and

material welfare of a personal nature. Includes personal and family

counselling, citizen’s advice bureaux, legal aid and the offices of

charitable organisations where the facility is operated by a non-profit

making organisation.

Contaminated land

means land that has a hazardous substance in or on it that-

a. has significant adverse effects on the environment; or

b. is reasonably likely to have significant adverse effects on the

environment.

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Context and site analysis

Reliant definitions

means the analysis of the key existing elements and influences in the

vicinity of the proposed development (context analysis) and the key

existing elements and influences of the development site (site

analysis).

Development

Related definitions

Detailed design

statement

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings to provide readily accessible

retail and commercial services activities required on a day to day

basis. Convenience activities excludes:

a. booking services for airlines and recreation and entertainment

activities;

b. travel agency services;

c. real estate agents;

d. betting shops;

e. gymnasiums;

f. dry-cleaning and laundrette services (but not agencies for these

services);

g. electrical goods repair services;

h. premises licensed to serve alcohol;

i. counter insurance services;

j. financial and banking facilities; and

k. copy and quick printing services.

Building

Commercial services

Gymnasium

Recreation activity

Retail activity

Related definitions

Retail activity

Retailing

Core public transport route

Reliant definitions

means a core route (along high-demand corridors, connecting key

activity centres and operating at high frequencies) as defined in

Appendix 1 of the Regional Public Transport Plan 2012 (or any change

to those routes during the lifetime of the District Plan). Core public

transport routes generally have at least a 15 minute frequency during

peak periods and daytime inter-peak.

District plan

Key activity centres

Related definitions

EDM core public

transport route

Corner site

Reliant definitions

means a site at the intersection of two roads with legal frontage to both

roads.

Frontage

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Related definitions

Front site

Rear site

Council

Reliant definitions

means the Christchurch City Council or any committee, subcommittee,

commissioner, officer or person to whom the Council's powers, duties

or discretions under the Act have lawfully been delegated.

Council - (M.E.D.)

means the Christchurch City Council or any committee,

subcommittee, commissioner, officer or person to whom the

Council's powers, duties or discretions under the Resource

Management Act 1991 have lawfully been delegated.

Coverage

Coverage means that portion of a site which is covered by buildings,

including accessory buildings, and the area protected by the eaves

of buildings.

Reliant definitions

means infrastructure necessary to provide services which, if

interrupted, would have a serious effect on the communities within the

Christchurch District and which would require immediate

reinstatement. This includes any structures that support, protect or

form part of critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure includes:

a. Christchurch International Airport;

b. Lyttelton Port of Christchurch;

c. Gas storage and distribution facilities;

Emergency service

facilities

Hospital

Related definitions

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d. Electricity sub-stations, networks and distribution installations,

including the electricity distribution network;

e. Supply and treatment of water for public supply;

f. Storm water and sewage disposal systems;

g. Telecommunications installations and networks;

h. Strategic road and rail networks (as defined in the Canterbury

Regional Land Transport Strategy);

i. Petroleum storage and supply facilities;

j. Public health care facilities, including hospitals and medical

centres;

k. emergency service facilities; and

l. New Zealand Defence Force facilities.

Network utility

operator

Cycle lane

Reliant definitions

means part of a roadway to be used by cycles within which other traffic

is not necessarily excluded. A cycle lane is indicated by pavement

markings, texture or colour, or by raised pavement markers.

Roadway

Related definitions

Cycle route

Reliant definitions

means a recommended route for cyclists through an area consisting of

cycle ways, cycle lanes and/or streets, identified by signs.

Cycle lane

Cycle way

Related definitions

Major cycle route

Strategic transport

networks

Cycle way

Reliant definitions

means a physically separate track for cyclists to which pedestrians

usually have access, but from which motor vehicles are excluded. It

may be adjoining a roadway or on a separate allotment.

Access

Adjoining

Allotment

Roadway

Related definitions

Cycle lane

Cycle route

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Major cycle route

Density uplift areas

Reliant definitions

means an area of a New Neighbourhood Zone of at least 7000m2 for

which a higher density of residential development is being sought

through a comprehensive subdivision and land use consent

application.

Development

Subdivision

Density uplift areas - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means an area of a New Neighbourhood Zone of at least 7000m2

for which a higher density of residential development is being

sought through a comprehensive subdivision and land use

consent application.

Department store

Related definitions

means a retail store carrying a wide variety of merchandise, organised

into various departments that sell goods such as apparel, furniture,

appliances, electronics, household goods, toiletries, cosmetics,

jewellery, toys and sporting goods, and where no one merchandise

line dominates.

Anchor store

Retail activity

Retailing

Detailed design statement

Reliant definitions

means a statement of the rationale for the design approach taken to

the site and building design and any associated activity on the site.

Building

Related definitions

Context and site

analysis

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Development

Reliant definitions

means any use of land involving the erection, alteration, addition,

repair, maintenance, or relocation of a building or buildings on a

Building

Reliant definitions

means any use of land involving the erection, alteration, addition,

repair, maintenance, or relocation of a building or buildings on a

Building - (M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Development contribution

[has the same meaning as in s 197 of the Local Government Act 2002] Related definitions

means a contribution:—

a. provided for in a development contribution policy of a territorial

authority; and

b. calculated in accordance with the methodology; and

c. comprising—

i. money; or

ii. land, including a reserve or esplanade reserve (other than in

relation to a subdivision consent), but excluding Māori land

within the meaning of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993,

unless that Act provides otherwise; or

iii. both.

Community

infrastructure

Esplanade reserve

Financial contribution

Reserve

Subdivision

Development plan

Reliant definitions

means a plan for a specified area, required in conjunction with a

resource and/or subdivision consent for a commercial zone, the New

Neighbourhood Zone or the Living G Zone.

Development Subdivision

Related definitions

Neighbourhood plan

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Development plan - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a plan for a specified area, required in conjunction with a

resource and/or subdivision consent for a commercial zone, the

New Neighbourhood Zone or the Living G Zone.

Related definitions

Neighbourhood plan -

(M.E.D.)

District Centre

Related definitions

means the Commercial Core Zone and, where applicable, the

Commercial Fringe Zone and Commercial Retail Park Zone at

Belfast (emerging), Eastgate/Linwood, Hornby, North Halswell

(emerging), Papanui/Northlands, Riccarton and Shirley/Palms.

Commercial centre

Large format centre

Local centre

District Plan

Reliant definitions

means the publicly notified or operative replacement District Plan for

Christchurch District.

Dripline

for the purpose of Rule 5.8.2, means the dripline of a tree, being a circular

area where the radius is equivalent to either the outer extent of the branch

spread or half the height of the tree, whichever is the greater. This is

illustrated in the diagram below.

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Reliant definitions

means a retail activity or commercial service where the goods/services

are offered and/or are sold to a customer while remaining in their

vehicle. It includes facilities that may form part of another facility,

including Food and Beverage Outlets, but excludes service stations

and associated activities.

Commercial services

Retail activity

Service station

Related definitions

Retailing

Duplex

Reliant definitions

means a single residential building containing two residential units

each with its own entrance and habitable space on the ground floor.

Building

Habitable space

Residential unit

Related definitions

Apartment

Standalone house

Terrace

Duplex - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a single residential building containing two residential

units each with its own entrance and habitable space on the

ground floor.

Building - (M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

Standalone house -

(M.E.D.)

Terrace - (M.E.D.)

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Early Childhood Education Facilities

has the same meaning as “early childhood education and care

centre" in section 310 of the Education Act 1989 and for clarity

includes a creche, Kōhanga Reo, day care centre, kindergarten,

playgroup or play centre and the land on which these are located.

Earthworks

Reliant definitions

means any excavation, depositing or other disturbance of earth, rock

or soil on a site, including that which raises ground level or

changes the profile of the landform, and that which involves the

inclusion or insertion of other materials into the ground for the

purposes of repairing a site damaged by earthquakes or

strengthening a site in preparation for the construction of a

building, or the installation of services or utilities. Earthworks

include, but are not limited to:

a. that which raises ground level or changes the profile of the

landform; or

b. that which involves the inclusion or insertion of other

materials into the ground for the purposes of repairing a site

damaged by earthquakes or strengthening a site in preparation

for the construction of a building; or

c. in relation to the installation of services or utilities; or

d. the construction of tracks, firebreaks and landings; or

e. root raking and blading.

, the construction of roads, tracks, firebreaks and landings, and

ground shaping (recontouring), root raking and blading.

Building

Ground level

Utility

Related definitions

Filling

Related definitions

means enhanced development mechanism. EDM core public

transport route

EDM qualifying

supermarket

EDM walking distance

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EDM core public transport route

Reliant definitions

means a core route (along high-demand corridors connecting key

activity centres and operating at high frequencies) as defined in

Appendix 1 of the Regional Public Transport Plan 2012 (or any

change to those routes during the lifetime of EDM).

Related definitions

EDM qualifying supermarket

Reliant definitions

means a self-service retail shop, of not less than 1000m2 gross floor

area, primarily selling a wide range of fresh produce, meat and other

foodstuffs and a wide range of packaged food and non-food grocery

items.

Gross floor area

Related definitions

Anchor store

Supermarket

EDM walking distance

Reliant definitions

means a distance as measured along any continuous accessible and

walkable route over which the general public has a legal right of

walking access, including footpaths and open space.

Education activity

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for the provision of regular

instruction or training, or out of school care,by suitably qualified

instructors, and includesing ancillary administrative,

boarding/residential accommodation, spiritual, recreation, health

and cultural and shared facilities (all of which may be shared), and

also includes pre-schools. Bboarding/residential accommodation

shall be ancillary to education activity on that site. It also includes

the use of trade and industry training facilities and pre-school

facilities. For the purpose of calculating the parking requirement,

education activity shall also be deemed to include any auditorium

used, at least in part, for the education activity. Educational

facility has the same meaning. Education activity includes trade

and industry training facilities.

Building

Pre-school

Recreation activity

Spiritual facility

Trade and industry

training facility

Related definitions

Community facility

Place of assembly

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Elderly person's housing unit

Reliant definitions

means one of a group of residential units developed or used for the

accommodation of elderly persons, where the group is either held

under one title or unit titles under the Unit Titles Act 2010 with a body

corporate, and which is encumbered by a bond or other appropriate

legal instrument which ensures that the use of the unit is confined to

elderly persons.

Residential Unit

Related definitions

Retirement village

Sheltered housing

Electrical switch

Reliant definitions

means an electrical switch to an electric light, or other installed

electrical device, where the switch is physically separate from the

device itself (e.g. security systems, intercommunication systems and

air conditioning controls).

Installed

Electricity transmission network

Related definitions

means the national grid as defined in the National Policy

Statement on Electricity Transmission 2008.

Utility

Emergency service facilities

Related definitions

means the facilities of authorities that are responsible for the safety

and welfare of people and property in the community, and includes fire

stations, ambulance stations, police stations and emergency

coordination facilities.

Community facility

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings principally for entertainment,

recreation or leisure other than recreation activity and includes public

performances and exhibitions, whether a charge is made for admission

or not.

Building

Recreation activity

Related definitions

Recreation activity

Temporary buildings

and activities

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Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for entertainment activities. Building

Related definitions

Place of assembly

Recreation facility

Reliant definitions

in relation to subdivision means the completion of all framing, fire

walls, fire ceilings and fire floors and the affixing of all roof materials.

Building

Subdivision

Esplanade reserve

Related definitions

means a reserve within the meaning of the Reserves Act 1977—

a. Which is either—

i. a local purpose reserve within the meaning of section 23 of

that Act, if vested in the territorial authority under section

239; or

ii. a reserve vested in the Crown or a regional council under

section 237D; and

b. which is vested in the territorial authority, regional council, or the

Crown for a purpose or purposes set out in section 229.

Reserve

External sound insulation level Dtr, 2m, nTw+Ctr

Reliant definitions

means the Weighted Standardised Level Difference of the external

building envelope (including windows, walls, roof/ceilings and floors

where appropriate) and is a measure of the reduction in sound level

from outside to inside a building, assessed in accordance with ISO

140-5:1998 Acoustics - Measurement of sound insulation in buildings

and of building elements - Part 5 and ISO 717-1:2013 Acoustics –

Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements – Part

1. Also known as the external sound insulation level.

Building

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Family flat

means self contained living accommodation, whether contained within a

residential unit or located separately to a residential unit on the same

site, which are occupied by family member(s) who are dependent on

someway on the household living in that residential unit, and which is

encumbered by an appropriate legal instrument which ensures that the

use of the family flat is limited to dependent family members of the

household living in the residential unit.

Family store

means, in relation to the Salvation Army sit in Addington, the sale of

second hand items, that have been donated for sale, that would normally

be associated with a Charity shop.

Farming and agricultural supplier

Related definitions

means a business primarily engaged in selling goods for use in

the business operations of primary producers or in animal

husbandry and includes:

a. equestrian and veterinary suppliers;

b. farming and horticultural equipment suppliers;

c. seed and grain merchants; and

d. stock and station outlets.

Trade supplier

Fast Food outlet

means a food and beverage outlet where it is common-practice to

sell ready-to-eat meals that can be taken away for off-site

consumption. The outlet may also include some dine-in facilities for

on-site consumption of meals.

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Filling

Reliant definitions

means the placing or disturbance of material upon the surface of the

land above natural ground level, or upon land which has been

excavated below natural ground level or the placing or disturbance of

material into land below natural ground level where excavation has not

taken place.

Ground level

Related definitions

Earthworks

Financial contribution

[has the same meaning as in s 108(9) of the Resource Management

Act 1991]

Reliant definitions

means a contribution of—

a. money; or

b. land, including an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip (other

than in relation to a subdivision consent), but excluding Maori

land within the meaning of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993

unless that Act provides otherwise; or

c. a combination of money and land.

Esplanade reserve

Subdivision

Related definitions

Development

contribution

Reliant definitions

means retail shops with a ground floor area less than 250m2 that

will be primarily occupied by owner/occupier tenancies.

Ground floor area

Related definitions

Retail activity

Floor level and fill management area

Reliant definitions

means an area identified on the planning maps which is at risk of

flooding in a major flood event, where specific minimum floor level and

earthwork rules apply.

Major flood event

Related definitions

Earthworks

High flood hazard

Reliant definitions

means the use of land or buildings primarily for the sale of food and/or

beverages prepared for immediate consumption on or off the site to

the general public. It includes restaurants, taverns, cafés and

Building

Restaurant

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takeaway bars, and excludes supermarkets, except that within

industrial zones it also excludes restaurants and taverns.

Supermarket

Tavern

Related definitions

Food court

Guest accommodation

Food court

Reliant definitions

means four or more restaurant businesses and/or businesses

selling refreshments and meal components, sharing a common

area or areas for the serving and seating of customers. For the

purposes of assessing parking, only the common seating area is

used for floor area assessment.

Restaurant

Related definitions

Food and beverage

outlet

Restaurant

Freeboard

Related definitions

means a safety allowance added to predicted flood water levels for

design purposes to account for the provision for flood modelling

error margins, flood level design estimate imprecision, inaccuracies

in surveying land levels, construction tolerances, obstructions in

drainage networks and waterways and natural phenomena (e.g. waves,

debris, aggradations, channel transition and bend wind effects). not

explicitly included in the calculations for flood levels.

Ground level

Freight hub

Reliant definitions

means an area where the transferring of freight between vehicles or

transport modes is the primary activity of the site. Freight hubs are

generally ports, airports, inland ports and rail depot facilities (such as

the Middleton Railyard).

Related definitions

Frontage

Reliant definitions

(see Boundary). Boundary

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Related definitions

Access lot

Front site

Interface

Key pedestrian

frontage

Front site

Reliant definitions

means a site having one or more frontages to a road or private road. Frontage

Related definitions

Corner site

Rear site

means full time equivalent.

Full time equivalent student

means the equivalent number of students based on the number of

papers taken to complete a full time course in the normal time,

divided by the actual number of students.

Future development allotment

Reliant definitions

means an allotment encumbered to achieve the density required by

the zone.

Allotment

Future development allotment - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means an allotment encumbered to achieve the density required

by the zone.

Allotment (M.E.D.)

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Garage

Reliant definitions

means an accessory building, or part of a building, designed or used

for housing motor vehicles and other miscellaneous items and can

include a carport, workshop, laundry and/or sleep-out ancillary to any

associated residential unit. Garages may be located on a site other

than the site of the residential unit.

Accessory building

Building

Residential unit

Sleep-out

Garage - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means an accessory building, or part of a building, designed or

used for housing motor vehicles and other miscellaneous items

and can include a carport, workshop, laundry and/or sleep-out

ancillary to any associated residential unit. Garages may be

located on a site other than the site of the residential unit.

(M.E.D.)

Building - (M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Garden allotment

Reliant definitions

means a site used by an individual or members of a single

household for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, which are not

sold to consumers (including restaurants).

Restaurant

Garden and patio supplier

Reliant definitions

means a business primarily engaged in selling goods for

permanent exterior installation or planting and includes:

a. garden centres;

b. landscape suppliers; and

c. suppliers of:

i. bark and compost;

ii. clothes hoists and lines;

iii. conservatories, sheds and other outbuildings;

iv. fencing, gates and trellises;

Building

Related definitions

Trade supplier

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v. firewood;

vi. garden machinery;

vii. outdoor recreational fixtures and installations;

viii. monumental masonry;

ix. patio furniture and appliances;

x. paving and paving aggregates;

xi. statuary and ornamental garden features; and

xii. swimming and spa pools.

Reliant definitions

(See Gross floor area) Gross floor area

Reliant definitions

(See Gross leasable floor area) Gross leasable floor

Greater Christchurch area of Christchurch District

Reliant definitions

means that part of Christchurch District within the Greater

Christchurch area indicated on Map A in the Canterbury Regional

Policy Statement, Chapter 6.

Related definitions

Banks Peninsula

excluding Banks

Peninsula Ward

Greenfield

Reliant definitions

means land not previously or currently used for urban activities and

which is generally rural land.

Urban activities

Gross floor area (GFA)

Reliant definitions

means the sum of the total area of all floors of all buildings measured

from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centre line of

walls separating two buildings. For the purposes of calculating

loading, car and cycle parking spaces only, gross floor area shall

Building

Loading area

Related definitions

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exclude off-street parking and/or loading areas contained within the

building.

Net floor area

Public floor area

Gross floor area of the habitable space

Reliant definitions

means the sum of the total area of all floors of all spaces of a

residential unit excluding any bathroom, laundry, toilet, pantry, walk

in wardrobe, corridor, hallway, lobby, clothes drying room or garage

(except any portion of a garage that includes a sleep-out).

Garage

Residential unit

Sleep-out

Gross leasable floor area (GLFA)

Reliant definitions

means the sum of the total area of all floors (within the external walls

for buildings or within the boundary for outdoor areas) designed or

used for tenant occupancy but excluding:

a. common lift wells and stairwells (including landing areas);

b. common corridors and halls (other than food court areas);

c. common toilets and bathrooms;

d. any parking and/or loading areas;

e. any parking and/or loading areas;

and for the purposes of calculating loading, car and cycle parking

requirements, in addition to the exclusions above, the following shall

also be excluded:

f. common seating areas (including food court seating areas); and

g. lobby areas in cinemas.

Boundary

Building

Food court

Loading area

Parking area

Related definitions

Gross floor area

Net floor area

Public floor area

Ground floor area

Reliant definitions

means the total area of the building measured from the exterior faces

of the exterior walls at ground level.

Building

Ground level

Related definitions

Gross floor area

Gross leaseable floor

Net floor area

Public floor area

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Ground level

Reliant definitions

means the natural ground level or, where the land has been

subdivided, the level of the ground existing when works associated

with any prior subdivision of the land were completed, but before filling

or excavation for new buildings on the land has commenced.

Building

Filling

Subdivision

Related definitions

Earthworks

Height

Related definitions

for the purposes of Rule 5.8.2, means a material which consists of

water and at least 20% cement, and which may also contain

aggregate, inert additives, or bentonite.

Presssurised injection

Guest accommodation

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for transient residential

accommodation offered at a tariff, which may involve the sale of

alcohol and/or food to in-house guests, and the sale of food, with or

without alcohol, to the public. Guest accommodation includes motels,

motor and tourist lodges, backpacker’s hostels, hotels, resorts and

camping grounds.

Building

Related definitions

Habitable building

Habitable space

Residential unit

Guest accommodation - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for transient residential

accommodation offered at a tariff, which may involve the sale of

alcohol and/or food to in-house guests, and the sale of food, with

or without alcohol, to the public. Guest accommodation includes

motels, motor and tourist lodges, hostels and camping grounds.

Building - (M.E.D.)

Related definitions

(M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

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(M.E.D.)

Gymnasium

Reliant definitions

means a building or room(s) used for organised or instructed indoor

exercise, typically including aerobics or weight/circuit training, and

ancillary facilities such as health care services, spa/sauna, a small

apparel sales area and cafeteria for patrons. Specialised facilities such

as squash courts are considered ancillary to the gymnasium for the

purposes of calculating parking requirements.

Building

Related definitions

Commercial services

Habitable building

Reliant definitions

means any building occupied by persons for residential activity or

guest accommodation and hotels.

Building

Guest accommodation

Habitable space

Reliant definitions

means all the spaces of a residential unit or guest accommodation unit

excludingexcept any bathroom, laundry, toilet, pantry, walk in wardrobe,

corridor, hallway, lobby or clothes drying room (but including any portion

of a garage used as a sleep out).

Guest accommodation

Residential unit

Related definitions

Living area

Slope Instability Hazard mitigation works

for the purposes of Rule 5.10, means engineering works to prevent

and control land instability, rockfalls, boulder roll and the extent of

debris travel and includes the building of rockfall protection structures,

the removal and/or relocation of source rock hazards, the mechanical

fixing of rocks in-situ, the re-contouring of slopes and/or land and any

necessary on-site geotechnical investigations required as part of the

works. Retaining walls not required for a hazard mitigation purpose are

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excluded from this definition.

Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for the provision of physical and

mental health, or health-related welfare services for people by

registered health practitioners (approved under the Health

Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003) services for people,

including:

a. medical practitioners; b. dentists and dental services; c. opticians; d. physiotherapists; e. medical social workers and counsellors; f. midwives; g. paramedical practitioners; h. diagnostic laboratories; i. day care facilities for the elderly and disabled; j. accessory offices and retail activity to the above

but excluding facilities used for:

k. the promotion of physical fitness, such as gymnasiums and/or pools (except where ancillary to a hospital service or treatment programme);

l. beauty clinics; and m. health care in Retirement Villages.

a. hospitals and ancillary gymnasiums and/or pools which are

part of a hospital service and treatment programme;

b. care facilities for the elderly and/or the disabled which

include medical facilities and may incorporate on-site

accommodation;

c. base facilities for the provision of off-site health services,

including medical centres, clinics and consulting rooms, in

which consultations between health care professionals and

patients occur;

d. accessory buildings and activities, such as kitchen and

laundry facilities, located on the same site;

but excludes facilities used for:

e. the promotion of physical fitness or beauty such as

gymnasiums and/or pools (except where ancillary to a

hospital service or treatment programme);

Accessory building

Building

Care facility

Gymnasium

Hospital

Related definitions

Retirement village

Veterinary care facility

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Heavy vehicle

means a motor vehicle (other than a motor car that is not used, kept or

available for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward), the gross

laden weight of which exceeds 3,500kg, but does not include a traction

engine or a vehicle designed solely or principally for the use of fire

brigades in attendance at fires (refer Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations

1974).

Height

Reliant definitions

in relation to a building means the vertical distance between ground

level at any point and the highest part of the building immediately

above that point, except that for the purpose of calculating height in all

zones, account shall be taken of parapets, but not of:

a. radio and television aerials attached to a residential unit,

provided that the maximum height normally permitted by the

rules for the zone is not exceeded by more than 2.5 metres; and

b. finials, provided that the maximum height normally permitted by

the rules for the zone is not exceeded by more than 1.5 metres.

c. lift shafts, plant rooms, water tanks, air conditioning units,

ventilation ducts, chimneys and antennae and similar

architectural features on buildings in all Open Space Zones;

Commercial and Industrial Zones including the Special Purpose

(Defence Wigram), (Tertiary Education), (Hospital) and

(Airport) Zones; area, the Central City Business and Mixed

Use Zones, the Cultural 4 Zone, the Living 5 Zone in the

Central City, Central City Living Zone and the Special

Purpose (Airport) Zone, provided they do not exceed an

additional 6 metres or 20% of the height of a building

(whichever is lesser) and not more than 25% of the plan

area of a building.

d. chimneys (not exceeding 1.1 metres in any direction); except

e. any utility or part of a utility with a horizontal dimension of less

than 55 millimetres;

f. exceed the allowed zone height by no more than 3m or 20%

of the building height (whichever is greater);

g. any pole or support structure for flood or training lights

accessory to a minor or major sports facility, provided that

Building

Ground level

Utility

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their height does not exceed 40m; and

h. Church spires or bell towers.

Height - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

in relation to a building means the vertical distance between

ground level at any point and the highest part of the building

immediately above that point, except that for the purpose of

calculating height in all zones, account shall be taken of

parapets, but not of:

a. radio and television aerials attached to a residential unit,

provided that the maximum height normally permitted by the

rules for the zone is not exceeded by more than 2.5 metres;

b. finials, provided that the maximum height normally

permitted by the rules for the zone is not exceeded by more

than 1.5 metres.

c. chimneys (not exceeding 1.1 metres in any direction) except

d. any utility or part of a utility with a horizontal dimension of

less than 55 millimetres.

Building - (M.E.D.)

High flood hazard

Reliant definitions

means subject to inundation events where the water depth (metres) x

velocity (metres per second) is greater than or equal to 1, or where

depths are greater than 1m, in a 0.2% AEP (1 in 500 year) flood event

(as identified in the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, Chapter

Annual exceedance

probability

Related definitions

management area

Major flood event

High technology industrial activity

means:

a. communications technology development;

b. computer and information technology development; and

c. associated manufacturing, electronic data storage and

processing, and research and development.

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Home occupation

Reliant definitions

means any occupation, including profession, undertaken within a

residential unit by a person who resides permanently in that residential

Residential unit

Related definitions

Commercial services

Office

Pre-school

Retail activity

Retailing

Hospital

Related definitions

means any facility providing hospital care within the meaning of the

Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001.

Reliant definitions

means any building and associated land where guest accommodation

is provided and which is the subject of an alcohol licence, and may

include restaurants, bars, bottle stores, conference and other ancillary

facilities as part of an integrated complex.

Alcohol licence

Building

Guest accommodation

Restaurant

Related definitions

Habitable building

Tavern

Human scale

Reliant definitions

means the use and assembly of design elements within a development

in a way which relates well in size to a person.

Development

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Impervious surface

Reliant definitions

means a continuous surface of concrete, bitumen or paving with

slabs, bricks, ‘gobi’ or similar blocks, or hardfill that effectively puts a

physical barrier on the surface of any part of a site, but excludes

shade houses, glass or tunnel houses that do not have solid floors.

means all animals that occur naturally in New Zealand and have

evolved or arrived without any assistance from humans. Indigenous

species including migratory species visiting New Zealand on a

regular or irregular basis.

Related definitions

means plant communities dominated by species that are indigenous to

New Zealand and which may include a minor element of exotic

vegetation.

Significant indigenous

vegetation

Vegetation clearance

Indigenous vegetation clearance

Reliant definitions

means the felling or clearing of indigenous vegetation, including by

cutting, crushing, cultivation, chemical application or burning.

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Industrial activity

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for manufacturing, fabricating,

processing, repairing, assembly, packaging, wholesaling or storage of

products. It excludes high technology industrial activity, mining

exploration, mineral extraction activity, quarrying activity and

noxious or offensiveHeavy activity.

Building

High technology

industrial activity

Noxious or offensive

activity

Related definitions

Motor servicing facility

Service industry

Trade supplier

Urban activities

Infrastructure

Reliant definitions

for the purposes of Rule 5.10.1, means water mains, sewerage mains,

pump stations and reservoirs, electricity networks and sub-stations,

telecommunications networks and strategic and other roads, but does

not include services from the street to residential units.

Residential unit

Installed

Reliant definitions

means permanently added to the physical structure of the building or

car park.

Building

Related definitions

Electrical switch

Window control

Insulation R value

means the standard measure of thermal resistance used in the

building and construction industry (as at the date of public notification

of this Plan).

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Integrated health care facility

A health care facility where multiple health care services are located

within one building, it will contain general practice and can include

but not be limited to: physiotherapy, midwifery, blood service, and

medical specialists.

Interface

Reliant definitions

means the relationship between a change in activities or change in

environment. For example, street interface is the relationship between

public and private space on a site’s frontage.

Frontage

Intersection

Reliant definitions

in relation to two or more intersecting or meeting roadways or

railway lines, means that area contained with the prolongation or

connection of the lateral boundary lines of each roadway or railway.

Roadway

Kaitiaktanga

means to support the protection of important environmental and

cultural features.

Reliant definitions

means the following key existing and proposed commercial centres

identified as focal points for employment, community activities and the

transport network, and which are suitable for more intensive mixed-

use development, as identified in the Canterbury Regional Policy

Statement, Chapter 6, on Map A. The Key Activity Centre in each

Commercial centre

Mixed-use

Related definitions

District centre

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location includes land zoned Commercial Core and, where applicable,

Commercial Fringe and Commercial Retail Park.

a. Papanui;

b. Shirley;

c. Linwood;

d. New Brighton;

e. Belfast/Northwood;

f. Riccarton;

g. North Halswell;

h. Spreydon; and

i. Hornby.

Key activity centres - (M.E.D.)

means the following key existing and proposed commercial

centres adjacent to the Meadowlands Exemplar identified as a

focal points for employment, community activities and the

transport network, and which are suitable for more intensive

mixed-use development, as identified in the Canterbury Regional

Policy Statement, Chapter 6, on Map A.

Key pedestrian frontage

Reliant definitions

means street frontages within commercial zones where there is an

intensity of development and movement of people, and the need for a

strong active and visual interface between the public environment and

private space.

Development

Frontage

Interface

Related definitions

Main street

Key structuring elements

Reliant definitions

means the existing or proposed above ground infrastructure, such as

stormwater ponds, roads and reserves, that contribute to the layout of

new urban areas.

Reserve

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Kotahitanga

means to encourage community unity and identity.

Landscaped area

(see Landscaping).

Landscaping

except in the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones,

means the provision of tree and/or shrub plantings and may include

any ancillary lawn, water, rocks, paved areas or amenity features. In

the Commercial, Retail Park and Industrial Zones, landscaping means

the provision of predominantly trees and/or shrub plantings and may

include some ancillary areas of lawn or other amenity features.

Landscaped area and landscaping strip shall have the same

meaning.

Landscaping strip

(see Landscaping).

Lane way

Reliant definitions

means a publicly available pedestrian access way, service lane or

right-of-way which is secondary to main routes or streets and may

include vehicle access between properties and buildings. Ownership

may be public, private, or a combination of both via public easements.

Access way

Building

Right-of-way

Service lane

Vehicle access

Related definitions

Large format centre

Reliant definitions

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means those commercial centres at Cranford Street, Moorhouse

Avenue, Shirley Homebase and Tower Junction Zoned Commercial

Retail Park on the planning maps that consist primarily of retail

activities with a gross leasable floor area of 450m2 per tenancy,

trade suppliers and yard-based suppliers.

Commercial centre

Gross leasable floor area

Retail activity

Trade supplier

Yard-based supplier

Related definitions

District Centre

Local centre

Large format retail / large format retail activity

means any individual retail tenancy with a specified minimum floor

area, where the tenancy is created by freehold, leasehold, licence or

any other arrangement to occupy.

Legally defined parcel of land

Reliant definitions

means a continuous area of land whose boundaries are shown on

a survey plan.

Boundary

Related definitions

Allotment

Legibility

means the degree to which a place can be easily understood and

enables people to orientate themselves and find their way with strong

visual and physical connections.

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Level crossing

[has the same meaning as in s 4 of the Railways Act 2005]

Related definitions

a. means any place where –

i. a railway line crosses a road on the same level; or

ii. the public is permitted to cross a railway line on the same

level; and

b. includes a bridge used for both rail vehicles and road traffic on

the same level; but

c. does not include a railway line on a road that is intended solely

for the use of light rail vehicles.

Limit line

Reliant definitions

means a line marked on the surface of the roadway to indicate the

place where traffic is required to stop for the purpose of complying with

a stop sign, give-way sign, pedestrian crossing, railway crossing,

school crossing point or traffic signal.

Roadway

Related definitions

Level crossing

Living area

Reliant definitions

means habitable space excluding bedrooms. Habitable space

Living space

Reliant definitions

means all the lounge, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, toilet

and hallway spaces within a residential unit.

Residential unit

Related definitions

Primary living level

Residential

thoroughfare

Loading

Related definitions

means the loading or unloading or fuelling of a vehicle, or the

adjustment or covering or tying of its load or any part or parts of its

load. Load in relation to a vehicle has a corresponding meaning.

Loading area

Loading space

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Loading area

Reliant definitions

means that part of a site within which all vehicle loading facilities are

accommodated and includes all loading spaces and manoeuvring

areas.

Loading

Loading space

Manoeuvre area

Related definitions

Gross floor area

Net floor area

Public floor area

Loading space

Reliant definitions

whether covered or not, means that portion of a site clear of any road

or service lane upon which a vehicle can stand while being loaded or

unloaded. Such loading space shall have vehicular access to a road or

service lane.

Access

Loading

Service lane

Related definitions

Loading area

Manoeuvre area

Local centre

Related definitions

means those areas zoned Commercial Local. Commercial centre

District centre

Large format centre

Local roads

Reliant definitions

means any road not classified as either an arterial or collector road in

Figure 7.17, Appendix 7.12.

Note: Local roads are generally the roads classified as Typical or Slow

Streets in the road classification system in the Christchurch Transport

Strategic Plan.

Arterial roads

Collector roads

Related definitions

Roadway

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Reliant definitions

(see Allotment) Allotment

Low impact urban design

using recognised best practice techniques in urban development to

promote the efficient use of natural and physical resources and to

reduce environmental impacts, including but not limited to;

freshwater, energy use, conservation values.

Main street

Related definitions

means the principal open air retail street of a city, town or suburban

centre.

Major arterial roads

Reliant definitions

means roads classified as a major arterial road in Figure 7.17,

Appendix 7.12.

Note: Major arterial roads are generally the roads classified as State

Highways and District Arterials in the road classification system in the

Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan.

Arterial roads

Related definitions

Strategic road network

Major cycle route

Reliant definitions

means a cycle route that predominantly consists of cycle ways and is

at least two kilometres in continuous length.

Note: The Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan identifies Major Cycle

Routes proposed by the Council.

Council

Cycle route

Cycle way

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Major flood event

Reliant definitions

means either a 1 in 200 year (0.5% AEP) rainfall event concurrent with

a 1 in 20 year (5% AEP) tidal event, or a 1 in 200 year tidal event

concurrent with a 1 in 20 year rainfall event.

Annual exceedance

probability

Related definitions

management area

High flood hazard

Manaakitanga

means to embrace and welcome all peoples, especially visitors,

and to provide a safe and secure community environment.

Manoeuvre area

Reliant definitions

means that part of a site used by vehicles to move from the vehicle

crossing to any parking space, garage or loading space and includes

all driveways and aisles, and may be part of an access. Parking areas

and loading areas may be served in whole or in part by a common

manoeuvre area. Manoeuvring area has the same meaning.

Access

Garage

Loading area

Loading space

Parking area

Vehicle crossing

Market garden

in relation to residential zones, means a small-scale business

growing a diverse range of fruit, vegetables and flowers as cash

crops, which are sold directly to consumers (including restaurants).

Master plan

Reliant definitions

means a plan prepared under the Local Government Act 2002 as part

of the Council's earthquakes-related Suburban Centres Programme,

which identifies the community's vision for the rebuild and recovery of

a specified suburban centre and provides the framework to guide

decisions by the Council, organisations and individuals for the centre’s

Council

Related definitions

Development plan

Outline development

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rebuild and recovery. plan

Mātauranga

means to encourage community understanding and pride

through shared knowledge.

Mauritanga

means to identify and promote the maintenance or restoration of

mauri, being the life-force or essence of a natural environment.

Reliant definitions

means a mechanical system or systems designed, installed and

operating so that a habitable space (with windows and doors closed) is

ventilated with fresh air in accordance with the Building Code under

the Building Act 2004.

Habitable space

Reliant definitions

means the use of land, buildings or plant for the purpose of the

quarrying and the extraction of natural sands and gravels, the

processing of those materials by screening, crushing, washing or

mixing with additive materials, the storage of those materials

(including additive materials), and site rehabilitation works.

Additive materials (which may include clay, lime, cement and

other mineral products not quarried on site) may only be used in

the production of roading materials, and do not include bark, soil

and sawdust.

Building

Related definitions

Industrial activity

Minor arterial roads

Reliant definitions

means roads classified as a minor arterial road in Figure 7.17,

Appendix 7.12.

Note: Minor arterial roads are generally the roads classified as Minor

Arterials in the road classification system in the Christchurch Transport

Strategic Plan.

Arterial roads

Related definitions

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Minor upgrade

for the purposes of Rule 5.10.1.1 and 5.10.1.2, minor upgrading

means, increasing the carrying capacity, efficiency and security

of electricity and associated telecommunications facilities, and

utilising the existing support structures or structures of similar

scale and character, and includes the:

a. addition of circuits and / or conductors;

b. reconductoring of the line with higher capacity

conductors;

c. resagging of conductors;

d. addition of longer or more efficient insulators;

e. addition of earthwires (which may contain

telecommunication lines, earthpeaks and lightning rods);

f. replacement or alteration of existing telecommunication

antennas.

Minor upgrading shall not include an increase in voltage of the

Mixed modal link

Reliant definitions

means streets, lane ways, paths or access ways that provide for

shared movement, which may include facilities for a combination of

walking, cycling, motor vehicles and public transport.

Access way

Lane way

Related definitions

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Mixed-use

Reliant definitions

means development which combines, in a building or buildings or

development area, a range of activities including, medium density

residential activity, with commercial activities and/or community

facilities located at ground level and fronting the street or public

access ways.

Access way

Building

Community facility

Development

Ground level

Related definitions

Mobility parking space

means a parking space designed and reserved for the exclusive use

of people whose mobility is restricted and who have a mobility

permit issued. Mobility parking space also means 'accessible

park/parking' and 'disabled/disability park/parking' as referred to in

various standards and guidance documents.

Modulation

Reliant definitions

means the use of vertical and horizontal changes in the form and scale

of a building and between adjoining buildings, including changes in

roof height, building projections or recesses, to create clearly defined

buildings or building elements. An example illustration is provided in

Figure 2.2 below.

Building

Height

Related definitions

Articulation

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Figure 2.2 Example illustration of modulation

Motor-servicing facility

Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for the servicing, repair (including

panel beating and spray painting repair) of motor vehicles, agricultural

machinery or boats and ancillary activities (including the sale and/or

fitting of accessories).

Building

Related definitions

Automotive and/or

marine supplier

Multi-unit residential complex

Reliant definitions

means a group of two four or more residential units where the group

is either held under one title or unit titles under the Unit Titles Act 2010

with a body corporate.

Residential unit

Related definitions

Apartment

Duplex

Terrace

National Grid

means the national grid as defined in the National Policy Statement on

Electricity Transmission 2008.

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Natural surveillance

means the discouragement of inappropriate behaviour by the presence

of passers-by or the ability of people to be seen out of surrounding

windows. Also known as passive surveillance (or supervision).

Neighbourhood block area

Related definitions

means an area of no less than 8ha with a New Neighbourhood

zoning.

Neighbourhood plan

Neighbourhood block area - (M.E.D).

Related definitions

means an area of no less than 8ha with a New Neighbourhood

zoning.

Neighbourhood plan -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

a. the Commercial Core Zone and in some locations, the

Commercial Fringe Zone, at Addington, Aranui, Avonhead,

Bishopdale, Bush Inn/Church Corner, Colombo/Beaumont,

Edgeware, Fendalton, Ferrymead, Halswell, Ilam/Clyde,

Merivale, New Brighton, North West Belfast, Parklands,

Prestons (emerging), Redcliffs, Richmond, Stanmore/Worcester,

Spreydon (Barrington), St Martins, Sumner, Sydenham,

Sydenham South, Upper Riccarton (Peer Street),

Wairakei/Greers Road, West Spreydon (Lincoln Road),

Woolston, Wainoni and Yaldhurst (emerging);

b. the Commercial Local Zone at Beckenham and Wigram; and

c. the Commercial Banks Peninsula Zone at Lyttelton and Akaroa.

Commercial centre

District centre

Large format centre

Local centre

Neighbourhood plan

Related definitions

means a plan covering an area of no less than 8ha in a New

Neighbourhood Zone which identifies the expected residential

development for that land.

Development plan

Neighbourhood block

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Neighbourhood plan - (M.E.D.)

Related definitions

means a plan covering an area of no less than 8ha in a New

Neighbourhood Zone which identifies the expected residential

development for that land.

Development plan -

(M.E.D.)

Neighbourhood block

area - (M.E.D.)

Net floor area

Reliant definitions

unless otherwise specified, means the sum of the floor areas, each

measured to the inside of the exterior walls of the building or buildings,

and shall include the net floor area of any accessory building, but shall

exclude any floor area used for:

a. lift wells, including the assembly area immediately outside the lift

doors for a maximum depth of 2m;

b. tank rooms, boiler and heating rooms, machine rooms, bank

vaults;

c. those parts of any basement not used for residential, commercial

or industrial activities;

d. parking and/or loading areas including basement parking which

extends no more than 1m above ground level;

e. 50% of any pedestrian arcade, or ground floor foyer, which is

available for public thoroughfare;

f. covered access ways;

g. roof terraces that are for residential or staff use only, are

uncovered and open (apart from a balustrade) to the outside air

on at least three sides; and

h. decks that are for residential or staff use only, are uncovered

and open (apart from a balustrade) to the outside air on at least

three sides and which do not extend more than 800mm in height

above ground level and cover less than 15% of the net site area.

The following are excluded for commercial activities (including hotels

and guest accommodation) only:

i. all stairwells (including landing areas);

j. toilets and bathrooms, provided that in the case of any hotel or

guest accommodation the maximum area permitted to be

excluded for each unit shall be 3m2; and

k. that part of a balcony that is within 2m from an exterior wall of a

building, provided that the balcony is open to the outside air

(apart from a balustrade) on at least one side.

The following are excluded for residential activities only:

l. shared stairwells;

m. garages and carports; and

n. all balconies.

Accessory building

Access way

Balcony

Building

Garage

Ground level

Guest accommodation

Height

Industrial activity

Loading area

Net site area

Parking area

Related definitions

Gross floor area

Ground floor area

Plot ratio

Public floor area

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Net site area

Reliant definitions

in relation to a site or allotment, means the total area of the site or

allotment less any area subject to a designation for any purpose, any

strip of land 6m or less in width and any area of land where that land is

the shared access for more than one site.

Access

Allotment

Related definitions

Boundary

Net site area - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

in relation to a site or allotment, means the total area of the site or

allotment less any area subject to a designation for any purpose,

any strip of land 6m or less in width and any area of land where

that land is the shared access for more than one site.

Access - (M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Related definitions

Boundary - (M.E.D.)

[has the same meaning as in s 197 of the Local Government Act

Related definitions

means the provision of roads and other transport, water, wastewater,

and stormwater collection and management.

Community

infrastructure

Development

contribution

Network utility operation

[has the same meaning as in s 166 of the Resource Management

Act 1991]

(See Network utility operator)

Network utility operator

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means a person who—

a. undertakes or proposes to undertake the distribution or

transmission by pipeline of natural or manufactured gas,

petroleum, biofuel, or geothermal energy; or

b. operates or proposes to operate a network for the purpose of—

i. telecommunication as defined in Section 5 of the

Telecommunications Act 2001; or

ii. radiocommunication as defined in Section 2(1) of the

Radiocommunications Act 1989; or

c. is an electricity operator or electricity distributor as defined in

Section 2 of the Electricity Act 1992 for the purpose of line

function services as defined in that section; or

d. undertakes or proposes to undertake the distribution of water for

supply (including irrigation); or

e. undertakes or proposes to undertake a drainage or sewerage

system; or

f. constructs, operates, or proposes to construct or operate, a road

or railway line; or

g. is an airport authority as defined by the Airport Authorities Act

1966 for the purposes of operating an airport as defined by that

Act; or

h. is a provider of any approach control service within the meaning

of the Civil Aviation Act 1990; or

i. undertakes or proposes to undertake a project or work

prescribed as a network utility operation for the purposes of this

definition by regulations made under this Act,—

and the words network utility operation have a corresponding meaning.

New neighbourhood entry lot

Reliant definitions

means a separate lot in a New Neighbourhood Zone used primarily for

vehicles to gain entry to a lot or lots and which is legally encumbered

to prevent the construction of buildings.

Building

Related definitions

Access

New neighbourhood hectare

Reliant definitions

means a continuous 10,000m2 of land for:

a. residential activities, including all associated open space

and on-site parking areas;

b. roads but excluding State Highways, and major arterial

roads; and

Access strip

Council

Esplanade reserve

High flood hazard

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c. neighbourhood reserves of 3,000m2 or larger as managed

under the relevant Activity Management Plan under the

Local Government Act 2002.

but excludes land:

d. to be vested in the Council as a local purpose reserve;

e. subject to rock roll, liquefaction, subsidence or high flood

hazard and where these geotechnical constraints are not

going to be remedied so that the land can contain

residential units;

f. set aside to protect significant ecological, cultural, historic

heritage, or landscape values;

g. set aside for esplanade reserves or access strips that form

part of a Garden and Heritage Park, Regional Park, Sports

Park or Cemetery as managed under the relevant Activity

Management Plan under the Local Government Act 2002.

Parking area

Reserve

Residential unit

New neighbourhood hectare - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a continuous 10,000m2 of land for:

a. residential activities, including all associated open space and

on-site parking areas;

b. roads but excluding State Highways, and major arterial

roads; and

c. neighbourhood reserves of 3,000m2 or larger as managed

under the relevant Activity Management Plan under the

Local Government Act 2002.

but excludes land:

d. to be vested in the Council as a local purpose reserve;

e. subject to rock roll, liquefaction, subsidence or high flood

hazard and where these geotechnical constraints are not

going to be remedied so that the land can contain

residential units;

f. set aside to protect significant ecological, cultural, historic

heritage, or landscape values;

g. set aside for esplanade reserves or access strips that form

part of a Garden and Heritage Park, Regional Park, Sports

Park or Cemetery as managed under the relevant Activity

Management Plan under the Local Government Act 2002.

Council - (M.E.D.)

(M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

New neighbourhood net density

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Reliant definitions

means the number of household units per new neighbourhood

hectare.

New neighbourhood

hectare

New neighbourhood net density - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means the number of household units per new neighbourhood

hectare.

New neighbourhood

hectare - (M.E.D.)

New neighbourhood residential unit types

Reliant definitions

means a residential unit type that falls within "Exploring New

Housing Choices for Changing Lifestyles" (Christchurch City

Council, November 2011) types 2-9.

Council

Residential Unit

New neighbourhood target yield

Reliant definitions

means the neighbourhood block area less any:

a. stormwater detention and treatment areas;

b. geo-technically constrained areas (e.g. areas that are

subject to high flood hazard and/or subsidence);

c. areas of significant ecological, cultural, heritage or

landscape value;

d. esplanade reserves or access strips;

e. land that forms part of a larger regional or sub-regional

reserve network;

f. commercial or industrial activity; and

g. community facilities.

Access strip

Community facility

Esplanade reserve

High flood hazard

Industrial activity

Neighbourhood block

Reserve

Ngāi Tahu/Manawhenua

Related definitions

means customary authority, those who have customary

authority.

Wairuatanga

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No complaints covenant

Reliant definitions

in relation to the Port Influences Overlay Area, means a covenant

which is:

a. registered against the title(s) of the land upon which the proposal

is situated; and

b. willingly entered into by the resource consent applicant, in favour

of the Lyttelton Port Company Limited, to the effect that no

owner or occupier or successor in title of the covenanted land

shall object to, complain about, bring or contribute to any

proceedings under any statute or otherwise oppose any adverse

environmental effects (including noise, dust, traffic, vibration,

glare or odour) resulting from any lawfully established port

activities.

Port activities

Related definitions

Noxious or offensive activity

Related definitions

means;

a. blood or offal treating, bone boiling or crushing, dag crushing,

fellmongering, fish cleaning or curing, gut scraping and treating,

tallow melting;

b. flax pulping, flock manufacture or teasing of textile materials for

any purpose, wood pulping;

c. storage and disposal of sewage, septic tank sludge or refuse;

d. slaughtering of animals; storage, drying or preserving of bones,

hides, hoofs or skins; tanning; wool scouring;

e. the burning of waste oil in the open air or in any combustion

processes involving fuel-burning equipment;

f. any other processes involving fuel-burning equipment, if carried

out primarily for the purposes of producing energy, which

singly or together individually or in combination with other

equipment, have a maximum fuel-burning rate of up to

1000kg/hr or more carbonaceous fuels or those containing

hydrocarbons or sulphur;

g. the open burning of coated or covered metal cable or wire,

including metal coated or covered with varnish, lacquers, plastic

or rubber;

h. any activity with the potential to discharge asbestos to air

including the removal or disposal of friable asbestos, except

where it complies with the Health and Safety in Employment

(Asbestos) Regulations 1998 and is supervised and monitored

by Occupational Safety and Health staff;

i. burning out of the residual content of metal containers used for

the transport or storage of chemicals;

Industrial activity

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j. the burning of municipal, commercial or industrial wastes,

whether by open fire or the use of incinerators for disposal of

waste;

k. any industrial wood pulp process in which wood or other

cellulose material is cooked with chemical solutions to dissolve

lining, and the associated processes of bleaching and chemical

and by-product recovery; and

l. crematoriums.

Office

Related definitions

means any of the following:

a. administrative offices where the administration of an

organisation, whether trading or non-trading, is conducted and

includes bank administration offices; and

b. professional offices where professional services are available

and carried out and includes the offices of accountants,

solicitors, architects, surveyors, engineers and consultants.

Commercial services

Industrial activity

Urban activities

Office furniture, equipment and systems suppliers

Reliant definitions

means businesses primarily engaged in selling goods for office

use and includes suppliers of:

a. computers and related equipment;

b. copiers, printers and facsimile machines;

c. integrated telephone systems and equipment; and

d. office furniture, equipment and utensils.

Office

Related definitions

Trade supplier

One network approach

Reliant definitions

means components of the transport system are well-connected (within

Christchurch District and with adjoining districts) and managed in a

coordinated way as a single, integrated system to ensure that travel

across the transport system is as seamless and consistent as

possible.

Transport system

Related definitions

Mixed modal link

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Orangatanga

means to maintain the health and wellbeing of the community

through promotion of environmental protection and safe

communities.

Reliant definitions

means any sign or device, graphics or display of whatever nature

visible from a public place, for the purposes of:

a. identification of and provision of information about any activity,

site or building;

b. providing directions;

c. promoting goods, services or forthcoming events; or

d. containing a message directed at the general public whether

temporary or otherwise.

Outdoor advertisements include any sign, device or display, whether

three-dimensional or otherwise, that is manufactured, painted, written,

printed, carved, embossed, inflated, projected onto or otherwise fixed

to or attached upon any external surface of any building or in the open

on any site, wall, pole, hoarding or structure or erection of any kind

whatsoever, or onto any rock, stone, tree or other object. Outdoor

advertisements include any method of illumination, whether by an

internal or external non-neutral light source; any advertisement

displayed upon any parked vehicle and/or trailer for the express

purpose of directing attention to any activity, site or building; and any

tethered balloon of more than 0.5m in diameter.

Building

Related definitions

Public artwork

Outdoor living space

Reliant definitions

means an area of open space for the exclusive use of the occupants of

the residential unit to which the space is allocated and, in the

Residential Medium Density Zone, can include indoor communal

recreation and leisure areas for the benefit of all residents of the site.

Residential unit

Related definitions

Outdoor service space

Waste management

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Outdoor service space

Reliant definitions

means the area identified on a site for outdoor drying of washing and

the storage of items such as BBQs and gardening tools and

equipment.

Related definitions

Waste management area

Outdoor storage area

Reliant definitions

means any land used for the purpose of storing vehicles, equipment,

machinery and/or natural or processed products outside of fully

enclosed buildings for periods in excess of 12 weeks a specified

period in any year.

Building

Related definitions

Industrial activity

Mineral extraction

activity

Noxious or offensive

activity

Port activities

Service industry

Warehousing and

Outline development plan

Related definitions

means a plan of a specified area which identifies, in a general manner,

key features and constraints for the development of that land.

Development plan

Master plan

Reliant definitions

means a parking building and/or parking lot (and associated facilities,

including any cycle parking) provided primarily for the patrons of a

nearby public transport service to assist their modal transfer to the

public transport service.

Parking building

Parking lot

Related definitions

Public transport facility

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Parking area

Reliant definitions

means that part of a site or building within which vehicle parking

spaces and manoeuvring are accommodated, and includes all

parking spaces, manoeuvring areas and landscaping areas

associated with vehicle parking on a site.

Building

Landscaping

Manoeuvre area

Related definitions

Parking building

Parking lot

Paved impermeable

surface

Public floor area

Parking building

Reliant definitions

means a building that has multiple storeys used primarily for parking of

motor vehicles and which is not provided to meet demand associated

with an activity or development on the same site. A parking building

includes parking spaces, manoeuvring areas, access and landscaping

areas associated with the parking.

Access

Building

Landscaping

Manoeuvre area

Related definitions

Parking area

Parking lot

Reliant definitions

means stand-alone single level parking facilities at ground level used

primarily for parking of motor vehicles and which are not provided to

meet demand associated with an activity or development on the same

site. A parking lot includes parking spaces, manoeuvring areas,

access and landscaping areas associated with the parking.

Access

Ground level

Landscaping

Manoeuvre area

Related definitions

Parking area

Parking building

Paved impermeable

surface

Parking space

Reliant definitions

means a space on a site capable of, and available at any time for, Site

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accommodating one stationary 85 percentile motor vehicle excluding

any spaces set aside for the display of vehicles.

Paved impermeable surface

Reliant definitions

in relation to any site, means any part of that site which is

impermeable and includes:

a. decks less than 1m in height above the ground immediately

below;

b. pools which protrude less than 1m in height above ground

level;

c. any area used for uncovered parking, manoeuvring, access

or uncovered loading of motor vehicles; and

d. any area with a continuous surface of concrete, bitumen or

paving with slabs, bricks, 'gobi' or similar blocks.

The following shall not be included in the meaning of 'paved

impermeable surface':

e. paths of less than 1m in width; and

f. buildings.

Access

Building

Ground level

Height

Loading

Related definitions

Impervious surface

Pedestrian access way

Reliant definitions

(see Access way) Access way

Peripheral boundary length

Reliant definitions

means the length of the entire peripheral boundary of an area of land

that is completely enclosed by other land and to which the general

public have a permanent right of access.

Boundary

Reliant definitions

(see Public floor area) Public floor area

Place of assembly

Reliant definitions

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means the use of land and/or buildings used principally for the

public or private assembly of people for recreation, education,

worship, culture or deliberation purposes and includes recreation and

entertainment facilities, clubrooms, pavilions, school halls and

auditoriums, churches and church halls, and community facilities

such as community halls and libraries.

Building

Community facility

Recreation facility

Related definitions

Spiritual facility

Plot ratio

Reliant definitions

means the relationship between net floor area of the building and the

net site area, and is expressed by the formula:

plot ratio = net floor area

net site area

Building

Net floor area

Net site area

Point strip

Reliant definitions

means a strip of land generally not more than 0.2m wide created

along the side or end of a road, where the presence of the

formation of that road provides a benefit to other owners of

contiguous land, who have the potential to subdivide or develop

that land, and who should contribute a fair and reasonable share

in the costs of construction and, where applicable, land value.

Related definitions

Development

Subdivision

Pool area

for the purpose of calculating loading, car and cycle loading, car and

cycle parking requirements for a swimming pool, means the surface

area of water within a swimming pool. The pool area does not include

any associated poolside area, changing room facilities or storage

areas.

Port activities

Reliant definitions

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means the use of land, wharves, plant, equipment, buildings and

other port facilities and structures for:

a. cargo handling, including the loading, unloading, storage,

processing and transit of cargo and passengers;

b. passenger handling, including the loading, unloading and

transit of passengers, and passenger or cruise ship terminals;

c. port administration;

d. maintenance and repair facilitiesactivities, including the

maintenance and repair of vessels;

e. marine-related trade and industry training facilities;

f. marine-related industrial activities, including ship and boat

building activities;

g. warehousesing in support of (a)-(f), (h) and (i), and distribution

activities, including bulk fuel, storage and ancillary pipeline

networksareas and facilities;

h. facilities for recreational boating, including yachting; and

i. activities associated with the surface navigation, berthing,

manoeuvring, refuelling, storage, servicing and providoring of

vessels;

j. ancillary transport infrastructure, buildings, structures, signs,

utilities, parking areas, landscaping, hazardous facilities,

offices and other facilities, and earthworks; and

k. ancillary food and beverage outlets in support of the above.:

i. berthing; and

ii. departure and surface movements of ships.

Building

Parking area

Related definitions

Outdoor storage area

Warehousing and

Potable water

means drinking water which complies with the Drinking Water

Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2008).

Pre-school

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings used for the early childhood

education or care of more than four or more children (in addition to any

children resident on the site or the children of the persons providing the

education or care) under the age of six years by the day or part of a day,

but not for any continuous period of more than seven consecutive days.

Includes a crèche, after-school care facility, kindergarten, kohanga

reo or play centre, but does not include a school.

Building

Related definitions

Education activity

Pressurised injection

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Reliant definitions

for the purposes of Rule 5.8.2, means injection of grout at more than

25 bar at the pump.

Primary living level

Reliant definitions

means the level in a residential unit in which the kitchen is contained. Residential unit

Principal building

Reliant definitions

means a building, buildings or part of a building accommodating the

activity for which the site is primarily used.

Building

Related definitions

Accessory building

Private Car Park

A carpark which is not open to the general public or casual users.

Private way

[has the same meaning as in s 315 of the Local Government Act 1974]

means any way or passage whatsoever over private land within a

district, the right to use which is confined or intended to be confined to

certain persons or classes of persons, and which is not thrown open or

intended to be open to the use of the public generally; and includes

any such way or passage as aforesaid which at the commencement of

this Part exists within any district.

Public area

means those parts of any building and associated outdoor areas

normally available for use by the general public, exclusive of any

areas used for services or access.

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Public artwork

Related definitions

means any object, figure, image, character, outline, spectacle, display,

delineation, audio or visual installation (including but not limited to

projection or illumination, static or otherwise), announcement, poster

or sculpture that is used principally to enhance public spaces, whether

it is placed on, affixed or tethered to any land or building, or any

footpath or pavement (subject to any Council bylaws or traffic

management requirement), incorporated within the design of any

building (whether by painting or otherwise) and not used as an outdoor

advertisement or for any purpose other than as public artwork.

Building

Council

Public floor area (PFA)

Reliant definitions

means the sum of the total area of all floors contained within the

external walls of any building or within the boundaries of any outdoor

area available for the use of the general public in association with the

activity, excluding any areas used for:

a. lift wells, including the assembly area outside the lift doors for a

maximum depth of 2m;

b. stairwells, including landing areas;

c. toilets and bathrooms; and

d. parking and/or loading areas; and

e. all areas used exclusively by staff, such as kitchens,

storage areas, internal loading/unloading areas, rubbish

areas, staff rooms/offices and amenities.

Boundary

Building

Loading area

Parking area

Related definitions

Gross floor area

Net floor area

Publicly accessible

Publicly accessible space

Reliant definitions

means courtyards, lane ways, access ways or areas that are in private

or public ownership, through which the public can commonly pass, and

which are free of physical barriers such as gates.

Access way

Lane way

Related definitions

Private way

Public floor area

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Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for, or ancillary to, scheduled

passenger transport services and may include a public transport

interchange, park and ride facilities, bus bays, taxi ranks, drop-off and

pick-up points, cycle parking, shelters, waiting rooms, ticket office,

information centre, luggage lockers, public toilets, showers and

changing rooms.

Building

Public transport

interchange

Related definitions

Mixed modal link

Public transport interchange

Reliant definitions

means a public transport facility with a building that provides shelter for

waiting passengers, where two or more public transport routes and/or

modes converge and which enables passengers to change between

different routes and modes, including public transport, walking and

cycling.

Building

Related definitions

Queuing space

Reliant definitions

means the area of an access between the site boundary and the

vehicle control point available for the queuing of vehicles.

Access

Site boundary

Radiocommunications

means: any transmission or reception of signs, signals, writing,

images, sounds, or intelligence of any nature by radio waves.

Rail siding

Reliant definitions

means a (generally short) section of rail, off a main rail line, that

provides access to and from a site, yard or development (including

industrial activities, quarries and wharves) and which is used to store

stationary rolling stock whilst it is loaded or unloaded.

Access

Development

Industrial activity

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Rangatiratanga

means to promote self-determination and independence.

Rear site

Reliant definitions

means a site which is situated generally to the rear of another site,

both sites having access to the same road or private road. The rear

site shall have access to such road or private road by means of an

access strip.

Access

Access strip

Related definitions

Corner site

Front site

Recreation activity

Reliant definitions

means the use of land, water bodies and/or buildings principally for the

active or passive enjoyment of sports, recreation or leisure, whether

competitive or non-competitive, casual or organised, and whether a

charge is made for admission or not.

Building

Water body

Related definitions

Recreation facility

Temporary buildings

and activities

Urban activities

Recreation facility

Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for recreation activities. Building

Recreation activity

Related definitions

Place of assembly

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Reliant definitions

means a building easily capable of and intended for relocation, either

in part or whole, to another site.

Building

Related definitions

Reliant definitions

means the removal and re-siting of any building from any site to a new

permanent site, but excludes new (i.e. immediately habitable) buildings

constructed elsewhere specifically for, and subsequently relocated

permanently onto, another site.

Building

Related definitions

Development

Temporary buildings

and activities

Reserve

Related definitions

means a reserve within the meaning of the Reserves Act 1977. Esplanade reserve

Road reserve

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings, including the construction of

buildings,for the purpose of living accommodation and includes:

a. a residential unit or a family flat (including accessory

buildings);

b. emergency and refuge accommodation; and

c. sheltered housing;

d. guest accommodation; and

e. the use of land and/or buildings for custodial and/or supervised

living accommodation where the residents are detained on the

site; and

f. Accommodation associated with a fire station.

Building

Guest accommodation

Residential unit

Sheltered housing

Related definitions

Accessory building

Elderly person’s

housing unit

Habitable building

Home occupation

Mixed-use

Residential allotment

Retirement village

Urban activities

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Residential activity - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for the purpose of living

accommodation and includes:

a. a residential unit or a family flat;

b. emergency and refuge accommodation; and

c. sheltered housing;

d. guest accommodation;

e. the use of land and/or buildings for custodial and/or

supervised living accommodation where the residents are

detained on the site.

Building - (M.E.D.)

Guest accommodation -

(M.E.D.)

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Sheltered housing -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

(M.E.D.)

Residential amenity

Reliant definitions

means the combination of built and natural aspects of the

development that provide for quality of life enjoyed by occupants

and users of the wider neighbourhood.

Development

Related definitions

Amenity values

Residential building platform

Reliant definitions

for the purposes of Rule 5.8.1, means that area of a site equal to the

ground floor area of the residential unit plus up to 1.8m extending at

ground level beyond its foundations. Note that this definition differs

from that of ‘building consent platform’ used in Rule 5.8.2.

Building

Ground floor area

Ground level

Residential unit

Residential thoroughfare

Reliant definitions

means a way through the residential unit linking two or more of a

lounge, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, toilet and corridor, hallway

or passageway.

Residential unit

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Residential unit

Reliant definitions

means a self-contained building (or group of buildings including

accessory buildings) used for a residential activity by one or more

persons who form a single household unit or a bed and breakfast.. For

the purposes of this definition:

a. a building used for emergency or refuge accommodation shall be

deemed to be used by a single household;

b. where there is more than one kitchen on a site (other than a

kitchen in a family flat or a kitchenette provided as part of a bed

and breakfast) there shall be deemed to be more than one

residential unit;

c. a residential unit may include no more than one family flat as

part of that residential unit; and

d. a residential unit may be used as a holiday home provided it

does not involve the sale of alcohol, food or other goods.

Accessory building

Building

Related definitions

Accessory building

Principal building

Residential unit - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a self-contained building (or group of buildings including

accessory buildings) used for a residential activity by one or

more persons who form a single household unit. For the

purposes of this definition:

a. a building used for emergency or refuge accommodation shall

be deemed to be used by a single household;

b. where there is more than one kitchen on a site (other than a

kitchen in a family flat) there shall be deemed to be more

than one residential unit;

c. a residential unit may include no more than one family flat

as part of that residential unit; and

d. a residential unit may be used as a holiday home provided it

does not involve the sale of alcohol, food or other goods.

(M.E.D.)

Building - (M.E.D.)

(M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Related definitions

(M.E.D.)

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Restaurant

Reliant definitions

means any land and/or buildings, or part thereof, principally used for

the sale of meals to the general public and the consumption of those

meals on the premises. Such premises may be licensed under the

Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Building

Related definitions

Alcohol licence

Food and beverage

outlet

Food court

Tavern

Retail activity

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for displaying or offering

goods for sale or hire to the public and includes food and beverage

outlets, second-hand goods outlets, food courts and commercial mail

order or internet-based transactions. It excludes trade suppliers, yard-

based suppliers and service stations.

Building

Food court

Second-hand goods

outlet

Service station

Trade supplier

Yard-based supplier

Related definitions

Department store

Drive through services

EDM qualifying

supermarket

Large format centre

Main street

Retailing

Rural selling place

Supermarket

Retailing

Reliant definitions

means both retail activities and commercial services. Commercial services

Retail activity

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Related definitions

Department store

Drive through services

EDM qualifying

supermarket

Large format centre

Main street

Rural selling place

Supermarket

Retirement village

Reliant definitions

means any land, building or site used for a comprehensive residential

development that contains two or more residential units, together with

services and/or facilities for on-site residents and staff (for example,

(including care facilities, and hospital care, recreation, leisure, welfare

facilities and activities, and other non-residential activities accessory to

the retirement village), predominantly for persons in their retirement or

persons in their retirement and their spouses or partners, and and

includes:

a retirement village as defined in s.6 of the Retirement Villages Act 2003;

a rest home defined in s.58(4) of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 accessory nursing and medical care; and

Elderly Persons Housing. for which the residents pay, or agree to pay, a capital sum as

consideration and regardless of whether:

a. a resident's right of occupation of any residential unit is

provided by way of freehold or leasehold title, crosslease

title, unit title, lease, licence to occupy, residential tenancy,

or other form of assurance, for life or any other term; or

b. the form of the consideration for that right is a lump sum

payment or deduction, or a contribution or a payment in

kind of any form, a periodic payment or deduction, or any

combination of such payments or deductions, whether

made before, during, or after occupancy; or

c. the consideration is actually paid or agreed to be paid by a

particular resident or particular residents or on behalf of

that resident or those residents, or by another person for

Building

Care facility

Hospital

Residential unit

Related definitions

Sheltered housing

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the benefit of that resident or those residents; or

d. the resident makes an additional payment or periodical

payment (for example, a service fee) for any services or

facilities or access to such services or facilities; or

e. the services or facilities, or both, are provided by the owner

of the land, building or site, or by any other person under an

arrangement with the operator of the retirement village.

A retirement village includes any common areas and facilities to

which residents of the retirement village have access under their

occupation rights agreements.

Reverse sensitivity

Related definitions

means the effect on existing activities from the introduction of new

activities into the same environment. This may take the form of

restrictions on existing activities as a consequence of complaints,

where the new activities may raise concerns or complaints

regarding the effects of existing activities which could lead to

restrictions being placed on the existing activities.

No-complaints

covenant

Right-of-way

Reliant definitions

(see Access) Access

Related definitions

Access strip

Right turn offset

means a situation where a vehicle waiting to turn right at an

intersection may queue in such a way as not to obstruct the path of

vehicles turning left or heading straight through the intersection.

[has the same meaning as in s 315 of the Local Government Act 1974]

means the whole of any land which is within a district, and which—

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a. immediately before the commencement of this Part was a road

or street or public highway; or

b. immediately before the inclusion of any area in the district was a

public highway within that area; or

c. is laid out by the council as a road or street after the

commencement of this Part; or

d. is vested in the council for the purpose of a road as shown on a

deposited survey plan; or

e. is vested in the council as a road or street pursuant to any other

enactment;—

and includes—

f. except where elsewhere provided in this Part, any access way or

service lane which before the commencement of this Part was

under the control of any council or is laid out or constructed by or

vested in any council as an access way or service lane or is

declared by the Minister of Works and Development as an

access way or service lane after the commencement of this Part

or is declared by the Minister of Lands as an access way or

service lane on or after 1 April 1988:

g. every square or place intended for use of the public generally,

and every bridge, culvert, drain, ford, gate, building, or other

thing belonging thereto or lying upon the line or within the limits

thereof;—

but, except as provided in the Public Works Act 1981 or in any

regulations under that Act, does not include a motorway within

the meaning of that Act or the Government Roading Powers Act

Road boundary

Reliant definitions

(see Boundary) Boundary

Road reserve

Reliant definitions

means a Local Purpose Reserve (Road) within the meaning of the

Reserves Act 1977.

Related definitions

Reserve

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Roadway

Reliant definitions

means that portion of the road devoted particularly to the use of

motor vehicles, inclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.(see

carriageway)

Related definitions

Carriageway

Cycle lane

Rural produce

Related definitions

means fruit, vegetables, flowers or other similar farm products

primarily grown and/or processed on a property in a rural zone.

Rural selling place

Rural roads

Reliant definitions

means all roads outside the existing urban area as shown on Map A of

Chapter 6 of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, except for

roads adjoining any residential and/or commercial zone in

Christchurch District.

Note: Rural roads are generally the roads classified as Rural or Semi-

rural in the road classification system in the Christchurch Transport

Strategic Plan.

Adjoining

Related definitions

Urban roads

Rural selling place

Reliant definitions

means any land, building or part of a building located in a rural zone,

on or in which rural produce is offered for sale by wholesale and/or

retail, and includes any land, building or part of a building on or in

which rural produce is weighed and packaged.

Building

Rural produce

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Second-hand goods outlet

Related definitions

means a business primarily engaged in selling pre-used merchandise

and includes:

a. antique dealers;

b. auctioneers;

c. charity shops;

d. pawnbrokers;

e. second-hand shops; and

f. suppliers of:

i. demolition goods and materials; and

ii trade-in goods.

Retail activity

Yard-based supplier

Sense of place

means the combination of characteristics (including historic, social,

cultural, natural and built characteristics) that make a place unique and

distinctive, and the human experience of these characteristics over

Reliant definitions

means:

i. Residential activities;

ii. Education activities;

iii. Guest accommodation; and

iv. Health care facilities;

v. Custodial correction facilities with overnight

accommodation

But excludes in relation to airport noise

(a) Any residential activities in conjunction with rural activities

that comply with the rules in the relevant district plans as at

23 August 2008;

Accessory building

Care facility

District Plan

Education activity

Elderly person’s housing

Guest accommodation

Hospital

Industrial activity

Pre-school

Residential unit

Rural activity

Trade and industry

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(b) flight training or other trade and industry training facilities

located on land zoned or legally used for commercial or

industrial activities; and

(c) Guest accommodation, which is designed, constructed and

operated to a standard to mitigate the effects of aircraft

noise on occupant

(d) Health care facilities with no accommodation for overnight

a. in relation to electricity-related assets:

ii. education activities including pre‐schools;

iv. health care facilities and any elderly persons’ housing

units or complex.

i. residential activities, including family flats and any

elderly persons' housing units or complex, but

excluding those in conjunction with rural activities that

comply with the rules in the relevant district plans as at

23 August 2008;

ii. education activities including pre-schools, but not

including flight training or other trade and industry

training facilities located on land zoned or legally used

for commercial or industrial activities;

iii. guest accommodation, except that which is designed,

constructed and operated to a standard to mitigate the

effects of aircraft noise on occupants within the airport

noise contours;

v. any one or more of the following activities located in the

Port Influences Overlay Area shown on the planning

A. residential unit or family flat, a habitable accessory

building, or a residential activity;

B. elderly persons’ housing complex or care facility;

D. any health care facilities, including hospitals or

convalescent homes, that contain sleeping facilities

for any person; and

training facility

Related definitions

No-complaints

covenant

Reverse sensitivity

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Service industry

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings for the transport, storage,

maintenance or repair of goods and vehicles and the hire of

commercial and industrial equipment and machinery.

Building

Service lane

Reliant definitions

means any lane laid out or constructed either by the authority of the

Council or the Minister of Transport for the purpose of providing the

public with a side or rear access for vehicular traffic to any land.

Access

Council

Service station

Reliant definitions

means any site where the primary activity is the retail sale of motor

vehicle fuels, including petrol, LPG, CNG and diesel, and may include

any one or more of the following ancillary activities:

a. the sale or hire of kerosene, alcohol based fuels, lubricating oils,

tyres, batteries, vehicle spare parts, trailers and other

accessories normally associated with motor vehicles;

b. the mechanical repair, servicing and cleaning of motor vehicles

(other than heavy vehicles) and domestic garden equipment but

not panel beating, spray painting and heavy engineering such as

c. truck stops;

e. the ancillary sale of other goods for the convenience and

comfort of service station customers;

but shall not include any industrial activity.

Heavy vehicle

Industrial activity

Related definitions

Service industry

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Setback

Reliant definitions

means the distance between a building and the boundary of its site or

other specified item.

Boundary

Building

Related definitions

Setback - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means the distance between a building and the boundary of its

site or other specified item.

Boundary - (M.E.D.)

Building - (M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

Sheltered housing

Reliant definitions

means a residential unit or units used solely for the accommodation of

persons for whom on-site professional emergency care, assistance or

response is available, but not where residents are detained on the site.

Residential unit

Sheltered housing - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a residential unit or units used solely for the

accommodation of persons for whom on-site professional

emergency care, assistance or response is available, but not

where residents are detained on the site.

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Site - (M.E.D.)

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Show Home

Reliant definitions

means a building or part of a building constructed as a residential

unit, that is displayed and promoted to encourage people to buy or

construct similar residential units at a different site (although upon

sale, may remain on the same site or be relocated).

Building

Residential unit

Significant indigenous vegetation

Reliant definitions

means indigenous vegetation that has been assessed as meeting any

one or more of the criteria set out in Appendix 3 of the Canterbury

Regional Policy Statement.

Related definitions

Vegetation clearance

Reliant definitions

means an area of land or volume of space shown on a plan with

defined boundaries, whether legally or otherwise defined boundaries,

and includes:

i. comprised in a single allotment, or other legally defined

parcel of land, and held in a single certificate of title; or

ii. comprised in a single allotment or legally defined parcel of

land for which a separate certificate of title could be issued

without further consent of the Council;

b. an area of land which comprises two or more adjoining legally

defined parcels of land held together in one certificate of title in

such a way that the lots cannot be dealt with separately without

prior consent of the Council; or

c. an area of land which is comprised of two or more adjoining

certificates of title where such titles are:

i. subject to a condition imposed under Section 77 of the

ii. held together in such a way that they cannot be dealt with

separately without the prior consent of the Council;

d. in the case of land subdivided under the cross lease or company

lease systems (other than strata titles), site shall mean an area

of land containing:

i. a building or buildings for residential or business purposes

with any accessory building(s), plus any land exclusively

Access

Accessory building

Adjoining

Allotment

Boundary

Building

Council

Education facility

Legally defined parcel of

Residential unit

Subdivision

Tertiary education or

research facility

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restricted to the users of that/those building(s); or

ii. a remaining share or shares in the fee simple creating a

vacant part(s) of the whole for future cross lease or

company lease purposes; and

e. in the case of land subdivided under the Unit Titles Act 1972

and Unit Titles Act 2010 (other than strata titles), site shall mean

an area of land containing a principal unit or proposed unit on a

unit plan together with its accessory units and common area;

f. in the case of strata titles, or where one or more residential unit

is proposed to be erected above another residential unit, site

shall mean the underlying certificate of title of the entire land

containing the strata titles, immediately prior to subdivision; and

g. for the purposes of the activity standards (but not the built

form or general city-wide standards) in the Specific

Purposes (Schools) and Specific Purposes (Tertiary

Education) Zones, site means all of the land used by a

particular education or tertiary education or research

facility, whether or not those parcels of land are contiguous

with each other.

Site boundary

Reliant definitions

(see Boundary) Boundary

Sleep-out

Reliant definitions

means an accessory building or part of an accessory building with a

gross floor area of no more than 25m² designed for sleeping

accommodation only, which is not self-contained except for the

provision of a toilet and/or bathroom, and which is located no more

than 40m from the residential unit on the same site, to which it is

accessory.

Accessory building

Gross floor area

Residential unit

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Social housing

Reliant definitions

means residential units owned by Housing New Zealand, the

Christchurch City Council, a not-for-profit housing entity or a registered

community housing provider (under Part 1 of the Housing

Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Act 1992), where one of these

parties is in a public/private development relationship to provide

mixed tenure housing, and where the provision of residential units is

to help low and modest income households and other disadvantaged

groups to access appropriate and secure housing that is affordable.

Council

Residential unit

Related definitions

Community housing

Spiritual activity

means the use of land and/or buildings for the public and/or

private assembly of people primarily for worship, meditation,

spiritual deliberation and for ancillary social and community

support services associated with the spiritual activity; the

ancillary hire/use of church buildings for community groups and

activities; and for temporary activities (as defined under

“Temporary buildings and activities”, clause (b))..

Spiritual facility

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings used for the public and/or

private assembly of people primarily for worship, meditation,

spiritual deliberation and ancillary community activities.

Building

Related definitions

Community facility

Place of assembly

Spring

means a spring is where groundwater emerges to the surface and

forms a pool, the head of a waterbody, or discharges into a

waterbody; either on a permanent or intermittent basis.

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Standalone house

Reliant definitions

means a single residential unit that is unattached to another residential

Residential unit

Related definitions

Apartment

Duplex

Terrace

Standalone house - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a single residential unit that is unattached to another

residential unit.

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

Duplex - (M.E.D.)

Terrace - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means those necessary infrastructure facilities, services and

installations which are of greater than local importance, and can

includes infrastructure that is nationally significant. The following are

examples of strategic infrastructure:

Explanatory note

The following are non-exclusive examples of strategic infrastructure:

a. strategic transport networks;

b. Christchurch International Airport;

c. Lyttelton Port of Christchurch;

d. bulk fuel supply and storage infrastructure including terminals,

wharf lines and pipelines;

e. defence facilities;

f. strategic telecommunication and radiocommunication facilities;

g. the electricity transmission networkNational Grid; and

h. other strategic network utilities public water supply,

wastewater and stormwater networks and associated facilities.

Electricity transmission

network

Strategic transport

networks

Utility

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Reliant definitions

means state highways and major arterial roads. Arterial roads

Related definitions

Strategic transport

networks

Strategic transport networks

Reliant definitions

means:

a. the strategic road network;

b. the rail network;

c. the region's core public passenger transport operations and

significant regional transport hubs (including freight hubs) such

as Christchurch International Airport and Lyttelton Port of

Christchurch; and

d. the strategic cycle network of major cycle routes.

Cycle route

Major cycle route

Related definitions

Student hostel accommodation

Reliant definitions

for the purpose of calculating parking and loading space

requirements, means hostels that are not ancillary and accessory to an

education activity, including a tertiary education and research activity.

Education activity

Tertiary education and

research activity

Related definitions

Subdivision

Reliant definitions

means—

a. the division of an allotment—

i. by an application to the Registrar-General of Land for the

issue of a separate certificate of title for any part of the

allotment; or

ii. by the disposition by way of sale or offer for sale of the fee

simple to part of the allotment; or

Allotment

Related definitions

Development

contribution

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iii. by a lease of part of the allotment which, including renewals,

is or could be for a term of more than 35 years; or

iv. by the grant of a company lease or cross lease in respect of

any part of the allotment; or

v. by the deposit of a unit plan, or an application to the

Registrar-General of Land for the issue of a separate

certificate of title for any part of a unit on a unit plan; or

b. an application to the Registrar-General of Land for the issue of a

separate certificate of title in circumstances where the issue of

that certificate of title is prohibited by Section 226,—

and the term subdivide land has a corresponding meaning.

[has the same meaning as in s 218 of the Resource Management

Act 1991]

Reliant definitions

means—

c. the division of an allotment—

vi. by an application to the Registrar-General of Land for

the issue of a separate certificate of title for any part of

the allotment; or

vii. by the disposition by way of sale or offer for sale of the

fee simple to part of the allotment; or

viii. by a lease of part of the allotment which, including

renewals, is or could be for a term of more than 35

years; or

ix. by the grant of a company lease or cross lease in

respect of any part of the allotment; or

x. by the deposit of a unit plan, or an application to the

Registrar-General of Land for the issue of a separate

certificate of title for any part of a unit on a unit plan; or

d. an application to the Registrar-General of Land for the issue

of a separate certificate of title in circumstances where the

issue of that certificate of title is prohibited by Section

226,—

and the term subdivide land has a corresponding meaning.

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Supermarket

Related definitions

means an individual retail outlet greater than 1,000m2 with a

specified minimum specific area that sells a comprehensive range of:

a. food, beverage and other disposable goods such as fresh meat

and produce; chilled, frozen, packaged, canned and bottled

foodstuffs and beverages; and general housekeeping and personal

goods; and

b. other household supplies comprising not more than 20% of

all products offered for sale as measured by retail floor space.

Anchor store

EDM qualifying

supermarket

Food and beverage

outlet

Retail activity

Retailing

Supportive housing

means housing (either individual or shared housing) for

individuals supported by the Salvation Army on the Salvation

Army site in Addington. Shared housing provides for shared meals

and recreation rooms. Individual housing means all inclusive

facilities (kitchen, ablutions). Supportive housing includes

reintegration housing for recently released inmates supported by

the Salvation Army.

Surface water management structure

Reliant definitions

means any structure or area greater than 3m2 designed and

constructed to contain water for either a temporary or permanent

period of time, including a stormwater ponding area, wetland, water

feature or other artificial structure for holding water. It excludes

swimming pools, spa pools and swales for the purpose of conveying

stormwater.

Wetland

Related definitions

Temporary buildings

and activities

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Tavern

Reliant definitions

means any land or building which is the subject of an alcohol licence

authorising the sale to and consumption of alcohol by the general

public on the premises. A tavern may include a bottle store, restaurant

and staff accommodation (but not guest accommodation).

Alcohol licence

Building

Guest accommodation

Restaurant

Related definitions

Food and beverage

outlet

Temporary buildings and activities

Reliant definitions

outside of the Central City means buildings and activities that are

intended not to be permanent. Temporary buildings and activities

include:

a. temporary buildings ancillary to an approved building or

construction project;

b. one-off, occasional or recurring community or special events of

short duration, such as carnivals, bazaars, festivals, markets,

public meetings and exhibitions including associated vehicle

parking and ancillary buildings, tents and marquees;

c. temporary buildings and activities following, and to assist in

recovery from, a natural disaster, such as storage yards, public

artworks, recreation and entertainment activities, the temporary

raising of buildings for foundation repairs, and the temporary

relocation of buildings and activities.

Note: Temporary buildings may still be required to comply with the

provisions of the Building Act 2004.

Approved building

Building

Central City

Public artwork

Recreation activity

Related definitions

Parking area

Terrace

Reliant definitions

means a single residential building:

a. that contains three or more residential units;

b. where the residential units are aligned horizontally side by side;

c. where each residential unit has its own entrance and habitable

rooms on the ground floor.

Residential unit

Related definitions

Apartment

Duplex

Standalone house

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Terrace - (M.E.D.)

Reliant definitions

means a single residential building:

a. that contains three or more residential units;

b. where the residential units are aligned horizontally side by

side; and

c. where each residential unit has its own entrance and

habitable rooms on the ground floor.

Residential unit -

(M.E.D.)

Related definitions

Duplex - (M.E.D.)

Standalone house -

(M.E.D.)

Tertiary education and research activity

Reliant definitions

means the use of land and/or buildings used for:

a. the provision of teaching or training and/or related research;

b. commercial research and laboratories; and

c. ancillary administrative, cultural, communal, accommodation,

retailing, and recreation and entertainment facilities.

Building

Recreation facility

Retailing

Theatre

Related definitions

means a place where live performances are staged and may include a

place used for the projection of moving pictures.

Trade and industry training facility

Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for occupational training in the skills

of engineering, building, aviation, manufacturing and other industrial

activities and includes administrative, cultural and recreation

activities ancillary to the activity.

Building

Industrial activity

Related definitions

Education activity

Place of assembly

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Trade supplier

Reliant definitions

means a business engaged in sales to businesses and institutional

customers (and may also include sales to the general public), and

consists only of suppliers of goods in one or more of the following

categories:

a. automotive and/or marine suppliers;

b. building suppliers;

c. catering equipment suppliers;

d. farming and agricultural suppliers;

e. garden and patio suppliers;

f. hire services (except hire or loan of books, video, DVD and other

similar home entertainment items);

g. industrial clothing and safety equipment suppliers;

h. office furniture, equipment and systems suppliers.

Automotive and/or

marine supplier

Building supplier

Farming and agricultural

supplier

Garden and patio

supplier

Office furniture,

equipment and systems

suppliers

Related definitions

Retail activity

Transmission line

a) means the facilities and structures used for, or associated

with, the overhead or underground transmission of electricity

in the national grid; and

(b) includes transmission line support structures,

telecommunication cables, and telecommunication devices to

which paragraph (a) applies; but

(c) does not include an electricity substation.

Transport system

means all infrastructure, services, mechanisms and institutions that

contribute to providing for transport.

Travel demand management

means using a range of methods to change travel behaviour (how,

when and where people travel).

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Travel plan

Reliant definitions

means a plan which sets out how travel demand is to be managed for

a site or activity to:

a. maximise the efficient use of transport systems; and

b. to promote the use of more sustainable transport modes such as

active transport, public transport and carpooling as alternatives

to sole occupancy private cars.

Active transport

Transport system

Tūrangawaewae

means place of belonging.

Urban activities

Reliant definitions

means activities of a size, function, intensity or character typical of

those in urban areas and includes:

a. residential units at a density equivalent to more than one

residential unit per 4 ha of site area;

b. industrial and commercial activities, except rural activities ;

c. sports fields and recreation facilities that service the urban

population (but excluding activities that require a rural location);

d. any other land use that is to be located within the existing urban

area or new Priority Areas for development identified in the

Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, Chapter 6, on Map A.

Industrial activity

Recreation facility

Residential unit

Related definitions

Commercial services

Office

Retail activity

Urban roads

Reliant definitions

means all roads within the existing urban area as shown on Map A of

Chapter 6 of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, as well as

roads adjoining any residential and/or commercial zone in

Christchurch District (i.e. roads classified in the urban ‘place function

category’ in Appendix 7.12).

Adjoining

Related definitions

Rural roads

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Utility

Reliant definitions

means:

a. transformation, transmission, generation or distribution of

electricity provided by network utility operators or requiring

authorities including:

i. transmission lines and associated equipment; and

ii. private connections to such utilities.

b. telecommunication and radio communication facilities including:

i. transmitting/receiving devices such as aerials, dishes, wires,

insulators, castings, tunnels and associated equipment; and

ii. support structures such as towers, masts and poles and

accessory buildings, and private receiving dish antennae;

c. pipes for the distribution or transmission of petroleum or natural

or manufactured gas, and necessary incidental equipment

provided by network utility operators or requiring authorities, and

private connections to such utilities;

d. reticulated water for supply or irrigation, stormwater

management basins, swales or reticulated drainage, and

reticulated sewerage provided by network utility operators or

requiring authorities, including:

i. private stormwater facilities connecting to such utilities; and

ii. necessary incidental equipment including pumping stations

provided by network utility operators or requiring authorities

and private connections to such utilities;

e. lighthouses, meteorological facilities, navigational aids and

beacons including approach control services within the meaning

of the Civil Aviation Act 1990.

Accessory building

Network utility operator

Related definitions

Vehicle access

Reliant definitions

(see Access) Access

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Reliant definitions

means a point on a vehicle access route controlled by a barrier (or

similar means) at which a vehicle is required to stop, or a point where

conflict with vehicles already on the site may arise (e.g. a point where

vehicles on the access route may need to stop to wait for a vehicle

reversing from a parking space on the site).

Vehicle access

Vehicle crossing

Reliant definitions

means the formed and properly constructed vehicle entry/exit point

from the carriageway of any road up to and including that portion of the

road boundary of the site across which a vehicle entry or exit point is

permitted or consented and includes any culvert, bridge or kerbing.

Carriageway

Road boundary

Vehicle movement

Reliant definitions

means a single journey to or from a particular site by a person or

persons in a motor vehicle. Vehicle trip has the same meaning.

Vehicle trip

Reliant definitions

(See Vehicle movement) Vehicle movement

Veterinary care facility

Reliant definitions

means land and/or buildings used for the provision of specialist care

and/or surgery for animals, under the supervision of a qualified

veterinarian.

Building

Related definitions

Commercial services

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Visibility splay

Reliant definitions

means an area to be kept clear from obstruction to allow good visibility

of other road users.

Wāhi taonga

means places and things that are treasured and valued.

Wāhi tapu

means places and things that are sacred.

Waipuna

Related definitions

means freshwater spring. Wetland

Wairuatanga

Related definitions

means to maintain and preserve the essence of manawhenua Ngāi

Tahu/manawhenua

Warehousing and distribution activities

means the storage and sorting of materials, goods or products pending

distribution.

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Waste management area

Reliant definitions

means the area identified on a site for the storage of rubbish and

recycling for collection.

Related definitions

Outdoor storage space

Water body

means fresh water or geothermal water in a river, lake, stream, pond,

wetland, or aquifer, or any part thereof, that is not located within the

coastal marine area.

means the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme standards

developed by the Ministry for the Environment (as at the date of

public notification of this Plan).

Wetland

[has the same meaning as in S2 of the Resource Management Act

includes permanently or intermittently wet areas, shallow water, and

land water margins that support a natural ecosystem of plants and

animals that are adapted to wet conditions.

Whanaungatanga

means to encourage community participation and pride through

building and emphasising community identity

Window

Reliant definitions

means a glazed section in any exterior wall of a building where the sill

is less than 1.6m vertically from the floor.

Building

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Window control

Related definitions

means the device connected to the window that is used to latch and

unlatch windows for opening and closing.

Installed

Work bay

Reliant definitions

means anthe area of not more than 50m2within a service station or

motor-servicing facility used for the repair and/or maintenance of

motor vehicles, including access.

Access

Motor-servicing facility

Service station

Related definitions

Service station

Yard-based supplier

Reliant definitions

means any retail activity the use of any land and/or building for

selling or hiring products for construction or external use (which, for

the avoidance of doubt, includes activities such as sale of vehicles and

garden supplies), where more than 50% of the area devoted to sales

or display is located in covered or uncovered external yard or forecourt

space as distinct from within a secured and weatherproofed building.

For the purpose of this definition, areas of a site providing rear

access and all other areas devoted to customer, staff and service

vehicle access and parking (including parking driveways) are not

to be included in the extent of yard area devoted to sales or

display. Drive-in or drive-through covered areas devoted to storage

and display of construction materials (including covered vehicle lanes)

will be deemed yard space area for the purpose of this definition.

Access

Building

Vehicle access

Related definitions

Automotive and/or

marine supplier

Building supplier

Garden and patio

supplier

Trade supplier

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Yard based supplier parking

means, for the purpose of calculating parking and loading

requirements for yard based suppliers, areas of a site providing

rear access and all other areas devoted to customer, staff and

service vehicle access and parking (including parking driveways)

are excluded from the extent of yard area devoted to sales or

display.

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