Navigating the Planning Map

There are two sets of Planning Maps relevant within the Rotorua District.  Those relevant to the Rotorua District Plan (Parts One to Nineteen) and those relevant to the Lakes A Zone (Variation Twelve).

Accessing Rotorua District Planning Maps

Any map shown on the Index Map can be accessed by clicking onto it.  Links have also been provided on the planning maps where reference is made to adjoining maps. The Index Map also shows the extent of the Lakes A Zone within a dark boundary line located in the east of the District.  Lake Tarawera is central to the Lakes A Zone.

 

It is possible to return to the Index Map (Home Map) by clicking on the Council logo found either on the top left or top right hand corner of any map you have open.

There are a number of planning maps contained in this set which have both a left hand and a right hand version.  The right hand version of the maps show the operative zoning information. The left hand version of the maps specify in a text box the "area (that is) to remain proposed and subject to Proposed Variation Twelve as notified on 13 May 2000."  The area to which this text box refers is the Lakes A Zone.  Follow the links to the relevant Lakes A Zone Planning Map.

All the following links are PDF links. You will need Adobe to read them. If you require any help with PDF documents, view the "Downloading PDF Files" on the Help Page.

Declaration and Common Seal 119KB

District Plan Operative Map Index 639KB

District Plan Operative Map Height Restriction Zones 533KB

District Plan Operative Map Lakes Basin 423KB

District Plan Operative Map Legend 411KB

District Plan Operative Map Street Index A-Z  662KB

Lakes A Zone Maps

The set of Planning Maps specific for the Lakes A Zone contains a left hand and right hand series termed Policy and Constraints. 

It is necessary to read these planning maps together.  The Constraints Maps shows information on matters such as Recommended Areas for Protection (areas of indigenous vegetation), designations, scenic road buffer requirements, archaeological sites, Maori Reserves, speed restriction areas and access lanes on Lakes. 

The Policy series shows the specific Policy Area that applies to a specific parcel of land.  There are five Policy Areas – Protection, Sensitive Rural, Less Sensitive Rural, Settlement and Bush Settlement.  These Policy Areas under the Lakes A Zone have specific Rule sets to manage activities.  These are found in Part 8.0 of the Lakes A Zone and have been called Management Areas.  There is also a Planning Map within the Lakes A Zone series relating to viewpoints.

 --- It is possible to return to the Index Map (Lakes A Maps Overview) by clicking on the Council logo found either on the top left or top right hand corner of any map you have open.  Please also note, most of the maps may take a few minutes to download and view.

Declaration and Common Seal 119KB

Lakes A Maps Contents 282KB

Lakes A Maps Legend 440KB

Lakes A Maps Street Index 285KB

Lakes A Maps Overview 951KB

Lakes A Maps Schedule of Viewpoints 486KB

Lakes A Maps Structure Plan for Bush Settlements Map1 336KB

Lakes A Maps Structure Plan for Bush Settlements Map2 302KB

Lakes A Maps Structure Plan for Bush Settlements Map3 317KB

Lakes A Maps Structure Plan Tangata Whenua Map4 283KB

Lakes A Maps Structure Plan Tangata Whenua Map5 241KB 

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If you have any enquiries, please contact our planning department at the following email address: planenquiry@rdc.govt.nz