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Land Information Memoranda (LIM)

A Land Information Memoranda (LIM) is a report that is prepared by a Territorial Authority (in this case the Rotorua District Council) in relation to matters affecting land and buildings on a particular property.

LIM information includes:

  • Any special feature of the land including potential erosion, falling debris, sinking, slipping, silting or build up of land, flooding, or likely hazardous pollutants known to the Council.
  • Private and public drains and easements known to Council.
  • Rateable valuation of the property and rates struck and owing for the current year, (NOTE: this will also include water rates where applicable).
  • Council consents, certificates, notices, orders and requisitions affecting the land and any buildings on that land.
  • Zoning of the property and a copy of the Planning Map relating to that Zone, advising how the land can be used.
  • Certificates issued by a building certifier.
  • Any information that has been submitted to Council by other outside statutory organisations or network utility operators relating to the site or general locality. 

Note:  A Land Information Memorandum does not include any site inspections.

 

Fees

LIM fees are set at:

  • $165.00 for residential properties; and
  • $225.00 for commercial properties

Note: the basic LIM fee normally relates to the processing of a LIM for one only individual property. Council may charge actual and reasonable rates for LIMs that involve more than one property or property file.

 

How do I request a LIM?

All requests for a LIM must be in writing.  Please print out and complete the LIM application form in full, post with payment or alternatively, leave the completed application form (with payment) at our Customer Service Centre. 

Applications may also be made by fax or email, however action will not commence until the fee is receipted by Council.

 Deliver to: 

LIMs Administrator
Customer Service Centre
Civic Centre
1061 Haupapa Street
Rotorua

 Post to:

LIMs Administrator
Rotorua District Council
Private Bag 3029
Rotorua Mail Centre
Rotorua 3046

 Fax to:

LIMs Administrator
07 346 3413

 Email to: lims.mail@rdc.govt.nz

 

How long does it take to process a LIM?

The Rotorua District Council has ten (10) working days from date of receipt to action and complete a LIM.

Please note, Rotorua District Council shall not commence action on a LIM if:

  • Incorrect payment or non payment is received.
  • Incorrect or insufficiant information is received.

Council will advise you of this, and your LIM will not proceed untill such time as all information requested has been received.

 

Further Information

Should you require more information, please contact the LIM Administrator at 07 348 4199.