The Buller District Plan sets out objectives, policies, and methods of implementation which provide the framework for managing natural and physical resources. The Resource Management Act 1991 is the controlling legislation under which the Plan was written. The Act has as its overall purpose the promotion of "..the sustainable management of natural and physical resources" and the planning process developed within the District Plan reflects this intent.
Please click the links below to view particular parts of the Plan
Zone Maps
The maps below show how land is zoned under the Buller District Plan. A legend is included with each set of maps.
NB: these maps show the zoning of land only. They are not the full Planning Maps and do not inculde information about historic places, buildings or structures, notable trees, hazard areas, designations or other special features which are included in the full Planning Maps. If you require this information for a specific property please contact the Council office.
The "A Series Maps" cover the District in four mpas at a scale of 1:250,000. They provide an overview of the District's zoning and boundaries. These maps were created in January 2000 and are provided as a general guide to the zoning of land outside of the major settlement areas.
The following maps cover the major settlements within the District at Scales ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:20,000. These maps were created in June 2011.
Zone Maps - Westport, Carters Beach, Cape FoulwindZone Maps - Charleston, Ross Subdivision, PunakaikiZone Maps - Inangahua Junction to Springs JunctionZone Maps - Karamea to Sergeants Hill
Please see below for the entire District Plan in one document, there is also a break down of the District Plan seperated into relevant sections.
District Plan - whole document
Introduction to the District Plan
Procedure and Implementation
The Management Environment
Significant Resource Management Issues, Objectives and Policies
Character Area and Zone Rules
Part 5.1 - Introduction Part 5.2 - Urban Character Area Part 5.2.2 - Residential ZonePart 5.2.3 - Scenically Sensitive Residential ZonePart 5.2.4 - Commercial ZonePart 5.2.5 - Scenically Sensitive Commercial ZonePart 5.2.6 - Industrial ZonePart 5.2.7 - Port ZonePart 5.3 - Rural Character Area Part 5.3.2 - Rural ZonePart 5.3.3 - Rural Airport ZonePart 5.3.4 - Cement Production ZonePart 5.4 - Paparoa Character AreaPart 5.5 - Natural Environments Character Area
Infrastructure, Services and Other Activities District Wide
District Wide Rules
Part 7.1 - 7.2 - Introduction and Explanation and ReasonsPart 7.3 - SubdivisionPart 7.4 - AccessPart 7.5 - Parking Part 7.6 - Recession Plans Part 7.7 - SignagePart 7.8 - Noise StandardsPart 7.9 - Other General Rules
Financial Contributions
Criteria for Assessment of Discretionary Activities
Definitions
Schedule of Designated Lands
Roading Hierarchy
Information to be included in applications for Resource Consent
Schedule of Historic Buildings and Sites
Schedule of notable trees
Statutory Acknowledgments and nohoanga entitlements
