We are looking for feedback on our draft Subdivision and Land Development Bylaw 2026.
The Bylaw addresses earthworks and geotechnical requirements, roading, landscape, network utilities and water standards, outlining the approval and dispensation process.
What are we proposing to change?
The draft Bylaw covers the same content as the 2019 Bylaw. We have made some key changes following a review of the Bylaw to update it to align with the Proposed District Plan decisions and new national direction as well as streamlining the approval process.
The main changes from the previous Bylaw are:
- Changes to the Approval
provisions to avoid duplication between the PDP and Bylaw and make minor
changes to the Bylaw possible by Council resolution.
- General changes to reflect
amendments to related legislation and national direction such as the RMA
and One Network Framework (ONF).
- Updates to Earthworks and
Geotechnical section - to align with PDP Earthworks chapter (one addition
to cut and fill batters (2.3.10)).
- Updates to Roads section - to
align with PDP Transport chapter. Updates are needed to:
- Replace old One Network Road Classification (ONRC)
with new national ONF categories in the chapter, tables, and construction
drawings,
- Update minimum surfacing and maximum gradient
details,
- Update
design and construction standards,
- Update transport standard construction drawings,
- Update or remove the following outdated Appendices:
- Replace old One Network Road Classification (ONRC)
with new national ONF categories in the chapter, tables, and construction
drawings,
- Updates to Stormwater section,
including:
- Changes
to the requirements for rainwater tanks to include impervious area and
increase the limit to 30m2 for non-residential activities
(4.2.4 (b)), focus on attenuation and establish different rainwater tank
and outlet sizes generally, and enable centralised stormwater attenuation
for multi-lot subdivision, and clarify that soakage and existing tanks
are exempt for residential development (4.2.4 (a))
- Less
specificity about tank design (4.3.7.8), and
- Minimum cover and connections to the public system to
align with new standards.
- Changes
to the requirements for rainwater tanks to include impervious area and
increase the limit to 30m2 for non-residential activities
(4.2.4 (b)), focus on attenuation and establish different rainwater tank
and outlet sizes generally, and enable centralised stormwater attenuation
for multi-lot subdivision, and clarify that soakage and existing tanks
are exempt for residential development (4.2.4 (a))
- Updates to Wastewater section,
including:
- Pump control systems to streamline the approval
system and confirm cabinets should be above flood levels.
- Pump control systems to streamline the approval
system and confirm cabinets should be above flood levels.
- Updates to Water supply section,
including:
- Moving fire flow requirements introduced via the 2021
Bylaw amendment to the standards.
- Moving fire flow requirements introduced via the 2021
Bylaw amendment to the standards.
- Updates to drainage standard construction drawings to align with new national direction, current standards, and best practice.
-
F Accessway sight lines, and
-
G Railway Sight Line restrictions.
How to provide feedback
Your feedback matters! Share your views to help ensure our roads are efficient, safe and kept free of damage.
You can give feedback by:
- Online: Fill out our online feedback form below
- Physical Forms: These can be picked up from the Main office, 29 Bowler Avenue, Gore or the Mataura Service Centre/Library and dropped back off. Or posted to: Subdivision and Land Development Bylaw, Gore District Council, P O Box 8, Gore, 9740
What happens after the consultation?
Once the consultation period closes, the council will review and consider all feedback. We’ll then update the bylaw as needed, and the final versions will be presented to the Council for approval at the September council Meeting. We’ll keep you updated on any changes through this page.
