Operative District Plan

The purpose of the District Plan is to assist Council to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. The District Plan contains the “rules” of the District. It explains what activities are allowed and what activities require consent.

The District Plan was operative on 8 May 2000. Copies of the District Plan and Planning Maps are available to view at libraries and Council Offices in the District.

Copies can also be purchased by contacting the Customer Services Team on (07) 895 8188, or by completing the Contact Form below.

Name *
Email Address *
Inquiry about purchase of Ruapehu District Plan
Please enter the characters shown in the image (Note this is case sensitive)

Please note that Council is currently in the process of reviewing a number of sections of the District Plan. As at 15 December 2011, the provisions of both the Operative District Plan (see below) and the proposed changes to the District Plan (which are available here) must be taken into consideration when an assessment is made as to whether works will require resource consent. Please feel free to contact Council if you require clarification

Operative District Plan and Individual Sections	Click to View
Operative District Plan - Full Document	View
Table of Contents	View
Introduction	View
Tangata Whenua of the Ruapehu District	View
Interpretations	View
Information Requirements	View
District Rules	View
Rural	View
Residential Zones	View
Commercial Zone	View
Industrial Zone	View
Urban Settlement Zone	View
Protected Areas Zone	View
Maori Land	View
Transportation	View
Subdivision	View
Signs	View
Financial Contributions	View
Hazardous Substances	View
Indigenous Vegetation and Habitats of Indigenous Fauna	View
Riparian Management and Public Access	View
Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes	View
Relocatable Buildings	View
Utilities	View
Special Activities	View
Surface of Water	View
Natural Hazards	View
Heritage	View
Cross Boundary Processes	View
Monitoring	View
Appendix 1 - Hazardous Substances	View
Appendix 2 - Designations	View
Appendix 3 - Alternative Methods Considered	View
Maps
Maps Relating to Operative District Plan	View

Operative District Plan

Inquiry about purchase of Ruapehu District Plan