Where a site lies outside the hazard areas but may be subject to any:

• Natural hazard;
• Slope stability issues; or
• Ground conditions not suitable for the foundations of buildings, services or other works;

Any persons proposing to use, develop (including bulk earthworks) or subdivide the site will require a site evaluation from a suitably qualified engineer or other person confirming that the site can be safely developed without adverse effects either on or off the site for a permitted activity including necessary access and servicing requirements.

Explanation

Larger areas of the District which are prone to risk from natural hazards have been mapped on the planning maps. However there are some sites in the District which will have escaped attention in the development of the plans which will be unsuitable for development or which will require protection measures. Council will retain the discretion to require site investigations to confirm suitability of the site where it has reasonable grounds to believe the site may be prone to natural hazards disturbance.

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