1.4.22 Activities in Natural Hazard Areas

Council shall have regard to:

1. The existing and anticipated stormwater and debris flows and the necessity or otherwise of retention ponds or other stormwater control and/or mitigation devices to avoid, remedy or mitigate natural hazards.
2. Measures to be taken to mitigate any adverse effects of fire.
3. Whether the use of land is likely to accelerate, worsen or result in material damage to that land, any other land or structure.
4. Whether the development and use of land involves the storage of hazardous substances or the congregation of large numbers of people.
5. Any measures to be taken to avoid any adverse effects of ecotoxicity.

Explanation

Criteria provided for discretionary activities place considerable emphasis on the need for specific technical investigation of impact and/or risk. This is because it is recognised that hazard (its scale, extent or nature) is often poorly understood and Council has decided to adopt a precautionary approach to hazard management.

1.4.23 Temporary Activities

Council shall consider:

1. The duration of the activity;
2. Scale of the activity;
3. Access;
4. Parking;
5. Noise;
6. Waste disposal;
7. Restoration.

1.4.24 Development Contributions

As a condition of consent for any discretionary or non-complying activity Council may require the payment of a Development Contribution to avoid remedy or mitigate any adverse off-site effects generated by the activity. (See Section 7: Development Contributions).

1.4.25 Discretionary Activities on Sites subject to a Development Concept Plan

1. Noise Effects
   
   
   1. The Council shall ensure that existing activities are not adversely affected by the proposal. In determining appropriate noise levels, Council shall have regard to the noise environment of the locality in which it is proposed to site the facility, and the practicality of reducing noise from the utility components.
   2. Council shall have regard to Section 5.2 and the "Guidelines for the Management of Road Traffic Noise - State Highway Improvements" by Transit New Zealand.
2. Stormwater and Effluent Effects
   
   The proposal shall be designed and maintained in a manner which prevents as far as practicable, pollution or contamination of land, water or Council's stormwater system. Techniques such as bunding, impermeable layers under bunds and interceptors may be required. The extent of measures required will be determined after having regard to the Building Code and the sensitivity of the receiving environment to discharges.The requirements of the Matamata-Piako District Council Development Manual 2010 shall not apply to existing or future on-site, self-serviced stormwater or wastewater infrastructure associated with any Discretionary Activity on a site subject to a Development Concept Plan.


3. Traffic, Parking, Loading and Access
   
   Any application shall be assessed upon consideration of the following :
   
   
   1. Traffic volumes, traffic mix relative to the existing and future traffic patterns, access, parking and loading on-site.
   2. Hours of operation relative to the existing and future neighbourhood amenity.
   3. Construction traffic volumes, traffic mix, hours of operation.
   4. Design and location of access points onto roads particularly State Highways.

   The requirements of the MPDC Development Manual 2010 shall be met in respect of the relevant matters outlined.



4. Social and Heritage Effects
   
   The likely impact of construction operation and maintenance activities including those in residential and rural areas, marae, public reserves and identified significant features. (Particularly the function of community and recreational facilities in the vicinity of the proposed facility).
5. Odour Effects
   
   
   1. Council shall consider the effect of the probability of offensive odours from the operation of facilities and in particular the operation of sewage treatment and disposal facilities and solid waste management disposal sites.
6. Solid Waste
   
   Any application shall undertake a solid waste audit to identify waste reduction and/or to conform with the Council’s solid waste minimisation strategy.
7. Risk Management
   
   Any application shall advise on the risk associated with, but not restricted to :
   
   
   1. The use of hazardous substances in the facility and proof that the New Zealand Fire Service and the WRC have been advised.
   2. The technology used in the provision of the service, eg. high voltage, electricity, radio-active material, electro magnetic radiation.
   3. Risk of rupture, breakage, collapse, failure, movement etc of components of the facility as it relates to the design and maintenance of the facility and the effect of natural hazards on the facility.
   4. The measures inherent in the proposal which will avoid, remedy or mitigate the potential for that effect to occur.
8. Biological Effects
   
   
   1. The existence on-site of outstanding significant or intrinsically valuable ecosystems or flora or fauna.