Part 3 – Road Works
3.22 Verandahs
Where required by the District Plan, verandahs shall be provided to meet the dimensions shown in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3 - Verandah Details (click to enlarge)
Verandahs shall be constructed in accordance with the above diagram and the following:
- The outer edge of the verandah shall be set back by 0.5 m from the pavement kerb.
- Continuous with any adjacent verandahs to provide continuity of pedestrian shelter.
- An appropriate height above the footpath to provide pedestrians with shelter from rain at a height of no less than 2.8 m and no higher than 3.5 m.
- Of solid construction.
- Any sign below the verandah shall be no less than 2.5 m from the footpath level and it’s size shall comply with District Plan requirements.
- If under-verandah lighting is required, all fittings shall be vandal proof.
- Awnings shall be a minimum of 2.5 m above the footpath level.
- All drainage pipes for stormwater from the verandah shall not be exposed and be contained within the post or adjacent structure.
- Any new posts shall be located as indicated on the drawing above and shall not interfere with any pedestrian or vehicular access.
