Rural-Residential Land Use Strategy Discussion Document - May

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Environmental Design 1. Rural-residential subdivision can affect the amenity values commonly associated with rural areas. What would better subdivision design mean in terms of rural-residential development? 2. Are the current rural-residential subdivision and density standards still appropriate? 3. Should the Council amend the District Plan to include urban design guidelines on any of the following matters? Why? • boundary fencing • accessory buildings and tanks • building colours and material • site landscaping and planting, accessways • exterior lighting Reverse sensitivity issues 4. Reverse sensitivity is where new activities such as rural-residential dwellings are established close to traditional rural activities or an intensive farming activity such as a piggery or poultry farm. Reverse sensitivity effects are a legitimate reason for restricting new land uses. Is rural-residential subdivision causing any reverse sensitivity effects? How should these effects be managed? Landscape values 5. Palmerston North City is surrounded by an expansive landscape. How important are the open views you enjoy, for example, over to the plains with the backdrop of the Tararua Ranges? 6. Currently the plains and much of the foothills are farmed. How essential is their pastoral character to your enjoyment of the City’s landscape? 7. Does ‘native’ vegetation contribute to natural character? 8. The plains and raised terraces are a feature of the Palmerston North landscape. People seem to want to build on the edge of the terraces where they are elevated and get good views. How important are these raised edges? 9. Are there other features of the Palmerston North landscape that are important to you? If so, should development here have special controls? 20
Managing change 10. There is a lot of pressure for rural lifestyle development. Is it better to protect landscapes by controlling where development is allowed or by controlling how development is undertaken? 11. The most sought-after land for development is out of the valleys on the edge of the raised terraces. Should development here have special controls? Discussion point five: Integrated planning approaches and cross boundary issues The demand for residential living operates across local authority boundaries making it important that there is a coordinated planning approach between Palmerston North City and Manawatu District. 1. How should the Council work with its neighbouring Councils in Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua to best manage rural-residential development? 21
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Page 3 and 4: Introduction This Discussion Docume
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