Proposed Plan Changes 21 and 22 - Implementation of the Spatial Plans and Light

27 September 2022

Proposed Plan Change 21 and 22 form Stage 2 of the review of the Mackenzie District Plan and have been drafted in accordance with the National Planning Standards.

Plan Change 21 proposes to add the following changes to the Mackenzie District Plan:

Part 3 – Area Specific Matters

Residential Zones Large Lot Residential Zone Low Density Residential Zone Medium Density Residential Zone Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones Large Format Retail Zone Mixed Use Zone Neighbourhood Centre Zone Town Centre Zone General Industrial Zone General Industrial Zone

Precincts Takapō/Lake Tekapo Precinct Commercial Visitor   Accommodation Precinct Development Areas Takapō/Lake Tekapo West Future Development Area Takapō/Lake Tekapo North-West Future Development Area

Part 4 – Appendices and Maps

• Appendix 1 – Height in Relation to Boundary
• Appendix 2 – Takapō/Lake Tekapo Character Guide and Medium Density Residential Design Guide
• Maps are at www.mackenzie.govt.nz > Council > Strategies, Plans and Reports > District Plan

Plan Change 21 also proposes to amend the following sections of the Mackenzie District Plan as a consequence of introducing the above chapters:

Section 3 - Definitions Section 5 - Business Zones Section 6 - Residential Zones Section 10 - Hazardous Substances Section 12 - Signs, Outdoor Lighting and Aerial Distractions Section 13 - Subdivision Section 15 - Transportation Section 16 - Utilities

Appendix P - Lake Tekapo Design Guide (proposed to be deleted) Appendix Q - Lake   Tekapo Village Centre Outline Development Plan (proposed to be deleted) Maps - 31, 33, 44, 44a, 44b, 45 to 49 and 51 to 57.

Plan Change 22 proposes to add the following change to the Mackenzie District Plan:

• Part 2 – District-Wide Matters
  • Light

And will amend the following section of the Mackenzie District Plan as a consequence of introducing the above chapter:

• Section 12 - Signs, Outdoor Lighting and Aerial Distractions

The above changes are within the scope of Plan Change 21 and 22, and changes to other provisions (including maps) of the Mackenzie District Plan are not within the scope of Plan Change 21 and 22.

All information on Plan Change 21 and 22, including the submission forms, is available at www.mackenzie.govt.nz > Council > Strategies, Plans and Reports > District Plan Changes and Consultation

Paper copies of the Plan Changes are also available for viewing at the Council Offices in Fairlie, 53 Main Street, and Twizel, Market Place.

Submissions

Any person may make a submission on proposed Plan Change 21 and/or 22. Where a person can gain advantage in trade competition through a submission, then the person may only do so if the person is directly affected by an effect of the Plan Change that adversely affects the environment; and does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

A submission may be made via email and/or post.

Email	Post
districtplan@mackenzie.govt.nz	Plan Change 21/22 to the Mackenzie District Plan Mackenzie District Council PO Box 52, Main Street Fairlie 7949

Submissions must be in the format prescribed by Form 5 and must state whether you wish to be heard on your submission. Paper submission forms are available at the Council Offices in Fairlie and Twizel.

The closing date for lodging a submission is 5.00pm Wednesday 23 November 2022.

Once the closing date for submissions has passed, Council will publicly notify all submissions received, prepare a summary of submissions, and will allow a period for further submissions in support of, or in opposition to, those submissions already made.

Council hearings for Plan Change 21 and 22 will then be arranged to consider all submissions. Anyone who has made a submission and indicated that they wish to be heard will have the right to attend the hearings and present their submission.

Any person who has made a submission has the right to appeal against the decision on the Plan Changes to the Environment Court if in relation to a provision or matter that is the subject of the appeal, the person referred to the provision or matter in the person’s submission on the proposal.

If you have any questions regarding Plan Change 21 and 22 or the submission process, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at 03 685 9010 or via email districtplan@mackenzie.govt.nz

Angela Oosthuizen, Chief Executive

On behalf of Mackenzie District Council

Notification Date: 23 September 2022