District plan - central area section

1. That Plan Change 9 be withdrawn in its entirety.
2. That no plan change be made to the rules pertaining to temporary activities in the Viaduct Harbour Precinct and the Western Reclamation Precinct (Wynyard Quarter) contained in the operative Central Area Plan.
3. Such further, consequential, or alternative relief as may be required to give effect to this submission.

1. That Plan Change 9 be withdrawn in its entirety.
2. That no plan change be made to the rules pertaining to temporary activities in the Viaduct Harbour Precinct and the Western Reclamation Precinct (Wynyard Quarter) contained in the operative Central Area Plan.
3. Such further, consequential, or alternative relief as may be required to give effect to this submission.

1. The definition of 'event' is too broad.
2. The submitter opposes expanding the scope of permitted activities and PPC9 reliance upon an 'event permit' to protect the amenities of the area, which is a key function of the District Plan.
3. There are too many confusing exceptions to rules, and references back to previous rules for a clear understanding of which rules apply and when .

(1) Temporary activities of between 5 and 21 days duration (whether on public or private land) are provided for as a restricted controlled activity with appropriate controls developed (to the satisfaction of Sea+City and its consultants) which recognise and provide for similar environmental effects that would currently be assessed as part of the event permit process under the Bylaw.

The assessment criteria would include the following matters:

(aa) Provision of a health and safety plan.

(bb) That all other necessary regulatory licenses are obtained.

 (cc) Provision of a traffic management plan

(dd) Provision of a plan showing all structures to be erected and special effects (if any) to be used.

(2) Temporary activities of greater than 21 days in duration (whether on private or public land) be provided for as a restricted discretionary activity with appropriate assessment criteria to be developed (to the satisfaction of Sea+City and its consultants) which recognise and provide for the relevant environmental effects arising from temporary activities of greater than 21 days in duration.

(3) The discretionary activity status be deleted in its entirety.

(4) Such further other orders, relief or other consequential or other amendments as considered appropriate and necessary to address the concerns set out above.

(1) amend clause 15.5.1.3A.2 (a) (restricted discretionary activities) as follows (changes from notified version shown in mark-up):

a) Events, including associated parking and buildings, where the activities occupy any venue for more than 21 days inclusive of time required for the establishment and removal of all structures and activities associated with the activity, subject to obtaining an Event Permit for the particular activity, and provided that:

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(d)when occurring on a public place, as defined in the Auckland City Council

Consolidated Bylaw. an Event Permit is obtained.

(2) Clause 15.5.1.3A.2 (b) be deleted, and provision be made for events for between 5 and 21 days duration, without an events permit, as a restricted controlled activity subject to limited performance standards and matters for discretion (to Sea+City's satisfaction) including:

(aa) Provision of a health and safety plan.

(bb) That all other necessary regulatory licenses are obtained.

(cc) Provision of a traffic management plan.

(dd) Provision of a plan showing all structures to be erected and special effects (if any) to be

used.

(3) Such further other orders, relief or other consequential or other amendments as considered appropriate and necessary to address the concerns set out above.

and any other consequential changes needed to give effect to this submission.