District plan - Isthmus section

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Help

• Quick overview
• Finding your way around by maps
• Finding your way around by street name
• Users already familiar with the plan
• Is this the latest District Plan information available?
• Why are there three maps for each location?
• Why are the map images slow to load over the internet?
• How do I view/print/save PDF files?
• Can I copy/paste text and graphics from the PDF files?
• What are those 'k' numbers next to the text?
• My browser stops responding when I try to view some pdf files
• Contacting Auckland City

Quick overview

The Isthmus plan is designed to help you gain information regarding the Isthmus Plan for Auckland City.
The District Plan has two primary components:

• The written text which contains all of the resource management issues, objectives, policies and methods (including rules)
• The planning maps which indicate in graphic form the areas to which certain rules in the written text apply.

The written text should be read as a whole so that the common themes of the Plan and the relationship between the various chapters can be understood. There is a significant amount of cross-referencing in the text in order that repetition is avoided where possible.The most common form of navigating this site is as such:

For more detailed information about the District Plan itself, including how the Plan is composed, what are the detailed areas, what particular parts of the District Plan explain the activities and development permitted on a property and other questions, refer to the section About The Plan.

Finding your way around by maps

The maps grid is detailed in the overview diagram. Click the appropriate area to be linked to the Planning Map 1 of the Map Sheet.
Note that there are 3 Planning Maps that apply to each Sheet. Clicking on the legend will link you to the relevant text documentation that applies to that area.

Finding your way around by street name

The full Isthmus Street Index will provide links to Planning Map 1 of the applicable Map Sheet.

Users already familiar with the plan

If you are looking for the quickest way around this Plan, use the navigation links at the top of the page to take you directly to the streets, maps, text, appendices and annexures pages. We also would appreciate any feedback you may have.

Is this the latest District Plan information available?

By clicking on the Plan Changes and Modifications link within this site, you will be taken to the appropriate area to check on the latest information.

Why are there three maps for each location?

The reason there are 3 individual maps is because the maps would become unreadable with all the designation and zone information on a single image. Planning Map 1 is used to depict indicate relevant zoning information.
Planning Map 2 is to indicate relevant information about restrictions such as protected trees or public works.
Planning Map 3 is to indicate height control, view protection and coastal management area information.

Why are the map images slow to load over the internet?

The map images are fairly large (30k-190k) to show enough detail to make them readable on a computer screen, helping users be able to identify correct roads, properties and city features. The map quality and readability was traded for size and loading speed, particularly for people viewing this over an internet connection.

How do I view/print/save PDF Files?

If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader, go to Adobe's website for installation instructions. If you can't view the PDF files and have Acrobat Reader installed, you may need to configure your browser.

To save a PDF file to your local system - for PC's, right click and choose 'Save Target As'. For Mac's, click and hold the file link, then choose 'Save File As'.

Can I copy/paste text and graphics from the PDF files?

Yes, you can copy and paste individual text, multiple columns of text and graphic from the PDF files into most popular software applications, such as Microsoft Word and many others.

For a full easy to follow description, look in the Help when you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

What are those 'k' numbers next to the text?

The 'k' numbers refer to the file size of the associated Adobe Acrobat 'PDF' file. The 'k' refers to the number of bytes in thousands. Use this figure to determine how large a document is when you need to download it from the internet. The actual length of time needed to download the files will vary depending on the speed of your computer, your modem, and your internet connection.

Estimated download times:

My browser stops responding when I try to view some PDF files

A few of the larger PDF files put high resource demands on your system. We recommend upgrading to the latest version 7.0 of Adobe Acrobat. Check the estimated download time guide above.

Contacting Auckland City

If you require any further information, please

• telephone 379 2020 for advice or to make an appointment
• email isthmusplan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• visit us at Level 11, Civic Administration Building, 1 Greys Avenue, Auckland Central
• write to: City Planning, Auckland City Council, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street, Auckland.