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Land Information Memoranda (LIMs)

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What is a LIM?

A LIM (Land Information Memorandum) is a report prepared by Auckland City which provides a summary of property information as required to be included under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, current as at the date it is produced.

A LIM provides some or all of the following:

• information on special land features or characteristics including potential
  • erosion
  • avulsion (removal of land by water action)
  • falling debris
  • subsidence
  • slippage
  • alluvion (the deposition of silt from flooding)
  • inundation (flooding)
  • presence of hazardous contaminants which are likely to be relevant to land and is known to Auckland City
• information on private and public stormwater and sewerage drains as shown in Auckland City's records
• information relating to any rates owing in relation to the land
• details of approved building, plumbing/drainage and resource planning permits and consents indicating where further action is required
• as required by the Building Act 1991 details are included of
  • approval status of Code Compliance Certificates: a final certificate of approval for building consents
  • Compliance Schedule: required for certain systems or features of commercial and multi-residential properties
  • Warrant /Statement of Fitness: in conjunction with compliance schedule - issued annually to maintain compliance standard
• details of Dangerous Goods, Liquor, Hairdressing and Health Licences (mainly refers to commercial properties)
• details of operative and proposed zoning, road widening, height restrictions, view and tree protection, and any Historic Places Trust listing
• any outstanding requisitions or notifications from Auckland City regarding any matters on that property that do not meet Auckland City specifications and which require action within a certain time frame. Satisfying requisitions is the responsibility of the owner of the property.

The Memorandum may also include:

• such other information concerning the land which Auckland City considers, at its discretion, to be relevant.

If you need more information contact us with your query.

Reviewed January 2008