Zoning

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Residential activity zones

A range of residential zones have been developed for the Auckland Isthmus reflecting the differences between neighbourhoods, and providing different development opportunities.

They fall into two main categories

• Special character zones
  • Residential 1
  • Residential 2a and 2b and 2c
  • Residential 3a and 3b
  • Residential 4
• Standard zones
  • Residential 5, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b and 7c

Distribution of residential zones

Zones are distributed across the Auckland Isthmus based on:

• the identification of special character elements which warrant special protection
• infrastructure constraints (in particular drainage and roading)
• access to services, shopping and leisure opportunities
• local environment (amenities, topography, existing development)

For more detail on the residential zones and their distribution across the Auckland Isthmus, see Part 7 of the District Plan and relevant planning maps.