The following local authorities in this region have rules or guidance relating to medium-density housing: Rotorua District, Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District.
Rotorua District
Rotorua district plan – residential
This document defines the residential zones in Rotorua District including MDH and identifies performance standards including height, envelope, coverage, density and parking.
Rotorua district plan – plan change 1
Plan changes are a public process to correct minor errors and inconsistencies in the district plan. As part of plan change 1, there were amendments to the performance standards for household units and a new rule for subsidiary household units.
Tauranga City
Tauranga city plan – residential
This document defines the residential zones in Tauranga including MDH and identifies relevant rules including height, setbacks, overshadowing and access.
This design guide relates to comprehensively planned multi-unit residential developments of more than three units, at densities between 1 unit per 100 sqm to 1 unit per 325 sqm of land. It covers site and design considerations and building performance.
Western Bay of Plenty District
Western Bay of Plenty district plan – MDH
This document identifies the rules for MDH in Western Bay of Plenty including height, lot size, daylight, coverage and parking.