Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan A n u m b e r o f a ctiv itie s w ith p o ten tia lly sig n ifica n t a d v e rse e ffe cts (w ith e q u a lly sig n ific a n t b e n e fits to th e co m m u n ity) a re p ro v id e d fo r a s C o n tro lle d o r D iscre tio n a ry A ctiv itie s in th e p o rt a re a s. T h e se a ctiv itie s in clu d e sto rm w a te r d isch a rg e, se w a g e d isch a rg e, a ctiv itie s w h ich d istu rb th e fo re sh o re a n d se a b e d , re cla m a tio n a n d e x clu siv e o ccu p a tio n o f th e co a sta l m a rin e a re a . B y in clu d in g th e se ty p e s o f a ctiv itie s a s co n tro lle d o r d isc re tio n a ry a ctiv itie s, th e C o u n cil ca n re ta in clo se co n tro l o v e r w h a t o ccu rs in th e p o rts a n d m a n a g e th e e ffe cts o f su ch a ctiv itie s. A d v e rse e ffe cts o f a ll a ctiv itie s sh a ll b e a v o id e d , re m e d ie d o r m itig a te d . Objective 3 Maintenance, and where practicable, enhancement of the visual character of ports. Policy 3.1 Development of port areas which promotes landscape design and enhancement measures compatible with adjoining town centre and foreshore development character. Policy 3.2 Promote the landscape enhancement of port areas. T h e p o rt a re a s o f H a v e lo ck a n d P icto n a re sig n ifica n t co n trib u to rs to th e m a k e- u p o f th o se to w n s. T h is sig n ifica n ce is in te rm s o f p h y sica l size a n d im p o rta n ce fo r d ire ct a n d in d ire ct e m p lo y m e n t a n d g e n e ra l co m m u n ity w e llb e in g . H o w ev e r, it is im p o rta n t th a t th e v isu a l ch a ra cte r o f th e to w n s is co n sid e re d w h e n p o rt d e v e lo p m e n t o ccu rs. 10.6.1.2 Methods of Implementation Zoning The Port Zone is identified on the planning maps within the following areas: • Picton; and • Havelock. Rules Plan rules provide for activities within the identified Port Zones which rely on location close to the port or to water transport, subject to performance standards. Activities which are not so reliant on the port or water transport will be considered on their merits. Plan rules require the assessment of development proposals within Picton and Havelock ports in terms of standards and criteria relating to landscape impact and integration with adjacent town centres. Plan rules may require, as conditions of consent to develop or alter structures, the payment of financial contributions towards landscape enhancement works in foreshore areas. Standards Performance standards relating to noise, vehicle parking, access, loading, and advertising signs will be applied. Other The Council will co-operate with port operators in enhancing the landscape quality and integration of foreshore areas and town centres with port areas. Financial The Council may take financial contributions for developments, Contributions to provide for landscaping and integration of foreshore areas, town centres and port areas. 10 - 30