Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 10 March 2006 Any application for subdivision consent must be supported by a Site and Soil Evaluation Report prepared by a professional who has established credentials with the Council. The report should outline the nature of the investigation and provide detail about on-site wastewater management systems that are appropriate for the proposed allotments. As the actual wastewater loading will not be known at the time of subdivision, the specific size of the land application area is difficult to determine. For this reason, the sizing of the land application area should be based on the loading from at least a four bedroom residential unit (full time occupancy). Parts of the allotments appropriate to be used as land application areas should be shown on the subdivision plan. 28.1.22 Water Supply 28.1.22.1 The developer shall make provision for the supply of water adequate for reasonably expected domestic, stock, commercial, or industrial consumption. Where a reticulated supply is available, provision shall be made for fire-fighting purposes, as appropriate. Water intended for human consumption is to be of potable quality. 28.1.22.2 All urban subdivisions and developments will be required to connect to the water supply system, where a connection is available. 28.1.22.3 Where a water supply line is to be laid through any other land the developer shall negotiate and arrange all necessary easements. 28.1.23 Electricity Supply and Telecommunications 28.1.23.1 Subdivision 28.1.23.1.1 The developer shall supply low voltage electricity and telecommunications to all allotments, other than allotments located in Rural, Sounds Residential, Marina, Coastal Marine, Conservation, District Recreation or Local Recreation Zones. 28.1.23.1.2 At the time of application, the developer is required to confirm to the Council that adequate provision has been made for low voltage electricity reticulation and that telecommunications are available. Low voltage reticulation is defined as below: • Urban Residential Zone - 230 volts or 400 volts, as required • Commercial - 400 volts • Rural Township - 400 volts • Industrial - 400 volts • Port - 400 volts • Marina - 400 volts 28.1.23.1.3 Low voltage electricity supply and telecommunications are to be provided at the boundary of each allotment, including ‘balance land.’ 28.1.23.1.3.1 The subdivider shall ensure electrical transformers servicing subdivisions, are installed in a manner that meets the noise standards prescribed in the relevant zone, when operational. 28 - 16