10 March 2006 Chapter 28 - Standard Requirements e) Where flood hazard and erosion control is a significant concern. 28.1.26.1.3 Width of Esplanade Reserves or Esplanade Strips Esplanade reserves and strips will be 20 metres unless varied by condition of a resource consent, with the exception of the Picton Marina southern shoreline where a 3 metre maximum will apply. The width of an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip may be varied under the following circumstance where: a) Special ecological or conservation values warrant a wider or narrower esplanade reserve or esplanade strip; b) Topography or the siting of any building or other feature renders the 20 metre width inadequate or excessive in regard to meeting the purpose of the esplanade reserve or strip; c) Access to an existing or potential future reserve or feature of public significance would be enhanced by a variation of width; d) The land is in a natural hazard area; and e) Where the creation of a 20 metre wide esplanade reserve or esplanade strip would create risks to public safety or to security of plant, machinery, stock or other property. 28.1.26.1.4 Compensation (for Subdivisions over 4 hectares) Compensation for esplanade reserves and esplanade strips as determined by a professional valuation, the related share of survey costs and the valuation fee will be paid by the Council. (If a developer wishes to challenge the valuation provided then any related cost is to be met by the developer). 28.1.26.1.5 Creation of Esplanade Reserves and Esplanade Strips as a Condition of Land Use Consent Where a land use consent application is by definition a ‘Development’ (refer Chapter 25 Definitions) and the related site adjoins or includes part of a waterbody, a condition of consent may be imposed requiring an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip if not already existing. The creation of an esplanade reserve or strip as a condition of land use consent shall be taken as part of any financial contribution for the related development levy. 28.1.26.1.6 Circumstances in which an Access Strip would be Appropriate Access strips may be sought where they contribute to specified access strategies and where they provide public access to waterbodies, heritage features, reserves, recreational areas or viewpoints, and maintenance access to rivers and streams. 28.1.26.2 Subdivision of Allotments of less than 4 Hectares In respect of any subdivision of land in which any allotment of less than 4ha is created, the following provisions shall apply: 28 - 21