Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 7 April 2006 29.3.2.2 Matters Applicable to Specific Activities 29.3.2.2.1 Site Density for Residential Activities a) The minimum net site area for each individual residential unit shall not be less than 300m; and 2 b) Shall be such that an area of at least 150m, north facing, with a minimum 2 dimension of 3 metres is available as outdoor living space for the exclusive use of the unit. 29.3.2.2.2 Hazardous Facilitie s (District Function) (Refer to Appendix C for Methodology to calculate Effects Ratio) 29.3.2.2.2.1 Criteria for Assessment a) The location of any special natural features, or other environmentally sensitive areas, to be protected; b) The possibility of exposure to natural hazards; c) The density of surrounding development; d) The availability of and access to suitable transport routes; e) The risks associated with transportation to or from the site; f) Compliance with any relevant Codes of practice or guidelines; 29.3.2.2.2.2 Specific requirements may be imposed to ensure that any undue risk posed by the facility is avoided or mitigated. Particular regard will be given to site layout, site management and emergency procedures and monitoring systems. Co nsideration will be given, as appropriate, to issues such as: a) The equipment relating to the particular risk posed by the facility; b) Stormwater detention and treatment; c) Sustainable treatment and disposal methods for hazardous waste; d) Adherence to management systems such as the NZCIC Responsible Care Programme or recognised Standards for Environmental Management Systems. e) Provision for site management (operational) plans, emergency plans and site security systems; f) Proposals for monitoring the storage, use and transportation of hazardous substances; and g) Consideration of practicable alternative operating methods or sites. 29.3.2.2.3 Relocated Structures Permission to erect or re-erect, in whole or in part, an existing structure moved to a site within the Urban Residential Zone may be given, but subject to the approval of a non-notified application for a Discretionary Activity. Resource consent must be obtained before the building’s re-erection. The application is to be accompanied by an assessment of effects that address the Fourth Schedule of the Act and the following additional matters: 29.3.2.2.3.1 Assessment Criteria a) The age and architectural design of the building to be relocated and those other buildings in the vicinity of the proposed site; 29 - 16