Chapter 34 - Marina Zone a) The disturbance does not exceed: • metre in depth; • 50,000 cubic metres in volume; • 4 hectares in area; or • 1000 metres in length during any 12 month period. b) The operation shall not restrict public access to an extent or for a period greater than necessary to complete the clearance. c) No contaminants shall be released from equipment being used for the activity, and no refuelling may take place on any area of foreshore or seabed. d) Material used for beach replenishment must be of the same grain size as the beach to be replenished and free from noxious or toxic organisms. e) The activity must be carried out in a way which minimises the amount of sand removed from the foreshore. f) All equipment and materials shall be removed from the site on completion of the clearance operation. g) There is no significant disturbance of significant flora or fauna. 34.1.2.2 River and Stream Mouth Cutting Disturbance of foreshore and seabed, including any associated deposition of natural material and diversion of water, for the purpose of realignment or opening stream and river mouths is a Permitted Activity provided that: a) The depth of cut through the beach should be no greater than that necessary to divert the stream flow; b) The operation shall not restrict public access to an extent or for a period greater than necessary to complete the cutting operation; c) No contaminants shall be released from equipment being used for the cutting operation, and no refuelling may take place on any area of foreshore or seabed; d) Excavated material shall be placed on the immediately adjacent foreshore area, and no material shall be removed from the site; e) All equipment and materials shall be removed from the site on completion of the cutting operation; and f) There is no significant disturbance of significant flora or fauna. 34.1.2.3 Clearance of Stormwater Outfalls Any activity involving disturbance or damage of foreshore or seabed carried out for the purpose of clearing the exit of any stormwater outfall is a Permitted Activity provided that: a) The depth of any disturbance is limited to the amount necessary to clear the outfall; 34 - 3