Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 20 August 2015 b) The activity shall not restrict public access to an extent and for a period greater than necessary to complete the clearance; c) No contaminants shall be released from equipment being used for the clearance operation, and no refuelling may take place on any area of foreshore or seabed; d) The activity must not involve disturbance of significant flora and fauna; e) All material excavated shall be removed from the site; and f) All equipment and materials shall be removed from the site on completion of the clearance operation. 34.1.2.4 Maintenance, Repair, Additions and Alterations to Lawful Structures Any maintenance, repairs, additions and alteration to any existing lawful structure or any part of an existing lawful structure that is fixed in, on, or over the coastal marine area is a Permitted Activity provided that: a) The maintenance or repair does not result in any increase in the area of coastal marine area occupied by the structure; b) The maintenance or repair does not substantially change the external appearance of a structure. For the avoidance of doubt, repainting shall not be deemed to substantially alter the appearance of a structure; c) The addition or alteration is contained either within the form of the existing structures, or adds no more than 5% to the plan or cross-sectional area of the structure within any 24 month period; d) The activity shall not involve any excavation of foreshore and/or seabed greater than 100m in volume; and 3 e) The activity does not result in any discharge or deposition of contaminants into the coastal marine area. 34.1.2.5 Removal or Demolition of Structures Any removal or demolition of structures is a Permitted Activity provided that: a) The activity shall not involve any excavation of foreshore and or/or seabed greater than 100 m in volume; and 3 b) The activity does not result in any discharge or deposition of contaminants into the coastal marine area. 34.1.3 Amenities 34.1.3.1 Noise 34.1.3.1.1 Limits All permitted activities shall be conducted so as to ensure that noise arising from such activities does not exceed the following noise limits at any point on the boundary of the Marina Zone: • 0700 hours - 2200 hours Monday to Friday and 55 dBA L10 0700 hours -1200 hours Saturday • On any day between 0700 hours and 2200 hours No L max limit • At any other time including any public holiday 45 dBA L10 and 75 dBA L max 34 - 4