Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 36.4.3.1 Relocated Structures Permission to erect or re-erect, in whole or in part, an existing structure moved to a site within the Rural 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: 36.4.3.1.1 Assessment Criteria a) The age and architectural design of the building to be relocated and of those other buildings in the vicinity of the proposed site; b) The external appearance of the building and its compatibility with the standard of other buildings in the vicinity of the proposed site; and c) The effect on the visual amenities of the area in the vicinity of the proposed site. 36.4.3.1.2 Matters Over Which Council Will Retain Control a) The building shall be reinstated to a standard of external appearance consistent with structures on properties in the immediate vicinity of the new site; b) Landscaping of the new site shall be carried out in accordance with a landscape plan prepared by a landscape professional; c) The applicant shall arrange a bond with the Council to cover the cost of the reinstatement work; d) All reinstatement work shall be completed within six months of the building being moved to the proposed site; and e) The developer shall notify the Council prior to moving the structure to the proposed site. Note: All relocated buildings must fully comply with the rules for permitted activities for the zone and all other relevant rules. 36.4.3.1.3 Conditions Any resource consent may include conditions relating to any one or more of the following: a) The bulk and location of buildings and on structures including fences; b) The protection of public and private amenity values; c) The design and appearance of any buildings; d) Landscape design and appearance and site layout; e) The protection of the roading network and any traffic impacts; and f) Bonds or covenants to secure the performance of consent conditions. 36.4.3.2 Sale of Farm Produce from a Rural Selling Place on a State Highway 36.4.3.2.1 Standard No building associated with the activity shall be closer than 30 metres to the state highway frontage of the site. 36 - 32