12. Urban Environments Volume One [D] Objective 12.3: Activities that are non-residential in character are appropriately located and of a scale and nature that will not create adverse effects on the character of residential environments. Non-residential activity generally creates a number of recognisable and often significant adverse effects. These effects can be considerable and without proper management can adversely impact upon the immediate and surrounding environment. The effects of non-residential activities could include visual impacts, noise, vibration, dust, odour, glare, high levels of traffic generation (including heavy vehicle movements), discharges of waste to air, land and water and the use and storage of hazardous substances. These activities could threaten the characteristics and values of Urban Residential Zones, where a higher level of amenity has been identified as important for social wellbeing. The objective aims to ensure that any non-residential activities to be located within Urban Residential Zones are appropriate. [D] Policy 12.3.1 – Enable appropriate home-based activities in keeping with the character and amenity values expected in residential environments. Non-residential activities that have the same or similar effects as residential activities may be established through this policy as they will not detract from the existing character of the residential environment within which they are to be located. While these activities are non-residential in nature, they are nonetheless closely linked with the residential environment. This policy provides a flexible approach that enables scope for these activities to occur within the residential environment without causing adverse effects or nuisance to surrounding residential properties. [D] Policy 12.3.2 – Provide for appropriate community-based facilities to locate within residential environments where they meet a community need and are in keeping with the expected residential chara cter andamenity values for Urban Residential Zones. Community-based activities, including both community facilities (e.g. health, education and spiritual) and recreational activities (e.g. playgrounds) play an important role in providing for the day-to-day needs of residents. Where these activities are of compatible scale and character, they may be appropriately established within residential environments. A balance needs to be found between sufficient separation to avoid adverse effects and adequate proximity to the communities which the facilities serve. [D] Policy 12.3.3 – Avoid business activities other than those expressly provided for from locating in Urban Residential Zones, unless: (a) the activity will not detract from the vibrancy and function of the hierarchy for Business Zones set out in Policy 12.4.4; (b) the site is adjacent to a Business Zone and provides a logical extension to the Zone; (c) the development maximises opportunities for integration with a Business Zone; or (d) the site is in the Urban Residential 2 Zone in Havelock, Rai Valley, Renwick, Ward or Seddon and: (i) the commercial activity would have significant positive effects in terms of supporting the needs of the community and visitors to the area; (ii) the activity is unable to be located in or adjacent to the nearest Business 2 Zone, or no Business 2 Zone exists within the towns identified; (iii) the location is appropriate for the proposed activity; and 12 – 10