Section A5 Transportation A5.1 Permitted activities A5.1.1 Activities within roads Note: Refer to Section D for the definition of road (a) Any activity associated with the movement of traffic and the functioning of a road that complies with the conditions within Rule A5.2.1; or (b) Any other activity that complies with all other district-wide rules and the rules for Environments of Special Concern in Section B. Note: This rule applies to all roads within the District. Refer to Policy 12.10. A5.1.2 Activities within rail corridor (a) Any activity associated with the movement of trains and the functioning of a railway, provided it complies with the conditions within Rule A5.2.2; or (b) Any other activity that complies with all other district-wide rules and the rules for Environments of Special Concern in Section B. Note: Where any activity is undertaken outside the terms of the New Zealand Railways Corporation designation then the District-wide and Environments of Special Concern rules shall apply A5.1.3 Vehicular access to and from roads The construction, alteration, relocation or use of any accessway which connects with a road provided that it complies with the conditions within Rules A5.2.3 or A5.2.4. A5.2 Conditions for permitted activities For the purpose of this rule, the rules applying to the land on each side of a rail corridor or road shall apply to the centreline of the road or rail corridor. Note: This applies to situations in which the management areas on either side of a road or rail corridor differ. A5.2.1 Activities within roads The activity within the road shall be associated with the use, maintenance or development of the roading network, or shall meet the district-wide rules in Section A and the relevant rules for Environments of Special Concern in Section B, or, in the case of vehicle access, shall meet the conditions under Rule A5.2.3 or A5.2.4 Note: Refer to Policy 12.10 Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 075
A5.2.2 Activities within rail corridors The activity within the rail corridor shall be associated with the use, maintenance or development of the rail transport system or shall meet the district-wide rules in Section A and the relevant rules for Environments of Special Concern in Section B. A5.2.3 Vehicle access to any district arterial or strategic arterial road for activities generating up to 100 equivalent car movements per day Note: Refer to Appendix A5.1 for road classifications. Note: Where state highways are limited access roads (LARs) the New Zealand Transport Agency controls vehicle access to and from the highway under the Transit New Zealand Act 1989, and rule A5.2.3 does not apply. The creation of any new property accessway, or the use of existing accessways for a new activity, including the relocation of such access points on any district or strategic arterial road shall meet the following standards: (i) No alternative legal access is available to another road; (ii) The activity complies with the standards for distances, clearance from intersections and minimum access spacing as set out in Table A5.1; (iii) The design and construction of accessway intersections with roads and/or localised road widening shall be in accordance with either Figure A5.5 or A5.7 depending on traffic generation. (iv) One accessway shall serve no more than 6 lots. Table A5.1 Property access performance standards where traffic generation is up to 100 equivalent car movements per day Posted (legal) speed limit (km/h) Required sight distances (m) see Figure A5.2 Location of property access relative to intersection see Figure A5.3: Minimum distance K(m) Minimum side road distance M(m) Minimum spacing between adjacent property access (on same or opposite frontages) distance N on Figure A5.3(m) 50 140 30 20 60 175 50 30 70 210 100 45 40 80 250 120 60 100 100 330 200 60 200* Note: *There shall be no more than 5 individual accesses along any 1km section of State Highway (on both sides) measured 500m either side of a proposed access. A5.2.4 Vehicular access to roads, other than district arterial or strategic arterial roads for activities generating up to 100 equivalent car movements per day (a) Outside urban areas: The creation of any new property accessway, or the use of existing accessways for a new activity (including the relocation of such accessways), shall meet the following standards: 076 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
(i) All accessways which adjoin a sealed carriageway shall be formed and sealed for their full length from the road to the property boundary or to 6m from the edge of the road seal, whichever is the greatest distance, in accordance with the standards in either Figure A5.4 or A5.6 depending on traffic generation. (ii) All accessways which adjoin a metalled carriageway shall be formed to an all weather standard for their full length from the road to the property boundary or to 6m from the edge of the carriageway, whichever is the greatest distance, in accordance with the standards in either Figure A5.4 or A5.6, depending on traffic generation. (iii) Within the first 6m from the road carriageway, the grade of access shall not be steeper than 1:8, and any access shall be graded so as to abut the road boundary at the relative level of the roadway or footpath. (iv) One accessway shall serve no more than 6 lots. (v) The design and construction of accessways on to roads shall be in accordance with the sight distances in Table A5.2 below. (vi) New accessways shall be at least 30 metres from the corner of an intersection with two or more carriageways except where the access is onto a side road which joins either a strategic or district arterial road, then the distance must comply with Distance M set out in Table A5.1 and Figure A5.3 in Rule A5.2.3. (vii) Where more than an average of 12 heavy vehicle movements a week occur to any site, a heavy vehicle access shall be provided, designed and constructed in accordance with Figure A5.8. (viii) All entranceways constructed for the purposes of vehicular access onto private property from the road reserve shall be constructed to the standard in Figure A5.9. Table A5.2 Minimum sight distances to accessways with less than 100 equivalent car movements per day Posted legal speed limit Minimum sight distance (m): 50 60 70 80 100 Local roads 40 55 85 105 160 Collector roads 45 65 85 105 160 (b) Within urban areas: The creation of any new property accessways, or the use of existing accessways for a new activity, including the relocation of such accessways, within urban areas shall meet the following standards: (i) Maximum number of accessways A site with a total road frontage of 30m or less: 1 accessway Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 077
A site with a total road frontage of more than 30m: up to 2 accessways (ii) Minimum width of accessways Up to 2 dwellinghouses: 3m 3 or more dwellinghouses: 5m Any other activity: 6m (or separate ingress and egress carriageways of 3m width each) 8 or more heavy vehicle movements per day: 14m (iii) The grade of access shall not be steeper than 1:8 within the first 6m from the road boundary. Any access shall be graded so as to abut the road boundary at the relative level of the roadway or footpath. (iv) One accessway serves no more than 6 lots. (v) New accessways must be a minimum of 15m from the corner of an intersection of two or more carriageways except where the access is onto a side road which joins either a strategic or district arterial road then the distance must comply with Distance M set out in Table A5.1 and Figure A5.3 in Rule A5.2.3. (vi) All entranceways constructed for the purposes of vehicular access onto private property from the road reserve shall be constructed in accordance with Figures A5.10 and A5.11. (vii) The design and construction of accessways on to roads shall be in accordance with the sight distances in Table A5.2. A5.2.5 Aerial distractions to motorists Where any of the following activities are to be established they shall not be visible within the highway visual protection corridor, as illustrated in Figure A5.1: (i) Laser light displays, (ii) Searchlights, (iii) Heli pads and associated aircraft movements, (iv) Advertising blimps, (v) Bungy jumping, and (vi) Hang-gliding, and similar types of leisure activities. A5.3 Discretionary activities (restricted) (a) The following activities are discretionary activities (restricted): (i) The creation of any new property accessway, or the use of existing accessways for a new activity (including the relocation of such accessways), for activities in which an excess of 100 equivalent vehicle movements per day are generated. 078 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
(ii) The creation of any accessway that does not meet the conditions for permitted activities. (b) The Council shall restrict its discretion to the following matters: (i) Number of activities served by accessway; (ii) Number of existing accessways along a road; (iii) Design of accessway, including width and formation; (iv) Design of road intersection, including width and formation; (v) Location of existing and proposed access points; (vi) Manoeuvring, queuing and parking areas; (vii) Pedestrian and traffic safety. (c) An application for resource consent may be considered without notification in accordance with section 77D of the Act. A5.4 Discretionary activities Note: Refer to Section C1 Resource Consent Procedures Any activity under Rule A5.1 that does not meet the conditions for permitted activities and is not otherwise a restricted discretionary activity shall be a discretionary activity. In assessing applications for resource consent, Council will consider the relevant criteria in Section C1.2, in addition to any other relevant matters. Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 079
Figure A5.1 Visual protection corridor 70 deg 50 metres 50 metres Edge of traffic lane Note The visual protection corridor parallels the centreline of the traffic lane Note: Not to scale 080 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
Sight line Sight Distance Sight Distance Figure A5.2 sight lines Sight line Sight line Sight line Point A Point B Centre of lane Edge of carriageway 3.5 metres from edge of carriageway B A Centre line of access Notes Sight distances shall be measured from a point 1.15 metres (motorists eye level) above the finished surface of the access crossing place and 1.15m above the highway surface There shall be no obstructions to visibility inside the area bounded by the sight lines Edge of carriageway Centre of lane Note: Not to scale Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 081
Point A Point B Edge line 3.5 metres from white edge line N otes Sight distance shall be measured from a point 1.15 metres above the finished surface of the access crossing place and 1.15m above the highway surface. There shall be no obstructions to visibility inside the area bounded by the sight lines. Perspective A5.2 Sight Distance B A Sight line Centre line of Sight Distance Sight line Note: Not to scale 082 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
N K K of side road Centre line K K N Edge of traffic lane Centre of highway Edge of traffic lane Figure A5.3 separation from intersections and other accesses M Note: Not to scale Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 083
M Perspective A5.3 N K Centre of side road K K K N Note: Not to scale 084 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
*R=5.0m for light vehicles *R=7.0m for heavy vehicles All measurements are in metres. Culvert if necessary (Minimum diameter = 300mm) 3.5m-6.0m Seal or form 6 metres or up to boundary line whichever is the longest Area to be sealed (or constructed for unsealed access) R* Edge of Carriageway Edge of Carriageway Edge line Road Centreline Edge line Figure A5.4 Private accessway standards (1 50ECM/day) to local and collector roads Gate to be recessed a minimum of 6 metres back from the road edge to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the roadway while the gate is being opened or closed Sealed are to have a 200mm wider formation R* 6 metres minimum * Notes: Note: Not to scale ECM/day: Equivalent car movements per day Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 085
R* Notes: *R=12.0m for heavy vehicles *R=9.0m for light vehicles All measurements are in metres Culvert if necessary (Minimum diameter = 375mm) 3.5m-6.0m Seal up to boundary line Area to be constructed and sealed Edge of Seal Edge of Seal Edge line Road Centreline Edge line Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed Figure A5.5 Private accessway standards (1 30 ECM/day) to strategic and district arterial roads R* Note: Not to scale ECM/day: Equivalent car movements per day 086 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed Perspective A5.4 & A5.5 Note: Not to scale Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 087
1:10 taper to edge of seal Bellmouth Radii (R) R = 9.0m Light vehicle use (eg road side stalls) R=15.0m Heavy vehicle use (eg tourist attractions and heavy vehicle land uses) Note: All measurements are in metres. 6.0m min from centre line 1:10 taper to edge of seal d Property R* Area to be constructed and sealed 1:10 taper to edge of seal d 1:10 taper to edge of seal Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed Edge line Culvert if necessary Edge line Road centre line Figure A5.6 Private accessway standards (51 100 ECM/day) to local and collector roads 6.0m (Minimum diameter = 300mm) Edge of seal R* 6.0m min from centre line Centre line of access Note: Not to scale ECM/day: Equivalent car movements per day 088 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
Property 6.0m Bellmouth Radii (R) R = 9.0m Light vehicle use (eg road side stalls) R=15.0m Heavy vehicle use (eg tourist attractions and heavy vehicle land uses) Note: All measurements are in metres. 1:10 taper to edge of seal 6.0m min from centre line 1:10 taper to edge of seal d Area to be constructed and sealed Culvert if necessary (Minimum diameter = 375mm) 1:10 taper to edge of seal d 1:10 taper to edge of seal Edge of seal Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed Edge line Road Centre line Edge line Figure A5.7 way standards (31 100 ECM/day) to strategic and district arterial roads R* Centre line of access R* 6.0m min from centre line Note: Not to scale ECM/day: Equivalent car movements per day Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 089
Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed 90 m 90 m 1 in 10 Taper Perspective A5.6 & A5.7 Centre of 6.0m (minimum) 6.0m (minimum) Note: Not to scale 090 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
6.0m from centreline R = 15.0 metres All measurements are in metres. 1:10 Taper 35.0 meters 1:10 Taper 1:10 Taper 15.0 metres Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed Figure A5.8 Private accessway heavy vehicles Extent of Seal 6.0 metres Culvert if necessary (Minimum diameter = 375mm) 1:10 Taper Edge line of existing Road Note: Seal Widening and access sealing Note: Not to scale Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 091
Gate to be recessed back from highway sufficient distance to allow any vehicle using the driveway to stop clear of the highway traffic lanes while the gate is being opened or closed R=15.0m 35m 15m Perspective A5.8 1 in 10 Taper 1 in 10 Taper Note: Not to scale 092 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
Figure A5.9 Rural accessways construction standards 6 metres or up to the which ever is the Longest 1 metre from Carriageway 100mm Crushed AP40 for Sealed or 70mm Crushed AP20 for metal Same camber as existing Rd If sealed: Two coat chip seal (Grade6 On 4) or 30mm layer of Asphaltic Concrete Existing Road Centreline Culvert if necessary (Minimum size 300mm diameter) 150mm Minimum AP65 River or Pit run Minimum of 2 metres from Carriageway Typical Longsection of Rural Property 3.5m to 4m Grass Verge Culvert if necessary Minimum Size 300mm diameter A way 6m or to the which ever is the longest A Radius 5 m for Light Vehicles & 7 m for Heavy Vehicles 13.5 m for Light Vehicles 17.5 m for Heavy Vehicles Road Typical Plan Note: Not to scale Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 093
Figure A5.10 Urban accessways with existing kerb & channel construction details to Cutdown Kerb 30mm of Asphaltic Concrete Existing Sealed Road Centreline 100mm Crushed AP40 150mm Minimum AP65 River or Pit run Typical Longsection 3.5m to 4m Property Grass Verge A A way Footpath Road Kerb & Channel Typical Plan 100x25 H4 Battern Edging 30mm Asphaltic Concrete Surface (Hot Mix) 70mm Minimum Depth of Topsoil Digout and Replace Peat and Topsoil with AP65 River or Pit run 100mm Minimum Depth of AP40 Crushed Basecourse Cross Section A-A Note: Not to scale 094 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
Figure A5.11 Urban ways with no kerb & channel to Edge of Seal Existing Road Shoulder 30mm of Asphaltic Concrete or Two Coat Chipseal Existing Sealed Road Centreline 100mm Crushed AP40 Culvert if necessary Existing Edge of Seal 150mm Minimum AP65 River or Pit run Typical Longsection 3.5m to 4m Property Grass Verge A way A Minimum Radius 1.5 metres Culvert if necessary Size to be determined on site Road Typical Plan 100x25 H4 Battern Edging 30mm Asphaltic Concrete Surface (Hot Mix) or Two Coat Chipseal 70mm Minimum Depth of Topsoil Digout and Replace Peat and Topsoil with AP65 River or Pit run 100mm Minimum Depth of AP40 Crushed Basecourse Cross Section A-A Note: Not to scale Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 095
Appendix A5.1 Road classification The roads within the District are classified according to a hierarchical system, based on the function of each road, and the need for that road s capacities and capabilities to efficiently fulfil that function. That classification of roads determines their management in regard to land use and subdivision. The higher the classification, the greater the management emphasis is placed on enhancing the movement of through traffic; the lower the classification, the greater the emphasis on access, and on pedestrian, parking and servicing needs. The roading classification system applied to roads within the District is as follows: Strategic arterials: These routes form part of the network of nationally or regionally important arterial roads. Nationally important routes are managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) as State Highways, whereas other strategic roads may be managed by local authorities. These routes predominantly carry through-traffic, and carry the major traffic movements in and out of the District, usually requiring a road reserve width of 20m. A section of State Highway 1 between the Waimakariri District Council boundary and the Waipara deviation and State Highway 7A to Hanmer have been declared Limited Roads under the Transit New Zealand Act 1989. The objective of this control is to protect and maintain the safety and high level of traffic service on these important routes which may otherwise be adversely affected by subdivision and traffic generating activities. Existing legislation controls conditions relating to access to and from land adjoining limited access roads. The effect is to prevent the proliferation of new access points and to reduce the number of accesses and volumes of traffic using them. The purpose of the state highway designation is to give public notice of the existence of work and of the nature and extent of the activities permitted pursuant to designation. The designation provides for NZTA, either itself or through its agents, to control, manage and improve the state highway network including planning, design, research, construction and maintenance relating to all land within the designation. Such activities may also involve, but not necessarily be limited to realigning the road, altering its physical configuration, culverts, bridges and associated protection works. Where appropriate, resource consents (ss11 15) under the RMA will be applied for. No other activity shall be permitted on the land designated State Highway without the express written approval of the requiring authority responsible for the designation and the appropriate statutory approvals. A list of proposed works currently designated is found in C3. In addition, as new works are proposed these may be designated, either under Section 181 or 168 of the Resource Management Act 1991, depending on the nature and scale of the work. A list of new works is found in section C3. District arterials: These roads cater for traffic movement between the major areas of the District. Again traffic management of these roads seeks to facilitate traffic movement, and usually requires a road reserve width of 20m. Collector roads: These roads collect and distribute traffic to and from the arterial road network, and often act as links between two arterials. These roads also act as local main roads supplementing the district arterials. Through-traffic generally makes up a high proportion of the traffic flow. Road reserve widths are normally between 17m and 20m. Local roads: These roads provide direct access to adjoining properties. Many local roads, except cul-de-sacs, also collect and distribute traffic to and from other local roads within the District. Traffic flows are usually low, and it is desirable to minimise through or extraneous traffic because of the effects on the adjoining environment and amenities, and the limited physical capabilities of such roads. Road reserve widths range from 12m for short cul-de-sacs, to 20m for other local roads. There may be other types of roads that do not come within the overall hierarchy. These may include service lanes, which provide side or rear access to any site from roads in business areas, to 096 Management code Section A Last amended 25/03/2010
minor no-exit access routes in rural areas. In addition, there are a relatively large number of unformed roads throughout the District (know as paper roads ) which have no active role in the roading network. Over the long-term, it is envisaged that the pattern of unformed roads will be rationalised, retaining those which perform, or have the potential to perform, some active public access function (not necessarily vehicular), and gradually elimination those which have no potential for access. The planning maps (Section F) shows the roading hierarchy for roading within the District. The map indicates the major changes (realignments, extensions, or new roads) proposed to be undertaken over the next ten years for strategic roads within the District. Last amended 25/03/2010 Transportation 097
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