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To assist in the evaluation of potential future Esplanade Strips and ReservesAn esplanade reserve or esplanade strip can be taken for one or more of the purposes of s229 of the RMA, including protection of conservation values, provision of public access, or provision of recreational use (that is compatible with the conservation values) when privately owned land is subdivided.The taking of an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip when land is subdivided is restricted to allotments which abut the coast, lakes or rivers.Where an allotment of less than 4 hectares is created, the presumption is that an esplanade reserve of 20 metres width will be set aside where the lot adjoins the coast, rivers whose bed width is an average of 3 metres or more, or lakes whose bed is 8 hectares or more in area.However, under s77 of the RMA, a rule in a district plan can alter this presumption so that either no reserve is required, or the width of the reserve is to be greater or less than 20 metres, or an esplanade strip is required instead.Where an allotment of 4 hectares or greater is created, the presumption is that an esplanade reserve will not be taken on the allotment. Similarly this presumption can be altered under s77 of the RMA by a rule in a district plan that specifies the circumstances in which an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip can be taken. In this case there is no minimum size of the water body to which the requirements apply. |