25Steep lands

25 Steep lands

25 Steep lands

(1) This clause applies to land within Zone No 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (c), 1 (d) or 1 (e) which has a slope in excess of 20% (1:5).

(2) The objectives of this clause are—

(a) to protect soils from erosion,

(b) to protect the water quality of surface waters, and

(c) to protect the visual amenity.

(3) Despite clause 9, the consent of the Council is required for any development, including land clearing and forestry, on land to which this clause applies.

(4) In deciding whether to grant consent, the Council must take into account—

(a) the objectives of this clause, and

(b) the adequacy of any measures proposed by the applicant to avoid, mitigate or remedy any adverse affects on soils, water quality or the visual amenity.

cl 25: Subst 16.7.1999.