Draft Code of Development Standards (CODS)
Porirua City Council proposes replacing its 2010 engineering code with updated standards for subdivision, earthworks, water infrastructure, transport, landscaping and utility services.
- Closing date
- 31 July 2026
- Added to Civics
- 25 July 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Porirua City Council
- Last checked
- 25 July 2026
Closes in 6 days
Plain-English summary
Porirua City Council proposes replacing the Code of Land Development and Subdivision Engineering 2010 with a new Code of Development Standards aligned with its new District Plan, current New Zealand Standards and updated legislation.
The draft sets preferred standards for resource-consent information, earthworks, stormwater, water supply, wastewater, transport, parks and landscaping, and electricity, telecommunications and gas infrastructure.
Why it matters
If adopted, the CODS would replace the existing Code of Land Development and Subdivision Engineering 2010.
It is intended to align with the new district plan and reflect recent New Zealand Standards, water infrastructure technical standards and specifications, and legislative updates.
It sets out preferred subdivision and development standards across areas including resource consent information requirements, parks, reserves and landscaping, and services such as electricity, telecommunications, and gas.
Who may care
- People involved in subdivision and development in Porirua
- People involved in parks, reserves and landscaping for subdivision and development
- People involved in electricity, telecommunications, and gas infrastructure for subdivision and development
How to make a submission
- Read the draft Code of Development Standards on the official consultation page.
- Submit online, email submissions@poriruacity.govt.nz, or deliver or post a submission form to Porirua City Council.
- Submissions close on 31 July 2026.
Disclaimer
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