5.27 Matakana 3
The activities, controls and assessment criteria in the underlying Rural Coastal zone and Auckland-wide rules apply in the following precinct unless otherwise specified below. Refer to planning maps for the location and extent of the precinct.
1. Activity table
The activities in the Rural Coastal zone apply in the Matakana 3 precinct unless otherwise specified in the activity table below.

 Activity  Activity Status
 Commerce
  Retail  P
 Tourism tours  P
 Industry
 Artisan industries  P
 Clay extraction  P
 Development
 Erection of buildings  P
 Temporary activities  P
 Temporary activities not provided for as a permitted activity in the general rules of the Unitary Plan  D
2. Land use controls
1.The land use controls in the Rural Coastal zone apply in the Matakana 3 precinct unless otherwise specified below.
2.1 Artisan industries
1. Artisan industry activities must be limited to the design and manufacture of arts and crafts made from clay, fibrous cements, glass, bronze or other materials.
2. The storage and processing of clay for use on site for the manufacture of clay products is also permitted by this activity.
2.2 Retail
1. Retail activities must be limited to the sale of arts and crafts made from clay, fibrous cements, glass, bronze or other materials.
2.3 Erection of buildings
1. The erection of buildings must be associated with the manufacturing or retail activities provided for as a permitted activity in this table.
2. Buildings must be located in general accordance with the layout shown on Precinct Plan 1: Matakana 3
3. The erection of buildings that are not located in accordance with the layout shown on Precinct Plan 1: Matakana 3 will be a discretionary activity, provided the building is being constructed for the processing of clay and the manufacture of pots and architectural accessories from clay and fibrous cement.
2.4 Clay extraction
1. Clay extraction must be for the on-site manufacture of clay products.
2. Clay extraction must occur at the location shown on Precinct Plan 1: Matakana 3.
2.5 Tourism tours
1. Tourism tours are limited to tours of the factory and on-site manufacturing activities.
2.6 Temporary activities
1. Temporary activities must be limited to hosting events.
2. Temporary activities must be limited to events for up to 200 people on not more than three days in any 12 month period.
3. Temporary activities not provided for as a permitted activity in this table will be a discretionary activity provided they are limited to hosting events.
3. Development controls
The development controls in the Rural Coastal zone apply in the Matakana 3 precinct unless otherwise specified below.
1. Activities must be carried out in a manner that minimises effects on adjoining properties with respect to dust and without pollution of the Matakana River.
2. The proposed tree planting shown on the plan at Precinct Plan 1: Matakana 3 must be completed before the adjoining land is developed.
4. Precinct plan
Precinct plan 1