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Signs in Hokitika Commercial Core and Industrial/Commercial Zones and Tourist Zone
The following signs shall be permitted:
i.
Signs attached to, or on, any building or its walls, or a verandah,
provided that no part of the sign protrudes above the line of the eaves
or parapet of the building.
ii. Freestanding signs (i.e. signs not attached to or on a building) not exceeding 3 m2 in area and 6 m in height
Provided That:
iii. Where there is no verandah all signs must:
- Be at right angles to the street or against the face of the building.
- Be at least 2.5 m above kerb level.
Or, in the case of a horizontal sign, (either square or wider than they are tall):
- Be no more than 600 mm deep.
- Project no more than 1.5 m from the building.
- Be no higher than 3.2 m above kerb level.
Or, in the case of a vertical sign, (taller than they are wide):
- Be no wider than 750 mm.
- Be no higher than the building.
iv. Where there is a verandah all signs must:
- Not project beyond the face of the verandah.
- Not swing.
- Be at least 2.5 m above kerb level if they project over the footpath.
v. Where the signs are above a verandah all signs must:
- Be at right angles to the street or against the face of the building.
- Not project beyond the face of the verandah.
Or in the case of a horizontal sign (either square or wider than they are tall)
- Be no higher than 1.2 m above the verandah.
Or in the case of a vertical sign (taller than they are wide)
- Project no more than 1.2 m from the building.
- Be no higher than the building.
vi. Fascia Signs
Signs on the fascia of a verandah must:
- Be no deeper than 450 mm.
- Be at least 450 mm back from the line of the kerb.
iiv. Sandwich board signs placed on the footpaths must
- Be located directly in front of the property to which they relate
- Not obstruct the pedestrian flow.
- Be no larger than 600 mm wide by 900 mm high.
- Be confined to normal business hours and be removed when the business is closed.
Rural Zone
In the Rural Zone, any sign which is erected adjoining a state highway and is permitted by the Plan shall:-
1. Conform to the following minimum visibility and distance requirements:
Minimum Visibility to Signs
Regulatory Speed Limit (km/h)
Visibility (metres)
50
80
70
180
80
180
100
180
Minimum Distance Between Signs
Regulatory Speed Limit (km/h)
Distance (metres)
50
50
70
100
80
150
100
200
2. Have a minimum lettering height of 160mm.
3. Have a maximum of 6 words or symbols and 40 characters.
4. No glare from any illuminated sign shall be directed towards the road reserve