Policy P16 - Motor Homes
Motor Homes (Movanners), where these display proof of their appropriate certification for being self-contained, will be permitted to stay overnight only where this use is specifically identified within the reserve specific policy for that reserve.
In any reserve where Motor Homes are permitted to stay overnight this will be for a maximum of two consecutive nights in any one calendar month and only within the existing defined car parking area of the reserve.
A maximum number of three Motor Homes will be permitted in any reserve, identified for Motor Home use, in any one night (unless otherwise expressly approved or provided for through the sign on the reserve). Signs advising whether Motor Homes are permitted (and the length of stay/maximum number) will be erected on all reserves which have formed car parks.
Explanation:
Freedom travelling Motor Homes (which are certified as being self-contained) are becoming an increasingly popular form of tourist accommodation. These vehicles are self-contained (do not require power, water, waste disposal) and can essentially park at will. Reserves provide prime parking destinations for Motor Homes as they frequently provide desirable water edge locations with great views, a peaceful setting and a level of security. Motor Homes can legally park as of right on any Road Reserve.
Motor Homes can also affect the enjoyment of reserves by the local community and other users, taking up car park space, ‘privatising’ parts of a reserve with leisure furniture, washing and the like, can generate noise, deposit large volumes of rubbish and affect neighbours.
Effluent Dump Stations
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has recognised the increasing frequency of Motor Homes in the district by providing four free waste disposal facilities for the emptying of waste collection tanks.
The facilities are located in Major Street near the Uretara Domain in Katikati, on Commerce Lane, in Te Puke, at the Waste Water Treatment Station, Omokoroa and in the boat trailer park, Omokoroa Domain, Omokoroa.
Waihi Beach locations
In the Waihi Beach Ward, Motor Homes will be permitted to stay overnight in the designated area at Tuna Ave in the Island View Esplanade Reserves and the formed car park shown in Concept Plan ref 10 of 15 in the Bowentown Reserve.
Katikati locations
In the Katikati Ward, Motor Homes will be permitted to stay overnight in the designated area at Tanners Point Utility Reserve, Tuapiro Reserve. Park Road Reserve, Lindemann Lookout Reserve, Uretara Domain, MacMillan Reserve, Vesey Stewart Reserve, Hunter Estate Reserve , Haiku Park and Uretara Stream Reserves and in the sealed car park area (where the toilet is located) in Kauri Point Historic Reserve.
Kaimai locations
In the Kaimai Ward, Motor Homes will be permitted to stay overnight in the designated area at the Pahoia Domain, Cooney Reserve, Kaiate Falls Scenic Reserve, Kotuku Recreation Reserve, Maramatanga Park, Omokoroa Domain, Omokoroa Sports Ground, Wairoa River (SH2) and Walkway and Waitui Reserve.
Te Puke locations
In the Te Puke Ward, Motor Homes will be permitted to stay overnight in the designated area at Donovan/Pioneer Park, Jamieson Oval / Jubilee Park, McLoughlin Park and Haywood Park.
Maketu locations
In the Maketu Ward, Motor Homes will be permitted to stay overnight in the designated area at Poutuia Park, Paengaroa Domain and Dotterel Point Reserve.