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{"data":{"posts":[{"id":1,"image":{"id":88,"parent_id":87,"name":"cross-lease.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":102120,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1017,"height":562,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.1":"The Process of Cross Lease to Fee Simple Title Conversion"},"created_at":"2019-03-21 13:34:14","updated_at":"2022-05-30 10:54:56","link":"\/asset\/88.jpeg","readable_size":"99.73 kB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjg4fQ.RUQPhblCh0Sr0PLpU1tezIaUnRgU0yYDB9irZMDuPh0"},"news_category_id":1,"name":"The Process of Cross Lease to Fee Simple Title Conversion","title":"Fee Simple Title - Land Subdivisions - The Surveying Company","intro":"Cross lease developments evolved in the 1970s as a quicker and cheaper alternative to doing a proper subdivision and they were designed to get around certain subdivision rules.","content":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px; line-height: 2rem;\">Firstly, what is a Cross lease title?<\/h1>\nCross lease developments evolved in the 1970s as a quicker and cheaper alternative to doing a proper subdivision and they were designed to get around certain subdivision rules. The main advantages of cross leases were all but removed with the introduction of the Resource Management Act in 1991, when they effectively came to an end. At face value a cross lease looks the same as a proper subdivision, however there are some very important exceptions which anyone who owns a cross lease property should know about. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All owners of cross lease properties own an undivided share (%) in the entire property and they lease an area of land that their house sits on from the other cross lease owner(s).<\/li>\n<li>At the time the cross lease was set up, a survey plan was prepared showing the position of the houses and buildings and that is the land that they lease from the other cross lease owner(s).<\/li>\n<li>If any alterations or additions are made to any of the houses or buildings that change the footprint of land they occupy, your title becomes defective.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Carrying out any alterations or additions without obtaining all other cross lease owners written permission is illegal and may invalidate your insurance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>If any alterations or additions have been made, the cross lease needs to be updated, which requires a new survey plan to be prepared and the lease to be updated and signed by all cross lease owners.  This can be an expensive and difficult exercise if the other cross lease owners do not want to give their approval.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\nThere has been quite a lot in the press recently about the pitfalls of owning a cross lease.  Have a look at this interesting article put together by the NZ Herald: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/index.cfm?objectid=12138714&ref=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cross about cross-lease:Battles from the property combat zone<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>What can you do?<\/h4>\n<\/p>\nFortunately there is a fairly simple solution, which involves converting your cross lease to a proper Fee Simple title.  This process is managed by a subdivision application to the Council.  As your property already contains a house, the process is usually quite straight forward and cost effective.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nNB<\/strong>. This information is of a general nature, and the process for any particular applicant may vary according to the circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h4>What benefit is this to me?<\/h4>\n <\/p>\nYour property is a large investment. By upgrading your cross lease to a proper Fee Simple<\/strong> title you will not have to gain approval from your neighbouring cross lease owner to do anything and the land around your house becomes your land<\/strong>.  This will generally increase the value of your property and make it more attractive should you wish to sell.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<h4>What can we do for you?<\/h4>\nAt The Surveying Company we have a team of Planners, Surveyors and Civil Engineers with many years of experience in this type of work.  We will help you convert your cross lease to a robust and superior Fee Simple title and manage the job from start to finish. <\/p>\nYou are in safe hands!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nIf you are interested and would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to <a href=\"\/contact-us\">contact us at The Surveying Company.<\/a>  Initial Consultation is free!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>","name_id":"the-process-of-cross-process-of-cross-lease-to-fee-simple-title-conversion","meta_description":"Learn about the benefits by upgrading your cross lease to a fee simple title and the value of your property and make it more attractive should you wish to sell.","meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":1,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-02-24 13:14:45","created_at":"2019-03-01 17:37:12","updated_at":"2022-05-30 10:54:56","header_image":null,"category":{"id":1,"image":null,"name":"Engineering","title":null,"intro":null,"content":null,"name_id":null,"meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"position":1,"active":0,"created_at":"2019-03-05 11:03:22","updated_at":"2021-02-03 10:13:42"}},{"id":2,"image":{"id":154,"parent_id":87,"name":"Rural living header image (1).jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":255206,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":2000,"height":1134,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.2":"Subdividing Rural Living"},"created_at":"2019-07-05 11:56:36","updated_at":"2023-02-28 15:42:35","link":"\/asset\/154.jpeg","readable_size":"249.22 kB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjE1NH0.eyWJgtie-UWsf9oZJyZjuNJ8rWcDY3wFQ7mAUf92TDo"},"news_category_id":null,"name":"Subdividing Rural Living","title":"Subdividing Rural Land - The Surveying Company","intro":"Escaping to the country may just be what the doctor ordered for some, but what happens when farmers look to downscale: do they have to say goodbye to the land (and (home) they love?","content":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px; line-height: 2rem;\">Subdividing Rural Land - Carving Up the Block<\/h1>\nPlease click on the image to read the article in full.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/asset\/150.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"\/asset\/151.jpeg\" width=\"367\" height=\"504\" \/><\/a><\/p>","name_id":"subdiving-rural-living","meta_description":"Find out how rural land subdivision planning services can help you navigate the complex subdivision process and ensure success.","meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":2,"active":1,"available_at":"2019-05-01 13:30:00","created_at":"2019-05-01 13:03:46","updated_at":"2023-02-28 15:42:35","header_image":null,"category":null},{"id":3,"image":{"id":148,"parent_id":226,"name":"Front Cover.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":19326,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":480,"height":259,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.3":"Franklin Photo News Website"},"created_at":"2019-07-05 08:05:44","updated_at":"2021-05-17 18:33:54","link":"\/asset\/148.jpeg","readable_size":"18.87 kB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjE0OH0.foBFzfGWK67wbG2gYdYSZuThxHt-IBHwnzp5Sw4Ijrc"},"news_category_id":null,"name":"Franklin Photo News Website","title":"Franklin Photo News Website","intro":"LIVE NOW!!!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!! http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/","content":"LIVE NOW!!!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!<\/span><\/strong> <a style=\"cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/?fbclid=IwAR3r9_Dp35iPTRp3ctZFcLJU5Qh4NI5_me5srTuQL1tmhgifqZfFNYiuDvQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ft=\"{"tn":"-U"}\" data-lynx-mode=\"async\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.franklinphotonews.nz%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3r9_Dp35iPTRp3ctZFcLJU5Qh4NI5_me5srTuQL1tmhgifqZfFNYiuDvQ&h=AT2XJ1OMKEp6BaBhCg3mTS8A-d5zE-e7Pbb4ekXJgN3Wqo2GBK7Kx1ILSpO1KGmQZDgI-G2QHZLexmMmyPMGzFUq8LwuDBeQZeMSyJ1wPlxx2TYrXb0baTrCEPjOOXYOsTLvZzvX3Qy-x2GPMJE2ewue0AJqeun6awqH2h5Xs1WjXyTQNhmdZPer_38FBLsVc1nq23_f0Sf8CTD93DDipI_gxTOC5RN3N7VfB6dsCNyKGuBjO4QEzeXB4000yTdgwdFRedmMFo4TqQj9ceU_qZELWp7LVCtP0azOH40UUuUne9DuEvlFKxiuxoe38QQlx3uxwokLz--8ZT2-n-0QKSnZPVdKJPo88iBxTAO7JHdF-Jo7Dco1PbwPEQDZd3nAyKauJHuuVZJZr23KOCPFPe7JxMKs_ytls7tokhwoJ5A0Y1UM-dBGNO1XajUz8rlhVT6xIB3t1rN8sCSc-nXeaAfNSAn4ONiV5jISHxgpdtpY8EF7caL1h5fYwsjTz5p1n4zrQiYulKImJPuslhwkcG4BvOdxmltpZ-3_eFzwfDn0vX7n9WTUHwsCU4b-FxybT4iID6wIAxIgdAMpJJHJ4a3TZDHMZfx5ZBYL61WWcyvIuhIgAbO45YeZqW9WRQ\">http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px; line-height: 2rem;\">The Surveying Company Ltd management and staff have been working on making this project a reality.<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 4.5pt 0cm 4.5pt 0cm;\"> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 4.5pt 0cm 4.5pt 0cm;\">Thanks John Gasson, Glenn Wilson, Angie Crawford, Neil Crispe and Debbie McKenzie.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\nThe Franklin Photo News started in December 1967 and ended in November 1973. Publication was monthly capturing the goings on throughout the Franklin area through the use of black and white photographic reproductions and descriptive text.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\nThe magazines were eagerly anticipated each month when they were purchased originally for 25 cents and over time increasing to 45 cents per edition.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\nThese days the magazines are more important than ever as they captured a representation of a social slice of life and cultural change in provincial New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nThis website has been created as a 100% non-profit community spirited project to enable the Franklin Photo News to be shared to the community of Franklin some 50 years after the first edition was printed. This website would not have been possible if it were not for the generous loan of the magazines from many individuals, thanks.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<a style=\"cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/?fbclid=IwAR1ipBIA0uzalEdRcnNpUG-RAROeVRLkQhcRfX3khpPjA5O8REqtmShDakI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ft=\"{"tn":"-U"}\" data-lynx-mode=\"async\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.franklinphotonews.nz%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1ipBIA0uzalEdRcnNpUG-RAROeVRLkQhcRfX3khpPjA5O8REqtmShDakI&h=AT2so2Zre2c-ermwkV2AXo69uyo3tKg8FQMAMmlhd0NRBsjVsti7H8sZZwToXCcLfeurIM4IfIG7s32eKHrOhZj45Pv1HWWoON-EKjJpNX8-bRkwFI5zjwYSNAoKIVsW8lRIvIkvPFt0HReJsigQ0hZ3wBHK4_T0gPViFVLnI4eoY-g8uoene8eSvwPIb__T40beClRFWkm0mhRuh1PMXBdS3JRGSrLUhc-8eN5y_yeXPy9xgN7BQELrk4wlJDGZqMmmQ6G9kCvBCWq3DVa19Ses-qKN5iqotvjo6I5ZGQfpTwIn3WoJs5jdMeo05f9jnBlhJMjufEMp3u2v06bA16-a-xMoZBCwYSjIx-8ArHA341UTXRDTreFvyg7hE1fInqcjtiireJJLxz3_mPWc4ZtDnJM_-38NElgl4LpwCxrv9tQ5Ay92_GesmsubnpSiMoQSaMOPtYwZkU3b9lGHpSaY9fwRgDCpQZXHzbIya3wGIK5TMplBz8Jcdzc7xi8T-I6JDMvQ3CIv3iJs2-OVMnlmB57pAtXTlG0Wm9M_p3E_xoc8nlAvTxxufgHnqDJodk5NJnXsUIl-pwHlYlRFeZu_4HQ6UJl6PpFOhojfvR2cDeamqM1j0eQVnbwlvw\">http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>","name_id":"franklin-photo-news-website","meta_description":"The Franklin Photo News started in December 1967 and ended in November 1973","meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":3,"active":1,"available_at":null,"created_at":"2019-07-04 11:05:02","updated_at":"2021-05-17 18:33:54","header_image":null,"category":null},{"id":4,"image":{"id":157,"parent_id":226,"name":"Website photo news.PNG","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":1941064,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":1221,"height":969,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.4":"Franklin Photo News elocal Publication"},"created_at":"2019-08-02 16:08:23","updated_at":"2021-05-14 18:59:47","link":"\/asset\/157.png","readable_size":"1.85 MB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjE1N30.zfE_jxhKojMjkt9ZNvrSeA14qNiZJh0SE4y_jKleTSo"},"news_category_id":null,"name":"Franklin Photo News elocal Publication","title":"Franklin Photo News elocal Publication","intro":"http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/","content":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elocal.co.nz\/Articles\/elocal-Digital-Edition\/2347\">https:\/\/www.elocal.co.nz\/Articles\/elocal-Digital-Edition\/2347<\/a> - <\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px; line-height: 2rem;\">We are now online in elocal magazine for the Franklin Photo News<\/h1>\n<a style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/\">http:\/\/www.franklinphotonews.nz\/<\/a> . They are going to be publishing monthly follow ups with people who feature in the magazine. Get in touch with elocal if you do feature or recognise anyone in the original magazines at editorial@elocal.co.nz. 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These range from breeder and rearing sheds to free range poultry sheds associated with independent farm owners and large scale poultry companies. One of these companies is Cobb-Vantress New Zealand who operate a pure line hatchery, breeder and rearing facility in the Waikato region. <\/span><\/p>\nTSC have been working with Cobb-Vantress since the site selection stage to produce a world class facility that delivers high quality poultry stock to Asia and the Pacific. TSC managed the resource consent process, civil engineering and surveying works until completion of the project in 2019. The 149 hectare farm site now includes 9 rearing sheds, 10 production sheds, a quarantine and sanitation building, a hatchery and a restored wetland. Not only is this state of the art facility designed to operate in a safe and sustainable manner with bird welfare at the forefront, it also has <\/span>a positive effect on the region’s economy by providing employment opportunities for the local community and wider area.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","name_id":"poultry-farm-applications","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":15,"active":1,"available_at":null,"created_at":"2020-12-11 15:29:00","updated_at":"2021-05-17 18:29:03","header_image":null,"category":null},{"id":17,"image":{"id":245,"parent_id":null,"name":"how can we help you.jpg","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":13145,"extension":"jpeg","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":310,"height":163,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.17":"New Enquiries"},"created_at":"2021-03-12 11:32:23","updated_at":"2021-05-17 18:31:25","link":"\/asset\/245.jpeg","readable_size":"12.84 kB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjI0NX0._hQFpuMHOWMLIPxnaYyp-Yp4eRFYioHGKmPBWbMFovc"},"news_category_id":null,"name":"New Enquiries","title":"New Enquiries","intro":null,"content":"<h1 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20px; line-height: 2rem;\">We think it is fair to say that after the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 and the ongoing effect here in New Zealand and worldwide, we were unsure as to what the outlook would be for our Company, and the general economy moving forward.<\/h1>\nThe housing and subdivision boom shows no signs of slowing down and we are happy to say that this has had a flow on effect with general land development enquiries keeping us busy throughout the wider Auckland area including the Waikato and Hauraki Districts. With people no longer able to travel overseas for the foreseeable future, money is being spent in New Zealand within our sector, encompassing the range that we at TSC offer.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\nLand development is seen as a long-term investment for family generations to come so there’s no time like the present to talk to us about what we can do for you, big or small, we’re here to help.<\/span><\/p>","name_id":"new-enquiries","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":17,"active":1,"available_at":"2021-03-12 00:00:00","created_at":"2021-03-12 11:29:49","updated_at":"2021-05-17 18:31:25","header_image":null,"category":null},{"id":19,"image":{"id":289,"parent_id":null,"name":"Job Well Done.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":16218,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":237,"height":213,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.19":"Completion of Frost Family Trust Subdivision"},"created_at":"2021-08-11 15:22:00","updated_at":"2021-08-11 16:03:32","link":"\/asset\/289.png","readable_size":"15.84 kB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjI4OX0._N_gJyo3u6vZE2ccyFU1QeEfhaG3IfE9J8XOM3zbDw8"},"news_category_id":null,"name":"Completion of Frost Family Trust Subdivision","title":"Completion of Frost Family Trust Subdivision","intro":null,"content":"<img src=\"\/asset\/288.jpeg\" alt=\"Kevin Frost Testimonial.JPG\" \/><\/p>","name_id":"completion-of-frost-family-trust-subdivision","meta_description":null,"meta_keywords":null,"template":"default","position":19,"active":1,"available_at":null,"created_at":"2021-08-11 15:23:18","updated_at":"2021-08-11 16:03:32","header_image":null,"category":null},{"id":20,"image":{"id":290,"parent_id":null,"name":"Im new.png","description":null,"storage":"assets","size":89588,"extension":"png","mime_type":"image\/png","width":284,"height":152,"keywords":null,"usage":{"news_posts.20":"New Team Members"},"created_at":"2021-08-12 13:01:59","updated_at":"2023-03-21 14:53:11","link":"\/asset\/290.png","readable_size":"87.49 kB","secured":false,"secured_token":"eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdG9yYWdlcyI6WyJzZWN1cmVfYXNzZXRzIl0sImZpbGUiOjI5MH0.buFhS66YCoaQGg2xN6_h005iPYlZFpd9r4CYm7hWO1E"},"news_category_id":null,"name":"New Team Members","title":"New Team Members","intro":null,"content":"More work, more people.  <\/span>We’ve had a busy few months, and with the future looking promising, we’re pleased to say our team has grown to include Warren, Luke, and Lee.<\/span><\/p>\nWarren Boag is our new Engineering Manager who <\/span><span style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; 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A minor dwelling could be your answer","content":"Located in an Auckland Council Rural Zone?<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nA Minor Dwelling <\/strong>could be your answer, providing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">An onsite home for family, OR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">A rentable investment “unit”, OR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Air Bnb income<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA Minor Dwelling is proper, self-contained home, with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">a full kitchen (with cooking facilities & drinking water) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">living area(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">bedroom(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">bathroom (connected to water and wastewater)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">laundry (connected to water and wastewater)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">garage \/ parking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">decks, front, back and side yards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nand anyone can “live” there (family \/ friends, tenants, visitors)<\/span><\/p>\nAdding a Minor Dwelling is a <\/span>Restricted Discretionary Activity <\/span>(in the appropriate Rural Zone)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>= requires Resource Consent from Council<\/span><\/p>\nSome of Council's criteria:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Overall land size = 1 hectare +<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Secondary to the existing Primary Dwelling =  <\/span>smaller in size (attached or detached)<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Close to Primary Dwelling (within 50 metres)<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Share driveway access with Primary Dwelling<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Maximum Minor Dwelling size = 65 square metres (excluding garage and decks)<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Have a front yard (<\/span>≤<\/span> 10 metres), side and rear yards (<\/span>≤<\/span> 12 metres each)<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>≤ <\/span>20 metres from permanent & intermittent streams<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Parking area (or Garage)<\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Drinking water = rainwater tank (shared or owned) <\/span><\/p>\n·         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Wastewater infrastructure (preferably shared)<\/span><\/p>\nNB Minor Dwellings are NOT able to be subdivided off from the main property<\/span><\/p>\n(Subdivision of the minor dwelling is a Prohibited Activity. 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