District Plan Maps
There are four maps that cover the district
- Strategic Map series
- Special Interest series
- Urban (300) series
- Rural (500) series
Additionally there are:
- A set of sheet index maps
- A guide to reading and interpreting the maps
- A full map series legend
- A street index
The terms LF and RF refer to Left Facing map and Right Facing map respectively.
How to find a map
To open a map by location:
- Open the Sheet Index
- Locate the area you require
- Click at that location
- This will open the relevant map. Note that this pdf has 5 pages. Introduction, Map Guide, Legend, Left facing map, Right facing map
- Alternatively you can also move to an adjoining sheet by clicking on the "See Map #" text.
How to read your map
- The left facing (LF) map on page 4 shows specific features/constraints with possible planning implications such as the location of designated public works, important landscape features, significant natural areas, heritage sites and notable trees
- The right facing (RF) map on page 5 shows zoning.
Map Guide
A Guide to Reading the Maps (PDF 1.6MB)
Map Book Introduction (PDF 125KB)
Urban 300 and Rural 500 Series Maps
Strategic Maps
101 Strategic Overview LF (PDF 9.1MB)
101 Strategic Overview RF (PDF 6.1MB)
102 Employment Zones LF (PDF 5.1MB)
102 Urban Living RF - Deleted
103 Economic Drivers LF (PDF 5.9MB)
103 Future Growth RF (PDF 5.8MB)
104 Natural Heritage Areas LF (PDF 9.1MB)
104 District Reserves RF (PDF 5.9MB)
Special Series Maps
201 Marae of the Rotorua District LF (PDF 6.8MB)
201 Marae of the Rotorua District RF (PDF 4.2MB)
202 Special features of the Ohinemutu Village LF (PDF 3.6 MB)
202 Special features of the Whakarewarewa Village RF (PDF 3MB)
203 Identified Areas for Esplanade Reserve Acquisition LF (PDF 6.4MB)
203 Identified Areas for Esplanade Reserve Acquisition RF (4.2MB)
204 City Centre Service Lanes LF (PDF 18MB)
204 City Centre Zones RF (PDF 3.7MB)
205 Rotorua Rural Road Hierarchy LF (PDF 6.8MB)
205 Rotorua Urban Road Hierarchy RF (PDF 4.2MB)
206 City Entranceways LF (PDF 6.8MB)
206 City Entranceways RF (PDF 4.2MB)
207 Rotorua Airport Clearance to Obstacle Limitation Surface LF (PDF 6.7MB)
207 Rotorua Airport Noise Control Contours RF (PDF 3.7MB)
208 Lake Rotorua Flood Level LF (PDF 3.9MB)
208 Lake Rotoiti Flood Level RF (PDF 6.4MB)
209 Areas of Soft Ground Potential LF (PDF 7MB)
209 Areas of Soft Ground Potential RF (PDF 4.8MB)
210 Areas of Potential Fault Line Impact LF (PDF 6.3MB)
210 Areas of Potential Fault Line Impact RF (PDF 4MB)
211 Areas of Landslide Potential LF (PDF 8.1MB)
211 Areas of Landslide Potential RF (PDF 4.8MB)
212 Geothermal Systems of the Rotorua District LF (PDF 6.9MB)
212 Geothermal Systems of the Rotorua District RF (PDF 4.2MB)
213 Mighty River Power - Waikato River Operating Easements LF (PDF 4.2MB)
213 Mighty River Power - Waikato River Operating Easements RF (PDF 7MB)
214 Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes LF (PDF 6.8MB)
214 Mamaku Tors RF (PDF 16.8MB)