Structures in public places - Verandahs Bylaw

Next steps

• Thursday 25 June
  Transport and Urban Development Comittee hears oral submisisons: Committee meeting - 25.06.15.
• Wednesday 5 August
  Transport and Urban Development Committee considers the report on all written and oral submission and decides whether to adopt the proposed bylaw: Committee meeting - 05.08.15.
• Wednesday 26 August
  Council considers whether to adopt the proposed bylaw: Council meeting - 26.08.15.
• Tuesday 1 September
  If adopted, the bylaw comes into effect: Plans, policies & bylaws - Verandahs.

Background

Verandahs are an important feature of the urban environment, particularly in Wellington’s central city and suburban centres. They give shelter and protection from Wellington’s weather and add to our city’s character and attractiveness.

The Council has surveyed the city’s verandahs and established that a number need immediate action to be restored to a reasonable and safe standard.