Nelson City Council

GIS information and maps

GIS is a computer system that contains information on geographic features.

• GIS service code descriptions
• GIS system and maps

Development contributions

Development contributions is a policy to fund the cost of new infrastructure.

• Guide to residential building and small scale subdivision development and financial contributions

Financial contributions

Also known as Development Impact Levy, financial contributions are collected in order to permit consents.

Property ownership

Find out information on property owner responsibilities, heritage properties, and footpath and street rules.

• Heritage properties
• Eco Building Design Adviser
• Solar saver scheme
• Urban Design
• Provision of Property Information fees and charges
• Overhanging vegetation
• Residential Berm Planting
• Streets, lights and footpaths

Fire permits and burning restrictions

Information on fire restrictions, permits, and local fire authorities.

• Nelson's rural fire authority

Earthquake-prone buildings

Guide to earthquake-prone building policy Building strengthened 1995