The recent summer season in Akaroa (2017/18) saw increases in the number of freedom campers and associated issues, and calls from the community for further restrictions to help reduce the impacts from freedom campers.
Project status: Decision made
Open for feedback: 1 August 2018 to 3 September 2018
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Submissions and a staff report were considered by the Hearings Panel. These documents are available online(external link) and amendments to the Bylaw can be viewed here.
We’re proposing a bylaw change aimed at alleviating the problems caused by freedom campers staying in Akaroa.
We are consulting with the community about amending the 2015 Freedom Camping Bylaw to tighten the restrictions on freedom camping in the small seaside town.
As the bylaw stands, no freedom camping is allowed in the commercial or main waterfront areas of Akaroa. Freedom campers can stay in other parts of the town for up to two nights, as long as they are in self-contained vehicles.
Under the proposed amendment to the bylaw, freedom camping would be prohibited in Akaroa, except for in one area (the existing freedom camping area on Rue Brittan). In that area freedom campers in self-contained vehicles could stay for up for two nights, but there will be a ‘one vehicle per marked parking space’ rule to prevent overcrowding.
The Council report on this proposal can be accessed here(external link) - Thursday 12 July 2018 Council meeting.
Before making a submissions below, Please read the proposed amendment to the 2015 Freedom Camping Bylaw for Akaroa, including maps of the proposed prohibited area.