Small scale businesses can be run from home, provided they meet certain criteria. In general, the business must be of a small scale and retail activity is not permitted.
Some allowance is made for education, spiritual, day care and health facilities.
The following guidelines refer to the proposed City Plan only, but the relevant Transitional District Plan zones and rules still apply. However the rules in the Transitional District Plan are generally similar. Christchurch City Plan is available for viewing at Libraries and Council Service Centres.