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Last Updated November 14, 2024

Certificate of entry in the ledger

1-1 Can I check the status of procedures, such as whether or not there is a building confirmation of the building to be purchased?
1-2 I have lost my confirmation or inspection certificate, can I reissue it?

House certification

2-1 Where can I get a house certificate for a new house?
2-2 Please tell me about the required documents of the house certification for new housing
2-3 I would like to apply for a house certificate for a new house, can you accept it by mail?

Outline of Architectural Plan

3-1 Where can I view the architectural plan outline?
3-2 When has the architectural plan outline been kept?

About construction plan, construction of neighborhood, etc.

4-1 A large-scale apartment will be built next to it. I am worried about the contents of the plan (shading and radio interference) and how to proceed with the construction. Where should I consult?
4-2 Can you find out what kind of building will be built next to you?
4-3 The building began to be built next to the site boundary. Please tell me if there is a rule on the separation distance between the wall of the building from the site boundary.
4-4 I can look inside the house through the window of the building under construction next to it. Please tell me if there are any restrictions on the installation of blindfolds.
4-5 Can I suspend the "permission" of the building confirmation application because it is against the nearby architectural plan?
4-6 There is a three-story building next to it, so the sun won't hit your home. Could you tell me if there are any restrictions on shading?
4-7 I can't see a confirmation sign at a nearby construction site. Can you give me guidance?
4-8 I am doing construction work next to me. Have you been filed? Where should I consult?
4-9 The noise and vibration of nearby construction work is terrible. Where should I consult?
4-10 The construction site in the vicinity is being constructed from early morning to late evening. Could you tell me if there are any restrictions on construction hours?
4-11 I would like you to fix houses and fences that have been broken by nearby construction. What should I do?

Certificate of entry in the ledger

Q
1-1 Can I check the status of procedures, such as whether or not there is a building confirmation of the building to be purchased?
A

The status of past building confirmation of the building can be checked by obtaining a ledger entry certificate. Ledger entry certificate certifies the items (confirmation number, total area, whether or not inspected has been issued, etc.) listed in the building confirmation application ledger for properties that have been confirmed among the properties that have received the building confirmation application. is.
The window is the Yokohama Building Information Center on the second floor of the City Hall (Phone number: 045-671-4503).
For details, please refer to the following website.
<Related Homepage> Issuance of proof of building confirmation application ledger entry

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1-2 I have lost my confirmation or inspection certificate, can I reissue it?
A

It cannot be reissued. The certificate of entry in the ledger will be substituted.
<Related Homepage> Issuance of proof of building confirmation application ledger entry

House certification

Q
2-1 Where can I get a house certificate for a new house?
A

We issue house proof for house of new house in city hall the second floor Yokohama building information center (Phone: 045-671-4503).
<Related Pages> Information on newly built residential house certification

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2-2 Please tell me about the required documents of the house certification for new housing
A

We can confirm in page of house proof for house of Building Information Division.
<Related Pages> Information on newly built residential house certification

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2-3 I would like to apply for a house certificate for a new house, can you accept it by mail?
A

We are accepting applications by mail.
<Related Pages> Details of mail application (PDF: 497KB)

Outline of Architectural Plan

Q
3-1 Where can I view the architectural plan outline?
A

We can read in city hall the second floor Yokohama building information center (Phone: 045-671-4503).
<Related Pages> Reading of architectural plan summary book

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3-2 When has the architectural plan outline been kept?
A

We keep from thing which we accepted after January 4, 1971, but may not be some.

About construction plan summary book, construction of neighborhood, etc.

Q
4-1 A large-scale apartment will be built next to it. I am worried about the contents of the plan (shading and radio interference) and how to proceed with the construction. Where should I consult?
A

In Yokohama City, regarding the construction of buildings that are considered to have a significant impact on the surrounding environment, the “Regulations on the conservation of the Living Environment Related to Construction and Development Projects in Yokohama City” (hereinafter referred to as the “Medium- and High-rise Building Ordinance”) coordinates discussions between the owner and the local residents.
When "middle and high-rise building regulations" is applied to building, consultation is accepted in city hall the 25th floor information consultation section (Phone: 045-671-2350).
<Related Homepage> Outline of the Ordinance for Mid- and High-Rise Buildings

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4-2 Can you find out what kind of building will be built next to you?
A

About building where procedure of building confirmation is done, we can do "reading of building plan summary book" in city hall the second floor Yokohama building information center (Phone: 045-671-4503). You can see the architect, designer, constructor, outline of the building, building layout, etc. by the architectural plan summary book.
<Related Homepage> Reading of architectural plan summary book

Q
4-3 The building began to be built next to the site boundary. Please tell me if there is a rule on the separation distance between the wall of the building from the site boundary.
A

In Yokohama City, there are areas where the separation distance (outer wall retreat) of the outer wall of the building is determined from the site boundary by the Building Standards Law, city planning, building agreements, scenic areas, etc.
<Related Q&A> What areas do you need to retract the outer wall?
Other than such areas, there is no restriction by the Building Standards Law on the distance from the site boundary to the outer wall.
On the other hand, the Civil Code stipulates that "building a building must be kept at least 50 cm away from the boundary line", but the issue of civil law is basically resolved through discussions between the parties. You will have to.
Regarding the contents of the Civil Code, the city provides interviews with experts such as lawyers for citizens, so please use them as necessary.
<Contact> Citizen consultation room (telephone 045-671-2306)
<Related Homepage> Guidance of consultation
If it is difficult to resolve the matter through discussions between the parties, legal judgment on the Civil Code will be made by a judicial organization such as a court instead of Yokohama City.

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4-4 I can look inside the house through the window of the building under construction next to it. Please tell me if there are any restrictions on the installation of blindfolds.
A

The Civil Code stipulates that "windows that can see another person's residential land at a distance less than one meter from the boundary must be blindfolded." Will be resolved through discussions between the parties.
About contents of civil law, city performs interview consultation such as lawyers for citizens, so please use that as needed.
<Contact> Citizen consultation room (telephone 045-671-2306)
<Related Homepage> Guidance of consultation
If it is difficult to resolve the matter through discussions between the parties, legal judgment on the Civil Code will be made by a judicial organization such as a court instead of Yokohama City.

Q
4-5 Can I suspend the "permission" of the building confirmation application because it is against the nearby architectural plan?
A

The building confirmation application is a procedure in which the building manager "confirms" whether the plan applied by the building owner conforms to the technical standards such as the use, shape, and performance of the Building Standards Law.
Therefore, building managers, etc. are stipulated in the Building Standards Law that if the plan conforms to the standards for use, shape, performance, etc., it must be issued a certificate of confirmation, and cannot be stopped.
We ask that you talk well with the builder and work for mutual understanding.

Q
4-6 There is a three-story building next to it, so the sun won't hit your home. Could you tell me if there are any restrictions on shading?
A

According to the Building Standards Law, there is a rule that restricts the shading time outside the premises by the building depending on the restricted zone and the height of the building.
<Related Homepage> About shading regulations
Before starting construction work, you must submit a building confirmation application and receive a review to see if the plan conforms to the provisions of the Building Standards Law. Therefore, if the building has been confirmed, it can be said that it is a legal plan under the Building Standards Law.
In addition, about plan summary of building where building was confirmed, we can read in information consultation section.
<Related Homepage> Reading of architectural plan summary book

Q
4-7 I can't see a confirmation sign at a nearby construction site. Can you give me guidance?
A

We investigate whether procedure of building confirmation is performed or whether construction confirmation is necessary and perform instruction by Building Standard Act. In addition, at the time of consultation, please tell the construction site as accurately as possible.
<Contact> Information Consultation Section (Phone: 045-671-2953)

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4-8 I am doing construction work next to me. Have you been filed? Where should I consult?
A

After investigating the procedure for building confirmation of construction work, a field survey will be conducted as necessary.
Please consult the Information Consultation Section (telephone 045-671-2953).

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4-9 The noise and vibration of nearby construction work is terrible. Where should I consult?
A

If you have any problems with construction noise or vibration, please visit the Environmental Planning Bureau website. For details, please contact the following address.
<Contact>
Environmental Planning Bureau Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division Noise Consultation Service (Tel: 045-671-2483)
27th floor of City Hall
<Related Homepage> Frequently Asked Complaints and Consultations (Noise and Vibration)

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4-10 The construction site in the vicinity is being constructed from early morning to late evening. Could you tell me if there are any restrictions on construction hours?
A

Please refer to the Environmental Planning Bureau website for regulations on construction time zones. For more information, please contact the following address.
<Contact>
Environmental Planning Bureau Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division (Tel: 045-671-2483)
27th floor of City Hall
<Related Homepage> Frequently Asked Complaints and Consultations (Noise and Vibration)

Q
4-11 Houses and walls were destroyed by construction nearby. I want you to fix it, but what should I do?
A

If a building is damaged due to the construction of a nearby area, it will be basically resolved as a civil problem through discussions between the parties.
About contents of civil law, city performs interview consultation such as lawyers targeting at citizen, so please use that as needed.
<Contact> Citizen consultation room (Phone: 045-671-2306)
<Related Homepage> Guidance of consultation
If it is difficult to resolve the matter through discussions between the parties, legal judgment on the Civil Code will be made by a judicial organization such as a court instead of Yokohama City.

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Information Consultation Section, Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Guidance Department

Telephone: 045-671-2953

Telephone: 045-671-2953

Fax: 045-550-4102

Email address: kc-jssodan@city.yokohama.jp

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