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Last Updated November 8, 2024

[Notice] <Size criteria> About change of handling of area of stairs

Regarding the standard that "the floor area of at least one floor of the dwelling unit (excluding the area of the stairs) shall be at least 40 square meters."
Until now, in Yokohama City, if the lower part of the stairs can be used as a living space such as toilets, storage, and free space, etc.
Either of the following 12 areas can be excluded from the area of the stairs.
①30% of the area of the stairs
②Parts with a ceiling height of more than 1.4m

However, from July 1, 2022, if the lower part of the stairs can be used as a living space such as toilets, storage, and free space, regardless of 12, the area can be excluded from the area of the stairs. I will do it.

About certification criteria

The long-term use structure is confirmed by registered house performance evaluation organizations, etc., and the performance as a long-term excellent house is certified.
Please refer to the laws and regulations for details of the certification criteria.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Long-Term Excellent Housing Law-related Information Page (outside site)

※Other standards, such as the standard for the area of dwelling units, are not subject to examination by registered housing performance evaluation organizations.
 Please note that the screening will be conducted in Yokohama City.

Performance items and certification criteria
 Performance itemsCertification criteria

Long
Years
Use
For use
Structure
Construction
Etc.

Deterioration measuresThe structure of a house can be used for several generations.
Seismic resistanceTo reduce the level of damage to extremely rare earthquakes in order to facilitate renovation for continuous use.
Easiness of maintenance and renewalNecessary measures have been taken to facilitate maintenance (cleaning, inspection, repair, renewal) of interiors and equipment with a shorter service life than the structural frame.
VariabilityMeasures have been taken to change the floor plan in response to changes in the lifestyle of residents.
Barrier-freeNecessary space must be secured in common corridors, etc., so that future barrier-free renovation can be accommodated.
Energy ConservationThe necessary energy-saving performance, such as thermal insulation performance, must be ensured.

Yeah
No
Others

Living EnvironmentConsideration must be given to the maintenance and improvement of the living environment in the formation of a good landscape and other areas.
(* See below for living environment standards)
 

Must have the scale necessary to ensure a good standard of living.
[Detached houses]
・The floor area of at least one floor is 40 m2 or more (excluding stairs)※
・The total floor area of the area dedicated to dwelling units is 75 m2 or more
[Condominium]
・The floor area of at least one floor is 40 m2 or more (excluding stairs)※
※However, if the lower part of the stairs can be used as a living space such as a toilet, storage, or a space where you can freely move back and forth, the area can be excluded from the area of the stairs.

Maintenance conservation PlanPlans for periodic inspections and repairs have been formulated with a view to the future from the time of construction.
Disaster ConsiderationThe location of the application building must be outside the sediment-related disaster special caution area (red zone)

About living environment standard

※Caution (Depending on conformity status and area, certification may not be possible. Please be sure to check it out!

If the construction site meets the living environment standards as shown below, it is necessary to conform to each content.
In addition, please confirm summary by all means about the details of living environment standard.

Please refer to town development map information "i-mappie" (outside site) about living environment standard of building planning site.
At the time of application, please attach a living environment standard confirmation report (outside site) and a print of i-Mappy.
About the printing method of i-Mappy (PDF: 2,459KB)

About living environment standard
Living Environment StandardsContact information
District planningTo page of city planning (Urban Development Bureau area town development section)
Landscape planning and urban landscape consultation districtTo page of scenery plan, cityscape discussion district (Urban Development Bureau scenery adjustment section)
Building agreementTo page of Building Agreement (Urban Development Bureau Regional Town Development Division)
Landscape agreement(Currently, there are no areas that fall under the landscape agreement.)
Local town development rulesTo page of local town development rule (Urban Development Bureau area town development section)
Town planning consultation districtTo page of town planning consultation district (Urban Development Bureau area town development section)
Urban planning facilities, etc.Urban planning facilities, land readjustment projects, etc. ※Attention

(Note)
In the following cases, we may not be able to certify, so if you have any questions, please contact us in advance.

  • Areas of city planning facilities (roads, parks, rivers, etc.) determined for city planning
  • Enforcement area of urban development project, land readjustment project enforcement area
[Reference]
The following areas include areas that cannot be certified.

  The following districts cannot be certified.

About disaster consideration standard

About disaster consideration standard of Yokohama-shi, we exclude "earth and sand disaster special caution area" from authorization target as area where danger of disaster is particularly high.
With the addition of standards, the following books must be submitted at the time of application.
・Disaster Consideration Standard Confirmation Report (PDF: 89KB)
・Figure showing that it is outside the special alert area for earth and sand disasters: Kanagawa earth and sand disaster information portal site (outside site) of application site
                         Plot the application position on the one that displays the special alert area map for landslide disasters.
                         Those that make it clear that they are outside the special alert area for landslides

About method of making figure showing that it is outside earth and sand disaster special caution area (PDF: 2,276KB)

Inquiries to this page

Building Environment Section, Building Planning Division, Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Guidance Department
Location: 10 25th floor north side of 6-50 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama

Phone number: 045-671-4526 (08:45~12:00、13:00~17:15)
※We have compiled the contents of frequently asked questions in Q & A, so please use them.

Email address: kc-chouki@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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