Frequently Asked Questions about the City Planning Act (Development Permit System)

This is a corner that answers questions about the City Planning Act (development permission system) sent by telephone or public hearing from citizens.

The following items are summarized by field as follows.

In addition, as we make "guide of development permission by the City Planning Act" (explanatory book) about City Planning Act (development permission system), please see in addition.

1. What is the Development Permit System?
2. Are development of condominiums of 500 square meters or more subject to permission?
3. Is the division of the site a development activity?
4. Can you check if you have a development permit?

1. This is my first time working in a development project in Yokohama. What should I do?
2. How long does it take to get a development permit?
3. What should I do if I change my plan during construction?
4. Can I apply for a building confirmation before the development is completed?

1. How many meters wide is the road for development permit?
2. Is a rainwater regulating pond required for development permit?
3. What is the minimum floor area of the site?
4. I heard that there are standards for slopes in Yokohama City. What is it like?

1. I want to use the land in the urbanization control area. What can I do?
2. We think that it is existing residential land, but is construction possible in urbanization adjustment area?
3. Is it possible to locate logistics facilities in the urbanization control area?
4. What happened to the urbanization control area?

1. Do you have any development guidelines or development fees?
2. Is it possible for the government to stop development?

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