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Certification of height in the first-class and second-class low-rise residential area (Article 55, Paragraph 2 of the Building Standards Act and altitude districts)

Last Updated January 18, 2024

Outline of the System

 The first-class and second-class (excluding 150%) low-rise residential areas (maximum first-class altitude districts) are areas established to protect the environment of good housing pertaining to low-rise houses. The height of buildings is limited to 10 meters, but by the provisions of Article 55, Paragraph 2 of the Building Standards Law and the Notification of the altitude District Notification, there is no danger of harming the environment of good housing in the surrounding low-rise residential areas. Only when it is recognized as the building 12 meters, if it is possible.

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It is basically handled at the counter, but some materials can also be handled by mail.
If you would like to receive it by mail, please refer to "When mailing each document (PDF: 529KB)".

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Housing and Architecture Bureau Building Guidance Department Urban Architecture Division

Phone: 045-671-4525

Phone: 045-671-4525

Fax: 045-681-2438

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

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