Green Space Agreement

　Based on the Urban Green Space Law, citizens (land owners, etc.) set areas by agreement of all the concerned parties to make the town where they live with each other a good environment, and agreement on conservation or greening of green space We conclude and apply for authorization to Yokohama-shi.

●Basising laws and regulations
Article 45 to 54 of the Urban Green Space Law (Agreement Part)

●Type of agreement
・One-person agreement: When there is only one landowner
Generally, it is determined by a business operator with the approval of the The Mayor of Yokohama before the sale, and will take effect if there are multiple landowners, etc. within three years.
・Agreement for all members: When two or more landowners
Generally, agreements concluded by all landowners and others in urban areas where communities have already been formed.

●Benefits of concluding a green space agreement
１． In order to perform greening in a certain area that has been organized to some extent, planned greening can be planned and the level of the local environment and landscape is improved.
２． As we make steering committee of agreement and perform tree planting activity and management work with everybody, communication of inhabitants increases.
３． The green space agreement is approved by the city based on the law, so you can keep the green for a long period of time. In addition, a signboard will be set up and the agreement area will be clarified.
４． Since the establishment of a steering committee made up of the agreement, the maintenance and management body will be clear, greening activities can be carried out smoothly.

※ The subsidy program of the Yokohama Greenery Association in the Green Space Agreement ended on March 31, 2020.

●Contents stipulated in the Green Space Agreement
１． Area of land (green area agreement area) that is the purpose of green space agreement
If the developer applies for the approval of the agreement before the sale, the development area will be the green space agreement area.
２． conservation or type of tree to be planted
As a general rule, trees to be planted are selected from trees that meet the Yokohama City Green Space Agreement Guidance Standards.
３． Places where trees are preserved or planted
As a general rule, the planting place shall be the part of the site facing the road, the outer periphery, the main garden, etc.
４． conservation or fences to be installed
As a general rule, it will be a hedge.
５． Effective period of the Green Space Agreement
5 years or more and less than 30 years
６． Rules for failing to comply
Determine the contents of restoration to the original state when trees are cut.
７． Establishment of Green Space Agreement Steering Committee
We will establish a steering committee for the agreement so that management activities can be carried out smoothly.

１． All members Agreement
Reception desk → Public notice and inspection (2 weeks) → Approval review → Public notice and inspection → Issuance of Authorization
※Approximately two months from reception to issuance of a letter of approval
２． One-person agreement
Reception desk → Public notice and inspection → Issuance of Authorization
※About one month from reception to grant approval
For more information, please contact the Yokohama City Green Environment Bureau Environmental Activities Business Division.