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- What are the local community development rules?
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What are the local community development rules?
Last update date November 24, 2023
~ The local community and Yokohama will work together to observe the wide range of rules determined by the region ~
- We get many support of local people and receive authorization of the mayor based on local town development promotion regulations.
- The rules will be followed with Yokohama City by the "local community development organization" to be created in the community.
- Certification of the rules must be extended every six years.
Characteristics of local community development rules
Rules can be determined based on a wide range of content and expressions.
As for the local town development rules, the menu of the rules that can be decided is not limited, the rules of town development according to the individuality and characteristics of the area can be freely determined.
Example of what can be decided
How to build buildings and structures (example)
- Applications
- Scale (building ratio, floor area ratio)
- Height
- Retreat of the outer wall
- Scale of site
- Fence type of fence
- Structure and Materials
- Installation of entrance lights that also serve as security lights
- Size and color of signboards and advertising materials
Rules of Living Environment (Example)
- Business hours of store
- Nightlight lighting for anti-crime program
- Noise and cleanup activities
The local community development organization and Yokohama City will work together to follow the rules.
It is necessary to create a local community development organization and operate the rules together with Yokohama City while gaining the understanding and trust of the local residents.
When we do construction, we receive consultation, report and follow rule in both local town development organization and Yokohama-shi.
Consultation with a local town development organization is required when performing construction.
When rule about how to build building and public establishment are established, it is stipulated in the regulations that we talk with local town development organization when we perform construction.
Flow of introduction of local community development rules
- Consultation and study
- Organizing and Discussion
- Review of rules and support many
- Application for certification of local rules to Yokohama City
- Procedure in Yokohama
- Authorized by the mayor
Activities for the introduction of rules will be supported by the rules-making consultation center and corner of the town.
We will follow the rules by consulting with the builder at the time of construction.
※1 "Local town development organization" is group which got the support of local residents and was authorized by the mayor, and plays role of rule operation including prior consultation of plan.
※2 Since it is not linked to building confirmation, it is important to check the architectural plan in advance.
Examples of local community development rules
Eda Kita 2-chome Town Development Agreement (Aoba Ward)
In this district, the local people initiated and created rules to inherit the town and amenities, and to maintain and improve a beautiful and harmonious living environment.
Townscape of Eda Kita 2-chome
The main rules are "building use, height, site area", etc., and the following are determined.
- Design: In harmony with the current architectural style, the roof shall be a sloped roof.
- Color: It is determined by color guidelines that do not use exciting colors such as primary colors
- Opening facing the neighboring land: Try to block your eyes
- Nightlights for anti-crime program: Installed near the gate
- Green and Flowers: Grow dogwood, planting on brick streets, and trees
For details, please refer to the page of Eda Kita 2-chome Town Development Agreement.
For inquiries to this page
Urban Development Bureau Community Development Department Community Development Division
Phone: 045-671-2696
Phone: 045-671-2696
Fax: 045-663-8641
Email address: tb-chiikimachika@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 143-112-363