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What is the Community Development Rules?
Last Updated November 24, 2023
-The community and Yokohama City will work together to adhere to the wide 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 by the “local community development organization” created in the community with Yokohama City.
- The certification of rules must be extended every six years.
Characteristics of Local Community Development Rules
You can decide the rules with a wide range of content and expressions.
Local town development rules do not have limited menus of determined rules, so you can freely determine the rules of town development according to the individuality and characteristics of the area.
Examples of things to be decided
How to build buildings and structures (example)
- Applications
- Scale (building ratio, floor area ratio)
- Height
- Retreatment of exterior walls
- Scale of Site
- 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 stores
- Night lighting for anti-crime program
- Noise and cleaning activities
The local community development organization and Yokohama City will work together to follow the rules.
It is necessary to create a local town development organization and operate the rules together with Yokohama City while gaining the understanding and trust of local residents.
When building, we receive consultation, report and follow rule in both local town development organization and Yokohama-shi.
Consultation with local town development organization is necessary when we perform construction.
When rule about how to build building and public establishment is established, the regulations stipulate that we talk with local town development organization when we perform construction.
Flow of Introduction of Local Community Development Rules
- Consultation and study
- Organization building and discussion
- Review and support of rules
- Application for certification of local rules to Yokohama City
- Procedures in Yokohama City
- The mayor is certified
The town's rules consultation center / corner will help you with activities for introducing rules.
We will adhere to the rules by consulting with the builder in the case of construction.
※1 "Local town development organization" is a group that has been certified by the mayor with the support of many local residents, etc., and plays a role in rule operation such as prior consultation of plans.
※2 Since it is not linked to building confirmation, it is important to check the building plan in advance.
Examples of local town development rules
Eda Kita 2-chome Town Development Agreement (Aoba Ward)
This district was inspired by the local community and created rules to inherit the town and amenities, and to maintain and improve a beautiful and harmonious living environment.
Streetscape of Eda Kita 2-chome
The main rules are "building use, height, site area", etc., as well as the following.
- Design: In harmony with the current architectural style, the roof shall be a sloped roof.
- Color: Set in color guidelines that do not use stimulating colors such as primary colors.
- The opening facing the neighboring land: Make an effort to block your gaze
- Nightlight for anti-crime program: Installed near the gate
- Green and Flowers: Raise dogwood, plant trees on brick streets, and grow trees.
For details, please refer to the page of Eda Kita 2-chome Town Development Agreement.
Inquiries to this page
Urban Development Bureau Regional Town Development Department Regional Town Development Division
Telephone: 045-671-2696
Telephone: 045-671-2696
Fax: 045-663-8641
Email address: tb-chiikimachika@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 143-112-363
