A zoning plan is a set of maps and rules that are prepared to ensure the orderly and planned development of cities, towns and villages; and determines where construction, transportation, green areas, industry, education and other living areas will be.
A zoning plan determines in advance how a settlement will grow, where housing will be built, and where it will be park, road or school areas.
Objectives of Zoning Plans
- To make settlement areas orderly and planned
- To prevent unplanned urbanization
- To plan areas such as transportation, green areas, social facilities in advance
- To direct infrastructure investments
- To organize urbanization considering the public interest
Types of Zoning Plans
1. Zoning Master Plan
It is general urban planning.
- It is prepared at the district or province level.
- Shows general usage areas such as transportation, housing, industry, trade, green areas.
- 1/5,000 scale.
2. Implementation Zoning Plan
A detailed and application-oriented plan.
- Determines the construction conditions on a parcel basis (height, number of floors, setback distance, etc.).
- 1/1,000 scale.
- It is the basic document that everyone who wants to build must comply with.
What is in a Zoning Plan?
- Housing, trade, industry, education, health areas
- Parks and green areas
- Road routes
- Building rules such as floor height, construction density (construction density), setback distance
- Infrastructure plans
Who Prepares a Zoning Plan?
- By municipalities or authorized public institutions
- Prepared by expert teams consisting of urban planners, surveying engineers, architects and engineers.
- Plans enter into force with the approval of the assembly.
What Happens Without a Zoning Plan?
- Unplanned construction (slums) increases
- Transportation, infrastructure and social facilities remain inadequate
- Natural areas are damaged
- Cities become disorderly and difficult to live in
Conclusion
Development plans are of great importance for the present and future of cities. For both individuals and investors, examining the development plan when buying a property or doing construction is a must in order to take a legal and safe step.
