Zoning

Zoning is the process of dividing land in a municipality into zones in which certain land uses are permitted or prohibited. In addition, the...

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1. ZONING PREPARED BY, GAYATHRY SATHEESAN

2. Z o n i n g zoning is the process of planning for land use by a locality to allocate certain kinds of structures in certain areas. Zoning also includes restrictions in different zoning areas , such as height of buildings, use of green space, density

3. Levels or types of zoning include open space, residential, retail, commercial, agricultural, and industrial zoning is a technique of land use planning as a tool of urban planning used by local governments in most developed countries.

4. OBJECTIVES OF ZONING Zoning’s purpose is to promote common good and general welfare of the community It is very useful for planner for making any town planning scheme effective and successful. The zoning affords proper coordination of various public amenities .

5. Z on ing h e l p s c i t y p lan n er s b r ing a b o u t o r d e r l y growth and change. I t c on t r o ls p o p u la t i o n d en s i ty a n d h e l p s c re a te attractive, healthful residential areas. OBJECTIVES OF ZONING

6. Types of zoning Functional zoning Form-based zoning Intensity zoning Incentive zoning

7. Functional zoning where land use zones are defined according to their function such as commercial, residential or industrial. Each zone type is subject to specific rules and regulations concerning the type of activities that can be built.

8. Form-based zoning zones according to their physical characteristics, mostly from an urban identity perspective such as the downtown area. This form of zoning is usually easier to relate to the general population

9. Intensity zoning land use zones by the level of permitted intensity, such as the number of residential units per unit of surface or allowed commercial surface. Enables a level of flexibility in urban development since it permits developers to select which types of development takes place as long as this development abides by density constraints.

10. Incentive zoning Often part of revitalization or development plans where developers are allowed to build residential, commercial or industrial projects in specific areas through the provision of various incentives such as tax abatement or basic infrastructure

11. ASPECTS IN ZONING DENSITY ZONING Density of population in the residential areas is Controlled by means of suitable rules and regulations. HEIGHT ZONING controlling the height of buildings with due consideration of contents of the buildings and the street width for the provision of light and ventilation

12. USE ZONE This is the most important aspect of zoning and it defines the uses to which various parts of the town will be put. They are classified into four sub-divisions: Residential zone Commercial zone Industrial zone

13. ADVAN T AGES z o n in g p r o m ot e s h e a l t h , s af e t y , p r o s p er i t y , o r d e r l y development and overall welfare of the community. Danger from fire. Future Development. General amenities. Health of community. Population distribution.

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