11-07-2014, 07:27 AM
Zoning
The basic concept of zoning lies in the division of a settlement into zones and districts according to present and potential uses of land and buildings. Zoning has to pay particular attention to the character of a place and its suitability. Thus, ‘zoning’ is establishing ‘districts’ within which certain rights of citizens are legally curbed.
Objectives of zoning
• To lessen congestion in streets
• To secure safety of fire and other hazards
• To promote health and general welfare
• To protect amenity value and hence property
• To provide adequate light and air
• To prevent over concentration of population
• To facilitate transportation, water supply, sewerage, schools, parks, etc
• To encourage the most appropriate use of land
The basic concept of zoning lies in the division of a settlement into zones and districts according to present and potential uses of land and buildings. Zoning has to pay particular attention to the character of a place and its suitability. Thus, ‘zoning’ is establishing ‘districts’ within which certain rights of citizens are legally curbed.
Objectives of zoning
• To lessen congestion in streets
• To secure safety of fire and other hazards
• To promote health and general welfare
• To protect amenity value and hence property
• To provide adequate light and air
• To prevent over concentration of population
• To facilitate transportation, water supply, sewerage, schools, parks, etc
• To encourage the most appropriate use of land