Development Plan and Land Use Regulations

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What is the purpose of imposing conditions and restrictions on open space maintenance around buildings?

  • To generate revenue for the State Government
  • To restrict the use of land for certain purposes
  • To maintain the aesthetic appeal of the area
  • To ensure public health and safety (correct)

What is the basis for fixing rates for granting additional Floor Space Index or special permissions?

  • The planning Authority's fixed rates (correct)
  • The discretion of the local authority
  • The market value of the land
  • The State Government's fixed rates

What is the purpose of discontinuing objectionable land uses in a specified area?

  • To increase the area's population density
  • To enhance the area's aesthetics
  • To improve the area's habitability (correct)
  • To reduce the area's environmental impact

What is the purpose of regulating the use and development of land within a local authority's jurisdiction?

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What is the purpose of regulating the density of population in a specified area?

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Development Plan Provisions

  • A local authority's jurisdiction controls and regulates the use and development of land through permissions.
  • Fees, charges, and premiums can be imposed by the State Government or planning Authority at a fixed rate for:
    • Granting additional Floor Space Index
    • Special permissions
    • Use of discretionary powers under Development Control Regulations
  • Conditions and restrictions can be imposed on:
    • Open space maintenance around buildings
    • Building area percentage for a plot
    • Building characteristics, including:
      • Location
      • Number
      • Size
      • Height
      • Number of storeys
    • Density of population allowed in a specified area
  • Land use and purposes are regulated, including:
    • Permitted and prohibited uses of buildings and land areas
  • Sub-division of plots is controlled
  • Objectionable land uses can be discontinued in a reasonable timeframe
  • Regulations for:
    • Parking space and loading/unloading space for buildings
    • Sizes of projections and advertisement signs/boards

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