Flood Line Construction Guidelines
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The area between the river bank and blue floodline is a prohibited zone for construction, with only parking, open vegetable markets, gardens, lawns, open space, cremation and burial grounds, sewage treatment plants and water/gas/drainage pipe lines allowed.

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Redevelopment of existing authorized properties within the river bank and blue floodline may be allowed at a height of 0.45 meters above the red floodline.

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The area between the blue floodline and red floodline is a restrictive zone for construction, with construction permissible at a height of 0.45 meters above the red floodline.

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Blue flood line

Boundary beyond which construction is generally prohibited, except for specific uses like parking or gardens.

Red flood line

Higher boundary beyond which construction is more restricted, with allowance for specific developments.

Prohibited zone

Area between riverbank and blue flood line; generally off-limits for construction.

Restrictive zone

Area between blue and red flood lines; construction allowed, but limited to specific heights.

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Construction height limit

Maximum height for construction within the restrictive zone (0.45m above red flood line).

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Redevelopment

Permission to rebuild existing authorized structures within the riverbank and blue flood line.

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Parking

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Open vegetable market

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Garden

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Lawns

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Open space

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Cremation and burial ground

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Sewage treatment plant

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Water, gas or drainage pipe lines

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Public toilet

One permitted use in the prohibited zone.

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Feasibility

Suitability of a site for the permitted use (like parking or gardens).

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Flood lines

Boundaries to protect from river floods.

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Riverbank

Land immediately adjacent to the river.

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Study Notes

Construction within Blue and Red Flood Lines

  • Blue and red flood lines are marked by the Irrigation Department (Reg. No. 3.1.3 (i))
  • The area between the riverbank and the blue floodline is a prohibited zone for construction, except for:
    • Parking
    • Open vegetable markets
    • Gardens
    • Lawns
    • Open spaces
    • Cremation and burial grounds
    • Sewage treatment plants
    • Water/gas/drainage pipelines
    • Public toilets
  • Development is only permitted if the land is suitable for these uses.
  • Redevelopment of existing properties within the riverbank and blue floodline may be permitted, but only 0.45 meters above the red floodline.
  • The area between the blue and red floodlines is restricted for construction.
  • Construction in this area is allowed at a height of 0.45 meters above the red floodline.

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This quiz explores the construction regulations set by the Irrigation Department regarding blue and red flood lines. It covers restricted zones, permissible developments, and height regulations for construction. Test your knowledge on the guidelines that ensure safety and compliance in flood-prone areas.

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