46 Questions
Which zone permits manufacturing as the primary activity?
Industrial Zone (I –Zone)
In which zone is affordable housing and necessary social infrastructures emphasized?
Special Development Zone (SDZ)
Which zone allows residential use as the predominant one?
Residential Zone (R –Zone)
What is the primary activity in the Commercial Zone?
Commercial use
What clearance is required for new industrial activity in the Industrial Zone?
Non-polluting clearance from MPCB
What are the permissible uses in the Residential Zone?
Residential use as the predominant one and specified other uses
What kind of development is emphasized in Special Development Zone?
Development predominantly for society at large with emphasis on Affordable Housing, POS, and necessary Social infrastructures
What is the focus of Port’s Water Front Development Zone (PWFDZ)?
Development of water front with mixed land use
What is the purpose of Natural Area Zone (NA)?
Environmentally sensitive zone amenable to buildable development with approval
What can the Commissioner do with the boundary limit of a zone?
Modify with special permission
What is the key objective of the Regulation regarding uses in a zone?
Allow environmentally compatible uses and prevent non-compatible uses
What is the purpose of Green Zone (GZ)?
Large area predominantly with green cover
What type of activities require special permission from the Commissioner?
Activities not specifically listed in the Regulations
What is the maximum floor up to which shops, except convenience shopping, may be permitted in the Residential Zone?
First floor
Under what conditions can power be discontinued in the Residential Zone?
If the particular use is a nuisance to the residents
In which zone can Fuel-stations and service stations/motor garage be permitted if a plot becomes un-buildable for industrial use?
Industrial Zone (I-Zone)
What depth must be provided along the front portion abutting the street in the Residential Zone?
$12 m$
What is the maximum ground coverage allowed for development in the Special Development Zone (SDZ)?
10% of the plot area
In the context of Tourism Development Area (TDA), what is the permissible FSI (Floor Space Index) excluding the area of DP road?
$0.50$
For tree plantation in areas required for tourism development, what is the minimum number of trees to be planted per hectare?
500 trees per ha
What percentage of the total plot area is allowed for construction of buildings for IT/ITES (Information Technology/Information Technology Enabled Services) in IT/ITES Parks/Units?
20%
For essential residential development in SDZ, what is the maximum extent permitted for staff/officer's accommodation in terms of permissible BUA?
$33%
What is the maximum FSI permissible for development of Cinema and TV Film production, including Film School and related facilities?
$0.2$
In which zone are lands specified as Tourism Development Area recommended for approval by a Committee consisting of various members including Secretary, Tourism Development Department and Environmentalist?
Special Development Zone (SDZ)
What kind of units are permissible with special permission from Commissioner in Information Technology & Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES) & Biotech units zone?
IT/ITES Parks/Units set up by public or private sector
What is the maximum extent to which BUA (Built Up Area) of supporting uses can exceed in relation to permissible FSI $0.2$ for development of Cinema and TV Film production?
1/3 of permissible FSI $0.2$
In which zone are lands proposed to be specified as Tourism Development Area not permissible if they are reserved or designated for Play Ground/Park/Garden/Any other POS reservation?
Special Development Zone (SDZ)
What is the maximum ground coverage allowed for tree plantation in areas required for Information Technology & Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES) & Biotech units?
10% of the plot area
Which of the following uses are permitted in Mumbai's residential zones?
Factories, workshops, and workplaces on the ground floor if compatible with residential use
In which zone can non-conforming industries be allowed to make additions or start new processes, under certain conditions?
Special Development Zone (SDZ)
What is the maximum FSI limit for institutional development in SDZ?
$0.20$ (excluding area of DP road)
What type of development is emphasized in a Municipal land used for truck terminals?
Comprehensive transport hubs
In which zone is the development of affordable housing and necessary social infrastructures the focus?
Special Development Zone (SDZ)
What is the requirement regarding separate access in C and I Zones if the entire building is constructed for non-residential use?
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What is the permissible FSI limit for public utility establishments in the Miscellaneous Uses category?
0.025
How many head of cattle per acre are allowed for agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry in the Miscellaneous Uses category?
10
What is the maximum height permitted for a residential building in the Miscellaneous Uses category?
9 meters
What is the permissible FSI limit for fish curing on open land/fish farming in the Miscellaneous Uses category?
0.025
What is the minimum exclusive green belt required around the periphery of Vihar and Pawai Lake to prevent erosion and silting?
100 m
What facilities are permissible in the Natural Areas (N A) with approval from the Competent Authority?
Board walks in mangroves, trekking facilities, Public Sanitary Conveniences for visitors, Sewerage Pumping Station
What is the permissible FSI (Floor Space Index) for construction of a Zoo in the Green Zone (GZ)?
0.025
Under what condition are structures constructed in Natural Area (NA) protected?
If they have been built before the regulations came into force
What is the purpose of providing a buffer of green belt beyond Municipal/Public Road near Vihar and Pawailake?
To prevent erosion and silting in lakes
What is permissible in the Green Zone (GZ) with permission from the Ministry of Environment and Forest?
Rehabilitation and Resettlement of the original inhabitants of the forest (adiwasis, tribals of Sanjay Gandhi National Park)
What is allowed to be developed at par with other zones in Natural Area (NA) subject to approval of the Competent Authority?
Reservation proposed in Natural Area
What is permissible within 100 m from the periphery of Vihar and Pawailake if there exists a Municipal/Public Road?
Buffer of green belt beyond Municipal/Public Road may not be insisted if there exists a Municipal/Public Road
Study Notes
- The text outlines permissible uses for various zones in Mumbai, including offices for public utility concerns and organizations, police stations, warehouses, community facilities, convenience shops, hotels with up to 75 rooms, and branches of banks with safe deposit vaults.
- Existing non-conforming uses can continue under certain circumstances, such as those that existed before the regulations came into force, those that do not extend or enlarge the non-conforming use, and those that are not industrial, hazardous, or likely to cause pollution.
- In residential zones, no factories, workshops, or workplaces are permitted, unless they are compatible with residential use and are located on the ground floor.
- Municipal land used for truck terminals shall be developed as comprehensive transport hubs and considered commercial zones for development.
- In a Special Development Zone (SDZ), affordable housing, POS, and necessary social infrastructures are the focus. Other development in SDZ is permissible, but the Corporation will not provide any services or limited/available services.
- Institutional development, such as educational institutions, medical institutions, and research & development institutions, is allowed in SDZ with a maximum FSI limit of 0.20 (excluding area of DP road) and, wherever possible, at one place on the total land.
- In SDZ, non-conforming industries that are not hazardous or polluting and have been permitted to operate without the requirement to shift to a conforming zone after a specific period may be allowed to make additions to start a new process or manufacture new products, provided the degree of nuisance from the existing unit is not affected.
- In C and I Zones, if the entire building is constructed for non-residential use, the requirement of separate access shall not be insisted upon.
- In the development of a comprehensive transport hub, the area of parking and maneuverability of vehicles shall be allowed free of FSI.
- The structures attracting the provisions of Maharashtra Slums Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 shall be developed under a different provision in SDZ.
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