Maharashtra Amenity Space Regulations
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What is the minimum amenity space required for land above 20,000 sq.m?

  • None
  • 2%
  • 10%
  • 5% (correct)

Amenity space is NOT required for which land size?

  • Any land size
  • Above 50,000 sq.m
  • 20,000 sq.m or more
  • Less than 20,000 sq.m (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of amenity space?

  • Playground
  • Fire brigade station
  • Municipal school
  • Mall construction (correct)

What is the minimum road width required for amenity space access?

<p>12 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In rural or 'B & C' class municipal areas, what is the minimum road width allowed for amenity space?

<p>9 meters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing amenity spaces?

<p>Owner of the land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Act governs the provision of amenity space?

<p>Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Amenity space can be taken over by the authority if:

<p>It is not required for its specified purposes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of amenity space?

<p>Facilities like gardens, hospitals, or schools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Amenity space regulations do NOT apply in:

<p>Agricultural zones used for non-residential purposes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Minimum amenity space for land over 20,000 sq.m

5% of the land area above 20,000 sq.m is required for amenity purposes.

Land size requiring amenity space

Land above 20,000 sq.m requires amenity space.

Unacceptable amenity use

Mall construction is NOT an acceptable use of amenity space.

Minimum road width for amenity space access

12 meters is the minimum road width for accessing amenity space.

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Rural/B&C municipal road width for amenity space

9 meters is the minimum road width required in rural or 'B & C' class municipal areas for amenity space access.

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Amenity space responsibility

The owner of the land is responsible for developing the associated amenity space.

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Governing Act for amenity space

The Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act governs amenity space provision.

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Authority takeover condition for amenity space

The authority can take over amenity space if it's not used for its intended purpose.

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Primary purpose of amenity space

Amenity space is primarily for public facilities like parks, schools, and hospitals.

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Amenity space exceptions

Amenity space regulations do NOT apply to agricultural zones used for non-residential purposes.

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Study Notes

Amenity Space Requirements

  • Minimum Amenity Space: 5% of land area above 20,000 sq m.
  • No Amenity Space Required: For land plots smaller than 20,000 sq m.
  • Acceptable Amenity Space Uses: Playgrounds, municipal schools, fire stations.
  • Unacceptable Amenity Space Use: Mall construction.
  • Min Road Width for Access: 12 meters for all land areas above 20,000 sq m.
  • Rural/B & C Class Min Road Width: 9 meters.
  • Responsibility for Development: Owner of the land.
  • Governing Act: Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
  • Authority Taking Over Amenity Space: If not used for its intended purpose.
  • Primary Purpose of Amenity Space: Public facilities, like parks, schools and hospitals.
  • Exemptions from Amenity Space Regulations: Agricultural zones used for non-residential purposes.

Key Considerations

  • Land Size Threshold: Amenity space requirements kick in above 20,000 sq m plots.
  • Purpose Restrictions: Amenity space is for development of public spaces, not commercial uses.
  • Regulatory Bodies: Local authority has the authority to take over amenity space if it is not being used properly.

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This quiz covers the amenity space requirements as stipulated by the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act. It includes minimum land area thresholds, acceptable uses for amenity space, and road access requirements. Test your knowledge on public facilities and development responsibilities.

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