WESTERN REGION MEGAPOLIS PLAN

Horana

PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER

PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER

HORANA
Introduction
Under the Megalopolis Development
Project (MDP) Horana has been identified
as one of the industrial cities which serve
for the whole region as well as the
countrys economic development is
concern. Horana Town is located in
Colombo District which is 35 km away
from the city of Colombo. It takes very
good connectivity via main roads viz.
Colombo Horana and Panadura
Ratnapura.It is having accessibility from
the Southern Express Way via Galanigama
Interchange.

figure. 01 location map

Proposed Industrial
Cluster in Horana

The Horana Industrial Township falls

within administrative boundaries of Horana
Urban Council, Horana Pradeshiya Sabha,
and Part of the Bandaragama PS area. It is
about 223 sqkm in extent. Horana,
Pokunuvita and Moragahahena Ingiriya are
the main town centers in the area & more
than 90% of the lands are inherited with the
rural character. Most of them are
homestead, paddy lands, wetlands, and
rubber and cinnamon estates. It covers
Horana & part of Bandaragama, Milleniya and Maduruwela Divisional Secretariats comprised the
population of 147807 according to the 2011 census.
Main objective of the Horana Proposed Industrial Township is to promote nonpolluting industrial
activities specified under CEA Act. Specially in the selected area will be provided with all the
infrastructure & other services with Roads, Water, Electricity, Schools, Hospitals and related services
etc.
To develop this area, it is necessary to identify suitable land for the proposed industrial development
that should not contradict with the surrounding land uses. Further it is needed to protect & conserve the

environment of the region which is more concern for sustainable development. Main objective of this
Industrial city is promote industrial activities specially in the selected area by providing all relevant
infrastructure and other services in door step to get best and optimum contribution to the social and
economy sector in the region as well as the country.

Conceptual Designs
Horana industrial zones has divided in three clusters based on Accessibility, Land availability, Existing
industries, GN/DS boundary, Urbanization pattern, Population Density, Connectivity, Availability of
Infrastructure/services and future development trends etc.
1. Cluster I - Moragahahena / Millawa
2. Cluster II - Porowadanda
3. Cluster III Millaniya
The total land area for industrial Development is about 3300 acres.
Figure. 02 Industrial Development Locations

1. Cluster I - Moragahahena / Millawa

Zoning Category
CBD Area
Mix use activities
Industrial cluster
Green Buffer
Paddy/Wetland

Site extents

A -160 acres
B -165acres
C - 80acres
D - 250acres
E - 160acres
F -300 acres
G -270acres
Total -1380 acres

2. Cluster two Porowadanda

Zoning category
Residential area
Industrial Zones
Mix Use Development
Green Buffer
Paddy/Wetland
Site extent (A+B+C)

- 1500 acres

3. Cluster three Millaniya

Zoning category
Residential area
Mix use activities
Industrial cluster
Green Buffer
Paddy/Wetland
Site extent -425 Acres

4.Proposed industries in Horana

Permitted Uses

Food Processing
Industries
Ago based
Industries
Coconut husk
based industries
Wood Based
Industries (Wood
crafting etc)

Auto mobile
Apparel industry
Rubber based
products solid
tires and surgical
gloves
Manufacturingbased industries
(automotive,
electronics, etc)
Tile factory
Textile
Mineral Water
bottle industry
Packing
Plastic &
polythene product
/recycling
High-tech
manufacturing
Electronics and
Electrical items

Land
Extent
Moragahahena/
Millawa
Poruwadanda

1380

Millaniya

425

1500

Plot
Coverage

Employme
nt

Road Width

Main road 50
Local road40ft

Water
Requirement

Electricity

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4.1 Industrial Zone

2. Mixed Development Zone

1. Convention Centers
2. Hotels/Restaurants
3. Information Centers/Communication Centers
4. Bus Stand / Railway station
5. Parking
6. Petrol Shed
7. Medical Centers & Pharmacy
8. Supper Market
9. Research centers
10. Retail/wholesale/Merchandise/Marts
11. Car rental facilities
3. Residential Zone
1. Housing units
2. workers quarters
4. Green Belt
1. Recreational facilities
2. Tree line

Guideline and Regulation for Industrial & Manufacturing Cluster in Horana

Specific Regulations & Guidelines.
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2.
3.
4.
5.

New Residential buildings within 20m around the Industries shall not be allowed.
Underutilized lands to be identified for Industrial developments.
All potential areas shall be identified for Industrial developments
Cottage industries are permitted.
All main access roads in the Industrial Township shall be 30m in minimum width and 4 m wide
reservation shall be maintained either side of such roads in order to keep provisions for tree
planting, landscaping, pedestrian walkways and other underground services.

6. Secondary roads shall be 15mI n width and 3m reservation shall be kept in order to make
provisions for above said facilities.
7. No masonry boundary walls are permitted facing the roads. Chain link fences are recommended
for such locations.
8. Existing trees shall not be removed & if essential to be removed two suitable trees shall be
planted as recommended by the Landscape Architect according to the national policy.
9. Minimum extent of land in new subdivisions for the Industries within the Industrial area shall be
160 perch.

Specifications for factory buildings.

1. Factory Building and Service hall be designed and constructed in accordance with accepted
codes of practice and in conformity with the current Factories Ordinance.
2. Architectural appearance and quality of buildings and other structures shall be aesthetically
pleasing and of a high standard acceptable to the Authority. Major building components, type of
finishes, (such as external finishes of walls), electrical fans, extractors, blowers, doors,
windows, louvers, lighting points, air conditioners (if any) shall be clearly indicated in the
building plans.
3. Final ground and floor levels of the factory must be fixed in relation to the surrounding layout of
the land, adjoining road levels, invert levels and locations of the nearest manholes in order to
ensure proper surface water drainage and sewage disposal.

4. No factory shall be over crowded so as to cause risk or injury to the workers. The space
requirement should be decided upon taking into consideration the numbers and size of machinery
that would be installed, tables/work benches, bins and other equipment that need to be
accommodated in the production areas pathways, emergency exits and temporary storage
requirements. The total covered area should take into account the production area required, stores
space, office, canteen, toilets, service areas, firstaid room, fire escape routes, maintenance space,

tool room/(s), workshops, boiler room, treatment plants, etc., The amount of work space allowed
for each worker should be not less than 400 cu. Ft. No space over a height of 14 ft. from the floor
shall be taken into account when calculating this cubic space.

5. The maximum no of floors of the buildings should be ground and one upper floor. In storied
factory buildings, in addition to the main stairway leading to the working area there shall be
provided an additional stairway which would serve as an escape route in case of fire. All
stairways should be provided with railings and the top railing should not be less than 90cm high.
The completed structure consisting of anchor posts and railings should be of solid construction
and should be capable of withstanding a point load of at least 90 kgs applies in any direction at
any point on the top rail.
6. All wall openings, open side floors, platforms and catwalks should be suitably guarded by means
of railing or fencing. Where there is a hazard of material falling from open side floors, platforms
etc., suitable protective measures should be adopted by the provision of toe-boards or screens of
solid construction.

7. The boundary walls along the perimeter of the side at the gate shall be 6 ft. high. The minimum
width of the gate should be 6m. Prior approval should be obtained for location of the gate.
Factories which are located in industrial zones, no boundary walls are permitted facing internal
roads. Chain link fencing is recommended for such locations. For other boundaries, masonry
walls are permitted.
8. The premises and road frontage should be well landscaped. As many of the existing trees as
possible should be preserved and only those which need to be removed for buildings should be
felled.
9. Adequate parking areas and suitable access road should be provided within the site, so as to
avoid parking of vehicles on the highway. The parking calculation should be done as follows:
Standard car parks 1 parking bay for 500 sq.m of factory floor area
Loading and unloading bays 1 bay for 300 sq.m of factory floor area
The balance floor area exceeds half of the above it will be calculated as one.
One bus bay for 60 workers
10. The factory component shall be provided with adequate security lights.
11. Minimum of two exit doors in every floor or every room should be provided.
12. All electrical installations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Ceylon Electricity Board.

13. During the planning stages due consideration shall be given to the expansion programmes of the

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Sanitation
0 & health requirements

As regard to ventilation and thermal comfort, effective and suitable provisions shall be made for
securing and maintaining adequate ventilation in each work room by the circulation of fresh air. The
minimum fresh air required in a work room where there are no contaminants to be removed from air
shall be such to effect at least three air changes per hour.
Where natural ventilation through windows and other openings is found to be inadequate, mechanical
ventilation either by exhaust of air or by positive ventilation or a combination of these two shall be
provided.
In the case of industrial buildings wider that 70 ft. ventilation may be augmented by roof ventilation.
Where the desired temperatures and humidity cannot be obtained by mere ventilation, air conditioning
should be resorted to.
Air movement and distribution may be achieved by re-circulation of inside and / or outside air by
installing an adequate number of fans/blowers. The rate of air movement in the vicinity of workers shall
be such as to give reasonable comfort without objectionable draughts.
Effective provision shall also be made for maintaining a reasonable temperature in each workroom. The
following methods are recommended for controlling temperature.
I.

Isolation

Locate heat producing equipment such as furnaces so as to expose only a small number of workers to the
hot environment. Where possible, enclose the work areas and supply conditioned air to enclosures.
II.

Insulation

Insulation of the roof and providing ceiling would be very effective in controlling heat. Good result
could also be achieved by painting roof sheets with heat reflective shades.In addition, hot surfaces of
equipment such as pipes and vessels may also be insulated to reduce hat absorption/ radiation
Sanitary Convenience
1. Adequate and separated sanitary conveniences shall be made available for workers of either sex
with water accessible on tap. Where persons of both sexes are employees, sanitary conveniences
for each sex shall be so screened so as to provide adequate privacy.
2. The minimum requirement is one sanitary convenience for every 25 workers (male or female).
However, in the case of any premises where the number of males employed exceeds 100,
sufficient urinal accommodation should also be provided on the basis of one urinal for every 40
males.

3. Sanitary conveniences should have adequate ventilation and lighting. Large windows and or
exhaust fans should be provided in passages and in open areas. Narrow, dark, ill ventilated
passages should be avoided.

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Provide Infrastructure Requirements

Water Supply
1. Water Storage
In every factory a suitable sump and an overhead water tank should be constructed taking into
consideration the total daily requirements of water for domestic use as well as processes, if any. The
total capacity of the sump and the overhead tank should not be less than one days requirement. The
sump shall be located so that water could be drawn from it for firefighting if required. It shall be
designed in such a way as to facilitate cleaning and inspection. If located on the fire gap the design of
the sump should cater for passage of heavy vehicles over it.
2. Washing Facilities
Separate washing facilities shall be provided for male and female workers. The minimum requirement of
one wash basin for every 20 persons. Where troughs are provided they shall be tiles and the width shall
be more than 2ft. Washing areas provided for female workers should be enclosed or screened so that the
interior is not visible from any place where persons of the other sex work. In addition to the above,
taking into consideration the nature of operation in the factory there shall be provided a sufficient
number of showers for the use of employees. Showers for the use of female workers shall be enclosed.
Lighting
Provision shall be made for securing and maintaining adequate lighting whether natural or artificial in
every part of the factory where persons are working.
In areas where persons are regularly employed the intensity of illumination shall not be less than 400
lux (40 ft. candles) as the height of 3ft. from the floor. In other parts of the factory over which persons
employed pass, the intensity shall not be less than 50 lux (5ft. candles)The above are the minimum
requirements. For operations that need sustained attention, higher illumination should be
provided.Lighting should be provided in such a manner as to avoid glare. The following table gives the
recommended illumination levels for certain operations.
i.

Workshop 400 lux

ii.

Sewing 600 lux

iii.

Stores 50 lux

Facilities for workers

1. Meal Room
The meal room shall be adequately ventilated and provided with sufficient tables and chairs to
accommodate at least 30% of the workers at a time. The floor area of the meal room excluding the area
occupied by equipment, fittings and furniture other than tables and chairs or benches shall not be less
than 10 sq. per person.
Suitable washing facilities shall be provided within the meal room together with provisions for draining
off excess water.

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2. First Aid Room

Every factory should have a well-equipped first aid room. With an attached bath room sited so as to be
easily accessible from all parts of the factory. The door for the first aid room should be large enough to
allow passage of a stretcher. The floor and wall should be covered with smooth washable material easy
to clean and adequate lighting and ventilation must be provided.
The factories where both male and female workers are employed the first aid room should be capable of
accommodating minimum of two beds. The floor area of the first aid room should not be less than 120
sq. ft.
3. Changing Rooms and Lockers
Adequate lockers for personnel belongings and suitable accommodation for changing cloths shall be
provided at factory premises.
4. Facilities for Resting.
There shall be provided and maintained for the use of all female workers whose is done standing,
suitable facilities for resting. Sufficient to enable them to take advantage of any opportunities for resting
which may occur in the course of their employment.
5. Fire Precautions.
Adequate precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of fire within and outside the factory
buildings.
No building or other structure including any projection shall be built within a distance of 20 ft from any
of the boundary except with the prior approval of the Board. This passage shall be motor able right
round. Further every factory building should be taken fire clearance prior to obtain Development Permit

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General guidelines for industrial zone

1. The paddy fields adjoining to the industrial area to be protected.
2. 50m buffer zone to be keep from the edge of the industrial land.
3. 100m buffer zone should be keep from the edge of paddy fields.
The permit able uses- by roads for light vehicles /walking paths/Park
/Play parks and grounds and other recreational uses
4. Residential activities within 200m of the main industrial area will be discouraged.
Minimum land subdivision for residential purpose should 20

perch
The maximum number of floor should be G+2

5. The main access should be 12m in width and 4m reservation in either side of the
road in Oder to provide services, landscaping etc.
6. Internal road should be 9m in width and 3m reservation in either side.
7. The minimum plot size of industries must be 40 perch in extent.
8. The permit able industries area as follows.
Intensive industries- electrical equipment and instruments, text tile

and apparel, printing and publishing

Intermediate industries- Furniture industries, Primary metals, rubber

and plastic
Extensive Industries-Lather, glass, cement, porcelain,
9. Waste water treatment plants should be allocated within each site and should not
discharge to the storm water lines.
10.The industrial building, parking, open spaces etc should be according to the UDA
regulation.

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REGION MEGAPOLIS

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PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER

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Horana
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PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER

Introduction
Under the Megapolis Development
project it has been identified the
Mirigama is one of the industrial city
which serve for the whole region as
well as the coentry as well. Mirigama
industrial zone located within the
divisional secretariat area in Gampaha
district and 57 Km away from the city
of Colombo. A class maintained by the
Road Development Authority. The
access to the site is through the main
road network Giriulla- Kurunagala via
link the city through the country. It has
shorter distance entrance to the city
which links the proposed Kandy
highway
through
the
Mirigamainterchange.
The existing Mirigama industrial estate
has been established under the BOI
enactment in the year of 1998 .at
present 41 no of factories function in
the
zone
and
provide
2700
employment of the people in the
region and country.
Main objective of this Industrial city is promote industrial activities specially in the selected area by
providing all relevant infrastructure and other services in door step to get best and optimum contribution
to the social and economy sector in the region as well as the country.
These guidelines are designed for the proposed industrial town area by applying guidelines and
regulations it has been proposed to promote to special users in each selected zone .further it is guided to
maintain and promote existing social and physical characters in the proposed industrial zone. To develop
this area it is necessary to identify suitable land for proposed development without contradiction with
other users. Further it is needed to protect and conserve the environment of the region which is more

concern for sustainable development. Taking in to consideration of above facts objectives of the zoning
can be shown as follows.

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The Non Polluting industries allowed industrial town is intended for a wide variety of industrial uses and
excludes uses with unmitigated hazardous or nuisance effect. The design controls are less stringent than
those for the industrial town. Examples of typical uses are warehousing, wholesaling, and light
manufacturing. Sites designated light industrial may also contain service establishments that serve only
employees of businesses located in the industrial areas. In addition, warehouse retail uses may be
allowed where they are compatible with adjacent industrial uses and will not constrain future use of the
subject site for industrial purposes. When located within an area with a combined industrial /
commercial general plan designation, a broader range of uses will be considered including uses such as
retail, church / religious assembly, social and community centers, recreational uses, or similar uses but
only when the non-industrial use does not result in the imposition of additional constraints on
neighboring industrial users in the exclusively industrial areas.

Conceptual Designs
In here Mirigamaindustrial city has dived in two segments based on Accessibility, Land availability,
Existing industries, GN/DS boundary, Urbanization pattern, Population Density, Connectivity,
Availability of Infrastructure / services and future development activities etc.
1. Mirigama town Center development plan
2. Mirigama industrial cluster

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Mirigama town Center Design Concept Plan

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Mirigama Industrial Custer

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Total Land Extent- 937.8 Acres

Zoning Category
CBD Area
Mix use activities
Industrial cluster
Green Buffer
Paddy/Wetland

Proposed industries in Mirigama

Rubber industry-Foam rubber products

Electronics industry
Apparel industry /Textiles, Garments,
Gem & Jewelry and
Leather goods
Water Bottle
Shoe
Polythene productsPolythene recycling
Coconut husk based growing media
Value added coir products
Coir based floor coverings

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Mixed Development Zone
012. Convention Centers
13. Hotels/Restaurants
14. Information Centers/Communication Centers
15. Bus Stand / Railway station
16. Parking
17. Petrol Shed
18. Medical Centers & Pharmacy
19. Supper Market
20. Research centers
21. Retail/wholesale/Merchandise/Marts
22. Car rental facilities
3. Residential Zone
3. Housing units
4. workers quarters
4. Green Belt
3. Recreational facilities
4. Tree line
Proposed industries in Mirigama
Food Processing Industries
Ago based Industries
Coconut husk based industries
Wood Based Industries (Wood crafting etc)
Auto mobile
Apparel /Textile industry
Rubber based products solid tires and surgical gloves
Manufacturing-based industries (automotive, electronics, etc
Tile factory
Mineral Water bottle industry
Packing
Plastic & polythene product /recycling
Agro based industries and Agro Processing
Light industries and local resource based SMEs.
Horticulture/Green business
Aquarium
Micro chip and electronic based industries

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These guidelines are designed for the proposed industrial town area by applying guidelines and
regulations it has been proposed to promote to special users in each selected zone .further it is guided to
maintain and promote existing social and physical characters in the proposed industrial zone. To develop
this area it is necessary to identify suitable land for proposed development without contradiction with
other users. Further it is needed to protect and conserve the environment of the region which is more
concern for sustainable development. Taking in to consideration of above facts objectives of the zoning
can be shown as follows.

Proposed Zoning and its Guidelines /Regulations

1 Industrial zone
2commercial zone
3Residential zone
4Agricultural zone
Industrial Zone
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General guidelines/Regulations

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Residential activities around the main industrial zone will be discouraged.

underutilized lands to be identified for for industrial development.
potential areas will be identified for industrial development for the main zone
to increase industrial component up to 30% of the total land use of the township.
cottage industries are allowed with the existing surrounding land use.
The Main access to the zone should be 30m in width (carriage way) and 4m reservation should
be maintained either side of such road in order to keep provisions for tree planting landscaping
and other underground servicers.

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Internal roads should be 15 m in width and 3 m reservation should be kept in order to make
provision for above said facilities.
No boundary walls are permitted facing internal roads. Chain link fences are recommended for
such locations for other boundaries. Masonry walls with a maximum height of 2m are permitted.
Existing trees as possible should be preserved and only which need to be removed for buildings
should be felled.
the minimum plot size must be 120 perch in extent
Four lanes road from Giriulla to Mirigama
Extension of Mirigama railway line up to Mirigama Interchange

Permitted
Users
Industries
,light and non-polluted industries all
electrical and electronic goods repairing
centre where more than 10 workers are
employed
Tea factories excluding instant tea processing
Container yards excluding where vehicle
servicing activities are carried out
Amenities services
Fuel filling station, service station, all
vehicle filling stations (liquid petroleum and
liquefied petroleum gas)
Concrete precast industries
Office related to industries and its
management
Concrete precast industries
Offices related to industries and its
management
Food processing industries
Coconut oil extraction industries .
Non-alcoholic beverages manufacturing
industries
Residential hotels, guest houses, rest houses
with 05 or more and less than 20 rooms
Rice mills having dry process operations.
Grinding mills having production capacity of
less than 1,000 kilograms per month
Tobacco barns. Cinnamon fumigating
industries
Computer hardware manufacturing and

Minimum
Land Extent
(Perches)

Road Width

1.0 acre

15 m

1.0 acre
1.0 acre

15 m
15 m

80 p
80 p

15 m
15 m

1.0 acre
80 p

15 m
15 m

1.0 acre
80 p

15 m
15 m

1.0 acre
1.0 acre
120 p

15 m
15 m
15 m

80 p

15 m

1.0 acre

15 m

1.0 acre

15 m

120 p

15 m

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assembling institutions
Manufacturing of candles where 10 or more
workers are employed
Edible salt packing and processing industries
Printing presses and later press machines
excluding lead smelting
Vehicle repairing or maintaining garages
excluding spray painting or mobile airconditioning
activities.
Repairing,
maintaining or installation centre of
refrigerators and air-conditioners
Saw mills having a milling capacity of less
than 50 cubic meters per day or industries
involved in Boron treatment of wood or
timber seasoning. Carpentry workshops
which use multipurpose carpentry machine
or wood based industries where more than 5
workers and less than 25 workers are
employed
Concrete pre-cast industries; Mechanized
cement blocks manufacturing industries,
Lime kilns having a production capacity of
less than 20 metric tons per day, Lime shell
crushing industries. Plaster of Paris
Industries where less than 25 workers are
employed, Tile and brick kilns
The processing of raw materials, the making,
manufacturing or assembling of semifinished or finished goods, products or
equipment, the cleaning, servicing, repairing
or testing of materials, goods and equipment
normally associated with industrial or
commercial businesses or cleaning, servicing
and repair operations to goods and
equipment associated with personal or
household use, The storage or transshipping
of materials, good and equipment
Concrete pre-cast industries; Mechanized
cement blocks manufacturing industries,
Lime kilns having a production capacity of
less than 20 metric tons per day. Plaster of
Paris Industries where less than 25 workers

120 p

15 m

1.0 acre
80 p

15 m
15 m

1.0 acre

15 m

1.0 acre

15 m

1.0 acre

15 m

120 p

15 m

120 p

15 m

are employed. Tile and brick kilns. Single

borehole blasting mining activities using
explosives, having capacity of less than 600
cubic meters per month
Minimum Plot 120
Size
Plot Coverage
50%
Floor
Area 1:2.5
Ratio
Other
Vehicle parking should be provided
Requirements
Clearance certificates on
recommendation of planning committee.
Recommendations of the Central
Environmental Authority shall be
obtained for: industries which create
environmental pollution. The activities
for which Environmental Protection
License is required and published in
Gazette Extraordinary No. 1159/22
dated 22.11.2000 is hereby rescinded
Recommendations of the Fire Service
Department shall be obtained for Fuel
Filling Stations
If necessary, Recommendations of the
clearance certificate will decide by the
planning committee according to the
building permit
Permission to change the uses within the
zone without payment shall be
considered. In permitting any activity
within the zone, the authority may
impose restrictions and conditions so as
to eliminate water, air and noise
pollution
Landscaping shall be carried out along
the frontage of the building
Industrial areas intended for research and development, factories, warehousing and other industrial uses.
Industrial zoning can be specific to the type of business. Environmental factors including noise concerns
usually are issues in determining into which industrial level a business falls. Manufacturing plants and
many storage facilities have industrial zoning.

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Industrial zoning is often development upon the amount of lot coverage (which is the land area covered
by all buildings on a lot) and building height. Additionally, set-back requirements are higher for
industrial zoned properties. The following institutional regulations are applicable for the industrial zone.

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Central environmental authority

Industrial development board.
B O I.
Labor Department regulation

SANITATION & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

22.4
As regard to ventilation and thermal comfort, effective and suitable provisions shall be
made for securing and maintaining adequate ventilation in each work room by the circulation of
fresh air. The minimum fresh air required in a work room where there are no contaminants to be
removed from air shall be such to effect at least three air changes per hour.
a. Where natural ventilation through windows and other openings is found to be inadequate,
mechanical ventilation either by exhaust of air or by positive ventilation or a combination of
these two shall be provided.
b. In the case of industrial buildings wider that 70 ft. ventilation may be augmented by
roof ventilation.
c. Where the desired temperatures and humidity cannot be obtained by mere ventilation,
air conditioning should be resorted to.
d. Air movement and distribution may be achieved by re-circulation of inside and / or
outside air by installing an adequate number of fans/blowers. The rate of air
movement in the vicinity of workers shall be such as to give reasonable comfort
without objectionable draughts.
e. Effective provision shall also be made for maintaining a reasonable temperature in
each workroom. The following methods are recommended for controlling
temperature.
I.
Isolation
Locate heat producing equipment such as furnaces so as to expose only a small number
of workers to the hot environment. Where possible, enclose the work areas and supply
conditioned air to enclosures.
II.
Insulation
Insulation of the roof and providing ceiling would be very effective in controlling heat.
Good result could also be achieved by painting roof sheets with heat reflective shades.

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III.

In addition, hot surfaces of equipment such as pipes and vessels may also be insulated to
reduce hat absorption/ radiation.

22.5 Sanitary Convenience

22.5.1 Adequate and separated sanitary conveniences shall be made available for workers of either
sex with water accessible on tap. Where persons of both sexes are employees, sanitary
conveniences for each sex shall be so screened so as to provide adequate privacy.
22.5.2 The minimum requirement is one sanitary convenience for every 25 workers (male or female).
However, in the case of any premises where the number of males employed exceeds 100, sufficient
urinal accommodation should also be provided on the basis of one urinal for every 40 males.
22.5.3 Sanitary conveniences should have adequate ventilation and lighting. Large windows and or
exhaust fans should be provided in passages and in open areas. Narrow, dark, ill ventilated passages
should
22.6 Water Supply
22.6.1 Water Storage
In every factory a suitable sump and an overhead water tank should be constructed taking
into consideration the total daily requirements of water for domestic use as well as
processes, if any. The total capacity of the sump and the overhead tank should not be less
than one days requirement. The sump shall be located so that water could be drawn from
it for fire fighting if required. It shall be designed in such a way as to facilitate cleaning
and inspection. If located on the fire gap the design of the sump should cater for passage
of heavy vehicles over it.

22.6.2 Washing Facilities

Separate washing facilities shall be provided for male and female workers. The minimum
requirement of one wash basin for every 20 persons. Where troughs are provided they
shall be tiles and the width shall be more than 2ft. washing areas provided for female
workers should be enclosed or screened so that the interior is not visible from any place
where persons of the other sex work. In addition to the above, taking into consideration
the nature of operation in the factory there shall be provided a sufficient number of
showers for the use of employees. Showers for the use of female workers shall be
enclosed.
22.6.3 Lighting
Provision shall be made for securing and maintaining adequate lighting whether natural or artificial in
every part of the factory where persons are working. In areas where persons are regularly employed the
intensity of illumination shall not be less than 400 lux (40 ft. candles) as the height of 3ft. from the floor.

In other parts of the factory over which persons employed pass, the intensity shall not be less than 50 lux
(5ft. candles)
22.6.4 Lighting should be provided in such a manner as to avoid glare. The following table gives the
recommended illumination levels for certain operations.
i. Workshop 400 lux
ii. Sewing 600 lux
iii.
Stores 50 lux

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22.6.5 FACILITIES for WORKERS

22.6.6 Meal Room
The meal room shall be adequately ventilated and provided with sufficient tables and chairs
to accommodate at least 30% of the workers at a time. The floor area of the meal room
excluding the area occupied by equipment, fittings and furniture other than tables and chairs
or benches shall not be less than 10 sq. Per person.
Suitable washing facilities shall be provided within the meal room together with provisions
for draining off excess water.
22.6.7 First Aid Room
Every factory should have a well equipped first aid room. With an attached bath room sited
so as to be easily accessible form all parts of the factory. The door for the first aid room should be
large enough to allow passage of a stretcher. The floor and wall should be covered with smooth
washable material easy to clean and adequate lighting and ventilation must be provided.
The factories where both male and female workers are employed the first aid room should be
capable of accommodating minimum of two beds. The floor area of the first aid room should not be
less than 120 sq. ft.

22.6.8 Changing Rooms and Lockers.

Adequate lockers for personnel belongings and suitable accommodation for changing cloths shall be
provided at factory premises.
22.6.9 Facilities for Resting.
There shall be provided and maintained for the use of all female workers whose
is done standing, suitable facilities for resting. Sufficient to enable them to take
advantage of any opportunities for resting which may occur in the course of their
employment.
22.6.10
Adequate fire precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of fire within and outside
the factory buildings. No building or other structure including any projection shall be built within a

distance of 20 ft from any of the boundary except with the prior approval of the Board. This passage
shall be motor able right round. Further every factory building should be taken fire clearance prior to
obtain Development Permit

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22.6.11Residential & Commercial Areas in the Industrial zone shall be promoted as neighborhoods for
industrial areas with all other social, physical & religious infrastructure facilities. Further it is
accommodated & promoted by existing residential uses in the area. The minimum plot size within the
zone shall be 20 perch in extent. Other than that, the planning and building regulations stipulated in the
general guidelines are applied.
22.6.12 All commercial & financial activities support to the industrial & residential areas will be
provided & promoted in this area. The minimum plot size must be 10 perch. All other planning and
building regulations stipulated in the general guidelines are applied
22.6.13
Paddy & Agricultural Areas shall be guided to conserve & promote existing agriculture
use & the economy in the city.

22.6.14 Following Regulations are recommended to practice within the Township under each category

Use
N
o
01
.
02
.

05
.
06
.
07
.
08
.

Industrial
Zone

Zone
Land Subdivision 160 P
(Min)
Access
(Width)
Main
Internal
Lighting
Ventilation

Road

30 m
15 m
&
Refers to
General
regulations.
Building
Limits
Center of the RDA 30 m
Roads
Building
Limits 15m
center
of
the
PRDA Roads
Building
Limits 6m
center of the PS

Residential
Area
20 p

Commercia Paddy &

l Area
Agricultu
re
10p
Refers the
wetlands
guidelines.

06 m

Refers to
General
regulations.

Refers to
General
regulations.

15m

15m

15m

15m

6m

6m

Roads

09 2Plot Coverage
.
10 9Floor Area Ratio
.
11
.
12
.
13
.

22.7

60%
1:1.5

Building
Lines 30m
from Rivers
Building
Lines 30m
from Canals
Building
Lines 30m
from Streams &
Paddy fields

Com. -80%
Res. -65%
Ref . GR

Com. -80%
Res. -65%
Ref . GR

15m

15m

6m

6m

3m

3m

Commercial Zone

All commercial and financial activities support to the industrial and residential areas will be provide and
promote in this area.

No.

Permitted Uses

01.
02.
03.
04.
05.

Houses
Residential use apartment
Restaurants and hotels
Shopping complexes/ super marketsBanks, Insurance and financial institutions- minimum extent of the
premises
Retail shops and shopsCar parks and multi-storey car parks.
Bakeries
Printing presses Floor area should not exceed 150sq.m.
Vehicle show rooms and selling centers- minimum extent of the
premises1000sq.m
Lodges and Guest Houses - minimum extent of the premises300sq.m.
Cinema halls and clubs a and recreational park minimum extent of
the premises1000sq.m.
Open markets and common markets
Offices should not exceed 200sq.m, Professional offices
Fuel filling and vehicle service station

06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Minimum
Land
Extend
(Perches)
20
40
40
80
40
10
40
40
40
40
40
40
40
20
20

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Medical Counseling service centers, Dispensaries- Minimum extent of

3 the premises 300sq.m and floor area should be 300sq.m.

17. Vehicle repairing centers- minimum extent of the premises 500sq.m.
0
18. Utility services and common services centre
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.

24

40
40
20
15
40
40
40

Show rooms
Indoor entertainment and related activities
Social and cultural centers- minimum extent of the premises 1000sq.m.
Hospitals, Medical institutions minimum extent of the premises 1000
sq.
Cottage industries (with residential development)- minimum land
20
extent to be 500sq.m. maximum floor area shall not exceed 50sq.m
and employment not more than 10 persons or machinery utilize not
more than 5,Hp subject to maximum decibel level off 55 in day time
and 45 in night time stipulated for the residential zone by center
environmental clearance.
Whole sale trading
40
Minimum land extent
Land plot coverage ratio
Residential -65%.
Non Residential-50%
Floor area ratio
1:2.75
Vehicle parking requirement
Provision of space for car parks shall be
100 Sq m for 1 Unit

22.8 Residential zone

This area will be promoted as neighborhood for industrial areas with other social physical and religious
infrastructure facilities .Further it is recommended and promoted by existing residential users in the area

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No.
1
01.
02.
03.
04.
05.

Permitted Uses
Residential Building(housing, Dwelling Houses)
Residential use apartment
Consumer service centers

Minimum Land
Extend (Perches)
10
40
30

Hostels & Guest houses minimum land extent 1000 sq.m

40
Retail shops, shops, open stalls minimum land extent 250sq.m.
20
Floor area shall not exceed 100sq.m.
06. Banks & Insurance Institutions Minimum extent of land 300sq.m.
40
Floor area shall not exceed 200sq.m.
07. Indoor entertainment, small parks and play grounds minimum land
40
extent 250sq.m
08. Religious places minimum land extent 1000sq.m
40
07. Indoor entertainment activities, small parks and play grounds
80
minimum land extent 625sq.m
10. Multi- storey car parks minimum land extent to be 500sq.m.
40
11. Primary Educational institutions and Vocational Training centers
80
minimum land extent to be 2000sq.m.
12. Day-care centers and pre-schools minimum land extent to be
20
500sq.m.
13. Medical centers minimum land extent to be 250sq.m. Floor area
40
shall not exceed 50sq.m.
14. Common public meeting places minimum land extent to be
40
1000sq.m.
15. Bakeries minimum land extent to be 375sq.m. Floor area
40
shall not exceed 100sq.m.
16. Professional offices
40
17. Cottage industries (with residential development)- minimum land
20
extent to be 500sq.m. maximum floor area shall not exceed 50sq.m
and employment not more than 10 persons or machinery utilize not
more than 5,Hp subject to maximum decibel level off 55 in day time
and 45 in night time stipulated for the residential zone by centre
environmental clearance.
18. Educational institutions minimum land extent to be 500sq.m. Floor
20
area shall not exceed 100sq.m.
Minimum land extent
500sq.m.
Land plot coverage ratio
Residential-65%
Non Residential- 50%.
Floor area ratio
1:3.0
Vehicle parking requirement
Provision of space for car parks shall be allocated
200 Sq. m for 1 Unit
Remarks
If necessary, Recommendations of the clearance certificate will decide by the planning
committee according to the building permit.

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No.

Agricultural Zone

Permitted Uses

Minimum Land
Extend (Perches)
80
20
80
80
80
40
40
40
20

01. Agricultural Farm including paddy cultivation

02. Residential related agro farms
03. Cattle farming ,farms, animal husbandry
04. Agro Base Processing Production
05. Compost producing
06. Plant Nurseries, Ornamental flowers and related
07. Industries /selling Outlets
08. Paddy stores/Fertilizer selling(small level)
09. Selling centers of plants and horticultural.
10. Fishing, ornamental fishing related activities.
Floor area ratio
1:1.0
Vehicle parking requirement
Space for parking shall be provided within
the premises.100 Sq. m for 1 Unit)