Draft CRZ Notification 2018.
Background
The Ministry of Environment and Forests had issued the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification on 19/Feb/1991 for the protection and conservation of the coastal environment. On 6/Jan/2011, these regulations were revised to address required improvements and customization basis the type of coast and prevailing usage. Now is 2018, it is proposed to issue a further updation/revision to the CRZ Regulations to make these regulations more relevant to the current day.
Intent
• Address the concerns related to Coastal Environment and sustainable development w.r.t. the CRZ Notification, 2011
• Accommodate representations from various coastal States and Union Territories (UTs),besides other stakeholders, regarding certain provisions in the CRZ Notification, 2011 related to management and conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems, development in coastal areas, eco-tourism, livelihood options and sustainable development of coastal communities etc;
Content
We are focusing on CRZ-II areas within Mumbai
• Applicable MCGM regulations for consideration of FSI now revised from DCR 1967 to DCR 1991 (with circulars upto 18/Apr/2018).
• No change in present land use permitted for reconstruction of authorized buildings.
• All coastal states/union territories to revise their Coastal Zone Management Plans as per the notification.
• Concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority shall clear CRZ II proposals
Open Questions
• While the norms for floor space index have been pinned to those existing on 18/Apr/2018, it interpreted that all other regulations including zoning, shall be applicable basis the real time revisions made to the regulations by the local authority.