Resolving Resident Inconveniences with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Solar Installations in Greenbelt
A regulatory relaxation measure aimed at enhancing the convenience of residents living in greenbelt areas is set to be implemented.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on March 18 that the revised ordinance of the 'Development Restriction Zone Act' has passed the Cabinet meeting and will take effect on March 25.
This revision includes various improvements that directly affect the real lives of residents, such as the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, introduction of solar energy systems, relaxation of restaurant operating qualifications, and allowing relocation of houses affected by disasters.
Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities Made Easier... Preservation Burden Exempted
The most noteworthy change is that the preservation burden will be exempted when installing electric vehicle charging stations. Previously, if a charging facility was installed within a development restriction zone, it was classified as an 'inevitable site facility,' resulting in a maximum preservation burden of 130%.
However, in the future, residents who have lived there since the designation or for over 10 years can have the burden waived if they install the charging stations, treating them as livelihood facilities. This change is expected to promote the use of electric vehicles and improve the environment in residential areas.
In Gyeonggi Province, preservation burdens for residents have been considerable, reaching millions to tens of billions of won. However, this amendment is expected to expand electric vehicle infrastructure and create an eco-friendly living environment.
Installation of Solar Panels on Rooftops and Roofs of Houses Can Be Done by Simply Reporting
Previously, small solar energy systems had to be authorized before installation on houses in greenbelt areas. However, from now on, small installations with a horizontal projection area of 50㎡ or less can be installed by mere reporting.
These mainly include small solar panels installed on the roofs or rooftops of houses, and they are only allowed for houses registered as legal buildings.
This change is expected to facilitate the spread of eco-friendly energy within greenbelt areas and greatly assist residents in utilizing self-generated power.
Relaxation of Criteria for Calculating Management Period for Restaurant Conversion
One of the recent improvements is the increased flexibility in the conditions for converting neighborhood facilities into restaurants.
Previously, to operate a restaurant, a minimum of 5 years of experience in the existing industry was required, and the operating period was only recognized after the relocation if the building was to be relocated due to a public project.
However, with this revision, the management periods before and after the relocation can be combined, and if they total 5 years or more, the qualification is recognized. This is expected to reduce opportunities lost for business owners due to business interruptions from public projects.
Relocation Possible to Other Land if House is Destroyed by Disaster
Previously, for reasons other than public projects, such as disasters like floods or fires that destroyed houses, reconstruction was only possible within the same land. However, with this revision, relocation to other land for which ownership is secured within 6 months after the disaster is permitted.
One of the key highlights of this legal revision is that the new land must meet the conditions that do not require additional installations of new access roads and supply facilities. This provides more flexible housing recovery opportunities for residents who lost their homes due to natural disasters, and it is expected to enhance the actual support effect for reconstruction.
These changes are policies that aid disaster victims and contribute to creating a stable living environment.
Practical Deregulation to Enhance Residents' Quality of Life
The recently revised 'Development Restriction Zone Act' emphasizes changes in policies aimed at enhancing the convenience of residents and creating an eco-friendly living environment.
This amendment includes the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, relaxation of regulations for solar energy installations, improvement of operating conditions for livelihood facilities, and protection for disaster victims. Through these practical institutional improvements, it is expected that the quality of life for residents living in development restriction zones will be enhanced and contribute to sustainable regional development.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to continuously review methods for deregulation that meet the needs of the times and alleviate residents' inconveniences.
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