Environmental Sustainability

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Here’s a summary of the Environmental Sustainability provisions within the DCPR 2034, based on the provided PDF:

The DCPR 2034 includes a dedicated section (Part XII) on Environmental Sustainability, outlining various requirements and recommendations for new developments to promote eco-friendly practices and minimize environmental impact. 1

1. Public Sanitary Convenience (PSC) Blocks/Toilets (Regulation 61) 2

  • Location: PSC blocks can be constructed and maintained on Municipal/Govt. plots reserved/existing amenity for public purpose, accessible for general public use. 3
  • Maintenance: Toilets are to be maintained by the plot user or as decided by the Commissioner, in hygienic condition. 4
  • Size & Facilities:
    • On plots with non-buildable/POS reservation/existing amenity and area > 4,000 sq. m: 2 toilets and 2 urinals each for ladies and gents, preferably one for differently-abled persons and one urinal for children. 5
    • On plots with non-buildable/POS reservation/existing amenity and area < 4,000 sq. m: 1 toilet and 2 urinals each for ladies and gents. 6
    • On plots with buildable reservation amenity and area > 2,000 sq. m: 1 toilet and 2 urinals each for ladies and gents, preferably one for differently-abled persons and one urinal for children. 7
  • Access & Visibility: Preferably have direct access from the public street and be located so as not to cause nuisance. Availability should be clearly displayed from the public street. 8
  • FSI Exemption: PSCs to the extent specified are permissible free of FSI. 9
  • Substation Above: Substation can be provided above PSC as per Electric Supply Company requirements, subject to CFO NOC. 10

2. Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) (Regulation 62) 11

  • Mandatory Provision: RWH arrangements are mandatory for Development/Redevelopment of plots having an area of 500 sq. m and more. 12
  • Capacity & Maintenance: RWH structures must have a minimum total capacity as detailed in the Schedule. The owner/society is responsible for maintaining the system in good condition for storage (non-potable) or groundwater recharge. 13
  • Penalty for Non-Compliance: Authority may impose a levy of not exceeding Rs. 1000/- per annum for every 100 sq. m of built-up area for failure to provide or maintain RWH structures. 14
  • Systems Adopted: Various systems can be adopted:
    • Open well (min 1m dia, 6m depth) or bore well with a pit (1m width, min 3m depth) refilled with aggregate and sand for groundwater recharge. 15
    • Impervious surface/underground storage tank for non-potable domestic purposes (washing, flushing, gardening). 16
    • Percolation pits or trenches (e.g., 1.2m x 1.2m x 2-2.5m for pits; 0.6m x 2-6m x 1.5-2m for trenches), backfilled with filter media. 17
    • Topsoil removal and refilling with coarse sand in unpaved open spaces. 18
  • Drainage: Roofs must have effective drainage with rainwater pipes (at least one 10cm dia pipe for every 40 sq.m of roof area). Pipes to be connected to RWH system or storm water drain. 19
  • Water Usage: Collected/recharged water should primarily be used for non-drinking/non-cooking purposes. If for drinking/cooking, proper filtration, bypass for first washings, disinfectants, and purification must be ensured. 20
  • Safety: RWH structures must not endanger building/earthwork stability or cause dampness. 21

3. Special Provisions for Installation of Solar Water Heating (SWH) Systems (Regulation 63) 22

  • Mandatory for: Hospitals and Hotels where continuous hot water is required. These systems must have auxiliary electrical back-up. 23
  • Recommended for: Guest Houses, Police/Army Barracks, Canteens, Laboratories and Research Institutions, Hostels of Schools and Colleges, and other Institutional buildings where hot water is needed. 24
  • Optional for: Any other building. Electrical backup is optional based on hot water requirement. 25
  • Building Provisions: New buildings must have:
    • Open sunny roof area for SWH system installation. 26
    • Roof loading designed for at least 50 kg/sq. m. 27
    • Installed hot water line from roof top and insulated distribution pipelines to all hot water points. 28
  • Capacity: Decided based on average occupancy (e.g., Hospitals: 100 litres/day/capita; Hotels: 150 litres/day/capita; Hostels: 25 litres/day/capita). 29
  • Installation: 3 sq. m of open area for 100 litres/day capacity. At least 60% of roof area can be used. Flat plate Collector conforming to IS 12933. 30
  • Future Mandate: Commissioner may add to the list of mandatory buildings or insist on solar energy collectors for purposes other than water heating. 31
  • Conformity: SWH system construction must conform to IS 12976. 32

4. Waste (Grey) Water Recycling and Reuse (Regulation 64) 33

  • Mandatory for: Developments attracting MoEF Notifications. 34
  • Permissible for: Any other development (optional). 35
  • System Requirements:
    • Recycle waste water other than from water closets, laundries, and hospitals. 36
    • Must not cause nuisance or public hazard. 37
    • Designed for anticipated occupancy and seasonal fluctuations. 38
    • Separate plumbing network (painted purple blue) and tanks for recycled water. 39
    • Maintained in good condition, complying with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) requirements. 40
  • Reuse: Treated water for gardening, toilet flushing, landscape, irrigation, cooling towers, car washing, but never for drinking, bathing, or washing clothes/utensils. 41
  • Water Quality: Output water quality must conform to MPCB non-potable water standards. 42
  • Purchase Agreement Clause: Owner/developer must include a clause in purchase agreements about the provision and maintenance of the recycling system. 43

5. Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) & Disposal (Regulation 65) 44

  • Mandatory for: Developments attracting relevant MoEF Notifications. 45
  • Permissible for: Any other development (optional). 46
  • System Requirements:
    • Compact design with competent authority approval. 47
    • No foul odor in ambient environment. 48
    • No continuous monitoring/operation, works well with inconsistent inflow. 49
    • Treated water quality of non-potable standards for reuse (gardening, flushing, etc.) but not for drinking, bathing, or washing clothes/utensils. 50
    • Environmentally safe for land or water disposal. 51
  • Purchase Agreement Clause: Clause in purchase agreements about STP provision and maintenance (as per MPCB). 52

6. Solid Waste Segregation (Regulation 66) 53

  • Separate Bins: All buildings must provide separate colored bins for dry waste (paper, plastic, metal, glass) and wet waste (organic waste). 54
  • Dedicated Space: Dedicated space for collecting waste before transferring for recycling/disposal. 55
  • Hazardous Waste: Separate bins for safe disposal of hazardous waste (batteries, e-waste, lamps, medical waste) as per MoEF guidelines. 56
  • Wet Waste Treatment (In-situ): Provision for treating wet waste in situ is mandatory. 57
  • Bio-degradable Waste Treatment Plant: Mandatory for plots with total construction area of 20,000 sq. mt & above. 58
  • FSI Exemption: Area under construction of Solid Waste Management System/Bio-degradable waste treatment plant is free of FSI. 59
  • Completion Certificate: Completion Certificate for the SWM System/Bio-degradable Waste Treatment Plant from an Environmental Consultant is required before Occupation Certificate/Building Completion Certificate. 60

7. Tree Plantation Provisions for Enhancing/Conserving/Preserving Biodiversity (Regulation 67) 61

  • Preservation of Existing Trees: Development should preserve existing trees as far as practicable. 62
  • Replacement Planting: For every tree felled, twice the number of trees must be planted. 63
  • Planting Rate:
    • 5 trees per 100 sq. m (or part thereof) of recreational space within the entire plot. 64
    • 1 tree per 80 sq. m (or part thereof) for plots not requiring subdivision or layout. 65
  • Shrubs: Shrubs with grass to be planted between trees along plot boundaries. 66
  • Firefighting Access: Trees should not obstruct firefighting vehicle maneuvering. 67

8. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) (Regulation 68) 68

  • Any development within CRZ areas is governed by the amended Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (S.O.19(E), dated Jan 6, 2011) of the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Government of India, as amended from time to time. 69
  • Lands shown as Natural Area in DP on the seaward side of High Tide Line, if they fall on the landward side of modified High Tide Line after modification, are deemed to be in the adjoining land zone, unless they are forest/salt pan land/occupied by mangroves/mud flats. 70

9. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) (Regulation 69) 71

  • This regulation applies to developments specified in the amended Environmental Impact Assessment Notification (S.O.1533 dated Sep 14, 2006) as amended from time to time. 72
  • Compliance with NOC/Remarks conditions is the responsibility of the owner/developer/project proponent. 73

10. Energy Efficient Buildings (Regulation 70) 74

  • Owner/Developer/Project proponent may opt for Indian Green Building Code (IGBC)/Energy Conservation Building Conservation Code (ECBC) certification. 75
  • Provisions of appliances/fittings as per IGBC/ECBC are as per GOI/GOM directions. 76

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