6 - NORMS AND STANDARDS

6.1 The process of planning and development of towns in hills is more complex than in the plains. Formulation of norms and standards is very important. To ensure beauty, safety and eco-friendly growth of hill towns, a broad outline of norms and standards is being given. As each new township will be planned and developed in accordance with the need of the area, norms and standards will guide the planner and developer.

6.2 The new towns will have to follow the basic principles of hill architecture including use of local building materials, slanting roofs, seismic bands in structures etc. so that they merge in cultural landscape of their regions.

6.3 Population density for the new townships is proposed to be 100 to 150 persons per Hectare.

6.4 Travelling time from nearest town to the new township should be at least one hour / 20 Km.

6.5. The new town should be self sufficient in infrastructure and its area should ideally not be less than 40 hectares.

6.6 Provision of facilities for additional floating population should be made.

6.7 Land use Structure suggested for the township. Land Use Percentage of Developed Area Small Towns Residential 50 Commercial 02 Public & Semi Public 08 Recreational 10 Transport & Communication 20 Ecological Parks and Green Areas 10 Landuses are mere illustrative in nature and can be suitably modified as and when required.

6.8 Water Supply:- Water requirement for the town will be 135 to 150 lpcd. Water requirement for institutional buildings will be worked out in accordance with the norms provided by the Central Public Health Engineering Environmental Organisation, Government of India. The water needs of the town will be partially met by making provision of Rain Harvesting Structures in all the buildings.

6.9 Sewerage,Solid Waste and Hospital Waste Management:- The treatment of sewerage is essential to check decay in the environment as well as to provide hygienic conditions for population. Besides sewerage from households, water from industries also needs attention. The sewerage is to be estimated at the rate of 80% of the water supply in any area. Modern sewerage treatment plant and sewerage connection for all buildings will have to be ensured. Also provision would have to be made for disposal and management of solid waste including hospital waste in a scientific manner.

6.10 Drainage :- Natural drainage will not be disturbed. During planning and development of areas for residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and other purposes, proper integration of the drainage will have to be ensured.

6.11 Electricity:- The actual estimation of power requirements can be made based on the commercial development, domestic, institutional and other requirements. The provision of one electric sub-station of 11KV is recommended as a general standard for all categories of towns. Besides, all buildings will have built in provisions for Solar passive heating and maximum use of solar energy will be made through Solar energy powered systems for heating and lighting purposes for institutional buildings and public places.

6.12 Educational Facilities norms will be as under: Level Area For Educational Institutions 10,000 M2 ( 01.00 Hect.)

6.13. Health Care Facilities norms will be as under :- Level Area For Health 2000 M2(0.20 Hect.) Institutions.

6.14. Carriage-way Width of Roads:-

Suggested norms are :-

6.15. Parking Norms :- One car parking space / garage for each dewelling unit should be provided in residential buildings. For institutional buildings, one floor exclusively for parking of vehicles will be compulsory .

6.16 In case of provision of other infrastructure and facilities, the Urban Development Plans Formulation & Implementation guidelines issued by the Ministry of Urban Affairs & Employment, Government of India shall be followed.

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