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    Rwanda zoning regulations

    ET · Eco-tourism and open space

    Permitted, prohibited and conditional uses, and the building rules, for every zone in the City of Kigali and National Land Authority regulations.

    In the other 27 districts

    the other 27 districts · National Land Use Plans Zoning Regulations§ · PDF page 57 / printed page 51

    Permitted uses

    Botanical gardens, trails and green spaces, recreation and amusement, camping, agro- and eco-tourism, craft and souvenir shops, museums, theatres, conference centres and eco-lodges.

    Prohibited uses

    Industrial and residential uses, commercial uses over 150 m², and major public facilities and infrastructure.

    Conditional uses

    Restaurants up to 150 m², and kiosks.

    Building rules

    Maximum building coverage30%
    HeightG+2
    NoteThe 30% coverage applies to plots over 0.5 ha. Restaurants up to 150 m².

    What to check

    Approval depends on lakeshore buffers, a demonstrated need, neighbourhood safety, and adequate access and services.

    Related zoning guides

    P1 · Parks and open spacesP2 · Sport and eco-tourism
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    Start with your actual parcel

    Look up the UPI to see which zone and which regulation apply to it.

    Look up a UPIMaster-plan maps by district