Rwanda zoning regulations
I3 · Mining and quarrying
Permitted, prohibited and conditional uses, and the building rules, for every zone in the City of Kigali and National Land Authority regulations.
In the City of Kigali
Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge · Kigali Zoning Regulations (2020)§ · PDF page 123 / printed page 107
Permitted uses
Mining, quarrying and clay extraction, brick kilns, crushing and associated mining operations.
Prohibited uses
Residential and commercial uses and major infrastructure installations.
Conditional uses
Worker accommodation, grocery shops and canteens.
Building rules
The table sets no coverage, floor area ratio or height for this zone.
What to check
Environmental mitigation, restoration, noise and dust controls form part of the source requirements. A zoning label does not replace mining approvals.
In the other 27 districts
the other 27 districts · National Land Use Plans Zoning Regulations§ · PDF page 40 / printed page 34
Permitted uses
Mining, quarrying and clay extraction, brick kilns, crushing plants and related mining activity.
Prohibited uses
Residential and commercial uses and major infrastructure installations.
Conditional uses
Worker accommodation, grocery shops and canteens.
Building rules
What to check
Mining needs environmental mitigation, restoration plans, noise, vibration and dust controls, and a 300 m buffer from housing.
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