Rwanda zoning regulations
U · Utilities
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 149 / printed page 133
Permitted uses
Water, sanitation, electricity, ICT and telecommunications infrastructure and services.
Prohibited uses
Major industrial and commercial uses; residential uses in electrical-utility zones.
Conditional uses
Waste collection, sorting and disposal sites, materials yards and worker accommodation.
Building rules
The table sets no coverage, floor area ratio or height for this zone.
What to check
The relevant agencies and city review panel assess utility proposals. Check environmental effects and neighbouring land uses.
In the other 27 districts
the other 27 districts · National Land Use Plans Zoning Regulations§ · PDF page 70 / printed page 64
Permitted uses
Water, power plants and stations, treatment plants, waste and sanitation sites, fire and emergency stations, and ICT and telecommunications.
Prohibited uses
Major industrial and commercial uses, and housing in electrical utility zones.
Conditional uses
Materials storage yards and worker accommodation.
Building rules
What to check
A review panel with WASAC, REMA, RURA or REG approves each project.
Related zoning guides
Start with your actual parcel
Look up the UPI to see which zone and which regulation apply to it.