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    Rwanda zoning regulations

    W4 · Wetland conservation

    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 65 / printed page 59

    Permitted uses

    Conservation of natural wetland.

    Prohibited uses

    Existing structures are removed, and direct wastewater, stormwater and solid waste discharge are prohibited.

    Conditional uses

    Structures of organic materials, roads or utilities running parallel to the wetland, and pavilions, security posts and watchtowers.

    Building rules

    The table sets no coverage, floor area ratio or height for this zone.

    What to check

    For wetlands with permanent water and significant natural vegetation, to be fully conserved.

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    Start with your actual parcel

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