COSTAL

REGULATION ZONE
ASSIGNMENT -4
ENTREPENURSHIP FOR ARCHITECTS

Submitted to- Ar.G.Jagadeesh

SUBMITTED BY - Group 1

121715501010-K.Sanjana
121715501012-K.Bhupendra
121715501023-Siddhi Dhanraj
121715501025-Tulasi vikram
INTRODUCTION

 As per the notification, the coastal land up to 500m from the High Tide Line
(HTL) and a stage of 100m along banks of creeks, lagoons, estuaries, backwater and
rivers subject to tidal fluctuations, is called the Coastal Regulation Zone 
 Along the country has been placed in four categories. The above notification
includes only the inter-tidal zone and land part of the coastal area and does not
include the ocean part.
The notification imposed restriction on the setting up and expansion of industries
or processing plants etc. in the said CRZ.
Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) are notified by the Government of India in 1991
for the first time.
 Under this coastal areas have been classified as CRZ-1, CRZ-2, CRZ-3, CRZ-4.
And the same were retained for CRZ in 2003 notifications as well

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Importance of Costal Zone Regulation

 Protection of ecologically Sensitive Areas like mangroves, coral reefs

which acts as shield against tsunami and cyclone
Improving the lives of coastal communities like fishing communities
Resilient measures for mitigating impacts of Climate Change and high
intensity Cyclones
To balance development with conservation of coastal environment

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 Genesis
1981 November: The then PM Smt. Indira Gandhi took initial measures to protect the
ecological balance in the coastal area of India by writing a letter to all the CM of the coastal
states.

S.NO STATE LENGTH OF COAST IN

KM

1 Andhra Pradesh 973.7

2 Tamil nadu 906.9

3 Kerala 569.7
4 Karnataka 280
5 Pondicherry -UT 30.6

6 Goa 160.5
7 Odisha 476.4
8 Maharashtra 652.6
9 West Bengal 157.5

10 Gujarat 1214.7

1982: the ministry of Environment setup working groups to prepare environmental guidelines for the
development of beaches and coastal areas.
1983 July: Environmental guidelines were promulgated.
1985-86: Launched an integrated project called Monitoring of coastal waters for assessing the status of
coastal pollution up to 5Km- DOD & MoEF
1989: Draft of CRZ notification was published 15th December,
1990 : MoEF issued notification against the declaration of the coastal stretches as regulation zones-
imposed restrictions on industries, operation and processes in the zone. 9th February,
1991 : based on the EP Act 1986, MoEF issued CRZ notification.
2011 (January) : Revised CRZ notification under EP Act 1986

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 HIGH TIDE LINE

• High Tide line means the line on the land up to which the highest
water line reaches during the spring tide

LOW TIDE LINE

• It is the line or level that coincides with the chart Datum along the
coast or the lowest level of water on the shore

Objectives:
To conserve and protect coastal stretches
To ensure livelihood security to the fishing & local communities living in the
coastal areas
To promote development in a sustainable manner based on scientific principles,
taking into account natural hazards and sea level rise

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CRZ-1:
These are ecologically sensitive areas , these are essential in maintaining the ecosystem of
the coast. They lie between low and high tide lines. Exploration of natural gas and extraction
of salt are permitted

CRZ-2:
These areas are urban areas located in the coastal areas. Under Coastal Regulation Zone
(CRZ) Notification 2018, the floor space index norms has been de-freezed. [

CRZ-3:
Rural and urban localities which fall outside the 1 and 2. Only certain activities related to
agriculture and even some public facilities are allowed in this zone

CRZ-4:
This lies in the aquatic area up to territorial limits. Fishing and allied activities are permitted
in this zone. No Solid waste should be let off in this zone. This zone has been changed from
1991 notification, which covered coastal stretches in islands of Andaman & Nicobar and 
Lakshadweep

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CRZ-I category

A) Ecologically sensitive areas

1. Mangroves, Corals and coral reefs
2. Sand Dunes, Mudflats which are biologically active
3. National parks and other protected areas including Biosphere Reserves encompassing;
4. Salt Marshes; • Turtle nesting grounds;
5. Horse shoe crabs habitats; Sea grass beds Nesting grounds of birds; Areas or
structures of archaeological importance and heritage sites.
B) The area between Low Tide Line and High Tide Line

Activities permissible in CRZ-I A)No
new construction shall be permitted in
CRZ-I except Projects relating to the
Department of Atomic Energy
Construction of trans-harbor sea link
and roads without affecting the tidal
flow of water, between LTL and HTL.
Etc
Activities permissible in CRZ-I B ) Between Low Tide
Line and High Tide Line in areas which are not ecologically
sensitive, the following may be permitted; Exploration and
extraction of natural gas; •Construction of basic amenities like
schools, roads, etc. for traditional inhabitants living within the
biosphere reserves
• Salt harvesting by solar evaporation of seawater;
• Desalination plants;
• Storage of non-hazardous cargo such as edible oil, fertilizers
within notified ports;

CRZ-II category • Rural and urban areas that are well developed

Activities permissible in CRZ-II

1. Activities such as desalination plants
are also permissible. 2. Some
construction is permitted only as per
guidelines specified by the notification.

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CRZ-III category

Rural and urban areas that are not substantially developed

Activities permissible in CRZ-III Activities permissible in CRZ-III

A) Between 0-200 meters from HTL is a No B)Between 200-500 meters of HTL, those
Development Zone where no construction shall permitted in 0-200 meters zone & construction
be permitted. Only certain activities relating to of houses for local communities and tourism
agriculture, forestry, projects of Department of projects are permissible
Atomic Energy, mining of rare minerals, salt
manufacture, regasification of petroleum
products, non-conventional energy sources and
certain public facilities may be permitted in this
zone

CRZ-IV category
The aquatic area from low tide line up to territorial limits is classified as CRZ-IV
including the area of the tidal influenced water body

Activities permissible in CRZ-IV

1.There is no restriction on the traditional
fishing undertaken by local communities.
2.No untreated sewage or solid waste shall
be let off or dumped in these areas.

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Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2018

 The Union Cabinet chaired approved the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)
Notification, 2018 during December 2018.
 It was last reviewed and issued in 2011, with periodic amendments to some
clauses.
With the objective of conservation and protection of the coastal environment,
Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change notified the Coastal
Regulation Zone
Notification in 1991, which was subsequently revised in 2011. The
notification was amended from time to time based on representations received.

Salient Features

Allowing FSI as per current norms in CRZ areas.

Densely populated rural areas to be afforded greater opportunity for
development.
Tourism infrastructure for basic amenities to be promoted.
CRZ Clearances streamlined.
. A No Development Zone (NDZ) of 20 meters has been stipulated for all
Islands.
All Ecologically Sensitive Areas have been accorded special importance.
Pollution abatement has been accorded special focus.
Defence and strategic projects have been accorded necessary
dispensation

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Benefits The CRZ Notification

2018 lead to enhanced activities in the coastal regions thereby

 Promoting economic growth while also respecting the conservation principles of coastal
regions.
Significant employment generation
 Add value to the economy of India. Rejuvenate the coastal areas while reducing their
vulnerabilities

Concerns raised for CRZ 2018 notification

Non inclusion of effect of climate change on coastal areas making coastal ecology
vulnerable to raising sea level and enhances cyclone intensity
 There shall be well demarcated hazard line to act as buffer for relaxed provisions for
economic development
 Allowing construction and tourism facilities to boost employment and local economy
could damage fragile coastal ecology in absence of strong environmental safeguards
 Excessive beach lighting is confusing and harmful to some marine species, including
migrating turtles
Reduction of CRZ to 50m from hazard lines may result in imminent floods • Local
communities including fisherman could face displacement challenge on account of
commercial pressure
There is apprehension that notification could affect customary land use and traditional land
rights.

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