General consultation and window guidance on construction and residential land, real estate survey (explanation of important matters, etc.)

Consultation by phone: Housing and Architecture Bureau Information and Consultation Division, 045-671-2953
Consultation at the next agency: Yokohama City Hall 2nd floor, Yokohama Building Information Center General Consultation Service

※ Depending on the content of the consultation, we may introduce a specialized department or ask you to come to the counter.

(1) Contact information for architecture and development [Hanami] (PDF: 424KB)

This is the response table of the person in charge.

(2) Window guidance for architecture, development, etc. [Procedures / Keyword Searching] (PDF: 530KB)

It is a list of the contents, target, timing, window, etc. of construction and development procedures.

You can search with the "50-syllabary index" that collects the keywords of the procedure.

(3) Window guidance [procedure, flow] for architecture, development, etc. (PDF: 279KB)

This is a list that lists the types, timing, outlines, standards, etc. of construction and development procedures in order of procedure.

(4) Housing and Architecture Bureau Floor Information (PDF: 815KB)

This is a list of floor guides and contact information for Housing and Architecture Bureau.

(5) Yokohama Building Information Center

Please check here for the Yokohama Building Information Center on the 2nd floor of Yokohama City Hall.
It is possible to issue various certificates, use various information terminals, and general consultation counters.

◇[Instructions for Important Matters] Investigation methods for legal restrictions, contact information (PDF: 789KB)

For those who investigate important matters under the Housing Lots and Buildings Transaction Business Law, "Restrictions based on the City Planning Act and the Building Standards Act"
This is a summary of the survey method and guidance on "Restrictions based on other laws and regulations".

◇Real estate-related materials

(1) Urban planning restrictions and building restrictions

Introduces restrictions on city planning in Yokohama City and restrictions on building use in restricted zones.

(2) Site examples where building coverage can be reduced (PDF: 363KB)

(3) Overview and handling of the highest altitude district (excerpt) (PDF: 791KB)

(4) About construction on site less than minimum site area (PDF: 437KB)

(5) About investigation method of floor area ratio of existing building (PDF: 236KB)

(6) Targets of shading regulations and contents of regulations (PDF: 292KB)

(7) About Yokohama-shi city area environmental design system (PDF: 361KB)

(8) About Yokohama-shi housing complex authorization, Rentan building design system (PDF: 706KB)

・Easy talk about architecture Building Standard Act (PDF: 3,478KB)

It is a document that explains the basic rules for building in an easy-to-understand manner.

・Guidance of citizen consultation counter by architect (PDF: 400KB)

Yokohama City has concluded an agreement with the Association of Yokohama Architects.
In association of general incorporated association Yokohama-shi architect office, citizens who are building owners are.
We have set up a window where you can easily consult with experts when advice is needed for the maintenance and management of buildings, fences, and retaining walls.
When you use consultation counter, please refer to association of Yokohama-shi architect office directly from the above link.

・Q&A Frequently Asked Questions on Construction and Development