商業系用途地域面積の縮小に関する取り組み状況と今後の方針

Abstract

This paper analyzes the records and the future policies of 1,177 cities regarding the downsizing of commercial zoning areas to examine methods of revising land use regulations to maintain a lively city center. The results revealed the following points: First, commercial zone areas have expanded even as commercial demand has declined. Second, 15 cities have reduced commercial zoning by more than 5ha. Third, only a few cities have planned to reduce or revise commercial zoning in the future, but in those few cities, the zoning was reviewed based on their future land use demand. These findings suggest the need for a clear technical standard for the future operation of appropriate zoning.