Protected Land Use categorized in to four types.
1) Blue Zone (Water Bodies)
2) Green Zone (Forest)
3) Brown Zone (Hills)
4) Coastal Regulation Zone
Blue Zone (Water Bodies) :
- Water bodies Zone generally indicates all existing water courses, rivers, canals, lakes, tanks and kuntas as indicated in the topographical sheets published by the Survey of India/Revenue records/Irrigation department/or other competent authorities.
- The boundary of the water bodies relates to the Full tank Level as indicated in relevant maps, covering both perennial and non-perennial parts when such distinction exists. In water Body Zone no construction is permitted in the water-spread.
- The only exception is fishing, boating, and picnics along the banks. The only construction allowed is open to sky jetties for boating, house boats, and platforms for fishing and rain shelters’ and snack bars each not exceeding 100 sq.m in area and tourist amenities.
Green Zone (Forest):
No development permission shall be allowed except Agriculture, Horticulture and forestry use in BioConservation Zone / Eco-Sensitive Zone / Reserved Forest as notified by the Govt.
- Parks
- Botanical gardens
- Picnic spots
- Public utilities
- Electrical sub stations
Microwave radar/cell phones tower/T.V. tower and station are permitted in the zone subject to obtain NoC/ Clearance from the concerned Dept.
Brown Zone (Hills):
- No physical development of any sort to be permitted in this zone.
- Further there shall be no development within 12 m distance from the boundary.
- Form based regulations will prevail for hills within Bhogapuram airport and influence area zone.
Coastal Regulation Zone :
The CRZ rules and regulations issued by the MoEF, CPCB and APPCB shall be followed from time to time.