Zoning District Restrictions for Logistics Facilities
When developing logistics facilities (distribution centers, warehouses, truck terminals), zoning district restrictions under the Building Standard Act and Urban Planning Act play a pivotal regulatory role[cite: 23].
Permissible construction depends strictly on whether the facility is a "Commercial Warehouse" or a "Private In-House Warehouse," as well as its floor area scale and operational specs[cite: 23].
Permitted Zoning Districts by Logistics Facility Type
1. Commercial Warehouses (Third-Party Warehousing)
Commercial warehouses leased to third parties (3PL hubs, multi-tenant logistics centers) are strictly prohibited in residential and commercial zones, permitted exclusively within Quasi-Industrial, Industrial, and Exclusive Industrial Zones[cite: 23].
2. Private In-House Warehouses
Private warehouses used exclusively to store a company's own manufactured or sold products may be built within Quasi-Residential or Commercial Zones, provided they remain under prescribed floor area thresholds[cite: 23].
Development Permits & Additional Building Constraints
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3. Special Development Permits in Urbanization Control Areas:
Large-scale logistics hubs are frequently constructed in Urbanization Control Areas near express highway interchanges[cite: 23]. In these cases, special "Development Permits" (e.g., Article 34 distribution facility exemptions) must be granted by municipal authorities[cite: 23]. -
4. Building Coverage Ratio (BCR) & Floor Area Ratio (FAR):
Developing large logistics facilities demands high allowable FAR caps, favoring Industrial and Quasi-Industrial zones[cite: 23]. -
5. Road Width Constraints:
Heavy truck access mandates that adjacent access roads meet strict minimum road width standards for permit issuance[cite: 23].