Incheon City Eases Regulations on Bukhang Backland... Expands Permitted Uses for Buildings

Incheon City is easing regulations on the backland of the North Port to strengthen the competitiveness of resident companies and to expedite the handling of various cargoes within the port.

On the 6th, the city announced that it will expand the permitted uses and detailed items for buildings in the urban planning facility (port) area around 475-1, Wonchang-dong, Seo-gu.

The target area had allowed the installation of factories and warehouses within the port facilities since July 2014, but restricted the items per lot to only one of wood, machinery, or steel. However, due to the designated building uses per lot, resident companies faced difficulties in selling or leasing, and there were many limitations in expanding into businesses combining multiple industries.

Accordingly, to resolve inconveniences caused by regulations on companies and to revitalize the stagnant economy, the city decided (and announced a change to) the urban management plan by expanding the permitted building uses and detailed items within the scope allowed in nearby port facilities, in accordance with the "National Land Planning Act" and the "Port Act."

Location map of the Incheon North Port hinterland. Provided by Incheon City

The permitted building uses within the port facilities have been expanded from the existing factories and warehouse facilities to include transportation facilities, hazardous material storage and processing facilities, sales facilities, automobile-related facilities, dormitories, and more. Also, all three items?wood, machinery, and steel?are now permitted per lot.

An official from Incheon City stated, "This will reduce the inconvenience and burden on resident companies caused by excessive regulations," and added, "We will continue to identify and improve unreasonable regulations within the port."

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