The following norms shall be adopted in development planning in hilly areas:
| Sl No. | Type | Area Range | Area per 1 000 Population | Remarks |
| ha | ha | |||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| i) | Tot lot | 0.03-0.05 | — | Minimum width 15 m |
| ii) | Playground | 0.50-1.00 | 0.12 to 0.20 | One for every 5 000 may be combined with schools |
| iii) | Parks | 1.20-2.00 | 0.12 to 0.20 | One for every 10 000 population |
| iv) | City parks/playgrounds/Maidan/exhibition grounds/cultural gathering grounds | — | 0.12 to 0.20 | For the entire town at one or more sites, depending upon design and space availability |
| v) | Botanical garden | 10-20 | — | One for every town |
| vi) | Recreational complex including zoo | 10-12 | — | One for every settlement with tourist potential |
PART 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS