| I don't think I agree with you, based on the actual wording. But I do agree in that the specificity of zoning is a problem. I've done some deep research to confirm my understanding of Japanese zoning rules. (a whole minute! :-) ) So what I see there is: - levels based on "how much nuisance could this generate to close-by properties" [1] - at a given level, all 'lesser nuisance' uses are permitted. If you want to build a house beside a tannery, bless you So, if you have 'level 2: residential (apartment buildings .le. 3storey) plus retail commercial (small shops, small restaurants, etc)' [2], nothing stops a mix of that plus single family and duplex (level 0 / level 1). Now agreed, there needs to be agreement (ideally consensus) that highschool and college are similar enough 'nuisance' as to be in the same bucket. I reckon that an argument that they are not in the same bucket is going to get a rough ride. [1] the levels approach is deliberately broadly based, so less susceptible to micro-zoning/backroom deals [2] my understanding of the actual levels is vague at best, this description is extracted from my left ear. |