Many people are interested in building houses near rivers because of\nthe scenic views and relatively cool air. Even in urban areas, houses\nare constructed to encroach upon river channels due to limited land\navailability. However, not all land adjacent to rivers can be developed\nfor housing. There are special regulations governing the minimum\ndistance of buildings from rivers, known as riverside buffer zones\n(garis sempadan sungai).<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, these regulations are established under Law No.\u00a017 of\n2019 on Water Resources and Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR)\nRegulation No.\u00a028\/PRT\/M\/2015 on the Establishment of Riverside Buffer\nZones and Lake Buffer Zones.<\/p>\n
According to PUPR Regulation No.\u00a028\/2015, a riverside buffer zone is\na boundary line on the left and right of the river channel that serves\nas a river protection area. This line establishes a spatial boundary\nthat must be maintained to preserve the river\u2019s functions.<\/p>\n
The regulations regarding riverside buffer zone distances are\ndetermined based on river conditions and regional characteristics. Under\nvarious technical provisions, minimum buffer zone distances include\nspecific measurements that vary depending on whether the river is\nembanked or unembankdd. For non-embanked rivers, the buffer zone is\nwider and determined based on the river\u2019s width and local conditions,\nensuring that sufficient space remains for water flow and flood\ncontrol.<\/p>\n
Buildings constructed too close to rivers risk obstructing water\nflow, exacerbating flooding, and compromising riverine ecosystem\nintegrity. Consequently, the government is authorised to enforce\ncompliance and demolish buildings that violate riverside buffer zone\nregulations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/want-to-build-a-house-near-a-river-know-the-regulations-first-1773233617", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }