Pre-disclosure-based location designation and planning standards for high-rise buildings

Case study of “Basic Policy on the Location of High-Rise Buildings” in Ibaraki City

Abstract

The scope for discretionary judgment by local governments is expanding in urban planning administration, and there is a growing need for unique initiatives and judgment criteria. This paper focuses on the location designation and planning standards for high-rise buildings in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. Through a comprehensive literature review and interviews conducted in February 2025, the following three points were identified: 1) Ibaraki City's approach is unique and comparable to cases in Germany. 2) Despite the advanced nature of the system, its implementation is minimal. 3) A comparative study with municipalities having similar location characteristics is necessary.