Would you like to pass on your Kyoto machiya to the future?

　Kyoto townhouses are a precious asset of Kyoto, carefully preserved and passed down through generations.That's right. Once demolished, it can never be restored to its original state. In order to pass on Kyoto townhouses to future generations, if you have any concerns regarding Kyoto townhouses,Before the decision to demolish was madePlease consult with Kyoto City or the Kyoto City Landscape and Urban Development Center (a public interest incorporated foundation) first.

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Notification when demolishing a Kyoto townhouse

In order for the city of Kyoto to understand the crisis of Kyoto townhouses being demolished,We ask that you submit a notification before demolishing your Kyoto townhouse.This initiative is intended to encourage people to pause the demolition of traditional Kyoto townhouses and consider preserving them.Owners who are considering demolishing their Kyoto townhousesThe following isSubmission of demolition notificationPlease do so.
After considering various measuresThis is not intended to restrict the eventual demolition.

1. Individually designated and Kyoto townhouses within designated areas

　Up until one year before demolition beganIn addition, you will need to notify the Kyoto City government (Kyoto Machiya Preservation and Succession Division).
If a designated Kyoto townhouse is demolished without filing a notification, or more than one year after filing a notification, the person who demolishes it will be subject to a fine of up to 50,000 yen.

As an exception, the submission of a demolition notification may be waived if measures are taken based on an order to demolish the Kyoto townhouse in question under the provisions of other laws (including ordinances), or if the mayor approves that it is not possible to submit the notification one year prior to the start date of demolition due to a disaster or other unavoidable reason. Furthermore, the start date of demolition may be brought forward if it is objectively difficult to preserve or pass on the Kyoto townhouse, or if the mayor approves that consultations regarding the preservation and pass on the Kyoto townhouse have been ongoing with Kyoto City for a considerable period of time.

> Designation system based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance
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2. All Kyoto townhouses

　Before demolitionWe ask that you submit a notification to the Kyoto City government (Kyoto Machiya Preservation and Succession Division).

3. Documents required for notification

- Notification of demolition of a Kyoto townhouse (Form No. 3 of the Ordinance Enforcement Regulations)
• Nearby map
Photographs showing the exterior of Kyoto townhouses and forms or designs that have emerged from urban life.
·power of attorney(Only if submitted by someone other than the owner.）

> (Ordinance Enforcement Regulations Form No. 3) Notification of Demolition of Kyoto Machiya House (Word)
> (Ordinance Enforcement Regulations Form No. 4) Application for Approval of Exemption from Demolition Notification (Word)
> (Ordinance Enforcement Regulations Form No. 5) Application for Approval of Advancement of Demolition Commencement Date (Word)
> (Reference form) Power of Attorney (Word)

What we ask of demolition contractors

1. Providing information to owners and others who intend to demolish their Kyoto townhouses.

The Kyoto Machiya Ordinance stipulates that demolition contractors should endeavor to provide owners and others who intend to demolish a Kyoto Machiya with information regarding the preservation and inheritance of the property.Proactive provision of information on designated systems, pre-demolition notification systems, support systems, etc.Please do so.

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2. Confirmation with the owner, etc.

Individually designated and Kyoto townhouses within designated areasRegarding,

When undertaking demolition work, check whether a prior notification for demolition has been filed.Confirmation with the ownerIt is required.
When concluding a contract for demolition work,Notification to Kyoto City (Kyoto Machiya Preservation and Succession Division)(Form No. 6 of the Ordinance Regulations) is required.

> Designation system based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance
> Status of designation based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance

Violating the aboveIndividually designated Kyoto townhousesIf it is dismantled,

- If a designated Kyoto townhouse is demolished without confirming that the owner has filed a notification at least one year prior to commencing demolition, or without notifying the owner when concluding a contract,Recommendation from Kyoto CityI will.
If a person who has received a recommendation fails to comply with it without justifiable reason,The fact and the content of the recommendation will be made public.I will.

*When Kyoto City makes a public announcement, it will notify the person concerned of the reason and give them an opportunity to explain their position and submit favorable evidence.

<Required documents for notification>

- Notification of conclusion of demolition work contract (Form No. 6 of the Ordinance Enforcement Regulations)
- Copy of the demolition contract

*If you do not have a contract, please contact Kyoto City.

·power of attorney(Only if submitted by someone other than a demolition contractor.）

> (Ordinance Regulation Form No. 6) Notification of Conclusion of Demolition Work Contract (Word)
> (Reference form) Power of Attorney (Word)