Fengshan detailed plan revised to speed Dalingpu relocation; residential plot ratio raised to 300%

Kaohsiung City Government has officially enacted a revised Fengshan detailed urban plan, a move designed to expedite the relocation of residents from the Dalingpu area. The updated plan, effective June 17, introduces significant changes to land use regulations, most notably standardizing the residential plot ratio to 300% and unifying building setback requirements across the board. These adjustments are intended to create a more equitable system for land distribution as part of the relocation process.

The initiative is guided by the "National Circular Zone Pilot and New Materials Circular Industry Park Application and Establishment Plan" approved by the Executive Yuan, and the "Dalingpu Relocation and Resettlement Plan" developed by the Kaohsiung City Government. The core principles emphasize protecting the property rights, living conditions, and social rights of Dalingpu residents. By ensuring uniformity in land use intensity and enhancing public facilities in the resettlement zones, the city aims to encourage residents to develop their new plots promptly.

To fulfill the "one ping for one ping" land exchange promise for Dalingpu residents, the plan includes the creation of new road areas. This measure ensures that each allocated plot can be independently developed for construction after redistribution. Previously, the resettlement land had varying plot ratios (200%, 240%, and 300%), creating disparities. The uniform 300% ratio aims to level the playing field.

Market analysis indicates that while the resettlement area in Fengshan's Zhonglun, near where the MRT Yellow Line will have a station, is seeing some developers offer discounts, prices remain high. Some promotions include free high-value renovations or air conditioning, bringing the effective per-ping price into the 200,000s NT dollar range. This has made the area a relative bargain compared to the Xiaogang district's average of 350,000 NT dollars per ping, presenting a potential opportunity for first-time homebuyers.