CHAPTER 1 Introduction, Objectives & Application - Kerala Tourism

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationarea to be provided, the whole building (existing and the proposed) shallbe taken into account:(b) All lands proposed to be developed or redeveloped or for construction ofbuildings,(c) All development and constructions existing or proposed in any village /panchayath area to which the provisions of these rules stand extended.(d) Quality standards forii. Restaurantsiii. Ayurveda Centersiv. House Boats(e) Until special Land Use Zoning Regulations for areas under tourism use or forany other propose are promulgated, the land use category as indicated in theMaster Plan prepared for Special Tourism Zone Fort Kochi along with thecorresponding Land Use Zoning Regulations shall continue to remain inforce.(f) For any building construction or land development for tourism use as perZoning Regulations of the master plan, it is mandatory to obtain specificclearance from Tourism Conservation and Preservation Committee, FortKochi, before taking up such developments or re-developmentAREA, EXTENT AND DELINEATIONKerala State Tourism Department4Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCHAPTER 2Guiding Principles & Developmental PoliciesKerala State Tourism Department5Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation6. These Guidelines address the following issuesa) Specific developmental issues, which have an impact on the area’s historic andcultural heritage such as the preservation of the historically significant buildings,landmarks and other natural and manmade features, are addressed.b) Developmental activities within the area, monuments and buildings of historicalsignificance are protected with the involvement of The Government, Local bodiesand proponents.c) These Guidelines address specific issues, which have impact on environmentaland scenic values of the tourist destination, for example; visual impact (e.g.building line and streetscapes) ,odour (e.g. sewage treatment), emission of noise(e.g. power generation, vehicles and boats), light, smoke or dust, waste disposal(e.g. solid and liquid disposal).d) Conserving the community’s natural resources, so that ecological processesincluding interconnected physical and biological systems, on which life depends,are maintained and the total quality of life, now and in the future, are enhanced,attracting sustainable tourism to the destination.e) Preventing the ad-hoc establishment of developments, eroding the scenic andenvironmental values of the area, over time.Kerala State Tourism Department6Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCHAPTER 3Development Promotion RegulationsKerala State Tourism Department7Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationPreparation of list of Heritage Buildings, Heritage Precincts and Listed NaturalFeatures7. The list of buildings, artifacts, structures, areas and precincts of historic, aesthetic,architectural, cultural or environmental significance with brief description and standardsto be maintained are will be prepared. This list shall be supplemented/modified from timeto time by the Government or The Tourism Conservation and Preservetion Committeeon or by Government suo moto or by the Tourism Conservation and PreservationCommittee suo moto, provided that before the list is supplemented or modified in anymanner by the deletion or change of grade of any Heritage Building or Heritage Precinct,objections and suggestions from the public shall be invited by newspaper notification in atleast three local newspapers and duly considered by Government and/or TourismConservation and Preservation Committee respectively.8. Provided that any list which is in draft form and pending for approval of the TourismConservation and Preservation Committee or the Government will, in the interim period,also be deemed to be part of the Heritage list for purposes of development permission.9. When a building or group of buildings or natural features are listed it wouldautomatically mean (unless otherwise indicated) that the entire property including itsentire compound/plot boundary along with all the subsidiary structures and artifacts etc.within the compound / plot boundary etc. form part of list.Grading of Heritage Buildings and Heritage PrecinctsBuilding Grades10. The meaning of these Grades and basic guidelines for development permissions areas follows:Kerala State Tourism Department8Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGrade I Grade IIA&B Grade IIIa) Definitions a) Definitions a) DefinitionsHeritage Grade I comprisesbuildings and precincts ofnational and historic importance,embodying excellence inarchitectural style, design,technology and material usageand/or aesthetics; they may beassociated with a great historicevent, personality, movement orinstitution.They have been and are theprime landmarks of the region.All natural sites fall within Grade–I.Heritage Grade II (A & B)comprises of buildings, andprecincts of regional or localimportance possessing specialarchitectural or aesthetic merit, orculture or historical significancethough of a lower scale than inHeritage Grade I. They are locallandmarks, which contribute tothe image and identity of theregion. They may be the work ofmaster craftsman or may bemodels of proportion andornamentation, or designed tosuit a particular climate.Heritage Grade II comprisesbuildings and precincts ofimportance for townscape; theyevoke architectural, aesthetic, orsociological interest through notas much as in Heritage Grade II.These contribute to determinethe character of the locality andcan be representative of lifestyleof a particular community orregion and, may also bedistinguished by setting on astreet line, or special character ofthe façade and uniformity ofheight, width and scale.B) Objective B) Objective B) ObjectiveHeritage Grade I richly deservescareful preservations.Heritage Grade II deservesintelligent conservation.Heritage Grade III deservesintelligent conservation (thoughon a lesser scale than Grade IIand special protection to uniquefeatures and attributes.Kerala State Tourism Department9Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationC) Scope for Changes C) Scope for Changes C) Scope for ChangesNo interventions can bepermitted either on exterior orinterior of the heritage buildingor natural feature unless it isnecessary in the interest ofstrengthening and prolonging,the life of the building/s orprecincts or any part or featuresthereof. For this purpose,absolutely essential and minimalIn Grade II (A) Internal changesand adaptive re-use may by andlarge be allowed but subject tostrict scrutiny. Care would betaken to ensure the conservationof all special aspects for which itis included in Heritage Grade II.In Grade II (B) In addition to theabove, extension or additionalbuilding in the same plot orInternal changes and adaptive reusemay by and large be allowed.Changes can include extensionsand additional buildings in thesame plot or compound.However, any changes should besuch that they are in harmonywith and should be such that theydo not detract from the existingheritage building/precinct.changes would be allowed andthey must be in accordance withthe original.compound could, in certaincircumstances, be allowedprovided that the extension/additional building is in harmonywith (and does not detract from)the existing heritage building(s)or precincts especially in terms ofheight and façade.d) Procedure d) Procedure d) ProcedureDevelopment permission for thechanges would be given by thelocal authorities on the advice ofthe Tourism ConservationCommittee to be appointed bythe State Government.Development permission for thechanges would be given by thelocal authorities on the advice ofthe Tourism ConservationCommittee to be appointed bythe State Government.Development permission for thechanges would be given by thelocal authorities on the advice ofthe Tourism ConservationCommittee to be appointed bythe State Government.e) Vistas/SurroundingDevelopmentAll developments in areassurrounding within 30 meters ofHeritage Grade I shall beregulated and controlled,ensuring that it does not mar thegrandeur of, or view fromHeritage Grade I.e) Vistas/SurroundingDevelopmentAll development in areassurrounding Heritage Grade IIwithin 30 meters shall beregulated and controlled,ensuring that it does not mar thegrandeur of, or view fromHeritage Grade II.e) Vistas/SurroundingDevelopmentAll developments in areassurrounding Heritage Grade IIIwithin 30 m shall be regulatedand controlled, ensuring that itdoes not mar the grandeur of, orview from Heritage Grade III.11. The map annexed A shows the streets along which the heritage buildings of FortCochin are situated.Kerala State Tourism Department10Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationThe grade of all the heritage buildings has been calculated based on the above criteriaand arranged with respect to the Municipal number of each building in the tableAnnexed B.Implications of Listing as Heritage Building12. The regulations do not amount to any blanket prevention of demolition or of changesto Heritage Buildings. The only requirement is to obtain special clearance form TourismConservation Committee from heritage point of view.Ownership Unaffected13. Sale and purchase of Heritage Buildings does not require any permission TourismConservation Committee. The regulations do not affect the ownership or occupation ofthe Heritage Building in any manner.14. Listing does not prevent change of ownership or usage. However, such usage shouldbe in harmony with the said listed precinct/building. Care will be taken to ensure that thedevelopment permission relating to these buildings is given without delay.Responsibility of the Owners of Heritage Buildings15. All maintenance and repairs of the Heritage Buildings will be at the sole risk and costof the owners. The Government or the Tourism Conservation and PreservationCommittee shall not be held responsible for any such maintenance except for thosebuildings owned by them.16. Restriction on Development /Re-deployment/ Repairs.i) No development or re-development or engineering operation or additions,alterations, repairs, renovations including the painting of buildings, replacement ofspecial features or plastering or demolition of any part thereof of the said HeritageBuildings or Heritage Precincts or listed natural features shall be allowed exceptwith the prior written permission of the local authority.Before getting any such permission, the local authority shall consult the TourismConservation and Preservation Committee to be appointed by the Government(herein after referred to as the said Tourism Conservation and PreservationCommittee) and shall act on the advice of the Tourism Conservation andPreservation Committee.ii) Provided that before granting any permission for demolition or majoralterations/additions to Heritage Buildings (or buildings with heritage precincts), orconstruction at any listed natural features, or alteration of boundaries of any listednatural features, objections and suggestions from the public shall be invited bynewspaper notifications and duly considered by the Tourism Conservation andPreservation Committee.iii) Provided that only in exceptional cases, for reasons to be recorded in writing, thelocal authority may refer the matter back to the Tourism Conservation andPreservation Committee for reconsideration.The decision of the Tourism Conservation and Preservation Committee after suchreconsideration shall be final.Kerala State Tourism Department11Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationPenalties17. Violations of the regulations shall be punishable under Kerala Tourism andPreservation and Trade Act, 2001 as unauthorized development. In case of provendeliberate neglect or damage to the Heritage Buildings or Heritage Precincts, or if thebuilding is allowed to be damaged or destroyed due to neglect or any other reason, inaddition to penal action provided under the ACT, permission for developmental activitiesand construction of any new building shall not be granted on the site. It shall be open tothe Tourism Conservation and Preservation Committee to consider a request for rebuilding/ reconstruction of a Heritage Building that was unauthorizedly demolished ordamaged. This permission shall be granted provided that the total built up area of allfloors put together in such new construction shall not exceed the total built up area of allfloors put together, in the original Heritage Building in addition to other controls that maybe specified.Power to Alter, Modify or Relax other Development Control Regulations18. The Cochin Corporationon the advice of the Tourism Conservation and PreservationCommittee and for reasons given in writing may alter, modify or relax existing land useregulations and Building byelaws if it feels that such changes are required for theconservation, preservation or retention of historic aesthetic Cultural and architecturalquality of any listed buildings or listed precincts or the preservation of any listed naturalfeatures.Elements to be conserved in the areaThe identified elements to be conserved in the notified are of the Special Tourisn Zone isenlisted in Appendix BStreet Precincts to be conserved in the areaThe identified streets to be conserved in the notified are of the Special Tourisn Zone isenlisted in Appendix CKerala State Tourism Department12Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCHAPTER 4Building Design RegulationsKerala State Tourism Department13Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationFort Cochin is an integration of a number of streets and for each street, the character andguidelines are discussed in order to make the evaluation and design process easy and lesscomplicated. Each main street is considered separately and guidelines are given underthree heads. Each street starts with a general introduction about the street character. Refermap in appendix AGeneral RegulationsBuilt Density. The present built density of the heritage zone shall be maintained with noadditions.General Colour Scheme. The General colour scheme of the walls of the buildings ispredominantly white. Hues of yellow and off white are also used. This colouring schemeshall be maintained as a strict practice for all the buildings in the heritage zone bothexisting and proposed one.Typology. There are three identified built forms in Fort Kochi.1. Street forms, 2. Country yard forms, 3. the bunglow form. This existing built form hasto be maintained for that street. I.e. wherever we have the street form, any futureconstruction alteration has to be only street form. Wherever we have the Court yard form,any future construction alteration has to be only country yard form. Wherever we havethe bunglow form, any future construction alteration has to be only bunglow form.Building line. The building line of the existing street is the street side external boundaryof the heritage buildings footprint. This building line shall be the building line for all thenew buildings. There should not be any set backs or projections to this line. Anyencroachment or set back done to the heritage building line is a violation to this guideline.Permission to excavate. Any property owner, government agency, or anyorganization before starting any kind of excavation shall obtain permissionafter submitting a plan of the proposed excavation. The permit holder shallcarefully excavate so that if they come across any historical artifacts,foundation or part of any object or infrastructure they shall immediatelystop the excavation and shall inform the permitting authority. Furtherexcavation shall be done only under their supervision of the permittingauthority. Any excavation carried out shall be closed or used for constructiononly after the excavation is inspected and the permitting authority issues aclearance.Kerala State Tourism Department14Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationSTREETWISE DESIGN GUIDELINESDetailed Guidelines/recommendation under the categories1. The roof2. The wall3. The base/foundationSection 1. The roofThe Section 1 consist ofThe height, Colour, texture materials an style of the roof.Section 2. The wallThe Section 2 consist ofThe wall surfaceThe openingsThe ornamentation etc.Section 3. The base/foundationThe basement heightThe ornamental detailsSteps etc.Name of Road : Princes StreetTypology : Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof Style: The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Refer visual index.Slope : 33deg.Overhang : Sixty cms.Over hang portion on to the street should be of timber structure ie.With timber rafters and tile, to be made visible from the streetbelow. The design of the timber rafter details should be adoptedfrom the vocabulary supplied with this guideline.Kerala State Tourism Department15Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationColourEaveboardChajjas: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColour: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked) There is amoulding which is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floorin this street. This feature has to be maintained throughout thefaçade of every building. The style of this break line should beadopted from the vocabulary given: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.Wall SurfaceColourSection 3 - Base: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary. The window sillht. to be maintained in each street as per the excising sill height.The height ofthe basement: 30 to 60 cms. from the street.Oxide/cement finishes are to be provided and marble/granite orother finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintainedthrough out the street as per the existing plinth line.Ornamentation : refer visual indexExternal lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage : House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.Kerala State Tourism Department16Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationName of Road : Peter Celli StreetTypology : Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColour: The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained.The roofing system can be of any choice but covering materialshall be Mangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roofshould be visible from the street.: Refer visual index.Slope 33 degreeOverhang 60 cms.Over hang portion on to the street should be of timber structureie. With timber rafters and tile, to be made visible from the streetbelow. The design of the timber rafter details should be adoptedfrom the vocabulary supplied with this guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.EaveboardChajjas: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: WoodColour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façade: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked)There is a moulding which is a break line between the G. Floorand F. Floor in this street. This feature has to be maintainedthroughout the façade of every building. The style of this breakline should be adopted from the vocabulary given.Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Only paneleddoors and windows matching the design given in the vocabularyare allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowed and anyornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awning are notallowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notKerala State Tourism Department17Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColourSection 3 - BaseThe height of thebasementOrnamentation: Natural, white or off white or nut brown: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary; however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary:Oxide/cement finishes are to be provided and marble/granite orother finishes are not allowed. Plinth line is to be maintainedthrough out the street as per the existing plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Rose StreetTypology : Street formDominent Colour : White/CreamNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColour:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street: Refer visual index.Slope 33 degreeOverhang 60 cms.Over hang portion on to the street should be of timber structureie. With timber rafters and tile, to be made visible from the streetbelow. The design of the timber rafter details should be adoptedfrom the vocabulary supplied with this guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.Kerala State Tourism Department18Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationEaveboardChajjas: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms. Eaveboard style (refer visual index). Material: Wood, Colour: NaturalTimber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façade: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked)There is a moulding which is a break line between the G. Floorand F. Floor in this street. This feature has to be maintainedthroughout the façade of every building. The style of this breakline should be adopted from the vocabulary given.:Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15cms. Only paneleddoors and windows matching the design given in the vocabularyare allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowed and anyornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awnings arenot allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColour: Natural, white or off white or nut brown: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary; however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabularySection 3 - BaseThe height of theBasementOrnamentation:30 to 60cms from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: Refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed. Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if requiredto be displayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.Kerala State Tourism Department19Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationName of Road : Church RoadTypology : Bungalow formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboard: The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained.The roofing system can be of any choice but covering materialshall be Mangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roofshould be visible from the street.: Refer visual index.Slope 33 degree. Overhang 60 cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.:The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood, Colour: Natural Timber or White.Chajjas:Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façade: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.:Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Only paneleddoors and windows matching the design given in the vocabularyare allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowed and anyornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awning are notallowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyKerala State Tourism Department20Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationColourWall SurfaceColour: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade are notallowed. Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Rids Dale RoadTypology : Bungalow formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboard:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.Kerala State Tourism Department21Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationChajjas: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColourWall Surface: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.ColourSection 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.:30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The facade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Lily StreetTypology : Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Kerala State Tourism Department22Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationSection 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColourWall Surface: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.Colour: Yellow, white or off whiteKerala State Tourism Department23Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Napier StreetTypology : Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)Kerala State Tourism Department24Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationOpenings inthe façadeColourWall SurfaceColourSection 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentationFirst Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade are notallowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Queiro’s roadTypology : Bungalow formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoof:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.Roof StyleKerala State Tourism Department: The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained.The roofing system can be of any choice but covering material25Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationshall be Mangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roofshould be visible from the street.ColourEaveboardChajjas: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3M (heights has to be checked) . There is a moulding which is abreak line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. Thisfeature has to be maintained throughout the façade of everybuilding. The style of this break line should be adopted from thevocabulary given.Openings inthe façade: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColour: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off white. Cornices may be used if necessary,however the design should be matching to the design given in thevocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation:30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Kerala State Tourism Department26Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationSinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The facade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Elephinstine RoadTypology : Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColour:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street: Refer visual index. Slope 33 degree. Overhang 60 cms.Over hang portion on to the street should be of timber structureie. With timber rafters and tile, to be made visible from the streetbelow. The design of the timber rafter details should be adoptedfrom the vocabulary supplied with this guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.EaveboardChajjas: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms. Eaveboard style (refer visual index). Material: Wood, Colour: NaturalTimber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façade: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked)There is a moulding which is a break line between the G. Floorand F. Floor in this street. This feature has to be maintainedthroughout the façade of every building. The style of this breakline should be adopted from the vocabulary given.:Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15cms. Only paneleddoors and windows matching the design given in the vocabularyare allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowed and anyKerala State Tourism Department27Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awnings arenot allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColour: Natural, white or off white or nut brown: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary; however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabularySection 3 - BaseThe height of theBasementOrnamentation:30 to 60cms from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: Refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed. Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if requiredto be displayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Dutch Cemetery RoadTypology : Bungalow formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColour:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.Kerala State Tourism Department28Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationEaveboardChajjas: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColourWall SurfaceColour: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade are notallowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Kerala State Tourism Department29Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationName of Road : Burger StreetTypology : Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColour: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.Kerala State Tourism Department30Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationWall Surface: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.Colour: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Corporation RoadTypology : Bungalow formDominant Colour : White/Yellow/CreamNo. of floors : 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboard: The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained.The roofing system can be of any choice but covering materialshall be Mangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roofshould be visible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.Kerala State Tourism Department31Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationChajjas: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3M (heights has to be checked). There is a moulding which is abreak line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. Thisfeature has to be maintained throughout the façade of everybuilding. The style of this break line should be adopted from thevocabulary given.Openings inthe façade: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColourSection 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade are notallowed. Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Tower RoadTypology : Bungalow formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofKerala State Tourism Department32Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColourWall Surface: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.ColourSection 3 – Base: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.Kerala State Tourism Department33Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation:30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The facade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Rose Lane (North)Typology : Bungalow type/ Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3M (heights has to be checked). There is a moulding which is abreak line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. Thisfeature has to be maintained throughout the façade of everybuilding. The style of this break line should be adopted from thevocabulary given.Kerala State Tourism Department34Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationOpenings inthe façadeColourWall SurfaceColour: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off white. Cornices may be used if necessary,however the design should be matching to the design given in thevocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basement: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.Ornamentation: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required tobe displayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Rose Lane (South)Typology : Bungalow type/ Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoof:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.Kerala State Tourism Department35Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3M (heights has to be checked). There is a moulding which is abreak line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. Thisfeature has to be maintained throughout the façade of everybuilding. The style of this break line should be adopted from thevocabulary given.Openings inthe façade: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColour: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off white. Cornices may be used if necessary,however the design should be matching to the design given in thevocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basement: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.Kerala State Tourism Department36Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationOrnamentation: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required tobe displayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Ridsdale Road (Left)Typology : Bungalow type/ Street formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary givenSection 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3M (heights has to be checked). There is a moulding which is abreak line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. Thisfeature has to be maintained throughout the façade of everybuilding. The style of this break line should be adopted from thevocabulary given.Openings inthe façade: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in theKerala State Tourism Department37Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationvocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColourWall SurfaceColour: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off white. Cornices may be used if necessary,however the design should be matching to the design given in thevocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basement: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.Ornamentation: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required tobe displayed, are o be displayed on the façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Name of Road : Ridsdale Lane (Right)Typology : Bungalow Type and mostly open spacesDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof Style:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.Kerala State Tourism Department38Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationColourEaveboardChajjas:For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.:The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColourWall SurfaceColour:Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3 M(heights has to be checked). There is a moulding which is a breakline between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. This featurehas to be maintained throughout the façade of every building. Thestyle of this break line should be adopted from the vocabularygiven.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off white. Cornices may be used if necessary,however the design should be matching to the design given in thevocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed. Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if requiredto be displayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Kerala State Tourism Department39Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationName of Road : Church Lane (North)Typology : Bungalow formDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboardChajjas:The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained. Theroofing system can be of any choice but covering material shall beMangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roof should bevisible from the street.: Slope: 33deg. Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withthis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.Section 2 – The WallWall HeightOpenings inthe façadeColour: Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked)First Floor: 3 M (heights has to be checked). There is a mouldingwhich is a break line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in thisstreet. This feature has to be maintained throughout the façade ofevery building. The style of this break line should be adopted fromthe vocabulary given.: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabulary: Natural, white or off white or nut brown.Kerala State Tourism Department40Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationWall Surface: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.ColourSection 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basementOrnamentation: Yellow, white or off whiteCornices may be used if necessary, however the design should bematching to the design given in the vocabulary.:30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.: External lighting fixtures on the façade are not allowed.Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if required to bedisplayed, are o be displayed on. The facade door, as per theguidelines.Name of Road : Ballard Road (Right)Typology : Street abutting formsDominent Colour : WhiteNo. of floors : 1 or 2Section 1 - RoofRoofRoof StyleColourEaveboard: The predominant roofline of the street should be maintained.The roofing system can be of any choice but covering materialshall be Mangalore pattern tiles. No features other than the roofshould be visible from the street.: Slope: 33deg.Overhang: Sixty cms. Over hang portion on to thestreet should be of timber structure ie. With timber rafters and tile,to be made visible from the street below. The design of the timberrafter details should be adopted from the vocabulary supplied withhis guideline.: For the roofing material, the colour should be natural terracottacolour. The colour of the overhang portion of the roof seen fromthe street below, the timber shall be left unpainted and the tileshould be of natural terracotta colour.: The design and proportion of the eave board has to be adoptedfrom the vocabulary given. Eve board width 10 to 15 cms.Material: Wood. Colour: Natural Timber or White.ChajjasKerala State Tourism Department: Sloping chajjas can be used to functionally protect the openingsfrom the sun and the rains, the design shall be adopted from thevocabulary given.41Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationSection 2 – The WallWall Height : Ground Floor: 3.5 M (heights has to be checked). First Floor: 3M (heights has to be checked). There is a moulding which is abreak line between the G. Floor and F. Floor in this street. Thisfeature has to be maintained throughout the façade of everybuilding. The style of this break line should be adopted from thevocabulary given.Openings inthe façade: Windows shall not be recessed by more than 15 cm. Onlypaneled doors and windows matching the design given in thevocabulary are allowed. Only vertical grills/safety bars are allowedand any ornamental iron work/grills/jallis are not allowed. Awningare not allowed. Coloured/structural/reflective glass works are notallowed in the street. All designs for the openings of doors andwindows should match the design given in the vocabularyColour : Natural, white or off white or nut brown .Wall SurfaceColour: Plastered smooth to give the feel and visual appearance of a limeplastered finish.: Yellow, white or off white.Cornices may be used if necessary,however the design should be matching to the design given in thevocabulary.Section 3 – BaseThe height ofthe basement: 30 to 60 cms. from the street. Oxide/cement finishes are to beprovided and marble/granite or other finishes are not allowed.Plinth line is to be maintained through out the street as per theexisting plinth line.Ornamentation: refer visual index. External lighting fixtures on the façade arenot allowed. Sinage - House Name/name of occupant if requiredto be displayed, are o be displayed on. The façade door, as per theguidelines.plinth line.Kerala State Tourism Department42Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCHAPTER 5Special Regulations.Kerala State Tourism Department43Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationRoad Wideninga) If there are any new road widening lines proposed in the sanctioned Development:plans/ Master Plans of the Cochin Corporation shall consider the heritageprovisions and environmental aspects while considering applications fordevelopment permissions in these precincts. Necessary steps may be taken tomodify the Development plan/Regional Plan accordingly. Pending this action, theroad widening/development of new roads shall not be carried out.b) Roof Style :No widening of the existing roads shall be carried out in a mannerwhich may affect the existing heritage buildings (even if they are not included in aHeritage Precinct) or which may affect listed natural features.Incentive uses for heritage buildings20. In cases of buildings located in non-commercial use zones included in the HeritageConservation List, if the owner/owners agree to maintain the listed heritage building as itis in the existing state and to preserve its heritage stage with due repairs and theowner/owners/lessee give a written undertaking to that effect, owner/owners/lessee maybe allowed with the approval of the Tourism Conservation and Preservation Committeeto convert part or the whole thereof of the non-commercial area within such a heritagebuilding to a commercial/office user/hotel. Provided that if the heritage building is notmaintained suitably or if the heritage value of the building is allowed to be spoiled in anymanner, the commercial/office/hotel user shall be disallowed.Maintaining Skyline and Architectural Harmony21. Buildings within heritage precincts or in the vicinity of the heritage buildings/listednatural features shall maintain the skyline and follow he architectural style (without anyhigh rise or multi storyed development) as may be existing in the surrounding area, so asnot to diminish or destroy the value and beauty of or the view from the said heritagebuilding/heritage precincts or of the natural features. The development within theprecinct/ in the vicinity of the heritage buildings/natural features shall be in accordancewith the guidelines framed by the Cochin Corporation on the advice the TourismConservation Committee.Kerala State Tourism Department 44 Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationSigns and Outdoor display structures including Street Furniture22. The Cochin Corporation on the advice of the Tourism Conservation Committee shallframe regulations and / or guidelines to regulate signs, outdoor display structures andstreet furniture. Till such regulations and guidelines are framed, the following guidelinesmay be followed:a) National Building code to apply - The display or advertising signs and outdoordisplay structures on buildings and land shall be in accordance with: Part X - Signsand outdoor display structures, National Building Code of India.b) Additional conditions - In addition to sub - regulation A, above, the followingprovisions shall apply to advertising signs in different land use zones.c) Residential Zone: The following non-flashing neon signs with illumination notexceeding 40 watt light.i) One name plate with an area not exceeding 0.1 sq. m. for each dwellingunit;ii) For other users permissible in the zone, one identification sign or bulletinboard with an area not exceeding 10 sq.m. provided the height does notexceed 1.5 m.iii) “For Sale” or “For Rent” signs for real estate, not exceeding 2 sq. m. inarea provided they are located on the premises offered for sale or rent.Non-flashing business signs placed parallel to the wall and not exceeding 1m in height per establishment.Commercial Zones: Flashing or non-flashing business signs parallel to thewall not exceeding 1 m in the height provided such signs do not faceresidential buildings.d) Prohibition of advertising signs and outdoor display structures in certain cases:Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations of A & B, no advertising signor out door display structures shall be permitted on buildings of architectural,aesthetic, historical or heritage importance as may be decided by the CochinCorporation on the advice of the Tourism Conservation Committee or onGovernment buildings, save that in the case of Government buildings onlyadvertising signs or out door display structures may be permitted if they relate tothe activities for the said buildings own purposes or related programmes.Kerala State Tourism Department45Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservatione) Provided that if the Tourism Conservation Committee so advises, the CochinCorporation can refuse permission for any sign or outdoors display structure. TheCochin Corporation may on the advice of the Tourism Conservation Committeeadd to, alter or amend the provisions of sub-regulations A, B and C above.f) Signs, out door display structures (including street furniture) will require theapproval of the Tourism Conservation Committee, which may prescribeadditional guidelines for the same.Beach Area development23. The beach area has diverse landforms and natural systems and the beach zone is dotedwith rock filling to prevent sea erosion, the Chinese nets, fishing boats etc. There is rampparallel to coastal line, which is currently used by the pedestrians. As both sides of thispathway is not properly developed there is mushroom growth of bushes and by and largeit is used as a dumping ground of garbages. As the beach zone is the most importantscenic beauty in the Fort Kochi area, it is necessary to develop the beach with properlandscaping and provision of modern lighting. The beach can be developed as a tree-linedpromenade and with few fountains to break the monotony. The beach promenades tointegrate with the existing park and the heritage buildings. The various parks should alsobe developed and different landscape themes to visually enrich the pedestrian experiencealong the pathway.a) All development in the costal area should be consistent with the CoastalRegulation Zone.b) The land within the foreshore set back should be maintained and managed toconserve terrestrial, inter tidal, landscape and cultural features through theforeshore management plan as under:i) Signage, bollards, litter bins and small structures (toilet blocks) with in theforeshore reserve have a very low visual impact and are of a form (colour,material, size) consistent with the heritage structure.ii) Pedestrian access is the principal form of the access through the foreshorereserve and pass directed to people away from environmentally sensitiveareas.iii) Four-wheel drive, off road vehicles and motorbikes are not to bepermitted on the beach or within the foreshore reserve except forapproved boat launching facilities.Kerala State Tourism Department46Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationiv) Landscaping of the foreshore area should be with selected endemic plantspecies.Military Lands24. Military lands are lands under occupation of the Defense services or otherwise earmarked for defense services. The areas covered by Defense lands and certainadjoining areas as may be specifically notified, may be subjected to restrictions onconstruction or on the use of lands in the interest of safety and security of the defenseservices or the civil population living in the contiguous areas.GuidelinesMARINE INFRASTRUCTURE4. Marina and shore support facilities will be considered only in the designated locationsof fishing harbour. Marine structures and boat landing facilities existing and proposedwill strictly follow approved management guidelines of Harbour EngineeringDepartment.GuidelinesWATER AVAILABILITY5. Development proponents will endeavor to obtain water from a variety of sustainablesources, with collection of rainwater being a priority; detailed schemes will besubmitted along with preliminary application.6. Water conservation strategies like composting toilets and storm waterre-use will be incorporated in development proposals.7. All new proposals will have the mechanism of rainwater harvesting measures.SEWAGE TREATMENTGuidelines8. Management and monitoring measures to ensure that the following criteria are met:a) Provisions contained in Water Act, 1974 and effluent standards for thesewage laid down by Kerala State Pollution Control Board.Kerala State Tourism Department 47 Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationConstruction practices will ensure minimal site disruption.Proponents will develop on-site guidelines and controls for contractors,specifying appropriate construction practices.Minimal use and disposal of dangerous chemical cleaning products will beencouraged. Where disposal is unavoidable, low environmental impact productswill be sought.Proponents will prepare and adopt a product purchasing policy, whichmaximises use, reuse and recycling.MANDATORY PLANTING OF TREES14. The number of trees to be planted and their subsequent maintenance will be on thefollowing scale.a) Residential areas: Every household having over 100 sq.m. area will plant at least small ormedium variety in their premises as follows:TableBelow 100 sq.m.3 trees1001-200 sq.m. 5 trees201-300 sq.m. 10 trees301 sq.m. and above 10 trees plus 5 trees for every in crease of 100sq.m.b) Commercial or institutional cases: Commercial establishment will plant trees as follows:Below 200 sq.m.2 trees201-500 sq.m. 4 trees501 – 1000 sq.m. 6 treesAbove 1001 sq.m. 6 trees plus 2 trees for every in crease of 100sq.m.Kerala State Tourism Department49Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationIn addition, commercial or institutional areas will be landscaped instead of leavingthem without any vegetation.15. The local authority having jurisdiction will grant building permission subject to thecondition that the owner shall plant the prescribed number of trees.16. The owner of the premises or house will maintain the trees and will not fell themwithout the permission of the designated officer.WATERWAYS, CANALS AND STREAMSGuidelines17. No outlets from any hotel will be discharged to these drains and natural streams willnot be filled up.IMPLICATIONS OF COASTAL ZONE REGULATIONSMinistry of Environment and Forests vide notification under Sec. 3(1) andSec. 3(2) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, declared coastal stretches as CostalRegulations Zone (CRZ) and regulation activities in the CRZ in 1991 and imposingrestriction on industries, operation and process in the CRZ S.O. No. 944 (F) dated 15thDec. 1990. The Central Government declared the coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries,creeks, rivers and backwaters which are influenced by tidal action (in the landward side upto 500 m from the High Tide Line (HTL), the land between Low Tide Line (LTL) andHTL as Coastal Regulation Zone and imposing restrictions on the setting up andexpansion of industries, operation or processes etc in the said CRZ.The scheme area is restricted to developments through the above costal zone regulations.Kerala State Tourism Department50Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCHAPTER 6SPECIAL REGULATION TO RESTAURANTS,AYURVEDA CENTRES, HOUSEBOATSKerala State Tourism Department51Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationIntroductionRESTAURANTS18. The cuisine of Kerala is one of the most sought –after tourism products of God’sOwn Country. The number of tourists, who find our divine dishes irresistible, is fastincreasing. So is the number of restaurants, which cater to tourists from all over theworld. Hence it has become urgent to evaluate the quality and service standards ofrestaurants and classify the accordingly. This will ensure the customers high quality,hygienic services of international standards.As part of its ongoing efforts towards sustaining tourism products and ensuring highstandards in services, these guidelines are issued to regulate how restaurants will beclassified, the terms and conditions and the application format are placed atAppendix-F attached.General terms and conditions19. Classification from the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala is notmandatory to operate a restaurant in the State. Classification for newly operationalrestaurants must be sought with in 3 months of completion of restaurant projects.Operating restaurants may opt for classification at any stage. However, restaurantsseeking re-classification should apply one year prior to the expiry of the current periodof classification. If the restaurant fails to reapply one year before the expiry of theclassification order, the application will be treated as a fresh classification case.Once a restaurant applies for classification/re-classification, it should be ready at alltimes for inspection by the Restaurant Classification Committee of Kerala (RCCK).No requests for deferment of inspection will be entrained. Classification will be validfor 3 (three) years from the date if issue of orders or in case of re-classification, fromthe date of expiry of the last classification provided that the application has beenreceived with in the stipulated time mentioned above, along with all valid documents.Incomplete application will not be accepted. Restaurants applying for classificationmust provide the following documentation.a) All applications for classification or re-classification must be complete inall respectsKerala State Tourism Department52Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservationb) Application formc) Application feed) Prescribed clearancese) NOCs, certificates etc.( Incomplete application is liable to be rejected.)20. The application fees payable for classification are as follows:Star category1-Star2-Star3-Star4-Star5-StarClassification/reclassificationfee in Rs.6,00010,00021. The Restaurant Classification Committee of Kerala (RCCK) consist of the following:Secretary (Tourism) - ChairmanDirector, Department of Tourism - ConvenerPrincipal, IHMCT - MemberRepresentative from FHRAI - MemberRepresentative from HAI - MemberRepresentative from IATO - MemberRepresentative from TAAI - MemberFour members will constitute a quorumThe chairman, RCCK, will approve the minutes.22. The presence of facilities and services will be evaluated against the enclosedchecklist. Refer para 36 below.23. New projects will be required to adopt environment friendly practices.24. Existing restaurants being classified will need to conform to a phased plan for addingeco-friendly practices and facilities25. The quality of facilities and services will be evaluated against the mark sheet.26. The restaurant is expected to maintain required standards at all times. TheClassification Committee may inspect a restaurant at any time with out previousnotice.Kerala State Tourism Department53Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation27. Any deficiencies /rectification pointed out by the RCCK must be compiled withwithin the stipulated time, which has been allotted in consultation with the restaurantrepresentatives during inspection. Failure to do so will result in rejection of theapplication.28. The committee may assign a star category lower but not higher than that applied for.29. The restaurant must able to convince the committee that they are taking sufficientsteps for energy conservation, water harvesting, garbage segregation, anddisposal/recycling as per Pollution Control Board (PCB) norms and following othereco-friendly measures.30. For any change in the star category the promoters must apply afresh with anapplication form and requisite fees for the category applied for.31. Any change in the plans or management of the restaurant should be informed to theRCCK, Department of Tourism, and Govt. Of Kerala within 30 days. Otherwise theclassification will stand withdrawn/terminated.32. Applicants are requested to go through the checklist of facilities and servicescontained in this document before applying. Incomplete applications will not beconsidered.33. All cases of classification would be finalized within three months of the applicationbeing made.34. The Department of Tourism, Govt. of Kerala reserves the right to modify theguidelines/terms and conditions from time to time.Kerala State Tourism Department54Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation35. Awarding ScoresCriteriaExterior and groundsRestaurantMax.Marks8ScoreCommentsExteriors2/Approach2/Landscaping2/Exterior lighting 212 Furniture4/Furnishings2/Decor2/Cutlery and crokery4Public Areas 6 Furniture2/Furnishings2/Decor2ParkingKitchen68Minimum numbers as specified in thechecklistEquipment3/State of repair 2/Foodstorage 3Cleanliness 8 Overall impressionHygieneSafety and Security84Pot & Dish washing 2/Drinking water2/Staff facilities1/Pestcontrol2/Garbage disposal1Fire fightingequipment1/signage1/Awareness ofproedures1/public area and roomsecurity1Communication facilities 2 Phone Service1/Intenet access 1Services 8 Overall impressionEco-friendly-practicesStaff qualityOver ambienceTotal6108100Waste management, recycling/noplastics1/Water conservation,harvesting 1/Pollution control- air,water, sound, light 2/Alternative energyusage1Availability of trained staff 6/overallquality 2/ uniform 2OverallimpressionQualifying Score5*4*3*2*1*90%80%70%60%50%Kerala State Tourism Department55Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationCHECK LIST FOR FACILITIES &SERVICESGeneral 1* 2* 3* 4* 5*Minimum 2-mesl operation, 7 days a weak in season N N N N NEstablishment to have all trading license N N N N N24hrs lifts for building higher than ground plus two floors N N N N NRestaurants, public areas and kitchens fully serviced daily N N N N NAll floor surfaces clean and in good repair N N N N NParking facilities (Maximum no. of seats per unit car parking area 12 10 8 6 4RestaurantMulticuisine restaurant of min.30 pax and 600 sq.ft carpet area N N N N NSpeciality restaurant D D D N N24hrs coffee shop D D D N NFull service of all 3 meals in dining room N N N N NCrockery and glassware of high quality N N N N NCutlery to be at least stainless steel N N N N NKitchenRefrigerator with deep freeze N N N N NSegregated storage of meat, fish and vegetable N N N N NTiled walls, non-slip floors N N N N NHead covering or production staff D D N N NDaily germicidal cleaning of floors N N N N NClean Utensils N N N N NSix monthly medical checks for production staff N N N N NAll food grade equipment, containers N N N N NVentilation system N N N N NFirst-aid training for all kitchen staff N N N N NDrinking water N N N N NGarbage to be segregated – wet and dry N N N N NReceiving and stores to be clean and district from garbage area N N N N NInsectocutor N N N N NPublic AreasA lounge or seating in the lobby area D D D N NReception facility D D D N NSouvenir shop NA NA D D DPublic Telephone NA NA NA D NInternet facility and tourist information kiosk NA NA NA D DNews papers available N N N N NKerala State Tourism Department56Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationConference facilities NA NA NA D NStaff QualityStaff uniforms D D N N NHand gloves and cap for kitchen staff N N N N NEnglish speaking front office staff D D N N NGovernment recognized catering/hotel institutes 10% 15% 20% 40% 50%Staff welfare/facilities D D N N NStaff rest rooms D D N N NStaff locker rooms D D N N NDining Area D D N N NCommon ToiletsSeparate gents and ladies toilet N N N N NAccess to the toilets not through kitchen/restaurant N N N N NMinimum number of gents W.C 1 1 2 2 2Minimum number of ladies W.C 1 1 2 2 2Minimum number of gents urinal 1 1 2 2 2Cleaning of the area in every 2hrs 2hrs 2hrs 1hr 1hrA wash basin with running water, a mirror, a sanitary bin withlidseparate for gents and ladies with hand towels 4 4 4 4 4Minimum size of W.C. in Sq.ft. 12 12 15 15 15One W.C. brush per toilet seat N N N N NGuest toiletries including liquid soap to be provided D D N N NFloors and walls to have non-porous surfaces N N N N NEnergy saving lighting N N N N NA notice showing staff should wash their hands every time theyvisit bathroom (in Malayalam & English) N N N N NSafety and SecurityStaff trained in fire fighting drill N N N N NSecurity arrangement for all entrance N N N N NSmoke detectors D D N N NFire and emergency procedure notices displayed D D N N NStaff trained in first aid D D N N NFirst aid kit with over the counter medicines with front desk D D N N NEco-friendly practicesWaste Management N N N N NWater harvesting and conservation N N N N NWater recycling D D N N NEnergy saving lights N N N N NAlternate energy use D D D D DKerala State Tourism Department 57 Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationPollution control measures D D N N NNote: D = Desirable, N = Necessary, NA = Not Applicable. There is no relaxation in thenecessary criteria.AYURVEDA CENTRESIntroduction36. The Ayurvedic system of medicine has become very popular among tourists in recenttimes. Especially in Kerala, where Ayurveda is ‘a way of life’. Kerala is the only placewhere Ayurveda is practiced in its true and authentic form. Tourists from all over thecountry and abroad are seeking healing in Kerala’s numerous Ayurvedic centers. Andbecause of his popularity, the number of centers opening up across the State is alsosubstantially increasing. So much so that there is an urgent needs to evaluate the safetyand service standards of Ayurveda centers and classify them accordingly. This will bethe first step towards sustaining this unique tourism product. For the purposes ofclassification of Ayurveda centers, these guidelines are designed.Essential conditions for classification of Ayurveda centres37. Essential conditions are given below:Personnel. Treatment/therapy should be done only under the super vision of a qualifiedphysician with a recognized degree in Ayurveda.There should be at least two masseurs (one male and one female) having sufficienttraining from recognized Ayurveda institutions.Male masseurs will attend to the male patient and female masseurs attend the fenalepatients.Quality of medicine and health programmes. The center will offer only thoseprogrammes, which are approved by the approval committeeHealth programmes offered at the centre should be clearly exhibited. The time taken formassages and treatment should be stated. The general approved time limit for a massageis 45 minutesThe medicine used should be from an approved and reputed firm. The medicines shouldbe labeled an exhibited at the Ayurveda centre.Equipment. One massage table of minimum size 7ft x 3ft in each treatment room, madeup of good quality wood/ fibre or glassGas or electric stoveKerala State Tourism Department58Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationMedicated hot water facility for bathing and other purposesFacilities for sterilizationEquipment and apparatus should be clean and hygienicFacilities. A minimum number of two treatment rooms (One for males and One forfemales) having a minimum size of 100sq.ft(width not less than 8ft). The rooms shouldhave good ventilation. There should be an attached bathroom, of size not less than 20sq.ft. The toilets should have proper sanitary fittings and floors and walls should befurnished with tiles.One consultation room with a minimum size of 100sq.ft (width not less than 8ft.). Theroom should be well equipped with medical instruments, like BP apparatus, stethoscope,an examination couch, weighing machine etc.There should be a separate rest room (minimum size 100sq.ft, width not less than 8ft), ifthe centre is not attached to a hotel/resort/hospitalGeneral infrastructure of the Ayurveda centre should be good. Locality and ambience,including accessibility, should be suitable. Furnishing should be of good quality. Thecentre and surrounding premises should be kept clean and hygienicOptional conditions for classification38. Optional conditions for classification are:a. Ayurveda centers will be awarded the Green Leaf on the fulfillment of certainoptional conditions. These are the general construction, architectural features etc. of thebuilding should be of very high standards, the furnishings, curtains, fittings etc. should beof superior quality materials. There should be adequate parking space in the premisesThe bathroom should have facilities for steam bathb. Additional desirable conditions for centre seeking the Green Leaf are that thereshould be a separate hall for meditation/yoga. The centers should be located inpicturesque locations with green surroundings and a quiet ambienceThere should be a herbal garden attached to the centreProcedure of classification39. Every person operating an Ayurveda centre in the state, desirous of gettingclassification from the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala should applyfor classification in the prescribed application form. The application form is availableat the Directorate of Tourism, free of cost, sample given at Appendix G attached. Allthe applications duly filled should be addressed to the Director, Department ofTourism, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram – 33.Kerala State Tourism Department 59 Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationA fee o Rs. 2500/- should be enclosed with the application form by way ofDemand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, Department of Tourism, ParkView payable at Thiruvananthapuram.The Director, Kerala Tourism will, unless refused, issue a classification certificateto the Ayurveda centre on the recommendation of a committee consisting of thefollowing members, after inspection.Director, Kerala Tourism -ConvenorDirector, Indian Systems of Medicine- MemberProfessor Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurveda CollegeThiruvananthapuram- MemberRepresentative of Ayurveda College Kttakkal- MemberRepresentative of Indian Association of Tour Operators- MemberThe committee will specify the health programmes to be offered in each centre,after considering their facilities.40. The period of classification will be three years. After the expiry of the classificationperiod the centre has to apply for classification again. Ayurveda centers alreadyapproved by the Department of Tourism under the existing scheme will also have toapply for classification, if they so desire. If not, these approved units will beconsidered only as ‘Approved Ayurveda Centres’, till the expiry of the period ofapproval.41. The Department has prescribed regulatory conditions to be abided by promoters ofclassified Ayurveda centers. The promoters should furnish the acceptance of theseregulatory conditions in the prescribed form and execute an agreement on stampedpaper (Rs.50/-) with this.Kerala State Tourism Department60Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGovernment subsidies for classified Ayurveda Centres42. Ayurveda centers, which have been classified/approved by the Government ofKerala, will be eligible for claiming a 10% state investment subsidy or electric tariffconcession offered by the Department of Tourism, as per G.O. (MS) 140/98/GADdated23.03.1998.HOUSEBOATS43. The houseboats holidays of Kerala are increasingly becoming popular with domesticas well as international tourists. Consequently, the number of houseboats plying thebackwaters of Kerala has increased dramatically. So much so that there is an urgentneed to evaluate the safety and service standards of houseboats and classify themaccordingly. This will be the first step towards sustaining this unique tourism product.44. These guidelines are designed to provide criteria for classifying the houseboats inKerala, an initiative that will once again make Kerala pioneer in the tourism industryin India so far as emphasis on quality goes.45. A houseboat fulfilling all essential conditions prescribed by the Department ofTourism and another five of the ten optional conditions will be awarded the status ofGold star. Those fulfilling the essential conditions will be awarded the Silver Star.Essential conditions for approval Houseboats:46. The general construction of the houseboat should be good; the hull and valavarashould be of good condition; flooring should be of marine plywood.47. Size of rooms in the house boat should not be lesser than the specificationsmentioned below:Bed rooms : 80 Sq.ft.(minimum width-7 ft.)Living/Dining : 80 Sq.ftKitchen: 20 Sq.ft.Attached Toilet : 20 Sq.ft. (minimum width-3 ft.)Common toilet : 10 Sq.ft.Passages: 3 ft.wideBedrooms should be provided with an attached toilet. Toilets for guests should ofwestern style and should be cleanly maintained. A common toilet for the staff of thehouseboat should also be provided.The Kitchen must have provisions for protection from hazards byKerala State Tourism Department61Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationUsing fire proof materialsHaving at least two fire extinguishersStorage hold in the kitchen must be hygienic food materials on board should be packedproperly and store in as clean environmentFuel storage should not be near the kitchenThe houseboat should have at least two life buoys and 2 fire bucketsFurniture provided in the houseboat should be of good quality.Clean and good quality linen and toiletries should be used. Crockery and glasswareshould be of excellent quality.Houseboats must maintain and regularly update logbooks and tourist records.Staff members interacting with guests should be in uniform.The boat should have obtained a valid license from the appropriate authority for playingin the backwaters.Name, cut number and approval number should be painted on both sides of thehouseboat.Optional condition for approval48. The general construction of the houseboat should show distinctive qualities of luxury.The houseboat should be furnished with superior quality carpets, curtains,furniture etc.Alternative arrangements for discharging solid wastes and sewage, like scientificallydesigned septic tanks and chemical toilets.Houseboat should be battery operated.Provisions of 24-hour electricity on board the houseboat for lights and fans.Provision of 24 hour hot and cold running water.Availability of facility for purifying water on board the house boat.Provision of a refrigerator or icebox on board.Arrangement for providing guests a menu of their choice.Staff members interacting with guests should be experienced and fluent in English.Houseboats approved by the Department of Tourism should fly a flag inscribedwith the mnemonic of the accorded status. The flag will be approved by theDepartment of Tourism.The Green Palm certification of House BoatsThe houseboat satisfying the essential conditions and adhering to eco-friendlymeasures prescribed by the Department of Tourism will be awarded the GreenPalm Certificate. The condition under which houseboats will be accorded thisstatus are given below:Kerala State Tourism Department 62 Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationAlternate arrangements should be made to discharge solid wastes and sewage byproviding scientifically designed septic tanks or bio-chemical toilets.Alternate sources of energy for fuel, like solar power, to be used for heating,lighting etc.Arrangements of a system of separating recyclable from non-recyclable garbage.Organising the disposal of non-biodegradable garbage in such a manner so as notto harm the local environment.Use of paper bags, cloth bags and other alternatives instead of polythene bags,wherever possible.Use of recycled paper for stationary and other publicity materials.Use of locally available ethnic materials for construction of houseboats andfurniture.At least 75% of the workers in a houseboat should be employed from districts ofthe houseboat’s operation.Houseboats using out board engines should acquire a pollution control certificateevery three months from a competent authority.Procedure of approval49. Every person indenting to start operations ion the backwaters of Kerala should, ifdesiring to get classification, apply for approval to the Department of Tourism in theprescribed form. Those already operating houseboats should apply for the approval ifthey desire to get classification from the Department of Tourism. The applicationform is available at the Directorate of Tourism free of cost, sample enclosed atAppendix - H attached. The applications duly filled should be addressed to theDirector, Department of Tourism, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram.A fee of Rs.500/- per houseboat should be enclosed with the application form by wayof Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, Department of Tourism, Payableat Thiruvananthapuram.Unless the application is rejected, the Director of Tourism will issue a certificate ofapproval to the houseboat operator, on the recommendation of a committee. Thecommittee will give the recommendation after inspection of the houseboat. Membersof the committee are:Director of Tourism (Convenor)Representative of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)Representative of Approved & Classified Hotel Association ofKerala (ACHA)Two members nominated by the State GovernmentKerala State Tourism Department 63 Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation50. The approval will be valid for one year. The committee will inspect the houseboatsevery year between the months of September and October. The houseboats should bebrought or inspection at the place where the committee desires, at the expenses of theowners. The promoters should furnish a declaration accepting the regulatoryconditions to be abided by the promoters of approved houseboats in the prescribedform.Govt. Subsidies and License51. Only the houseboats approved by the Department of Tourism under this scheme willbe eligible for claiming 10% state investment subsidy, eligible as per G.O.(P) No.14/88/GAD dated 12.11.88. The classification obtained under this scheme is notsubstitute for the license/sanctions required will be obtained from the authoritiesconcerned under the existing rules and regulations.Statutory conditions for approval52. All houseboats approved by the Department of Tourism are required to furnish thefollowing information;Document relating to legal status, i.e. if the company is incorporated in theCompanies Act.Copy of the memorandum and Articles of AssociationCopy of the partnership deed and the certificated of Registration under thepartnership Act, if it is a partnership firmName and address of the proprietor etc, if it is a proprietary concern.53. Any license required from the irrigation Department or other concerned authoritiesto ply the boat in the backwaters should be obtained directly by the promoters. Theapproval by the Department of Tourism will be withdrawn in case of violation ofthese conditions, as and when brought to its notice. The houseboat should apply forapproval every year before the expiry of the period of validity.54. The promoter should display the approval certificate, logbook, tariff card on boardthe houseboat. The logbook should be made available for inspection when required.Inthe breech of any of the above conditions, the Department of Tourism has the rightto withdraw approval.Kerala State Tourism Department64Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationChapter 7APPROVAL PROCESSKerala State Tourism Department65Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation56. Requisite clearance as per CRZ Notification from the Ministry of Environment andForest will be required for activities falling within the purview. Implications of CRZnotification and guidelines for construction with in the CRZ regulation.57. For all other activities the development proposal should proceed in accordance withthe planning approval process relevant to the State Town Planning Regulationsrelated to the master plan, to be finally approved by the Tourism Conservation andPreservation Committee.58. Application format for land development for tourism development activities, otherthan those specifically covered under these guidelines is enclosed at Appendix Eattached.Kerala State Tourism Department66Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

GRADE SHEETStreet name: Napier Street (West Side)Building MunicipalityGrade I II III IV V VINo. No.Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationVIIVIIIIXAppendix BTotalGrade1 1/2329 B C B B C C C C A C 7002 1/2328 B C C C C C C C C C 03 1/2327 B C B C C C C C C C 5004 1/2326 B C B C C C C C C C 5005 1/2325 B C B C C C C C C C 5006 1/2324 B B B B C C C C A C 160078910111213141516171819202122GRADE SHEETStreet name: Burger Street (East Side)Building MunicipalityTotalGrade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXNo. No.Grade1 1/381 B C B B C C A C A C 12002 1/380 B A A B C C C A A C 27003 1/379 B A A B C C C A A C 27004 1/378 B A B B C C C A A C 22005 1/377 B A B B C C C A A C 22006 1/376 B A B B C C C A A C 22007 Vacant B C C B C C C C C C 08 1/375 B B B B C C C A A C 17009 1/374 B B B B C C C A A C 170010 1/373 B B B B C C C A A C 170011 1/372 B B B B C C C A A C 170012 1/371 B B B B C C C A A C 170013 1/370 B B B B C C C A A C 120014 1/369 B B B B C C C A A C 120015 1/368 B B B B C C C A A C 120016 1/365 B B B B C C C A A C 170017 1/363 B B B B C C C A A C 170018 1/362 B B B B C C C A A C 170019 1/361 B B B B C C C A A C 170020 1/360 B B B B B C C A A C 170021 1/358 B B B B C C C A A C 170022 1/357 B B B B C C C A A C 170023 1/356 B B B B C C C A A C 1700Kerala State Tourism Department67Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGRADE SHEETStreet name: Burger Street (West Side)Building MunicipalityIGrade I III IV V VI VII VIII IXNo. No.ITotalGrade1 1/352 B C C C C C C C A C 1002 1/354 B C B B C C C C A C 11003 1/353 B C B C C C C C A C 6004 1/330 B C B C C C C C A C 6005 1/331 B C C C C C C C A C 06 1/332 B C B B C C C C A C 11007 1/333 B B B C C C C C A C 11008 1/334 B C C C C C C C A C 1009 1/336 B C C C C C C C A C 10010 1/338 B B B B C C C A A C 170011 1/339 B C C C C C C C A C 1001213141516171819202122GRADE SHEETStreet name: Lilly Street (West Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/2286 B A A C A C C A A C 23002 1/2287 B C B B C C C C C C 10003 1/2288 B A A A C C C A A C 32004 1/2289 B A A A C C C A A C 32005 1/2290 B B B A C C C C C C 20006 1/2291 B A A A C C C A A C 32007 1/2292 B B A B C C C B C C 20508 1/2293 B B C A A A A A A A 2100910111213141516171819Kerala State Tourism Department68Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGRADE SHEETStreet name: Lilly Street (East Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/2298 B A B A C C C A A C 27002 1/2299 B A A A C C C A A C 32003 1/2330 B A A A C C C A A C 32004 1/2301 B A A A C C C A A C 32005 1/2302 B A B A C C C A A C 27006 1/2303 B A A A C C A A A C 33007 1/2304 B B B B C C C A A C 17008910111213141516171819202122GRADE SHEETStreet name: Princes Street (West Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/324 B B B C C C C C C C 10002 1/323 B B B C C C C C C C 10003 1/322 B A B B C C C A A C 22004 1/321 B C B B C C C C A C 11005 1/320 B B C C C C C C A C 6006 1/319 B B B B C C C C A C 16007 1/318 B C C C C C C C A C 1008 1/317 B C C C C C C C A C 21009 1/312 B A B B C C C C A C 110010 1/313 B C B B C C C C A C 10011 1/314 B C C C C C A C C C 220012 1/315 B A B B C C C A A C 160013 1/311 B B B B C C C C A C 160014 1/310 B B B B C C C C A C 160015 1/309 B B B B C C C C A C 160016 1/308 B B B B C C C C A C 160017 1/307 B A B B C C C A A C 220018 1/305 B B B B A A A A A A 210019 1/316 B B B C A C C C C C 1100Kerala State Tourism Department69Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGRADE SHEETStreet name: Princes Street (East Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/342 B B B B C C C C A C 16002 1/341 B B B A C C C A A C 22003 1/340 B C C C C C C C A C 1004 1/339 B B B C C C A C A C 12005 1/338 B B C C C C C C A C 6006 1/337 B B B B C C C A A C 17007 1/336 B B B C C C C C A C 11008 1/335 B B B C A A C C C C 12009 1/334 B A B B C C C A A C 220010 1/333 B A A A C C C A A C 320011 1/332 B A A B C C C A A C 270012 1/331 B C C C C C C C C C 013 1/330 B B B C C C A C A A 130014 1/329 B C B C C C C C C A 60015 1/328 B A B A C C C A A C 270016 1/327 B C B B C C A C C A 120017 1/326 B A B A C C C A A C 270018 1/325 B B C C C C C C C A 5001920GRADE SHEETStreet name: Peter celli Street (South Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/619 B B B C C C C C A C 11002 1/618 B C B C C C C C A C 6003 1/2045 B A A C C C C A A C 22004 1/2046 B A A C C C C A A C 22005 1/2047 B A A A C C C A A C 32006 1/2048 B B A C C C C A A C 17007 1/2049 B B B C C C C C A C 11008 1/2050 B B B C C C C C A C 11009 1/2051 B C C C C C C C C C 010 1/2052 B B B B C C C C A C 160011 1/2053 B B B B C C C A A C 170012 1/2054 B C C C C C C C A C 10013 1/2055 B B B C C C C A A C 120014 1/2056 B B C B C C C A A C 120015 1/2057 B B C B C C C A A C 120016 1/2058 B C C B C C C C A C 60017 1/2059 B C C C C C C C A C 100181920Kerala State Tourism Department70Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGRADE SHEETStreet name: Peter celli Street (North Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/593 B A A A C C A A A A 34002 1/596 B C C C C C A C C A 2003 1/597 B B B B C C A A C A 18004 1/598 B B B B C C A A C A 18005 1/599 B B B C C C A A A A 14006 1/600 B B C B C C A A C A 13007891011121314151617181920GRADE SHEETStreet name: Napier Street (East Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/2312 B B B B C C C A A C 17002 1/2311 B B B B C C C A A C 17003 1/2310 B B B B C C C A A C 17004 1/2309 B A A B C C C A A C 27005 1/2308 B A A B C C C A A C 27006 1/2307 B A A B C C C A A C 27007 1/2306 B B B B C A C C A C 1700891011121314151617181920Kerala State Tourism Department71Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGRADE SHEETStreet name: Elephantine Street (West Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/2126 B B B B C C C C C C 15002 1/2127 B A A A A A C A C A 34003 1/2128 B B B C C C C C A C 11004 1/2129 B A A A A A A A A A 36005 1/2130 B B B B C C C C C C 15006 1/2131 B A A A A C C A A C 18007891011121314151617181920GRADE SHEETStreet name: Elephantine Street (North Side)BuildingNo.MunicipalityNo.Grade I II III IV V VI VII VIII IXTotalGrade1 1/2296 B C B C C C C C C C 5002 1/2296 B B B A C C C A C C 21003 1/296 B A A A C C C A A C 32004 1/2297 B B B B C C C A C C 16005 1/291 B B B B C C C A C C 16006 1/2301 B B B B C C C A C C 16007 1/286 B B B B C C A A A C 1800891011121314151617181920Kerala State Tourism Department72Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationAppendix CElements to be conserved in the areaChinese Fishing NetsVasco Da Gama SquarePierce Leslie BunglowOld harbour houseKoder HouseDelta StudySanta Cruz BasilicaLoafer’s Corner/Princes StreetVasco HouseVOC GateParade GroundThe United ClubThe Bishop’s HouseFort ImmanuelThe Dutch CemeteryDavid HallThe Cochin ClubSt. Francis ChurchBastion BunglowHolland Bastion (Light House)Gelderland Bastion (Thakur House)Pattani MosqueFort Kochi Juma Mazjid (Calvathy Mosque)House where St. Francis StayedLocation of Old St. Gruz ChurchTaverna - Our Lady of Hope / Life:Oduthappadi (Dutch Gate)Santa Cruz MaidanamVaypeen Church (Our Lady of Hope)Dutch PalaceParadesi SynagogueJew TownJew CemeteryBlack Jew SynagogueKerala State Tourism Department73Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationBlack Jew CemeteryCoonen CrossBazar AreaOld Palace of Kozhi MaharajahThirumala Devaswom TempleJain TempleDevaresa Kini’s HouseKochangadi AreaChembittapallyPalliparambukavu TempleShanta Mahalakshmi TempleKeraleswar TempleDamodar TempleKonkani Sonar TempleSreemat Janardhana TempleAmaravathy Althara Bhagavathi TempleGujarathi Krishna MandirPandithan Marathi TempleDariastanSamudri MataKerala State Tourism Department74Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationAppendix DStreet Precincts to be conserved in the areaFORT KOCHI1. Princes Street2. Burger Street3. Fossc Road4. Lilly Street5. Napier Street6. Dutch Cemetery Road7. Quirose Street8. Petercelli Street9. Rose Street10. Parade Road11. River Road12. Church Road13. Tower Road14. Bastian Street15. Bellard Road16. Dispensary Road17. Calvathy Road18. Elephinston Road19. Bishop Karithara RoadMATTANCHERRY1. Palace Road2. Chorali Road3. Amman Kovil Road4. Bazar Road5. Kochangadi Road6. Jew Street7. Darsalam RoadKerala State Tourism Department75Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationAppendix E(Refer to Para No: 58)APPLICATION FORMAT FOR LANDDEVELOPMENT/CREATION OF NEW TOURISMFACILITIES/RE-CLASSIFICATION(Specimen copy. Not to be filled in. Furnish details in company letterhead)General Name of the proposed tourism facility : ............................................................................ Purpose of the facility(Please add a separate sheet, if necessary) : ............................................................................ Name and address of the promoters/ownersWith a note on their business antecedents : ............................................................................ Complete postal address of the facility : ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tel: .......................................... Fax: ................................Email:........................................................ Status of the owners/Promoters : ............................................................................If public/private limited company, copiesof memorandum and Articles of Association : ............................................................................If partnership, a copy of partnership deedAnd certificate of registration :.............................................................................If proprietary concern, name and addressof proprietor/certificate of registration : ............................................................................ Date on which the facility becameOperational (in case of reclassification) : ............................................................................ Details of site with postal address,Survey number, village, local body,taluk and district : ............................................................................Details of the facility Plot area (in sq. metres) with title-owned/leased with copies of sale/lease deed : ............................................................................ Total land area, (in hectares) built-up area (in sq. metres.), carpet area (in sq. metres).The area for each facility should be indicated in sq.ft.Kerala State Tourism Department76Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation Details of fire fighting measures/hydrants etc : ............................................................................ Details of measures for energy conservationand water harvesting and other eco-friendlymeasures and initiatives. :Certificates/No Objection Certificates (attested copies) Clearance certificate from Municipal HealthOfficer/Sanitary Inspector giving clearance toYour establishment from sanitary/hygienicpoint of view :.............................................................................Sanctioned building plans :............................................................................. If classified earlier, a copy of the earliercertificate of classification issued by theDepartment of Tourism :............................................................................. Any other license from local authority as may be requiredThe above-mentioned approvals/No Objection Certificates are the responsibility of theowners/promoters/concerned company as the case may be. The Department’s approvalis no substitute for any statutory approval and the approval given is liable to be withdrawnwithout notice in case of any violation or misrepresentation of facts.Details of application fee A fee of Rs.500/- per land development/re-classification houseboat should be enclosedwith the application form by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director,Department of Tourism, Payable at Thiruvananthapuram Details of DD in the name of Director, Department of tourism, Government of Kerala,payable at TrivandrumPlace:Date:SignatureKerala State Tourism Department77Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGeneralAppendix F(Refer to Para No: 18)APPLICATION FORMAT FOR CLASSIFICATION OFRESTAURANTS(Specimen copy. Not to be filled in. Furnish details in company letterhead) Name of the Restaurant : ............................................................................ Name and address of the promoters/ownersWith a note on their business antecedents : ............................................................................ Complete postal address of the restaurant : ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tel: .......................................... Fax: ................................Email:........................................................ Status of the owners/Promoters : ............................................................................If public/private limited company, copiesof memorandum and Articles of Association : ............................................................................If partnership, a copy of partnership deedAnd certificate of registration :.............................................................................If proprietary concern, name and addressof proprietor/certificate of registration : ............................................................................ Date on which the restaurant becameOperational : ............................................................................ Details of restaurant site with postal address,Survey number, village, local body,taluk and district : ............................................................................ Details of restaurant site with distance fromAirport/railway station/city centre/downtownshopping area (in km)/nearest touristattraction /centre/ name of theroad passing by etc. : ............................................................................Details of the Restaurant Plot area (in sq. metres) with title-owned/leased with copies of sale/lease deed : ............................................................................ Copy of Land Use permit from localAuthorities (if applicable) : ............................................................................Kerala State Tourism Department78Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation Star category being applied for : ............................................................................ Total built-up area (in sq. metres.), carpet area of the restaurant portion (in sq. metres.),capacity of the restaurant (No. of pax), carpet area of the kitchen (in sq. metres.), detailsof public area-lobby/lounge, shopping area, conference halls, parking facilities, facilitiesfor the physically challenged persons, communication facilities and any other additionalfacilities. The area for each facility should be indicated in sq.ft. Details of fire fighting measures/hydrants etc : ............................................................................ Details of measures for energy conservationand water harvesting and other eco-friendlymeasures and initiatives. : Air conditioning details for restaurant,public areas. :.............................................................................Certificates/No Objection Certificates (attested copies) Certificate/license from panchayath/Municipality/corporation to show that yourEstablishment is registered as a restaurant :............................................................................. Clearance certificate from Municipal HealthOfficer/Sanitary Inspector giving clearance toYour establishment from sanitary/hygienicpoint of view :............................................................................. Sanctioned building plans/occupancyCertificate :............................................................................. If classified earlier, a copy of the earliercertificate of classification issued by theDepartment of Tourism :............................................................................. Any other license from local authority as may be requiredThe above-mentioned approvals/No Objection Certificates are the responsibility of theowners/promoters/concerned company as the case may be. The Department’s approvalis no substitute for any statutory approval and the approval given is liable to be withdrawnwithout notice in case of any violation or misrepresentation of facts.Details of application fee Details of DD in the name of Director, Department of tourism, Government of Kerala,payable at TrivandrumPlace:Date:SignatureKerala State Tourism Department79Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationAppendix G(Refer to Para No: 39)APPLICATION PROFORMA FORTHE CLASSIFICATION OF AYURVEDA CENTRES1. Name of the Ayurveda Centre, if any : _________________________________________________________________________________2. Name of the promoters with full postal address : _________________________________________________________________________________3. Status of owners/promoters, whethercompany is (copy of Memorandum andArticles of Association may be furnished)a) Partnership firm (copy of partnershipdeed certificate of registration underpartnership Act may be furnished): ___________________________b) Proprietary concern(if yes, give nameand address of the promoters): ___________________________4. Location of the centre along with full address : _________________________________________________________________________________5. Details of location(a) Area: ___________________________(b) Title(whether outright purchase) : Yes NoIf yes, copy of the registered lease deedshould be furnished(c) Survey number: ___________________________(d) Village, taluk and district: ___________________________(e) Distance from nearest town: ___________________________(f) Distance from nearest railway station : ___________________________(g) Distance from nearest airport: ___________________________6. If centre is attached to a hotel/resort/ospital : ___________________________Kerala State Tourism Department80Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation7. Details of the building : ___________________________(a) Plinth area(floor-wise): ___________________________(b) Building number(c) Details of building license from local body(attach blueprint of the building andcopy of building license): ___________________________: ___________________________8. Details of facilities : ___________________________Room type Nos. Sizea. Health room : ___________________________b. Attached Toilet : ___________________________c. Consultation room : ___________________________d. Rest room : ___________________________e. Hall for yoga/meditation : ___________________________f. Number of guest rooms : ___________________________(if attached to hotel/resort)g. Medicine room : ___________________________h. Bath tubs attached to toilets : ___________________________i. Other facilities (please specify. Attach : ___________________________separate sheet if necessary)______________________________________________________9. Details of equipment : ___________________________a. Massage table (number and size) : ___________________________b. Gas or electric stove : Yes Noc. Medicated water facility : Yes Nod. Facilities of sterilization : Yes Noe. Facility of steam bath : Yes Nof. Others, if any (please specify) : ___________________________10. Details of personnela. Name and address of consultant Physician : _________________________________________________________________________________b. Qualification of consultant Physician : ___________________________(attach copy of the relevant certificates)c. Number of male masseurs : ___________________________d. Number of female masseurs : ___________________________11. Quality of medicine and health programmesa. The firm that supplies medicines : ___________________________Kerala State Tourism Department81Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation(with full address)______________________________________________________b. The health programmes offered(specify : ___________________________length of each treatment programme)12. Acceptance of the regulatory condition : ___________________________(this should be furnished in theprescribed proforma)13. Application fee (details of DD) : ___________________________(a demand draft for Rs.2,500/-drawn infavour of the Director, Department of Tourism,Government of Kerala, Park View,Thiruvananthapuram 695 033, is to beenclosed with the application)Full name & designation of the applicant: ___________________________Place:Date:Kerala State Tourism Department82Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationPROFORMA OF ACCEPTANCE OF REGULATORY CONDITIONSThe DirectorDepartment of TourismGovernment of KeralaPark ViewThiruvananthapuram – 695 033Dear Sir,Subject: Acceptance of Regulatory ConditionsI have received a copy of the Regulatory Conditions prescribed by theDepartment of Tourism for the classification of Ayurveda centres,and wish to confirm that I shall abide by the same and such otherconditions as may be laid down from time to time by the Departmentof Tourism for the classification of Ayurveda centers.Yours faithfully,SignatureName in block letters :Managing director/Partner/ProprietorName of company/houseboat :Date:Place:Kerala State Tourism Department83Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationAppendix H(Refer to Para No: 49)APPLICATION PROFORMA FORTHE CLASSIFICATION OF HOUSEBOATS1. Name of the houseboat/company, if any : _________________________________________________________________________________2. Name of the promoters with full postal address : _________________________________________________________________________________3. Status of owners/promoters, whethercompany is (copy of memorandum andArticles of Association may be furnished)a) Partnership firm (copy of partnershipdeed certificate of registration underpartnership Act may be furnished)b) Proprietary concern : ___________________________4. Telephone/Fax/Emailed : ___________________________5. Details of houseboat cut number : ___________________________Canal license number and period of validity : ___________________________Length: ___________________________Breadth: ___________________________Old/new vallam: ___________________________Outboard engine: HP_________________________6.Location from where the houseboat is operated : _________________________________________________________________________________7.Details of facilitiesRoom type Nos. Size1. Bedroom(s) : ___________________________2. Toilet(s) : ___________________________3. Living/dining : ___________________________4. Kitchen : ___________________________5. Passage (width to be given) : ___________________________6. others(please specify) : ___________________________Kerala State Tourism Department84Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

8.Number of staffGuidelines for Conservation and Preservation______________________________________________________: ___________________________9. Details of safety equipment : ___________________________Number of lifebuoysNumber of fire bucketsNumber of fire extinguishersOther, if any (please specify)10.Facilities on board (please tick wherever applicable): ___________________________: ___________________________: ___________________________: _________________________________________________________________________________a. Solid waste disposal (septic tank/chemical toilets/directly intobackwater)b. Battery operated Yes Noc. Provision for electricity for light & fan on board Yes Nod. Provision for cold and hot running water on board Yes Noe. Provision for purifying water on board Yes Nof. Refrigerator/icebox on board Yes Nog. Arrangements for food as per the menu of guest’schoice Yes No11. Acceptance of regulatory conditions12.Details of application feeTO BE FILLED BY THOSE APPLYING FOR ‘GREEN PALM’ CERTIFICATEBriefly describe1. Solid waste & sewerage disposal system use : _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Use of alternate source of energy : _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Garbage disposal method : _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. Practices to avoid use of polythene bags : _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. Practices of using recycled paper for stationary& publicity materialsKerala State Tourism Department85: ___________________________Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and Preservation_____________________________________________________________________6. Practices of using local ethnic materials forconstruction and furniture: ________________________________________________________________________________________________7. Employment from local communitiesTotal number of employees: ___________________________Number of employees from the district ofhouseboat’s operation: ___________________________8. Details of certification obtained from competentauthority on the performance of engine: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Kerala State Tourism Department86Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationPROFORMA OF ACCEPTANCE OF REGULATORY CONDITIONSThe DirectorDepartment of TourismGovernment of KeralaPark ViewThiruvananthapuram – 695 033Dear Sir,Subject: Acceptance of Regulatory ConditionsI have received a copy of the Regulatory Conditions prescribed by theDepartment of Tourism for Approval of Houseboats, and wish toconfirm that I shall abide by the same and such other conditions asmay be laid down from time to time by the Department of Tourismfor approved houseboats.Yours faithfullySignatureName in block letters :Managing director/Partner/ProprietorName of company/houseboat :Date:Place:Kerala State Tourism Department87Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi

Guidelines for Conservation and PreservationGuidelines for the Conservation and Preservation ofSpecial Tourism Zone - Fort Kochi, as per theTourism Conservation and Preservation and TradeAct, Kerala 2001Kerala State Tourism Department88Special Tourism Zone- Fort Kochi