Article I: Land Ownership, Rental & AreaShop Management

1.1. Land parcels are primarily sold, rented, and managed through the AreaShop plugin.

1.2. Players may purchase or rent land and properties via AreaShop to gain ownership or temporary residency or commercial rights.

1.3. Ownership and rental records will be maintained in the AreaShop system.

Article II: Claiming Land Outside AreaShop

2.1. Land not listed in AreaShop must be claimed by marking its perimeter with red concrete blocks. The land claim is valid down to bedrock except in cases of server infrastructure requiring access under the land. Players are entitled to all mineral rights under their land.

2.2. A claim must form a fully enclosed shape to be valid.

2.3. Claims must be publicly registered with the MREPUBLIK Government to be enforced.

2.4. Any land left unclaimed is considered public and can be claimed by others. Roads and railways are property of either the MREPUBLIK Government or settlement and cannot be claimed.

Article III: Neighbour Proximity Rules

3.1. A minimum distance of 3 blocks must be maintained between neighbouring land claims unless both parties agree to be direct neighbours.

3.2. If a land plot is purchased as part of a pre-designed community (e.g., city plots), the 3-block rule does not apply.

Article IV: Distance from Established Towns & Cities

4.1. All new land claims (including AreaShop purchases and red concrete claims) must be at least 250 blocks away from an officially recognised town or city.

4.2. Towns and cities must be registered with the server administration to be considered official.

4.3. If an unregistered settlement grows large enough, the MREPUBLIK Government may designate it as an official town or city, enforcing the 250-block rule retroactively.

Article V: Special Zones & Server Projects

5.1. The server administration may designate certain areas as special zones for major server projects, such as public buildings, infrastructure, or event spaces.

5.2. If land needs to be reclaimed for a special zone, affected players will receive fair compensation based on the size and value of their land.

5.3. Compensation may include in-game currency, resources, or an equivalent plot of land in another location.

5.4. Players will be given a minimum notice period of 7 days before land reclamation occurs.

Article VI: Land Use Categories

6.1. Land ownership must align with designated land use categories:

• Residential: Areas for homes and personal builds.
• Commercial: Areas for shops, markets, and trade centres.
• Industrial: Areas for large-scale farms, factories, or redstone contraptions.
• Farming: Areas designated for agricultural use, such as crop farms and animal pens.

6.2. Players must follow zoning rules and may require approval from the MREPUBLIK Government to change land use.

6.3. Misuse of land (e.g., turning residential land into a large commercial operation) may result in fines or forced relocation.

Article VII: Modifying Existing Buildings

7.1. Players may not demolish an existing building on their land claim without prior approval from city officials or the MREPUBLIK Government.

7.2. Any major modifications to a building’s design must maintain the general architectural style and not drastically alter its original form.

7.3. If the land is not owned or rented, the city, town or the MREPUBLIK Government has limited authority to renovate or demolish existing buildings at their discretion.

7.4. If the land or building is up for resell, the land owner retains the rights and protections granted by the server until sold. The building may not be modified by the city, town or MREPUBLIK Government.

7.5. Failure to comply with modification laws may result in fines, land confiscation, or forced restoration of the original structure.

Article VIII: Land Disputes, Incorporation & Abandonment

8.1. If two players dispute ownership, the MREPUBLIK Government will mediate based on AreaShop records or red concrete claims.

8.2. If a player is inactive for 60 days, their land (both AreaShop and red concrete claimed land) may be repossessed. If a player returns before 60 days, the timer resets.

8.3. Abandoned or unclaimed land reverts to public property and may be resold or reassigned.

8.4. Disputes regarding new property developments, including roads and infrastructure, will be handled through the MREPUBLIK’s Government mediation.

8.5. If a player or the city objects to the design of a new property or road, an appeal must be filed with the MREPUBLIK Government within 7 days of construction.

8.6. Staff will review objections based on server aesthetics, land use categories, and proximity rules before issuing a decision.

8.7. If a design is deemed inappropriate, players may be required to modify or relocate their build at their own expense.

8.8. In cases where major infrastructure is affected, the city administration has final authority on design disputes and alterations.

8.9. If a land claim exists in the wilderness, but a city or town expands and incorporates the area, the owner of the land may choose to either integrate into the city’s zoning and regulations or sell the land to the city at fair market value.

8.10. If the landowner refuses to integrate and their build does not align with city zoning laws, the MREPUBLIK Government will mediate a resolution, which may involve an exemption from integration, relocation, modification, or purchase by the city.

Article IX: Enforcement & Penalties

9.1. Violations of these land laws may result in warnings, fines, or forced removal of structures.

9.2. Players who repeatedly ignore land ownership rules may have their build rights restricted or removed.

9.3. Any disputes must be brought to server admins or MREPUBLIK Government for resolution.

9.4. The server owner (SnoweyRawr) has absolute final decision making which may supersede town and city officials and the MREPUBLIK Government.