Court says community road rule needs legislative support

Guideline from the central govt would keep new residential streets open to public

The Supreme People's Court responded on Tuesday to a new urban planning guideline issued by the central government saying that roads in new residential communities should be open to the public rather than reserved for the private use of a community's residents.

The guideline, issued on Sunday, sparked heated debate, but the court noted in a news conference that legislative action would be needed before it could be enforced.