Building Setbacks and Regulations

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What side margin is needed for a plot less than 7.0m wide?

  • As per non-congested area rules
  • 1.0m
  • 2.0m
  • Nil (0.0m) (correct)

What front setback is required for a plot abutting a 4.0m wide road?

  • 2.25m from the center of the road (correct)
  • No setback is required
  • 3.0m from the edge of the plot
  • 1.0m

Why is a 2.25m setback needed for roads less than 4.5m wide?

  • To widen the road to 4.5m (correct)
  • To provide more parking space
  • To maintain symmetry
  • To increase FSI

For a building 20m tall, what extra marginal distance is needed?

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Which rules apply to marginal distances for a 25m tall building?

<p>Non-congested area rules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interior chowks in a building?

<p>For ventilation and natural light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a congested area, what is the height limit for standard setback rules?

<p>15m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not maintaining the required marginal distance?

<p>The approval will be rejected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required if a congested area plot is next to a road less than 4.5m wide?

<p>Provide 2.25m setback (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What side margin is required for a plot that is 7m wide?

<p>0.0m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Side Margin for Narrow Plots

No side margin is required if a plot is less than 7.0m in width.

Front Setback Rule

A front setback of 2.25m from the center of the road is required for a plot abutting a 4.0m wide road.

Road Widening Setback

A 2.25m setback for roads less than 4.5m wide is required to ensure the road can be widened to a standard width of 4.5m.

Additional Marginal Distance

For a building with a height of 20m, an additional marginal distance of 1.0m is required.

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Marginal Distance Rules

For a building 25m in height, non-congested area rules apply for marginal distances.

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Purpose of Interior Chowks

Interior chowks provide ventilation and natural light to the building.

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Height Limit in Congested Areas

In a congested area, standard setback rules apply to buildings with a height limit of 15m.

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Consequences of Not Maintaining Marginal Distance

If a building does not maintain the required marginal distance, the building approval will be rejected.

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Setback for Congested Plots

If a congested area plot is next to a road less than 4.5m, a 2.25m setback must be provided.

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Side Margin for 7m Plot

For a 7m wide plot, the required side margin is 0.0m.

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Study Notes

  • Plot widths less than 7.0m require no side margin.
  • A plot abutting a road of 4.0m width requires a front setback of 2.25m from the center of the road.
  • A 2.25m setback is required when a road is less than 4.5m wide to widen the road to 4.5m.
  • For a building with a height of 20m, an additional marginal distance of 1.0m is required.
  • Non-congested area rules apply to buildings that are 25m in height concerning marginal distances.
  • Interior chowks in a building provide ventilation and natural light.
  • In a congested area, buildings up to 15m in height must adhere to standard setback rules.
  • Building approval will be rejected if the required marginal distance is not maintained.
  • A congested area plot next to a road less than 4.5m requires a 2.25m setback.
  • For a 7m wide plot, the required side margin is 0.0m.

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