Occupancy Load and Space Requirements in Buildings

171 Questions

What is the occupant load per 100 sq. m. of plinth for an assembly with fixed or loose seats and a dance floor?

166.6

What is the occupant load per 100 sq. m. of plinth for a residential building?

In what type of occupancy does the occupant load include a provision for sleeping accommodation?

Institutional

For which type of occupancy does the occupant load vary depending on the floor level (street floor and upper sales floors)?

Mercantile

What is the minimum height of a habitable room with a flat roof, measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of the ceiling?

$2.75$ meters

In areas subject to flooding, what is the minimum height of the plinth for stilt/covered parking spaces?

$45$ cm above the high flood level

What is the minimum size of a single-bedded room in a hostel?

$7.5$ sq.m

What is the minimum width of a bathroom?

$1.10$ m

For which occupancy type is a maximum height of $8.8$ meters permitted?

Exhibition cum Convention Centre

What is the minimum size and width required for a shop?

Size: $6.0$ sq.m, Width: $1.2$ m

What is the maximum height permitted for bathrooms and water closets in an assembly hall or an educational building?

4.2 meters

What is the minimum size and width required for a vending stall or kiosk?

Size: $3.0$ sq.m, Width: $1.2$ m

What is the minimum size and width required for a water closet (W.C.)?

Size: 1.10m, Width: 0.90m

What are the minimum and maximum heights permitted for air-conditioned habitable rooms?

Minimum height: 2.4m, Maximum height: 4.2m

What is the minimum size of the ventilation shaft required for a bathroom or water closet?

0.3 sq.m in area

Where should at least one wall of a bathroom or water closet be situated?

On an exterior open space or a ventilation shaft

What material should the platform or seat or flooring of a bathroom or water closet be made of?

Water-tight non-absorbent material

What is the minimum height required for the smooth impervious material finishing on walls or partitions of a bathroom or water closet?

1m above the floor

What is the minimum height required for handrails in a ramp for pedestrians?

0.90 m

What is the minimum width required for a ramp in a hospital?

2.25 m

For every 9 meters of ramp length, what length of landing should be provided?

1.5 m

What is the minimum slope required for a ramp for pedestrian traffic?

1 in 12

What is the minimum width required for a ramp for vehicular traffic?

2.25 m

What material should be used for the surface of a ramp?

Any non-combustible material

How many car lifts are required for vehicles up to 200 parking spaces?

Two car lifts

What is the minimum size required for a garage within a building?

2.5m x 5.5m

What is the minimum clear distance required between the plot boundary/edge of the road and the basement line?

What is the maximum height permitted below the soffit of the slab for a basement?

3.9m

In non-residential buildings, how far should lofts be from the entrance?

For water closets and urinals, what is required for each in terms of flushing cisterns?

Flushing cistern of adequate capacity

For impervious floor covering in toilets and urinals, in which direction should the floor slope?

"Towards the drain"

What is required for sewerage outlets if there is no municipal sewerage system available?

Both septic tank and soak pit connection required

What is the maximum area allowed for a mezzanine floor as a percentage of BUA of the room?

50%

What is the minimum height required above a mezzanine floor?

2.2m

In which type of building may lofts be provided?

Both residential and non-residential buildings

What is the minimum open space required from other boundaries of the plot for constructing a basement?

1.5m

What are basements permitted to be used for?

Storage, air conditioning equipment, parking spaces, and other uses as specified by GoM.

What is the required minimum head-room in a passage under the landing of a staircase and under the staircase?

2.2 meters

What is the maximum height of a riser in any occupancy?

17.50 cm

What is the required minimum width of the tread without nosing for staircases of a residential building?

25 cm

What is the minimum ceiling height for an upper basement above the average ground level?

0.6 meters

What must be implemented to prevent surface water from entering the basement?

Adequate drainage measures

What is required on each floor or mid-landing in residential buildings?

Refuse chutes/garbage chutes

What is required in every residential or non-residential building for a cooperative society or apartment owners/lessees association?

An office room

Where should letter box rooms be located?

On the ground floor or other convenient location for every unit in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancy.

What are the requirements for an independent and ventilated electric meter/service utility room?

It must have proper ventilation and be located on the ground floor or other floors.

Where should numbers of each floor be displayed?

Conspicuously painted in figures at least 15 cm large on the wall facing the flights of a stairway or at a suitable visible place.

What are the requirements for refuse chutes/garbage chutes in residential buildings?

They may be provided on each floor or mid-landing.

What is the maximum permissible gradient for a ramp?

1 in 8

In buildings more than 24m high, how many lifts should be provided?

At least two lifts

What is the purpose of the grounding switch provided at ground floor level for lifts?

Enable grounding the lift cars in an emergency

Where should the lift machine room be located?

Separate from other areas and exclusive to lift machinery

What is the minimum required height for parapets and handrails on roof terraces, balconies, etc.?

1.5m from the finished floor level

How many pipes of 10cm diameter are required for a roof area of 200-sq.m for effective rainwater drainage?

What is the maximum height permitted for a boundary wall above ground level, considering open type construction for the top 0.9m?

$3.3$m

What is the minimum level difference allowed for cantilevered and open canopies above entrances and staircases?

$0.3$m

For high-rise residential buildings over 70m tall, what type of lift must be included?

Service lift with stretcher use

What is the minimum distance required for porches to be clear of the plot boundary?

$1.5m$

How are balconies restricted in terms of location?

They cannot be enclosed or on the ground floor.

What can common terraces be used for?

Additional recreational green space only.

What is the maximum allowable height of a boundary wall above ground level if specific cases like correction facilities or transformer stations apply?

$3m$ above ground level.

What is required if parapets and handrails on roof terraces, balconies, etc., need to deviate from the standard height?

Approval by commissioner.

What are the restrictions regarding balconies in high-rise residential buildings?

Must not obstruct drainage or reduce minimum marginal open space.

What is the minimum distance required between a septic tank and a bore well or tube well?

12m

What is the minimum distance required for a septic tank from the nearest habitable building?

What is the minimum width required for the main entrance to a high-rise or special building?

$4.5m$

What is the minimum distance required between an overhead water storage tank and the terrace or soffit?

$1.5m$

For parking facilities, how many car lifts are required for up to 200 parking spaces?

$2$

What is the maximum height permitted for a podium above ground level?

$32m$

For institutional, assembly, business or mercantile buildings with 1000 or more employees, what facility must be provided?

Crèche

What is the maximum height permitted for a service floor in a medical building or a building over 70m high?

2.5m

What percentage of the total Built Up Area (BUA) is allowed for a Yogalaya or Fitness Centre in a residential building?

Approval from which department is required for the construction of bore wells/tube wells/open wells?

State Ground Water Survey Department

What type of gate should be installed as the main entrance to a high-rise or special building?

Ornamental gate

For what type of buildings is a Crèche facility mandatory?

Institutional, assembly, business or mercantile buildings with 1000 or more employees

What is the minimum area required for a tiffin room for every 800 students or part thereof in an educational building?

15 sq. m

In case of educational development by an institution on their vacant land, what percentage of the plot area must be provided mandatorily for a playground?

40%

For educational development by an institution on their land, what happens if the existing open area is less than 40% of the plot area and additional FSI is due?

Open area need not be reduced further

Who may amend the special design requirements for educational buildings in consultation with the Education Department of the State Government?

The Commissioner

What is the minimum open area that should be maintained if the existing open area is more than 40%?

40% of plot area

Under what condition may the provision of 40% play area within the plot of an Educational Institution not be insisted upon?

If the ownership of Play Ground/POS abutting to the plot is with the Educational Institution

What is the minimum width required for an access path/walkway from plot entry to building entrance?

1.5 m

What is the minimum size required for general wards in buildings for medical use?

40 sq.m with no side less than 5.5m

How many categories of disabilities are identified under Differently Abled People as per the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995?

"Differently Abled People" provisions are also applicable to which groups?

"Elderly, pregnant women and mothers with small children on prams"

What is required for differently abled persons in public buildings/facilities having BUA more than 2000 sq.m?

Access path and walkways up to lift/staircase on ground level/stilt/podium from drop off zone

What should be the maximum gradient for any slope on an access path/walkway from plot entry to building entrance?

1 in 20

What should be provided where transfer has to be made from a vehicular surface to a pedestrian surface?

Ramps or lifts

What should kerb ramps preferably provide?

Access for wheelchairs and strollers as well as bicycles and pedestrians

What should finishes on access paths/walkways have?

Nonskid surface with a texture traversable by a wheelchair

According to the regulations, how should open spaces be provided for each building or wing?

Open spaces should be separate or distinct for each building and each wing should have separate open spaces.

How should the front open space be measured if the building plot abuts a road proposed to be widened?

From the resulting road widening line.

What is the purpose of measuring open spaces for light and ventilation perpendicular to the building line?

To ensure adequate natural light and ventilation for the building occupants.

In what scenario can open spaces between wings be utilized differently based on their dependence on light and ventilation?

If one of the wings does not depend on the open space between them, it can be utilized for the other wing's requirement.

What is the minimum rear open space required for narrow plots in residential and commercial zones with a depth less than 15m?

For a narrow plot in a residential or commercial zone with a width less than 11.5m but more than 9m, what is the restriction on the height of the building?

Not to exceed 5 storeys or 15m

What is the relaxation for open space allowed for narrow plots in industrial zones with one dimension smaller than 16m?

Reduction to 3m on all sides

What is the maximum width permitted for a building on a narrow plot with a width less than 11.5m but more than 9m?

5.5m

In what scenario can the front open space be reduced to 3m and rear open space reduced to 1.8m?

When depth is less than 11.5 m but more than 9 m

What is the maximum depth permitted for any building in a narrow plot?

30m

For which type of plots will the relaxation shown in Table No.19 not apply?

Plots under reconstruction/redevelopment scheme under specific acts

In areas where the majority of plots are less than 11.5 m in width or depth, what action may the Commissioner take?

Prescribe building lines for row houses

What is the minimum rear open space required for a commercial building on a plot larger than 1000 sq.m and an average width/depth of more than 20m?

6.8m

In which type of building is a glass facade without a dead wall inside considered to provide light and ventilation?

Residential buildings

What is the additional building area permitted at upper floors to make up for deficiencies in open space?

Up to 10sq.m

In which zone do buildings up to 4 storeys or 16m in height require a minimum 6m open space around them?

Industrial Zone

What provision allows relaxation of minimum open spaces in plots in residential and commercial zones?

Table No 17

What is the minimum rear marginal open space required for plots abutting amenity open space with no exclusive access?

For redevelopment in Gaothan/Koliada/Adivasi Pada with height restrictions, what is the maximum ground coverage of the structure allowed?

75%

What is the front set-back requirement for residential, commercial, and industrial zones on express highways or roads wider than 52m?

6.0m

For industrial zones in island city, what is the segregating distance requirement from the zonal/plot boundary?

In Reconstruction/Redevelopment Schemes, what is the minimum front open space requirement for a building up to 32m in height?

3.0

What is the minimum side and rear marginal open space required for buildings with heights more than 70m?

9.0m and 12.0m respectively

What is the minimum front open space requirement for cinemas/theatres from the edge of the road?

12.0m

What is the minimum width requirement for open spaces around educational buildings, hospitals, and maternity homes?

6.0m on all sides

What are the front set-backs in island city for most buildings?

4.5 m

For buildings in Gaothans/Koliwadas/Adiwasipada in residential zones, what are the front set-back requirements?

N.A.

What are the side and rear marginal open space requirements for rehab and composite buildings where rehab component is equal to or more than 50%?

3 m and 4 m respectively

What is the maximum height permitted for a sanitary block in the side or rear marginal open spaces of a high rise building?

3 m

What is the minimum distance required between covered parking spaces and any access road in a high rise building?

7 m

What is the maximum length permitted for a cantilevered and unenclosed canopy over each entrance and staircase in a building?

$5.5$ m

What is the minimum distance required for an unenclosed porch open on three sides to be away from the main building in a high rise construction?

$3.0$ m

What is the maximum projection for ornamental projections and flower beds in Gaothan area for plots up to 250 sq.m?

0.60 m

What is the minimum distance required for porches to be clear of the plot boundary?

$1.5$ m

What is the maximum height permitted for a sanitary block in the side or rear marginal open spaces of a high rise building?

$3.0$ m

What is the maximum gradient for any slope on an access path/walkway from plot entry to building entrance?

$1:20$

For air conditioning split unit installation, what is the maximum width of the platform at a height of $0.60$ m above the floor level?

$0.45$ m

In what type of occupancy does the occupant load include a provision for sleeping accommodation?

Institutional Occupancy

What are the requirements for refuse chutes/garbage chutes in residential buildings?

Minimum diameter of $450$ mm and maximum height of $15$ m.

What are the side and rear marginal open space requirements for rehab and composite buildings where rehab component is equal to or more than $50\text{%}$?

$6\text{m}$ on one side, $9\text{m}$ on other side, and $12\text{m}$ at rear.

What should be provided where transfer has to be made from a vehicular surface to a pedestrian surface?

A ramp with a maximum gradient of $1:10$.

What are the front set-backs in island city for most buildings?

6 m

In addition to the parking spaces provided for mercantile (commercial) buildings, parking spaces for transport vehicles shall be provided at the rate of one space for each 2000 sq.m of floor area or part thereof exceeding the first 400sq.m of floor area. The space shall not be less than what size?

$3.75m \times 7.5m$

Where can parking spaces, including mechanical/automated, be provided according to the regulations?

Underneath the building, in basements, podiums, within its stilted portion, or on upper parking floors or in separate structures if exclusively used for parking.

In a residential zone, with covered parking garages with open type enclosures of a size of $2.5m \times 5.5m$ with a height of 2.75 m above ground level, at what rate should covered garages be provided?

One covered garage for every 400-sq.m or part thereof of plot area.

For all non-residential, assembly and non-assembly occupancies, how many additional parking spaces should be provided?

10 per cent additional parking spaces

What is the minimum distance required around the building for proper maneuverability of vehicles if parking is accommodated in the side and rear open spaces?

$3m$

In sites of cinemas, theatres, auditoria and assembly halls with a front margin space of 12 m or more, how many rows of uncovered parking may be allowed?

$1$ row

For which type of occupancy should two-wheeled motor cycle parking space equal to the required number of four-wheeled parking spaces be provided?

Commercial buildings

What is the maximum number of transport vehicle parking spaces that need to be provided?

6 spaces

For which type of buildings can additional parking beyond the stipulated requirement be proposed at the option of developer?

Malls and commercial buildings

What is considered as maximum area per car parking space when considering construction area for additional parking?

40 sq.m including maneuvering area and car lifts etc.

For residential tenements, how many parking spaces are required for a 300 sq.m carpet area?

For hotels, how many parking spaces are required for a total floor area of 1200 sq.m?

For government office buildings with 2000 sq.m of office space, how many parking spaces are required?

For mercantile uses with a floor area of 1000 sq.m, how many parking spaces are required?

For hospitals and medical institutions with a total floor area of 2500 sq.m, how many parking spaces are required?

$16\rac{3},{4}$

For cinemas and theatres with a total number of seats being 1200, how many parking spaces are required?

For stadia and clubs with a seating capacity of 500 and additional occupancy for restaurants, how many parking spaces are required?

For industrial use with a floor area of 2000 sq.m, how many parking spaces are required?

For storage use with a floor area of 500 sq.m, how many parking spaces are required?

For shopping centers with a total floor area of 1800 sq.m and shop areas over 20 sq.m in size, how many parking spaces are required?

What is the maximum height allowed for a building within the outer funnel of vision to preserve the western view from Phirozshah Mehta Garden on Malabar Hill?

75.44m above Reduced Level with reference to Town Hall Datum

What is the maximum height permitted for buildings within the funnel of vision to preserve the eastern and southern view of the Backbay and Marine Drive area from Kamla Nehru Park on Malabar Hill?

21.35m including terrace, staircase, or lift room

What factors may be considered by the Commissioner to permit a building more than 21.35m high in the funnel of vision to preserve the eastern and southern view of the Backbay and Marine Drive area?

Contours of the area, surrounding developments, and plot location

What is the restriction for development in the inner funnel of vision to preserve the western view from Phirozshah Mehta Garden on Malabar Hill?

No development permitted

Which structures are not included in reckoning the height of a building?

Chimneys and parapet walls

What is the maximum permissible illumination for non-flashing and neon signs on buildings?

60 Watt light

Where should no advertising sign or outdoor display structure be permitted?

On buildings of architectural, aesthetical, historical or heritage importance

What is the maximum area allowed for a 'For sale' or 'For rent' sign for real estate?

3 sq. m in area

What is the requirement for signs/display structures erected on buildings concerning height?

Should not exceed the height of topmost part of the building/height prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority

What is the minimum area allowed for each dwelling unit/unit name plate?

0.1 sq.m.

What is the maximum area permitted for one identification sign or bulletin board for other uses?

10 sq.m.

What is required to prevent signs/display structures from obstructing the light and ventilation of the building?

Civil Aviation Authority approval

What is the authority responsible for preparing Colour Coded Zoning Maps for height restrictions near aerodromes?

The Airport Authority of India (AAI)

In what circumstances is a NOC from the AAI required regardless of the height of a structure?

For structures in red-zone areas

What is the minimum clearance required from overhead electric supply lines for verandahs, balconies, or similar structures?

2.5m vertically and 1.2m horizontally for low and medium voltage lines

What is the restriction regarding habitable construction under overhead transmission electric lines?

No habitable construction is allowed in the Line of Sight (LOS)

Who is responsible for phasing out the removal of overhead electric supply lines as per the Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 2010?

The electric company

Under what circumstances may the Municipal Commissioner restrict the height of buildings, structures, or installations?

For operational requirements or for telecommunications or other forms of communications of the Government or public sector undertakings

What permits are required for redevelopment of existing filling and service stations?

NOC from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation and the CFO

Study Notes

Every basement in a building must meet specifications, including ceiling height and waterproofing. (a) The ceiling of an upper basement should be between 0.6 and 1.2 meters above the average ground level, and may be flush with the ground level beyond the building line. (b) Adequate drainage measures must be implemented to prevent surface water from entering the basement. (c) Walls and floors must be watertight and have damp-proofing treatment. (d) Access to the basement must adhere to certain requirements, including staircase and ramp specifications. (e) Cabins provided in the basement must meet size and clearance requirements. (v) An office room is required in every residential or non-residential building for a cooperative society or apartment owners/lessees association. (vi) A letter box room is required on the ground floor or other convenient location for every unit in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancy. (vii) An independent and ventilated electric meter/service utility room is required on the ground floor or other floors with proper ventilation. (viii) Refuse chutes/garbage chutes may be provided on each floor or mid-landing in residential buildings. (ix) Corridors must meet minimum width requirements based on the building type and height. (x) Doors must meet certain width and height requirements, with additional provisions for exit doors. (xi) Stairways must meet specifications for width, flight length, riser height, and tread width and finish. (xii) In case of an exit stairway, it must conform to the requirements stipulated in Regulation 47. (xiii) The minimum head-room in a passage under the landing of a staircase and under the staircase is 2.2 meters. (xiv) The number of each floor shall be conspicuously painted in figures at least 15 cm large on the wall facing the flights of a stairway or at a suitable visible place. (xv) The minimum width of a staircase other than a fire escape is given in Table No. 16, which specifies minimum widths for different occupancies and building heights. (xvi) The maximum height of a riser is 17.50 cm in any occupancy, but on an internal stairway within a dwelling unit, a riser may be 25 cm high. (xvii) The minimum width of the tread without nosing for staircases of a residential building is 25 cm, and for other occupancies, it is 30 cm and shall have a non-slippery finish.
The main entrance to a building or plot for a high-rise or special building must be at least 4.5m wide and not obstruct the movement of fire engines or trucks. The entrance gate should open inward and be at least 4.5m tall for fire engine clearance. Ornamental gates are permissible.
Approval from the Hydraulic Engineering Department of MCGM is required for the construction of bore wells/tube wells/open wells. Construction must adhere to the provisions of the State Ground Water Survey Department.
Every overhead water storage tank must be in proper hygienic condition, with a distance of 1.5m between the tank and the terrace or soffit. Construction must follow the guidelines issued by the Hydraulic Engineering Department of MCGM.
Septic tanks must be located at least 12m away from sources of drinking water, such as wells, and 3m away from bore wells or tube wells. They must also be as far as economically feasible from the nearest habitable building but not closer than 2m. Construction must follow the relevant provisions of IS Code 2470-1985 Part I & II.
In every residential building, a Yogalaya or Fitness Centre with toilet facilities is permitted, subject to certain conditions. The application for the proposed centre must be made by the Cooperative Housing Society or Apartment Owners Association, and the area allowed is equivalent to 2% of the total Built Up Area (BUA). The centre must not be used for other purposes, and ownership must vest only with the society or association.
For institutional, assembly, business or mercantile buildings with a total number of employees of 1000 or more, a Crèche of minimum 40 sq.m BUA must be provided.
For parking facilities, the parking floors above ground/stilt floors must be accessible by ramp or minimum two car lifts for up to 200 parking spaces. The height of the parking floor shall not be more than 2.4m below the soffit of the beam. Additional height may be allowed for mechanical parking.
A podium may be permitted in plots of 1000 sq.m or more. The podium may be used for parking, provision of DG sets, substations, and other facilities. The height is limited to 32m above ground level, and ramps must be provided in accordance with regulations.
A service floor of height not exceeding 1.8m may be provided in a building exclusively for the provision/diversion of services. A service floor with a height exceeding 1.8m may be allowed in a medical building or a building over 70m high with special permission from the Commissioner.
In areas where amenity open space is accessible from all plots and has no exclusive access, the rear marginal open space for plots abutting such open space should be a minimum of 3m.
For redevelopment in Gaothan/Koliada/Adivasi Pada with height restrictions, the ground coverage of the structure should not exceed 75% of the plot area, and open spaces should be left to consume the FSI (Floor Space Index) without affecting the light and ventilation of adjacent buildings and provide proper drainage facilities.
Front set-backs from the Street Line/Plot Boundary and set-backs from the zonal boundary vary depending on the location and type of zone. For instance, on express highways or roads wider than 52m, the front set-back is 6.0m for residential, commercial, and industrial zones. In island city, most front set-backs are 4.5m. For plots in Gaothans/Koliwadas/Adiwasipada, front set-backs are N.A. for residential zones, less than 9m for streets 6m and more, and 4.5m for streets less than 6m.
For industrial zones, the segregating distance from the zonal/plot boundary is 6m for island city industrial buildings, 9m for island city residential buildings, and 52.50m for hazardous buildings.
Provisions for open spaces in plots under Reconstruction/Redevelopment Schemes under various acts differ based on the scheme and the height of the building. For instance, for rehab and composite buildings where the rehab component is equal to or more than 50%, the front open space for a building up to 32m is 3.0m, and side and rear marginal open spaces may be reduced to 3.0m. For buildings with heights more than 32m but up to 70m, the side and rear marginal open spaces should not be less than 6m and 9m for buildings with heights more than 70m and 12m beyond 120m, subject to fulfilling fire safety requirements.
Open spaces for various types of buildings have specific requirements. For instance, educational buildings, hospitals, and maternity homes require a minimum space of 6m wide on all sides, while cinemas/theatres require a minimum front open space of 12m from the edge of the road or 37m from the center of a National Highway/State Highway/Major District road, whichever is more.
For four wheeled vehicles, specific parking spaces are required based on the occupancy of the building or area.
In the case of residential tenements, one parking space is required for every 45 sq.m of carpet area up to a certain limit, with additional parking for visitors.
For redevelopment projects, the parking requirements differ based on the occupancy and size of the tenements.
For hotels, one parking space is required for every 100 sq.m of total floor area, and for lodging establishments, one parking space is required for every 120 sq.m of total floor area.
For educational uses and hostels, one parking space is required for every 35 sq.m of administrative office area and public service area.
For government, semi-public, or private office business buildings, one parking space is required for every 37.5 sq.m of office space up to 1500 sq.m, and one parking space for every 75 sq.m of additional space for areas exceeding 1500 sq.m.
For mercantile uses (markets, department stores, shops, and other commercial uses), one parking space is required for every 40 sq.m of floor area up to 800 sq.m, and one parking space for every 80 sq.m of floor area for areas exceeding 800 sq.m.
For industrial use, one parking space is required for every 150 sq.m of floor area, with a minimum of two spaces.
For storage, one parking space is required for every 150 sq.m of floor area, with a minimum of two spaces.
For hospitals and medical institutions, one parking space is required for every 150 sq.m of total floor area, with one parking space for ambulance parking in larger institutions.
For cinemas and theatres, parking spaces are required equivalent to eight percent of the total number of seats.
For shopping centers, one parking space is required for every 150 sq.m of total floor area, with one parking space for every 50 sq.m of floor area for shops over 20 sq.m in size.
For stadia and clubs, one parking space is required for every 100 seats, with additional parking as required for other occupancies like restaurants.
Exceptions to the parking space requirements include limited-width plots and the redevelopment of heritage structures.
For certain uses like data centers and data warehouses, the parking requirements may be reduced to 50% of the stated regulation.
In the case of educational buildings, school bus parking is required.
The Municipal Commissioner is required to prepare a detailed report on permissible heights for buildings based on the datum level of each plot, using a model from IIT, Mumbai.
The Commissioner has the authority to prescribe maximum height restrictions for buildings or structures, which may be less than the permissible height under the regulations.
Height restrictions only apply to the portion of the plot falling within the lines of the funnel of vision as marked on the Development Plan.
In the vicinity of aerodromes, structures, installations or buildings may be subject to height restrictions based on the Colour Coded Zoning Maps prepared by the Airport Authority of India (AAI), which can be found on their website.
Buildings or structures requiring additional height beyond the permissible top elevation on the maps must obtain prior NOC from the AAI, and structures in red-zone areas require prior NOC regardless of height.
No building, radio masts or similar installations exceeding 150m in height are permitted within 20km from an aerodrome reference point without permission from the Civil Aviation Authorities.
Slaughter houses, abattoirs, butcher houses or areas for activities that may attract high flying birds are not permitted within 10km from an aerodrome reference point.
For building sites abutting railway track boundaries, new construction or reconstruction is not allowed within half the height of the building or 3m from the boundary, and a NOC from the concerned railway is not required for development beyond 30m, subject to certain conditions.
The minimum clearance from overhead electric supply lines for verandahs, balconies or similar structures is 2.5m vertically and 1.2m horizontally for low and medium voltage lines, 3.7m vertically and 2.0m horizontally for high voltage, and 3.7m (plus 0.3m for every additional 33,000V) vertically and 2.0m (plus 0.3m for every additional 33,000V) horizontally for extra high voltage.
For sites affected by overhead transmission electric lines, the portion under the lines may be used for LOS as required under Regulation No 27 with safety measures, but no habitable construction is allowed in the LOS.
The electric company is required to phase out the removal of overhead electric supply lines in a time-bound manner as per the Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 2010.
The Commissioner may restrict the height of buildings, structures, or installations for operational requirements or for telecommunications or other forms of communications of the Government or public sector undertakings.
In the redevelopment of existing filling and service stations of Petrol, Diesel, Compressed Natural Gas or any other Motor Vehicle Fuel, change of use may be permitted while retaining the minimum area required for the existing station, subject to NOC from the Controller of Explosives and the CFO.

Reg 36, 37

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