Module 4 - Housing Laws

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What percentage allocation for parks and playgrounds corresponds to a density of 201-225 lots per hectare in economic housing?

7% (correct)

Which type of facility is mandatory for a saleable lot count of 10 and below?

Tricycle Terminal

Neighborhood Center (correct)

Elementary School

Convenience Center

What is the allocation percentage for community facilities in socialized housing with a density of 151-225 lots per hectare?

0.5%

1.5% (correct)

2.0%

1.0%

Which of the following road functions is NOT evidenced in a hierarchy of road functions?

Light Rail Transit Signup and view all the answers

What is the density range for a subdivision that allows for a high school facility according to the table?

500-999 lots Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear height for the ground floor line in building design standards?

1.80 meters Signup and view all the answers

What was established by the State to ensure adequate social services in the field of housing?

National Housing Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum riser height allowed for stairs?

0.25 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)?

Complete eradication of homelessness Signup and view all the answers

What is the required minimum corridor width according to building standards?

1.10 meters Signup and view all the answers

How far must a building be set back from the property line for every additional storey beyond two?

0.30 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which program assists organized associations of underprivileged citizens to purchase land?

Community Mortgage Program Signup and view all the answers

What powers were devolved from HLURB to LGUs in March 1993?

Approval of subdivision plans Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width for sleeping room windows?

0.60 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which method of government intervention involves acquiring land based on its current value before it is needed?

Land Banking Signup and view all the answers

What is the clear ceiling height required above and below winding and circular stairways?

2.00 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the total free area of openings required for a room's windows?

10% of the floor area Signup and view all the answers

The law governing the creation of the National Housing Authority was enacted in which year?

1975 Signup and view all the answers

What type of land acquisition involves a contractual agreement with a private firm?

Public-Private Partnership Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clearance height requirement for doors in general, except for bathrooms and mezzanine?

2.00 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of condominium planning remains under HLURB after the devolution of powers?

Review of planning and design Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended distance between shade trees when planting along roads?

5 meters Signup and view all the answers

What restriction is placed on types of plants in designated planting strips?

Coconut and other high-growing plants are not allowed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for someone who damages trees in public places?

Imprisonment for 6 months to 2 years or a fine of 500 to 5,000 pesos Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of land should be allocated for parks in high-density housing?

9% Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum right-of-way required for interior subdivisions to connect to the nearest public road?

10 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed block length for subdivisions?

400 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which requirement is mandatory for local governments related to parks and playgrounds?

They must accept donated roads, alleys, and playgrounds. Signup and view all the answers

For blocks exceeding 250 meters, which of the following is required?

A pathwalk of 3 meters or an alley of 2 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required slope of the crown of roads?

1.5% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of housing requires the largest minimum lot area for economic housing?

Single detached Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth and setback requirement for subdivision entrances to accommodate passenger loading and unloading?

3.00m x 5.00m Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pathwalk width required for socialized housing projects not exceeding 60 meters?

3 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius requirement for collector road intersections?

R = 6m, r = 4.5m Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum lot area required for a single-detached house in a medium-cost subdivision?

100 sq.m Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum selling price for medium-cost subdivision projects?

Above P1,700,000.00 to P4,000,000.00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required frontage for a regular single-detached lot?

10 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum setback required from the front of an economic housing unit?

3 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum floor area for a family dwelling unit in a condominium?

36 sqm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required if a condominium project is within 800 meters from a publicly accessible park?

Parks/Playgrounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the water supply requirement for open market housing regarding household connections?

individual connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required width for access roads in condominium projects?

8 meters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Building Laws - Housing and Land Use

Laws Governing Planning and Design of Subdivisions/Housing Projects: The Philippines has laws governing the planning and design of subdivisions and housing projects. These include the creation of the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the enactment of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA).
NHA Responsibilities: The NHA is tasked with developing and enforcing policies and guidelines for housing development. This includes the reservation, conservation, and utilization of public lands designated for housing and resettlement. They ensure quality housing and a decent standard of living for citizens.
UDHA Objectives: The objectives of the UDHA include creating affordable, decent housing with basic services; rationally using and developing urban land; creating a balanced urban and rural interdependence; establishing an equitable land tenure system; improving Local Government Unit (LGU) capabilities; and involving the people effectively in housing programs.
Government Intervention: Government intervention in land acquisition includes programs like Community Mortgage Programs (assisting associations of underprivileged and homeless to purchase land), land swapping, land consolidation, and land banking (acquiring land in advance of need for planned development). Other methods include joint ventures and public-private partnerships.
Expropriation: Expropriation is used as a last resort if other methods of land acquisition fail.
HLURB Powers Devolved to LGUs (EO 71): This Executive Order devolved the powers of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) to approve preliminary and final subdivision schemes and development plans to LGUs. This includes economic and socialized housing projects, along with review and permits governing condominium buildings.
DHSUD (RA 11201): This law merged the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and the HLURB to create the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). DHSUD now manages housing, human settlements, and urban development. The department is the main entity for all planning, policy-making, and program coordination of these concerns. It focuses on affordability of basic needs.
Human Settlements: This comprises physical components of shelter and infrastructure, along with community services (education, health, etc.).
Urban Development: This involves the occupation and use of land for activities like residential, commercial, and industrial.
*Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) and National Housing Authority (NHA): These are corporations that play key roles in housing programs. (HDMF operates a provident savings system for employees) (NHA functions in housing production and financing).
National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC): Aims to make affordable home mortgages available.
Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC): Develops and implements low-income housing programs.
Home Guaranty Corporation (formerly Home Insurance Guarantee Corporation- RA 8763): Guarantees the payment of mortgages, loans, and other credit facilities, especially for residential purposes. It also encourages private investment in socialized, low-cost mass housing projects.
Economic Housing Program: Suitable for average and low-income families with affordable costs (no more than 30% of gross family income).
Socialized Housing Program: For the homeless and disadvantaged sector.
Economic and Socialized Housing Projects Rules and Standards: Defines maximum selling prices and specifies the different types of development (horizontal and vertical).
Hierarchy of Basic Needs: Lists priority needs for planning: water, movement, storm drainage, waste disposal, parks, and electricity.
Site Selection Criteria: Factors include resource availability, zoning compliance, physical suitability, and accessibility.
Planning Considerations (Land Use): Factors include area planning guidelines, provision for future improvements, site preservation, and easements (water, utilities, right-of-way).
Circulation: Road design hierarchy is essential, including major, collector, minor roads, motor courts, and alleys.
Road Right-Of-Way: Specifications for various road types (major, collector, minor) based on project size and type of housing (economic vs. socialized).
Interior Subdivisions: Specific guidelines for minimum right-of-way, setbacks, block length, alley and path width, and intersection distances in subdivisions.
Building Design Standards: Minimum ceiling heights, stairway dimensions, corridor widths, stair clearances, and door sizes are outlined. (e.g. clear headroom of 2 meters for stairs and corridors),
Distances Between Buildings: Minimum distances between buildings for light and ventilation, especially necessary when the facing facades have limited openings. This affects commercial, residential or socialized developments.
Parking Requirements: A minimum number of parking spaces per housing unit and off-site parking locations are addressed.
Certificate of Registration and License to Sell: Requirements for subdivision sales registrations and licenses are specified. and development permit validity and scope.
Plantings and Trees: Guidelines for tree planting and conservation, especially along rivers or creeks. There is the requirement of one tree per saleable lot.
Balanced Housing Development Program: Policies for developers requiring designated areas for socialized housing proportional to their projects (e.g. 15% for subdivisions and 5% for condominiums).
Residential Subdivision Requirements (PD 957 and 1216): Prescribes open spaces and minimum requirements for development and social projects.
Condominium Act (RA 4726): Describes condominiums as a form of ownership interest in a multi-unit building, including the common areas and land.
Condominium Corporation: Holds the common properties and land.
Master Deed/Declaration of Restrictions: A document outlining rules, and restrictions for a condominium project, outlining the ownership of common areas.
Units and Common Areas: Defines the ownership and usage of individual units versus common areas in a condominium.
Minimum Plot Areas and Minimum Frontages: Standards for sizes and setbacks of plots for different housing types (economic/socialized).

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