Urban Planning and Site Occupancy Regulations

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What governs the maximum site occupancy of a building?

Type of construction and building height only

Local zoning requirements exclusively

Public open space availability alone

Use, type of construction, height, and site characteristics (correct)

Which of the following is considered a type of public open space?

Backyards

Private gardens

Uncovered driveways

Parks and plazas (correct)

What are paved or tiled areas classified under within Total Open Spaces?

Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA)

Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface Areas (ISA) (correct)

Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL)

Minimum Unpaved Surface Area (USA)

What type of areas are referred to as Unpaved Surface Areas (USA)?

Exposed soil areas with planted vegetation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when determining Maximum Allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO)?

Type of local flora (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must be satisfied for a variance to be granted?

At least two conditions must be satisfied. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for granting an exception?

It must alter the essential character of the district. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which use is absolutely prohibited in easements?

Temporary residential structures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is allowed within easements?

Recreational areas open to the public. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the exception NOT do regarding community welfare?

Adversely affect public health. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the easement represent?

Public land for community use. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT compatible with the stated character of easements?

Holding private parties for profit. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a provision that a variance may relax?

Tax exemptions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required easement width along waterways in urban areas?

3.00 meters per side (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of development is explicitly allowed within the easement?

Hardscaped pedestrian access-ways (B) Signup and view all the answers

What component may be included in the easement if it is wider than 9.00 meters?

Roadway/carriageway component (C) Signup and view all the answers

What safety measures are necessary for concrete steps leading down to the water?

Non-slip finishing and handrails (C) Signup and view all the answers

In forest areas, what is the easement required per side of the waterway?

20.00 meters (A), 40.00 meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of softscaped development is encouraged for soil stabilization?

Small tree farms (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of structures are NOT allowed on or near the easement?

Semi-enclosed habitable structures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a permissible development on the easement for public use?

Temporary movable hardscape elements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum total width of sidewalks for a Right-of-Way (RROW) width of 9.00 meters or more?

2.40 meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered for determining the width of the sidewalks?

Length of the street being developed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width requirement for sidewalks when the RROW is less than 9.00 meters?

Refer to Table VIII.G.3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which provision is aimed at ensuring accessibility for pedestrians?

Compliance with accessibility requirements under Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be uniform throughout the entire length of the street according to the guidelines?

The sidewalk width (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is considered for the overall maintenance of the sidewalk?

Climate, light, ventilation, safety, and security (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the sidewalk width take into account when determining its design?

Volume of pedestrian traffic and presence of street furniture (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for sidewalk design elements?

Size of adjacent buildings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed slope for a driveway ramp when the height of the curb exceeds 200 millimeters?

1/8 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width of treads for entrance or exit steps?

300 millimeters (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the construction of driveways across sidewalks?

They should join to the sidewalk with a ramp of rough finish. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of steps required for the entrance or exit?

Two (2) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can mountable curbs be allowed according to sidewalk regulations?

If the sidewalk width on each side of the RROW is at a minimum of 5.00 meters. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height of risers for entrance or exit steps?

100 millimeters (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is prohibited on sidewalks?

Obstructions of any kind (B) Signup and view all the answers

For sidewalks less than 5.00 meters wide, what type of curbs are encouraged for better pedestrian protection?

Raised curbs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested maximum lane width for a roadway with an RROW width of 20.10 to 40.00 meters?

3.30 to 3.50 meters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of suggested minimum to maximum vehicle speeds along an alley with a width of 6.01 to 20.00 meters?

15.00 to 30.00 km/h (D) Signup and view all the answers

For a roadway with an RROW width of 3.00 meters, what is the suggested minimum width of the alley?

2.00 meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested range of median widths for an RROW width of 40.10 meters or above?

1.50 to 5.00 meters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested lane width for each direction of car passage in a roadway with an RROW width of 6.01 to 20.00 meters?

2.80 to 3.00 meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested minimum to maximum lane width for an alley with a maximum vehicle speed of 16.00 km/h?

1.20 to 2.00 meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

For an alley width of 3.00 to 6.00 meters, what is the range of required RROW width?

6.00 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

What range of suggested vehicle speeds applies to roadways with an RROW width of 6.10 to 20.00 meters?

13.40 to 30.00 km/h (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested maximum lane width for a roadway with an RROW width of 40.00 meters?

3.50 to 3.80 meters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required width of an alley for a vehicle speed of 1.00 km/h?

2.10 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RULE VIII - LIGHT AND VENTILATION

Buildings must be designed for adequate light and ventilation, subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines and specific provisions of the Code.
Buildings must face a street or public alley, or a private street that has been duly approved.
No alterations to existing buildings should reduce room sizes or window areas unless additional rooms meet rule requirements.
Building enlargements must not reduce required court or yard sizes.

SECTION 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy

Site occupancy measurement is taken at ground level, excluding courts, yards, and light wells.
Courts, yards, and light wells are measured clear of projections like roof leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire escapes (not exceeding 1.20 meters in width).

SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy

The percentage of site occupancy is measured at ground level, excluding courts, yards, and light wells.
Courts, yards, and light wells are measured clear of projections like roof leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire escapes (not exceeding 1.20 meters in width).
For proposed additions on existing lots, the percentage of existing structures' occupancy is included in the calculation. The lesser value between the maximum allowable percentage of site occupancy (PSO) and other light and ventilation metrics determines the resulting building footprint or floor area.

SECTION 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts

Minimum sizes of courts and yards depend on use, type of construction, and height of the building, with a minimum horizontal dimension of 2.00 meters.
Inner courts must connect to a street or yard, either via a 1.20-meter-wide passageway or a door.
Open space must be located within the lot to maximize light and ventilation (refer to figures VIII.12-15).
Yard requirements for commercial, industrial, institutional, and recreational buildings are detailed in Table VIII.3.

SECTION 805. Ceiling Heights

Habitable rooms with artificial ventilation need at least 2.40-meter ceilings.
The minimum ceiling height for the first floor of multi-story buildings is 2.70 meters, while subsequent stories require at least 2.10 meters above the finished floor.
Rooms with natural ventilation have a 2.70-meter minimum ceiling height.
Mezzanines require a minimum ceiling height of 1.80 meters.

SECTION 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms

Rooms for human habitation must be at least 6.00 square meters, with a minimum 2.00-meter dimension.
Kitchens need at least 3.00 square meters, and the minimum dimension is 1.50 meters.
Bathrooms and toilets must have at least 1.20 square meters and an 0.9-meter minimum dimension.

SECTION 807. Air Space Requirements

School rooms require 3.00 cubic meters of air space per person.
Workshops, factories, and offices need 12.00 cubic meters of air space per person.
Habitable rooms require 14.00 cubic meters of air space per person.

SECTION 808. Window Openings

Rooms without artificial ventilation require windows providing at least 10% of the floor area (or 1/20th for toilets and bathrooms) with a minimum 1.00 sq meter opening.
Windows must open directly to a court, yard, street, alley, or watercourse.
Porches with windows must meet height, open area, and clearance requirements.

SECTION 809. Vent Shafts

Vent shafts need a horizontal cross-sectional area of 1.0 sq meter per meter of shaft height, though not less than 1.0 sq meter.
Minimum dimension is 0.60 meters.
Skylights or louver openings with a minimum area equal to the shaft area are required if the shaft does not open directly to the exterior.
Air ducts need a minimum unobstructed cross-sectional area of 0.30 sq meters with a minimum 0.30-meter dimension.
Openings to the duct or intake should be at least 0.3 meters above the ground.

SECTION 810. Ventilation Skylights

Skylights must provide a glass area equal to the replaced window.
Movable sashes or louvers are needed, with a net free area equivalent to the opened sections of the window.

SECTION 811. Artificial Ventilation

Rooms with heating or industrial equipment require artificial ventilation.
Required air changes per hour are detailed in Table VIII.4.

GUIDELINES ON EASEMENTS

Easements are public land, suitable for recreational use, not residential or commercial.
No vehicle parking is allowed.
Specific industrial, commercial, and recreational activities are prohibited.

VIEW CORRIDORS/SIGHT LINES

Commercial signs that obstruct views from or to important structures are prohibited.
Buildings should not obstruct views of other buildings.

STREETS/ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (RROW)

Buildings must have an access to a street, alley, or road.
RROW types include roadways, sidewalks, arcades.
Structures in the RROW are generally restricted to utilities, transportations structures, and ancillary commercial elements consistent with the RROW purpose.

GUIDELINES ON SIDEWALKS, ARCADES

Local planning authorities determine where sidewalks or arcades will be located and the specific design and width.
Sidewalk minimum widths are given by RROW.
Sidewalks must have appropriate grades (slope), with no obstructions.
Planting strips are a part of the sidewalk design.

GUIDELINES ON BASEMENTS

Basement levels, while permissible for high-density use, must comply with setback and yard requirements for the building above ground.
Basements require natural lighting and ventilation shafts, with specific dimensions.
Basement levels are restricted to one-half of the height of the constructing building from grade or to a maximum of one-third of the combined height of the building above and below grade.

GUIDELINES ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES

Public buildings and structures should reflect their local cultural and traditional values.
Design must integrate function, use, and aesthetic appeal.
The use of locally sourced materials is encouraged where possible.

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