Urban Planning Regulations Quiz

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What is the minimum distance required between offset intersections?

20 meters (correct)
30 meters
25 meters
15 meters

Which of the following widths is specified for a collector road?

10.00 m
11.25 m
12.50 m (correct)
14.00 m

What is the maximum allowable block length before a pedestrian pathwalk or alley is required?

200 m
100 m
400 m (correct)
250 m

What is the required width for an alley intended for breaking a block for pedestrian access?

2 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum right-of-way distance required to the nearest public road?

10 meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

1.5 (B) Signup and view all the answers

For a duplex/single attached housing type, what is the minimum lot area required?

54 sq.m (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum block length for rowhouse blocks?

100m (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the specified water supply requirement per capita per day?

150 liters (D) Signup and view all the answers

How far must a ground reservoir be from the source of pollution or contaminants?

25 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum area required for parks and playgrounds?

100 square meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

For economic housing with a density of 225 and above, what is the allocation percentage for parks and playgrounds?

9% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What allocation percentage for community facilities applies to socialized housing at densities up to 225 lots per hectare?

1.5% (C) Signup and view all the answers

For a project size of 10 hectares in economic housing, what is the road right-of-way requirement?

10 m (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of facility is required for communities with 11-99 saleable lots?

Multi-Purpose Facility (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many square meters are dedicated to parks and playgrounds in a socialized housing project with 160 lots?

4% of gross area (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of parks and playgrounds requirements?

Can be less than 100 square meters in some cases (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which density range provides a 6% allocation for parks and playgrounds in economic housing?

176-200 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum selling price for Socialized Housing classified as Vertical Development?

₱400,000.00 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for site selection?

Proximity to urban centers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total cost is allocated for the house in the BP 220 classification?

60% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which attached corporation is responsible for increasing the availability of affordable housing finance?

National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of maximum selling prices for Economic Housing?

Above ₱450,000.00 to ₱1,700,000.00 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following basic needs is considered the highest priority in the hierarchy of basic needs?

Water (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'minimum cost of development' refer to in planning considerations?

Overall least expenditure for construction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?

Production and financing arm in housing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?

To establish comprehensive housing programs and policies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key objective of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)?

Providing affordable housing with supporting services. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant department was created by merging two entities in 2019?

Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of housing projects is primarily devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs)?

Approving subdivision schemes and development plans. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)?

To oversee planning and policy-making in housing. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a government intervention mentioned in UDHA?

Private property taxation reforms. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the devolution of powers to LGUs primarily entail?

Authority to approve various development plans and schemes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) address land use?

By promoting equitable land tenure and rational use of urban lands. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required clear width for stairways?

0.60 meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the minimum tread width for stairways?

0.20 meters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height allowed between landings in stairways?

3.60 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the minimum corridor width requirements?

1.10 meters minimum with a 1/2 provision (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required minimum headroom clearance mentioned in the guidelines?

2.0 meters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required minimum distance between buildings that are 3-4 storeys high?

6.00m (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total subdivision area or cost must developers allocate for socialized housing in a residential condominium project?

5% (B), 15% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum lot area required for a Duplex/Single-Attached structure in a Medium Cost classification?

80 sqm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential eaves clearance required for a building that is 2-storey tall?

1.50m (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum selling price for a property to be classified as Open Market under PD 957?

P4,000,000.00 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear width required for a main entrance door in a dwelling unit?

0.80 m (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum area requirement for bathroom windows?

At least 1/20th of the floor area (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many entrances/exits are required if there are 15 occupants in a dwelling unit?

Two (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height from the window bottom/sill for sleeping room windows?

1.22 m (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required thickness of a firewall in a dwelling unit?

150 mm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum clear height needed for mezzanine doors?

1.80 m (C) Signup and view all the answers

For a multi-family dwelling, what percentage must residential area not exceed for non-residential floor areas?

25% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum floor area required for an ABP 220 Condominium?

18 sqm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum floor area required for a single occupancy unit in a condominium?

18 sqm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lot is NOT included in the single detached housing classification?

Condominium Lot (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required minimum setback for the front of a housing unit?

3 m (A) Signup and view all the answers

For a condominium project with more than 10 units, under what condition is an additional unit not required due to proximity to a park?

If the project is not more than 800 meters from a publicly accessible park (B) Signup and view all the answers

How wide must pathwalks be, at a minimum, in condominium access roads?

1.2 m (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the definition of a condominium?

An undivided interest in common areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required road or right-of-way width for condominium access roads?

8 m (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum total lot area required for a duplex/single attached housing type?

Not specified (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of gross area required for parks in high density housing subdivisions?

9% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which housing type is required to allocate 7% of its gross area for parks?

Medium density housing (A) Signup and view all the answers

For subdivision projects of 1 hectare or more, what percentage of the area must be reserved for open space under PD 957?

30% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the required vertical clearance between ornamental trees and electrical power lines?

3 meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a person who injures or destroys trees in public places?

Imprisonment for 6 months to 2 years or a fine from P5,500 to P5,000 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of trees must be planted opposite electrical power distribution lines?

Shade trees (D) Signup and view all the answers

How far must land owners adjacent to rivers or creeks plant trees into their land?

5 meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many trees must be planted in designated areas relative to the saleable lots?

1:1 ratio (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the National Housing Authority (NHA)?

The National Housing Authority (NHA) was established in 1975 to ensure adequate social services in the field of housing. This includes developing housing programs, formulating policies, and managing public lands.

What are the main goals of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA)?

The Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 aims to provide affordable housing with basic services, promote rational land use, and foster an equitable land tenure system.

What is the role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)?

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) oversees all aspects of housing, urban planning, and development in the Philippines. It was created in 2019 by merging two existing agencies.

What are some government interventions promoted by the UDHA?

The UDHA encourages government interventions like community mortgage programs, land swapping, and land consolidation to achieve its housing goals. It also supports joint ventures and public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.