Revised Rules and Standards for Economic and Socialized Housing Projects (BP 220) PDF

HOUSING REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS ( BP 220 ) WENDY VALERIE T. FERNANDEZ, UAP, RMP AUGUST 30, 2024 PART 1. BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220 The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board is a...

HOUSING REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS ( BP 220 ) WENDY VALERIE T. FERNANDEZ, UAP, RMP AUGUST 30, 2024 PART 1. BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220 The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board is authorized to establish and promulgate two levels of standards and technical requirements for the development of economic and socialized housing projects/units in urban and rural areas from those provided in PD 957, PD 1216, PD 1096, and PD 1185. DEFINITION OF TERMS DEFINITION OF TERMS ALLEY A public way with a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrian and for emergency vehicles, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be used as access to property. DEFINITION OF TERMS BLOCK A parcel of land bounded on the sides by streets occupied by or intended for buildings. DEFINITION OF TERMS BOARD of HLURB Shall mean the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board. DEFINITION OF TERMS CLUSTER HOUSING Single-family detached dwelling unit containing three or more separate living units grouped closely together to form relatively compact structures. DEFINITION OF TERMS COMMUNITY FACILITIES Facilities or structures intended to serve common needs and for the benefit of the community. Such as neighborhood/multipurpose center, drugstore, school, livelihood center, and the like. DEFINITION OF TERMS DWELLING A building designed or used as residence for one or more families. DEFINITION OF TERMS SINGLE-DETACHED Dwelling for 1 family which is completely surrounded by permanent open spaces, with independent access, services, and use of land. DEFINITION OF TERMS DUPLEX / SINGLE ATTACHED A dwelling containing 2 or more separate living units each of which is separated from another by party or lot lines walls DEFINITION OF TERMS ROW HOUSE A single-attached dwelling containing 3 or more separate living units designed in such a way that they abut each other at the sides, as in a row, and are separated from each other by party walls. DEFINITION OF TERMS SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING Shall mean single family per lot. DEFINITION OF TERMS MULTI FAMILY DWELLING A dwelling on 1 lot containing separate living units for 3 or more families, usually provided with common access, services and use of land. DEFINITION OF TERMS SHELL HOUSE A habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a housing core with the following additional components being included as part thereof: DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. All exterior walls to enclose the unit 2. Openings for doors and windows 3. Plumbing fixtures 4. Electrical wiring within the unit 5. Floor DEFINITION OF TERMS COMPLETE HOUSE A habitable dwelling unit which meets the minimum requirements for a shell house with the following additional components being included as part thereof: DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. All windows and doors 2. Partition walls for separating functional areas DEFINITION OF TERMS ECONOMIC HOUSING A type of housing project provided to average income families. DEFINITION OF TERMS FIRE RESISTIVE TIME PERIOD RATING Length of time a material can withstand being burned which may be 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours or more. DEFINITION OF TERMS FIREWALL Any wall which separates 2 abutting living units and extends vertically from the lowest portion of the wall which adjoins the 2 living units. DEFINITION OF TERMS LIVING UNIT Providing complete living facilities for 1 family. Including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing and toilet facilities and laundry facilities, the same as a single- family dwelling. DEFINITION OF TERMS LOT A portion of a subdivision or any parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for building development. DEFINITION OF TERMS LOT LINE WALL A wall used only by the party upon whose lot the wall is located. Erected at a line separating two parcels of land each of which is a separate real estate entity. DEFINITION OF TERMS OCCUPANCY The purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used. DEFINITION OF TERMS OPEN SPACE Shall refer to areas allocated for the following purposes: a. Circulation b. Community facilities c. Park/playground d. Easements e. Courts DEFINITION OF TERMS PARTY WALL A wall used jointly by two parties under easement agreement, erected upon a line separating 2 parcels of land each of which is a separate Real estate. DEFINITION OF TERMS PATHWALK Used only as pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a width of 3.00 meters and a maximum length of 60.00 meters. DEFINITION OF TERMS PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS That portion of the subdivision which is generally not built on and intended for passive or active recreation. DEFINITION OF TERMS SOCIALIZED HOUSING Refers to housing programs and projects covering houses and lots and homelots only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged and homeless citizens.  RULE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS SEC 1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION These rules and standards shall apply to the development of economic and socialized housing projects in urban and rural areas. They shall apply to the development of either a house and lot or a house or lot only. SEC 2. DECLARATION OF POLICIES To make available adequate economic and socialized housing units for average and low income earners in urban and rural areas.  RULE 2. MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS SEC 3. COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Development of economic and socialized housing projects shall be in accordance with the minimum design standards herein set forth. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS This minimum design standards encourages the use of duly accredited indigenous materials and technology such as innovative design and systems, modular systems and components among others. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS Modular System Involves assembling multiple pre-fabricated modules on site to create a working unit. By joining similar elements together in various ways, modular architecture allows for more flexibilities in design and standardized repair. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS The parameters used in formulating these Design Standards are: A. Protection and Safety of Life, Limb, Property and General Public Welfare SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS B. Basic Needs of Human Settlements SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS B. Basic Needs of Human Settlements SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS B. Basic Needs of Human Settlements Water Movement and Circulation Storm Drainage Solid and Liquid Parks and Playgrounds Power Waste Disposal SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS Power Movement and Circulation Water Park / Playground Storm Drainage Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS B. Basic needs of human settlements. 1. Water 2. Movement and Circulation 3. Storm Drainage 4. Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal 5. Park / Playground 6. Power SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS C. Affordability Levels of Target Market Affordable Cost Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of Program Beneficiaries and Appropriate Financing Schemes ( RA 7279 ). SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS C. Affordability Levels of Target Market Affordable Cost Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of Program Beneficiaries and Appropriate Financing Schemes ( RA 7279 ). SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location Both economic and socialized housing projects shall be located within: 1. Suitable site for housing 2. Outside potential hazard prone and protection areas SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location Hazard Prone An area is defined as hazard prone area if the mortality risk is higher than a certain threshold. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location Hazard Prone Areas in the Philippines 2nd Tuguegarao, Cagayan 3rd Lucena, Quezon Province 4th Metro Manila 5th Fernando, Pampanga 6th Cabantuan, Nueva Ecija SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 1. Warm Ocean Waters SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 1. Warm Ocean Waters Located just above the equator, the Philippines faces the western Pacific without much else in the way to take the force of storms before they make landfall. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 1. Warm Ocean Waters "You need temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) for typhoons to form. In the western Pacific, the water's normally above 28 degrees." SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 2. Coastal Homes A lot of people live on low-lying coastal islands in the Philippines, with more than 60 percent of the population living in coastal zones. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 3. Deforestation In past typhoons, mudslides have killed many storm survivors in the Philippines. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 3. Deforestation Hillsides denuded of trees have fewer roots to hold them together, which can lead to mudslides when they are hit by sudden huge outbursts of rain. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 4. Ring of Fire On top of everything else, the Philippines rests on the Pacific’s earthquake and volcano Ring of Fire. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 4. Ring of Fire It is an underwater region on the edges of the Pacific Ocean where numerous earthquakes and volcanic eruptions take place. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 4. Ring of Fire ❏ U-shaped belt ❏ Approximately 40,250 kilometers long ❏ 500 kilometers wide ❏ Chain of over 450 volcanoes. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS D. Location 5 Reasons the Philippines is so Disaster Prone 5. Underdevelopment The young, poor population of the Philippines has increasingly shifted to coastal regions, where rapidly constructed housing and inadequate evacuation plans. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria 1. Availability of Basic Needs The prioritized basic needs cited earlier shall preferably be available with reasonable distance from the project site, but where these are not available, the same shall be provided for by the developer. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria 2. Conformity with the Zoning Ordinance or Land Use Plan of the City / Municipality Housing projects should conform with the zoning ordinance of the city/municipality where they are located, thus, shall be in suitable sites for housing. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria Zoning The purpose is to allow local and national authorities to regulate and control land and property markets to ensure complementary uses. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria However, where there is no zoning ordinance or land use plan, the predominant land use principle and site suitability factors cited herein shall be used in determining suitability of a project to a site. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria 3. Physical Suitability A potential site must have characteristics assuring healthful, safe and environmentally sound community life. It shall be stable enough to accommodate foundation load without excessive site works. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria 4. Accessibility The site must be served by a road that is readily accessible to public transportation lines. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria 4. Accessibility The site must be served by a road that is readily accessible to public transportation lines. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS A. Site Criteria In no case shall a subdivision project be approved without necessary access road/right-of-way constructed either by the developer or the Local Government Unit. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 1. Area Planning Provision for possible future improvement or expansion, as in the prescription of lot sizes, right-of-way of roads, open space, allocation of areas for common uses and facilities. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 2. Site Preservation / Alteration a. Slope The finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow rain water to be channeled into street drains. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 2. Site Preservation / Alteration Grading and ditching shall be executed in a manner that will prevent erosion or flooding of adjoining properties. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 2. Site Preservation / Alteration Where a good quality top soil exists in the site, it shall not be removed and shall be preserved for finishing grades of yards, playgrounds, parks and garden area. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 2. Site Preservation / Alteration c. Ground Cover Grass, shrubs, plants and other landscaping materials used for ground cover shall be of variety appropriate for its intended use and location. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 3. Easements a. Water Code of the Philippines Urban - 3.00 m. Agricultural - 20.00 m. Forest - 40.00 m. SEC 4. BASIS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS B. Planning Considerations 3. Easements Public domain, that should be equally enjoyed by all members of the community. It is not to be used for any form of building / structure that may go against its public recreational character and as such. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS C. Design Parameters 1. Land Allocation a. Saleable Areas There shall be no fixed ratio between the saleable portion and non-saleable portion of a subdivision project. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS C. Design Parameters 1. Land Allocation b. Non-Saleable Areas Shall conform with the minimum requirements for open space comprising those allotted for circulation system, community facilities and parks and playgrounds. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS C. Design Parameters 1. Land Allocation b.1 Allocation of Area for Parks and Playgrounds ❏ shall be mandatory for projects 1 hectare or above. ❏ shall be strategically located within the subdivision project. ❏ shall be non-alienable and non buildable for community hall but buildable for basketball court. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS ❏ in no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than 100 sq.m. ❏ the site shall not be subject to flooding nor situated in steep slopes. ❏ shall be exclusive of those areas allocated for community facilities and shall vary according to the density of lots and/or dwelling units in the subdivision SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS ❏ sites potentially hazardous or dangerous to the health and safety of users especially children, should be avoided. Example: along rivers near dumping site, etc. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 1: Parks and Playgrounds Allocation * Dwelling Units ** Parks and Playgrounds SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.2. Area Allocated for Community Facilities Multi-purpose Center ❏ Mandatory for economic and socialized housing projects with a gross area of 1 hectare and above. ❏ non-saleable SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.2. Area Allocated for Community Facilities Schools and Convenience/Retail Centers ❏ The developer may provide for areas for community facilities such as Schools and Convenience/Retail Centers in excess of the requirement. ❏ saleable SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.2. Area Allocated for Community Facilities Community facilities shall be strategically located and easily accessible where they can serve a maximum number of population, preferably near or side by side by park/ playground. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 2: Facilities According to the Number of Saleable Lots / Dwelling Units for Subdivision Projects 1 Hectare and Above * Mandatory Provision of area ** Optional Saleable but when provided in plan the same shall be annotated in the title. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 3: Community Facilities Allocation * Dwelling Units ** Community Facilities SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.1. Hierarchy of Roads Hierarchy of roads shall be observed when planning the road network such that no major or minor road align with an alley or pathwalk SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 4: Hierarchy of Roads SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.2. Road Right-of-Way Major Roads ❏ when serve as interconnecting road , it shall have a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. ❏ shall have 15 cm. mix gravel base course on well compacted sub-grade. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.2. Road Right-of-Way Minor Roads ❏ shall have a right-of-way of 6.50 meters. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.2. Road Right-of-Way Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be designated as interconnecting road with a minimum width of 10 meters. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 5: Road Right-of-Way SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Figure 1. Interconnecting Road SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.2. Road Right-of-Way Subdivision Projects abutting a Main Public Road Setbacks with a minimum dimension of 3.0 meters in depth and 5.0 meters in length a t b o t h s i d e s o f t h e s u b d i v i s i o n entrance to accommodate loading and unloading of passengers. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Figure 2: Setback Requirement Along Main Public Road SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Alley ❏ width of 2.00 meters ❏ intended to break a block ❏ serve both pedestrian and emergency purposes ❏ both ends connecting to streets ❏ it shall not be used as access to the property SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Pathwalk ❏ width of 3.00 meters ❏ provide pedestrian access to property for socialized housing projects ❏ maximum length of 60.00 meters SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.3. Planting Strips Every owner of existing subdivision is required among others to plant trees in designated area as per Resolution No. R-532, series of 1993. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 6: Width of Planting Strips and Sidewalk SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.4. Road Pavement Major, Minor, and Motor Court ❏ paved with asphalt with minimum thickness of 50 mm. or concrete with minimum thickness of 150 mm. ❏ min. compressive strength of 20.7 mpa at 28 days. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.4. Road Pavement Sidewalk or Alley ❏ shall be macadam finish SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.5. Road Interection ❏ intersect at right angles as mush as practicable. ❏ multiple intersections along major roads shall be minimized ❏ Distance between offset intersections should not be less than 20 meters from corner to corner. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Figure 3: Curb Radii Dimension SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Figure 3: Curb Radii Dimension SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b.3. Circulation System b.3.6. Road Grade / Slope ❏ crown of the roads shall have a slope of not less than 1.5 to 9 percent. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Figure 4 : Road Grade (Slope) RIGHT OF WAY CARRIAGE SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS C. Design Parameters 2. Lot Requirement a. Lot Planning a.1. A lot shall be served by an independent access either by a road, motor court, or path walk. ❏ path walk shall have a maximum length of 60 meters intended only as pedestrian access. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS C. Design Parameters 2. Lot Requirement a. Lot Planning a.2. Deep lots and irregularly shaped lots shall be avoided. a.3. Whenever possible, lot frontage elevation shall at street level. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS C. Design Parameters 2. Lot Requirement a. Lot Planning a.4. Lots shall be protected against physical hazards. No lot shall be laid out where potential risks exist. e.g. erosion, slides, flooding, fault lines, etc. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b. Minimum Lot Area Price of saleable lots intended for single detached units shall not exceed 40% of the maximum selling price of the house and lot package. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 7. Minimum Lot Area SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS b. Lot Frontages Note: For row houses, there shall be a maximum of 20 units per block or cluster but in no case shall this be more than 100 meters in length. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Table 8. Minimum Lot Frontage SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Lot Types 1. Corner Lot 2. Inside Lot 3. Through Lot 4. Through Corner Lot 5. Flag Lot SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Corner Lot Lot located at the intersection of two streets. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Corner Lot A corner lot does not have a great deal of privacy dueto traffic on the streets it intersects. However, the corner lot may be more desirable since access to the sideyard and backyard for vehicles is available from the side street. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Inside Lot Lot surrounded by lots on all three sides. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Inside Lot Lot surrounded by lots on all three sides. However, privacy is limited since the lot is adjoined on all sides by neighbors. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Through Lot Lot having frontage on two parallel streets. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Through Corner Lot A lot which abuts a publicly dedicated right-of-way, private right-of-way or parking area on three sides. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Flag Lot Lot located behind other lots with a long and narrow access driveway to a public street. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS Flag Lot Lot located behind other lots with a long and narrow access driveway to a public street. Flag lots generally have a reduced value due to the lack of privacy that results from being surrounded by other homes’ backyards. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 3. Length of Block ❏ maximum block length is 400 meters. ❏ block length exceeding 250 meters shall already be provided with a 2-meter alley approximately at midlength. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 4. Shelter Component a. Floor Area Requirement For single-family dwelling: Economic Housing - 22.00 sq.m. Socialized Housing - 18.00 sq.m. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 4. Shelter Component b. Minimum Level of Completion ❏ Economic Housing - complete house ❏ Socialized Housing - shell house with doors and windows to enclose the unit SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 4. Shelter Component b. Minimum Level of Completion Provision of firewall shall be mandatory for duplex and single-attached units and at every unit for row houses. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 5. Setback / Yard a. Front Setback - 1.50 meters b. Side Yard - 1.50 meters c. Rear Yard - 2.00 meters SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 6. Water Supply ❏ each lot and/or living unit shall be served with water connection. ❏ shall be potable and adequate ❏ shall be complemented and supplemented by other sources SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 6. Water Supply ❏ when necessary, such as communal well, which may be located strategically for ease and convenience in fetching water by residents and at the same time not closer than 300 meters from each other. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 6. Water Supply ❏ if public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for an independent water supply system within the subdivision project. ❏ minimum quantity requirement shall be 150 liters per capita per day. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 6. Water Supply ❏ Each subdivision must have at least an operational deep well and pump sets ❏ The elevated reservoir or water tank capacity must be 20% average daily demand plus fire reserve. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 7. Electrical Power Supply Street Light ❏ per pole if the distance is 50 meters. ❏ every other pole if the distance is less than 50 meters. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 8. Sewage Disposal System a. Septic Tank The sewage disposal system shall be communal or individual septic tank b. Connection to Community Sewer System Whenever applicable, connections shall be made to an approved public or community sewer system. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 9. Drainage System ❏ shall drain into appropriate water bodies or public drainage system or natural outfalls. ❏ in no case shall drainage outfalls drain into a private lot. ❏ the minimum drainage system for economic and socialized housing shall be concrete lined canal with load bearing cover. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 9. Drainage System ❏ In case of non-existence of drainage system in the locality, catchment area for drainage discharge shall be provided. ❏ underground drainage system shall be provided with adequate reinforced concrete pipes (RCP),catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain for efficient maintenance. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 9. Drainage System ❏ Minimum drainage pipe shall be 300 milimeters. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 10. Garbage Disposal System Garbage disposal shall be undertaken by the local government or in the absence thereof, by individual lot owners or homeowners association, with proper observance of sanitary practices and methods. SEC 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS 11. Fire Fighting The Homeowners Associ a t i o n s h a l l f o r m f i r e b r i g a d e i n collaboration with the barangay fire brigade. Water for fire fighting shall be part of the watersupply requirements and shall comply with the requirements of the local/district fire unit of the Philippine National Police. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS!