BATAS PAMBANSA BLG.

220 / PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957

ALLIED LAWS (HOUSING)

Tabulations of Minimum Design Standards for Housing Parameters

1. MAXIMUM SELLING PRICE (House & Lot Package) 2. PROJECT LOCATION 3. LAND ALLOCATION
(Percentage of Gross Area 1 hectare & Above)

Presidential Decree 957

Open Market -Medium Cost --

Batas Pambansa Blg.220

Economic
(Current) Above 150,000375,000Php

Socialized (Current) 150,000 Php & below Within suitable sites for housing & outside potential hazard prone & protection areas.

Within suitable sites for housing & outside potential hazard prone & protection areas.

Within suitable sites for housing & outside potential hazard prone & protection areas.

a. Saleable Area b. Nonsaleable Area b1. Allocation for Parks & Playgrounds

Maximum of 70% of the gross area Maximum of 30% of the gross area Density
(Units or Lots/Hec.)

Variable See b1, b2, b3 Density

(Units or Lots/Hec.)

Variable See b1, b2, b3 Density

(Units or Lots/Hec.)

% of Gross Area Allocation

3.5% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%

Density
(Units or Lots/Hec.)

% of Gross Area Allocation

3.5% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%

% of Gross Area Allocation 3.5% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 9.0% Allocation
(% of gross area for CF**)

% of Gross Area Allocation 3.5% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 9.0% Allocation
(% of gross area for CF**)

20-below 21-25 26-35 36-50 51-65 Above 65

20-below 21-25 26-35 36-50 51-65 65-above

150below 151-160 161-175 176-200 201-225 225above Density

(No. of lots/DU* per hectare)

150below 151-160 161-175 176-200 201-225 225above Density

(No. of lots/DU* per hectare)

* In No Case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than one hundred square meter (100 sq.m.)

B2. Allocation for Community Facilities

Variable

100below 101-150 150above

1.0% 1.5% 2.0%

150below 151-225 225above

1.0% 1.5% 2.0%

Dwelling Units

** Community Facilities

b.3 Circulation System 4. MINIMUM LOT AREA

observe hierarchy of roads

observe hierarchy of roads

observe hierarchy of roads

Open Market a. Single detached b. Single attached / Duplex c. Row houses 120.00 sqm. 96.00 sqm. 60.00 sqm.

Medium Cost 100.00 sqm. 80.00 sqm. 50.00 sqm.

Economic 72.00 sqm. 54.00 sqm. 36.00 sqm.

Socialized 64.00 sqm. 48.00 sqm 28.00 sqm.

Note: Saleable lots designated as duplex and/or row house lots shall be provided with housing components. Price of saleable lots intended for singledetached units shall not exceed 40% of the maximum selling price of the house and lot package.

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5. MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE a. Single detached a.1 Corner Lot a.2 Regular Lot a.3 Irregular Lot a.4 Interior Lot b. Single attached / Duplex c. Row houses 6. LENGTH OF BLOCK

Open Market

Medium Cost

Economic

Socialized

12.00 m. 10.00 m. 6.00 m. 3.00 m. 8.00 m. 4.00 m.

12.00 m. 10.00 m. 6.00 m. 3.00 m. 8.00 m. 4.00 m.

8.00 m. 8.00 m. 4.00 m. 3.00 m. 6.00 m. 4.00 m.

8.00 m. 8.00 m. 4.00 m. 3.00 m. 6.00 m. 3.50 m.

Open Market Medium Cost Maximum Length of block is 400 meters, however, blocks exceeding 250 meters shall be provided by an alley approximately at midlength

Economic Socialized Maximum Length of block is 400 meters, however, blocks exceeding 250 meters shall be provided by an alley approximately at mid-length

Note: for row houses there shall be a maximum of 20 units but in no case shall be more than 100 meters in length

7. ROADS RIGHT-OFWAY Project Size Range Hectares

2.50 & below Above 2.50-5.00 Above 5.00-10.00 Above 10.0015.00 Above 15.0030.00 Above 30.00

Open Market
Major Collector Minor Major

Medium Cost
Collector Minor Major

Economic
Collector Minor Major

Socialized
Collector Minor

10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 15.00

10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 12.00

8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 10.00

10.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 15.00

10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00

8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00

8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00 15.00

8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00

6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50

8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.00

8.00 8.00 10.00

6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50

- Right-of-way (ROW) of major roads shall be increased as project size increases. ROW shall not be lower than Row of public road. - Major roads shall maintain a uniform width of road right-of-way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed Note: 1. Interior subdivision projects must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road. 2. Subdivision projects with direct access to a main public road must provide sufficient setback to accommodate loading and unloading passenger. 3. Subdivision project shall provide provision for further expansion.
Right of Way Carriageway Right of Way Carriageway Right of Way Carriageway Right of Way Carriageway

Motor court Alley Pathwalk

6.00 2.00

5.00 2.00

6.00 2.00

5.00 2.00

6.00 2.00 --

5.00 ---

6.00 2.00 3.00

5.00 ---

* In case where the major roads will serves as interconnecting roads, it shall have a minimum right of way of 10.00 meters. Major road shall maintain uniform width and tapering of road network shall not be allowed.

8. HEIRARCHY OF ROADS
2.50 & below Above 2.50-5.00 Above 5.00-10.00 Above 10.0015.00 Above 15.0030.00 Above 30.00

Open Market
Major road, minor road, motor court, alley Major road, minor road, motor court, alley, collector -do-do-do-do-

Medium Cost
Major road, minor road, motor court, alley -doMajor road, minor road, motor court, alley, collector -do-do-do-

Economic
Major road, minor road, motor court, alley -doMajor road, minor road, motor court, alley, collector -do-do-do-

Socialized
Major road, minor road, motor court, path walk -do-doMajor road, minor road, motor court, path walk, collector -do-do-

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9. PLANTING STRIPS AND SIDEWALKS Road Right of Way 15.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 (Service Rd) 10. FIRE PROTECTION 11. DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Open Market
PS 1.30 0.80 0.80 0.40 optional SW 1.20 1.20 1.20 0.60 optional

Medium Cost
PS 1.30 0.80 0.80 0.40 optional SW 1.20 1.20 1.20 0.60 optional

Economic
PS 1.30 0.80 0.80 0.40 optional SW 1.20 1.20 1.20 0.60 0.50

Socialized
PS 1.30 0.80 0.80 0.40 optional SW 1.20 1.20 1.20 0.60 0.50

Minimum asphalt thickness 50mm Concrete pavement minimum thickness 150mm, 20.7 Mpa, at 28days

Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Code Underground for major Lined open canal (sides roads, lined open canal of open canal shall be for other roads lined with stone rip-rap) The drainage system must conform with the natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site and shall drain into appropriate water bodies, public drainage system or natural outfalls Underground

12. SEWERAGE SYSTEM

Septic Tank

Open Market

Medium Cost

Economic
Individual or communal septic tank conforming to standard design of the Sanitation Code

Socialized
Same as economic housing

Individual septic tank conforming to standard design of the Sanitation Code

Connection to community sewer system

Whenever applicable, connections shall be made to an approved public or community sewer system subject to the requirements and provisions of the Sanitation Code Under developed areas Developed areas Mandatory individual household connections to primary and alternate sources of power if service is available in the locality Mandatory individual household connection if service is available in the locality Optional, however, the developer shall allocate sufficient land area for easements for power supply facilities based on existing laws and regulations

13. POWER SUPPLY

14. SHELTER COMPONEN T Minimum Floor Area a. Single detached b. Single attached / Duplex c. Row houses 14. MINIMUM SETBACK Front Side Rear Abutment

Open Market 42.00 sqm. 42.00 sqm. 42.00 sqm.

Medium Cost 30.00 sqm. 30.00 sqm. 30.00 sqm.

Economic
22.00 sqm.

Socialized
18.00sqm.

22.00 sqm. 22.00 sqm.

18.00sqm. 18.00sqm.

Shall conform to the provision of the National Building Code of the Philippines ---

1.50 m. 1.50 m. 1.50 m. (from bldg. line) 1.50 m. (from bldg. line) 2.00 m. 2.00 m. Maybe allowed as per required by the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D.1096)

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REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 220 Pursuant to section 3 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 220, the Housing and Land Use and Regulatory Board authorized to establish and promulgate standards and technical requirements for the development of economic and socialized housing projects in urban and in rural areas as per PD 957, PD 1096 and RA9514. Minimum Design Standards and Requirements Basic Needs of Human Settlements 1. Water 2. Movement and Circulation 3. Storm Drainage 4. Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal 5. Parks and Playground 6. Power The provision of these basic needs shall be based on the actual setting within which the project site is located. Affordability Levels of Target Market Based on the needs and the basic capabilities of program beneficiaries and appropriate financing schemes (RA7279) Location Both economic and socialize housing shall be located on suitable sites for housing and outside potential hazard prone and protection areas. Technical Guidelines and Standards for Subdivision In determining whether an economic and socialized housing shall be allowed, the following guideline shall be considered: 1. Site Criteria a. Availability of Basic Needs The basic needs stated above must be on the selected area for the housing projects. If the basic needs are not available, the same shall be provided by the developer. b. Conformity of Zoning Ordinances or Land Use Plans and Municipalities If there is no zoning ordinance, the predominant site suitability factors cited shall be used in determining suitability of a project to a site. 2. Physical Suitability A potential site must have characteristics assuring healthful, safe and environmentally sound community life. 3. Accessibility The site must have a direct access to transport lines. The roads must conform to the standards set herein of this code. In no case, no subdivision project shall be approved without any necessary access road or right of way constructed by the developer or local government unit.

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Planning Consideration A. Area Planning Possibility of future improvement or expansion shall be considered by proper allocation of areas for common uses and facilities with alignment to existing utilities and road networks. B. Site Preservation / Alteration a. Slope The desired slope or inclination to allow rain water to channeled into street drains. Cut and fill if necessary to avoid depression to an area. Preventive construction measures to prevent erosion and flooding to adjacent property. b. Preservation of Site Assets Any desirable ground covers shall be preserved with good quality of top soil as finishing grades of yard, playgrounds and parking area. c. Ground Cover C. Easement Subdivision project shall conform to the provision of easement as maybe required by: a. b. c. d. e. f. Water code of the Philippines on water bodies National Power Corporation on power lines Fault Traces identified by PHIVOLCS Right-of-Way of other public companies and other entities Other related laws For projects abutting national roads adequate easement shall be provided for road including loading and unloading areas

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