CITY PLANNING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

LOCATION : G/F City Engineer’s Office Building, Zamora St., Silay City
TELEPHONE NUMBER : (034) 495-5701
Head of Office : Ar. Giovanni M. Guzon
Email Address : [email protected]

ABOUT OUR OFFICE

The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) prepares and implements the development
plans and programs of the city. Among its functions are the following:
1. Formulates integrated economic, social, physical, and other development plans and
policies for consideration of the City Development Council.
2. Recommends, causes and directs the conduct of continuing studies, researches, and
training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation.
3. Integrates and coordinates all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different
function groups or agencies.
4. Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the different development programs,
projects, and activities of the LGU concerned in accordance with approved development
plan.
5. Analyzes the income and expenditure patterns, formulates and recommend fiscal plans
and policies for consideration of the Finance Committee of the LGU concerned.
6. Promotes people participation in development planning within the LGU.
7. Exercises supervision and control over the secretariat of the City Development Council.
8. Directs and oversees the proper administration, implementation and/or enforcement of
the city zoning ordinance.
9. Provides assistance to the SangguniangPanglungsod in the formulation of suitable
zoning policies and in updating, amending and or proposing amendment to the existing
zoning ordinance.

Our office has the following divisions, namely the Administrative Division, the Plans and
Programs Division, the Research, Evaluation and Statistics Division, and the Projects
Development Division.

RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Our office provides data/information to individuals/groups representing the public or

private sectors of society about the city and its development plans.

REQUIREMENTS

 Identification card
 Letter request addressed to and approved by the City Mayor

FEES

 Research fee : P100.00 per research

 Printed Copies : P30.00 (1stfive (5) pages)
: P3.00 (per page for succeeding pages)
 CD/DVD copy : P120.00 per disc
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS IT WILL TAKE YOU PLEASE APPROACH

Statistician II
1. Submission of Requirements 2 minutes/client Statistician Aide
Project Evaluation Officer IV
2. Computation of fees 2 minutes/client Administrative Assistant
3. Payment of fees Client’s privilege City Treasurer’s Office
Statistician II
4. Processing of request 10 minutes/transaction
Statistician Aide
Project Evaluation Officer IV

ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATE

REQUIREMENTS

 Letter request address to Ar. Giovanni M. Guzon, CPDC

 Photocopy of Land Title
 Lot Plan
 Tax Declaration

FEES

P 250.00 per hectare or a fraction thereof

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS IT WILL TAKE YOU PLEASE APPROACH

Administrative Assistant
1. Submission of requirements 2 minutes/client
Clerk II
2. Computation of Fees 2 minutes/client Administrative Assistant
3. Payment of fees Client’s privilege City Treasurer’s Office
CPDC
Zoning Administrator
4. Processing of request 30 minutes
Administrative Assistant
Clerk II
Administrative Assistant
5. Release of requested documents 2 minutes
Clerk ll

ISSUANCE OF LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE FOR BUILDING PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS

 Building Plans
 Land Title(s) (Certified True Copy)
 Tax Declaration
 Lot Plan, signed by a Geodetic Engineer
 Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates, and Technical Specifications
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS IT WILL TAKE YOU PLEASE APPROACH

Administrative Assistant
1. Submission of Requirements 2 minutes/client
Clerk II

2. Computation of Fees 2 minutes/client Administrative Assistant

3. Payment of Fees Client’s privilege City Treasurer’s Office
CPDC
4. Processing of Requirements 30 minutes Zoning Administrator
Administrative Assistant
5. Release of requested Administrative Assistant
2 minutes
documents Clerk II

SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL

REQUIREMENT(S)

FOR OPTIONAL APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 At least 2 sets of site development plan (schematic plan) at a scale ranging from 1:200
to 1:2,000 showing the proposed layout of streets, lots, parks and playgrounds and
other features in relation to existing conditions duly signed by any of the following
licensed professional:
a. An architect who is also an environmental planner or
b. A civil engineer who is also an environmental planner or
c. A geodetic engineer who is also an environmental planner or
d. An architect or a civil engineer or a geodetic engineer and an
environmental planner as co-signatory
 A set of the following documents duly signed and sealed by a licensed geodetic
engineer:
a. Vicinity map indicating the adjoining land uses, access, as well as
existing facilities and utilities at least within 500meters from the property
boundaries of the project, drawn to any convenient scale.
b. Topographic plan to include existing conditions as follows:
1) Boundary lines: bearings and distances or geographic coordinates of
the reference or tie points (referred to as the BLLM #);
2) Streets, easements, width and elevation of right-of-way within the
project and adjacent subdivisions/areas;
3) Utilities within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision project,
location, sizes and invert elevations of the sanitary and storm or
combined sewers; location of the lines, fire hydrants, electric and
telephone poles and street lights. If water mains and sewers are not
within/adjacent to the subdivision, indicate the direction to and size of
nearest one, showing invert elevations of sewers, if applicable;
4) Ground elevation of the subdivision: for ground that slopes less than
2%, indicate spot elevations at all breaks in grade, along all drainage
channels and at selected points not more than 25 meter apart and all
directions: for ground that slopes more than 2%, either indicate
contours with an interval of not more than 0.50 meter if necessary
due to irregular land or need for more detailed preparations of plans
and construction drawings.
 5) Water courses, marshes, rock and wooded areas, presence of all
preservable trees in caliper diameter of 200 millimeters, houses,
barns, shacks, and other significant features.
6) Proposed public improvements: highways or other major
improvements planned by public authorities for future construction
within/adjacent to the subdivision.
c. Survey plan of the lot(s) as described in TCT(s).
 At least two (2) copies of certified true copy of title(s) and current tax receipt(s).
 Right to use or Deed of Sale of right-of-way for access road and other utilities when
applicable subject to just compensation for private land.

Approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan will be valid only for
a period of 180 days from date of approval.

FOR APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

 All requirements for application for Preliminary Subdivision Development Plan
 Subdivision Development Plan consisting of the site development plan at any of the
following scales: 1:200; 1:1,000; or any scale not exceeding 1:2,000; showing all
proposals including the following:
a. Roads, easements or right-of-way and roadway width, alignment,
gradient, and similar data for alleys, if any.
b. Lot numbers, lines and areas and block numbers.
c. Site data such as number of residential and saleable lots, typical lot size,
parks and playgrounds and open spaces.
The Subdivision Development Plan shall be duly signed and sealed by any of
the following licensed professional:
a. An architect who is an environmental planner, or
b. A civil engineer who is also an environmental planner, or
c. A geodetic engineer who is also an environmental planner, or
d. An architect or a civil engineer or a geodetic engineer and an
environmental planner as co-signatory
 Civil and Sanitary Works Design
Engineering plans/constructiondrawings based on applicable engineering
code and design criteria to include the following:
a. At least 2 copies of road (geometric and structural) design/plan duly
signed and sealed by a licensed civil engineer.
1) Profile derived from existing topographic map signed and sealed by a
licensed geodetic engineer showing the vertical control, designed
grade, curve elements and all information needed for construction.
2) Typical roadway sections showing relative dimensions of pavement,
sub-base and base preparation, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, shoulders,
benching and others.
3) Details of roadway and miscellaneous structure such as curb and
gutter (barrier, mountable and drop), slope protection wall and
retaining wall.
b. At least 2 copies of storm drainage and sanitary sewer system duly
signed and sealed by a licensed sanitary engineer or civil engineer.
1) Profile showing the hydraulic gradients and properties of sanitary and
storm drainage lines including structures in relation with the road
grade line.
2) Details of sanitary and storm drainage lines and miscellaneous
structures such as various types of manholes, catch basins, inlets
(curb, gutter, and drop), culverts and channel linings.
c. At least 2 copies of site grading plan with finished contour lines super-
imposed on the existing ground limits of earthwork embankment slopes,,
cut slopes, surface drainage, drainage outfalls and others, duly signed
and sealed by a licensed civil engineer.
  At least 2 copies of water system layout and details duly signed and sealed by a
licensed sanitary engineer or civil engineer. Should a pump motor has a horsepower
(hp) rating of 50 hp or more, its pump rating and specifications shall be signed and
sealed by a professional mechanical engineer.
 Certified true copy of tax declaration covering the property(ies) subject of the application
for the year immediately preceding.
 Zoning certification from HLURB Regional Office.
 Certified true copy of DAR Conversion Order.
 Certified true copy of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-
Coverage (CNC), whichever is applicable, duly issued by the DENR.
 At least 2 copies of project description for projects having areas of 1 hectare and above
to include the following:
a. Project profile indicating the cost of raw land and its development (total
project cost), amortization schedule, sources of financing, cash flow,
architectural scheme, if any, and work program;
b. Audited financial statement for the last three (3) preceding years;
c. Income Tax Return for the last three (3) preceding years;
d. Certificate of registration with Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC);
e. Articles of Incorporation or partnership;
f. Corporation by-laws and all implementing amendments; and
g. For new corporations (3 years and below), statement of capitalization and
sources of income and cash flow to support work program.
 Plans, specification, bill of materials and cost estimates duly signed and sealed by the
appropriate licensed professionals
 Application for permit to drill from the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).
 Traffic impact assessment for projects 30 hectares and above.
 List of names of duly licensed professionals who signed the plans and other similar
documents in connection with the application filed indicating the following information:
a. Surname;
b. First name;
c. Middle name;
d. Maiden name, in case of married women professionals;
e. Professional license number, date of issue and expiration of its validity;
f. Professional tax receipt and date of issue; and
g. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)

If the establishment of the subdivision project is physically feasible and does not
run counter to the approved Zoning and Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the
city or municipality and the plan complies with these Rules, the same shall be
approved and a Development Permit shall be issued upon payment of the
prescribed processing fee.

A Development Permit shall only be valid for a period of three (3) years from
date of issue if no physical development is introduced.

The owner or developer shall cause the necessary surveys of the project and
prepare the survey returns with technical description and computations duly
signed and sealed by a licensed geodetic engineer to be submitted together and
in accordance with the approved subdivision plan, to the Land Management
Sector (LMS) for verification and approval; pursuant to Section 50 of PD 1529
(Property Registration Decree) and subject to the provisions of RA 8560 and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.

FEES

 For Preliminary Approval : Based on Tariff

 For Final Approval : Based on Tariff
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS IT WILL TAKE YOU PLEASE APPROACH

Zoning Administrator
1. Submit requirements for
15 days CPDC
assessment and evaluation
Administrative Assistant
2. Computation of fees 2 minutes/client Administrative Assistant
3. Payment of fees Client privilege City Treasurer’s Office

4. Endorsement ofplan to the 10 minutes CPDC

City Mayor Zoning Administrator

5. City Mayor endorses plan to

the SangguniangPanlungsod
for approval
6. SangguniangPanlungsod
endorses the approved plan to
the City Planning and SangguniangPanlungsod
Secretary
Development Office (CPDO)

7. CPDO endorses plan to the

SP Committee Chair on
10 minutes Zoning Officer ll
Housing, Land Use and
Zoning for signature

8. CPDO releases signed and

10 minutes Zoning Administrator
approved plan to the owner

LARGE SCALE MAPS

REQUIREMENTS

 Letter request duly approved by the City Mayor or his duly assigned representative

FEES

Paper Size (Inches) Colored Black and White

Short P75.00 P50.00
Long P75.00 P50.00
A3 P100.00 P75.00
20x30 P300.00 P200.00
24x33 P500.00 P300.00
32x42 P900.00 P700.00
33x47 P1,500.00 P1,200.00
42x96 P2,000.00 P1,500.00

MAPS AVAILABLE FOR COPY

SILAY CITY URBAN
1. Silay City Approved Zoning Map
2. Silay City Approved General Land Use Map
3. Silay City Barangay Boundaries