RULE VII - CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BUILDINGS BY USE OR

OCCUPANCY
SECTION 701. Occupancy Classified
1. There are 10 Groups of Occupancies subdivided into 25 Divisions. The accompanying
matrix shows the Groupings and Divisions and the corresponding uses. The final
column indicates the Zoning Classification.
a. Buildings proposed for construction shall be identified according to their use or the
character of its occupancy and shall be classified as follows:
i. Group A – Residential Dwellings
Group A Occupancies shall include:
Division 1- Residential building/structure for exclusive use of single family
occupants including school or company staff housing; single
(nuclear) family
dwellings; churches or similar places of worship; church rectories;
community facilities and social centers; parks, playgrounds, pocket parks,
parkways, promenades and play lots; clubhouses and recreational uses
such as golf courses, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools and
similar uses operated by the government or private individuals as
membership organizations for the benefit of their members, families, and
guests and not operated primarily for gain.
Division 2- Residential building for the exclusive use of non-leasing occupants
not exceeding 10 persons including single-attached or duplex or
townhouses,
each privately owned; school dormitories (on campus); convents and
monasteries; military or police barracks/dormitories; preschools, elementary
and high schools, provided that they do not exceed 16 classrooms;
outpatient clinics, family planning clinics, lying in clinics, diagnostics clinics,
medical and clinical laboratories; branch library and museums; steam/dry
cleaning outlets; party needs and accessories (leasing of tables and chairs,
etc.).
ii. Group B – Residentials, Hotels and Apartments
Group B Occupancies shall be multiple dwelling units including boarding or
lodging houses, hotels, apartment buildings, row houses, convents,
monasteries and other similar building each of which accommodates more
than 10 persons.
iii. Group C – Education and Recreation
Group C Occupancies shall be buildings used for school or day care purposes,
involving assemblage for instruction, education, or recreation, and not classified
in Group I or in Division 1 and 2 or Group H Occupancies.
iv. Group D – Institutional
Group D Occupancies shall include:
Division 1 – Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria, jails, prisons, reformatories, and
buildings were personal liberties of inmates are similarly restrained.

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 Division 2 – Nurseries for fulltime care of children under kindergarten age,
hospitals, sanitaria, nursing homes with non-ambulatory patients,
and similar buildings each is accommodating more than five
persons.
Division 3 – Nursing homes for ambulatory patients, homes for children of
kindergarten age or over, each are accommodating more than five
persons: Provided that Group D Occupancies shall not include
buildings used only for private or family group dwelling purposes.
v. Group E – Business and Mercantile

Group E Occupancies shall include:

Division 1 – Gasoline filling and service stations, storage garages and boat
storage structures where no work is done except exchange of parts
and maintenance requiring no open flame, welding, or the use of
highly flammable liquids.
Division 2 – Wholesale and retail stores, office buildings, drinking and dining
establishments having an occupant load of less than one hundred
persons, printing plants, police and fire stations, factories and
workshops using not highly flammable or combustible materials and
paint stores without bulk handlings.
Division 3 – Aircraft hangars and open parking garages where no repair work is
done except exchange of parts and maintenance requiring no open
flame, welding or the use of highly flammable liquids.
vi. Group F – Industrial

Group F Occupancies shall include: ice plants, power plants, pumping plants,
cold storage, and creameries, factories and workshops using incombustible and
non-explosive materials, and storage and sales rooms for incombustible and
non-explosive materials.

vii. Group G – Storage and Hazardous

Groups G Occupancies shall include:

Division 1 – Storage and handling of hazardous and highly flammable material.

Division 2– Storage and handling of flammable materials, dry cleaning plants
using flammable liquids; paint stores with bulk handling, paint shops
and spray painting rooms.
Division 3 – Wood working establishments, planning mills and box factories,
shops, factories where loose combustible fibers or dust are
manufactured, processed or generated; warehouses where highly
combustible materials is stored.
Division 4 – Repair garages.
Division 5 – Aircraft repair hangars.

viii. Group H – Assembly Other Than Group I

Group H Occupancies shall include:

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Division 1 – Any assembly building with a stage and an occupant load of less
than 1000 in the building.
Division 2 – Any assembly building without stage and having an occupant load of
 300 or more in the building.
Division 3 – Any assembly building without a stage and having an occupant load
of less than 300 in the building.
Division 4 – Stadia, reviewing stands, amusement park structures not included
within Group I or in Division 1, 2, and 3 of this Group.
ix. Group I – Assembly Occupant Load 1000 or More
Group I Occupancies shall be any assembly building with a stage and an
occupant load of 1000 or more in the building.

x. Group J – Accessory
Group J Occupancies shall include:

Division 1 – Agricultural structures.

Division 2 – Private garages, carports, fences over 1.80 meters high, tanks,
swimming pools and towers.
Division 3 – Stages, platforms, pelota, tennis, badminton or basketball courts,
tombs, mausoleums, niches, aviaries, aquariums, zoo structures,
banks and record vaults
Other sub-groupings or divisions within Groups A to J may be determined by the
Secretary. Any other occupancy not mentioned specifically in this Section, or about
which there is any question, shall be included in the Group which it most nearly
resembles based on the existing or proposed life and fire hazard.

(emphases supplied)
Rule VIIb follows

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Zoning dwellings with the usual

Classificatio residential communities
n mainly by single family,
 Residential R-1 – a low
neighbourhood scale,
community ancillary
zone, characterized
relatively exclusive
density residential
such as executive
subdivisions and
single detached
which are not
subdivisions.
uses on a

U CONDIT selling miscellaneous items,

IONAL provided
S the dwelling unit and provided that no
10% of the gross floor area (GFA) of
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provided that the area used shall not
classrooms and shall be located not
2. Boarding houses with no more than
3. Neighbourhood convenience
stores
dressmaking, tailoring, and baking,
less than 500 meters from nearest
adequate parking or as provided in
1. Preparatory schools, provided that
that such stores shall not exceed
shops, provided that such shops
5. Home occupation engaging in an
shall not exceed 10% of the total
4. Audio-video and computer rental
liquor shall be allowed for sale.
existing school offering similar
floor area of the dwelling unit.
course and are equipped with
they do not exceed three (3)
 in-house business such as
the local zoning ordinance.
eight (8) boarders.

ACCES 1. Customary accessory uses incidental to

SORY garages, houses for pets such as dogs,

dwellings and homes for the practice of
commercial purposes such as servants
2. Auxiliary uses customarily
conducted in
provided professionals are members of
activity conducted for monetary gain or
any of the principal uses housed in the
other professionals provided that such
building /structure, provided that such
birds, rabbits and the like of not more
accessory uses shall not include any
pump houses and generator
houses.
quarter, private garage, guardhouse,
provided further, that not more than
the family residing in the premises;
one's profession such as offices of
architects, engineers, lawyers and
than 4.00 sq. meters in floor area,
professionals are members of the
home laundries, non-commercial
same Division A1 (or R1 class)
family residing in the premises;
physicians, surgeons, dentists,

PRINCI government or private individuals as

PAL parkways, promenades and playlots

such as golf courses, tennis
courts,
basketball courts, swimming pools
benefit of their members, families,
8. Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks,
 9. Clubhouses and recreational
uses
membership organizations for the
3. School or company staff housing
4. Single (nuclear) family dwellings
and similar uses operated by the
7. Community facilities and social
1. Indigenous family dwelling units
5. Churches or similar places of
and guests and not operated
2. Single-detached units
primarily for gain.
6. Church rectories
worship
centers

Building/ (Dwell (Residential building/

Structure ings) exclusive use of
USE/ Grou Division A-1
–
Character pA single family
of Resid structure for
Classific ential occupants)
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Table VII.1. Schedule of Principal, Accessory and Conditional

Use/Occupancy of Building/Structure
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 Zoning
Classificatio
n

U CONDI three (3) inclusive of the owner; there

TIONAL receivers or causes fluctuation in line

S shall be conducted in any customary
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interference in any radio or television
appearance of the building /structure
interference detectable to the normal
generated by such home occupation
normally be expected in a residential
number of persons engaged in such
off the street and in place other than
parking generated by the conduct of
industry shall not occupy more than
equipment or process shall be used
such home occupation shall be met
7. Home industry classified as cottage
occupy more than 20% of the total
business/industry shall not exceed
or premises; no home occupation
industry provided that such home
floor area of the dwelling unit; the
accessory use; no traffic shall be
shall be no change in the outside
neighbourhood and any need for
in such home occupation which
creates noise, vibration, glare,
in greater volume than would
senses and visual or audible
fumes, odours or electrical
in a required front yard; no
voltage of the premises.

ACCES appearance of the building or premises;

 SORY expected in a residential neighbourhood
conducted in any customary accessory
greater volume than would normally be
generated by such home occupation in
exceed five (5), inclusive of the owner;
that the number of persons engaged in
there shall be no change in the outside
three (3) semi-professional assistants
radio or television receivers or causes
tailoring, baking and the like, provided
occupation for engaging an in-house
case that more than 20% of the floor
and any need for normal senses and
area of the building be used for said
are employed at any time, that in no
uses cited above; no traffic shall be
visual or audible interference in any
such business/industry shall not
business such as dressmaking,
fluctuation in line voltage of the
professional practice or home
no home occupation shall be
premises.

PRINCI
PAL

Building/
Structure
USE/
Character
 of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning
Classification

U CONDITI or electrical interference detectable to

S ONAL in such home industry which creates

E shall be conducted in any customary
the dwelling unit with employees not
nuisance; allotted capitalization shall
30% of the gross floor area (GFA) of
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors
 parking generated by the conduct of
generated by such home industry in
greater volume than would normally
to exceed five (5) persons and shall
equipment or process shall be used
such home occupation shall be met
not exceed the capitalization as set
outside appearance of the dwelling
audible interference in any radio or
have no change or alteration in the
accessory use; no traffic shall be
off the street and in a place other
Industry (DTI); no home industry
neighbourhood and any need for
the normal senses and visual or
by the Department of Trade and
than in a required front yard; no
fluctuation in line voltage of the
unit and shall not be a hazard/
television receivers or causes
be expected in a residential
premises.

ACCESS provisions as enumerated in number 2,

ORY 9. Clinic, nursing and convalescing home,

hazard/nuisance; allotted capitalization
alteration in the outside appearance of
4. Recreational facilities for the exclusive
residing within the premises, such as
Profession or Home Occupation, this
shall not exceed the capitalization as
30% of the floor area of the dwelling
industry shall not occupy more than
3. Home industry classified as cottage
set by the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI); shall consider same
the dwelling unit and shall not be a
6. Multipurpose/Barangay Hall 7. Pre-
 swimming pool, pelota court, etc.
industry provided that such home
use of the members of the family
unit; there shall be no change or
10. Plant nursery
5. Religious use
health center
8. Sports club
Section.
-School

PRINCIP
AL

Building/
Structure
USE/
Character of
Classific
ation of
Occupanc
y of
General

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Zoning dwellings. This includes

Classificatio characterized mainly as
n communities which are
subdivisions and semi-
structure for exclusive
There shall be two (2)
use as multiple family
single-attached or
use or occupancy, to
R-2 structures within
-exclusive residential
structure of from
-attached, duplex or
duplex building/
–a
general types of R-2
multilevel building/
residential use or
not subdivisions.
medium density
a low-rise single-
:
a. Basic R-2

semi-exclusive
Residential R-2
occupancy,
wit:

U CONDI instructions are held in soundproofed

S TIONA 3. Philanthropic or charitable institutions

E upon approval of the Building Official
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making, tailoring, baking, barber and
an in-house business such as dress
that the area in use shall not exceed
 adequate supply from the water
transfer, or lending of the office
supply concessionaire shall be
1. Ballet, dance and voice studios
department and certification of
and air-conditioned buildings
clearances from local health
provided that the classes or
5. Apartment hotels/hometels
secured.
homes
GFA

ACCE occupations such as barber and beauty

SSOR neighbourhood convenience stores,

shops, tailoring and dress shops,
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1. Customary incidental home
retail drug stores

PRINCI for R-1 class) buildings/structures

PAL schools, provided that they do not

(leasing of tables and chairs, etc.)
5. All uses allowed in Division A1 (or
-
1. Single-attached or duplex or town houses, each privately owned
7. Outpatient clinics, family planning
clinics, lying-in clinics,diagnostic
6. Preschools, elementary and high
2. School dormitories (on campus)
exceed sixteen (16) classrooms
10. Party needs and accessories
clinics, medical and clinical
8. Branch library and museum
9. Steam/ dry cleaning outlets
4. Military or police barracks/
 3. Convents and monasteries
laboratories
dormitories

Building/ for the exclusive use

Structure (residential building
USE/ of non-leasing
Character occupants not
of exceeding 10
Classific A-2
ation of
Division
Occupan
persons)
cy of
General

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 Zoning building/ structure of
Classificatio height and for use as
n height and with each
unit for separate use
one (1) storey up to
from three (3) up to
low-rise multilevel
three (3) storeys in
:
b. Maximum R-2

five (5) storeys in

as single-family
multiple family
dwellings and;
dwellings

U CONDI twenty (20) units of LPG tanks at any

S TIONA occupation shall be conducted in any

receivers or causes fluctuation in line
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interference in any radio or television
which creates noise, vibration, glare,
8. Car barns for not more than three (3)
interference detectable to the normal
30% of the gross floor area (GFA) of
change in the outside appearance of
customary accessory use; no traffic
yard; no equipment or process shall
inclusive of owner; there shall be no
the dwelling unit with the number of
persons engaged in such business/
residential neighbourhood and any
place other than in a required front
conduct of such home occupation
the building or premises, no home
occupation in greater volume than
shall be met off the street and in a
 be used in such home occupation
need for parking generated by the
shall be generated by such home
would normally be expected in a
9. LPG retailing with a maximum of
industry not exceeding ten (10)
senses and visual or audible
fumes, odors or electrical
voltage of the premises.
given time
units.

ACCES
SORY

PRINCI
PAL

Building/
Structure
USE/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
 Occupan
cy of
General

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 Zoning characterized mainly as a

Classificatio condominium buildings

n
u
density residential se

exclusive use as multiple

mixed housing types. R-

3
low-rise or medium-rise
–
R-3 a high

low-rise or medium--
structure may include
building/ structure for
commercial in nature
family dwellings with

rise residential
that are already
or occupancy,
Residential

U CONDI clubhouses R-2

S TIONA and similar 1. All conditional uses in R-1 and

uses with appropriate regulations
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except
10. Recreational
facilities such as
savings/loans/
lending shops.
resorts,
swimming
pools,
carnivals and
fairs
11. Bank
branches,
12. Driving range
ACCE 1. All customary accessory uses allowed

SSOR in Divisions A1 and A2 (or for R-1

class and R-2 class) buildings/
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2. Branch library and museum
4. Vocational school
structures
3. Hometel

PRINCI unit, cottage with more than one

PAL (1)
still for sale 5. Townhouses, each
4. Multiple-housing units
for lease or
1. All uses permitted in Divisions A1
and A2 (or for R-1 class and R-2
2. Leased single-detached dwelling
condominium units or tenement
independent unit and duplexes.
houses (residential building for
3. Boarding and lodging
houses
7. Accessorias (shop-houses),
tenements and apartments
class) buildings/structures
row-houses, townhouses,
8. Multiple privately-owned
6. Boarding houses
privately owned
 Building/ Structure B-1
Structure s, Hotels
Division
USE/ and
Character Apartments
of )
Classific Residen
ation of tial
Occupan (Buildings/
–
cy of
Group B
General

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Zoning :
a. Basic R-3 row-house
Classificatio
u
n R-3 se or occupancy, to

occupancy, characterized
single-family dwellings;
unit for separate use as
and scale. There shall be
from one (1) storey up
 medium to high density
two (2) general types of
storeys in height and
(6) up to twelve (12)
to three (3) storeys in
structure of from six
medium-rise multi--
height and with each
building/structure of
structure for exclusive
for use as multiple
townhouse building/
mainly as a low-rise
:
b. Maximum R-3

family dwellings.
–
Residential R-4 a

residential use or
level building/
and
wit:

U CONDI
S TIONA
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 ACCES
SORY

PRINCI schools, provided that these will not

PAL 10. Private or off-campus dormitories.

persons and of low-rise type (up to
five (5) storeys maximum building
occupants not exceeding ten (10)
the exclusive use of non-leasing
exceed twenty (20) classrooms
11. Elementary schools and high
9. Hotels, motels, inns, pension
houses and apartels
height)

Building/
Structure
USE/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning within a sub- divided lot or structure for

Classificatio building/ structure on exclusive use

an medium-rise or high-
n
specifically refers to the rise
dwellings. The term R-4 characterized
use as multiple family mainly as a
generally refers –
Residential R-5 a
to the
very
townhouse unit)
condominium
and
building/
buildings/ structures
high-density
series or rows of R-4
residential
property (an R-4
use or
individual lot (a
occupancy,
development).
as multiple family
dwelling.

U CONDIT
IONAL
S
E

ACCES
SORY

PRINCI housing, etc. taller than 1. Educational

 PAL five (5) storeys institutions
but not more like schools,
than twelve institutio
(12) storeys ns,
residential seminari
buildings/structur es,
es, multi level convent
apartments, s,
tenements, mass gymnasia,
1. Multi-family reviewing
residential buildings stands, little
such as colleges,
condominium, high- universities
rise ,
vocational,
including
school
auditoriu
ms,
theaters,
concert halls,
opera

Building/ Gro Division C-

Structure up
1
USE/ C–
Character Edu
of cati
Classific on
ation of and
Occupan Rec
cy of reat
General ion

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Zoning characterized mainly as a

Classificatio structure for educational,

level of institutional use
n
low-rise, medium-rise or
and related facilities and
community to national
activities, e.g., schools
training and related
–
Institutional) a

high-rise building/
or occupancy,

GI (General
the like.

U CONDI
S TIONAL
E

ACCES 5. Convention centers and related

SORY facilities
business schools, vocational and trade
1. Government centers to house national,
centers and research facilities except
schools, technical schools and other
3. General hospitals, medical
centers,
regional or local offices in the area
2. Colleges, universities, professional
9. Student housing, e.g., dormitories,
nuclear, radioactive,
chemical and
 6. Religious structures, e.g., church,
4. Scientific, cultural and
academic
institutions of higher learning
biological warfare facilities
8. Embassies/ consulate
multipurpose clinics
seminary, novitiates
boarding house
7. Museums

PRINCI 8. Other types of government 5. Dancing schools, disco pads,

PAL buildings dance

4. Libraries, museums, 6. Gymnasia, pelota courts and
exhibition halls sports
shrines, chapels and 3. Health studios and reducing salons
similar places 4. Billiard halls, pool rooms, bowling
5. Civic centers, 1. Amusement halls and parlors
clubhouses, 2. Massage and sauna parlors
lodges, alleys and golf clubhouses
6. Churches, and amusement halls
mosque, temples. complex
7. Civic or government
centers
2. Seminar/workshop
facilities
3. Training
centers/facilities
community
centers.
and art galleries
of worship
houses.

Building/ C-2
Structure
Division
USE/
Character
 of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning and correctional buildings

Classificatio administrative and related

characterized mainly as a
n
level of institutional use
low-rise, medium-rise or
activities, e.g., hospitals
community to national
and related health care
offices, military, police
structure for medical,
facilities, government
government service
–
Institutional) a
 high-rise building/
or occupancy,

GI (General
and the like.

U CONDI
S TIONA
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ACCE 4. Penitentiary and correctional

SSOR institution
3. Military
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camps/reservations/bases
and
1. Welfare homes, orphanages, boys and
girls town, home for the aged and the
unwed mothers, physically,
mentally
2. Rehabilitation and vocational
training
center for ex-convicts, drug
addicts,
and emotionally
handicapped, ex sanitaria
inmates; and similar
training grounds
establishments
like

PRINCI 1. Mental hospitals, mental sanitaria patients

PAL 5. Leprosaria and accommod

quarantine station ating more
3. Jails, prisons, reformatories and than
 2. Police and fire stations, guard kinderga
correctional institutions rten age
4. Rehabilitation centers or
and mental asylums nonamb
houses ulatory
1. Hospitals,
sanitaria, and
homes for
2.
Nurserie
s for
children
of
five (5)
persons
the aged

Building/ (Gove (Institutional, where buildings for

Structure rnmen personal liberties of health
Use/ t and maintaining peace (Institutio
Character Health quarters of those nal,
of Services rendering public Division D-
Classific ) assistance and 2
care)
ation of Group D Division D-1
–
Occupan restrained, or
cy of Institutio inmates are
General nal and order)

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Zoning –
or Light Commercial)
Classificatio
commercial/trade, service
n
-use/occupancy buildings
occupancy, characterized
building/ structure for low
e.g., one to three (1 to 3)
storey shopping centers,

C-1 (Commercial One

and business activities,
small offices or mixed-
mainly as a low-rise
community level of
commercial use or
a neighborhood or
and the like.
intensity

U CONDI 2. Garage for bus and trucks not greater

S TIONA greater than six (6) units in number

E 3. Retailing of CHBs, gravel and sand
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1. Garage for jeepneys and taxis not
than three (3) units in number
and other concrete products

ACCE 16. Dressmaking and tailoring shops

SSOR 3. Department store/shopping center

4. Bookstore and office supply shop
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18. Playcourt, e.g., tennis, bowling,
15. Sauna bath and massage clinic
9. Bakery and bake shop
6. Home appliance store
17. Movie house/theatre
2. Office condominium
19. Swimming pool
 13. Beauty parlor
1. Office building
12. Supermarket
14. Barber shop
8. Flower shop
10. Wine store
7. Photo shop
11. Grocery
5. Car shop
billiards

PRINCI 1. Nursing 2. Gasoline filling and service stations.

PAL homes for buildings, display for cars, tractors,

B-1 (or
ambulatory
for R-3 class) buildings/ structures
2. School
10. Pawnshops, money shops, photo
and home,
9. All other types of large complexes
for children
3. Storage garage and boat storage.
over 4. Commercial garages and parking
kinderga 8. All other types of
rten age transportation

3. drugstores, tailoring and dress

Orphanage shoeshine/repair stands, retail

7. Airports and heliport
s
facilities
patients
5. Bus and railways depots and
1. All uses allowed in Division
terminals and offices
and portrait studios,
for public services
6. Port facilities
complexes
shops
etc.

Building/ ambulatory – flames, welding, or

Structure patients Busin Mercantile, where
Use/ kindergarten ess flammable liquids)
 Character age) and requiring no open
of (Instituti Merca except change of
Classific onal, for ntile no work is done
ation of or (Com (Business and
Occupan children merci E-1
cy of over al) use of highly
General D-3 Group maintenance
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Division Division
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 Zoning characterized mainly as
Classificatio for low to high intensity
n Services) – a range of
rise building/ structure
a low-rise or medium--
uses or occupancies,
modals/multi-modals
utilitarian/functional
Transportation and
community support
terminals/ inter--
(
UTS Utilities,
functions, e.g.,
and depots

U CONDI
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ACCE 33. Convention center and related facilities

SSOR 25. Storeroom and warehouse but only as

dormitory, pension house, clubhouse,
Y
establishments 23. Restaurants and
apartment, apartel, boarding house,
37. Bank and other financial institution
may be necessary for the efficient
24. Short term special education like
dancing schools, schools for self defense, driving schools, speech
27. Commercial condominium (with
21. Stadium, coliseum, gymnasium
26. Commercial housing like hotel,
 residential units in upper floors)
22. Other sports and recreational
30. Filling station/service station
32. Vocational/ technical school
38. Radio and television station
conduct of the business
34. Messengerial service
28. Embassy/ consulate
36. Janitorial service
29. Library/museum
35. Security agency
39. Building garage
20. Day/night club
other eateries
31. Clinic
clinics
motel

PRINCI other similar products except CHBs,

PAL electrical and electronics, plumbing

gravel and sand and other concrete
supplies, ceramic clay cement and
12. Stores for construction supplies
11. Bakeshops and bakery goods
and building materials such as
products
stores

Building/
Structure
Use/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
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Zoning municipal or city level of

Classificatio occupancy, characterized

medium to large office or
n
C-2 (Commercial Two
mainly as a medium-rise
medium to high intensity
activities, e.g., three to
service and business
building/structure for
commercial use or
commercial/ trade,
five (3 to 5) storey
)
Commercial – a

shopping centers,

or Medium
U CONDI universities, vocational and technical

S TIONA terminals for trucks, tow

trucks, and
E L
buses not exceeding
three (3) units
4. Auto sales and rentals,
automotive
and storage facilities in
support of
parts shops, marine craft, aircraft
1. Institutional uses as colleges and
handicraft, accessory and spare
5. Junk shops, scrap dealer shops
schools, general hospitals and
2. Hauling services and
garage
commercial establishments
specialized general welfare,
charitable and government
and sales yards
institutions

ACCE 41. Typing and photo structures may be allowed in C-2 class

SSOR engraving services 9. Manufacture of ice, ice blocks,

44. Manufacture of cubes,
Y
insignia, badges motor vehicles and accessory,
and home
centers and research 2. Repair shops like house
facilities except appliances,
nuclear, radioactive, chemical 3. Transportation
and terminal/garage with
42. Repair of optical 1. All uses in C-1 class buildings/
instruments and 6. Machinery display
47. Scientific, cultural and shop/center
academic tubes, crushed except dry ice
45. Transportation 5. Medium scale junk
terminal/garage shop
43. Repair of clocks buildings/structures
 and watches 8. Lumber/hardware
similar emblems except metal furnishing shops
biological warfare facilities. 7. Gravel and sand
40. Commercial job printing repair shops
equipment and cameras 4. Publishing
46. Plant nurseries

PRINCI sing-along lounges,

PAL bistros, pubs,

establishments with less than
one
6. Bakeries, pastry and bake
shops.
4. Restaurants, drinking and
dining
5. Day/night clubs,
bars, cocktails,
9. Printing & publishing plants and
hundred (100)
occupancies.
2. Shopping centers, malls and
1. Wholesale and retail stores
3. Wet and dry markets
8. Financial Institutions
7. Office buildings
supermarkets
beer gardens
offices

Building/ Mercantile in nature)

Structure (Business and
Use/ E-2
Character
Division
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
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General

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Zoning buildings/structures such

Classificatio buildings/ structures and

as cemeteries, memorial
n
mentioned under regular
–
SPE (Special) other

mixed use/occupancy
uses/occupancies of
vertical facilities not
parks and the like
the like.
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ACCE e.g. fruits, vegetables, sugar and other

SSOR 19. Shops for repacking of food products

18. Factory for other bakery products not
Y
10. Manufacture of signs and advertising
biscuits, cookies, crackers and other
commercial activities not elsewhere
14. Motorcycles/bicycles repair shops
(repairing/rebuilding, or custom job
13. Machine shops service operations
crematory services and memorial
20. Funeral parlors, mortuaries and
16. Biscuit factory manufacture of
22. Buildings/structures for other
21. Parking lots, garage facilities
similar dried bakery products
17. Doughnut and hopia factory
elsewhere classified (n.e.c.)
displays (except printed)
11. Chicharon factory
classified (n.e.c.)
related products
12. Welding shops
15. Lechon stores
chapels
orders)

PRIN including radio and TV broadcasting

CIPAL household equipment and appliance

less flammable or non-combustible
 11. Photographer and painter studios,
14. Paint stores without bulk handling
24. Glassware and metalware stores,
and similar emblems except metal
10. Engraving, photo developing and
19. Telecommunications, media and
22. Bakeries, pastry and bake shops
16. Memorial and mortuary chapels,
tailoring and haberdashery shops
25. Manufacture of insignia, badges
12. Factories and workshops, using
13. Battery shops and repair shops
21. Battery shops and auto repair
public information complexes
20. Cell (mobile) phone towers
18. Telephone and telegraph
23. Police and fire stations
15. Funeral parlors
17. Columbarium
printing shops
crematories
exchanges
materials
studios
shops
shops

Building/
Structure
Use/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
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Zoning
Classificatio
n

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ACCE
SSOR
Y

PRINC novelties, jewelry shops, liquor wine

IPAL locksmith and other related services

conducting retail business and local
27. Employment/recruitment agencies,
32. Computer stores and video shops,
26. General retail establishments such
news syndicate services and office
31. Furniture, repair and upholstering
33. Internet cafes and cyber stations
34. Signboard and streamer painting
35. Car barns for jeepneys and taxis
more than twenty (20) machines
34. Garment manufacturing with no
equipment and repair shops and
electrical appliance repair shops
as curio or antique shops, pet
bookstores, art supplies and
shops and aquarium stores,
29. Other stores and shops for
30. Radio, television and other
28. Watch sales and services,
not more than six (6) units
shopping establishments
stores and fIower shops
and silk screening
including repair
other offices
job
 Building/
Structure
Use/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning –
Commercial) means
Classificatio
a
n
building/structure for
high
occupancy,
characterized

Three or Metropolitan
mainly as a
 medium-rise
metropolitan level of
to very high intensity

C-3 (Commercial
commercial use/
to high-rise

U COND
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ACCE 5. Parks and

SSOR Recreation and

Entertainment
Y
1. All uses allowed in R-1, R-2
and R-3
2. All uses allowed in C-1,
C-2 and C-3
4. All uses
allowed in GI
Zones and SI
3. Some uses
allowed in I-1 Zones
class buildings/
structures
Zones
Zones
Zones

PRINC and carwash with minimum 100 sq. 1. All permitted uses in Division

IPAL 44. Auto repair, tire, vulcanizing shops E-1 (or

36. Lotto terminals, off-fronton, online 4. Department
37. Gardens and landscaping supply/ stores, shopping
 delicatessen shops, malls/
confectionery for C-1 and C-2 class)
38. Printing, typesetting, copiers buildings/
and centers, commercial
bingo outlets and off-track betting and sports
40. Restaurants, 5. Institutional uses as
canteens, eateries, university
43. Recording and film laboratories 3. Commercial
45. Physical fitness gyms/centers parking lots and
shops and complexes/ areas
automats/fastfoods 2. Aircraft hangars
39. Photo supply and complexes
developing structures
42. Laundries and laundromats garages
duplicating services
meters service area
contractors
41. Groceries
stations

Building/ w
Mercantile, here no
Structure
parts and maintenance
Use/
flames, welding or
Character use
of of highly flammable
Classific except exchange of

ation of repair work is done

Occupan requiring no open

cy of (Business and

General Division E-3

liquid)

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Zoning very large a low-rise but

Classificatio shopping malls, sprawling
-use/
n characterized mainly as
occupancy
(
buildings I-1 Industrial One) – a
very large
light industrial use or
office or
building/ structure
mixed-
for
activities,
production activities.
e.g., large
manufacturing or
to
service and low intensity

business occupancy,
commercial/
trade,
and the like.

U CONDI negative environmental impact

S TIONA Building/structure with lesser
E
L

ACCE community, utilities and

SSOR services
Y Customary support facilities for
industries such as housing,
 PRINCI activities not 1. Ice plants and cold storage

PAL elsewhere buildings

classified storm drainage,
6. Other sewerage, irrigation
commercial/ 2. Power plants (thermal, hydro or
business incombustible or non-explosive
(n.e.c.) 7. Factories and workshops
using
3. Pumping plants (water
supply,
5. Rice mills and
sugar centrals
and waste treatment
plants)
6. Breweries, bottling
plants,
canneries, and tanneries
4. Dairies and
creameries
geothermal)
materials

Building/ Group F – (Light Industrial)

Structure Industrial Division F-1
Use/ (Non-
Character Pollutive/ Non
of Hazardous
Classific Industries and
ation of Non-
Occupan Industries)
cy of Hazardous
General -Pollutive/

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Zoning intensity manufacturing or

Classificatio medium industrial use or

n
–
I-2 (Industrial Two) a

occupancy, characterized
low-rise or medium-rise
mainly as a low-rise but
buildings/ structures for
characterized mainly by
)
Services – a range of

Transportation and
structure for medium
production activities.
utilitarian/functional
low to high intensity
community support
uses/ occupancies,
sprawling building/

UTS (Utilities,

U COND Building/structure with lesser negative

S ITION environment impact

E
AL
 ACCE Customary support facilities for industries

SSOR such as housing, community, utilities and

services
Y

PRIN carbides, oxygen, hydrogen, and the

CIPAL 4. Plastics resin plants (monomer

and
1. Storage tanks, buildings for storing
gasoline, acetylene, LPG, calcium,
2. Armories, arsenals and munitions
6. Acetylene and oxygen
generating
7. Cooking oil and soap processing
8. Factories for highly flammable
3. Match and fireworks factories
9. Water and power generation/
5. Plastics compounding and
distribution complexes
processing plants
chemicals
polymer)
factories
plants
plants
like

Building/ Industrial (Medium Industrial,

Structure (Pollutive/ which shall include
Use/ – Storage highly flammable
Character Industries Only) hazardous and
of Non- G-1
Classific Hazardous storage and
 ation of and Hazardous handling of
Occupan industries materials)
cy of and Division
General Hazardous
Pollutive/
Group G

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Zoning functions, e.g., power and

Classificatio wastewater and sewerage

handling facilities
n
and the
multi-modals and depot
terminals/intermodals/
facilities, solid
waste
distribution facilities,
telecommunication
facilities,
drainage/
water generation/
 like excluding

U CONDI Building/structure Building/structure with

S TIONA with lesser lesser negative

E negative environment impact
L
environment
impact

ACCE Customary Customary support

SSOR support facilities facilities for industries

for industries such as housing,
Y
such as community, utilities
housing, and
community, services
utilities and
services

PRINC 11. All other types of 2. Dry cleaning 5. Wood and

IPAL large complexes plants using cardboard box

10. Liquid and solid waste flammable factories
management facilities 5. Sign and 2. Planing mills and
for public utilities billboard painting sawmills, veneer
shops 1. Wood working
4. Paint establishments,
shops and 6. Textile and fiber
spray spinning mills
painting 4. Pulp, paper
3. Paint and
stores paperboard
with bulk lumber and timber
handling yards
1. All uses 3. Wood
permitted in I1 drying kilns
class factories
liquids plants
 rooms

Building/ buildings textile and

Structure for storage garment
Use/ (Medium (Medium Industrial
Character Industrial working
of and activities,
Classific handling buildings for
ation of of wood
Occupan Division G-2 papers
cy of flammable cardboard
General materials) manufactures,

Division G-3
factories

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 Zoning
Classificatio
n

U CONDI Building/ Building/

S TIONA structure with structure

E lesser with lesser
L
negative negative
environme environm
nt impact ent
impact

ACCE Customary Customary

SSOR support support

facilities for facilities for
Y
industries industries
such as such as
housing, housing,
communit communi
y, utilities ty,
and utilities
service and
s servic
es

PRINC 9. 2. 2.

IPAL Factories Factories Manufact

where for ure and
loose engines assembly
combustibl and plants of
e turbines 3.
combustible and Repairs
materials are attache and
stored. d testing
fiber or dirt testing shops for
 are facilitie aircraft
manufactur s engines
ed, 1. Repair and parts
10.Garment and garages and aircraft
undergarment shops engine
8. Warehouses 1. Hangars
where highly
processed or
generated.
7. Grains and
cement silos
factories

Building/ (Medium for Group H –

Structure Industria aircraft Assembly
Use/ l, facilitie for less than
Character for s) 1,000
of repair (Mediu (Cultural
Classific garag m and/ or
ation of es Industri Recreational)
Occupan Division al,
cy of Division
G-4
General
manufacture G-5
)
and
engine

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Zoning spaces and all other kinds

Classificatio range of recreational uses

occupancy, characterized
n
building/ structure for low
characterized mainly as a
gymnasia, stadia, arenas

PRE (Park Structures,

uses, e.g., structures on
low-rise or medium-rise
such as auditoria, mess

mainly as a low-rise or

entertainment functions
halls, seminar facilities,
community to national
level of cultural use or
component parks/open
structures on campus
related to educational
–
Entertainment) a

assembly buildings/
to medium intensity
CUL (Cultural) – a

Recreation and
of recreational or
campuses or its
or occupancies,
recreational or
and the like.
U COND
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ACCE
SSOR
Y

PRIN 4. Little theaters, audiovisual rooms

CIPAL 2. Concert halls and open houses

1
. Theaters and auditoriums

3. Convention halls

Building/ (Recreational, which

Structure buildings with stage
Use/ less than 1,000)
Character occupant load of
of and having an
Classific Division H-1
ation of are assembly
Occupan
cy of
General
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Zoning medium-rise
Classificatio building/
n or
mixed-use/occ
upancy
centers,
very large
office
activities, e.g.,
cultural
buildings and the
like.
structure for
cultural
centers,
convention
U CONDI
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ACCE
SSOR
Y

PRINCI 1 1
. Dance halls, . Dance halls,
PAL
cabarets, ballrooms ballrooms
3. 2. Skating rinks
Cockfighting
arenas
2. Skating rinks

Building/ (Recreational, (Recreational,

Structure which which
Use/ buildings buildings with
Character with stage
of stage occupant load
Classific occupant load of
ation of of less than 300)
Occupan and having and having
cy of an an
General
 Division H-2 Division H-3
300 or more) are assembly
are
assembly

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Zoning range of recreational uses

Classificatio occupancy, characterized

n PRE (Park Structures,

community to national
level of cultural use or
mainly as a low-rise or
building/structure for
–
Entertainment) a

–
L (Cultural) a

Recreation and
cultural activities
medium-rise
or

CU
U COND
S ITION
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ACCE 3. Open air or outdoor sports

SSOR activities and

5.
Y
Memorial/Shrines/monum
ents, kiosks
2. Resort areas, e.g., beaches,
including
4. Golf courses, ball
courts, race tracks
support facilities, including
low rise
stadia, gyms,
amphitheaters and
and other park structures
swimming pools
and similar uses
accessory uses
1. Parks/gardens

PRIN 8. All other types of 2. Theaters and convention centers

CIPAL amusement and 3. Concert halls and open

5. Boxing houses
arenas, jai- 1. Colisea and sports complexes
alai stadiums 4. Convention centers
6. Race tracks
and
hippodromes
7. All types of
resort complexes
 4. Covered
amusement
parks
3. Grandstand and
bleachers
entertainment
complexes
2. Reviewing stands
1. Sports stands

Building/ which are for 1,000 or more in

Structure structures More the
Use/ developments than Assembly Buildings
Character or 1,000 with stage and an
of tourism Group I – occupant load of
Classific oriented Assembly (Recreational,
ation of establishments (Cultur Division I-1
Occupan , al building)
cy of (Recreational, and/or
General not included in Recreatio
Divisions H-1) nal)
tourism estate

H-4
Division

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Zoning spaces and all other kinds

Classificatio building/ structure for low

characterized mainly as a
n
gymnasia, stadia, arenas
uses, e.g., structures on
low-rise or medium-rise
such as auditoria, mess
entertainment functions
halls, seminar facilities,
component parks/open
structures on campus
related to educational
assembly buildings/
to medium intensity
of recreational or
campuses or its
recreational or
occupancies,
and the like.

U CONDI
S TIONA
E
L
 ACCE 7. Underground parking structures/

SSOR 6. Sports Club

facilities
Y

PRINCI
PAL

Building/ Other
Structure Occupancie
Use/ s/
Character of Groups A through I)
Classific Mentioned Under
ation of (Agricultural
Occupan and
cy of Specifically
–
General Group J Accessory
Uses not

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Zoning agriculture related use or

Classificatio occupancy, characterized

occupancy, characterized
n
building/ structure for low
building/structure for low
granaries and the like as
–
AI (Agro-Industrial)

piggeries, greenhouses,
mainly as a low-rise or
facilities for agriculture
–
A (Agricultural) an

activities, e.g., poultry

to high intensity agro--
an agro-industrial or
agricultural or related
educational, training,
research and related
mainly as a low-rise
houses, hatcheries,
industrial or related
activities to include
to high intensity
well as offices,
agricultural or
related use or
medium-rise
and the like.
U COND
S ITION
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ACCE breeding stations, fish farms, nurseries,

SSOR crocodile farm, monkey raising and the

2. Growing of diversified plants and trees,
Y
5. Ancillary dwelling units/farmhouses for
7. Pastoral activities such as goat-raising
3. Silviculture, mushroom culture, fishing
such as fruit and flower bearing trees,
4. Customary support facilities such as
number of persons engaged in such
store and the like, provided that, the
8. Home occupation for the practice of
tailoring, baking, running a sari-sari
palay dryers and rice threshers and
one's profession or engaging home
1. Cultivation, raising and growing of
experimentation facilities such as
staple crops such as rice, corn,
business such as dressmaking,
storage barns and warehouses
and fish culture, snake culture,
camote, cassava and the like
demonstration farms, etc.
6. Agricultural research and
coffee, tobacco, etc.
and cattle fattening
tillers and laborers
like

PRIN b. Barns
 CIPAL i. Silos

Building/ Division J-1

Structure
Use/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning uses, usable open spaces

Classificatio plan that permits flexibility

 n in planning/ urban design,
preservation of significant
Development Master Plan
(CDMP) or its acceptable
related facilities for agro--
)
Development refers to

redevelopment schemes
project site wherein said
equivalent, i.e., a unitary
building/structure siting,
project site must have a
building types and land
services and Business
natural land features if
development plan/site
training, research and
for general public use

PUD (Planned Unit

land development or
for a new or built-up
offices, educational,
complementarity of
activities and the
Comprehensive
industry.

U COND
S ITION
E
AL

ACCE conducted in any customary accessory

SSOR greater volume than would normally be

 Y generated by such home occupation in
provided that such home industry shall
business/industry shall not exceed five
electrical interference detectable to the
and any need for parking generated by
expected in a residential neighborhood
equipment or process shall be used in
the conduct of such home occupation
such occupation which creates noise,
(5), inclusive of the owner; there shall
receiver or causes fluctuations in line
appearance of the building premises;
interference in any radio or television
other than the required front yard; no
normal senses and visual or audible
shall be met off the street in a place
uses cited above; no traffic shall be
industry, e.g., mat weaving, pottery
9. Home industry classified as cottage
vibration, glare, fumes, odors and
making, food preservation, etc.
no home occupation shall be
be no change in the outside
voltage of the premises.
not

PRIN
CIPAL

Building/
Structure
Use/
 Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning feasible, whereby said

Classificatio approved by the LGU

CDMP must be duly
n
concerned.
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ACCE 10. Backyard raising of livestock and fowl,

SSOR 14. Drying, smoking and airing of tobacco

occupy more than 30% of floor area of
Y
preserving of meat and its by products
provided that for livestock a maximum
allotted capitalization shall not exceed
of 10 heads; for fowl. a maximum of
appearance of the dwelling unit and
provisions as enumerated in Home
Manufacture of unprepared animal
the dwelling unit; there shall be no
change or alteration in the outside
shall not be a hazard or nuisance;
Department of Trade and Industry
19. Production of prepared feeds for
(DTI); such shall consider same
feeds, other grain milling, n.e.c.
11. All uses allowed in agriculture
12. Rice/ corn mills (single pass)
the capitalization as set by the
13. Drying, cleaning, curing and
20. Cigar and Cigarette factory
17. Manufacture of coffee 18.
Occupation, this Section.
16. Cassava flour mill
and derivatives
15. Flour mill
500 birds
 animals

PRIN
CIPAL

Building/
Structure
Use/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning
Classificatio
n

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ACCE filled, reconstituted or recombined milk,

SSOR 26. Milk processing plants (Manufacturing

33. Miscellaneous canning and preserving
Y
31. Canning and preserving of vegetables
22. Miscellaneous processing of tobacco
vitaminizing, bottling of natural animal
27. Butter and cheese processing plants
32. Canning and preserving of vegetable
30. Canning and preserving of fruits and
21. Curing and re-drying tobacco leaves
milk and cream related products)
28. Natural fluid milk processing
of fruit and vegetables, n.e.c.
(pasteurizing, homogenizing,
29. Other dairy products, n.e.c.
24. Jute spinning and weaving
condensed or evaporated)
25. Manufacture of charcoal
23. Weaving hemp textile
and vegetable juices
34. Fish canning
35. Patis factory
 leaves, n.e.c.
fruit juices
sauces

PRIN
CIPAL

Building/
Structure
Use/
Character
of
Classific
ation of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning
Classification

U CONDIT
S IONAL
E

ACCES 37. Processing, preserving and canning of

SORY 41. Vegetable oiI mills, including coconut

38. Manufacturing of desiccated coconut
40. Manufacture of wines from juices of
animal parts and/or products as raw
48. Other accessory uses incidental to
42. Sugarcane milling (centrifugal and
47. Other commercial handicrafts and
industrial activities utilizing plant or
46. Manufacture/processing of other
plantation crops, e.g., pineapple,
fish and other seafoods, n.e.c.
39. Manufacture of starch and its
agro-industrial activities
44. Muscovado sugar mill
45. Cotton textile mill
36. Bagoong factory
materials, n.e.c.
43. Sugar refining
bananas, etc.
local fruits
products
 refines)
oil

PRINCIP
AL

Building/
Structure
Use/
Charact
er of
Classificati
on of
Occupan
cy of
General

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Zoning uses, usable open spaces

Classificatio plan that permits flexibility

in planning/ urban design,
n
preservation of significant
Development Master Plan
(CDMP) or its acceptable
r
Development) efers to

redevelopment schemes
project site wherein said
equivalent, i.e., a unitary
building/structure siting,
project site must have a
building types and land
services and Business
feasible, whereby said
natural land features if
development plan/site
for general public use

PUD (Planned Unit

approved by the LGU
land development or
for a new or built-up
CDMP must be duly
complementarity of
activities and the
Comprehensive
concerned.

U COND 1. All uses/occupancy permitted in all

S ITION Planned Unit Development (PUD)

E uses/occupancy are part of the
AL
other Divisions (or classes of
buildings/ structures) if such
 ACCE
SSOR
Y

PRIN 4. Fence over 1.80 meters high,

CIPAL 5. Steel and/ or concrete tanks

3. Swimming pools including
2. Towers, smokestacks and
1. Private garages, carports
shower and locker room
separate fire walls
chimneys

General Division J-2

Classifica (Accessory)
tion
of
Use/C
haract
er of
Building/
Structure
Occupa
ncy of

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Zoning
Classificatio
n

U COND
S ITION
E
AL

ACCE
SSOR
Y

PRIN 3. Tombs,

CIPAL mausoleum
s and
niches
4. Aviaries and
aquariums and
zoo
1. Stages, platforms
and similar
2. Pelota, tennis,
badminton or
5. Banks and record
vaults
 basketball
courts
structures
structures

General Division J-3

Classifica
tion
of
Use/C
haract
er of
Building/
Structure
Occupa
ncy of

(emphases, underscoring and annotations supplied) Rule VIIc follows

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SECTION 702. Change in Use

No change shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any building which
would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different
group of occupancies, unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the
Code for such division or group of occupancy. The character of occupancy of existing
buildings may be changed subject to the approval of
the Building Official and the building may be occupied for purposes set forth in other Groups:
Provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the
existing use.

SECTION 703. Mixed Occupancy

1. General Requirements
 When a building is of mixed occupancy or used for more than one occupancy, the whole
building shall be subject to the most restrictive requirement pertaining to any of the type of
occupancy found therein except in the following:
a. When a one-storey building houses more than one occupancy, each portion of the
building shall conform to the requirement of the particular occupancy housed therein
and;
b. Where minor accessory uses do not occupy more than 10% of the area of any floor or a
building, nor more than 10% of the basic area permitted in the occupancy
requirements, in which case, the major use of the building shall determine the
occupancy classification.

2. Forms of Occupancy Separation

Occupancy separations shall be vertical or horizontal or both, or when necessary, of such

other forms as may be required to afford a complete separation between the various
occupancy divisions in the building.
3. Types of Occupancy Separation

Occupancy separation shall be classified as “One-Hour Fire-Resistive”, “Two-Hour Fire

Resistive”, “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive” and “Four-Hour Fire-Resistive.”
a. A “One-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be of not less than one-hour
fire resistive construction. All openings in such separation shall be protected by a fire-
assembly having a one-hour fire-resistive rating.
b. A “Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be of not less than two-hour
fire resistive construction. All openings in such separation shall be protected by a fire
assembly having a two-hour fire-resistive rating.
c. A “Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be of not less than three-hour
fire resistive construction. All openings in walls forming such separation shall be
protected by a fire assembly having a three-hour fire-resistive rating. The total width of
all openings in any three hour fire-resistive occupancy separation wall in any one-storey
shall not exceed 25% of the length of the wall in that storey and no single opening shall
have an area greater than 10.00 sq. meters. All openings in floors forming a “Three-
Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall be protected by vertical enclosures
extending above and below such openings. The walls of such vertical enclosures shall
be of not less than two-hour fire-resistive construction, and all openings therein shall be
protected by a fire assembly having a three-hour fire-resistive rating.
d. A “Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Occupancy Separation” shall have no openings therein and
shall be of not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction.

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4. Fire Rating for Occupancy Separation

Occupancy Separations shall be provided between groups, sub-groupings, or divisions of

occupancies. The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations for appropriate
occupancy separations in buildings of mixed occupancy; Provided, that, where any
occupancy separation is required, the minimum shall be a “One-Hour Fire-Resistive
Occupancy Separation”; and where the occupancy separation is horizontal, structural
members supporting the separation shall be protected by an equivalent fire-resistive
construction.

SECTION 704. Location on Property

1. General

a. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a public space,
yard or street on at least one of its sides.
 b. For the purpose of this Section, the centerline of an adjoining street or alley shall be
considered an adjacent property line.
c. Eaves over required windows shall not be less than 750 millimeters from the side and
rear property lines.
2. Fire Resistance of Walls

Exterior walls shall have fire resistance and opening protection in accordance with the
requirements set forth by the Secretary. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not
exceed beyond a point one-third the distance from an assumed vertical plane located
where the fire-resistive protection of openings is first required to the location on property
whichever is the least restrictive. Distance shall be measured at right angles from the
property line. When openings in exterior walls are required to be protected due to distance
from property line, the sum of the areas of such openings in any storey shall not exceed
50% of the total area of the wall in that storey.

3. Buildings on Same Property and Buildings Containing Courts

For the purpose of determining the required wall and opening protection, buildings on the
same property and court walls shall be assumed to have a property line between them.
When a new building is to be erected on the same property with an existing building, the
assumed property line from the existing building shall be the distance to the property line
for each occupancy as set forth by the Secretary; Provided, that two or more buildings on
the same property may be considered as one building if the aggregate area of such
building is within the limits of allowable floor areas for a single building, and when the
buildings so considered, house different occupancies or are of different types of
construction, the area shall be that allowed for the most restrictive occupancy or
construction.

4. Building Footprint and Firewall Requirements

a. The following rules shall be observed in the determination of the Allowable Maximum
Building Footprint (AMBF) for buildings and related habitable structures. If the stated
rules are compared with (1) Rule VIII Table VIII.1.- Reference Table on Percentage of
Site Occupancy and Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA); (2) Rule VIII
Tables VIII.2. and VIII.3. (setbacks, yards and courts); or (3) with the applicable
stipulations under this Rule and with the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code, the
more stringent but applicable regulation out of the aforementioned rules should be
observed;

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b. If without a firewall, the footprint of a proposed building/structure shall be measured
horizontally from the property line to the outermost faces of the exterior walls of the
building/structure; Provided, that the distance measured from the property line shall
conform with the applicable stipulations of this Rule and Rule VIII; The resultant area
established at grade level upon which the proposed building/structure may stand shall
be the AMBF;
c. Footprint Based on Firewall Provisions
i. If with a firewall on one (1) side, the footprint of a proposed building/structure shall be
measured horizontally from the property line with a firewall to the outermost faces
of the opposite exterior walls of the building/structure; Provided, that the
applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed;
ii. If with a firewall on two (2) sides or on one (1) side and the rear property line, the
footprint of a proposed building/structure shall be measured horizontally from the
opposing property lines in case of a firewall on two (2) sides or from the rear
property line with a firewall to the outermost faces of the opposite exterior walls of
the building/structure; provided, that the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code
 are strictly followed;
iii. Absolutely no firewalls are allowed for a low density residential (R-1) uses or
occupancies; an abutment of up to 3.20 meters from established grade level may
however be permitted but solely for the purpose of supporting a carport roof;
provided further that such abutment shall be constructed of perforated or
decorative concrete blocks above 1.50 meters measured vertically from the
established grade level; such an abutment shall not be longer than 7.00 meters or
50% of the side property line in total length, whichever is shorter.
iv. For medium density residential (R-2) uses or occupancies, a firewall can be erected
on a maximum of 80% of the total length of a side property line; provided that only
one (1) side property line is used for a firewall in the case of a R-2 structure; and
provided further that the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly
followed;
v. For high-density residential (R-3) uses or occupancies, two (2) types of firewall
construction may be permitted:
(a) For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can be
erected on a maximum of 85% of the total length of each side property line;
provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed 65% of the total
perimeter of the R-3 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided
that firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be allowed for a maximum two (2) storey
component structure; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations
of the Fire Code are strictly followed; and
(b) For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on one (1) side property line and at
the rear property line, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of 90% of the
total length of the side and rear property lines and up to 100% in case the
rear property line is only 4.00 meters wide; provided that all firewall
construction at the side property lines shall not exceed 50% of the total
perimeter of the R-3 property, i.e., total length of all property lines; provided
that firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be allowed for a maximum two (2) storey
structure but not at the rear property line where the maximum allowed
firewall height shall only be 3.20 meters measured vertically from established
grade; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire
Code are strictly followed.
vi. For townhouse residential (R-4) uses or occupancies, firewalls on the two (2) sides
of each townhouse unit may be permitted; the R-4 firewall can be erected on a
maximum of 85% of the total length of each side property line; provided that all
firewall construction
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shall not exceed 50% of the total perimeter of each R-4 property, i.e., total length
of all property lines; provided that firewalls in each R-4 use or occupancy shall be
allowed for a maximum three (3) storey structure; and provided further that all the
applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed;
vii. For residential condominium (R-5) uses or occupancies, two (2) types of firewall
construction may be permitted:
(a) For a R-5 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can be
erected on a maximum of 75% of the total length of each side property line;
provided that all firewall construction at the side property lines shall not
exceed 50% of the total perimeter of the R-5 property, i.e., total length of all
property lines; provided that side firewalls in R-5 uses or occupancies shall
only be allowed for a maximum eight (8) storey component structure, i.e., the
podium; and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire
Code are strictly followed; and
(b) For a R-5 use or occupancy with a firewall on one (1) side and at the rear
property line, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of 65% of the total
length of the side property line and on a maximum of 50% of the total length of
 the rear property line; provided that all firewall construction shall not exceed
60% of the total perimeter of the R-5 property, i.e., total length of all property
lines; provided that the side firewalls in R-5 uses or occupancies shall only be
allowed for a maximum eight (8) storey component structure and that at the
rear property line, the maximum allowed firewall height shall only be 14.00
meters measured vertically from established grade; and provided further that
all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed.
viii. All existing openings on all firewalls shall be sealed completely to maintain the fire
integrity of adjoining buildings/structures.
ix. The provision of a fully functional sprinkler system and the installation of other fire-
retardant or fire suppression devices in the case of commercial, institutional and
industrial buildings/structures may allow firewall construction for up to 70% of the
total perimeter of the property lines provided that the prescribed setbacks, yards
and courts fronting the Road Right-Of-Way (RROW) are first fully complied with;
and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code,
particularly on the number, type and locations of fire exits are strictly followed.
SECTION 705. Allowable Floor Areas
1. General. The Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) of any proposed building/
structure shall only be as allowed under this Rule.
2. TGFA Limitation. In Table VII.1. hereafter, the percentages (%) indicated in the third (3rd)
through eighth (8th) columns, but excluding the multiplier numbers 3, 5, 12, 18, and 30
(which represent the number of storeys/floors), are the percentages of the Total Lot Area
(TLA) that may be used to initially determine the Allowable Maximum TGFA for a proposed
building/structure.
3. Crosscheck of TGFA with Allowable Maximum Volume Building (AMVB). The Allowable
Maximum TGFA once established must be thoroughly crosschecked with the AMVB to find
out if the AMVB is not exceeded. If exceeded, the necessary adjustments on the Maximum
Allowable TGFA must be made since the AMVB must always prevail.

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Table VII.1. Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)
Based on the Allowed Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO)
of the Total Lot Area (TLA)
Character of Type of Allowable Maximum
Use/ Building/ Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)*
Occupancy Structure by Type/ Location of Lot

*Note: Building Height Limit (BHL) multiplied by the Allowable

Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) expressed as a percentage
(%) of the Total Lot Area or TLA (with or without firewall). Figure
subject to reduction to comply with the floor area component of
the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB). Refer to
Table VII.1. to arrive at the percentage (%) of TLA.

Interior Inside Corner Through Corner Corner

(or (or Lot Lot Through Lot
Rear) Regula Lot Abuttin
Lot and r) (see Fig. (see g 3 or
End Lot Lot VIII.10 Fig. (see More
. of VIII.11. of Fig. Streets,
(see (see Fig. Rule Rule VIII.12. of etc.
 VIII.9. VIII) VIII) Rule Rivers,
Fig. of VIII) Etc.
VIII.8. Rule (see
and VIII) Fig.
VIII.5.1 VIII.13. of
4. Rule
of Rule VIII)
VIII)

Residential Resident 3 (floors/ 3 x50% 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3x 3x

GROUP A- ial 1 (R- storeys) of TLA of TLA of TLA 70% of 70% of
l 1) x 60% of TLA TLA
(without TLA
firewalls)

Basic 3 x 70% 3 x 60% 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3 x 70%

Resident
ial 2 (R-
2)

Maximum 5 x 70% 5 x 60% 5 x 70% 5 x 70% 5 x 70% 5 x 70%

Resident
ial 2 (R-
2)

Basic 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3 x 70% 3 x 70%

Resident
ial 3 (R-
3)

Maximum 12 x 80% 12 x 12 x 12 x 80% 12 x 80% 12 x 80%

Resident 80% 80%
ial 3 (R-
3)

Resident 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80%

ial 4 (R-
4)
/Individual
Town-
house
Lots/Units

Resident 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80%

ial 4 (R-
4)
/Individual
Town-
house
Lots/Units

Resident 18 x 80% 18 x 18 x 18 x 80% 18 x 80% 18 x 80%

ial 5 (R- 80% 80%
5)
/
Condominiu
m

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Character of Type of Allowable Maximum
Use/ Building/ Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)*
Occupancy Structure by Type/ Location of Lot

*Note: Building Height Limit (BHL) multiplied by the Allowable

Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) expressed as a percentage
(%) of the Total Lot Area or TLA (with or without firewall). Figure
subject to reduction to comply with the floor area component of
the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB). Refer to
Table VII.1. to arrive at the percentage (%) of TLA.

Residential Resident Not NA NA NA NA NA

GROUP A- ial 1 (R- applicabl
l 1) e
(with (NA)
firewalls)

Basic 3 x 75% 3 x 70% 3 x 75% 3 x 75% 3 x 75% 3 x 75%

Resident
ial 2 (R-
2)

Maximum 5 x 75% 5 x 70% 5 x 75% 5 x 75% 5 x 75% 5 x 75%

Resident
ial 2 (R-
2)

Basic 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80%

Resident
ial 3 (R-
3)

Maximum 12 x 80% 12 x 12 x 12 x 80% 12 x 80% 12 x 80%

Resident 80% 80%
ial 3 (R-
3)

Resident 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80% 3 x 80%

ial 4 (R-
4)
/Individual
Town-
house
Lots/Units

Resident 18 x 80% 18 x 18 x 18 x 80% 18 x 80% 18 x 80%

ial 5 (R- 80% 80%
5)/
Condominiu
m

Commerci Commerc 5 x 80% 5 x 75% 5 x 80% 5 x 80% 5 x 90% 5 x 90%

al ial 1
GROUPS (Com-1)
B, C, E,
H, I

Commer 12 x 80% 12 x 12 x 12 x 80% 12 x 90% 12 x 90%

cial 2 75% 80%
(Com-2)

Commer 30 x 80% 30 x 30 x 30 x 80% 30 x 90% 30 x 90%

 cial 3 75% 80%
(Com-3)

Commerc 5 x 85% 5 x 85% 5 x 90% 5 x 90% 5 x 95% 5 x 95%

ial 1
(Com-1)
with
Sprinkler
System &
Firewalls

Commer 12 x 85% 12 x 12 x 12 x 90% 12 x 95% 12 x 95%

cial 2 85% 90%
(Com-2)
with
Sprinkler
System &
Firewalls

Commerc 30 x 85% 30 x 30 x 30 x 90% 30 x 95% 30 x 95%

ial 3 85% 90%
(Com-3)
with
Sprinkler
System &
Firewalls

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Character of Type of Allowable Maximum
Use/ Building/ Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)*
Occupancy Structure by Type/ Location of Lot

*Note: Building Height Limit (BHL) multiplied by the Allowable

Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) expressed as a percentage
(%) of the Total Lot Area or TLA (with or without firewall). Figure
subject to reduction to comply with the floor area component of
the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB). Refer to
Table VII.1. to arrive at the percentage (%) of TLA.

Industrial Industrial 1 Duly BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

GROUPS (Ind-1) approve X 75% X 80% X 80% X 90% X 90%
F, G d of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA
BHL x
80% of
TLA

Industrial 2 BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

(Ind-2) x 80% x 75% x 80% x 80% x 90% X 90%

Industrial 3 BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

(Ind-3) x 80% x 75% x 80% x 80% x 90% x 90%

Industrial 1 BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

(Ind-1) with x x x x x x
Sprinkler 85% 85% 90% 90% 95% 95%
System &
Firewalls

Industrial 2 BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

 (I-2) with x x x x x x
Sprinkler 85% 85% 90% 90% 95% 95%
System &
Firewalls

Industrial 3 BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

(Ind-3) with x x x x x x
Sprinkler 85% 85% 90% 90% 95% 95%
System &
Firewalls

Institutional Without BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

GROUP D Sprinkler x x x x x x
System & 50% 50% 60% 60% 60% 60%
Firewalls of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA

With BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

Sprinkler x 60% x 60% x 70% x 70% x 70% x 70%
System & of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA
Firewalls

Cultural Without BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

Sprinkler x 60% x 60% x 65% x 65% x 65% x 65%
System & of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA
Firewalls

With BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

Sprinkler x 70% X 70% x 70% x 70% x 70% x 70%
System &
Firewalls

Transportati Without BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

on Sprinkler x 50% x 50% x 60% x 60% x 60% x 60%
System & of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA of TLA
Firewalls

With BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL BHL

Sprinkler x 60% x 60% x 70% x 70% x 70% x 70%
System &
Firewalls

Note:

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Maximum of sixty (60) storeys (180.00 meters) BHL for inland areas not close to airports.

SECTION 706. Allowable Floor Area Increases

The floor areas hereinabove provided may be increased in certain specific instances and
under appropriate conditions, based on the existence of public space, streets or yards
extending along and adjoining two or more sides of the building or structure subject to the
approval of the Building Official. (Refer to Guidelines on Determining Gross Floor Area and
Total Gross Floor Area of a Building/Structure at the end of this Rule)

SECTION 707. Maximum Height of Buildings

1. The maximum height and number of storeys of proposed building shall be dependent upon
the character of use or occupancy and the type of construction, considering end-user
population density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets particularly of its
roadway/carriageway component, building bulk, off-street cum off-site parking
 requirements, etc. and in relation to local land use plan and zoning regulations as well as
other environmental considerations, e.g., geological, hydrological, meteorological,
topographical, prevailing traffic conditions, the availability and capacity of public
utility/service systems, etc. (Refer to Guidelines on Building Bulk at the end of this Rule)
2. Determination of Building Height:
a. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (BHL) - the maximum height to be allowed for
buildings/structures based on their proposed use or occupancy; the BHL is generally
determined after the application of other development controls (DC) and certain other
parameters, i.e., considerations of site conditions, view, etc. (Table VII.2. of this Rule).
The BHL shall be generally measured from the established grade line to the topmost
portion of the proposed building/structure. If applicable, the BHL may be subject to
clearance requirements of the Air Transportation Office (ATO) or of the concerned
military/security authorities. (Refer to Guidelines on Development Controls at the end
this Rule)
BHL excludes the height of permitted/allowed projections above the roof of the
building/structure, e.g., signage, mast, antenna, telecom tower, beacons and the like.
b. The Building Height Limit (BHL) of any proposed building/structure shall only be as
allowed under this Rule (as shown in table below) or under the duly approved
city/municipal (local) zoning ordinance, whichever is more restrictive.

Table VII.2. Building Height Limit (BHL) by Type of Use or Occupancy

Character of Use or Type of Building/ Building Height Limit (BHL)
Occupancy Structure
Number of Meters above
allowable highest grade
storeys/floors
above
established
grade

1. Residential Residential 1 (R-1) 3 10.00

Residential 2 (R-2) 3 10.00

a. Basic 5 15.00
b. Maximum

Residential 3 (R-3) 3 10.00

a. Basic 12 36.00
b. Maximum

Residential 4 (R-4) / 3 10.00

Townhouses
(Individual lots/
units)

Residential 5 (R-5) / 12 - 18 36.00 - 54.00

Condominiums

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Character of Use or Type of Building/ Building Height Limit (BHL)
Occupancy Structure
Number of Meters above
allowable highest grade
storeys/floors
above
established
 grade

2. Commercial Commercial 1 3-5 10.00 -15.00

(C-1)

Commercial 2 6 18.00
(C-2)

Commercial 3 16-60 48.00 -180.00

(C-3)

3. Industrial Industrial 1 (I-1) 15.00 meters but not exceed the duly-
approved BHL in the major zone it is
part of

Industrial 2 (I-2) 21.00 meters but not exceed the duly-

approved BHL in the major zone it is
part of

Industrial 3 (I-3) 27.00 meters but not exceed the duly-

approved BHL in the major zone it is
part of)

4. Institutional - 15.00 meters (or must follow the duly-

approved BHL in the major zone it is
part of)

5. Cultural - 30.00 meters (or must follow the duly-

approved BHL in the major zone it is
part of)

6. - 15.00 meters (or must complement

Utility/Transportati the duly approved BHL in the major
on / RROW/ zone it is part of)
Services

7. Parks and - 15.00 meters (or must complement

Open the duly approved BHL in the major
Recreational zone it is part of)
and
Entertainment
Spaces

8. - 15.00 meters (or must complement

Agricultural/Agr the duly approved BHL in the major
o- zone it is part of)
Industrial/Touris
m

9. Planned Unit PUD at a 3 - 15 10.00-45.00 (with

Development reclamation ATO prescribed
(PUD) area close to BHL as
an needed)
operating airport

PUD at a 3 - 30 10.00 – 30.00

reclamation
area

PUD at a coastal 16 - 45 48.00 – 135.00

area

PUD at an 3 - 25 10.00 - 75.00 (with

 inland area ATO-prescribed
close to an BHL as needed)
operating
airport

PUD at an inland 12 - 60 36.00 – 180.00

area

Notes:

a. Establishing Grade
- In case of sloping grade where the edges of the building footprint (AMBF) running perpendicular to the
RROW has a difference in elevation of less than 3.00 meters, the highest adjoining natural grade (ground
surface) or finished grade (sidewalk surface) shall be considered the established grade elevation (Figure
VII.1.);
- In case of sloping grade where the edges of the building footprint (AMBF) running perpendicular to the
RROW has a difference in elevation of more than 3.00 meters, the average grade level of the building
footprint (AMBF) shall be considered the established grade elevation (see Figure VII.3.); and
- The building/structure height shall be measured from the highest adjoining public sidewalk (finished grade) or
ground surface (natural grade); Provided, that the height measured from the lowest adjoining surface shall
not exceed such maximum height by more than 3.00 meters; Except, that towers, spires and steeples,
erected as parts of the building and not used for habitation or storage are limited as to the height only by
structural design, if completely of incombustible materials, or may extend but not exceed 6.00 meters above
the prescribed building height limit (BHL) for each occupancy group, if of combustible materials (Figures
VII.2.).

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Figure VII.1. Figure VII.3.
Figure VII.2.
HEIGHT OF BUILDING / STRUCTURE
HEIGHT OF BUILDING / STRUCTURE

Annotation. The height of buildings should also be generally proportional to its base/footprint. In practice, a
smaller footprint The height of buildings should also be generally proportional to its base/footprint. In
practice, a smaller footprint
The height of buildings should also be generally proportional to its base/footprint. In practice, a smaller
footprint cum taller profile for a building is resorted to in order to preserve as much of the open space within a lot
(or surrounding
cum taller profile for a building is resorted to in order to preserve as much of the open space within a lot (or surrounding
cum taller profile for a building is resorted to in order to preserve as much of the open space within a lot (or
surrounding the building) as much as possible.

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3. Other Considerations in Height Determination
a. In any given locality, the height of proposed buildings/structures shall be governed by the
following factors:
i. The designer/space planner must consider both the present and projected population
density within the project site and in the project’s location/area at full
completion/operation of the project;
ii. For a given volume of building/structure (the building bulk), that which has a lesser
Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) or area of ground coverage Allowable
Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) or Maximum Allowable Construction Area
(MACA) may be built higher than that with a greater PSO, AMBF or MACA;
iii. A proposed building/structure which has a greater TGFA requirement shall be built
 higher than that with a lower TGFA requirement;
iv. A proposed building/structure on a lot with a higher FLAR designation/rights may be
built higher than that on a lot with a lower FLAR designation/rights; and
v. Lots that face a wider RROW and therefore with more RROW features/elements may
become the site of a taller building/structure as compared to a lot facing a narrow
RROW.
b. The height of proposed buildings/structures shall also be governed by the following
RROW-based limitations:
i. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only 6.00 to 7.00 meters wide, a BHL
of three (3) storeys (or 9.00 meters maximum) shall be observed regardless of
use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like considerations.
ii. If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only 4.00 to 5.00 meters wide, a BHL
equivalent to 2 ½ storeys (or 7.50 meters maximum) shall be observed regardless
of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like considerations.
If only one (1) RROW services a lot and such is only 3.00 meters wide or less, a
BHL equivalent to two (2) storeys (or 6.00 meters maximum) shall be observed
regardless of use or occupancy, lot size, lot dimensions, lot frontage and like
considerations.
iii. Taller buildings are allowed for duly approved high-density developments such as
Planned Unit Development (PUD) areas. Taller and bulkier buildings are better
suited in such areas due to higher end-user targets, more advanced and
coordinated planning efforts and the application of more stringent development
controls (DC) by the project proponents themselves.
c. The following factors shall also be considered in the determination of the building height:
i. Soil characteristics, lot location in relation to fault lines and earthquake belts or
proximity to volcanoes and other geological conditions.
ii. Hydrological conditions such as the water table at the site and distance to waterways
and shorelines.
iii. Meteorological conditions such as the frequency and intensity of destructive
typhoons/ monsoon winds/rains, prevailing wind speed and direction, relative
humidity, amount of precipitation and the prevailing ambient conditions.
iv. Effect/s of environmental conditions on the building/structure and vice versa coupled
with the effective control of air, noise and thermal pollution, radiant heat, lights
and shadows, etc., and the optimization of natural light and ventilation.

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v. Effect/s of traffic conditions on the building/structure and vice versa and the
satisfaction of parking/loading requirements in accordance with this Rule.
vi. Availability and capacity of public utility/service system considering the availability
and adequacy of electric power, potable and non-potable water supply, drainage
and sewerage, transportation and communications facilities, solid waste
management system, etc.
vii. Need for applicable building safety and maintenance systems, e.g., lightning
arresters, beacons, protective railings and barriers, gondolas, window washing
systems, etc.
d. In accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARP) of the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) where the Philippines is a member state and of
Administrative Order No. 5 (Civil Air Regulation) of the Air Transportation Office (ATO),
the following rules and regulations shall govern the construction of buildings/structures
within the 24.00 kilometer radius of aerodromes where turbo-jet aircraft operate and
within the 10.00 kilometer radius of aerodromes where no turbo-jet aircraft operate.
(Figs. VII.4. through VII.8.)
 i. The height of buildings/structures within this area shall be limited by an imaginary line
with slope of 2% or 1:50 for aerodromes where turbo-jet aircraft operate and 2.5%
or 1:40 for aerodromes where no turbo-jet aircraft operate from the inner edge
reckoned from the surface of the runway. The dimensions of the isosceles
trapezoidal are as shown on Table VII.3. hereafter.

Table VII.3. Dimensions of Isosceles Trapezoid

Type of Aerodrome Inner Edge Long Base Distance
(Start Base) (meters) Between Bases
(meters) (meters)

Aerodromes 300 4,800 15,000

where turbo-
jet aircraft 150 4,650 15,000
operates

Aerodromes 150 2,150 10,000

where no turbo-
jet aircraft 100 2,100 10,000
operates

ii. No new buildings/structures shall be allowed within the runway strip.

iii. A height clearance certificate shall be first secured from the Air Transportation Office
(ATO) before a building permit may be issued for the construction of
buildings/structures located:
(a) Within 4.00 kilometer radius of the runway ends of an aerodrome regardless of
height;
(b) From 4.00 kilometer to 24.00 kilometer radius of the runway ends of an
aerodrome where turbo-jet aircraft operate and exceeding 45.00 meters in
height above the elevation of the runway; and
(c) From 4.00 kilometer to 10.00 kilometer radius of the runway ends of an
aerodrome where no turbo-jet aircraft operate and exceeding 45.00 meters
in height above the elevation of the runway.

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Figure VII.4.
APPROACH / DEPARTURE SURFACE
Annotation. Plan adjustments are necessary for airports with parallel runways and for
runways with Annotation. Plan adjustments are necessary for airports with parallel runways
and for runways with Annotation. Plan adjustments are necessary for airports with parallel
runways and for runways with taxiways.
Figure VII.5.
 Figure VII.6.
APPROACH / DEPARTURE SURFACE

Annotation. Section adjustments may still be necessary for airports with parallel
runways and for Annotation. Section adjustments may still be necessary for
airports with parallel runways and for
Annotation. Section adjustments may still be necessary for airports with parallel runways and
for runways with taxiways.

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APPROACH / DEPARTURE SURFACE

Figure VII.7.
 Annotation. Isometric, plan and section adjustments may still be necessary for airports with
parallel runways and Isometric, plan and section adjustments may still be necessary
for airports with parallel runways and
Isometric, plan and section adjustments may still be necessary for airports with parallel
runways and for runways with taxiways.

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ALLOWABLE CONDITIONS (BUILDABLE)

WITHIN APPROACH – DEPARTURE ZONES

Figure VII.8.
 Annotation. Adjustments may still be necessary for airports with parallel runways and for
runways with taxiways. Adjustments may still be necessary for airports with parallel
runways and for runways with taxiways. Adjustments may still be necessary for
airports with parallel runways and for runways with taxiways.

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4. Parking Slot, Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements

a. The parking slot, parking area and loading/unloading space requirements listed hereafter
are generally the minimum off-street cum on-site requirements for specific
uses/occupancies for buildings/structures, i.e., all to be located outside of the road
right-of-way (RROW).
b. The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.50 meters
by 5.00 meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking and at 2.15 meters by 6.00
meters for parallel parking. A standard truck or bus parking/loading slot must be
computed at a minimum of 3.60 meters by 12.00 meters. An articulated truck slot must
be computed at a minimum of 3.60 meters by 18.00 meters which should be sufficient
to accommodate a 12.00 meters container van or bulk carrier and a long/hooded prime
mover. A jeepney or shuttle parking/loading/unloading slot must be computed at a
minimum of 3.00 meters by 9.00 meters. The parking slots shall be drawn to scale and
the total number of which shall be indicated on the plans and specified whether or not
parking accommodations are attendant-managed.
c. The parking space ratings listed below are minimum off-street/off-RROW cum on-site
requirements for specific uses/occupancies for buildings/structures, i.e., all to be
located outside of the road right-of-way (RROW):

Table VII.4. Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot, Parking Area
and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy
Specific Uses or of Reference Uses or Minimum Required Parking Slot,
Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading Space
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

1. GROUP A

1.1. Division A-1 Single family and multi Units with a lot measuring 32.00 to
family dwelling units 72.00 sq. meters and/or with a
[whether single- dwelling unit having a gross floor
detached (R 1), single- area of from 18.00 to 22.00 sq.
attached or duplex (R- meters - a minimum of one (1)
2) or rowhouse (R-3)], pooled off-street cum on-site
each privately owned or parking slot* for every six (6) lots
lots with dwelling units or lots with dwelling units;
 located in residential Units with a lot measuring 50.00 to
subdivisions/ 96.00 sq. meters and/or with a
developments dwelling unit having a gross floor
regardless of number area of from 30.00 to 42.00 sq.
of hectares/dwelling meters - a minimum of one (1)
units pooled off-street cum on-site
parking slot* for every four (4) lots
or lots with dwelling units;

Note:
* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of
buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

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Specific Uses or of Reference Uses or Minimum Required Parking Slot,
Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading Space
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

Unit with a lot measuring 100.00 to

120.00 sq. meters and/or with a
dwelling unit having a minimum
gross floor area of from 30.00 to
42.00 sq. meters - a minimum of
one (1) off-street cum on site
parking slot* for each lot or lot with
dwelling unit;

Unit with a lot measuring more than

120.00 sq. meters and/or with a
dwelling unit having a minimum
gross floor area of more than
42.00 sq. meters - minimum of one
(1) off-street cum on-site parking
slot* for each lot or lot with dwelling
unit;

Units located in town Units with a gross floor area of

house (R-4) 50.00 sq. meters – provide one (1)
buildings/structures pooled parking slot*for every two
regardless of number (2) units or fraction thereof, i.e.,
of storeys with more than two (2) but not less
than four (4) units;

Unit with a gross floor area above

50.00 up to 150.00 sq. meters –
provide one (1) parking slot* for
each unit;

Unit with a gross floor area above

150.00 sq. meters – provide two
(2) parking slots* for each unit.
 Indigenous family At least one (1) car parking slot*
dwelling units; each for every six (6) dwelling units
privately owned and which shall be provided
outside of the RROW (within
property or lot lines only)

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of

buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

**The following prohibitions on parking slots:

1. Conversion/change of use/occupancy.
2. Reduction of parking spaces.
3. Encroachment on RROW.
4. Public utility and bulky vehicles.

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Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

1.2. Division A-2 Multi-family dwelling Units with a gross floor area of from
units located in 18.00 to 22.00 sq. meters - provide
residential one (1) pooled parking slot* for
condominium (R-5) every eight (8) units or for a fraction
buildings/structures thereof, e.g., another slot* shall be
regardless of number of provided if there are more than eight
storeys (8) units but less than sixteen (16)
units, etc.;

Units with a gross floor area up to

50.00 sq. meters - provide one (1)
pooled parking slot* for every six (6)
medium cost units or for a fraction
thereof, e.g., another slot* shall be
provided if there are more than six (6)
but less than twelve (12) medium
cost units, etc., or provide one (1)
parking slot* for each open market
unit (as defined under the revised
IRR of PD 957);

Units with a gross floor area above

50.00 sq. meters up to 100.00 sq.
meters - provide one (1) pooled
parking slot* for every four (4)
medium cost units, or provide one (1)
parking slot* for each open market
unit (as defined under the revised
IRR of PD 957); and
 Units with a gross floor area of more
than 100.00 sq. meters – one (1)
parking slot* for each unit.

2. GROUP B

2.1. Division B-1 Hotels One (1) car parking slot for every
three (3) rooms or a fraction thereof
for highly urbanized areas and one
(1) car parking slot for every seven
(7) rooms or a fraction thereof for all
other areas; and two (2) tourist bus
parking slots for each hotel; provide
at least one (1) loading slot for
articulated truck or vehicle A 12.00
meters long container van plus 4.00
meter length for the prime mover
and one (1) loading slot for a
standard truck for every 5,000.00
sq. meters of gross

Note:
* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of
buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

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Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

floor area (GFA); and provide truck

maneuvering area outside of
the RROW (within property or
lot lines only)

Residential hotels and One (1) car slot for every five (5)
apartels units or a fraction thereof; and one
(1) bus parking slot for every sixty
(60) rooms/units or a fraction
thereof

Motels One (1) car slot for every unit

Pension/boarding/ One (1) car slot for every twenty (20)

lodging houses beds

3. GROUP C

3.1. Division C-1 Bowling alleys One (1) car slot for every four (4)
alleys

3.2. Division C-2 Churches and similar One (1) car slot and one (1)
places of worship jeepney/shuttle slot for every 50.00
 sq. meters of
congregation area

Public elementary, One (1) off-street cum on-site

secondary, vocational parking slot for every ten (10)
and trade school (GI) classrooms; and one (1) off RROW
(or off-street) passenger loading
space that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/shuttle slots

Private elementary, One (1) car slot for every five (5)
secondary, vocational classrooms; one (1) off-RROW (or
and trade school (GI) off-street) passenger loading space
that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/ shuttle slots; and
one (1) school bus slot for every one
hundred (100) students

Note:
* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of
buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

** The following prohibitions on parking slots:

1. Conversion/change of use/occupancy.
2. Reduction of parking spaces.
3. Encroachment on RROW.
4. Public utility and bulky vehicles.

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Specific Uses or of Reference Uses or Minimum Required Parking Slot,
Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

Public colleges and One (1) car slot for every five (5)
universities (GI) classrooms; one (1) off-RROW (or
off-street) passenger loading space
that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/ shuttle slots; and
one (1) school bus slot for every two
hundred (200) students

Private colleges and One (1) car slot for every three (3)
universities classrooms; one (1) off-RROW (or
(GI) off-street) passenger loading space
that can
accommodate two (2) queued
jeepney/ shuttle slots; and one (1)
school bus slot for every one
hundred (100) students

4. GROUP D
 4.1. Division D-1 Mental hospitals, One (1) off-street cum on-site car
sanitaria and mental parking slot for every twenty five
asylums and like uses (25) beds; and one (1) off-RROW
(or off-street) passenger loading
space that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/shuttle slots

4.2. Division D-2 Public hospital One (1) off-street cum on-site car
parking slot for every twenty five
(25) beds; and one (1) off-RROW (or
off-street) passenger loading space
that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/shuttle slots; provide
at least one (1) loading slot for
articulated truck or vehicle (a 12.00
meter long container van plus 6.00
meter length for a long/hooded
prime mover) and one (1) loading
slot for a standard truck for every
5,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor
area (GFA); and provide truck
maneuvering area outside of the
RROW (within property or lot lines
only)

Note:
* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of
buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

**The following prohibitions on parking slots:

1. Conversion/change of use/occupancy.
2. Reduction of parking spaces.
3. Encroachment on RROW.
4. Public utility and bulky vehicles.

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Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

Private hospital One (1) off-street cum on-site car

parking slot for every twelve (12)
beds; and one (1) off-RROW (or off-
street) passenger loading space
that can accommodate two (2)
queed jeepney/shuttle slots; provide
at least one (12) loading slot for
articulated truck or vehicle (a 12.00
meters long container van plus 6.00
meters length for a long/hooded
prime mover) and one (1) loading
slot for a standard truck for every
5,000.00 sq. meters of GFA; and
provide truck maneuvering area
outside of the RROW (within
property or lot lines only)
 4.3. Division D-3 Nursing homes for One (1) off-street cum on-site car
ambulatory patients, parking slot for every twelve (12)
school and home, for beds; and one (1) off-RROW (or off-
children over street) passenger loading space that
kindergarten age, can accommodate two (2) queued
orphanages and the like jeepney/shuttle slots

5. GROUP E

5.1. Division E-1 Terminals, Inter-modals One (1) car slot for every 500.00 sq.
or Multi-modals, meters of gross floor area or for a
Depots and the like fraction thereof; and one (1) off-
(UTS) RROW (or off-street) passenger
loading space that can
accommodate two (2) queued
jeepney/ shuttle slots or two (2)
queued bus slots whichever is
applicable; maneuvering area of
buses, trucks and like vehicles shall
be outside of the RROW (within
property or lot lines only)

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of buildings/

structures and any parking slot provided outside the building/structure
will be quantified only as buffer parking.

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Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

Transit Stations and Provide on each side of the RROW

the like (UTS) one (1) off-RROW (or off-street)
passenger loading space that can
accommodate four (4) queued
jeepney/shuttle slots or three (3)
queued bus slots whichever is
applicable; in case of elevated mass
transit stations, on-roadway
terminals or on-RROW terminals on
both sides of the RROW may be
considered

5.2. Division E-2 Neighborhood shopping One (1) car slot for every 100.00 sq.
center/supermarket meters of shopping floor area
(C-1)
 Public Markets One (1) customer (buyer)
(C) jeepney/shuttle parking slot for
every 150.00 sq. meters of wet and
dry market floor area and one (1)
vendor (seller) jeepney/shuttle
parking slot or loading space for
every 300.00 sq. meters of wet and
dry market floor area; and one (1)
off-RROW (off-street) terminal that
can accommodate at least two (2)
jeepneys and six (6) tricycles for
every 1,000.00 sq. meters of wet
and dry market floor area

Restaurants, fast-food One (1) car slot for every 30.00 sq.
centers, bars and meters of customer area
beerhouses
(C)

Nightclubs, super One (1) car slot for every 20 sq.

clubs and theater- meters of customer area: and two
restaurants (2) tourist parking slots for tourist
(C) bus parking slots for each
theater-restaurant

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of buildings/

structures and any parking slot provided outside the building/structure
will be quantified only as buffer parking.

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Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

Nightclubs, super One (1) car slot for every 30.00 sq.
clubs and theater- meters of customer area
restaurants
(C)

Units located in office, Units with a gross floor area of from

commercial or 18.00 to 40.00 sq. meters – provide
mixed-use one (1) pooled parking slot* for
condominium every two (2) units or for a fraction
buildings/ thereof;
structures regardless of
number of storeys Unit with a gross floor area of from
41.00 to 70.00 sq. meters – provide
one (1) parking slot* for each unit;
and
 Unit with a gross floor area of
more than 70.00 sq. meters
provide one (1) parking slot* for
every 70.00 sq. meters and for a
fraction thereof;

Columbarium One (1) car slot for every compartment

niche

5.3. Division E-3 Aircraft hangars, open One (1) car slot for every 1,000.00
parking carports and sq. meters of gross floor area and
garages, etc. one (1) bus slot for every one
hundred (100) workers; if number
of workers exceed two hundred
(200), provide one (1) off-RROW
(or off street) passenger loading
space that can accommodate two
(2) queued
jeepney/shuttle slots

6. GROUP F

6.1. Division F-1 Industrial buildings, One (1) car slot for every 1,000.00
mills, breweries, sq. meters of gross floor area and
etc. one (1) bus slot for every one
(I) hundred (100) workers; if number
of workers exceed two hundred
(200), provide one (1) off-RROW
(or off street) passenger loading
space that can accommodate two
(2) queued jeepney/ shuttle slots;
provide at least one (1) loading slot
for

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of

buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

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Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

truck or vehicle (a 12.00 meter long

container van plus 6.00 meters
length for a
long/hooded prime mover) and one
(1) loading slot for a standard truck
for every 5,000.00 sq. meters of
GFA; and provide truck
maneuvering area outside of the
RROW (within property or lot lines
only)
 7. GROUP G

7.1. Division G-1 Industrial buildings, One (1) car slot for every 1,000.00
factories, sq. meters of gross floor area and
manufacturing one (1) bus slot for every one
establishments, hundred (100) workers; if number of
mercantile buildings, workers exceed two hundred (200),
warehouses, storage provide one (1) off-RROW (or off
bins, power and street) passenger loading space that
water can accommodate two (2) queued
generation/distribution jeepney/ shuttle slots; provide at
facilities least one (1) loading slot for
articulated truck or vehicle (a 12.00
meter long container van plus 6.00
meters length for a long/ hooded
prime mover) and one (1) loading
slot for a standard truck for every
5,000.00 sq. meters of GFA; and
provide truck maneuvering area
outside of the RROW (within
property or lot lines only)

7.2. Division G-2 -do- -do-

7.3. Division G-3 -do- -do-

7.4. Division G-4 -do- -do-

7.5. Division G-5 -do- -do

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of

buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

**The following prohibitions on parking slots:

1. Conversion/change of use/occupancy.
2. Reduction of parking spaces.
3. Encroachment on RROW.
4. Public utility and bulky vehicles.

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Specific Uses or of Reference Uses or Minimum Required Parking Slot,
Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures

8. GROUP H

8.1. Division H-1 Public recreational One (1) car slot and one (1)
assembly buildings jeepney/shuttle slot for every 50.00
such as sq. meters of spectator area; and
theaters/cinemas, one (1) bus parking slot for every
auditoria, etc. two hundred (200) spectators
 8.2 Division H-2 Dance halls, cabarets, -do-
ballrooms, skating
rinks and cockfighting
arenas, etc.

8.3 Division H-3 Dance halls, ballrooms, -do-

skating rinks, etc.

8.4 Division H-4 Covered amusement one (1) car slot for every 50.00 sq.
parks, amusement and meters of gross floor area
entertainment
complexes, etc.

Clubhouses, beach one (1) slot for every 100.00 sq.

houses and the like meters of gross floor area

9. GROUP I

9.1. Division I-1 Recreational or similar One (1) car slot and one (1)
public assembly jeepney/shuttle slot for every 50.00
buildings such as sq. meters of spectator area; and
stadia, sports one (1) bus parking slot for every
complexes, two hundred (200) spectators.
convention centers,
etc.

10. GROUP J

10.1. Division J-1 Agriculture-related Not required if located outside

uses or urbanized area; if located within
occupancies (A) urbanized area, provide one (1) car
slot for every 1,000.00 sq. meters of
gross floor area and one (1) bus slot
for every one hundred (100)
workers; if number of workers
exceed two hundred (200), provide
one (1) off-RROW (or off-street)
passenger loading space that can
accommodate two (2) queued
jeepney/shuttle slots; provide at
least one (1) loading slot for
articulated truck or vehicle

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of

buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

**The following prohibitions on parking slots:

1. Conversion/change of use/occupancy.
2. Reduction of parking spaces.
3. Encroachment on RROW.
4. Public utility and bulky vehicles.

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Specific Uses or of Reference Uses or Minimum Required Parking Slot,
Occupancy (refer to Character of Parking Area and Loading
Section 1.3 of this Rule) Occupancies or Type Space Requirements
of Buildings/Structures
 (a 12.00 meter long container van
plus 6.00 meters length for a
long/hooded prime mover) and one
(1) loading slot for a standard truck
for every 5,000.00 sq. meters of
GFA; and provide truck
maneuvering area outside of the
RROW (within property or lot lines
only)

10.2. Division J-2 Other uses not Provide parking requirements

classified in previous stipulated for most similar or most
sections related
(PUD, etc.) uses/occupancies

Note:

* The parking slot requirements shall be an integral part of

buildings/structures and any parking slot provided outside the
building/structure will be quantified only as buffer parking.

d. In computing for parking slots, a fraction of 50% and above shall be considered as one
(1) car parking slot to be provided. In all cases however, a minimum of one (1) car
parking slot shall be provided unless otherwise allowed under this Rule.
i. Multi-floor parking garages may serve the 20% parking requirements of the
building/structure within 200.00 meter radius, provided at least 80% of the parking
requirements are complied with and integrated in the building design.
ii. Special Provision on the Handicapped: For buildings/structures to be provided with
features intended for the use or occupancy of the handicapped, the minimum
provisions of Batas Pambansa (BP) Bilang 344 and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) with respect to parking shall be strictly observed.
e. Allowed Off-RROW/Off-Street cum Off-Site Parking Provision:
i. In addition to on-site cum off-RROW (off-street) parking provisions mandated under
this Rule, off-site cum off-street parking facilities may be allowed and considered
part of a project provided that such facilities specifically consist of reserved or
leased parking slots within a permanent parking building/structure and not in a
vacant parking lot or parking structure/space for a commercial development and
provided further that such parking slots are located no more than 100.00 meters
away from a residential building project or are located no more than 200.00
meters away from an office or commercial building project.
ii. Direct access of parking/loading/utility slots and terminals to the RROW shall be
generally disallowed to prevent the usage of the RROW as a maneuvering area.
iii. Traffic generating buildings such as shopping malls or similar facilities that have very
high volumes of pedestrian and vehicular traffic may be located at major
intersections or within 100.00 meters of such intersections, provided that the
distance between the street curb of the ingress/egress of such a commercial
lot/property (nearest the intersection) and the straight curb of the intersection shall
not be less than 50.00 meters. (Fig. VII.9.)

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 Annotation. For larger developments and traffic generating buildings as well as parking structures, a minimum
100.00 m distance should be the standard to be considered.
Fig.VII.9.

iv. For R-2, R-3, GI, C, C-2 and C-3 uses or occupancies, front yards abutting RROW
are not to be used for long-term off-street parking. Due to the very public nature of
these uses (high vehicular and pedestrian concentrations), the front yard (a
transition space between the RROW and the building/structure) shall be used
exclusively for driveways, off-RROW loading spaces, short-term off-RROW
parking and landscaping (hardscape and softscape) treatment. Temporary or
short-term off-street parking, particularly on driveways, shall preferably be only for
visitors to these buildings/structures.
v. For Basic R-2 and Basic R-3 uses or occupancies (for single family dwelling units
only), up to 50% of the front yard abutting the RROW may be paved/hardscaped,
i.e., converted into a courtyard for carport use. Such use shall not be permitted in
all other uses or occupancies.
SECTION 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings
1. Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy
The dwelling shall occupy not more than 90% of a corner lot and 80% of an inside lot, and
subject to the provisions on Easements of Light and View of the Civil Code of Philippines,
shall be at least 2.00 meters from the property line.
2. Light and Ventilation
Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as to provide adequate light and
ventilation as provided under Section 805 to Section 811 of the Code.
3. Sanitation
Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary toilet and adequate washing and
drainage facilities.
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4. Foundation
Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the load of the dwelling and shall
 be at least 250 millimeters thick and 600 millimeters below the surface of the ground.
5. Post
The dimensions of wooden posts shall be those found in Table VII.5.: Dimensions of
Wooden Posts. Each post shall be anchored to such footing by straps and bolts of
adequate size.

Table VII.5.: Dimensions of Wooden Posts or Suportales

Type Building Maximum Maximum Maximum Required Maximum
Height of Height Spacing of Finished Size of
1st Floor Total Post Suportales
(meters) (meters) (meters) (millimeters)

1-Storey Shed - 4.00 3.50 100 X 100

1-Storey Shed - 3.00 4.00 100 X 100

1-Storey Shed - 5.00 4.00 125 X 125

1-Storey House or 1.00 - 3.00 5.50 3.60 125 X 125

Chalet

2-Storey House 3.00 6.00 3.00 125 X 125

2-Storey House 4.50 7.00 4.00 120 X 120

2-Storey House 5.00 8.00 4.50 175 X 175

2-Storey House - 9.00 4.50 200 X 200

Logs or tree trunk suportales may be used as post in indigenous traditional type of
construction, provided that these are of such sizes and spacing as to sustain vertical
loading equivalent at least to the loading capacities of the posts and spacing in this Table.
6. Floor
The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kilograms per sq. meter and for the
second floor, at least 150 kilograms per sq. meter.
7. Roof
The wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kilograms per sq. meter for vertical
projection. 8. Stairs
Stairs shall be at least 750 millimeters in clear width, with a rise of 200 millimeters and a
minimum run of 200 millimeters.
9. Entrance and Exit
There shall be at least one entrance and another one for exit.
10. Electrical Requirements
All electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of the Philippine
Electrical Code. 11. Mechanical Requirements
Mechanical systems and/or equipment installations shall be subject to the requirements of
the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code.
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SECTION 709. Requirements for Other Group Occupancies
Subject to the provisions of the Code, the Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations
for each of the other Group Occupancies covering: allowable construction, height, and area;
location on property, exit facilities, light and ventilation, sanitation; enclosures of vertical
openings; fire extinguishing systems; and special hazards.

GUIDELINES ON BUILDING BULK, DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS, BUILDINGS AND OTHER

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES WITHIN CEMETERIES AND MEMORIAL PARKS

A. DETERMINING BUILDING BULK

1. General. Building bulk (a volume quantity) shall be generally determined by the

application of the Floor-Lot Area Ratio (FLAR), vertically projecting the Allowable
Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF), establishing the Outermost Faces of Building
(OFB) and quantifying the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB). The
building bulk may be ultimately governed by the width
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of the RROW and other applicable provisions for light and ventilation (including
incremental setbacks as a result of satisfying natural light and ventilation requirements
for RROW and front yards as partly shown in Table VII.G.1. hereafter).
2. Application of the FLAR. The FLAR (Table VII.G.1.) shall be the primary or initial
determinant of the building bulk.
Table VII.G.1. Reference Table of Floor to Lot Area Ratio (FLAR) Designations/Rights
Type of Use or Type of Building/Structure FLAR Designation/Rights
Occupancy

Residential Residential 1 (R-1) 1.50

(at a 3-storey or 10.00 m
BHL)

Residential 2 (R-2)

a. Basic R-2 1.30 up to 1.50

(at a 3-storey or 10.00 m
BHL)

b. Maximum R-2 2.10 up to 3.00

(at a 5-storey or 15.00 m
BHL)

Residential 3 (R-3)

a. Basic R-3 1.80 up to 2.10

(at a 3-storey or 10.00 m
BHL)

b. Maximum R-3 7.10 up to 8.10

(at a 12-storey or 36.00 m
BHL)

Individual Lot for 1.60 up to1.80

Residential 4 (at a 3-storey or 10.00 m
(R-4)/Townhouses BHL)

Residential 5(R-5)/ 6.00 up to 9.00

Condominiums (at an 18-storey or 54.00 m
BHL)

Commercial Commercial 1 (Com-1) 1.70 up to 3.00

(at a 5-storey or 15.00 m
BHL)

Commercial 2 (Com-2) 3.60 up to 9.00

(at a 15-storey or 45.00 m
BHL)

Commercial 3 (Com-3) 9.00 up to 34.00

(at a 60-storey or 180.00 m
BHL)

Industrial Industrial 1 (Ind-1) 1.50 up to 2.50

Industrial 2 (Ind-2) 2.50 up to 3.00

Industrial 3 (Ind-3) 3.00 up to 5.00

Institutional - 2.50
 Cultural - 3.50

Utility/Transportation/ - 2.00 up to 3.00

Road Rights of Way
(RROW)/ Services

Parks and Open - 0.50 up to 1.00

Recreational Spaces

Agricultural/Agro - 1.80 up to 2.20

Industrial/Tourism

Planned Unit Development PUD at a reclamation area 6.00

(PUD) close to an operating
airport

Planned Unit Development PUD at a reclamation area 6.00 up to 12.00

(PUD)
PUD at a coastal area 12.00 up to 18.00

PUD at an inland area very 6.00 up to 18.00

close to an operating airport

PUD at an inland area 9.00 up to 34.00

(at a 60-storey or 180.00 m
BHL)

Cemetery - 0.80

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Table VII.G.2. Conversion Table of Gross Floor Area (GFA) to Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA)
Type of Building/Structure Excluded Floor Areas (non- Multiplier to Convert the
based on GFA) as a Percentage (%) GFA to TGFA
Use/Occupancy of the TGFA

Residential 1 33% 1.50

Residential 2 (Basic), 20% 1.25

Residential 3 (Basic) and
Residential 4

Residential 2 (Maximum), 16% 1.20

Residential 3
(Maximum) and
Residential 5

Commercial 1 20% 1.25

Commercial 2 25% 1.33

Commercial 3 33% 1.50

Industrial 1 25% 1.33

Industrial 2 and 3 33% 1.50

Transportation, Utility and 33% 1.50

Service Areas
 Agricultural and Agro- 2%-5% 1.03-1.06
Industrial

3. Establishing the OFB. The OFB shall be primarily determined by the vertical projections
of the outermost faces of the AMBF up to a height prescribed by the applicable BHL.
Figure VII.G.1. shows the determination of the angular planes needed to establish the
outer limits for walls and projections of the proposed building/structure facing RROW
and for their corresponding roof configurations. Table VII.G.3. also shows the
recommended angles or slopes for the angular planes originating from the centerline of
the RROW for R-1 and C-3 properties only. Angles or slopes for other permitted
uses/occupancies can be extrapolated from the two (2) examples. (Figs. VIII.G.1. and
VIII.G.2.)
Table VII.G.3. Reference Table of Angles/Slopes* To Satisfy Natural Light and
Ventilation Requirements Along RROW and Front Yards
Type of Width of Angle or Slope of Angular Angle or Slope of
Use or Road Right-of Plane for Angular Plane for
Occupancy Way Buildings/Structures Buildings/Structures
(RROW) Without With Projections*
Projections**

Angle from Ratio Angle from Ratio

Centerline of (Slope) Centerline of (Slope)
RROW RROW
(Degrees) (Degree)

Residential 8.00 meters 46.5 9 m:8.5m 50.0 7.5 m:6.25m

1 (1.06) (1.20)
(R-1)
10.00 meters 43.0 9 m:9.5m 46.0 7.5 m:7.25m
(0.95) (1.03)

12.00 meters 40.0 9 m:10.5m 43.0 7.5 m:8.25m

(0.86) (0.91)

14.00 meters 38.0 9 m:11.5m 39.0 7.5 m:9.25m

(0.78) (0.81)

16.00 meters 35.0 9 m:12.5m 36.0 7.5m:10.

(0.72) 25m
(0.73)

18.00 meters 33.5 9 m:13.5m 33.0 7.5m:11.

(0.67) 25m
(0.67)

20.00 meters 31.0 9 m:14.5m 32.0 7.5m:12.

(0.62) 25m
(0.61)

Commerc 8.00 meters 71.0 48 m:16.5m - -

ial 3 (C- (2.90)
3)

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 Type of Width of Angle or Slope of Angular Angle or Slope of
Use or Road Right-of Plane for Angular Plane for
Occupancy Way Buildings/Structures Buildings/Structures
(RROW) Without With Projections*
Projections**

Angle from Ratio Angle from Ratio

Centerline of (Slope) Centerline of (Slope)
RROW RROW
(Degrees) (Degree)

Commerc 10.00 meters 69.5 48 m:17.5m - -

ial 3 (C- (2.74)
3)
12.00 meters 68.0 48 m:18.5m - -
(2.59)

14.00 meters 65.5 48 m:19.5m - -

(2.46)

16.00 meters 63.6 48 m:20.5m - -

(2.34)

18.00 meters 61.7 48 m:21.5m - -

(2.23)

20.00 meters 60.0 48 m:22.5m - -

(2.13)

NOTE:
* To be used for plotting the angular plane from the grade level centerline of the RROW. The angular plane can
also help determine the Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB) as well as the alternative
incremental setback lines. Only the uses/occupancies with the least and heaviest developments (R-1 and
C-3 respectively are shown). The angles/slopes of angular planes for all other uses/occupancies in between can
be extrapolated.

** Considered projections from the outermost face of the building/structure are eaves, medias aguas (canopy for
windows), cantilevers, heavy sign supports (only for applications permitted or consistent with the Code) and the
like.

4. Quantifying the AMVB. The AMVB shall be primarily determined by the following:
a. Multiply the AMBF (in square meters) for the lot by the applicable BHL (in meters) for
the lot to arrive at the initial AMVB (in cubic meters); the result of this step is the
imaginary footprint prism;
b. Superimpose the angular plane originating from the center of the RROW on the
footprint prism; this shall result in the reduction of the initially computed building
volume due to the application of incremental setbacks and of roof configuration
dictated by the angular plane; the result of this step is the AMVB;
c. To crosscheck the AMVB against the Allowable Maximum TGFA (separately
determined), convert the AMVB into its approximate area equivalent (in sq. meters)
by dividing it with the BHL. Before converting the AMVB to its area component,
check for the effects of the incremental setbacks on the TGFA for each floor of the
proposed building/structure.
B. Application of Development Controls (DC)
(To Determine the Maximum Development Potential of a Lot)
1. Sizing the Building/Structure. To determine the allowed/appropriate building bulk
(volume), the following series of steps using the DC under this Guideline and other
Rules in the Code shall be followed:
 a. Refer to Rule VIII for prescribed setbacks, yards, courts (at grade level), etc.
applicable to the lot/project site; determine the extent of firewall construction if
required and/or if permitted;

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refer to Rule VIII for the Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO); compute for the
Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) under this Rule by using the
formula:
Additional
buildable lot
area due to
Firewall
construction
(if permitted
under this
Rule)

Allowable
Maximum
Building/
Footprint or
AMBF (in sq.
meters)

=
Total Lot
Area (TLA)

_
Land area
required for
yards/ courts

(prescribed
under Rule
VIII)

+
 b. Check resultant building footprint against applicable PSO under Reference Table
VIII.1. of Rule VIII and consult existing/applicable and/or duly approved zoning
ordinances; to check, use the formula:
Percentage = AMBF (in square
of Site Allowable Maximum meters) ÷ Total Lot Area
Occupancy (PSO) Building Footprint or (TLA)

c. Compute for the resultant height of the building/structure by referring to Table VII.2.
of this Rule and by using the formula:

Resultant Height = (as expressed in X Height

of the Building Height number of Desired (in meters)
building/structure Limit or the BHL floors/storeys) Floor to Floor
(in meters)
d. Check the resultant height against the BHL (refer to Table VII.2. of this Rule); if a
greater building/structure height is desired, consult existing zoning ordinances or
other applicable laws for possible relief; if relief cannot be sought, explore sub-
grade (basement level) solutions or reduce the desired floor to floor heights in case
it is greater than 3.00 meters;
e. Establish the Outermost Faces of Building (OFB) to help determine the Allowable
Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB) and to satisfy natural light and ventilation
requirements for RROW and front yards abutting RROW; an imaginary prism within
which the proposed building/structure must fit shall result, unless specifically
allowed under the Code; thereafter, establish the Outermost Limits of Building
Projections (OLBP) to fully comply with other applicable light and ventilation
provisions;
f. Initially determine building bulk by computing for the maximum allowable Gross Floor
Area (GFA) for the building/structure using the formula:

Gross Floor Area (GFA) = (FLAR)*

of the building/structure Total X Recommended Floor
(in square meters) Lot Area (TLA) to Lot Area Ratio

NOTE: * Refer to Table VII.G.1. of this Guideline (Recommended FLAR Designations/Rights)

and/or consult existing/applicable and duly-approved zoning ordinances.

i. GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) - the total floor space within the perimeter of the
permanent external building walls (inclusive of main and auxiliary buildings)
such as office areas, residential areas, corridors, lobbies and mezzanine level/s.
The GFA shall also include building projections which may serve as floors or
platforms that are directly connected to/integrated with areas within the
building/structure, e.g., balconies (Refer to Section 1004 of Rule X of this IRR)
and the GFA excludes the following:
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(a) Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and utilities;
(b) Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are
present; and
(c) Uncovered areas for helipads, air-conditioning cooling towers or air-
conditioning condensing unit (ACCU) balconies, overhead water tanks, roof
decks, laundry areas and cages, wading or swimming pools, whirlpools or
jacuzzis, terraces, gardens, courts or plazas, balconies exceeding 10.00 sq.
meters, fire escape structures and the like.
 g. Determine the Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) to approximate
building volume using the formula hereafter. In particular, determine the minimum
required off-street cum on-site parking provisions, driveways and related access
systems, particularly for new developments and/or re-developments whereby
provisions of this Guideline shall apply.

Gross Floor
All (above grade) structure = square Non
requirements under Total Gross (in sq. Area (GFA) meters) GFA
for Rule VIII Floor Area meters) of the areas*
courts at all (in square (TGFA) of the building/ _
floors meters) building/ structure (in
+

NOTE: * Compute for all other areas not covered by the FLAR or by the GFA using Table
VII.G.2.

i. TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA (TGFA) - the total floor space within the main and
auxiliary buildings primarily consisting of the GFA and all other enclosed support
areas together with all other usable horizontal areas/surfaces above and below
established grade level that are all physically attached to the building/s which
shall consists of the following:

(a) Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services and utilities. The
TGFA specifically excludes provisions for courts above grade level;
(b) Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residential or office units are present;
(c) Uncovered areas for helipads, air-conditioning cooling towers or ACCU
balconies, overhead water tanks, roof decks, laundry areas and cages,
wading or swimming pools, whirlpool or jacuzzis, terraces, gardens, courts
or plazas, balconies exceeding 10.00 sq. meters, fire escape structures and
the like; and
(d) Other building projections which may additionally function as floors or
platforms if properly reinforced, e.g., the top surfaces of roof
extensions/eaves, sun-breakers, large roofed or cantilevered areas such as
porte cocheres, canopies and the like.

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 Figu
re VII.G.1.
 Annotation. Steeper angles shall result if the RROW is narrower, particularly for higher density and
higher intensity Steeper angles shall result if the RROW is narrower, particularly for
higher density and higher intensity
Steeper angles shall result if the RROW is narrower, particularly for higher density and
higher intensity building uses/occupancies

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BUILDING NO SHOWING EXAMPLE

NOTE:
 PROJECTION (EAVES, BALCONY,

ETC.) FOR WHICH A DIFFERENT

ANGLE ( ∝) IS SPECIFIED (REFER

TO

TABLE VII.G.3. AND TO FIGURE

VII.G.1.)
Figure VII.G.2.

ESTABLISHING THE OUTMOST FACES OF BUILDING (OFB) FOR A TYPICAL R

ESTABLISHING THE OUTMOST FACES OF BUILDING (OFB) FOR A TYPICAL R-1 USE /
OCCUPANCY
ESTABLISHING THE OUTMOST FACES OF BUILDING (OFB) FOR A TYPICAL R
THROUGH THE USE OF THE AMBF, THE BHL, THE AMVB AND THE ANGULAR
PLANE ALONG THE
THROUGH THE USE OF THE AMBF, THE BHL, THE AMVB AND THE ANGULAR PLANE
ALONG THE
THROUGH THE USE OF THE AMBF, THE BHL, THE AMVB AND THE ANGULAR
PLANE ALONG THE RROW (14.00 M WIDE RROW)

Annotation. Steeper angles shall result if the RROW is narrower, particularly for higher density and
higher intensity Annotation. Steeper angles shall result if the RROW is narrower, particularly for
higher density and higher intensity
Annotation. Steeper angles shall result if the RROW is narrower, particularly for higher density and
higher intensity building uses/occupancies

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 C. BUILDINGS AND OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES WITHIN
CEMETERIES AND MEMORIAL PARKS
1. Location of Cemeteries/Memorial Parks
a. Cemeteries and Memorial Parks shall be located in accordance with the approved
land use plan of the city/municipality concerned. Prior clearance shall be obtained
from the Department of Health, the National Water Resources Council, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Housing and Land Use
Regulatory Board.
2. Protective Enclosures
a. The cemetery shall be totally enclosed by a perimeter fence/wall of strong material,
and all gates shall be provided with a strong door and lock. Perimeter wall shall not
exceed 3.00 meters in height.
b. Where a cemetery is enclosed by a solid reinforced concrete wall at least 2.00
meters high, it is allowed to construct tombs, vaults, mausoleums or other types of
sepulchres for the dead up to the walls. Otherwise, a clearance of 5.00 meters shall
be maintained between the perimeter fence and the nearest interment plot.

3. Interments, Burials and Entombments

a. For ground interments, there shall be a minimum depth of excavation of 1.50 meters
from ground level to base of excavation. However, if concrete vaults are used, the
minimum depth of excavation from base of vault to ground level shall be 1.00
meter, depending on the depth of ground water table.
b. Ground interments shall be allowed only in designated graveyard areas of the
cemetery and may be provided with suitable markers, headstones or memorials.
c. Vaults for tombs and mausoleums for aboveground interments shall be of solid
reinforced concrete. Concrete hollow blocks or any unit masonry construction of
ceramics, adobe or the like shall not be allowed for the construction of above-
ground vaults; tombs or mausoleums. Mausoleums may be provided with ossuaries
and/or cineraria along the interior walls.
d. Multi-level interment niches shall only be of solid reinforced concrete construction, of
not less than 150 millimeters thickness in which case they may be allowed to abut
walls of the cemetery, provided the walls are of solid reinforced concrete
construction. Concrete hollow blocks, or any unit masonry construction of ceramics,
adobe or the like shall not be allowed.
e. Before construction is started on any mausoleum, canopy over a tomb, or multi-level
niches, a building permit shall be secured there for from the OBO.
f. Horizontal divisions of columbaria shall be of reinforced concrete of at least 50
millimeters thickness. Vertical divisions may be of concrete hollow blocks of at least
100 millimeters thickness, in which case, cement mortar shall be applied evenly to
present a non-porous surface. Minimum dimensions of individual cinerarium shall
be 300 millimeters by 300 millimeters by 460 millimeters. Cinerary remains shall be
placed inside tightly sealed urns.

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Guidelines on Buildings and Other Accessory Structures Within Cemeteries and Memorial Parks……

4. Accessory Structures
 a. A chapel with a floor area of at least 50.00 sq. meters shall be constructed at a
convenient location within the cemetery where funeral ceremonies may be held,
and incidentally serve as haven for funeral participants against sun and rain.

b. Wake chaplets with a minimum area of 50.00 sq. meters for thirty (30) persons and at
least 1.60 sq. meters for each additional person may be provided.

c. Administrative Office - a 64.00 sq. meters lot shall be allocated for an administration
building office for memorial parks with an area of above one (1) hectare.

d. Electrical Power Supply - Distances of lampposts for street lighting shall be placed at
a maximum of 100.00 meters or as prescribed by the power firm servicing the area.
Utility poles shall be installed along sides of streets and pathways.

e. Parking Area - Parking area equivalent to a minimum of five 5% of the gross area of
memorial park/cemetery shall be provided over and above the required parking
area/facility for any structures to be constructed within the premises of the memorial
park/cemetery.

f. Comfort Rooms - Adequate and clean comfort rooms with facilities for disabled
persons shall be provided in properly located areas.

NOTE: Refer also to the latest applicable HLURB Guidelines regarding Cemeteries and Memorial
Parks.

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RULE VIII - LIGHT AND VENTILATION

SECTION 801. General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

1. Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Easements of Light and
View, and to the specific provisions of the Code, every building shall be designed,
constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation. (Refer to Guidelines
 on Easements, View Corridors/Sight Lines and Basements at the end of this Rule)
2. All buildings shall face a street or public alley or a private street which has been duly
approved. (Refer to Guidelines on Streets/RROW and Sidewalks at the end of this Rule)
3. No building shall be altered nor arranged so as to reduce the size of any room or the relative
area of windows to less than that provided for buildings under this Rule, or to create an
additional room, unless such additional room conforms to the requirements of this Rule.
4. No building shall be enlarged so that the dimensions of the required court or yard would be
less than what is prescribed for such building lot.

SECTION 802. Measurement of Site Occupancy

1. The measurement of site occupancy or lot occupancy shall be taken at the ground level and
shall be exclusive of courts, yards, and light wells.
2. Courts, yards, and light wells shall be measured clear of all projections from the walls
enclosing such wells or yards with the exception of roof leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel
fire escapes not exceeding 1.20 meters in width.

SECTION 803. Percentage of Site Occupancy

1. The measurement of the percentage (%) of site occupancy (or lot occupancy) shall be taken
at the ground level and shall be exclusive of courts, yards and light wells. Courts, yards,
and light wells shall be measured clear of all projections from the walls enclosing such
wells or yards with the exception of roof leaders, wall copings, sills, or steel fire escapes
not exceeding 1.20 meters in width.
2. In case of proposed additional construction on a lot on which another building/structure
already stands, the Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO) arising out of such existing
buildings/structures must be included in the computation of the PSO for the Total Lot Area
(TLA). In case of discrepancy between the specified Maximum Allowable PSO and the
other light and ventilation provisions under this Rule, the resulting lesser building/structure
footprint or gross floor area at the ground floor (or at grade level) must prevail.
3. Maximum site occupancy shall be governed by use, type of construction, and height of the
building and the use, area, nature and location of the site; and subject to the provisions of
the local zoning requirements and in accordance with the following types of open spaces:

a. Public open spaces – streets, alleys, easements of sea/lakeshores, rivers, creeks,

esteros, railroad tracks, parks/plazas, playgrounds, and the like.

b. Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL) – courts, yards, gardens, light wells, uncovered
driveways, access roads and parking spaces consisting of two (2) types:

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i. Paved or tiled (hardscaped areas); sub-classification of open space shall fall under
Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface Areas (ISA) within the Total Lot Area
(TLA); and

ii. Unpaved areas within the lot that are with exposed soil and planted (softscaped), i.e.,
the Unpaved Surface Areas (USA); this sub-classification is the true open space.

4. The following Table illustrates the manner in determining the Maximum Allowable
Percentage of Site Occupancy (PSO), Maximum Allowable Impervious Surface Area (ISA),
Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA), Minimum Unpaved Surface Area (USA),
and the Total Open Space within Lot (TOSL) with reference to Type of Land Use Zoning
per Lot.
 Table VIII.1. Reference Table of Maximum Allowable PSO, Maximum Allowable ISA, the
MACA, the Minimum USA and the TOSL by Type of Land Use Zoning per Lot
Building/ % of Total Lot Area (TLA)
Structure
Use or Duly-Approved Maximum Maximum Minimum TOSL d
Occupancy Zoning b Allowable Allowable USA (ISA +
PSO c,d ISAc (Unpaved USA)
(or Land (Paved
Use)a Open Open
Spaces)
Spaces)

Residential Basic Residential 2 55 e 30 15 45

(R-2)/Medium
Density Housing 60 f 30% 10 40
[single family
dwelling unit with
a
Building Height Limit
(BHL) of 10.00
meters]

Maximum R-2 60 e 30 10 40
/Medium Density
Housing (multiple
family dwelling 70 f 20 10 30
units
within one building/
structure with a
BHL of 15.00
meters)

Basic Residential 3 65 e 20 15 35
(R-3)/High Density
Housing (single
family dwelling 70 f 20 10 30
unit with a BHL of
10.00 meters)

Maximum R-3 /High 70 e 20 10 30

Density Housing
(multiple family
dwelling units 80 f 10 10 20
within one building/
structure with a
BHL of 36.00
meters)

Residential 4 (R-4)/ 70 e 20 10 30
Individual
Townhouse 80 f 10 10 20
Units

Residential 5 (R-5)/ 70 e 20 10 30
Condominiums
80 f 10 10 20

Commercial Commercial 1 70 e 20 10 30
(Com-1)
80 f 10 10 20

Commercial 2 75 e 20 5 25
(Com-2)
85 f 10 5 15
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Building/ % of Total Lot Area (TLA)
Structure
Use or Duly-Approved Maximum Maximum Minimum TOSL d
Occupancy Zoning b Allowable Allowable USA (ISA +
PSO c,d ISAc (Unpaved USA)
(or Land (Paved
Use)a Open Open
Spaces)
Spaces)

Commercial 3 80 e 15 5 20
(Com-3)
90 f 5 5 10

Industrial Industrial 1 70 e 20 10 30
(Ind-1)
80 f 10 10 20

Industrial 2 70 e 15 15 30
(Ind-2)
80 f 5 15 20

Industrial 3 70 e 15 15 30
(Ind-3)
80 f 5 15 20

Institution - 50 e 20 30 50
al
60 f 20 20 40

Cultural - 60 e 20 20 40

70 f 20 10 30

Utility/ - 50 e 40 10 50
Trans
portation/ 60 f 30 10 40
Services

Sidewalks/ - - 22.22 11.11 33.33

Arcades at (of total (of total (of total
RROW width of width of width of
RROW RROW RROW)
as as
Paved Unpaved
portion portion of
of sidewalk)
sidewalk)

Parks and - 20 30 50 80
Open
Recreati
onal
Spaces

Planned PUD at a 70 15 15 30
Unit reclamation
Developm area close to
ent an
(PUD) operating airport

PUD at a 70 15 15 30
 reclamation
area

PUD at a coastal 70 15 15 30
area

PUD at an 70 10 20 30
inland area
close to an
operating
airport

PUD at an inland 70 10 20 30
area

Cemetery - 85 10 5 15

Notes:

a) per duly-approved City/ Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)

b) per duly-approved City/Municipal Zoning Ordinance (ZO) and its IRR
c) PSO + ISA = MACA (Maximum Allowable Construction Area)
d) PSO + TOSL = TLA (Total Lot Area).
e) without firewall
f) with firewall

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5. Minimum Requirements for Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL)

a. Total Open Spaces within Lot (TOSL) are portions of the Total Lot Area (TLA) not
occupied by the Maximum Allowable PSO. The TOSL may consist of either the
Maximum Allowable ISA (hardscaped areas) or the USA (exposed and
planted/softscaped soil) or may also be the combination of both types of open spaces.
(Figure VIII.1.)

b. Group A buildings or Residential 1 (R-1) uses/occupancies shall follow the minimum

yard standards in Table VIII.2. to comply with the TOSL requirement.

c. Abutments for Basic Uses/Occupancies forming part of new developments shall be

basically similar to the restrictions prescribed for firewalls under Rule VII, to wit:

i. Absolutely no abutments are allowed at any property line for any R-1 lot type/location.
 ii. Abutments shall be allowed on only one (1) side for any R-2 lot type/location. There
shall be no firewalls/abutments on the front and rear property lines for any R-2 lot type/
location.

iii. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the rear
property line/ boundary for any R-3 lot type/location. There shall be no abutments
on the front property line for any R-3 lot type/location.

iv. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only for any R-4 lot type/location. There
shall be no firewalls/abutments on the front and rear property line for any R-4 lot
type/location.

v. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the rear
property line/boundary for any R-5 lot type/location. There shall be no abutments on
the front property line for any R-5 lot type/location.

vi. Abutments shall be allowed on two (2) sides only or on one (1) side and the rear
property line/boundary for any C-3 lot type/location. There shall be no abutments on
the front property line for any C-3 lot type/location.

d. Lot Type/Location
.
Only seven (7) types of lots and their respective locations are described under this
Rule. (Figures VIII.2. through VIII.8.)

e. Variance

When the lots as described in Figures VIII.2. through VIII.8. are too narrow or too
shallow such that the public open space, e.g., RROW, alley or the like on which they
abut can adequately supply light and ventilation to every room therein subject to the
requirements on window opening, the requirements on the minimum Total Open
Space within Lot (TOSL) above may be waived (Figures VIII.9. through VIII.11.),
provided however, that for lots abutting on only one (1) public open space, the depth
of the open space to be provided shall not be more than 8.00 meters; and for those
lots abutting two (2) or more public open spaces, the depth of the open space to be
provided shall not be more than 12.00 meters.

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 Figure VIII.1.

Annotation. Spaces for carports have to be introduced within the building footprint. If no roof is
introduced over the proposed carport (that may be partly situated at the front yard or any of the 2
side yards), the space may then serve as open car parking. To maintain the single-detached
quality of the building, only a low fence or low wall (not a all wall or a firewall) should be allowed
along the entire property perimeter. Firewalls are absolutely prohibited for R-1 lots.

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Figure VIII.2. Figure VIII.3.

 Figure VIII.4. Figure VIII.5.

Figure VIII.6. Figure

VIII.7.

Figure VIII.8.
LOT TYPES
Annotation. The last 2 lot types are recommended for low density residential (R-1) developments.

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Figure VIII.9.
 Figure VIII.10.

Figure VIII.11.

LOT TYPES
Annotation. The last 2 lot configurations may be better suited for non residential (R-1)
developments.

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SECTION 804. Sizes and Dimensions of Courts
1. Minimum sizes of courts and yards and their least dimensions shall be governed by the use,
type of construction, and height of the building as provided hereunder, provided that the
minimum horizontal dimension of said courts and yards shall be not less than 2.00 meters.
All inner courts shall be connected to a street or yard, either by a passageway with a
minimum width of 1.20 meters or by a door through a room or rooms.
2. The required open space shall be located totally or distributed anywhere within the lot in
such a manner as to provide maximum light and ventilation into the building. (Figures
VIII.12. through VIII.15.)
3. YARD – the required open space left between the outermost face of the building/structure
and the property lines, e.g., front, rear, right and left side yards. The width of the yard is
the setback. Yards prescribed for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Recreational
Buildings are shown in Table VIII.3. hereafter.

Table VIII.2. Minimum Setbacks for Residential Buildings/Structures

YARD Type of Residential Use/ Occupancy

R–1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-

 (meters Basic Maximum Basic Maximum (individu 5****
) (meters) (meters) (meters) (meters) al (meter
lot/unit) s)
(meters)

Front 4.50 3.00 8.00 * 3.00 8.00 * 4.50 6.00

Side 2.00 2.00 ** 2.00 ** *** 2.00 2.00 3.00

(optional) (optional
)

Rear 2.00 2.00 2.00 *** 2.00 2.00 3.00

Notes:
a) The setback requirements in Table VIII.2. above are for newly-developed subdivisions. b) *
Total setback only at grade (or natural ground) level, i.e., 3.00 meters + 5.00 meters = 8.00 meters
(to accommodate part of the minimum parking requirement outside the designated area for the
front yard). The second and upper floors and mezzanine level shall thereafter comply with the
minimum 3.00 meters setback unless otherwise provided under the Code.
c) ** Setback required for only one (1) side. Setbacks on two sides shall be optional. d) ***
Abutments on two sides and rear property lines may be allowed with conditions as enumerated
under Section 804, Subsection 10 of this Rule.
e) **** Mixed-Use Buildings/Structures in R-5 lots shall be considered a commercial use or
occupancy if a substantial percentage, i.e., 55% of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) is
commercial.
f) In cases where yards/setbacks are impossible to attain or where frontage and depth of lots are
similar to that of Open Market or Medium Cost Housing Projects, abutments on the sides
and rear property lines may be allowed and 1.50 meters front yard is left open as transition
area.

Table VIII.3. Setbacks for Commercial*, Industrial, Institutional and Recreational Buildings
Road Right-of-Way Front Side Rear
(RROW) Width (meters) (meters) (meters) (meters)

30.00 & above 8.00 5.00 5.00

25.00 to 29.00 6.00 3.00 3.00
20.00 to 24.00 5.00 3.00 3.00
10.00 to 19.00 5.00 2.00 2.00
Below 10.00 5.00 2.00 2.00

Note:
* Mixed-Use Buildings/Structures in R-5 lots may be considered a commercial development if a
substantial percentage of the GFA is commercial.

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