Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering, Architecture, Fine Arts and Computing Sciences

Architecture, Interior Design and Fine Arts Department

Alangilan, Batangas City

LAKBAY ILOILO

A Proposed 5-Star Hotel - Guided Resort for Architectural Multisensory

A Thesis Proposal Presented to

The Faculty of Architecture, Interior Design and Fine Arts

College of Engineering, Architecture, Fine Arts and Computing Sciences

Architecture, Interior Design and Fine Arts Department

Batangas State University

Batangas City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Prepared by:

MAMIS, DENVER GIL V.

Design Class 2023-2024

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The general purpose of the project is to promote Iloilo province local and foreign

tourism industry that could significantly contribute to the economy through employment of

local, boosting surrounding trade hubs for agricultural, fisheries and crafts, development of

cultural integration to the rapid urban development.

Specific Objectives:

• To formulate a plan involving the local community

• To promote Iloilo as tourist and trade hub catering cultural integration through its

entirety

• To produce more job opportunities for local population

• To cater a wide variety of tourists

• Create a unique feature for the site

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 Table of Contents

I. Introduction 5

II. Statement of the Problem 6

III. Objectives of the Study 7

i. Project Objectives 7

ii. Design Objectives 8

IV. General Information Regarding Hotel and Resort Design Standards 9

V. Integration of Landscape Architecture 26

VI. Space Requirements, Circulation and Zoning of Spaces 28

i. Space Program (Digital) 28

ii. Space Matrix 39

iii. Bubble Diagram (AutoCAD) 39

iv. Space Allocation (Computation) 40

v. Design Development Control (LUPA) 46

VII. Basic Furniture (Hardscape) (Anthropometrics and Ergonomics, Basic Furniture

Layout, Sizes & Clearances) 47

VIII. Review of Related Literatures: At least 3-Local / 3- Foreign (include synthesis of

RRLs) 50

IX. Environmental/Sustainable & Design Considerations 53

X. Macro and Micro Site Analysis 54

i. Site Data 54

ii. Zoning of Site 59

iii. Hazard Map 60

iv. SWOT Analysis 65

v. Site Criteria 66

vi. Legal Issues and Restrictions 70

vii. Site Justifications 71

viii. Users Analysis (Target Market) 80

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 - Users Demography 80

- Organizational Structure (if any) 81

- Behavioral Pattern Analysis 82

XI. NBC Provisions and other Pertinent Laws 83

XII. Bibliography/References (APA Format) 110

XIII. Findings 112

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I. Introduction

In the Philippines, tourism is the one of the biggest factors in boosting the economy of

the country. As the pandemic continues to decline, the flow of tourists began to rise

exponentially, trends of the tourists in seeking cultural heritages, festivals, adventures, travels

and interaction to the localities, as the Filipinos are very much known for their hospitality. As

the influx of the tourist domestically and foreign continues to grow, the demand of hotels for

lodging continues to grow. Relaxation and environment provided were a tourist spots itself.

For the one in the city their looking for relaxing environment for people at further regions

want luxury.

Nowadays hotels and resorts are mixed with various facilities to provide entertainment

and services. The structure satisfy the mind and social needs of the lodging visitors. When

traveling within or out of the country the main choice is to stay in a hotels which provides a

aftertaste to the culture and tradition through the services and architecture. As hotel provide

lodging, service, and meals for the guests. Meanwhile the resort provides activities for

relaxation and vacations which insures entertainments.

Iloilo is a major component city of the Philippines, with tourism, agriculture, fisheries,

and trades one of the leading in the country. Tourism is being carried by Boracay the most

famous sand beach in the Philippines. Agriculture and aqua fisheries is being carried of Capiz

and Iloilo as the trade pivot of Panay Island. A fast growing urban leviathan like Iloilo,

culture and tradition is say to be slowly being hidden away in their historical architectures as

tourism seeks more of beach and views. Iloilo, known for trading center of western visayas,

will pivot it's tourisms with its nature, culture and tradition as the center.

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 "LAKBAY Iloilo" a proposed 5-stat hotel will start the pivotal tourism development of

Iloilo catering domestic and foreign visitors, fulfilling demands in relaxation, luxury,

showcase of culture and tradition through design and services tackling multisensory senses of

the lodging guest and visitors.

II. Statement of the Problem

The following problem that will be sited in this study will be discussed on the following

chapter and will be applied on design 6.

Major Problem

• What will be the unique features of this project?

As the hotel and resorts was already too many to count, the need to provide a feature

that would attract the customers to stay and enjoy is a must. The design and planning needs to

consider the culture, tradition and specialties of the location

• What are the environmental consideration that will affect the architecture?

General and local policies regarding environmental codes to be considered in

designing and construction phase of the project. Be ingenious in planning to cut-down

resources and environmental impact to the surrounding vicinities.

• How will it sustain and counter the probability of environmental threats and hazards?

Design the structures and landscape (hardscapes & softscapes) that it will help prevent,

counter or decrease the probability and effect of the hazard in micro and macro scale system.

Look into the datas provided in CLUP and hazard maps to strategically locate a map that

would ensure the safety of the site to the environmental or man-made hazards.
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 Minor Problems

• What solutions for the site’s lack of character?

Create it, design it and define it as long as the environment, construction and local

citizens would not be risked. Guests are looking for something that would be unique to the

site.

• What are the facilities and spaces that would brought uniqueness to the site?

Fish ponds, agricultural crop picking, fruit picking, and forest adventure

III. Objectives of the Study

Project objectives

The general purpose of the project is to boost the tourism in local and foreign aspects

that could significantly increase the economy of the city through employment, services,

product sales and trade industry development.

Specific Objectives

• To cater a variety of visitors

•To promote tourism in Iloilo

• To produce more job opportunities

• To take advantage of the self-sustainability of Panay island

• Take advantage large variety of activities available in Iloilo

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 • Consider the effect on vicinal facilities

Design Objectives

Generally, the purpose of the study is to use the fundamentals of architecture and build a

design, development and spaces that would conform to the demand requirement and design

that would consider the functionality and form and how will it affect the people and its

surrounding environment.

•Design a hotel that will conform to the standards of the community. As the standard of the

hotel resort was to conform to lodging, entertainment and relaxation. Designing it with the

consideration to the character of locality is a must; to show case culture and tradition to

foreign guests and to bring home the tradition and culture to the localities.

•Design a base on the standards provided of DOT. To provide a well-ventilated and functional

spaces needed for the structure to systematically run on its own. And to provide the guests the

best experience for lodging, recreational, sports, and relaxation activities.

•Design that will conform to the standards of the environment and minimize the impact of its

construction. Planning the landscaping needed to minimize environmental impact and

maximizing the potential of the site to coexist with its current surrounding nature.

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IV. General Information Regarding Hotel and Resort Design Standards

Star Grading Total Score (Hotel, Resort, Apartel)

1 star 251 – 400 points

2 star 401 – 550 points

3 star 551 – 700 points

4 star 701 – 850 points

5 star 851 – 1000 points

There are five levels of accommodation standards ranging from one to five stars

applicable to hotels, resorts and apartment hotels. To obtain higher stars, progressively higher

service and facility quality, facility condition and improved business practices like

environmental management, which are determined by a points system should be provided

across all areas. These system determine the rating of the hotels as they acquired points

higher star rating tend to have better accommodation and facilities.

Business Area Hotel Resort Apartel

Arrival & Departure 10% 10% 8%

Public Areas 10% 10% 7%

Bedrooms 30% 30% 30%

Bathrooms 15% 15% 15%

Food & Beverage 15% 15% n/a

Lounge Area * n/a n/a 15%

Kitchen Area * n/a n/a 10%

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 Amenities 10% 10% 5%

Business Practices 10% 10% 10%

Total 100% 100% 100%

Proper division of spaces in business area of the hotel, resort and apartel. Regards that the

table is only referring to a specific area.

Mandatory and minimum requirements have also been established both for entry into the

grading scheme and at the different star levels. Which is shown in table ii.

Mandatory requirements, marked M shall refer to those requirements that are prescribed by

existing laws, without which, no accreditation shall be issued to the enterprise until such time

that it rectifies said deficiencies. As said the establishments are mandatory to follow the rules

for them to be accredited.

On the other hand, minimum requirements, marked m shall refer to those requirements

which are minimum to a certain classification, without which the establishment will not be

awarded such classification but instead be downgraded to a lower classification, regardless of

the total points accumulated.

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The first column gives a reference number for that criteria item.

The second column is descriptive. It identifies the section. It also determines if the criteria

is a mandatory or minimum criteria. If it is mandatory for all star grades then the phrase

“Minimum 1-5” is used. If it only applies to certain star grades, then the star grades it

applies to (e.g. Minimum 4-5) will be identified. If it applies to a quality rating then a range

of terms from unacceptable to outstanding are used.

Unacceptable describes what should not happen. No points are awarded. Acceptable

shows the first level of quality, good the second level, very good the third level, excellent

the fourth level and outstanding the fifth and highest level. Environmental describes if this is

an environmental initiative.

The third column indicates if the items are linked together. A black line indicates

these criteria are linked and only one score will apply. This is a graduated rating where

greater points apply to the provision of higher levels of quality. Is not mandatory and only

indicate to acquire more points for a higher rating.

The fourth column describes the criteria/indicators. These column shows the

elements to be checked during the star rating accreditation.

The fifth column gives the amount of points that can be gained.

The sixth to 10th column indicate if this is a mandatory or minimum requirement. The big

letter “M” and small letter “m” are used in the column that correlates to the final star rating.

e.g. if the property gains a four star rating with points scored between 701 and 850, then this

can only be conferred if all the “m” and “M” items that apply to a four star property are also

met.

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 Hotel Code

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Department of Tourism Manila

RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN THE ACCREDITATION OF HOTELS,

TOURIST INNS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION HOUSES AND OTHER

ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 120 IN RELATION

TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CODE OF 1991 ON THE DEVOLUTION OF DOT'S REGULATORY FUNCTION OVER

TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS, THE ACCREDITATION OF ACCOMMODATION

ESTABLISHMENTS ARE HEREBY PROMULGATED.

CHAPTER II

CLASSIFICATION OF AND STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR HOTELS

Section 2. Classification of Hotels. For purposes of accreditation, hotels are hereby classified

into the following categories, namely:

a. Deluxe Class

b. First Class

c. Standard Class

d. Economy Class

Section 3. Requirements for a De Luxe Class Hotel. The following are the minimum

requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of a De Luxe Class Hotel:

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a. Location

1. The locality and environs including approaches shall be suitable for a luxury hotel

Of the international standard.

2. The facade, architectural features and general construction of the building shall

have the distinctive qualities of a luxury hotel.

Size

All single and double rooms shall have a floor area of not less than twenty five (25)

square meters, inclusive of bathrooms.

Suite

There shall be one suite per thirty guest rooms.

Bathrooms

1. All rooms must have bathrooms which shall be equipped with fittings of the highest

quality befitting a luxury hotel with 24-hour service of hot and cold running water;

2. Bathrooms shall be provided with bathtubs and showers;

3. Floors and walls shall be covered with impervious material of elegant design and

high quality workmanship.

Telephone

There shall be a telephone in each guest room and an extension line in the bathroom

of each suite.

Radio/Television

There shall be a radio a television and relayed or piped-in music in each guest room.

Cold Drinking Water

There shall be a cold drinking water and glasses in each bedroom.

Refrigerator/Mini-Bar

There shall be a small refrigerator and a well-stocked bar in each guest room.

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Room Service

There shall be a 24-hour room service (including provisions for snacks and light

refreshments)

Furnishings and Lighting

1. All guest room shall have adequate furniture of the highest standard and elegant

design; floors shall have superior quality wall- to- wall carpeting; walls shall be well

furnished with well-tailored draperies of rich materials;

2. Lighting arrangements and fixtures in the rooms and bathrooms shall be so

designed as to ensure aesthetic as well as functional excellence.

Information Materials

Room tariffs shall be prominently displayed in each bedroom plus prominent notices

for services offered by the hotel, including food and beverage outlets and hours of operation,

fire exit guidelines and house rules for guests.

c. Front Office/Reception

There shall be reception, information counter and guest relations office providing 24-

hour service and attended by highly qualified, trained and experienced staff.

Lounge

There shall be a well-appointed lounge with seating facilities, the size of which is

commensurate with the size of hotel.

Porter Service

There shall be a 24-hour porter service.

Foreign Exchange Counter

There shall be a duly licensed and authorized foreign exchange counter.

Mailing Facilities

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 Mailing facilities including sale of stamps and envelopes shall be available in the

premises.

Long Distance/Overseas Calls

Long distance and overseas telephone calls shall be made available in the

establishment.

Reception Amenities

There shall be a left-luggage room and safety deposit boxes in the establishment.

Telex and Facsimile

There shall be telex-transceiver and facsimile facilities in the establishment.

d. Housekeeping

Housekeeping shall be of the highest possible standard.

Linen

There shall be plentiful supply of linens, blankets, towels, etc., which shall be of the

highest quality and shall be spotlessly clean. The linens, blankets and towels shall be

changed daily.

Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service

Laundry and dry cleaning services shall be available in the establishment.

Carpeting

All public and private rooms shall have superior quality carpeting which shall be well

kept at all times.

e. Food and Beverage

Dining Room

There shall be a coffee shop and at least one specialty dining room which are well -equipped,

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well- furnished and well- maintained, serving high quality cuisine and providing

entertainment.

Bar

Wherever permissible by law, there shall be an elegant and well-stocked bar with an

atmosphere of comfort and luxury.

Kitchen

1. The kitchen, pantry and cold storage shall be professionally designed to ensure

efficiency of operation and shall be well-equipped, well-maintained, clean and

hygienic.

2. The kitchen shall have an adequate floor area with non-slip flooring and tiled walls

and adequate light and ventilation.

Crockery

1. The crockery shall be of elegant design and of superior quality,

2. There shall be ample supply of it;

3. No piece of crockery in use shall be chipped, cracked or grazed. The silverware

shall be well-plated and polished at all times.

f. Recreational Facilities

Swimming Pool

There shall be a well-designed and properly equipped swimming pool.

Tennis/Golf/Squash/Gym Facilities

There shall be at least one recreational facility or a tie-up with one within the vicinity

of the hotel.

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g. Entertainment

Live entertainment shall be provided.

h. Engineering and Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance of all sections of the hotel (i.e., building, furniture, fixtures, etc. shall be

of superior standard.

Air-conditioning

There shall be centralized air-conditioning for the entire building (except in the areas

which are at a minimum of 3,000 feet above sea level.

Ventilation

There shall be a technologically advanced, efficient and adequate ventilation in all

areas of the hotel.

Lighting

There shall be adequate lighting in all public and private rooms.

Emergency Power

There shall be a high-powered generator capable of providing sufficient lighting for

all the guest rooms, hallways, public areas/rooms, and operating elevators, food

refrigeration and water services.

Fire Prevention Facilities

The fire prevention facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Fire Code of

the Philippines.

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i. General Facilities

Outdoor Area

The hotel shall have a common outdoor area for guests (e.g.,: a roof garden or a

spacious common terrace.

Parking /Valet

There shall be an adequate parking space and valet service.

Function/Conference Facilities

There shall be one or more of each of the following: conference room, banquet hall

(with a capacity of not less than 200 people seated and private dining room.

Shops

There shall be barber shop, DOT-accredited travel agency/tour counter, beauty parlor,

sundries shop.

Security

Adequate security on a 24-hour basis shall be provided in all entrances and exits of

the hotel premises.

Medical Service

A medical clinic to service guests and employees shall have a registered nurse on a

24-hour basis and a doctor on-call.

j. Service and Staff

1. Professionally qualified, highly trained, experienced, efficient and courteous staff

shall be employed;

2. The staff shall be in smart and clean uniforms.

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k. Special Facilities

Business Center, limousine service and airport transfers shall be provided.

CHAPTER III

CLASSIFICATION OF AND STANDARD

REQUIREMENTS FOR RESORTS

Section 7. Kinds of Resorts. Resorts may be categorized as beach resort (located

along the seashore, inland resort (located within the town proper or city, island resort (located

in natural or man-made island within the internal waters of the Philippine Archipelago,

lakeside or riverside resort (located along or near the bank of a lake or river, mountain resort

(located at or near a mountain of hill and theme parks.

Section 8. Classification of Resorts. For purposes of accreditation, resorts shall be classified

as follows:

Class AAA

Class AA

Class A

Special Interest Resort

Section 9. Requirements for a Class AAA Resort. The following are the minimum

requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Class AAA resort:

a. Location and Environment

The resort shall be situated in a suitable location free of noise, atmospheric and

marine pollution.

b. Parking (If applicable)

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 An adequate parking space with parking security shall be provided free to guests.

c. Facilities And Room Accommodation

The resort shall have its rooms, facilities and amenities equivalent to those of a First

Class Hotel required under section 4 hereof.

d. Public Washrooms

There shall be a clean and adequate public toilet and bathroom for male and female,

provided with sufficient hot and cold running water, toilet paper, soap, hand towel

and/or hand dryer.

e. Sports and Recreational Facilities

The resort shall offer at least four (4 sports and recreational facilities.

f. Conference/Convention Facilities

Conference/convention facilities with attached toilets shall be provided.

g. Employee Facilities

Adequate and well-maintained cafeteria, locker rooms and separate bathrooms for

male and female employees shall be provided.

Section 10. Minimum Requirements for Class AA Resort. The following are the minimum

requirements for the operation and maintenance of a class AA resort:

a. Location and Environment

The resort shall be located in a suitable area free of noise, atmospheric and marine

pollution.

b. Parking (if applicable

An adequate parking space with parking security shall be provided free to guests.

c. Facilities and Accommodations

The resort shall have its rooms, facilities and amenities equivalent to those of a

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 Standard Class Hotel as required under section 5 hereof.

d. Public Washrooms

There shall be a clean and adequate public toilet and bathroom for male and female,

provided with sufficient running water, toilet paper, soap, hand towel and /or hand

dryer.

e. Sports and Recreational Facilities

The resort shall offer at least three (3 sports and recreational facilities.

f. Conference/Convention Facilities

Conference/convention facilities shall be provided.

g. Employee Facilities

Adequate well-maintained locker rooms and bathrooms for male and female

employees shall be provided.

Section 12. Minimum Requirements for a Special Interest Resort. The following are the

minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of a Special Interest Resort:

a. Location

The camp and ground sites shall be well -drained and not subject to flooding. It shall

be distant from any source of nuisance and shall not endanger sources of any water

supply and other natural resources.

b. Lounge and Reception Counter

There shall be a reception counter and a reasonably furnished lounge commensurate

with the size of the resort.

c. Room Accommodation

There shall be at least five (5 lettable bedrooms for permanent site operations. The

bedroom shall be reasonably spacious and provided with comfortable bed(s, sufficient

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 and fresh supply of linen, mirror and electric fax except in places where electricity is

not available. For movable operation, a minimum of sixteen (16 guests plus the staff

shall be accommodated in tents, lean-tos and the like. Where permanent tents are

used. Flooring shall be at least four (4 inches above the ground. Tents shall be

provided with adequate beddings suitable for tropical use. Theme parks may be

exempted from this requirement.

d. Toilet and Bathroom

There shall be separate clean toilet and bathroom facilities for male and female guests

which shall be provided with sufficient supply of running water and situated in

appropriate areas. The same shall be supplied with soap and toilet paper. Adequate

portable chemical toilets shall be provided at the camp site for mobile groups. In the

absence of chemical toilets, temporary sanitary latrines shall be provided based on

acceptable Philippine standards.

e. Lighting, Furnishing and Ventilation.

Lighting arrangement and furnishings in all rooms shall be of good standard. In areas

where there is no electrical power, each room shall be provided with non-hazardous

portable lights. Adequate means of ventilation shall also be provided.

f. Staff and Service

Adequate number of trained, experienced, courteous and efficient shall be employed.

They shall wear clean uniforms at all times. The frontline staff shall have a good

speaking knowledge of English.

Section 13. General Rules on the Operation and Management of Resorts.

a. Maintenance and housekeeping - Maintenance of all sections of the resort shall be of

acceptable standard, and shall be on a continuing basis, taking into consideration the

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 quality of materials used as well as its upkeep. Housekeeping shall be of such a

standard ensuring well-kept, clean and pollution-free premises. A vermin control

program shall be regularly maintained in all areas of the resort. Regular and hygienic

garbage disposal system shall be maintained. Sanitation measures shall be adopted in

accordance with the standards prescribed under P.D. 856 Code on Sanitation of the

Philippines.

b. Lifeguard and Security - All resorts shall provide the services of a sufficient number of

well-trained lifeguards duly accredited by either the Philippine National Red Cross,

the Water Life Saving Association of the Philippines or any recognized organization

training or promoting safety objectives, and adequate security whenever there are

guests.

c. Medical Services - All resorts shall provide the services of a physician, either on-call or on

full-time basis, depending on their volume of operation and accessibility to hospital or

medical centers. In addition, resorts shall employ adequate first-aid who have

completed a course in first aid duly certified by the National Red Cross or any

organization accredited by the same. Adequate first aid medicines and necessary

lifesaving equipment shall be provided within the premises.

d. Fire-fighting Facilities - Fire-fighting facilities shall be provided in accordance with the

Fire Code of the Philippines.

e. Signboards - Appropriate signboards shall be conspicuosly displayed outside the

establishment showing clearly the name and classification ot the resort as determined

by the Department.

f. Beach and Lakeside resort - there shall be placed on a beach or lakeside resort an

adequate number of buoys which shall be spread within the area to be determined by

the resort owner or keeper as safe for swimming purposes, and in compliance with

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 existing government regulations and/or local ordinances on the placing of such buoys.

g. Designated area - The distance fronting the area of the resort with adequate number of

buoys as provided in the preceding section shall be designated as the area for

swimming purposes, and no boat, banca or other crafts shall be allowed to enter the

area designated. The resort owner or his duly authorized representative shall be

empowered under these rules to enforce the above, and shall likewise designate a

portion of the beach front to be used exclusively for loading and unloading of resort

guests, unless otherwise designated elsewhere by rules and regulations specific to

area.

h. Precautionary measures

(1) In no case shall the resort management allow swimming at the beach front beyond

10:00 pm and appropriate notice shall be posted to inform the resort guests of this

regulation.

(2) Night swimming at the pool shall be allowed only if there are adequate lifeguards

on duty and when the pool premises are sufficiently lighted.

(3) Management shall post sufficient and visible signs in strategic areas in the resort

or at the beach to warn guests/customers of the presence of artificial or natural

hazards, danger or occurrences thereat.

i. Prohibited acts and practices.

(1) No pets or animals shall be allowed to bathe/swim along beaches. Likewise, pukot

fishing and washing of fish nets shall be strictly prohibited in beach resorts.

(2) Resort owners shall prohibit ambulant vendors from peddling their wares within

the resort premises in order to provide their guests a certain degree of privacy to

enable them to relax and enjoy their stay thereat.

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 (3) Littering in resort shall be strictly prohibited. Resort owners shall keep their

premises clean and shall adopt their own anti-littering measures.

(4) Without prejudice to existing ones no resort shall be established or constructed

within a radius of five (5 kilometers from any pollution-causing factory or plant.”

Section 39. Gambling and Disorderly Conduct - Hotel, resort, tourist inn, motel, apartel and

pension house keepers, managers or operators shall exert all efforts not to allow gambling or

any form, drunkenness, or disorderly conduct of any kind by anyone in the establishment and

its immediate premises.

Section 40. Prostitution and Other Immoral/Illegal Activities - Managers or operators of

hotels, resorts, tourist inns, motels, apartels and pension houses shall exert all possible efforts

not to permit any person whom they know or have reason to believe to be either a prostitute,

a pedophile or of questionable character to occupy a room or to enter the premises. To

accomplish this end, they shall immediately report to the nearest police station the presence

of any such person in the premises.

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V. Integration of Landscape Architecture

Rapid developing cities like Iloilo prioritized the economy, infrastructures, health,

trade and commerce. Iloilo is already classified as highly urbanized since 1980’s with 100%

of the population living in urban areas. Providing green spaces in the remains of concrete to

mitigate natural hazards is a way to generally describe these rising trade center of western

visayas. The thirst of the locality and tourist to experience relaxation and nature has always

been a demand to be satisfied with.

Developers of Roxas City, Capiz, Panay Island, the Surbana Jurong (Singaporean

premier urban planning firm) developed the Pueblo de Panay Township an award winning

master plan of 2023 in Asia having a motto of “Life.Work.Balance”. It seamlessly integrates

residential, commercial, and recreational areas which creates a harmonious environment.

Meanwhile Iloilo City is also developing various measures for its inland and shore water

fronts to provide spaces for greeneries and public areas. The continuous development of the

two provinces results to the development plan of the Transportation Train System and other

transportation development with the objective of connecting the Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan.

Iloilo will prioritize health, environment and tourism as the flagship connecting to the other

provinces is already set. However it would not be achieved easily as the 100% urban

development of Iloilo lack a master plans, its booming phase result to a lack of breather for

its locality and tourism. LGUs are seeking for green space development in micro and macro

scale, on the other hand implementing plans to require protection in its agriculture, forestry,

aquaculture and mangrove areas.

Given these general background, a cooperation with local LGUs in developing a hotel

and resort that would apply holistic approach and large variety of integrated development of
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inland small-scale forestry. Conformation for the need of green spaces in the city, the project

will start the development plan of the government with the objective of environmental

preservation, on-site greeneries with landscape architecture, cultural and traditional

integration. Providing the demand in relaxation in a more convenient and accessible area

meanwhile isolation in urban development. “Convenience with relaxation, Isolation with

interaction”

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VI. Space Requirements

i. Space Programming

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 ii. Space Matrix

iii. Bubble Diagram (CAD)

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iv. Space Allocation

Proposed Facilities (PF)

It proposes a balance of guest rooms and revenue generating public facilities.

Ex- Room revenue generation is generally higher than restaurant so it helps in planning

facilities in order to sell a complete room package.

1. Guest rooms block area – 65-75 % of the hotel

2. Public facility

(Lobby, dining room, swimming pool etc.) – 10-20%

3. Support facilities

(Kitchen stewarding, laundry etc.)– 10-15%

4. Hotel Administration – 01-02 %

The amount of space allocated here varies between 10 to 15 % of the total floor area of the

hotel which depends upon the public facilities provided by the hotel.

Space Allocation Program

Space allocation of various facilities in a hotel is a task that involves lot of study and

research. Impetus is always given on higher revenue generating areas like rooms then the

support areas.

1. Rooms Division

2. Public Facilities

3. Support Facilities and Services

4. Hotel Administration

1. ROOMS DIVISION

The total sq. ft. area for the guest room block varies between 65-75% of the total floor area

of the hotel .The net guest room area included living space, bath room and water closet as

follows-

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Budget category hotel: 200-275 sq. ft.

Standard hotel: 275-325 sq. ft.

First Class hotel: 325-375 sq. ft.

Luxury hotel: 375-450 sq. ft.

To determine the total area of the guest room block including corridor, elevators, stairways,

storage generally add 50% of the net guest room area.

The minimum finish width of the corridor on guestroom floor is usually 6 ft. which may be

reduced to 5 Ft. if guest room doors are opening inside.

2. PUBLIC FACILITIES

(Restaurants, Spa, Lobby, Washrooms, Banquets, Conference Halls, Lounge etc.)

The amount of space allocated to the various public facilities will fluctuate.

It varies between 10 to 20% of the total floor area of the entire hotel

a). Lobby

It varies between 2 to 6 % of the total floor area of the hotel

Main lobby (for the circulation and movement of guest) is 7 to 10sq. ft. /guestroom

*Seating area- 0.7 to 1 sq. ft. / guestroom

* Front Desk- 3 to 4 sq. ft. / guestroom

* Left Luggage Room- 0.5 to 1 sq. ft. / guestroom

*Public washrooms – 0.5 to 1 sq. ft. / guestroom for gents and ladies.

b). Retail Shop

A gift/ sundry shop is included with 1 to 1.5 sq. ft/guestroom. The size of the outlet can range

from 100 to 1200 sq ft depending on whether they are desk operations or regular shop.

(Desk Operations-table space to carry out tasks like airline ticketing , car rentals, tourist

guides etc.)The scope is dependent on market requirement.

c). Dining Room and lawn.

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Varies between 4 to 6% of the total floor area of the hotel

Coffee shop- 15 to 18 sq. ft./ seat

Specialty Restaurant-18 to 20 sq. ft./ seat

Formal dining- 20 to 22 sq. ft./ seat

Cocktail lawn- 15 to 18 sq. ft./ seat

d). Function space

– can range from none to substantial depending on market requirement.

-When meeting space included it varies between 1 to 2 meeting seat / guestroom,

-Function space could be of various nature

* Ball room- 10 to 12 sq. ft./ seat

* Conference / Meeting room- 10 to 12 sq. ft./ seat

* Board room- 12 to 16 sq. ft./ seat

*Public washroom- 0.4 to 0.6 sq. ft./ seat

Pre function area – 25 to 40 % of the meeting room area

e). Recreational Facility

-Can range from none to extensive depending on market requirement

* Swimming pool- 10 -20 sq ft./ guest room.

* Locker/Shower/Toilet Area- 02 sq ft./ guest room

* Health Club- 02 sq ft./ guest room

*Greenery required- 1500 sq. ft. lump sum

* Circulation Area- It varies from 15 to 20 % of the total public area (excluding meeting

room area as it is already considered under pre function area)

3. SUPPORT FACILITIES & SERVICES

These are required to run the public facilities-

Ex Swimming Pool- Filtration Plant and Pump house is support facility

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Restaurant- Kitchen is support

The amount of space allocated here varies between 10 to 15 % of the total floor area of the

hotel which depends upon the public facilities provided by the hotel.

•Food Preparation

Coffee shop kitchen : 10 to 25% of the coffee shop area

Main dining room kitchen (Any specialty restaurant): 30 to 45% of the specialty restaurant

area.

Banquet kitchen (formal dining): 20 to 30% of the meeting room area.

Room Service: 01 sq ft/ guestroom

F&B Storage area (dry fruits, liquor etc. ): 35 to 40 % of kitchen space.

•Receiving

Receiving office-0 .3 to 0.5 sq ft/guestroom

Receiving platform- 100 to 250 sq ft

•Hotel Employee facilities

Locker/ restrooms- 06 to 10 sq. ft/ guestroom

Cafeteria- 04 sq ft/ employee

Lounge- 01 sq ft/ guestroom

•Housekeeping

Laundry- 07 sq ft./ guest room

Linen storage ( not on the guest floor) – 03 sq ft./ guest room

Guest Laundry ( receive and dispatch area) – 0.8 to 1.5 sq ft./ guest room

Uniform Issuing- 01 sq ft./ guest room

•Other storage areas, Maintenance and MISCELLANEOUS

Hotel general storage- 03 to 07 sq ft./ guest room

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Meeting room storage- 01 to 1.5 sq ft./ seat OR 10 to 20% of meeting room area

Miscellaneous storage (Garbage, empty bottles, cans etc.)- 01 to 1.8 sq ft./ guest room

Telephone switch board and equipment- 1.3 to 02 sq ft./ guest room

Computer room (Main server along with battery backup)- 01 to 1.5 sq ft./ guest room

Mechanical, Electrical and Air handling rooms and systems- 13 to 18 sq ft./ guest room .

Maintenance workshop- 05 sq ft./ guest room

Security- 0.3 to 0.6 sq ft./ guest room

Circulation- 10% of the total area for support facilities and services

4. HOTEL ADMINISTRATION

– Can range between 01 to 02 % of the total floor area of the hotel

– It includes the Executive Offices as well as Sales, Accounting Personnel and any

other admin support offices.

– A total of 10 sq ft./ guest room is allocated for this category .

The Space Allocation Program

Among the many tasks of the development team is to establish a space allocation program.

The allocation of space among the principal functions in a hotel varies from property to

property, The most obvious difference among properties is the ratio of guest room space to

public area space and support area space. This varies from 90% in budget hotels and many

motels to 50-65% in large commercial hotels.

1. Food Preparation

Coffee shop kitchen : 10 to 25% of the coffee shop area

Main dining room kitchen (Any specialty restaurant): 30 to 45% of the specialty restaurant

area.

Banquet kitchen (formal dining): 20 to 30% of the meeting room area.

Room Service : 01 sq ft/ guestroom

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F&B Storage area (dry fruits, liquor etc. ): 35 to 40 % of kitchen space.

Receiving

Receiving office-0 .3 to 0.5 sq ft/guestroom

Receiving platform- 100 to 250 sq ft

2. Hotel Employee facilities

Locker/ restrooms- 06 to 10 sq. ft/ guestroom

Cafeteria- 04 sq ft/ employee

Lounge- 01 sq ft/ guestroom

3. Housekeeping

Laundry- 07 sq ft./ guest room

Linen storage( not on the guest floor) – 03 sq ft./ guest room

Guest Laundry ( receive and dispatch area) – 0.8 to 1.5 sq ft./ guest room

Uniform Issuing- 01 sq ft./ guest room

Other storage areas, Maintenance and MISCELLANEOUS

Hotel general storage- 03 to 07 sq ft./ guest room

Meeting room storage- 01 to 1.5 sq ft./ seat OR 10 to 20% of meeting room area

Miscellaneous storage (Garbage, empty bottles, cans etc.)- 01 to 1.8 sq ft./ guest room

Telephone switch board and equipment- 1.3 to 02 sq ft./ guest room

Computer room (Main server along with battery backup)- 01 to 1.5 sq ft./ guest room

Mechanical, Electrical and Air handling rooms and systems- 13 to 18 sq ft./ guest room .

Maintenance workshop- 05 sq ft./ guest room

Security- 0.3 to 0.6 sq ft./ guest room

Circulation- 10% of the total area for support facilities and services

HOTEL ADMINISTRATION

– Can range between 01 to 02 % of the total floor area of the hotel

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– It includes the Executive Offices as well as Sales, Accounting Personnel and any

other admin support offices.

– A total of 10 sq ft./ guest room is allocated for this category.

v. Design Development Control (LUPA)

To effectively chart the city’s future spatial development and growth, the City is hereby classified into

the following land uses as shown in the Official Land Use Map:

a. Residential Zones

b. Commercial Zones

c. Industrial Zones

d. Institutional Zones

e. Parks and Recreation Zone (PRZ)

f. Cemetery Zone (CEM)

g. Transport and Utilities Zone (TUTL)

h. Agricultural Zone (AGZ)

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VII. Basic Furniture (Hardscape, Anthropometrics, Ergonomics, Basic Furniture

Layout, Size & Clearances)

Dimensions of Human Figure

The study of human figures as to physical proportion is an important aspect in

planning. All structures intended for human use are planned according to human scale. Even
furniture, cabinets, cars etc. were also patterned after human dimensions.

The Study of Human dimensions

will be divided into two:

Dimensions and clearances for

children and

Dimensions and clearances for

adults.

Dimensions and Clearances for Children

Comparatively, the physical proportions of

children are different from that of the adults,

especially during their early years. Children

height substantially varies, but their space

requirements can be approximated using Table

1-1

Physical Measurements of Children

Dimensions and Clearances for Average Adults

Dimensions and clearances for average

adults are shown to represent the minimum

requirements in planning. It is suggested that

clearances be increased to provide comfortable

accommodation for persons larger than average.

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Furniture Clearances:

Traffic tolerance in the living room is determined

from the number of persons using the room and the

narrow lane between furniture group units. An

adequate traffic lane between the main entrance and

the major seating group is 100 centimeters although

130 centimeters is preferred.

To give adequate space for convenient use of

furniture in the living area, the following minimum

clearances are presented.

1) 150cm between facing seating

2) 50cm where circulation occur between furniture

3) 75cm for use of desk

4) 90cm for main traffic

5) 150cm in between television set and seating

Minimum Space Clearances

1) 45cm minimum clearances for single passage

not a traffic lane between low objects such

as sofa and coffee tables.

2) 75cm minimum clearances for single passage

not a traffic lane between tall objects hip height or over.

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 3) 100cm minimum clearances for general traffic lane. As a room increases in size, this

minimum distance also increases to maintain the space scale of the room.

4) 90cm minimum tolerance for confined seating areas. For instance, between a desk and

a wall which permits one person to pass at the back of an occupied chair. The

minimum distances constitute no major traffic lane.

To provide ample space for convenient use of the dining area, the following minimum
clearances from the edge of the dining table is recommended.

1) 80cm - for chair plus access thereto

2) 95cm - for chair plus access and

passage

3) 105cm - for serving from behind

chair

4) 120cm - from table to base cabinets

(in dining-kitchen)

Furnitures:

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VIII. Review of Related Literature

The Maldives’ Hurawalhi Island Resort

Credit: Hurawalhi Island Resort

Rating:-5 Star Hotel

Location: Hurawalhi Island, Lhaviyani Atoll 20187, Maldives

Trips to luxury cities has always have been the common destination of tourists. Meanwhile as

the economies continues to improve, high-end visitors not only seek for luxury and

relaxation, they are seeking for something unique and convenient without decreasing the

feeling of luxury. They also are booking trips to smaller metropolitan areas, cities rich with

culture, gastronomy and activities but without the crowds. However the tourists seeking the

quiet ocean, adventures, mountainous lands while enjoying the culture and tradition special to

its localities.

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Water features was the trend to consumers, a popular attraction to tourists coming from urban

locations. As the tourists find unique panoramic views with the man-made island it become a

trend as it not only provide view of the water front but serves their culture and tradition.

Giraffe Manor, Kenya

Credit: Giraffe Manor

“As travelers seek out more once-in-a-lifetime adventures, there are more luxurious options

than ever. Rwanda debuted on the list with two Five-Star winners: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest,

a basecamp in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains for gorilla treks, and One&Only

Nyungwe House, a retreat on a tea plantation close to Nyungwe Forest National Park.”

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Nairobi’s Four-Star Giraffe Manor, provides close interaction towards animals and view of

nature while lodging at these exotic tropical resort. Meanwhile, Fairmont Mount Kenya

Safari Club will provide a guide to venture the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Which

shows the consideration to the effect in local businesses, taking advantage of localities, and

providing them with occupations much suitable in the area, meanwhile considering the safety

of the visitors.

Daintree Wilderness Lodge

Location: Kuku Yalangi Country

Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park at the sides of the lodges, two

world heritage sites. The resort only has seven elevated cabins amid the giant Fan Palm trees

strategically placed to blend with the nature providing an experience of the rainforest.

Adventure seekers would probably enjoy the variety of activities that can be done and the

tranquility of nature would be their source of relaxation.

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IX. Environmental/Sustainable & Design Considerations

Sustainability

Design the cottages, landscapes and structures with the minimum impact to the environment

through the construction, design and continuous future usage. The sustainability could also be

achieved through the thorough design of structural placement as a whole. Taking to

consideration the prevailing winds, orientation, climate and existing natural elements. The

provision on the materials that would brought forth the best way to conserve energy while

still providing top notch luxurious experience.

Nature Adaptable Designs

The planned cottages would be planned out to take the minimum vegetation clearances. Made

of lumbers that would come from the trees that needed to be cut, taking into considerations

the laws needed for these activity. For the conformation of local community, replanting

would be included in the future development.

Design the landscapes to adapt to the rapid changing climate, these would ensure that the

park would show the beauty of natural environment at anytime, or month the tourists tend to

visit. Provide a natural park that can be visited of one-day visitors/tourists.

Development Continuation

The lot has a two option for development expansion; to southeast which host to an

undeveloped plain of up to 3hectares and to the northeast to connect to an existing small

public park at the other side.

Option one: The undeveloped plain were on the middle of tourism zone and commercial zone

expanding the site to these path would gave a higher opportunity to accommodate a Natural

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Park. Combine with the plan of replantation the resort and hotel would boast a higher tourism

value and boost the propaganda of the Iloilo’s LGU to developed public spaces and green

spaces.

Option Two: Connection to the Park at the northeast, design a bridge that would connect the

two developments and if the development plan of the LGU were started a plantation of

mangroves and creek aligning the locals would acquire another green public park meanwhile

the hotel and resort development would acquire another entrance access that would show the

beauty of the resort just by the entrance.

X. Macro and Micro Site Analysis

i. Site Data

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Location

Iloilo City located at the Panay Island in the region of western visayas, also known to

be the center trade of the region and as the “City of Love”. The site was located at

Mandurriao District, near the airport road, and Dungon Creek. The location of the site were

carefully considered as the tourism spots, shopping malls, museums and Iloilo Convention

Center were located near the site. The national road giving access to the National Airport of

Iloilo

Transportation

By Ferry: There are four main seaports in Iloilo: the Domestic Port in Fort San Pedro, the

International Port in Loboc, the Ortiz Port (which serves Guimaras to Iloilo and vice versa for

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just 15 minutes) and the Muelle Loney Port (serving Iloilo to Bacolod trips, around 1.5 hours

of travel time)

By Flights: Iloilo International Airport hosts a number of airlines that flies directly to the city

from various cities in the Philippines (Cebu, Clark, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos,

Puerto Princesa, Cuyo and Sipalay) and even from a few international destinations such as

Hong Kong and Singapore. There are also flights to Manila from Iloilo and vice-versa (flights

to Iloilo from Manila). Travel time by plane for Manila to Iloilo flights is just around 1 hour,

while it will take only 30 minutes for Cebu to Iloilo flights. There are also available Clark to

Iloilo flights and Cagayan de Oro flights. From Hongkong, it’s 2.5 hours away, and from

Singapore, it’s 3.5 hours away

By Bus: Iloilo is the transportation hub of Panay Island with various bus companies such as

Ceres Bus traveling directly from Boracay (4-5 hours), Kalibo in Aklan (3 hours), Roxas City

in Capiz (2 hours) and San Jose in Antique (3-4 hours). A RoRo (roll-on, roll-off) bus service

connecting Manila to Iloilo also operates daily (around 20 hours).

You have a number of options when traveling around Iloilo City’s tourist spots and other

attractions or destinations outside the city proper. When exploring the city, the primary mode

of transportation is the jeepney and taxicabs. For shorter distances, you can ride tricycles or

pedicabs.

For longer distances like traveling outside of the city, there are buses and vans. Car and van

rentals are also available within the city, which you can travel in the province or other places

in the Panay Island where Iloilo is a part of.

Source: Guide to the Philippines by Marky Ramone Go (ND)

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In conclusion, it has a very developed urban city, providing variety of transportation for

commerce, public and private transportation inland and vicinal islands. As the Iloilo city is

known for the pivotal trade center of western visayas with ports and airports rivaling the

other top regions resulting in it rapidly developing its transportation systems to sustain the

blooming economy of the region.

ii. Zoning

The site were classified in between of R-3 residential / mixed zone and commercial-1

/ mixed zone. The site was applicable for the development of hotel and resort. The advantage

of the site location were critically shown at the map. The tourism zone, commercial zone and

moderate density of residential development nearby would be the key. As to explain the idea,

development of hotel and resort was to cater a specific target market not of multiple target

consumers. The site as strategically placed would be able to cater three target consumers:

Stay-in visitors, one-day visitors and tourists.

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Utilities

Electric Power Provider

Water Provider

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MIW) is the water distribution that provides water for

Iloilo City, and the municipalities of Cabatuan, Leganes, Maasin, Oton, Pavia, San Miguel

and Santa Barbara in the Province of Iloilo. On November 2018, Metro Pacific Water and the

MIWD signed a Joint Venture Agreement for the 25-year concession for the rehabilitation,

expansion, and improvement of the water distribution system and wastewater management

facilities of MIWD.

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Telephone Services

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ii. Zoning Site

To effectively chart the city’s future spatial development and growth, the City is hereby classified into

the following land uses as shown in the Official Land Use Map:

a. Residential Zones

b. Commercial Zones

c. Industrial Zones

d. Institutional Zones

e. Parks and Recreation Zone (PRZ)

f. Cemetery Zone (CEM)

g. Transport and Utilities Zone (TUTL)

h. Agricultural Zone (AGZ)

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iii. Hazard Map

One of the major threat in

Iloilo City, majority of the

lands has high

susceptibility to hazard as

it’s at the coastal area of

Panay Island. Meanwhile

the local government of the

city has already developed

plans to prevent the

flooding that could occur

when the wet season

began. Included in these

plans are stated in the CLUP of Iloilo some examples are the redirection of drainage systems,

relocation of informal settlers and developments of the creeks used for drainage.

The amount of rainfall

decreased inlands meanwhile

the amount of average

rainfall at the coastal area

increases. A big factors of

these are climate change and

urbanization which leads to

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drought or flooding during the two different seasons.

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The maps shows a more detailed flood assessment of Iloilo City. It indicated the areas with

high susceptibility to hazards, also included here are roads, waterways and built-up areas.

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 The map above shows the general elevation of Iloilo city. As Iloilo was near coasts

the elevations of the lands were considered as it affect the flood, landslide and storm surge

susceptibility of the city. However not only coastal areas area are the ones susceptible to the

floods. The inland areas with poor drainage that could not rapidly adapt to the water coming

from the highlands were also susceptible to the build-ups of water. The LGU’s already plans

implemented to erase or mitigate the flood risks at the inlands. An example of these are the

flood control projects and the Jalaur Afterbay Dam.

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 Showing the gradual increase in the temperature of Iloilo city in summer and rainy

season. Despite the often occurrence of storms and gradual increase in the average annual

rainfall of the city, its average monthly temperature is continuously increasing. The cause of

these is the gradual increase in urban development and to mitigate these, the government of

Iloilo demanded the development of green spaces within its jurisdiction.

These ordinance would help the government indorsed green spaces development and

it would help the civilians be introduced to a healthier lifestyle through open space for

physical activities. On the other hand, it would helped tourism as the number one interests of

the visitors is nature which makes the Iloilo Esplanade more frequently visited. These also

help to mitigate the impact of increasing heat index of the city by providing shades and

decreasing air pollution cause of urban atmosphere.

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 The continuous extraction of water tables at the city leads to the shortage of water

sources. These affect also affect the development of the city in agriculture, health, tourism

and daily activities of the civilians. The agriculture were affected by the lack of water that

cause drought and destruction of crops. When the COVID-19 struck, the lack of water access

point becomes a risk as the excessive needs of the households for water to lower risks of

infection.

The map only shows the parts of Iloilo City with the access to level-3 water

connection. As a supporting datas the maps below would show the other water sources

accessible to the city.

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iv. SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Central, centered in the commercial and tourism zone of Iloilo city. Will provide easily

reachable destination for the locals and tourists.

Convenience, as it's located at Iloilo city. Connect the occupants to a combination of nature

and city life.

Weakness

Inside lot, at the back of residential structures, however there is a road right of way for it.

Competition, the area is known for high end hotels however the resorts are scarce and can

only be found coastal areas. A mixed-used hotel and resort would conform to the needs of

LGUs and community combine it with reachable and luxurious relaxation from the

exhausting city

Opportunities

Accessibility, the Iloilo is known for being trade center of western visayas. Its seaports and

airports connects to different parts of Philippine archipelago. The roads provide connections

for the province of Capiz (the seafood capital of the Philippines) and north of Iloilo province

(agriculture). We could take advantage of the other provinces to serve fresh local delicacies

that don't need to export to other regions cutting the cause of acquisition for the products.

Unique, despite the thick expanse of trees, it would make the structures and landscape

involved to look- like it adapted to nature. We could integrate the trees as a park for the resort

and would entertain temporary entertainments and comfort for visitors that would not need

lodging services.

Threats

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Flood, Iloilo City has high susceptibility of flooding as a result of lack of a better drainage

system and frequent rain which surges through the city. The flood only happen in relatively

flat plains with urban developments near water bodies of Iloilo City.

Storm surge, the city has a high risk of storm surges at its coastal areas. The typhoons coming

from the Pacific Ocean frequently struck during May to October. The fast wind speed

combined with heavy rainfall tends to damage the coastal facilities and structures, and also

the agricultural crops as it struck the plains and farms.

v. Site Criteria

Site A

The site where the proposed 5-star hotel and resort will be located can be found in the

Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula, beside the Peninsula road. It is a rural area and on the

Northwest side of the lot, residential developments reside. The South and East side of the lot

are ideal for providing opportunities like future expansions for future projects that will help

raise the ROI of the development.

Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula

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Lot Area: 4.18 Hectares

Site B

The location is situated within Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The property is close to

the esteemed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, better known as the

Underground River. This park has the prestigious title of being a UNESCO World Heritage

Site and is widely acknowledged as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. The location

spans a total area of 30,000 square meters, comparable to 3 hectares. Additionally, it offers a

scenic overlook of the West Philippine Sea. There are rivals in the vicinity on both sides of

the property.

Location: Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Lot Area: 3 Hectares

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Site C

The proposed site of a 5-star hotel and resort in Mandurriao District, Iloilo city. An inside lot

located near the commercial and tourism zone, residing at the center of tourism spots. The

proximity to the tourism spots and accessibility of the site provides an advantage in terms of

the environment it could provide while in urban city. The sparse of forest and natural creek at

the northeast side gives an opportunity for natural ecopark development the city tourism

needs and the local citizens demands.

Location: Mandurriao District, Iloilo City

Lot Area: 4.88 Hectares

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 POTENTIAL

SITE

Site Criteria Site A Site B Site C

Social Aspect 3 3 5

Flexibility 4 4 5

Availability 4 4 5

Proximity 3 4 5

Visibility 5 5 3

Environment 5 5 4

Topography 5 5 4

Safety 4 4 4

Accessibility 4 4 3

Total 37 38 40

In conclusion, considering the factors listed at the table, Site C were the most suitable

for the proposed 5-star Hotel and Resort. Although the three sites boast their own advantages

and disadvantages, the overall factors affecting them affect the future performance and

economical value of the hotel.

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vi. Legal Issues & Restrictions

Section 10. General Provisions. Zone regulations refer to Use and Building

Regulations as described below:

Allowable Uses

The uses enumerated in the succeeding sections are not exhaustive nor all inclusive.

The Iloilo City Zoning Board of Appeals (ICZBA) may allow other uses subject to the

requirements of the Mitigating Devices provision of this Ordinance.

Specific uses/activity of lesser density within a particular zone (C-1) maybe allowed within

the zone of higher density (C-2, C-3) but not vice versa, nor in another and its subdivisions

(e.g.,, R2/MXD, R-3/MXD) except for uses expressly allowed in said zones, such that the

cumulative effect of zoning shall be intrazonal and not interzonal.

Building Regulations

Building regulations specify whether buildings/structures may be allowed in specific

zones/sub zones. When allowed, buildings/structures shall be designed, constructed and

operated in accordance with the requirements of each zone’s governing authority as well as

with the relevant provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) and this Ordinance.

In certain zones, the design of buildings/structures may also be regulated by this Ordinance

according to Building Height Limit in consonance with the NBC and to architectural design

to ensure harmony with the desired character of the zone in consideration.

Section 11. Regulations in Base Zones. Base Zones refer to the primary zoning

classification of areas within Iloilo City and that are provided with a list of allowable uses

and regulations on building density and bulk, among others.

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 vii. Site Justifications

a) Climate

Based on the image above, the warmest month in Iloilo City is May with the average highest

temperature of 31.7 oC and January with the lowest average of 28.2 oC. Meanwhile, the month

with the highest average of low temperature is May with the temperature of 26.6 oC and

February which is the coldest month has the average of 24.2 oC. Iloilo would be good to visit

in the month with the lowest temperature average which are the months of January to March

meanwhile the months of May to April would be the hottest a good aquatic adventure would

fit. In the site location the trees at the east would be a perfect cover for the resort if the

tourists prefer summer visits and prefer a nature park reachable and near the tourist spots of

Iloilo.

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Base on the table above, March is the month the most sunshine days with 18.7 days

meanwhile the month of June has the least sunshine with only 2.8 days. Consider the

softscapes and hardscapes in planning consider the materials that could endure intense rains

and hot temperature as the country has only two seasons; the wet and dry seasons.

Hardscapes and exterior materials that should be used has to conform to these situations.

Based on the image above, the month in Iloilo City that has the highest average amount of

rainfall is July with 159mm. Meanwhile, the month with the lowest average of rainfall is

February with 20mm. The wet environment of Iloilo helps to grow their agricultural economy

however the uncontrollable amount of rain results in higher susceptibility of Iloilo City in

floods. The drainages were being developed to mitigate the probability of it happening during

typhoons and rainy seasons.

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Base on the table above, August has the highest number of rainy days which is 26 days a

month meanwhile February has the least rainy days which is 8.1 days a month. The frequency

of rainy days during the May to October were cause of frequent typhoons coming at the

pacific, these also put a higher risks of damages to structures, crops and even fishponds. The

storm surges risked the coastal areas and ports from damages of strong winds and big waves.

Base on the table above, January and December has the highest relative humidity of 81%

meanwhile April and may has lowest relative humidity of 73%. As Iloilo City is located near

the edge of Panay Island near the coasts, the city has high relative humidity throughout the

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year. Conform the materials to resist high humidity in Iloilo, provide the lodgings

dehumidifiers.

Based on the data above, January is the windiest month with the highest average wind speed

of 24.4km/h meanwhile May has the lowest average wind of 10.1km/h. The exterior lodgings

and designs should be resilient enough to resist the wind speeds blowing through the year.

Based on the image above, the average UV index of the Iloilo City throughout the year is 7.

Common in the country, long time of sun exposure can cause damage to skin. Necessary to

provide shadings through man-made or natural.

b) Accessibility

- Road to site

The site was an inside lot so its only access would be a provided RROW that could be

bounded to the 20m national road at the east. The road has moderate traffic as the area is a

commercial zones connecting to the other high-end hotel lodgings, tourist spots, coasts,

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museums, and Iloilo convention center. The national road is connecting to the province of

Capiz through the summer Municipal of Iloilo.

- Width of existing roads

20 m road on the east of the site connected to a 50m road at the north.

- Proximity to public transport

The site can be accessed through use of pedicabs, jeepney, bus, tricycles and taxi. The variety

of vehicle options to travel to the development provides a reachable and more convenient for

the guests to visit and experience the resort and hotel.

- Need for modification to existing access

As stated, the site is an inside lot so the access should be developed to provide a direct access

connecting the lot to the 20m road. There are two options; which is the access through the

residential development, a more practical approach and the access through the tree expanse a

unique addition to the development however may have a greater effect on the environment.

The access needs to be studied thoroughly to minimize expenses and environmental impact

meanwhile providing the best experience for the target consumers.

c) Geology

“Iloilo has a generally flat relief and broad alluvial plain along the tidal flats. Its coastal zone

has several active tidal flats and within its vicinities there are many gently sloping, low relief

hills”(Litua M, Salvador J., Domingo III D., Valenzuela A., Claridad E., 2000). As a

conclusion Iloilo has a great amount of land with gentle sloping which is a great are for a

development of coastal structures and inland structures. It’s also a good place for agriculture

and forestry as loam type soil is very dominant in Iloilo. As the Iloilo is known for being the

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trade center of Western Visayas housing the agriculture zones at the Northern regions and

Ports at the coast which is considered the most safest port in western visayas.

d) Sustainability to your own design brief

- Edges of site

The site is bounded in the north with a creek and vast expanse of trees and vegetation. At the

west and east side were a sparse of small residential areas. At the east side is the proposed

access to the lot, the road has a width of approximately 20m connecting to the national road

at the north. The Northeast perimeter boundary of the site were define by the creek, giving

the site a more abstract edge but meanwhile adding a uniqueness to the site and an easier way

for drainage. The side has a lot of trees that would be integrated to the development of the

landscape of the resort. The edges at the west and east sides were placed to limit the range of

development and lessen the disturbance to the residential dwellings surrounding the site. The

side at the Southwest has a vast expanse of flat grasslands that be used if the development

needs to be expanded however it has to be calculated as other residential and developments

may be affected.

- Shape

Keep the shape of the site broad so the size of the building footprint would fit easier to the

lot. The design of the lot landscape would adapt to the shape and existing factors that may

affect it including the creek, tree expanse, and the possibility of flooding in it as Iloilo City

has high susceptibility to flood. The shape divided the lot into two parts; the flat grassland

would be used for the development of the hotel which needs a higher density of soil
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meanwhile the tree expanse will be used for resort lodgings and activities, providing a unique

immersion of luxury comfort in the hotel and an exotic cottage lodging experience in the

resort. The shape of the site will define the development of the structure, landscapes

including hardscapes and softscapes.

- Design Aspects

The landscape including the tress as consideration to the park or to hose cottages would be a

great feature to include. The rapid development of Iloilo results the lack of master plan, and

the local government of the It would serve as an adapted eco-tourism park and resort, serving

lodging tourists at the hotel and today-tourists which don’t have to lodge in the hotel but rent

cottages and enjoy relaxing offers for a day. Cottages would be designed to showcase the

culture, tradition and arts of the locality, using stilts for high elevation and ideals of sponge

cities landscaping not only to mitigate the possibility of flooding but also utilize it to a unique

feature to the resort.

- Views of surroundings

As the Iloilo City was not known for their coastal tourisms but popular in the scope of old

architectural structures, arts, museum, textile, craft, culture, traditions and festivals. The local

tourism of Iloilo surveys that tourists like to visit the river esplanade, and the cities’ structures

especially during night to enjoy the cold air and view of cityscape. The inside lot with large

vegetation and shade of trees would isolate and provide a quiet environment meanwhile

providing the guests for a safe stroll to the night with architecture blended in the Nature Park.

The forest theme of the development would be a refreshment to the concrete jungle of the

urban city.

View due to levels

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As the lot were relatively flat, the floor levels of the hotel would divide the scenic to three

major parts; the nightscape of manduriao district, the agriculture farmlands at the northwest

and our forest landscape at the northeast providing variety of panoramic view for the lodgers

at the hotel. As the levels of the lot could not presented just by the structural levels, the site

would provide a variety of paths, spots, lodging and activities that would meet the demand of

the consumers regarding the views and experiences. The creation of these features were to

mitigate the lack sloping elevation and adapting to the strengths and elements present to the

development.

Site conditions

Full of vegetation, tree expanse, creek, and a flat grassland. The soil density at the grassland

could be mitigated however the tree expanse at the northeast side is a wetland. The wetland

could be utilized through usage of varieties of planning, designing and landscaping. These

considered weakness of the site would be the opening for the resort and hotel to be unique

example of adaptation to nature by utilizing its elements. These approach was already

included in the CLUP development plan and Iloilo City Tourism plan which objectively

demanded the developments to provide green spaces and vegetation. The local government

are also reaching for developers to transform the available lands to develop public parks like

the development of Iloilo Esplanade which rank one as the most visited in Iloilo city.

Surrounding buildings/ population

Iloilo City has a population of 484, 290 and Manduriao district has a population of 62, 240

Directions and orientation

The site is tilted to the right which its north was at its edge with the northeast side directed to

the national road and a 20m road at its east side.

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4. Proposed enhancement to the Site

Artificial conditions to be created

The landscape inspired to sponge cities of china tend to mitigate the possibility of flooding

and the soil density required or necessary to build the hotel development.

Water body

Pools for the resort are needed as amenities of the site. If the potable water creek ca n be used

the design should be included as a show of culture of Iloilo in aquaculture

Landscape elements

Pond for fishing, pools, recreation areas, cottages, and hardscapes.

Tree plantation in specific manner

Minimize clearances of trees and plant strategically to create a systematic flow and

circulation of the site for pathfinding. Create an illusion of strolling for different experiences

in viewing it.

viii. User Analysis (Target Market)

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Users Demography

"Data from Iloilo City Tourism Office (ICTO) indicated that a total of 191,654 local and
foreign tourists went to the city, either for conventions, conferences, meetings, vacations, and
other appointments, so far" John Noel E. Herrera(2022). Showing the inflation in the tourists
as the travel bans loosen

Records from the Department of Tourism showed that in 2022, Iloilo City registered a total of
752,301 tourists -- 734,218 domestic and 18,083 foreign.

Organizational Structure

- CITY TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

- 1/F Ker & Company LTD Building
- Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City
- Email address: [email protected]
- Tel. No. (033) 3207581

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- Behavioral Analysis

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas (ND) stated that Iloilo City has plenty of attractions. People come here

because of historical places, old houses and buildings, and several museums. There are so

many things to do once you are here, so many places to eat. Based on datas and surveys,

unlike other islands that boast resorts and beaches, tourists were pulled to the heritage sites,

museums and unique experiences. Included in these attractions are festivals, cultures,

traditions, delicacies and Ilonggo’s themselves; as Ilonggo’s are known for being soft-spoken

and hospitable.

Domestic tourists are mostly working in business or has good-income that want to experience

a different environment. “We found out during night tours that guests were enjoying and they

could focus on the stories of the destinations since there were fewer distractions like traffic

and people. It was not too warm, they liked the cool weather,” Junel Ann Divinagracia (City

Tourism Officer). As a response, the Iloilo City Tourism Office (ICTO) developed a

three-hour night tour showcasing the different hues of Iloilo City by night to ensure the safety

and provide knowledgeable stories for the tourists as they stroll in Iloilo's nightscape.

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XI. NBC Provisions and other Pertinent Laws

1) ACT No. 3572

Section 1. The cutting in the public forests of tindalo, akle, or molave trees less

than sixty centimeters in diameter measured at a height of four feet from the ground

(breast high) is hereby prohibited.

2) P.D. No. 705, Revised Forestry Code

Chapter2 Section 15. Topography. No land of the public

domain eighteen per cent (18%) in slope or over shall be classified as alienable and

disposable, nor any forest land fifty per cent (50%) in slope or over, as grazing land.

Lands eighteen per cent (18%) in slope or over which have already been

declared as alienable and disposable shall be reverted to the classification of forest

lands by the Department Head, to form part of the forest reserves, unless they are

already covered by existing titles or approved public land application, or actually

occupied openly, continuously, adversely and publicly for a period of not less than

thirty (30) years as of the effectivity of this Code, where the occupant is qualified for a

free patent under the Public Land Act: Provided, That said lands, which are not yet

part of a well-established communities, shall be kept in a vegetative condition

sufficient to prevent erosion and adverse effects on the lowlands and streams:

Provided, further, That when public interest so requires, steps shall be taken to

expropriate, cancel defective titles, reject public land application, or eject occupants

thereof.

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 Chapter2 Section 18. Reservations in forest lands and off-shore areas. The

President of the Philippines may establish within any lands of the public domain,

forest reserve and forest reservation for the national park system, for preservation as

critical watersheds, or for any other purpose, and modify boundaries of existing ones.

The Department Head may reserve and establish any portion of the public forest or

forest reserve as site or experimental forest for use of the Forest Research Institute.

When public interest so requires, any off-shore area needed for the preservation

and protection of its educational, scientific, historical, ecological and recreational

values including the marine life found therein, shall be established as marine parks.

3) P.D. No. 856, Sanitation Code

Section 17. Structural Requirements Food establishments shall be constructed

in accordance with the following requirements:

No person shall use any room or place for or in connection with the preparation,

storage, handling or sale of any article of food

(a) Which is at anytime used or in direct communication with a sleeping

apartment or toilet;

(b) In which any animal is kept; or

(c) Which is or has been used for any purpose which would be likely to

contaminate the food or to affect injuriously its wholesomeness or cleanliness;

or

(d) Which is not used exclusively for the purpose; Provided, that in department

stores or multi-purpose business establishments, food may be manufactured,

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 prepared, cooked, stored, or sold only in the area set aside exclusively for said

purpose and for which a sanitary permit has been issued.

4) P.D. No. 979, Marine Pollution Decree;

Section 2. Statement of Policy. It is hereby declared a national policy to prevent

and control the pollution of seas by the dumping of wastes and other matter which

create hazards to human health, harm living resources and marine life, damage

amenities, or interfere with the legitimate uses of the sea within the territorial

jurisdiction of the Philippines.

5) P.D. No. 1067, Water Code;

Article 8. Water legally appropriated shall be subject to the control of the

appropriator from the moment it reaches the appropriator's canal or aqueduct leading

to the place where the water will be used or stored and, thereafter, so long as it is

being beneficially used for the purposes for which it was appropriated

Article 10. Water may be appropriated for the following purposes:

(a) Domestic

(b) Municipal

(c) Irrigation

(d) Power generation

(e) Fisheries

(f) Livestock raising

(g) Industrial

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(h) Recreational, and

(i) Other purposes

~Use of water for domestic purposes is the utilization of water for drinking,

washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens, and

watering of lawns or domestic animals.

~Use of water for municipal purposes is the utilization of water for supplying

the water requirements of the community.

~Use of water for irrigation is the utilization of water for producing agricultural

crops.

~Use of water for power generation is the utilization of water for producing

electrical or mechanical power.

~Use of water for fisheries is the utilization of water for the propagation and

culture of fish as a commercial enterprise.

~Use of water for livestock raising is the utilization of water for large herds or

flocks of animals raised as a commercial enterprise.

~Use of water for industrial purposes is the utilization of water in factories,

industrial plants and mines, including the use of water as an ingredient of a

finished product.

~Use of water for recreational purposes is the utilization of water for

swimming pools, bath houses, boating, water skiing, golf courses and other

similar facilities in resorts and other places of recreation.

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 Section 54. Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops and service station areas with

one or more permanent sheds, buildings and service facilities for motor vehicles shall

be provided with Sanitary facilities for the convenience and personal necessities of the

travelling public.

1. Rest areas, bus terminals, bus stops and service stations shall be established

with ample area to pre vent overcrowding of motor vehicles and travelers.

2. They shall be provided with adequate ventilation lighting and away from

sources of nuisance.

3. Safe and adequate water supply shall be provided in accordance with the

provisions of Chapter II of this Code.

4. Excreta and sewage collections and disposal shall be provided in accordance

with the provisions of Chapter XVII of this Code.

5. Refuse collection and disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions of

Chapter XVIII of this Code.

6. Comfort rooms—Adequate number of comfort room shall be provided as

well as auxiliary facilities therein in accordance with the provisions of Chapter

XVII of this Code.

7. Waiting sheds for commuters shall be of adequate size to comfortably

accommodate a minimum of thirty (30) persons. Floors shall be of smooth

concrete finish and adequate sitting facilities provided for.

8. Sale of foodstuffs in those establishments shall be done in conformity

with the provisions of Chapter III of this Code.

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 Section 55. No camps and picnic grounds shall be open for

public patronage without a sanitary permit issued by the Secretary or his duly

authorized representative.

1. Camps and picnic ground sites shall not be subject to flooding, must be well

drained, distant from any source of nuisance and will not endanger sources of

any public water supply.

2. Camp and picnic houses shall be provided with adequate lighting and

ventilation. Where tents are used flooring shall be at least 4 inches above the

ground.

3. Adequate and safe drinking water shall be available at all times in

accordance with the provisions of Chapter II of this Code.

4. Adequate number of sanitary facilities shall be provided.

5. Sewage disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions on Chapter XVII

of this Code.

6. The storage, preparation and serving food shall be in accordance with

Chapter III of this Code.

7. Refuse cans shall be provided at strategic points in the ground area provided

with tight fitting cover. A regular collection service shall be maintained. Refuse

disposal shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XVIII of this

Code.

8. Camps and picnic grounds shall at all times be maintained clean, free from

litter and accumulated rubbish.

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 9. A program on Vermin Control shall be made in accordance with Chapter

XVI of this Code.

6) P.D. No. 1151, Philippine Environmental Policy of 1977;

Section 1. Policy. It is hereby declared a continuing policy of the State (a) to

create, develop, maintain and improve conditions under which man and nature can

thrive in productive and enjoyable harmony with each other, (b) to fulfill the social,

economic and other requirements of present and future generations of Filipinos, and

(c) to insure the attainment of an environmental quality that is conducive to a life of

dignity and well-being.

7) P.D. No. 1433, Plant Quarantine Law of 1978;

Section 3. Importation of plants and plant products. The importation and/or

introduction into the Philippines of plants, plant products, soil, packing materials of

plant origin capable of harboring and are a source of medium of infection/infestation

of plant pests, is hereby restricted subject to such quarantine orders, rules and

regulations as may be promulgated, from time to time, by the Director with the

approval of the Secretary of Agriculture.

8) R.A. No. 3571

Section 3. No cutting, destroying or injuring of planted or growing trees,

flowering plants and shrubs or plants of scenic value along public roads, in plazas,

parks, school premises or in any other public ground shall be permitted save when the

cutting, destroying or injuring of same is necessary for public safety, or such pruning

of same is necessary to enhance its beauty and only upon the recommendation of the

committee mentioned in the preceding section, and upon the approval of the Director

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of Parks and Wildlife.1âшphi1 The cutting, destroying or pruning shall be under the

supervision of the committee.

Section 4. Any person who shall cut, destroy or injure trees, flowering plants

and shrubs or plants of scenic value mentioned in the preceding sections of this Act,

shall be punished by prison correctional in its minimum period to prison mayor in its

minimum period.

9) R.A. No. 8749, Clean Air Act

10) R.A. No. 9275, Clean Water Act

Section 27. Prohibited Acts. - The following acts are hereby prohibited:

a) Discharging, depositing or causing to be deposited material of any kind

directly or indirectly into the water bodies or along the margins of any surface

water, where, the same shall be liable to be washed into such surface water,

either by tide action or by storm, floods or otherwise, which could cause water

pollution or impede natural flow in the water body;

b) Discharging, injecting or allowing to seep into the soil or sub-soil any

substance in any form that would pollute groundwater. In the case of

geothermal projects, and subject to the approval of the Department, regulated

discharge for short- term activities (e.g. well testing, flushing, commissioning,

venting) and deep re-injection of geothermal liquids may be allowed: Provided,

that safety measures are adopted to prevent the contamination of the

groundwater;

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c) Operating facilities that discharge regulated water pollutants without the

valid required permits or after the permit was revoked for any violation of any

condition therein;

d) Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels

unless the health or safety of individuals on board the vessel is threatened by a

great and imminent peril;

e) Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea waters of sewage sludge or solid

waste as defined under Republic Act No.9003;

f) Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited chemicals, substances or

pollutants listed under Republic Act No.6969;

g) Operate facilities that discharge or allow to seep, willfully or through gross

negligence, prohibited chemicals, substances or pollutants listed under R. A.

No. 6969 into water bodies or wherein the same shall be liable to be washed

into such surface, ground, coastal, and marine water;

h) Undertaking activities or development and expansion of projects, or

operating wastewater/sewerage facilities in violation of Presidential Decree.

No.1586 and its implementing rules, and regulations;

i) Discharging regulated water pollutants without the valid required discharge

permit pursuant to this Act or after the permit was revoked for any violation of

condition therein;

j) Non-compliance of the LGU with the Water Quality Framework and

Management Area Action Plan. In such a case, sanctions shall be imposed on

the local government officials concerned;

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k) Refusal to allow entry, inspection and monitoring by the Department in

accordance with this Act;

l) Refusal to allow access by the Department to relevant reports and records in

accordance with this Act;

m) Refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the Department in

accordance with this Act;

n) Refusal or failure to designate pollution control officers whenever required

by, the Department in accordance with this Act; and

o) Directly using booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with

the water supply in such a way as to alter or impair the water quality.

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Iloilo Local Ordinances

Section 4. General Zoning Principles

These Zoning Regulations are based on the principles provided for in the approved

Comprehensive Land Use Plan as per SP Regulation Ordinance No. 2021-270 dated

September 7, 2021, as follows:

1. The Ordinance reflects the Iloilo City’s vision to be “By 2029, Iloilo shall be a model

of a livable, well-governed city of empowered and innovative Ilonggos that safeguard the

environment and preserve the culture while sustaining a robust and resilient economy.”

2. The local government unit recognizes that any land use is a use by right but provides

however that the exercise of such right shall be subject to the review standards of this

Ordinance;

3. The Ordinance gives the free market the maximum opportunity to spur the Iloilo

City’s development within a framework of environmental integrity and social responsibility;

4. The Ordinance has been designed to encourage the evolution of high-quality

developments rather than regulating against the worst type of projects;

5. The Ordinance has been crafted in a manner that is fully responsive to the

ever-changing conditions that the Iloilo City continually face;

6. The Ordinance functions as a tool for informed decision-making on the part of land

use administrators by way of providing specific criteria to judge the acceptability of

developments;

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7. The Ordinance provides a direct venue for community empowerment where the

stakeholders become involved especially in critical development decisions; and

8. The regulations in the Zoning Ordinance are considered as land use management tools

that are necessary to provide a clear guidance to land development in order to ensure the

community’s common good.

Section 10. General Provisions

Zone regulations refer to Use and Building Regulations as described below:

Allowable Uses

The uses enumerated in the succeeding sections are not exhaustive nor all inclusive. The

Iloilo City Zoning Board of Appeals (ICZBA) may allow other uses subject to the

requirements of the Mitigating Devices provision of this Ordinance.

Specific uses/activity of lesser density within a particular zone (C-1) maybe allowed within

the zone of higher density (C-2, C-3) but not vice versa, nor in another and its subdivisions

(e.g.,, R2/MXD, R-3/MXD) except for uses expressly allowed in said zones, such that the

cumulative effect of zoning shall be intrazonal and not interzonal.

Building Regulations

Building regulations specify whether buildings/structures may be allowed in specific

zones/sub zones. When allowed, buildings/structures shall be designed, constructed and

operated in accordance with the requirements of each zone’s governing authority as well as

with the relevant provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) and this Ordinance.

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In certain zones, the design of buildings/structures may also be regulated by this Ordinance

according to Building Height Limit in consonance with the NBC and to architectural design

to ensure harmony with the desired character of the zone in consideration.

Section 11. Regulations in Base Zones

Base Zones refer to the primary zoning classification of areas within Iloilo City and that are

provided with a list of allowable uses and regulations on building density and bulk, among

others.

Section 11.1 Regulations in Water Zone

Per Republic Act No. 8550 or the Philippines Fisheries Code of 1998, this zone covers the

Municipal Waters which “include not only streams, lakes, inland bodies of water and tidal

waters within the (city) municipality which are not included within the protected areas as

defined under Republic Act No. 7586 (The NIPAS Law), public forest, timber lands, forest

reserves or fishery reserves, but also marine waters… (boundary delineation defined in the

Fisheries Code).”

Regulations shall be in accordance with the Fisheries Code, Presidential Decree No. 1067 or

the Water Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act

of 2004, Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act and related

issuances.

Building Regulations

1. Except for duly-approved protective coastal structures, no other permanent buildings

or structures are allowed.

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2. Other activities/uses shall be subjected to an environmental impact assessment prior

to the approval of its use.

3. Recreation, fishing and related activities, floatage/transportation and mining (e.g., off

shore oil exploration) shall also be allowed provided it is in consonance with the provisions

of the water code, fishery laws and the revised forestry code of the Philippines, as amended.

Section 11.3 Mangrove Zone

Per the Fisheries Code, this zone is characterized as “a community of intertidal plants

including all species of trees, shrubs, vines and herbs found on coasts, swamps or border of

swamps.”

Allowable Uses/Activities

1. Mangrove plantation

Building Regulations

1. No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.

2. No development, use or activity shall be allowed in the Mangrove zone unless a

permit, clearance or license is secured from the City ENRO and from appropriate bureaus or

offices of the DENR.

Section 12. Regulations in Overlay Zones

A “transparent zone” that is overlain on top of the Basic Zone or another Overlay Zone that

provides an additional set (or layer) of regulations. These additional layers of regulations may

pertain to additionally allowable uses, building density and bulk and building/ structure

design that are deemed necessary to achieve the objectives for the Overlay Zone.

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Section 12.1 Flood Overlay Zone (FLD-OZ)

Objective

• FLD-OZ regulations are applied in areas that have been determined in the CLUP as

flood-prone. The objective of the Flood Overlay Zone is to protect lives and properties from

the harmful effects of flood. Allowable Uses

• Allowable uses shall be as provided in the respective Base Zone, subject to the

following additional regulations

Building Density and Bulk Regulations

• Maximum Allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy (MAPSO): 60% of Total Land

Area (TLA)

• Unpaved Surface Area (USA): not less than 20% of TLA

Building/Structure Design Regulations

• Buildings shall be made flood proof through any or combination of the following means: o

Raising the lowest floor line at or above the Flood Protection Elevation (FPE) as determined

by the DPWH either through fill or by using stilts;

o Providing roof decks that can be used for evacuation purposes;

o Building utility connections such as those for electricity, potable water and sewage

shall be located at elevations higher than the FPE;

o Natural drainage patterns should not be altered; and

o Use sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) to include rainwater storage tanks,

green roofs, etc. that can decrease the flow and make productive use of storm water run-off.
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 Section 10. General Provisions. Zone regulations refer to Use and Building

Regulations as described below:

Allowable Uses

The uses enumerated in the succeeding sections are not exhaustive nor all inclusive.

The Iloilo City Zoning Board of Appeals (ICZBA) may allow other uses subject to the

requirements of the Mitigating Devices provision of this Ordinance.

Specific uses/activity of lesser density within a particular zone (C-1) maybe allowed within

the zone of higher density (C-2, C-3) but not vice versa, nor in another and its subdivisions

(e.g.,, R2/MXD, R-3/MXD) except for uses expressly allowed in said zones, such that the

cumulative effect of zoning shall be intrazonal and not interzonal.

Building Regulations

Building regulations specify whether buildings/structures may be allowed in specific

zones/sub zones. When allowed, buildings/structures shall be designed, constructed and

operated in accordance with the requirements of each zone’s governing authority as well as

with the relevant provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) and this Ordinance.

In certain zones, the design of buildings/structures may also be regulated by this Ordinance

according to Building Height Limit in consonance with the NBC and to architectural design

to ensure harmony with the desired character of the zone in consideration.

Section 11. Regulations in Base Zones. Base Zones refer to the primary zoning

classification of areas within Iloilo City and that are provided with a list of allowable uses

and regulations on building density and bulk, among others.

Section 11.1 Regulations in Water Zone. Per Republic Act No. 8550 or the

Philippines Fisheries Code of 1998, this zone covers the Municipal Waters which “include

not only streams, lakes, inland bodies of water and tidal waters within the (city) municipality

which are not included within the protected areas as defined under Republic Act No. 7586

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(The NIPAS Law), public forest, timber lands, forest reserves or fishery reserves, but also

marine waters… (boundary delineation defined in the Fisheries Code).”

Regulations shall be in accordance with the Fisheries Code, Presidential Decree No. 1067 or

the Water Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act

of 2004, Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act and related

issuances.

Section 11.2 Foreshore Land Delimitation Zone. Per the Fisheries Code, this is “a

string of land margining a body of water; the part of a seashore between the low -water line

usually at the seaward margin of a low tide terrace and the upper limit of wave wash at high

tide usually marked by a beach scarp or berm.”

Allowable Uses/Activities

1. Legal Easement

Building Regulations

1. Except for duly-approved protective coastal structures, no other permanent

buildings or structures are allowed.

2. Other activities/uses shall be subjected to an environmental impact assessment prior

to the approval of its use.

3. Recreation, fishing and related activities, floatage/transportation and mining (e.g.,

off shore oil exploration) shall also be allowed provided it is in consonance with the

provisions of the water code, fishery laws and the revised forestry code of the

Philippines, as amended.

Section 11.10 Regulations in Commercial–1 (C-1) Zone. A low-density commercial

area within a city or municipality intended for neighborhood or community scale trade,

service and business activities.

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 Section 11.3 Mangrove Zone. Per the Fisheries Code, this zone is characterized as “a

community of intertidal plants including all species of trees, shrubs, vines and herbs found on

coasts, swamps or border of swamps.”

Allowable Uses/Activities

1. Recreational centers/establishments like

a) Play courts e.g., tennis court, bowling lane, billiard hall

b) Swimming pool

c) Gymnasium/Stadium/Coliseum

d) Movie House/Theater

e) Day and night club

f) Zoo, other nature centers

g) Other sports and recreational establishment

2. Restaurants and other eateries

3. Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and play lots

4. Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above uses such as:

a) Staff houses/quarters

b) Parking lots/Building garage

c) Storerooms and warehouses but only as may be necessary for the efficient conduct

of the business

d) Pump houses

e) Generator houses

1. Mangrove plantation

Building Regulations

1. No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.

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 2. No development, use or activity shall be allowed in the Mangrove zone unless a

permit, clearance or license is secured from the City ENRO and from appropriate

bureaus or offices of the DENR.

Section 11.17 Regulations in Parks and Recreation Zone

An area designed for diversion/amusements and for the maintenance of ecological balance in

the community.

Allowable Uses

1. Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and playlots, gardens

2. Resort areas e.g., beaches, including accessory uses

3. All types of resort complexes such as those providing accommodation, sports, dining and

other leisure facilities

4. Open air or outdoor sports activities and support facilities, including low rise stadia, gyms,

amphitheaters and swimming pools

5. Golf courses, ball courts, race tracks and similar uses

6. Theater and auditorium

7. Concert halls and open houses

8. Convention halls

9. Little theater, audio visual rooms

10. Ball courts, skating rinks and similar uses

11. Memorial/Shrines monuments, kiosks and other park structures

12. Sports clubs

13. Underground parking structures/facilities

14. Open space buffers and easements

15. Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above uses such as:

a) Staff houses/quarters

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 b) Offices

c) Eateries/canteens

d) Parking lots/garage facilities

e) Storerooms and warehouses but only as may be necessary for the efficient conduct

of the business

f) Pump houses

g) Generator houses

Building Density and Bulk Regulations

1. Per the relevant provisions of the NBC and this Ordinance.

2. The Building Height Limit is 15 meters above highest grade as provided in the

NBC.

3. Subject to national locational guidelines and standards of concerned agencies.

Section 11.18 Regulations in Buffer/Greenbelt Zone. These are yards, parks or open spaces

intended to separate incompatible elements or uses to control pollution/nuisance and for

identifying and defining development areas or zones where no permanent structures are

allowed.

Allowable Uses

1. Open spaces/gardens

2. Parks and park structures such as playgrounds, jogging trails, bicycle lanes

3. Tree parks and grove of trees

4. Plant nurseries

5. Ground-level or underground parking structures/facilities

6. Agriculture, silviculture, horticulture

7. Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above such as: a) offices

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 b) eateries/canteens

c) Parking

d) Kiosks

e) Retail stores

f) Toilet facilities

Building Density and Bulk Regulations

1. Per the relevant provisions of the NBC and this Ordinance.

2. The Building Height Limit is six (6) meters above highest grade as provided in the

NBC.

3. Subject to national locational guidelines and standards of concerned agencies.

Section 16. Easement. Pursuant to the provisions of the Water Code: 1) the banks of

rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length within a

zone of three (3) meters in urban areas, twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and forty (40)

meters in forest areas, along their margins, are subject to easements of public use in the

interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage.

No person shall be allowed to stay in this zone longer than what is necessary for space

or recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing or salvage or to build structures of any kind.

Mandatory five-meter easement on both sides of earthquake fault traces on the ground

identified by PHIVOLCS.

Section 17. Buffer Regulations. A buffer of four (4) meters (or as declared by the

LGU) shall be provided along entire boundary length between two or more conflicting

zones/sub-zones allocating two (2) meters from each side of the zone/sub-zone boundary.

Such buffer strip should be open and not encroached upon by any building or structure and

should be a part of the yard or open space.

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 Section 18. Specific Provisions in the National Building Code. Specific provisions

stipulated in the National Building Code (P.D. 1096), as amended thereto, relevant to traffic

generators, advertising and business signs, erection of more than one principal structure,

dwelling on rear lots, access yard requirements and dwelling groups, which are not in conflict

with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, shall be observed.

Section 21. Environmental Conservation and Protection Standards

It is the intent of the ZO to protect the natural resources of the City. In order to achieve this

objective, all developments shall comply with the following regulations:

1. Views shall be preserved for public enjoyment especially in sites with high scenic

quality by closely considering building orientation, height, bulk, fencing and

landscaping.

2. Deep wells shall not be allowed unless a Water Permit is obtained from the

National Water Resources Board.

3. Land use activities shall not cause the alteration of natural drainage patterns or

change the velocities, volumes, and physical, chemical, and biological characteristics

of storm water. Streams, watercourses, wetlands, lakes or ponds shall not be altered,

re-graded, developed, piped, diverted or built upon.

4. All developments shall ensure that storm water runoff shall be controlled through

appropriate storm water drainage system design.

5. All developments shall undertake the protection of rivers, streams, lakes and ponds

from sedimentation and erosion damage;

6. The internal drainage systems of developments shall be so designed as not to

increase turbidity, sediment yield, or cause the discharge of any harmful substances

that will degrade the quality of water. Water quality shall be maintained according to

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DENR’s latest Revised Water Usage and Classification/Ambient Water Quality

Criteria;

7. Commercial and industrial wastewater effluents shall not discharge into surface and

groundwater unless it is scientifically proven that such discharges will not cause the

deterioration of the water quality. Effluents shall be maintained according to DENR’s

latest Effluent Quality Standards for Class “C” Inland Waters;

8. Developments that generate toxic and hazardous waste shall provide appropriate

handling and treatment facilities which should be in accordance with the requirements

of and approved by the DENR;

9. Floodplains shall not be altered, filled and/or built upon without proper drainage

design and without proper consideration of possible inundation effects on nearby

properties;

10. All developments, particularly those in sloping areas, shall undertake adequate

and appropriate slope and erosion protection as well as soil conservation measures;

11. Facilities and operations that cause the emission of dust, dirt, fly ash, smoke, gas

or any other air polluting material that may have harmful effects on health or cause

the impairment of visibility are not permitted. Air quality at the point of emission

shall be maintained at specified levels according to DENR’s latest Air Quality

Standards.

12. Developments that generate a significant volume of solid waste shall provide

appropriate solid waste collection and disposal systems and facilities.

13. Industrial processes/activities should not cause negative impacts to the

environment. The Zoning Administrator/Zoning Officer may request for descriptions

of these as part of the requirements for Locational Clearance.

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 14. Mature trees or those equal to or greater than twelve (12) inches calliper measured

14 inches above the ground shall not be cleared or cut, unless permitted or is done in

accordance with the provisions of the DENR and upon clearance of the City

Environment and Natural Resources Office.

Section 22. Network of Green and Open Spaces. The City intends to develop a

network of green and open spaces as a way to minimize the occurrence of urban heat islands.

Developments shall conform to the following provisions, as applicable:

1. All residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use subdivisions, in compliance

with the rules and regulations of PD 1216, PD 953, PD 957 and BP 220, are

respectively required to provide tree-planted strips along their internal roads.

2. Similar developments shall also be required to provide landscaped tree parks that

may be made part of the open space requirements mandated by PD 957, BP 220 and

related laws. These mandated open spaces shall be classified as non-alienable public

lands, and non-buildable.

3. Roof decks of all buildings shall be landscaped, as applicable.

4. Parking lots having at least 20 car parking slots shall be:

a) Landscaped with suitable trees. The minimum height of trees at the time of

securing an Occupancy Permit shall be 1.80 meters from the base to the crown.

b) 50% paved with permeable or semi-permeable materials such as grass, gravel,

grass pavers and the like.

Section 23. Site Development Standards. The City consider it in the public interest

that all projects are designed and developed in a safe, efficient and aesthetically pleasing

manner. Site development shall consider the environmental character and limitations of the

site and its adjacent properties. All project elements shall be in complete harmony according

to good design principles and the subsequent development must be visually pleasing as well

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as efficiently functioning especially in relation to the adjacent properties and bordering

streets.

Further, designs should consider the following:

1. The height and bulk of buildings and structures shall be so designed that it does not

impair the entry of light and ventilation, cause the loss of privacy and/or create

nuisances, hazards or inconveniences to adjacent developments.

2. Abutments to adjacent properties shall not be allowed without the neighbor’s prior

written consent which shall be required by the Zoning Administrator/Zoning Officer

prior to the granting of a Locational Clearance;

3. The capacity of parking areas/lots shall be per the minimum requirements of the

National Building Code. These shall be located, developed and landscaped in order to

enhance the aesthetic quality of the facility. In no case shall parking areas/lots

encroach into street rights-of-way.

4. Developments, such as shopping malls, schools, places of worship, markets, sports

stadia and the like, which attract a significant volume of transportation, such as PUVs

and, private vehicles shall provide adequate on-site parking for the same. These

should also provide vehicular loading and unloading bays so as through street traffic

flow will not be impeded.

5. Buffers, silencers, mufflers, enclosures and other noise-absorbing materials shall be

provided to all noise and vibration-producing operations. Noise levels shall be

maintained according to levels specified in DENR’s latest guidelines on the

Abatement of Noise and Other Forms of Nuisance.

6. Glare and heat from any operation or activity shall not be radiated, seen or felt from

any point beyond the limits of the property.

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7. Fencing along roads shall be see-through. Side and rear fencing between adjacent

lots (not facing a road) may be of opaque construction materials.

8. No large commercial or advertising billboard, signage and/or pylon, which will be

detrimental to the skyline, shall be allowed.

9. Design guidelines, deeds of restriction, property management plans and other

regulatory tools that will ensure high quality developments shall be required from

developers of commercial subdivisions and condominiums. These shall be submitted

to the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) for review and approval.

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XII. Bibliography/References
XII. Bibliography/References

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05hAEZcy1RX48iUse2DI7czvVmFgPoYwIFtKE02FqrzvU

electric provider of iloilo city. (n.d.). Bing. Retrieved March 21, 2024, from

https://www.bing.com/search?q=electric+provider+of+iloilo+city&FORM=AWRE

Guardian, D. (2022, October 5). “TOURISM RESURGENCE”: Iloilo City logs over 190K

visitor arrivals since January 2022. Daily Guardian.

https://dailyguardian.com.ph/tourism-resurgence-iloilo-city-logs-over-190k-visitor-arrivals-si

nce-january-2022/

Hotel Design and Space Allocation. (2011, April 16). Facility Planning.

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Hotel Space Allocations_ Hotel Space Requirements. (2022). Studocu; Studocu.

https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/de-la-salle-university-dasmarinas/bs-architecture/hote

l-space-allocations-hotel-space-requirements/26784149

Iloilo Travel Guide: Home of Gigantes Islands and Heritag... (n.d.). Guide to the Philippines.

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Site selection and justification. (2021, June 28). SlideShare.

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XIII. Findings

Summary

Introduction:

Proposed site of the 5-star hotel and resort development was located at Iloilo City,

Mandurriao District. Iloilo was chosen as it conform to the ideals of rich heritage, culture,

tradition and tourism economy. Highly urbanized city that seeking for more delicate feature

of natural green developments to indorse in its tourism, meanwhile also providing a

mitigation for a healthier lifestyle and breather for locality.

Literature Review:

Hurawalhi Island Resort showcase the popularity of coastal resorts and hotels. The

serene atmosphere and view of the sea provides comfort and relaxation. The various activities

during summer enticed tourism.

Giraffe Manor located at Kenya unlike beach front resorts, it provides a sense of

uniqueness. The activities in which it take advantage of wildlife interaction during the stay

and adventure was the showcase of these unique lodging.

Daintree Wilderness Lodge was a lodge situated at the forest. Taking a holistic

approach and adapting the cottage structures to decrease environmental impact was the

design objective. Meanwhile its overall objective was to provide a safe stay but also provide a

unique experience for the stay.

The features discussed at the early paragraphs were the goal of the site to be achieved.

Unique features, environmental adaptation and tourism enticement.

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Results:

Site Analysis

-Highly developed urban development

-Rich heritage, culture, tradition and tourism

-Provides accessibility by air, land and water transport

-Very susceptible to flood

Discussion:

What unique features could the development provide?

Environment adaptation cottages, forest parks and flood control landscaping.

Who are the target consumers?

The target consumers are foreign, domestic and local tourists.

Conclusion: As the hotel and resort development were a type of residential dwelling. The

features it provides is not only for entertainment and commercial purposes but also to provide

comfort and relaxation. The isolation and forest theme would conform to the ideas of unique

features and would also brought fort the relaxation of nature at home.

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Recommendations:

The researcher believes that the site has limitations and weakness. The research shows the

various hazards that could affect the future development. Also included are the possible

developments available to the site. Based on the research, the researcher offers a few

recommendations:

Further Research

1. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the site.

2. Improve the datas introduced at the research.

3. Examine the changes that may occur at the datas.

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