When proposing a school for autism with outdoor playgrounds and six structures, zoning and

regulatory constraints might include the following:

1. Zoning Designation

• Verify the land’s zoning classification (e.g., educational, institutional, or mixed-

use). The site must permit educational or specialized care facilities.

• Certain zones may require special permits or rezoning applications.

2. Setback Requirements

• Distance between structures and property boundaries may be required for safety,
aesthetics, and accessibility.

• Outdoor playgrounds may also need to comply with setback standards.

3. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

• The proposed structures’ total floor area (3025.15 sq.m) divided by the total land
area (7566 sq.m) gives an FAR of 0.4. Ensure this complies with local zoning regulations.

4. Building Height Restrictions

• Restrictions might apply to maintain neighborhood character or avoid

interference with adjacent structures.

5. Parking and Accessibility

• Local codes may mandate a specific number of parking spaces for staff, visitors,
and persons with disabilities.

• Compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., ramps, elevators) is essential.

6. Open Space Requirements

• Zoning laws might require a minimum percentage of the site to remain open and
unbuilt, ensuring sufficient room for playgrounds and landscaping.

7. Noise and Environmental Regulations

• Outdoor playgrounds might face noise level restrictions, especially in residential

areas.

• Environmental assessments may be required if the land is near sensitive habitats

or has existing vegetation.

8. Special Use Permits or Licenses

• Schools for autism may require additional permits based on the type of care
provided or therapeutic activities (e.g., aquatic therapy).

9. Fire Safety and Emergency Access

• Compliance with fire safety regulations, including fire exits, hydrants, and access
for emergency vehicles.

10. Utility and Infrastructure Standards

• Ensure adequate water, electricity, sewage, and drainage systems.

Steps to Proceed

• Engage with Local Authorities: Confirm zoning regulations and permit

requirements.

• Consult Professionals: Work with architects, planners, and legal experts to

navigate constraints.
 • Community Engagement: Address potential neighborhood concerns early in the
planning phase.

Major Criteria

Figure 24. Barangay Tunhac The site should be evaluated based on its adjacency or nearness
to safety, health establishments, and accessibility to the other municipalities. It encourages
prospective users to go to the site and take advantage of being near areas where they can have
other commodities. The major criteria including the following:

Safety and Health

The location in Barangay Tunhac is a growing urban barangay consisting of residential and
institutional buildings. The site is close to the Famy Healthcare Center, and the police station
and municipal hall are at least 300 meters away from the location. The nearest hospital, which is
the Eastern Laguna Medical Hospital, is at least 400 meters away from the site selected. The
municipality has a total of two (2) public health facilities: the Main Health Center located at Brgy.
Tunhac, while a barangay health station that is still under construction is located at Brgy.
Mayatba

The Municipality has only one (1) hospital which is privately owned– the Eastern Laguna
Medical Hospital located in Brgy. Tunhac which is classified as a primary hospital

Land Area/Lot Size

The land has 7880 sqm

Accessibility

The Municipality of Famy is accessible by two national roads, namely, the Manila East Road
and the Famy-Infanta Road. The Manila-East Road is a two- to four-lane secondary highway
that connects Famy to Metro Manila and traverses a city and several municipalities in Rizal and
Laguna provinces. The Manila East Road also serves as a connection from Famy to other
municipalities in Laguna, such as Santa Maria, Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete,
Kalayaan, Lumban, and Pagsanjan, among others. On the other hand, the Famy-Infanta Road
links Famy to the two municipalities in Quezon province, namely, Real and Infanta. The Famy-
Infanta Road begins in Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa and one upland barangay of Famy : Brgy.
Kapatalan Public Transportation Operations Currently, there is no centralized transport terminal
in Famy. As an alternative, the Municipality designated a “drop-off” area for buses and UV
Express in Brgy. Tunhac specifically at the junction of Manila East Road and Famy-Infanta
Road.

Visibility

Due to its proximity, the site is located at 470 E Laminero which is easy to locate because it is
near the Famy National High School. The 470 ELaminero Rd is intersecting at the Paete-Pakil-
Famy Diversion Rd

Zoning

It is classified as Commercial based on the land use map of the city

IV.2.1 SWOT Analysis

● Strength of the Proposed Site

According to the City’s CLUP, the location is in Brgy. Tunhac has a slope of

0-3%. It is not recognized as a barangay area vulnerable to landslides.

The area contains few existing trees, and the soil type is suited for the

projected development.

● Weakness of the Proposed Site--

Flash floods may occur in this area shown at the multi-hazard map due to the

steep river channel slopes and abrupt changes in elevation.

These productive lands, which are mainly palay plantations, are within the

portions of Brgys. Tunhac. This might affect the agricultural lands in the
municipality.

The property includes water irrigation in some portions of the site, which could

be an issue in developing the site.

● Opportunities of the Proposed Site

The site’s location has a great benefit when it comes to transportation due to it

being near the vital roads that connect different municipalities which is the

Famy Real Infanta Road.

The Municipality designated a “drop-off” area for buses and UV Express in

Brgy. Tunhac specifically at the junction of Manila East Road and

Famy-Infanta Road

There are some commercial facilities located near the site and can be easily

accessible by the future users.

The property has proximity to the Eastern Medical Laguna Hospital and police

station in terms of safety, health, and security. A health center is also located

in Barangay Tunhac.

The site's proximity to a vacant lot makes it possible to establish future

development of the proposed school.

Since it is not in a densely populated section of the municipality, there is less

of a chance that future users will experience noise or air pollution.

Due to the location's visibility close to Famy Real Infanta Road, there is an

enormous opportunity for more charitable contributions and donations to take

place.

● Threats of the Proposed Site

The site selected in located at the municipality of Famy laguna which is in

proximity to Laguna de Bay which can cause some flooding in the area

The site is located at the E. Laminero street which is intersecting the Famy

Real Infanta Road that can cause traffic congestion.

Accessibility

The Municipality of Famy is accessible by two national roads, namely, the Manila East Road
and the Famy-Infanta Road. The Manila-East Road is a two- to four-lane secondary highway
that connects Famy to Metro Manila and traverses a city and several municipalities in Rizal and
Laguna provinces. The Manila East Road also serves as a connection from Famy to other
municipalities in Laguna, such as Santa Maria, Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete,
Kalayaan, Lumban, and Pagsanjan, among others. On the other hand, the Famy-Infanta Road
links Famy to the two municipalities in Quezon province, namely, Real and Infanta. The Famy-
Infanta Road begins in Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa and one upland barangay of Famy : Brgy.
Kapatalan Public Transportation Operations Currently, there is no centralized transport terminal
in Famy. As an alternative, the Municipality designated a “drop-off” area for buses and UV
Express in Brgy. Tunhac specifically at the junction of Manila East Road and Famy-Infanta
Road.

Zoning Designation

It is classified as Commercial based on the land use map of the city. Therefore, Schools,
Particularly specialized institutions like autism school may not be a permitted use in commercial
zones. Apply for a rezoning to change the designation to institutional or educational and
Request a special use permit or conditional use permit to operate the school under the
commercial zoning is the Solution.

Noise and Environmental Regulations

Flash floods may occur in this area shown at the multi-hazard map due to the steep river
channel slopes and abrupt changes in elevation.These productive lands, which are mainly palay
plantations, are within the portions of Brgys. Tunhac. This might affect the agricultural lands in
the municipality. The property includes water irrigation in some portions of the site, which could
be an issue in developing the site.Since it is not in a densely populated section of the
municipality, there is less of a chance that future users will experience noise or air pollution.
Zoning and Land Use

According to the land use map, Famy is classified as Commercial. This classification means that
schools, particularly specialized institutions like autism schools, may not be allowed in
commercial zones. To address this, one can:

 Apply for rezoning to change the designation to institutional or educational.

 Request a special use permit or conditional use permit to operate a school under the
current commercial zoning.

Noise and Environmental Regulations

The area is prone to flash floods, as indicated on the multi-hazard map, due to steep river
channel slopes and sudden elevation changes. Key points include:

 The productive lands, primarily palay plantations, are located in Brgys. Tunhac.

 Water irrigation systems in some areas may pose challenges for site development.

 Since the region is not densely populated, there is a lower likelihood of future users
experiencing significant noise or air pollution.

Building Codes And Set Back Requirments

Fencing for Roadworks and Footpaths: Safety First!

Protecting Excavations:

 All excavations, whether on roads or footpaths, must be securely fenced off to prevent
accidents.

 Fencing Requirements:

o Height: The top of the fence should be at least 1.00 meter above the surrounding
ground.

o Tapping Rail: A tapping rail (no higher than 0.35 meter above the ground) should
be included to help visually impaired individuals.
 o Strength: The fence must be strong enough to withstand accidental contact,
ensuring the safety of blind pedestrians.

o Seamless: There should be no gaps or loose sections between fence panels.

Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Public Spaces:

Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy:

 Corner Lots: Dwellings should occupy no more than 90% of a corner lot.

 Inside Lots: Dwellings should occupy no more than 80% of an inside lot.

 Setbacks: Dwellings must be at least 2 meters away from the property line, respecting
the provisions on Easement on Light and View in the Civil Code.

Outside and Around Buildings:

1. Dropped Curbs:

 Level Transitions: Changes in level walkways should be transitioned using dropped

curbs.

 Locations: Dropped curbs are essential at pedestrian crossings and at the end of private
street or access road walkways.

 Width: Dropped curbs at crossings should have the same width as the crossing itself.
Otherwise, the minimum width is 0.90 meters.

2. Curb Cut-outs:

 Walkway Obstruction: Curb cut-outs are permitted only when they don't obstruct or
reduce the width of a walkway.

 Minimum Width: The minimum width of a curb cut-out should be 0.90 meters.

3. Walkways and Passageways:

 Level Surface: Walkways should be as level as possible and made with slip-resistant
materials.

 Minimum Width: Walkways should have a minimum width of 1.20 meters.

  Turning Space: For lengthy or busy walkways, provide designated turning spaces (at
least 1.50 meters wide) spaced no more than 12 meters apart, allowing wheelchairs to
pass or turn around.

Pedestrian Crossing Safety and Accessibility:

The Municipality of Famy is well-connected through two major national roads:

1. Manila East Road:

o A two- to four-lane secondary highway that links Famy to Metro Manila.

o It passes through various cities and municipalities in Rizal and Laguna provinces.

o This road also connects Famy to other municipalities in Laguna, including Santa
Maria, Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete, Kalayaan, Lumban, and Pagsanja
n.

2. Famy-Infanta Road:

o This road connects Famy to the municipalities

of Real and Infanta in Quezon province.

o It starts in Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa and extends to an upland barangay

in Famy, Brgy. Kapatalan.

Public Transportation Operations

Currently, Famy lacks a centralized transport terminal. Instead, a designated “drop-off” area for
buses and UV Express services is located in Brgy. Tunhac, specifically at the junction of Manila
East Road and Famy-Infanta Road.

Minimizing Exposure to Traffic:

 Crossing Angle: Pedestrian crossings should be as close to perpendicular to the road as

possible to minimize the time spent in the path of vehicles.

 Location: Choose the narrowest and most convenient point on the road for the crossing.
  Mid-Crossing Refuge: For roads wider than 10 meters, provide a central refuge (a safe
space in the middle of the crossing) at least 1.5 meters deep, ideally 2 meters. This
refuge offers a safe haven for pedestrians crossing busy roads.

Optimizing Pedestrian Flow:

 Desire Line: Locate crossings as close as possible to the natural path pedestrians would
take (their "desire line").

 Tactile Blocks: Install tactile blocks near crossings to guide visually impaired individuals.
These blocks should be:

o Distinguishable: High enough to be felt through the sole of a shoe.

o Safe: Low enough to prevent tripping and not obstruct wheelchair users.

o Recommended Pairing: Use the recommended pairing slabs (details provided

below) for optimal effectiveness.

 Avoid Brushed or Grooved Concrete: These finishes have not been proven effective
for tactile guidance and should not be used.