BASIC NEEDS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, ENUMERATED IN DESCENDING ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

1. WATER
2. MOVEMENT AND CIRCULATION
3. STORM DRAINAGE
4. SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL
5. PARK/PLAYGROUND
6. POWER

C. AFFORDABILITY LEVELS OF TARGET MARKET

AFFORDABLE COST- REFERS TO MOST REASONABLE PRICE OF LAND AND SHELTER BASED ON THE NEEDS AND
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY OF PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES AND APPROPRIATE FINANCING SCHEMES (RA 7279)

SECTION 5. TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS

A. SITE CRITERIA

1. Availability of basic needs

The prioritized basic needs cited earlier shall preferably be available with reasonable distance from the
project site, but where these are not available, the same shall be provided for by the developer.

2. Conformity with the Zoning Ordinance or Land Use Plan of the City/Municipality Generally, housing
projects should conform with the zoning ordinance of the city/municipality where they are located thus shall
be in suitable sites for housing. However, where there is no zoning ordinance or land use plan, the
predominant land use principle and site suitability factors cited herein shall be used in determining
suitability of a project to a site. Furthermore, if the project is undoubtedly supportive of other land uses and
activities (e.9., housing for industrial workers) said project shall be allowed

3. Physical Suitability
A potential site must have characteristics assuring healthful, safe and environmentally sound community
life. lt shall be stable enough to accommodate foundation load without excessive site works. Critical areas
(e.g., areas subject to flooding, landslides and stress) must be avoided.

4. Accessibility
The site must be sewed by a road that is readily accessible to public transportation lines. Said access road
shall conform to the standards set herein of these Rules to accommodate expected demand caused by the
development of the area. In no case shall a subdivision project be approved without necessary access
road/right-of-way constructed either by the developer

B. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

1. Area Planning
Project design should consider not only the reduction of cost of development to a minimum but also the
provision for possible future improvement or expansion, as in the prescription of lot sizes, right-of-way of
roads, open space, allocation of areas for common uses and facilities.
 Land allocation and alignment of the various utilities (roads, drainage, power and water) of the subdivision
shall be integrated with those of existing networks as well as projects outside the boundaries of the project
site' e.g. Access roads set forth herein and should follow the standard specifications of the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

2. Site Preservation/Alteration
a. Slope
Where cut and fill is necessary an appropriate grade shall be attained to prevent any depression in the
area. Grading and ditching shall be executed in a manner that will prevent erosion or flooding of
adjoining properties

b. Preservation of Site Assets

Suitable trees with a caliper diameter of 200 millimetres or more, shrubs and desirable ground cover
shall be preserved. Where a good quality top soil exists in the site, it shall not be removed and shall be
preserved for finishing grades of yards, playgrounds, parks and garden area.

c. Ground Cover
Grass, shrubs, plants and other landscaping materials used for ground cover shall be of variety
appropriate for its intended use and location. They shall be so planted as to allow complete and
permanent cover of the area

3. Easements
Subdivision projects shall observe and conform to the provisions of easements as may be required by:
a. Chapter lV, Section 51 of the Water Code of the Philippines on water bodies
b. National Power Corporation (NPC) on transmission lines
c. Fault traces as identified by PHIVOLCS per Resolution No. 515, series of 1992
d. Right-of-way of other public companies and other entities
e. For project .abutting national roads (primary roads) adequate easement shall be provided t91. roa.d
including loading and unloading as may be required by national/local govemment units Other related
laws

4. Circulation

C. DESIGN PARAMETERS
1. Land Allocation
a. Saleable Areas
No fixed ratio between saleable portion and non-saleable portion of a subdivision project

b. Non-saleable Areas
Shall conform with minimum requirements for open space

B.1 Allocation of Area for Parks and Playgrounds

Area allocated for parks and playgrounds shall be mandatory for projects 1 hectare and above
Allocated areas for parks and playgrounds shall be non-alienable and non-buildable for community hall
but buildable for basketball court.
No parks and playgrounds be less than 100sqm. An addition of 1% increment for every 10 or fraction
thereof above 225.

Mandatory provision of area for neighbourhood multi-purpose centre both economic and socialized
housing projects with a gross area of 1 hectare and above. These areas are non-saleable. However, the
developer may provide for areas for community facilities such as school and convenience/retail centres
in excess of the requirement set forth in this Rule which shall be deemed saleable.
 b.3 Circulation System

Land circulation system shall comply with the pertinent requirements of BP344 otherwise known as
Accessibility Law.

Below are the planning considerations to be observed for circulation layout:

a. Observance of the hierarchy of roads within the subdivision.

b. Conformance to natural topography.

c. Consideration for access and safety, e.g., adequate radius, minimum number of roads at intersections, moderate
slope/grade, adequate sight distance, no blind corners, etc.

g. Optimization as to number of lots to lessen area for roads. At the same time enhances community interaction

b.3.1 HIERARCHY OF ROADS

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Major road as interconnecting road shall have a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. It shall have a 15-centimeter mix
gravel (pit run) base course on.

Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be designated
as interconnecting road with a minimum width of 10 meters

Subdivision projects abutting main public road must provide sufficient setbacks with a minimum dimension of 3.0
meters in depth and 5.0 meters in length at both sides of the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and
unloading of passenger. (See Figure 2: Setback Requirement along Main Public Road)

Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrian and for emergency
purposes, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be used as access to the property.

Path walk shall have a width of 3.0 meters intended only to provide pedestrian access to property for socialized
housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of 60 meters.

B.3.3 PLANTING STRIPS

B.3.4 ROAD PAVEMENT

Major, minor roads and motor court for economic and socialized housing projects shall be paved with asphalt with
minimum thickness of 50 millimetres or concrete with minimum thickness of 150 millimetres and a minimum
compressive strength of 20.7 Mpa at 28 days. Sidewalk or alley shall be of macadam finish.
B.3.5 ROAD INTERSECTION

Distance between offset intersections should not be less than 20 meters from comer to comer.

Road intersections shall be provided with adequate curb radii See Figure 3: Curb Radii Dimension

B.3.6 ROAD GRADE/SLOPE

Crown of the roads shall have a slope of not less than 1.5 to 9 percent

2. Lot Requirement
a. Lot Planning
a.1 Pathwalk shall have a maximum length of 60 meters intended only as pedestrian access to property for
socialized housing Proiects.

b. Minimum Lot Area

3. Price of saleable lots intended for single detached units shall not exceed 40% of the maximum selling price
of the house and lot package

c. Lot Frontages
The minimum lot frontages for various types of housing both for economic and socialized housing projects shall
be as follows:
 3. Length of Block
Maximum block length is 400 meters. However, block length exceeding 250 meter shall already be provided
with a 2-meter alley approximately at midlength.

4. Shelter Component

a. Floor Area Requirement

The minimum floor area requirement for single-family dwelling shall be 22 square meters for economic housing and 18
square meters for socialized housing.

Pano naging number of rowhouses shall not

exceed 20 units per block but in no case shall this
more than 100meter in length kung nakalagay sa

^length of block, max block length is 400 meter

b. Minimum Level of Completion (MLC)

For MLC for economic housing- complete house based on submitted specifications

For Socialized housing- shell house with doors and windows to enclose the unit.

Provision of firewall shalt be mandatory for duplex and single attached units and at every unit for rowhouses.

5. Setback/Yard

6. Water Supply
lf public water supply system is not available, the developer shall provide for an independent water supply
system within the subdivision project. Minimum quantity of 150 liters per capita per day.

Water supply provided by the local water district shall be potable and adequate. lt shall be
complemented/supplemented by other sources, when necessary, such as communal well which may be
located strategically for ease and convenience in fetching water by residents and at the same time not closer
than 300 meters frcm each other.

Each subdivision must have at least an operational deepwell and pump sets with sufficient capacity to
provide average daily demand (ADD) to all homeowners provided a spare pump and motor set is reserved.

lf ground reservoir is to be put up, an area shall be allocated for this purpose (part of allocation for
community facilities. it shall be protected from pollution by providing buffer of at least 25 meters from
sources of pollution/contamination.

For elevated reservoir, structural design shall comply with accepted structural standards or the National
Building Code of the Philippines. The elevated reservoir or water tank capacity must be 20Vo average daily
demand plus fire reserve.

For multi-storey building, a water tank shall be provided if the height of the building requires pressure in
excess of that in the main water line. capacity should be 20% average daily demand plus fire reserve.

7. Electrical Power Supply

Street lighting per pole- mandatory 50 meter distance and at every other pole if the distance is less than 50
meters
 Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by the users prior to issuance of Certificate of Completion
(COC) and tum over of open space to Local Government Unit (LGU)

8. Sewage Disposal System

a. Septic Tank- The sewage disposal system shall be communal or individual septic tank
b. Connection to Community Sewer System- requirements and provisions of Sanitation Code of the
Philippines

9. Drainage System
The minimum drainage system for economic and socialized housing shall be concrete lined canal with load
bearing cover

ln case of non-existence of drainage system in the locality, catchment area for drainage discharge shall be
pr6vided for and developed by the owner/developer in consultation with local authorities or private entities

lf applicable, underground drainage system shall be provided with adequate reinforced concrete pipes
(RCP), catch basins, manholes/inlets and cross drain for efficient maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe shall
be 300 millimeters.

10. Garbage Disposal System

11. Fire fighting
The Homeowners Association shall form fire brigade in collaboration with the barangay fire brigade. Water
for fire fighting shall be part of the water supply requirements and shall comply with the requirements of
the local/district fire unit of the Philippine National Police.