Building Regulations
Building Regulations
Building Regulations
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Annexure ii
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
When examine the land development regulations in the UDA in 1986, there are many
facto rs considered and that are can be summarized as follows.
Figure: 4. 1 Public Assembly and Public Buildings 17 (1) form C and schedule iii
For G+3
Figure: 2 Buildings other than Public Assembly and Public Buildings 17 (1)
For G+3
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Regulation 27(1)
No plan of the site shall be approved for the construction of a high rise building
unless:
l)The site does not exceed 1000 Sq.M. In extent a has a dimension of at least 20M.
along the shortest side.
Figure: 3 High rise Buildings 27(1)
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For G+4
schedule iii
G+3
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Regulation 27(2)
Every lot or site which abuts on to the end of Dead End Street may have a frontage
less than the width in form "C" of schedule III, but have a frontage which is not less
than 3.0 M. wide
perpendicular to the line of the street.
Minimum site
Minimum Width
Area (Sq.M)
of site (M)
150
300
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Public Assembly Buildings and Public
buildings
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Regulation 22(1)
Where the parcel of land or site to be subdivided exceeds 1.0 hectare,' an area of not
less than ten percent of the land or site, excluding streets shall be reserved for
community and recreation uses in appropriate locations
Figure 5 Residential Regulations 22(1)
Main
Road
local authority
6 Residential Regulation 22 (1) (b) ( 1996 Amendment
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4) Accessibility
4.1) Access Residential units
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50m
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4.5
100
6.0
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than 8
More than 8 but not more
than 20
More than 20 dwelling units
residential use or construction of any building for such use except as provided under
regulation 16(2)(b ).
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A Street meant to serve one or more lots for construction of any building for non
residential use may be permitted with access less than 9 meters in width and shall be
in conformity with the specification set out in Form B of schedule III.
Form B schedule III- Access to Non residential Buildings (specialprovision)
Maximum Extent of
Maximum FAR on
Maximum
Maximum length
each site
width of Street
of street (m)
(m)
500
Where the street serves
1.5
6.0
50
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lots
2500
Where the street serves
1.5
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150
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B of Schedule iii
Main
Road
6m
Figure 4.10: Non Residential Units (Special Provision) Regulation 16 (2) (b) & From
B of Schedule iii
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4.3 Access High rise Buildings
Regulation 27 (2)
No plan of the site shall be approved for the construction ofhigh rise buildings unless
the site abuts on a street which is not less than 12 meters in width.
Figure 4.11: High rise Buildings Regulation 27 (2)
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Regulation 16(4)
Every street which is less than 9 meters in width and exceeds 30 meters in length shall
be provided with a turning circle of not less than 9 meters in diameter at the dead end.
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Dimension of stalls
Parallel parking
Angle parking
Min. length
Min. Width
Min. length
Min. Width
(m)
(m)
(m)
(m)
Motor Cycles
2.25
0.6
2.25
0.6
Lorry
8.0
3.0
8.0
3.0
Other Vehicles
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2.4
5.4
2.4
Regulation 31 (2)
The dimensions of car parking stalls shall be
a) Minimum stall width 2.4 meters
b) Minimum stall length 4.8 meters
Regulation 31 (3)
The minimum width of aisles shall confirm to the requirements specified in Form F of
Schedule Ill
Parki ng Angle
(m)
(m)
(m)
Parallel
3.6
3.6
6.0
30 degree
3.6
4.2
6.3
45 degree
4.2
4.8
6.3
60 degree
4.8
4.8
6.6
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6.0
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Regulation 31(6)
Every such ramp shall start only beyond a distance of 6.0 m from the street edge.
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Character of Building
Maximum lot
Minimum Open
Coverage
66 2/3%
33 1/3%
80%
20%
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Land area
Regulation 15(1) - Floor Area Ratio (Relevant part only)
The provision of any development plan approved for any development ar-ea or the
provisions of any development plan under .C..Q.nsideration shall contain the maximum
floor area ratio permissible on any site provided that where no such plans are
available, the maximum floor area Ratio permissible shall be determined, taking into
account the characteristics of the buildings intended for the area, the location of the
site and the capacity of infrastructure systems, provided that the floor area ratio
permissible on any site shall not exceed 2.75.
Floor Area Ratio = Gross Floor Area of all buildings
Land Area
10) Building category and Heights
Building category
Regulation 8(1 ), 8(2) and 8(3)
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2) Category B, means any building not being a high rise building which consist
of;
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
3) Category C, (i) includes any residential building which does not exceed
300sq.m. in extent, which is not covered under category B(ii) and (ii) includes any
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building other than a residential building, which does not exceed 1QOsq.m.in extent
which is not covered under category B(ii)
Regulation 18 (2) - Low rise buildings
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The maximum height of a building in other cases not being a high rise b_uilding shall
not exceed 15 m. or twice the distance between any storey of a building and the
further edge of the abutting street whichever is less.
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If the lot is situated in a comer, the height of the building shall be regulated by the
wider of such streets so far as it abuts or will abut on the narrower street to a depth of
20m. from the wider street.
Figure 16: Site situated in a comer Regulation 18 (3)
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12) Open space around the building- Rear space and Side space
Regulation 26(2)
For the purpose of this regulation the rear of the building shall be deemed to be the
face which is further from any street on which the building is situated.
Provided that where the building is situated on more than one street, the rear of the
building, unless the authority otherwise directs shall be deemed to be the face which
is farthest from the widest of such streets.
Regulation 26(4)
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Regulation 26(1)
There shall be in the rear of every building and belonging exclusively to it an open
space of not less than three (3.0) meters ex'Wnding along the entire width of the
building unless the rear of the building abuts on to a public street not _less than six
(6.0) meters in width.
Provided that where the building consists o.f a ground floor and no further storeys are
proposed to be added the width of such rear open space may be reduced to 2.25
meters.
Figre 18 Regulation 26 (1) Rear Space
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In the case of buildings where an open space is intended to be provided on the site for
purpose of access, maintenance of the building in separating it from adjoining
properties, such open space shall in no case be less than 80 em. in width.
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Annexure III
Analysis of Professonal perception Survey
In order to get the ideas and perception of Town planners regarding the existing planning and
building regulations of UDA, questionnaire survey was carried out. Accordingly, 20 Town
planning professionals were interviewed during the month of May 2009. The interviewed town
planners are represented in different geographical areas in the country. The questionnaire sheet is
attached in the annexure. Results of the questionnaire survey can be summarized as follows.
Not practice
Total
Number
20
20
Percentage %
100%
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2. Satisfactory of the current practice of the Planning and Building regulations.
Satisfied
Some extent
Not satisfied
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
30%
45%
25%
100
Some extent
Not Appropriate
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
40%
35%
25%
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Applicability
Can
Some
Can not
Practice
Extent
Practice
Plot size
12
60%
16
80%
20%
20%
5%
5%
0%
Open Space
19
95%
5%
Access
12
60%
10%
30%
Street lines
10
50%
15%
35%
Turning circles
I1
55%
2 .
10%
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35%
Building lines
35%
20%
45%
14
70%
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15%
15%
Parking
40%
25%
35%
15
75%
10%
15%
Plot coverage
16
80%
15%
5%
10
50%
25%
25%
Building category
12
60%
15%
25%
Building heights
12
60%
15%
25%
13
65%
10%
I 5
25%
12
60%
I 4
20%
20%
Rear space
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Side space
Some extent
Not satisfied
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
25%
40%
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Problems found
Some extent
I
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Total
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Number
Percentage %
45%
30%
25%
subd~vision
Factors
Plot size
Road frontage of Plot
Open Space
Access
Recreation facilities
Turning circles
Landscape plan
Street lines
Building lines
Reservations ( canal, tank, River)
Soil and sub soil conditions
Ground water
Drainage system
Flooding
Slope angle
Other natural Hazards
Water suppl y
Sewage disposal
Solid waste
Telecommunication & electricity
Fire protection
Noise and vibration
Oder, Smoke and Dust
20
approving
Considered
20(100%}
18(90%)
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17(85%)
16(80%)
1(5%)
20(100%)
18(90%)
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Some extent
2(10%)
3(15%)
4(20%)
4(20%)
1(5%)
2(10%)
3(15%)
2(10%)
1((5%)
2(10%)
2(10%)
1(5%)
1(5%)
3(15%)
3(15%)
18(90%)
1(5%)
1(5%)
2(10%)
19(95%)
4(20%)
2(10%)
2(10%)
2(10%)
1(5%)
1(5%)
1(5%)
1(5%)
4(20%)
Not considered
-15(75%)
19(95%)
17(85%)
18(90%)
19(95%)
20(100%)
17(85%)
15(75%)
16(80%)
20(100%)
17(85%)
18(90%)
17(85%)
15(75%)
14(70%)
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
Some extent
Cannot Practice
Total
20
Number
Percentage %
40%
35%
25%
11. Provision of any regulation to keep Building lines in approved land subdivisions (when the
roads are not gazette)
Provided
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage%
35%
40%
25%
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
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13. Provision of any guidelines in Planning and Building Regulation to protect the ground water
Provided
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
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Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
Some extent
Not indicated
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
-
Some extent
Not
Total
Demarcated
Number
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
20
18. Utilization of 10% of open space in land subdivisions for the recreational development
Can Utilized
Some extent
Number
Percentage %
40%
35%
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Total
20
25%
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Provided
Some extent
Not provided
Total
Number
20
Percentage %
35%
40%
25%
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Are you satisfied with the current practice of Planning and Building Regulations?
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Cannot
If cannot please
the reasons
Your suggestions
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Plot size
Road frontage
of Plot
Open Space
Access
Street lines
Turning circles
Building lines
Splaying of
street comer
Parking
Gradient fo r
s
Plot coverage
Floor Area
Ratio
Building
category
Building
heights
Rear space
Side space
I Some Extent
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i). Have you found any problems when approving Land Subdivisions in your area?
I Some Extent
[Yes
I No
1).
>lot size
toad frontage of Plot
)pen Space
\ccess
tecreation faci lities
fuming circles
Jandscape plan
)treet lines
3uilding lines
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)oil and sub soil conditions
}round water
)rainage system
yes
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Extent
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Nater supply
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)olid waste
telecommunication & electricity
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9) Have you provided any regulations to consider the recreational facilities in land subdivisions?
I Some Extent
[Yes
I No
I Some Extent
I No
11) Have you provided any regulation to keep Building lines in approved land subdivisions?( when the
roads not gazette)
[Yes
I Some Extent
J No
I No
If not provided water supply, what is the minimum plot size in your area? ... .. .... .. ........ ......... .......... ..
13). Do you find any guidelines in Planning and Building Regulation to protect the ground water?
(Distance between well and septic tank)
[Yes
J Some Extent
J No
If No, How do you keep the distance between well and septic tank? ....... ....... ................ .................... .
14) Have you provided any regulation regarding reservations of River, Tank, and Canal?
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J No
15. Have you provided any regulation regarding drainage system in land subdivisions?
[Yes
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I No
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j No
8). Do you think that 10% of open space in land subdivisions can utilize for the recreational
evelopment?
[Yes
j Some Extent
I No I.
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9) Have you provided any regulations regarding solid waste disposal within the blocking out?
[Yes
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j No
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