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Comprehensive Development Plan 2021
(Second Revised)
Part III: General Development Control Regula!ons
Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority

ComprehensiveDevelopmentPlan2021
(SecondRevised)

PartIII:GeneralDevelopmentControlRegulations

Publishedundersection17.(1)(c)of
TheGujaratTownPlanningAndUrbanDevelopmentAct,1976
Sanctioned the Second Revised Development Plan of Ahmedabad Urban Development
Authority (AUDA) under Government Notification of Urban Development & Urban Housing
Department No. GH/V/207 of 2014/ DVP1120134777L. Dated 20.12.2014 Subject to the
Modificationenumeratedtherein.
Sd/ Sd/
(P.L.Sharma) (P.L.Sharma)
ChiefTownPlanner OfficeronSpecialDuty&ExOfficioJointSecretary
GujaratState totheGovt.ofGujarat
Gandhinagar UrbanDevelopmentandUrbanHousingDepartment

AhmedabadUrbanDevelopmentAuthority

TableofContent
SECTIONA:PREAMBLEANDDEFINITIONS
1.0 PREAMBLE 1
2.0 DEFINITIONS 2
SECTIONB:PROCEDUREREGULATIONS
3.0 DEVELOPMENTPERMISSIONANDBUILDINGUSE 34
PERMISSION
3.1 DevelopmentPermissionRequired 34
3.2 DevelopmentPermissionNotRequired 34
3.3 GrantofaDevelopmentPermission 34
3.4 DevelopmentRequirements 35
3.5 LapseofDevelopmentPermission 35
3.6 CancellationofDevelopmentPermission 35
3.7 UnauthorizedBuilding 35
3.8 ProceduresforObtaining,RevisingandRevalidatinga 36
DevelopmentPermission
3.9 BuildingUsePermissionRequired 37
3.10 GrantofBuildingUsePermission 37
3.11 RevocationofBuildingUsePermission 38
3.12 UnauthorizedUseofBuilding 38
3.13 ProcedureforObtainingBuildingUsePermission 39
3.14 Relaxation 39
3.15 CompetentAuthoritytoClarifyandInterpretProvisionsof 40
theRegulations
3.16 DevelopmentUndertakenonBehalfofGovernmentand 40
AppropriateAuthority
3.17 Penalties 40
4.0 4.0RESPONSIBILITIESOFOWNERAND/ORdeveloperAND 41
PERSONSONRECORD
4.1 RegistrationofPersonsonRecord(POR) 41
4.2 RevocationofRegistration 41
4.3 ResponsibilitiesofOwnerorDeveloper 41
4.4 ResponsibilitiesofallPOR 42
4.5 ResponsibilitiesofIndividualPersonsonRecord 43
4.6 DevelopmentPermissiontobewithheldwithChangeof 47
OwnershiporChangeinPersonsofRecord
4.7 RevocationofDevelopmentPermissionincaseof 47
MisrepresentationandDeregisteringofPersononRecord
4.8 Forthepurposeofsafetyrequirementforthebuildingheight 48
above45mtrs.
5.0 PROCEDUREFOROBTAINING,REVISINGAND 50
REVALIDATINGADEVELOPMENTPERMISSION
5.1 ObtainingaDevelopmentPermission 50
5.2 RevisingaDevelopmentPermission 51
5.3 RevalidatingaDevelopmentPermission 52
6.0 PROCEDUREDURINGCONSTRUCTION 54
6.1 InspectionofConstruction 54
6.2 InformationtobeProminentlyDisplayedonSite 54
6.3 DocumentsandDrawingstobeMaintainedonSite 54
6.4 ReducingInconvenienceandEnsuringSafetyduring 55
Construction
6.5 ProgressofConstructionandInspectionDevelopment 55
Permission
7.0 PROCEDUREFOROBTAININGABUILDINGUSEPERMISSION 57
7.1 ObtainingBuildingUsePermission 57
7.2 ObtainingPermissiontoChangeSanctionedUseofBuilding 58
8.0 DELETED 59
SECTIONC:PLANNINGREGULATIONS
9.0 USEANDZONE 60
9.1 ConceptofZones 61
9.2 ZoningTable 64
9.3 UseClassificationTable 69
9.4 Notes 70
9.5 DevelopmentWorktobeinConformitywiththeRegulations 72
10.0 COREWALLEDCITY 73
10.1 Introduction 73
10.2 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunit 73
10.3 PermissibleUses 73
10.4 FloorSpaceIndex: 74
10.5 PermissibleGroundCoverage 75
10.6 MaximumPermissibleBuildingHeight 76
10.7 OpentoSkySpace: 76
10.8 CommonPlot 77
10.9 Parking: 78
10.10 Basement: 78
10.11 AdditionorExtensionstoExistingStructure: 78
11.0 GAMTALAREA 80
11.1 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunit 80
11.3 FloorSpaceIndex: 80
11.5 BuildingHeight 81
11.6 OpentoSkySpace: 81
11.7 CommonPlot 81
11.8 Parking: 81
11.9 Basement: 81
11.10 AdditiontoExistingStructure: 81
12 GAMTALEXTENSION 82
12.1 PermissibleUse 82
12.2 DevelopmentofLand 82
12.3 FloorSpaceIndex(FSI) 82
12.4 MaximumPermissibleHeight 82
12.5 Margins 83
12.7 InternalOpenSpace 83
12.8 CommonPlot 83
12.9 Parking 83
12.10 Basement 83
13.0 ZONESR1,R2,R3,C,L,KZ,IG,IS,CZ 84
13.1 PermissibleUse 84
13.2 RegulationsbasedonAreaofBuildingunit 86
13.4 FloorSpaceindex(FSI) 89
13.5 BuildingHeight 91
13.6 Margins 91
13.8 InternalOpentoSkySpace 97
13.9 CommonPlot 97
13.10 Parking 99
13.11 Basement 101
13.12 AdditiontoExistingStructure: 102
13.13 AdditioninBuildingunitswithExistingBuildings: 102
13.14 DevelopmentinExistingChawls 102
14.0 RESIDENTIALAFFORDABLEHOUSING 103

14.4 FloorSpaceIndex 104
14.5 MaximumPermissibleBuildingHeight 104
14.6 Margins 104
14.9 CommonPlot 105
14.10 Parking 106
14.11 Basement 106
15.0 TRANSITORIENTEDZONE 107
15.6 Margins 108
15.9 CommonPlot 108
15.10 Parking 108
15.11 Basement 108
16.0 CENTRALBUSINESSDISTRICT 110

16.3 MinimumBuildingunit 110
16.6 Margins 111
16.9 CommonPlot 111
16.10 Parking 111
16.11 Basement 111
17.0 AGRICULTURALZONES 112

17.1 ForGeneralAgricultureZone 112
17.2 ForPrimeAgricultureZone 113
18.0 SPECIALBUILDINGS 114

18.1 SpecialBuildings 114
19.0 FUELLINGSTATIONS 115

19.1 AreaandFrontage 115
19.2 Location 115
19.3 MaximumPermissibleGroundCoverage 115
19.4 Margins 115
19.5 Height 116
19.6 FloorSpaceIndex 116
19.7 CommonPlot 116
19.8 Parking 117
19.9 Basement 117
20.0 ADVERTISINGDISPLAY&COMMUNICATION 118

INFRASTRUCTURE
20.1 AdvertisingDisplayInfrastructure 118
20.2 CommunicationInfrastructure 120
21.0 MINING,QUARRYINGANDBRICKKILN 121
22.0 SPECIALDEVELOPMENTS 122

22.1 RegulationsforGandhiAshram:ComprehensiveArea 122
ImprovementScheme(GACAIS)
22.2 RegulationsforSPD2SciencePark 122
22.3 RegulationsfortheRehabilitationandRedevelopmentofthe 122
Slums(SLUMPOLICY)
22.4 RegulationsforSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopment 131
22.5 RegulationsforResidentialTownships2009 131
22.6 RegulationsforHotel 138
22.7 RegulationsforHospital 143
22.8 RegulationsforKnowledgePrecinct 148
SECTIOND:PERFORMANCEREGULATIONS
23.0 BUILDINGSANDINFRASTRUCTURE 149

23.1 ArchitecturalElements 149
23.2 Parking 156
23.3 Lighting 157
23.4 Ventilation 157
23.5 HeatingandAirConditioning 159
23.6 WaterrelatedRequirement 159
23.7 Signages 159
23.8 LetterBox 160
23.9 Sanitation 160
23.10 Drainage 161
23.11 ElectricalInfrastructure 163
23.12 LiftsandElevators 163
23.13 ExternalFacade 164
23.14 DisplayStructures 164
24.0 FIREPREVENTIONANDSAFETY 165

24.1 RequirementforFireSafetyProfessionalsinBuildings 165
24.2 ApplicabilityofFirePreventionProvisions 167
24.3 MarginalOpenSpace 169
24.4 CorridorsandPassageway 169
24.5 ExitRequirements 169
24.6 Staircase 171
24.7 Ramp 173
24.8 Lift 173
24.9 EscapeLightingandSignages 175
24.10 FireAlarmSystem 176
24.11 SmokeandFireVenting 176
24.12 ElectricalServicesforallbuildings 177
24.13 ElectricalSubstationforallbuildings 177
24.14 EmergencyPowerSupplyforBuildingswithheightmorethan 177
45mtsandSpecialBuildings
24.15 ElectricSupplyandInstallationforBuildingswithheightmore 178
than25mtsandSpecialBuildings
24.16 LightningArresterforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts 178
24.17 ServiceDucts/ShaftsforBuildingswithheightmorethan 178

24.18 VentilationforallBuildings 178
24.19 Airconditioning 179
24.20 BoilerandBoilerroom 179
24.21 WaterStorageTank 179
24.22 FireFightingSystem 180
24.23 Basement 182
24.24 RefugeAreaforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts 182
24.25 SkipFloorforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts 182
24.26 ControlRoomforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts 183
24.27 Materials 183

24.28 FirePreventionandSafetyProvisionsduringConstruction 183
24.29 FireSafetyofExistingBuildings 183

24.30 ClassificationofBuildingsforFirePreventionandSafety 184
Provisions
25.0 SPECIALBUILDINGSPERFORMANCEREGULATIONS 185

25.1 Visibility 185
25.2 MixedOccupancy 185
25.3 InstitutionalBuildings 187
25.4 PublicSafety 188
26.0 STRUCTURALSAFETY 189

26.1 Applicability 189
26.2 StructuralStabilityandMaintenanceofExistingBuildings 189
26.3 AdditionsandAlterationstoExistingBuildings 189

26.4 ChangeofUseofBuildingsorPartofaBuilding 189
26.5 StructuralSafetyProvisionsduringConstruction 190
26.6 26.6StructuralSafetyTestsforSpecialBuildings 190
26.7 DesignforStructuralandSeismicSafety 191
26.8 StructuralSafetyofDisplayStructures 192
27.0 ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT 193

27.1 MinimumDistancefromWaterbody 193
27.2 RainWaterManagement 193
27.3 SolidWasteManagement 195
27.4 GreywaterRecycling 195
27.5 TreePlantation 197
27.6 SolarWaterHeatingSystem 198
27.7 EnergyEfficientBuildings 198
27.8 EnvironmentImpactAssessment 198
28.0 POLLUTIONCONTROL 200

28.1 AirPollution 200
28.2 WaterPollution 200
28.3 NoisePollution 200
28.4 IndustrialPollution 200
29.0 MAINTENANCEANDUPGRADATION 201

29.1 MaintenanceofBuildings 201
29.2 MaintenanceofLiftsandEscalators 201
29.3 MaintenanceofFirePreventionandSafetyProvisions 202
30.0 CONFORMITYTOOTHERACTSANDREGULATIONS 202

30.1 MinimumClearancesfromTrunkInfrastructure 202
30.2 NoObjectionCertificates(NOC) 202
30.3 ConformitytootherActs 203
SECTIONE:SCHEDULESANDFORMS
Schedule1 ListofBuildingWorksthatdonotRequireDevelopment 204

Permission
Schedule2 MandatoryDesignandSpecifications 205
Schedule3 ScrutinyFeesandotherchargesfortheGrantofa 206
DevelopmentPermission/RevisedDevelopmentPermission
Schedule4a Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobeSubmitted 208

withApplicationforObtaining/RevisingDevelopment
PermissionforBuildings
Schedule4b Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobesubmitted 212
PermissionforSubdivisionandAmalgamation
Schedule4c Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobeSubmitted 214

PermissionforBrickKiln,MiningandQuarrying
Schedule5 FormatforsubmissionofDocuments,Drawingsand 215

Specifications
Schedule6 PenaltiesforUndertakingUnauthorized 216
Schedule7 MinimumQualification,ExperienceandDocument 217
RequirementsforBeingConsideredforRegisteringwiththe
CompetentAuthorityasPersonsonRecord
Schedule8 RegistrationFeesforRegistrationwiththeCompetent 220
AuthorityasPersonsonRecord
Schedule9 FeesandotherchargesforRevalidatingaDevelopment 221
Permission
Schedule10 DocumentstobeSubmittedalongwithApplicationfor 222
RevalidatingaDevelopmentPermission
Schedule11 InformationtobeDisplayedonSite 223
Schedule12 DocumentsandDrawingstobeMaintainedonSiteDuring 224
PeriodofConstruction
Schedule13 StagesofConstructionWorkforwhichNoticeforProgressof 225
ConstructionaretobeSubmittedtotheCompetent
Authority
Schedule14 DocumentsandDrawingstobeSubmittedalong 226
withtheApplicationforBuildingUsePermission
Schedule15 BuildingUsePermissionFeesandotherchargesfortheGrant 227
ofaBuildingUsePermission
Schedule16 PenaltiesforMakingUnauthorizedUseofaBuilding 228
Schedule17 ScheduleforMaintenanceandInspectionforStructural 229
StabilityandFireSafety
Schedule18 DocumentsandFeesRequiredwithApplicationfor 230
AdvertisingDisplay&CommunicationInfrastructures
Schedule19 FeesRequiredforPurchasingAdditionalFSIforResidential 232
AffordableHousing
Schedule20 FeesRequiredforPurchasingAdditionalFSIinotherthan 233
R.A.H.
Schedule21 DocumentsandDrawingstobeSubmittedforDevelopment 234
UndertakenonBehalfofGovernmentandAppropriate
Authority
Schedule22 ListofBuildingSpecificationsverifiedbyCompetent 235
AuthoritybeforeIssueofBuildingUsePermission
Schedule23 BuildingrequiringFireProtectionConsultantandInspection 236
byChiefFireOfficer
Schedule24 ListofRecommendedTrees 237
Schedule25 ConversionforRoadWidths 238
Schedule26 MinimumQualificationandExperienceRequirementsforFire 229
SafetyProfessionalsinaBuilding
Schedule27 ListofTextileMillswithinAhmedabadMunicipalCorporation 240
Area
Schedule28 IllustrationsofInternalRoadandApproachRoad 244
Form1 ApplicationforRegisteringasPersononRecord 245

Form2 CertificateofUndertakingforArchitectonRecord 246
Form2A CertificateofUndertakingforEngineeronRecord 247
Form2B CertificateofUndertakingforStructuralEngineerand 248
Developer/OwneronRecord
Form2C CertificateofUndertakingforClerkofWorksonRecord 249
Form2E CertificateofUndertakingforFireProtectionConsultanton 250

Record
Form3 NoticetotheCompetentAuthorityofNonComplianceof 251
BuildingtoSanctionedDesignandSpecifications
Form4 NoticetotheCompetentAuthorityofDiscontinuationas 252
PersononRecord
Form5 ApplicationforDevelopmentPermissionforBuilding 253
Form5A ApplicationforDevelopmentPermissionforBrickkiln,Miningand 256
Quarrying
Form6A AreaStatementforBuildings 258
Form6B AreaStatementforSubdivisionandAmalgamationofLand 263
Form7 Grant/RefusalofDevelopmentPermission 264
Form8 ApplicationforRevisingDevelopmentPermission 266
Form9 ApplicationforRevalidatingDevelopmentPermission 267
Form10 NoticeforCommencementofConstruction 268
Form11 NoticeofProgressofConstruction 269
Form12 NoticeofCompletionofConstructionandCompliance 270
Certification
Form13 ApplicationforBuildingUsePermission 271
Form14 Grant/RefusalofBuildingUsePermission 272
Form15 StructuralInspectionReport 273
Form16 FireSafetyCertificate 276
Form2D CertificateUndertakingforHazardsafetyrequirement 277

STRUCTUREOFTHISDOCUMENT:
SectionA: PreambleandDefinitions
SectionB: ProcedureRegulations
Thissectiondefinestheprocessforsecuring
development permission, building use
permission and the requisite fees for the
same. It also provides specific formats and
defines stages for submissions besides
defining the responsibilities of individuals
involvedinthisprocess.
SectionC: PlanningRegulations
This section elaborates on the regulations
pertaining to the land use, FSI, heights,
margins, parking requirements and other
aspectstoregulatethebuildingsinorderto
direct the development envisioned in the
DevelopmentPlan.
SectionD: PerformanceRegulations
This section prescribes minimum standards
ofdesignandspecificationsofabuildingand
its components for accessibility, public
health and safety and environmentally
sensitivedevelopment.
SectionE: SchedulesandForms

SectionA:
PreambleandDefinitions

1.0 PREAMBLE
InpursuanceoftheProvisionscontainedinClause(m)ofsubsectionof(2)ofSection12and
clause(c)ofsubsection(2)ofSection13oftheGujaratTownPlanningandUrbanDevelopment
Act, 1976, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority hereby makes the following
Regulations:

1.1 ShortTitle,ExtentandCommencement
1.1.1 ShortTitle
These regulations may be called the Draft General Development Control Regulations of the
DraftComprehensiveDevelopmentPlan2021(SecondRevised)ofAUDA(includingAhmedabad
MunicipalCorporationarea).
TheseRegulationsshallcomeintoforceasprescribedintheAct.
1.1.2 Applicability
SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheGujaratTownPlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct1976,these
Regulations shall apply to all the developments in Ahmedabad Urban Development Area
includingAhmedabadMunicipalCorporationareanotifiedundersubsection(2)ofSection22of
TheActvideGujaratGovernment,Panchayat,HousingandUrbanDevelopmentNotificationNo.
GHB/R1/UDA/1177/646(3)q2 Dated 31st January 1978 as may be notified or amended from
timetotime.
1.1.3 Repeal
ThesanctionedGeneralDevelopmentControlRegulationsofAUDA2002areherebyModified,
RevisedandReplacedbytheseRegulations.
1.1.4 Saving
Notwithstandingsuchmodificationsandrevision,anythingdoneoranyactiontakenunderthe
regulationsinforcepriortosuchmodificationshallbedeemedtobevalidandcontinuetobeso
valid,unlessotherwisespecified.
SectionA:PreambleandDefinations Page1
2.0 DEFINITIONS
Intheseregulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,thetermsandexpressionsdefined
asfollowsshallhavethemeaningindicatedagainsteachofthem.
Thetermsandexpressionsnotdefinedintheseregulationsshallhavethesamemeaningsasin
theGujaratTownPlanning&UrbanDevelopmentAct,1976orLocalActsandtherulesframed
there under or as mentioned in National Building Code (NBC) as the case may be, unless the
contextotherwiserequires.
WhereverthedefinitionspecifiedhereunderoccursintheActorRulesshallprevailuponthose
defineundertheseRegulations.
2.1 Act
Means the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act,1976 (President Act No. 27of
1976) and Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 or Local Acts as stated in the
context.
2.2 AdaptiveReuse
Meansamethodofpreservationwhereabuilding/structure/openspaceretainsitssignature
visualelements,butthestructure/spaceisusedforapurposeotherthanoriginallyintended.
2.3 Additionsand/orAlterations
Meansanychangeinexistingauthorisedbuildingorchangefromoneusetoanotheruse,ora
structuralchangesuchasadditionstotheareaorheight,ortheremovalofpartofabuilding,or
achangetothestructuresuchastheconstructionorcuttingintoorremovalofanywallorpart
ofawall,partition,column,beam,joist,floorincludingamezzaninefloororothersupportora
change to or closing of any required means of ingress or egress or a change to fixtures or
equipments,asprovidedintheseregulations.
2.4 AdvertisingDisplayInfrastructure
Means any surface or structure with characters, letters or illustrations applied thereto and
displayed in any manner whatsoever outdoors for the purpose of advertising or giving
information or to attract the public to any place, person, public performance, article, or
merchandise,andwhichsurfaceorstructureisattachedto,formspartof,orisconnectedwith
anybuilding,orisfixedtoatreeortothegroundortoanypole,screen,fenceorhoardingor
displayedinspace,orinoroveranywaterbodyincludedinthejurisdictionoftheAuthority.
2.5 AirConditioning
Meanstheprocessofalteringthepropertiesofairsuchasitstemperature,humidityandquality
tomeettherequirementsofanenclosedspace.
2.6 Amenities
Means roads, streets, open spaces, parks, recreational grounds, playgrounds, gardens, water
supply, electric supply, street lighting, drainage, sewerage, public works and other utilities,
communicationnetwork,surfaceandconvenience.
2.7 AmusementPark
Alargeoutdoorareawithfairgroundridesshows,refreshments,gamesofchanceorskill,and
otherentertainments.
2.8 Apartment/Flats
Meansmultistoriedresidentialbuildingsconstructedinadetachedorsemidetachedmanner
designed as ground floor with more upper floors and constructed as separate dwelling units
withcommonstaircase.
2.9 AppropriateAuthority
AppropriateAuthorityinrelationtoadevelopmentarea,meansanareadevelopmentauthority
oranurbandevelopmentauthority,asthecasemaybe.
2.10 Atrium(PluralAtria)
Means an unobstructed, multistoried open space within a building that is covered from top
withalightweightorglazedroof.
2.11 AuthorizedOfficer
Meansanypersonappointedbythecompetentauthorityforthepurposeoftheseregulations.
2.12 AutoRepairWorkshop
Meansasmallestablishmentwhererepairsandservicingofautomobilesarecarriedon.
2.13 AuxiliaryPowerBackup
Meansasystemtoprovidebackuppowerresourcesinacrisisorwhenregularsupplyfailssuch
asdieselgenerator(d.g.set),electricgenerator.
2.14 Boiler
Meanselectricallyoperatedorfuelfiredboilers/systemstoheatwatercomingoutfromsolar
waterheatingsystemtomeetcontinuousrequirementofhotwater.
2.15 BanquetHall
Meansaroomoranenclosedspaceorbuildingforthepurposeofhostinganysocialeventsor
ceremonieslikemarriage,reception,partyetc.withaccompanyingfoodandbeverages.
2.16 Basement
Means the lower storey of a
building having at least half of
the clear floor height of the
basement or cellar below
averagegroundlevel.
2.17 BedandBreakfast
Meansasmalllodgingestablishmentthatoffersovernightaccommodationandbreakfast,but
usually does not offer other meals. These are also often selfcatering, and offered in private
homes.
2.18 BotanicalGarden
Meansagardenoranopenlandoften
with greenhouses for the culture,
study,andexhibitionofspecialplants.
2.19 Building
A Building means all types of
permanent building, but structure of
temporary nature like tents, hutment
as well as shamianas erected for
temporary purposes or ceremonial
occasions, shall not be considered to
be"buildings".
2.20 BuildingLine
Meansthecontrollineuptowhichtheplinthofabuildingadjoininganexisting,proposedor
extended street may lawfully extend and includes the
linesdescribedinanyTPSchemesand/orDevelopment
Plan.
2.21 BuildtoLine
Meansalinewithwhichtheexteriorwallofabuildingin
adevelopmentisrequiredtocoincide.Somepercentof
theroadsidefaadeareaofthegroundormorefloorsin
buildings with more than one floor, may extend to the
roadside property line so that the building visually
reinforcesthebuildingfaadelineofthestreet.
2.22 Buildingunit
Means a land or plot or part of a land/plot or combination of
more than one land/plot as approved by the Competent
Authority.Howeverwhereanalignmenthasbeenfixedonany
roadbyanyCompetentAuthority,theBuildingunitshallmean
andrefertothelandexcludingtheportionfallinginalignment.
2.23 BuildingunitArea
Meanstheareaofthebuildingunitorplot
2.24 BuildingunitLevel
ReferGroundLevel
2.25 BuiltupArea
Means the areas covered by a building on all floors
including the cantilevered portions, if any, including
walls and columns, but except the areas specifically
excludedundertheseRegulations.
2.25.1 UnitBuiltupArea
Meanstheareascoveredbyaunitonwithinabuilding
including the cantilevered portions, if any, but except
theareasspecificallyexcludedundertheseRegulations.

2.26 CallCenter
Meansanofficesetuptohandlealargevolumeoftelephonecalls,esp.fortakingordersand
providingcustomerservice.
2.27 CampingGround
Anareausedforsettingupacamppossiblyhavingfacilitiestosetuptents.
2.28 CarpetArea
Meansthenetareawithinaunitofabuildingexcludingwalls
or columns, service areas such as washrooms, kitchen and
pantry, semiopen spaces such as verandah or balcony, and
staircase,lift,corridorsorpassages.
2.29 Chimney
Means aconstructionby meansof which a flue is formed for
thepurposeofcarryingproductsofcombustiontotheopenair
andincludesachimneystackandthefluepipe.
2.30 Deleted
2.31 ClearHeight
Means the distance measured from the floor to the bottom of the lowest hanging overhead
obstructionsuchasbeam,firesprinklerheadsorducts.
2.32 Club
Means a commercial establishment where people (usually members) voluntarily meet on a
regular basis for a mutual purpose other than educational, religious, charitable, or financial
pursuits and are entitled to use the premises and property in exchange for the payment of
entrancefeesandsubscriptionstotheproprietoraswellasanyadditionalrightsandprivileges
providedintheircontractualagreement.
2.33 ColdStorage
Meansastructureorroomforthestorageofedibleornonediblemerchandiseorcommodities,
whichusuallyrequirespeciallowtemperaturesandconditionforstoringorpreservation,before
theirexportordistributionforsale.
2.34 College
Aneducationalinstitutionorestablishment,inparticulartheoneprovidinghighereducationor
specializedprofessionalorvocationaltraining.
2.35 CommonPlot
CommonPlotshallmeanacommonopenspaceexclusiveofapproaches,ataheightnotmore
than ground level of the Buildingunit. The owner shall have to give an undertaking that the
commonplotshallbeforthecommonuseofalltheresidentoroccupantsoftheBuildingunit.
Onsanctionofthedevelopmentpermission,thecommonplotshalldeemtohavevestedinthe
society/associationoftheresidents/occupants.Thecommonplotshallnotbesoldtoanyother
person and it shall not be put to any other use except for the common use of the
residents/occupants.
2.36 CommunityHall
A building and related grounds such as Wadis used for social, civic, or recreational purposes,
servingtheareainwhichitislocatedandopentothegeneralpublic.Itisalsoaplacewhere
membersofacommunitytendtogatherforgroupactivities,socialsupport,publicinformation,
andotherpurposes.
2.37 CompetentAuthority
MeansanyChiefExecutiveAuthority(CEA)forAUDAandMunicipalCommissionerforAMCas
thecasemaybetoperformsuchfunctionsasmay
be specified. Different persons or Authorities may
beauthorizedtoperformdifferentfunctions.
2.38 ContiguousHolding
Means a contiguous piece of land under one
ownership irrespective of separate property
registercards/recordofrights.
2.39 ConventionCenter/ExhibitionCenter
Aconventioncentreisalargebuildingthatisdesignedtoholdaconvention,whereindividuals
andgroupsgathertopromoteandsharecommoninterests.Conventioncentrestypicallyoffer
sufficient floor area to accommodate several thousand attendees. Very large venues, suitable
for majortrade shows, are sometimes known asexhibition centres. Convention centres
typically have at least
oneauditoriumand may also
containconcert halls,lecture
halls,meeting rooms, andconference
rooms. Some large resort
areahotelsincludeaconventioncenter.
2.40 Corridor
Means a common passage or
circulationspaceincludingacommonentrancehall.
2.41 CottageIndustry
Meansasmallscale,nonhazardousindustrycarriedonathomebyfamilymembersusingtheir
ownequipment,withouttheuseofhiredlabourandwhichdoesnotcauseinconveniencetothe
inhabitantsofthebuildingorneighbourhood.
2.42 Courtyard
Acourtyardmeansaspacepermanentlyopentotheskywithinthesiteorbuildingstructure.
2.43 Developer
Meansthepersonwhoislegallyempoweredtoconstructortoexecuteworkonabuildingunit,
building or structure, or where no person is empowered, the owner of the buildingunit,
buildingorstructure.
2.44 Disability
2.44.1 HearingDisability
Means deafness or hearing handicaps that might make an individual insecure in, public areas
becauseheisunabletocommunicateorhearwarningsignals.
2.44.2 NonAmbulatoryDisability
Meansimpairmentsthatregardlessofcauseormanifestation,forallpracticalpurposesconfine
individualstowheelchairs.
2.44.3 SemiAmbulatoryDisability
Meansimpairmentsthatcauseindividualstowalkwithdifficultyorinsecurity.Individualsusing
bracesorcrutches,amputees,arthritics,spastics,andthosewithpulmonaryandcardiacillsmay
besemiambulatory.
2.44.4 SightDisability
Means total blindness or impairments affecting sight to the extent that the individual
functioninginpublicareasisinsecureorexposedtodanger.
2.44.5 Wheelchair
Meanschairusedbypeoplewithadisabilityformobility.
2.45 DischargeorDischargeofWaste
Means the removal of wastes from premises into the grey water system or by means of the
system.
2.46 Dharamshala
A building devoted to religious or charitable purposes offering lodging and/or dining facilities
for interested individuals or group of people at a nominal charge, or in some cases free of
charge.
2.47 DomesticWasteWater
Means either waste water that is typically discharged from premises that are used solely for
residentialactivitiesorwastewaterofthesamecharacterdischargedfromotherpremises.
2.48 DriveinCinema
Meansacommercialestablishment,especiallyanoutdoormovietheatreconsistingofalarge
outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for
automobiles, permitting customers to remain in their motor vehicles while being
accommodated.
2.49 DwellingUnit
Means a shelter consisting of residential accommodation for one family. provided that the
minimum accommodation in a dwelling unit shall be one room of minimum carpet area of 9
sq.mtswithaminimumsideof2.4Mts.andaw.c.
2.50 EmergencyLighting
Meanslightingprovidedforusewhenthesupplytothenormallightingfails.
2.51 EmergencyLightingSystem
Meanstheentirelightingsystemprovidedforusewhenthesupplytothenormallightingfails
includingthestandbypowersource.
2.52 EnclosedStaircase
Meansastaircaseseparatedbyfireresistantwallsanddoorsfromtherestofthebuilding.
2.53 Escalator
Meansapowerdriven,inclined,continuousstairwayusedforraisingorloweringpassengers.
2.54 EscapeRoute
Meansanywellventilatedcorridor,staircaseorothercirculationsspace,oranycombinationof
thesame,bymeansofwhichasafeplaceintheopenairatgroundlevelcanbereached.
2.55 EscapeLighting
Means lighting provided to ensure that the escape route is illuminated at all material times
whenusersareonthepremise,orattimeswhenthemainlightingisnotavailable.
2.56 ExhibitionHall
Meansalargehallforholdingexhibitions.
2.57 ExistingDevelopment/Building/Use
Means a development, building, structure or its use as sanctioned, approved, regularized,
authorizedbytheCompetentAuthority,existingpriortotheseRegulations.
2.58 Exit
Meansapassage,channelormeansofegressfromanybuilding,storeyorfloorareatoastreet
orotheropenspaceofsafety.
2.58.1 HorizontalExit
Meansanexitwhichisaprotectedopeningthroughoraroundatfirewallorbridgeconnecting
twoormorebuildings.(Anarrangementwhichallowsalternativeegressfromafloorareaator
near the same level in an adjoining building or an adjoining part of the same building with
adequatefireseparation.)
2.58.2 OutsideExit
Meansanexitfromabuildingtoapublicway,toanopenarealeadingtoapublicwayortoan
enclosedfireresistantpassageleadingtoapublicway.
2.58.3 VerticalExit
Means an exit used for ascending or descending between two or more levels, including
stairways,smokeprooftowers,ramps,escalatorsandfireescapes.
2.59 ExternalWall
Meansanouterwallofabuildingnotbeingapartywalleventhoughadjoiningawallofanother
buildingandalsomeansawallabuttingonaninterioropenspaceofanybuilding.
2.60 FabricationWorkshop
Meansasmallestablishmentwhereamanufacturingprocessiscarriedoninwhichanitemis
made(fabricated)fromraworsemifinishedmaterialsinsteadofbeingassembledfromready
madecomponentsorparts.
2.61 FarmHouse
Means a plot of land including permissible construction in the area designated as agricultural
usebytheCompetentAuthoritywithaminimumlandareaof4000sq.mts.
2.62 FireProtectionandSafety
2.62.1 AutomaticSprinklerSystem
Means a system of water pipes with sprinkler heads within a building designed to activate
automaticallybyheattocontrolandextinguishafirebydischargeofwater.
2.62.2 CombustibleMaterial
Meansamaterialwhichburnsitselforaddsheattoafirewhentestedfornoncombustion.
2.62.3 DownComer
Means an arrangement of water pipes for fire fighting within a building. It consists of pipes
connectedtoanoverheadtankandaterracepumpwithairreleasevalveat theterracelevel
and landing valves. It can becharged with water from ground level by firebrigade on their
arrivalbymakingconnectionviafirebrigadeinletsprovidedatthebottomofsuchdowncomer.
2.62.4 DryRiser
Meansan arrangementof water pipes forfire fighting within a building.Itconsists ofvertical
rising mains/pipes with landing valves. It can becharged with water from ground level by
firebrigadeontheirarrivalbymakingconnectionviafirebrigadeinletsprovidedatthebottom
ofsuchdryriser.
2.62.5 FireAlarmSystem(alsoEmergencyAlarmSystem)
Means an arrangement of call points or detectors, sounders and other equipment for the
transmissionandindicationofalarmsignalsworkingautomaticallyormanuallyintheeventof
fire.
2.62.6 FireLift
Meansaliftinstalledtoenablefireservicespersonneltoreachdifferentfloorswithminimum
delay,equippedwithallnecessaryfeatures.
2.62.7 FireProofDoor(alsoFireResistantDoor)
Means a selfclosingdoor or shutterfittedtoa wallopening,and constructed and erectedto
checkthetransmissionofheatandfireforaspecifiedduration.
2.62.8 FirePump(alsoFireBoosterPump)
Meansamechanical/electricaldevicewhichboostsupthewaterpressureatthetoplevelofa
multistoriedbuildingtosupplyhighpressurewaterforfirefightingsystem.
2.62.9 FireResistance
Meansapropertyofanelementofbuildingconstructiontowithstandfirerelatedconditionsfor
astatedperiod.Itismeasuredbysomeorallofthefollowingcriteria:
Resistancetocollapseincaseoffire(minimum2hours)
Resistancetopenetrationofflameandhotgases
Resistance to temperature rise on the unexposed face up to a maximum of 180C and / or
averagetemperatureof150C
2.62.10 FireResistanceRating
Means the duration for which a passive fire protection system can withstand a standard fire
resistancetest.
2.62.11 FireSeparation
Meansthedistanceinmeters,measuredfromtherelevantexternalwallofthebuildingtothe
externalwallofanyotherbuildingonthesiteorfromothersite,orfromtheoppositesideof
thestreetorotherpublicspaceforthepurposeofpreventingthespreadoffire.
2.62.12 FireServiceInlet
Meansaconnectionprovidedatthebaseofabuildingforpumpingupwaterthroughinbuilt
firefightingarrangementsbyfirepumps.
2.62.13 FireStairs
A vertical enclosure, with a stairway, having the fire endurance rating required by code and
usedforegressandasabaseforfirefighting.
2.62.14 FireStop
Meansafireresistantmaterial,orconstructionhavingafireresistanceratingofnotlessthan
the separating elements, installed in concealed spaces or between structural elements of a
building to prevent the spread/ propagation of fire and smoke through walls, Horizontal and
verticalPipingandcableducts,ceilingsandthelikeasperthelaiddowncriteriaandhavingfire
resistancecapacityofatleast2hours
2.62.15 FireTower
Means an enclosed staircase which can only be approached from the various floors through
landingsorlobbiesseparatedfromboththefloorareaandthestaircasebyfireresistantdoors
andopentotheouterair.
2.62.16 Pressurization
Meanstheestablishmentofapressuredifferenceacrossabarriertoprotectastairway,lobby,
escaperoute,orroomofabuildingfromsmokepenetration.
2.62.17 SmokeStopDoor
Meansadoorforpreventingorcheckingthespreadofsmokefromoneareatoanother.
2.62.18 VentingFire
Means the process of inducing heat and smoke to leave a building as quickly as possible by
pathssuchthatlateralspreadoffireandheatischecked,firefightingoperationsarefacilitated,
andminimumdamageiscausedbyfire.
2.62.19 WetRiser
Means a fire fighting arrangement within the building provided by vertical rising pipes
permanentlychargedwithwaterfromapressurizedsupply.
2.63 FitnessCenter
Meansahealthclub(alsoknownasafitnessclub,fitnesscenter,andcommonlyreferredtoasa
gym)isaplacewhichhousesexerciseequipmentforthepurposeofphysicalexercise.
2.64 Floor
Meansthe lowersurfaceinastoreyonwhichonenormallywalksin abuilding,anddoes not
include a mezzanine floor. Ground Floor is the floor at ground level with a plinth hollow or
solid,anddirectaccesstoastreetoropenspace.Theflooraboveitwithminimumpermissible
heightshallbetermedasfloor1,withthenexthigherfloorbeingtermedasfloor2,andsoon
upwards.
2.65 FloorArea
Meansthenetenclosedareaofafloorinthebuildingincludingcirculationspaceslikelobbyor
corridors,serviceareasandsemiopenspacessuchasverandahorbalcony.
2.66 FloorSpaceIndex
Meansthe quotientof theratio ofthecombined gross builtup area of all floors, to thetotal
areaoftheBuildingunit.
Totalbuiltupareaofallfloors
FloorSpaceIndex=
AreaoftheBuildingunit
2.66.1 PermissibleFSI
MeansthebasicFSIpermittedbytheCompetentAuthorityasamatterofright.
2.66.2 BaseFSI
MeansthebaseFSIpermittedinaBaseZonebytheCompetentAuthorityasamatterofright.
2.66.3 ChargeableFSI
MeanstheFSIavailablebypayment
2.66.4 MaximumPermissibleFSI
MeansthemaximumpermissibleFSIwhichincludespermissibleFSIandChargeableFSI.
2.66.5 UtilisedChargeableFSI
MeanstheamountofFSIused,thatispaidforandpurchasedbytheapplicant.
2.66.6 TotalUtilisedFSI
MeansthetotalUtilizedFSI
2.67 Footing
Meansafoundationunitconstructedinbrickwork,stonemasonryorconcreteunderthebase
ofawallcolumnforthepurposeofdistributingtheloadoveralargearea.
2.68 Foundation
Means the part of the structure which is in direct contact with and transmitting loads to the
ground.
2.69 Front
MeansthemainfrontageofaBuildingunitontheroadside.ForBuildingunitsabuttingtwoor
moreroads,thesidealongthewiderroadshallbeconsideredasthefront.
2.70 FuellingStation
Means a place for retail business engaged in supplying and dispensing of fuel products to
consumers,essentialforthenormaloperationofautomobiles.
2.71 Gamtal
MeansalllandthathasbeenincludedbytheGovernment/Collectorwithinthesiteofvillage,
townorcityonorbeforethedateofdeclarationofintentiontomakeaTownPlanningScheme
orpublicationofDraftDevelopmentPlan2021.Suchlandshallnotincludeanyotherlandwhich
maysubsequentlybeincludedwithinthesiteofanyvillagebytheGovernment/Collectorunder
theprovisionofLandRevenueCode.
2.72 GaragePrivate
GaragePrivate means a building or a portion thereof designed and used for the parking of
vehicles.
2.73 GaragePublic
GaragePublic means a building or portion thereof, designed other than as a private garage,
operated for gain, designed and/or used for repairing, servicing, hiring, selling or storing or
parkingmotordrivenorothervehicles.
2.74 Garden
Means a public recreation area or park usually ornamented with plants and trees along with
landscapefurniture.
2.75 GardenRestaurant
Meansacommercialestablishment,especiallyinoutdoorsinalushgreenspaceoradedicated
garden, where meals are prepared and served to customers and sometimes recreational
facilities.
2.76 GolfCourse
Means a large tractof land laid out forgolfwith a seriesof 9 or 18 holes each including tee,
fairway,andputtinggreenandoftenoneormorenaturalorartificialhazards.
2.77 GreyWater
Meansinvolvingnonpotablewaterfromsinks,tubs,showersandwashing.
2.78 GroundCoverage
Means the ground area covered by a building including cantilevered portion on any floor,
excludingcutout(opentosky)ifany.
2.79 GroundLevel
Meansthelevelofthecrownoftheexistingadjacentconstructedroadortheexistingground
levelorthehighfloodlevel,whicheverishigherasmaybedecidedbyCompetentAuthority.
Note:HighfloodlevelshallbedecidedbyCompetentAuthority.
2.80 GuestHouse
Means a commercial establishment, typically larger than 'bed and breakfast' accommodation,
offeringfacilitieslikelodgingandmeals.
2.81 GuidingFloorMaterial
Means flooring material used to give the directional effect or warn a person at critical places
and attract the attention ofvisually impairedpersons.The material may be guidingby colour
andbrightnessthatisconspicuouslydifferentfromthatofthesurroundingfloormaterialorby
texturethatemitsdifferentsounds.
2.82 HabitableRoom
Means a room occupied or designed for occupancy for human habitation and uses incidental
thereto, including a kitchen if used as a living room, but excluding a bathroom, water closet
compartment, laundry, serving and storing, pantry, corridor, cellar, attic, storeroom, pooja
roomandspacesnotfrequentlyused.
2.83 HazardousBuildingorIndustry
Meansabuildingorplaceorpartthereofusedfor
(i) storage, handling, manufacture or processing of radioactive substances or of highly
combustibleorexplosivematerialsorproductswhichareliabletoburnwithextremerapidity
and/orproducingpoisonousfumes.
(ii) storage, handling, manufacture or processing of, which involves highly corrosive, toxic
obnoxious alkalis, acids, or a other liquids, gases or chemicals producing flame, fumes, and
explosive mixtures or which result in division of matter into fine particles and capable of
spontaneousignition.
2.84 HazardousMaterial
Meansanyofthefollowingmaterials:
radioactivesubstances
Inflammable,combustibleorexplosivematerialsthatmayproducepoisonousfumesor
explosionsonstorage,handling,processingormanufacturing.
corrosive,toxic,obnoxiousalkalisoracids
Chemicals which may produce irritant, corrosive or poisonous gases on explosion or
spontaneouscombustion.
2.85 HeightofBuilding
Meanstheverticaldistancemeasuredfromtheaveragegroundlevel/highfloodlevel/plotlevel
anduptothetopofthefinishedlevelofthetopmostfloorslaborincaseofflatroofsuptothe
midpointoftheheightoftheslopingroofexcludingthegenuinestaircabin,watertank,andlift
room.Theheightoftheslopingroofshallbetakenasanaverageheightoftherelevantfloor.
2.86 HeightofaRoom
Height of a Room means the
vertical distance measured
from the finished floor surface
to the finished floor surface of
theupperfloor.Theheightofa
room with a pitched roof
meanstheaverageheightbetweenthefinishedfloorsurfaceandthebottomoftheeavesand
thebottomoftheridge.
2.87 HollowPlinth
ReferPlinth
2.88 Hospital
Meansaninstitutionthatprovidesmedical,surgical,orpsychiatriccareandtreatmentforthe
sickortheinjured.
2.89 Hostel
An establishment that provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people,
suchasstudents,workingwomen.
2.90 Hotel
Means a premise with rooms and accessory facilities for lodging people offered in return for
payment with or without maids. It may include accessory facilities like laundry cafeteria,
restaurant,swimmingpool,banquethall,conventionhall,etc.

2.91 Laboratory
Meanstheagencypermittedtotestthesamplesofindustrialwastesorwaste.
2.92 Lift/Elevators
Meansamechanicallyguidedcar,platformortransportforpersonsandmaterialsbetweentwo
ormorelevelsinaverticalorsubstantiallyverticaldirection.
2.93 LightIndustries
Means a nonhazardous industrial establishment that produces products which create less
environmentalimpactthanthoseassociatedwithheavyindustry.
2.94 Lobby
Means a hall at the entrance of a building or corridor/hall connected with a larger room or
seriesofroomsandusedasapassagewayorwaitingroom.
2.95 LocalAreaPlan
Meansaplanpreparedforaspecificareaorazonebythecompetentauthority.TheLocalArea
Plan(LAP)mayidentifymeasuresforplotutilization,fireprotection,accessibility,streetdesign,
pedestrianisation,transportationnetwork,infrastructure,parkingmanagement,greennetwork
including parks and open spaces, etc. The regulations identified in the Local Area Plan shall
prevailoverthebasezoneregulations.
2.96 LocalAuthority
Means the municipal corporation/ nagarpalika/ nagarpanchayat/ grampanchayat or the
urban/areadevelopmentauthorityasthecasemaybe.
2.97 Loft
Loftshallmeananintermediatenonhabitableslabbetweentwofloorswithamaximumclear
height of 1.2mts at a height of 2.1mts from floor level; which is constructed and used for
storagepurpose.
2.98 LPGDeliveryCentre
Means a premise used for retail outlet booking, storage and delivery of gas cylinders to
customers.
2.99 Margin
MeansthespaceadjacenttoboundaryofBuildingunit,buildings,orcommonplotthatshould
be kept fully opentosky. No builtup area shall be permitted in marginal space except
specificallypermittedundertheseRegulations.
2.99.1 RoadSideMargin
MeansthespaceprovidedfromtheroadsideedgeoftheBuildingunit.
2.99.2 SideMargin
MeansthespaceprovidedfromthesidesoftheBuildingunit.
2.99.3 RearMargin
MeansthespaceprovidedfromtherearedgeoftheBuildingunit.

2.100 MeansofEgress
Meansacontinuousandunobstructedwayoftravelfromanypointinabuildingorstructureto
aplaceofcomparativesafety.
2.101 MezzanineFloor
Means an intermediate floor between two floors overhanging or overlooking a floor beneath
withaminimumclearheightof2.1mtsatthemezzaninelevelandthefloorbelow.
2.102 MixedUseBuilding
Meansabuildingwithmorethanoneuseindifferentportionsofthebuilding
2.103 Motel
Means an establishment that provides shortterm and longterm lodging usually located with
goodaccesstothestateandnationalroadnetwork.
2.104 MultilevelParking
Means amultistorey vehicular
parkingstructure(alsocalledaparking
garage, parking structure, parking
ramp, or parking deck) designed
specifically to for automobile parking
and where there are a number of
floorsorlevelsonwhichparkingtakes
place. It is essentially a stacked
vehicularpark.
2.105 Multiplex
Means a complex with an integrated entertainment and shopping centre/complex having at
least three cinema halls with total minimum seating capacity of 450 seats, set up in a plot
havinganareaof3500sq.mtsorabove.Themultiplexmayincluderetailoutlets,showrooms,
restaurant,fastfoodoutlet,videogamesparoles,bowlingalleys,healthspa/centresandother
recreationalactivities.
2.106 Museum
A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and
exhibited.
2.107 NaturalHazard
Meanstheprobabilityofoccurrencewithinaspecificperiodoftimeofapotentiallydamaging
naturalphenomenon.
2.108 NaturalHazardProneAreas
Meansareaslikelytohavemoderatetohighintensityofearthquake,cyclonicstorm,significant
floodfloworinundation,landslides/mudflows/avalanches,oranyothernaturalhazard.
Note:ModeratetoveryhighdamageriskzonesofearthquakesareasshowninSeismicZones
III,IVandVspecifiedinIS:1893;moderatetoveryhighdamageriskzonesofcyclonesarethose
areasalongtheseacoastofIndiapronetohavingwindvelocitiesof39m/sormoreasspecified
inIS:875(Part3;)andfloodproneareasinriverplains(unprotectedandprotected)areindicated
intheFloodAtlasofIndiapreparedbytheCentralWaterCommission.
2.109 Neighborhood/CivicCentre
Meansacentreincludinganyofthefollowingactivities:sectoralshoppingcentre,market,office
building,cinema,smallhospital,playground,swimmingpool,Townhall,openairtheatre,civic
and cultural facilities, library, higher secondary school, parking plots, public utility and service
buildingssuchaspostoffice,firestation,policestation,religiousbuildingandbuildingofpublic
uses,InstitutesforSocialdefence.
2.110 NewBuilding
meanssuchbuildingofabovesaidcategoriesforwhichconstructionplanshavebeensubmitted
tocompetentauthorityforclearance.
2.111 NonCombustibleMaterial
Means a material not liable to burn or add heat to a fire when tested for combustibility in
accordancewiththeIS38081966MethodofTestforCombustibilityofBuildingMaterials.
2.112 Nonpotablewater
Means the use of water for non domestic consumption like car washing, toilet flushing,
gardening,constructionpurposes,landscaping,irrigationusesisforbiddenbyvirtueofpowers
vestedwithgovernment.
2.113 OccupancyorUse
OccupancyorUsemeanstheprincipaloccupancyinanapprovedbuildingforwhichabuilding
orapartofitisusedorintendedtobeused,includingcontingentsubsidiaryoccupancies;mixed
occupancy building being those in which more than one occupancy are present in different
portionsofthebuilding.
2.114 OccupantLoad
Means number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is
designed.
2.115 OccupiableSpace
Meansaroomorenclosedspace,otherthanahabitablespace,whereanindividualmayoccupy
thatspaceforalimitedtimeframeformovement,storageorrestsuchasacorridor,passage,
pantry,laundry,basement,bathroom,waterclosetcompartment,servingandstoring,pantry,
loft,storeroomandpoojaroom.
2.116 Occupier
Forthepurposeoftheseregulationsmeanseitherasanowner,onrentoronleaseinanyother
way.
2.117 OpenSpace
Meansanareaforminganintegralpartoftheplot,leftpermanentlyopentosky.
2.118 OperationalConstruction
Operational construction means any construction whether temporary or permanent, which is
necessary for the operation, maintenance, development, or execution of any of the following
services,namely
(a)Railways
(b)Nationalhighways
(c)Nationalwaterways
(d)Majorports
(e)Airwaysandaerodromes
(f) Ports and telegraphs, telephones, wireless, broadcasting and other like forms of
communication
(g)Regionalgridforelectricity
(h) Any other service which the State Government may, if it is of opinion that the operation,
maintenance, development or execution of such service is essential to the life of the
community,bynotification,declaretobeaserviceforthepurposesofthisclause.
Explanation:Fortheremovalofdoubts,itisherebydeclaredthattheconstructionof
new residential buildings (other than gate lodges, quarters for limited essential
operational staff and the like), roads and drains in railway colonies, hotels, clubs,
institutesandschools,inthecaseofrailways;and
anewbuilding,newstructureornewinstallationoranyextensionthereof,inthecase
ofanyotherservice,shallnotbedeemedtobeconstructionwithinthemeaningofthis
clause;
2.119 OverlayZone
Means an additional zone defined with different set of development regulations over an
established/existingbasezonetoregulatedevelopmentinsuchazonetoachieveaspecificset
ofgoalsdefinedintheDevelopmentPlan.
2.120 Owner
Meansanypersonholdingthetitleofthepropertyandwhoisforthetimebeing,receivingor
entitled to receive, whether on his own account or on account of or on behalf of, or for the
benefitof,anyotherpersonorasanagent,trustee,guardian,managerorreceiverfortherents
orprofitsoftheproperty;andalsoincludesamortgagingpossessionthereof.
2.121 Parapet
Meansalowwallorrailingbuiltalongtheedgeof
roofofafloorsuchasterrace,balcony,mezzanine
orstaircase.
2.122 Park
Means apieceof ground inornear acity or town
keptforrecreationforthegeneralpublic.
2.123 ParkingSpace
Meansanenclosed,semicoveredoropenareaincludingdrivewayandaccessaislesrequiredto
parkvehicles,asperregulationsrelatedtoparking.Parkingspacesshallbeservedbyadriveway
connectingthemwithastreetoralleyandpermittingingressoregressofvehicles.

2.124 PartyPlot
Means a large open land often consisting of a small service building with changing rooms,
toilets,storageandahall,laidoutforconductingsocialeventslikemarriages,party,functions,
etc.
2.125 Person
Includes a corporation sole or a body of persons whether corporate or incorporate or
partnershipfirm.
2.126 Permission
MeansavalidpermissionorauthorisationinwritingbytheCompetentAuthoritytocarryout
developmentoraworkregulatedbytheRegulations.

2.127 PersonsonRecord
Architect, Engineer, Structural Designer, Clerk of Works, Fire Protection Consultant and
DeveloperregisteredwiththeCompetentAuthorityandundertakingtheresponsibilityforthe
particularworkasprescribedbytheAppropriateAuthority.
2.128 Planetarium
Meansadomedbuildinginwhichimagesofstars,planets,andconstellationsareprojectedfor
publicentertainmentoreducation.
2.129 Playfield
Meansafieldusedforplayingsportsorgameswhichareopentosky.Generally,playingfields
are wide expanses ofgrass,dirtorsandwithout many obstructions. There are varieties of
commonlyusedfields,includingfieldsforcricket,football,hockey,basketball,tennis,golfetc.
2.130 Plinth
Meansthesolidorhollowvolumebelowthefloorwhichisimmediatelyabovethegroundlevel.
2.130.1 HollowPlinth
Means the space provided
below the floor which is on
stilts immediately above the
GroundLevelforthepurposeof
parking and other permissible
uses.
2.131 Porch
Meansacoveredsurfacesupportedonpillarsorotherwiseforthepurposeofapedestrianor
vehicularapproachtoabuildingexclusiveofmarginalspace.
2.132 Polytechnic
Means an institution for higher education pertaining to, or offering instruction in a variety of
industrialarts,appliedsciences,ortechnicalsubjects.
2.133 PoultryFarm
Meansanestablishmentorapartoflandwhereraisingofdomesticatedbirdssuchaschickens,
turkeys,ducks,andgeese,forthepurposeoffarmingmeatoreggsforfoodiscarriedout.
2.134 Premises
Meanseither:
Apropertywhichisheldunderaseparatecardoftitleorforwhichaseparatetitlecardmay
beissuedandinrespecttowhichabuildingplanshavebeenormaybeissued;or
A building which is in possession as an individual unit by a crosslease, unit title or company
leaseandforwhichacertificateoftitleisavailable;or
Landheldinpublicownership,foraparticularpurpose;or
Separatelyassessedtolocalauthoritytaxes,individualunitwithinbuilding.
2.135 Preschool:
Aschoolforyoungchildren,alsoknownaskindergartenornursery
2.136 Pretreatment
Means any processing of industrial waste or waste designed to reduce any characteristic in
waste,beforedischargetothewastewatersystem.
2.137 ProhibitedIndustrialwaste
Means a industrialwastehaving physical and chemicalcharacteristics inexcess asdecidedby
GPCB.
2.138 PublicInstitutionalBuilding
Means a building or a space owned and operated by Government, SemiGovernment
organisations,usedorconstructedoradaptedtobeusedasanofficeorasahospital,college,
school, public hall, public exhibition or other similar public purpose activities. This includes
institutionalbuildingssuchasPoliceStation,FireStation,Medicalfacility,PublicLibrary,Civic
Centre,WardandZonalOfficesforAppropriateAuthority.
2.139 PublicLibrary
Meansalibrarythatisaccessiblebythepublicandisgenerallyfundedfrompublicsourcesand
runbyMunicipalCorporationorothergovernment,semigovernmentorganizationsetc.
2.140 PublicPurpose
TheexpressionofPublicPurposeincludes:
I. Theprovisionoflandforpublicpurposeinadevelopmentplan,TownPlanningScheme
asenumeratedintheAct.

II. Theprovisionofvillagesites,ortheextension,planneddevelopmentorimprovementof
existingvillagesites;
III. Theprovisionoflandfortownorruralplanning;
IV. Theprovisionoflandforplanneddevelopmentoflandfrompublicfundsinpursuanceof
anyschemeorpolicyofGovernmentandsubsequentdisposalthereofinwholeorinpart
bylease,assignmentoroutrightsalewiththeobjectofsecuringfurtherdevelopmentas
planned;
V. Theprovisionoflandforacorporationownedorcontrolledbythestate;
VI. The provision of land for residential purposes to the poor or landless or to persons
residing in areas affected by natural calamities, or to persons displaced or affected by
reason of the implementation if any scheme undertaken by Government, any local
Authorityoracorporationownedorcontrolledbythestate;
VII. Theprovisionoflandforcarryingoutanyeducational,infrastructurehousing,healthor
slumclearanceschemesponsoredforthepurposeofUnion,anyState,localauthorityor
anyotherauthorityorbodyestablishedbyorunderanylawforthetimebeinginforce
VIII. TheprovisionoflandforanyotherschemeofdevelopmentsponsoredbyGovernment
orwiththepriorapprovalofappropriateGovernment,byalocalAuthority;
IX. The provision of any premises or building for locating a public office, but, does not
includeacquisitionoflandforCompanies.
X. Theprovisionoflandforinstitutionforphysicallychallengedperson

2.141 RefugeArea
Meansanareawherepersonsunabletouse
stairwayscanremaintemporarilyandawait
instructions or assistance during emergency
evacuationsituation.

2.142 RetentionofNonconformingActivity
Means an activity or use which is allowed to continue, not withstanding its nonconforming
natureinrelationtotheusepermittedintheadjoiningorsurroundingarea.

2.143 ResearchCenter
MeansaBuildingcompletelydedicatedforcarryingoutresearchinaparticularfield.

2.144 Restaurant
Meansacommercialestablishmentwheremealsarepreparedandservedtocustomers

2.145 Road/Street
Means any highway, street, service road lane, pathway, alley, stairway, passageway,
carriageway, footway,square place or bridge,whether athoroughfareornot, overwhich the
public have a right of passage or access or have passed and had access uninterruptedly for a
specifiedperiod,whetherexistingorproposedinanyscheme,andincludesallbundschannels,
ditches, stormwater drains, culverts, sidewalks, traffic islands, roadside trees and, hedges
retainingwalls,fences,barriersandrailingswithinthestreetlines.

2.146 Road/StreetLevelorGrade
Meanstheofficiallyestablishedelevationorgradeofthecentrelineofthestreetuponwhicha
plotfronts,andifthereisnoofficiallyestablishedgrade,theexistinggradeofthestreetatits
midpoint.
2.147 Road/StreetLine
Meansthelinedefiningthesidelimitsofaroad/street.
2.148 RoadWidthorWidthofRoad/Street
Means the whole extent of space within the boundaries of a road when applied to a new
road/street, as laid down in the city survey, development plan, Town Planning Scheme or
prescribedroadlinesbyanyactorlaw.Theclearaveragewidthoftheexistingcarriagewayand
footpathsonlyonwhichthebuildingorplotlineabuts.Theaveragewidthshallbecomputedby
takinglengthofstreetbetweentwoextremepointsonBuildingunitabuttingthestreetatright
anglestothedirectionofsuchstreetsexcludingthestepsprojections,forecourts,openareasof
otherspacesinfrontofthebuildingerectedorintendedtobeerected.Howeverincasewhere
aregularlineofstreetisprescribedbytheCompetentAuthority,suchwidthshallbeconsidered
forthepurposeofcomputingbuildingheight.
2.149 RoofExit
Meansameansofescapewithaccessontotheroofofabuilding.
2.150 RowHouse
Meansaresidentialbuilding,oftenofsimilaroridenticaldesign,situatedsidebysideandjoined
bycommonwalls.
2.151 School
Meansabuildingorplaceorpartthereofthatisusedforeducationaluse.
2.151.1 PreSchool
Meansanurseryorkindergartenforchildren.
2.151.2 PrimarySchool
Meansaschoolforchildrenstartingfromstandard1stuptostandard8th
2.151.3 SecondarySchool
Meansaschoolforchildrenstartingfromstandard9thupto10th
2.151.4 HigherSecondarySchool
Meansaschoolforchildrenfromstandard11thand12th
2.152 ServiceApartment
Means a type of furnished apartment including kitchen or cooking facility available for short
termorlongtermstays,whichprovidesamenitiesfordailyuse.
2.153 ServiceRoad
Meansaroad/laneprovidedatthefront,rearsideofaplotforservicepurposes
2.154 Seweragesystem
Means all types of sewer, appurtenances, pumping stations, storage tanks, waste water
treatmentfacilityplants,marineoutfallsandotherrelatedstructuresownedbytheurbanlocal
body and used for the reception, treatment and disposal of waste water and also termed as
"wastewatersystem"
2.155 SEZ
Means a Special Economic Zone as per The Gujarat Special Economic Zone 2004 and The
SpecialEconomicZone2005asamendedbytimetotimesubjecttothisregulation.
2.156 Shop
Meansabuildingorpartofabuildingwheregoodsorservicesaresold
2.157 ShoppingCenterorCommercialCenter
Means a mercantile establishment consisting of multiple number of shops with adjacent
parking.
2.158 ShoppingMall
Means a mercantile establishment consisting
of complex of shops representing leading
merchandisers; usually includes restaurants
and a convenient parking area; a modern
versionofthetraditionalmarketplace.
2.159 SIR
MeansaSpecialInvestmentRegionasperthe
Gujarat Special Investment Region Act No2,
2009 as amended by time to time subject to
thisregulation.
2.160 SkipFloor
A floor designated for holding occupants in a highrise residential buildings during fire
calamities,tillthetimetheyarerescued.Thisfloormightincluderefugearea.Skipfloormaybe
usedasserviceareasexcludinghabitableuses.
2.161 SlumRehabilitation
Means the Rehabilitation And Development carried out as per The Rehabilitation and
RedevelopmentAct2010asamendedbytimetotimesubjecttothisregulation.
2.162 SolarAssistedwaterheatingsystem
Meansadevicetoheatwaterusingsolarenergyasheatsource.
2.163 SpecialBuilding
Meansabuildingusedorvisitedbylargenumbersofpeople,suchascinematheatre,drivein
theatre,assemblyhallorauditorium,townhall,lecturehall,exhibitionhall,theatre,museum,
stadium,communityhall,marriagehall,multiplex,shoppingmall,telephoneexchange.
2.164 SportsComplex
Meansanestablishmentdesignedtoprovidefacilitiesforarangeofsportsandleisureactivities.
2.165 StairCabinorStairCover
Means a structure with a covering roof over a staircase
and its landing built to enclose only the stairs for the
purpose of providing protection from the weather, and
nottobeusedforhumanhabitation.
2.166 Staircase
Meansaflightorseriesofflightsofstepswiththesupportingframework,casing,andbalusters,
constructedtoconnectdifferentfloorsorlevelsinabuilding.
2.167 Stairwell
Meansaverticalshaftaroundwhichastaircasehasbeenbuilt.
2.168 Storey
Meanstheportionofabuilding includedbetween thesurfaceofanyfloorandthesurfaceof
thefloornextaboveit,oriftherebenoflooraboveit,thenthespacebetweenanyfloorand
theceilingnextaboveit.
2.169 SwimmingPool
Means a structure, in openair or enclosed, often a concretelined excavation of rectangular
shape,whichisfilledwithwaterandusedforswimming.
2.170 TemporaryStructure
Means structures erected for temporary purpose or ceremonial occasions such as tents,
hutments,shaminana,etc.
2.171 TenementBuilding
Means a residential dwelling unit constructed in a detached or semidetached manner. Each
dwelling unit in a tenement building is designed and constructed for separate entry with
independentsanitaryprovisions.
2.172 Theatre
Meansabuildingdesignedfortheperformanceofplays,operasormotionpictureshowsetc.
2.173 Township
MeansparceloflandownedbyaTownshipDevelopersubjecttoResidentialTownshipAct2009
asamendedbytimetotime,subjecttothisregulation.
2.174 TradableDevelopmentRights(TDR)
Means an incentivisation mechanism by which the Tradable Floor Space assigned to one
buildingcanbetradedforuseonanotherbuildingunit.Thecompetentauthorityshallidentify
thebuildingseligibleforsellingtheTDR,amountoffloorspaceavailablefortrading(asspecified
in10.4.3).
2.175 TrainingCenter
Meansaplacewherepeopleundergoskillstrainingforwork.Typicallyprivatetraininginstitutes
forvariousprofessionalexams.
2.176 TravelDistance
Meansthedistancetobetravelledbyauser
from any point in a building to a protected
escaperoute,externalescaperouteorfinal
exit.
2.177 TrunkInfrastructure
Means a higher order development infrastructure supplied by the local Government or State
infrastructure provider and primarily intended to provide network distribution and collection
functionsorprovideservicessharedbyanumberofdevelopments.
2.178 University
Means aninstitutionofhigher educationandresearchwhich grantsacademic degreesin a
varietyofsubjectsandprovidesbothundergraduateeducationandpostgraduateeducation.
2.179 UnsafeBuilding
Meansabuildingwhich,
(i)isstructurallyunsafe;
(ii)isinsanitary;
(iii)isnotprovidedwithadequatemeansofegress;
(iv)constitutesafirehazard;
(v)isdangeroustohumanlife;
(vi) in relation to its existing use constitutes a hazard to safety or health or public welfare by
reasonsofinadequatemaintenance,dilapidationorabandonment.
2.180 Use
Means the principal occupancy in an approved building for which a building or a part of it is
usedorintendedtobeused,includingcontingentsubsidiaryoccupancies.

2.181 UseAgricultural
Means use of land for horticulture, farming, raising of crops, fruits, vegetables, grass, fodder,
trees or any other kind of cultivation, breeding and keeping of livestock, including horses,
donkeys, mules, pigs, fish, poultry and bees, and the use of land for any purpose which is
ancillarytoitscultivationortoanyotheragriculturalpurpose.
2.182 UseAssembly
Means a building or place or part thereof that is used for congregation of people for the
cultural, recreational or social purpose such as auditorium, town hall, theatre hall, cinema
theatre, exhibition hall, party plot, community hall, banquet hall, dance hall, multiplex,
shoppingmall,stadium.
2.183 UseBusiness
Means any building or place or part thereof used for transaction or keeping of books and
recordssuchasoffices,banks,professionalestablishments,courthouses.Useforofficeincludes
work for the purpose of administration, clerical work, handling money, telephone, telegraph
andcomputeroperation.
2.184 UseCommercial
Meansanybuildingorplaceorpartthereofusedformercantileandbusinessuse.
2.185 UseDwelling
Meansabuildingorplaceorpartthereofthatisusedforhabitationbyanindividualorfamily
unit.
2.185.1 DetachedDwelling
Meansadetachedbuildingwithwallsandroofsthatareindependentofanyotherbuildingand
hasopenspaceonallsides.
2.185.2 SemidetachedDwelling
Meansabuildingwithoneormoresidesattachedwiththewallandroofofanotherbuilding.
2.185.3 MultistoriedDwelling
Means a building with two or more floors used for habitation of multiple families and/or
individualssuchasapartments,flats,hostels,lodgingandboarding.
2.186 UseEducational
Means a building or place or part thereof that is exclusively used for a preschool, school,
college,recognisedbytheappropriateBoardorUniversity,oranyotherCompetentAuthority
involvingassemblyforinstruction,educationorrecreation,incidentaltoeducationaluse.Such
use includes other incidental uses such as a library or a research institution, quarters for
essential staff to reside in the premises, and a building used as a hostel for an educational
institutionwhethersituatedinitscampusornot.

2.187 UseHospitality
Meansacommercialestablishmentinbuildingorplaceorpartthereofprovidinglodgingand
usuallymeals,entertainment,andvariouspersonalservicestopubliconashorttermbasis.
2.188 UseIndustrial
Means a building or space or part thereof wherein products or, material are fabricated,
assembled or processed, such as assembly plants, laboratories, power plants, refineries, gas
plants,mills,dairiesandfactories.
2.189 UseInstitutional
Means a building or place or part thereof used for healthcare facility such as medical centre,
hospitals, nursinghomes andcare centresforelderly, destitute,orphans,abandoned women,
childrenandinfants.
2.190 UseMercantile
Meansabuildingorplaceorpartthereofusedfordisplayandsaleofwholesaleorretailgoods
ormerchandise,includingancillaryusessuchasoffice,storageandservicefacilitiesinthesame
premise. This use includes shops, stores, markets, shopping centre, shopping mall, wholesale
market.
2.191 UsePublicUtility
Means a building or premise or part there of constructed by Government, SemiGovernment
organisations,publicsectorundertakings,registeredCharitableTrustsfornonprofitablepublic
activities. This includes infrastructural and safety facilities such as electrical substation, fire
station, busstation, bus terminals, fuelling station, multilevel parking, water purification
facility,pumpingstation,postalnetworks,andcommunicationnetworks.
2.192 UsePublicInstitutional
Means institutional facilities in a building or premise or part there of, constructed by
Government,SemiGovernmentorganisations,publicsectorundertakings,registeredCharitable
Trusts for nonprofitable public activities This includes institutional buildings such as Police
Station, Medical facility, Public Library, Civic Centre, Ward and Zonal Offices for Appropriate
Authority.
2.193 UseResidential
Meansabuildinginwhichsleepingaccommodationisprovidedfornormalresidentialpurposes,
withorwithoutcookingordiningfacilities,andincludesoneormorefamilydwellings,hostels,
dormitories,apartmenthouses,flatsandprivategaragesofsuchbuildings.
2.194 UseReligious
Means a building or place dedicated to accommodation and service of Religion or other such
objectsofreligiousnature.Itmayhavedifferentnomenclatureindifferentreligionsliketemple,
mosque,church,gurudwara,synagogue,upashraya,santniwasandmayhaveancillaryfacilities
likeashram,bathingghat,madrasaandgaushala.
2.195 UseStorage
Means a building or place or part there of used primarily for storage or shelter of goods and
merchandise. Such use includes warehouse, cold storage, freight depot, transit shed, store
house,publicgarage,hangar,grainelevator,barn.
2.196 Ventilation
Meansthesupplyofoutsideairinto,ortheremovalofinsideairfromanenclosedspace.
2.197 Waste
Meansanywaterwithmatterinsolutionorsuspension,domesticwastewater,orliquidwaste
andincludessewageforthepurposeoftheseregulations.
2.198 WaterCloset(W.C)
Means a privy with an arrangement for flushing the pan with water, but does not include a
bathroom.
2.199 WaterCourse
Means a natural channel or an artificial channel formed by draining or diversion of a natural
channelmeantforcarryingclear,stormorwastewater.
2.200 WaterBody/Talav/Lake
Meansanaturalexistinglowlyinggroundforminganaturalwaterbodyorwhereinrainwater
gets collected and/or plots designated as Talav under the revised development plan or any
otherlegitimaterecords.
2.201 Warehouse
Meansabuildingorplaceorpartthereofthatisusedorintendedtobeusedforthestorageof
goods for stocking, sale or similar purpose. It usually has loading docks to load and unload
goods from trucks and often have cranes and forklifts for moving goods in and around the
structure.
2.202 WaysideShop
Meansashopthatissituatedatornearthesideofaroad,pathorhighway.
2.203 Wholesale
Means an establishment wholly or partly engaged in wholesale trade and manufactures
wholesaleoutlets,includingrelatedstoragefacilities,warehousesandestablishmentsengaged
intrucktransport,includingtrucktransportbookingwarehouses.
2.204 Window
Meansanopeningotherthanadoor,totheoutsideofabuilding,whichprovidesallorpartof
therequiredlightandventilation.

2.205 WoodWorkshop
Means a small establishment where large logs of woods are cut and stored or in some case
manufacturingorhandicraftsofwoodenmaterialslikeplywood,artefacts,etcarecarriedout.
2.206 Zoo
Meansagardenorparkwherewildanimalsarekeptforexhibition.

SectionB:
ProcedureRegulations

3.0 DevelopmentPERMISSIONANDBUILDINGUSE
PERMISSION

3.1 DevelopmentPermissionRequired
SubjecttoprovisionsofSection26,27,28,34and49oftheAct,nopersonshallundertakeany
building or development activity in or over any land without obtaining a Development
Permission prior to commencement of building or development activity. A Development
PermissionshallmeanPermissionfordevelopmentgrantedbytheCompetentAuthority.

3.2 DevelopmentPermissionNotRequired
NoDevelopmentPermissionshallberequiredforundertakingbuildingworkslistedinSchedule
1.

3.3 GrantofaDevelopmentPermission
Grant of a Development Permission by the Competent Authority shall mean an acceptance by
the Competent Authority that the development requirements of the proposed building, for
whichDevelopmentPermissionhasbeengranted,conformstotheseDevelopmentRegulations,
and that the person holding the Development Permission may undertake proposed
developmentorconstructionoftheproposedbuildingwithinthelimitsoftheDevelopmentArea
inconformitywiththeDevelopmentPlanProposals.

Itdoesnotconstituteacceptanceofcorrectness,confirmation,approvalorendorsementof:
(a) Title, ownership, and easement rights of the Buildingunit for which the building is
proposed;
(b) VariationinareafromrecordedareasofaBuildingunit;
(c) LocationandboundaryofBuildingunit;
(d) Workmanship,soundnessofmaterialandstructuralsafetyoftheproposedbuilding;
(e) Structuralreportsandstructuraldrawings

andshallnotbindorrendertheCompetentAuthorityliableinanywayinregardto(a),(b),(c)
(d)and(e)above.

3.3.1 Liability
NotwithstandinganyDevelopmentPermissiongrantedundertheActandtheseRegulations,any
personundertakinganydevelopmentworkshallcontinuetobewhollyandsolelyliableforany
injuryordamageorlosswhatsoeverthatmaybecausedtoanyoneinoraroundtheareaduring
such construction and no liability whatsoever in this regard shall be cast on the Competent
Authorityoranyofficer/employeetowhompowerhasbeendelegated.

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3.4 DevelopmentRequirements
DevelopmentRequirementsofthefollowingaspectsshallbemandatoryandmaybeexamined
bytheCompetentAuthorityforensuringcomplianceofthedevelopmenttotheseRegulations:
1. PermissibleGroundCoverage
2. PermissibleFloorSpaceIndex
3. PermissibleHeightandthevariousfloors
4. PermissibleOpenSpacesenforcedundertheseRegulationsCommonPlot,MarginalOpen
Spaces,Setbacksandotheropenspaces.
5. PermissibleUsesofLandandBuildings
6. Arrangementsofstairs,lifts,corridorsandparking
7. Minimumrequirementofsanitaryfacility
8. MinimumCommonFacility
9. Requiredlightandventilation
10. MinimumrequirementofFirePreventionandSafety,andClearancefromChiefFireOfficer
asapplicable.

3.5 LapseofDevelopmentPermission
A Development Permission shall mean to have lapsed if construction of the building is not
commencedwithintheperiodstipulatedinRegulationNo.6.5.2

3.6 CancellationofDevelopmentPermission
Cancellation of a Development Permission by the Competent Authority shall mean that the
Development Permission shall no longer be valid, and that the permission granted by the
CompetentAuthoritytoundertakeconstructionstandswithdrawn.

The Development Permission, if secured by any person by any misrepresentation or by
producing false documents, will be treated as revoked and scrutiny fees paid for such
developmentshallbedeemedtohavebeenforfeited.

FollowingCancellationofaDevelopmentPermission,constructionmaynolongerbeundertaken
on the Buildingunit for which the Development Permission was granted. A Notice of
CancellationofDevelopmentPermissionshallbeissuedinwritingbytheCompetentAuthority.

3.7 UnauthorizedBuilding
Anybuildingordevelopment,requiringaDevelopmentPermission,undertakenwithoutgrantof
DevelopmentPermission,orundertakenaftertheDevelopmentPermissionhaslapsed,or,after
theDevelopmentPermissionhasbeencancelled,revokedorsuspended,shallbedeemedtobe
anUnauthorizedBuilding.

3.7.1 DealingwithUnauthorizedBuilding
If the Competent Authority deems the construction of any building to be an Unauthorised
Construction, it may, by a written notice, require the person undertaking construction of the
buildingtostopthesameforthwith.Ifthepersoncarryingoutsuchworkordoingsuchthingis

nottheowneratthetimeofgivingsuchnotice,suchpersonshallbeliableforcarryingoutthe
requisitionsoftheCompetentAuthority.

Incaseofunauthoriseddevelopment,theCompetentAuthorityshall:
(a) Takesuitableactionwhichmayincludedemolitionofunauthorisedworksasprovidedin
theAct.
(b) Issuedirectionsforthealterationorreconstructionofanyworksspecifiedthathavenot
beencommencedorcompleted.
(c) TakesuitableactionagainstthePersonsonRecord.

Ifwithintheperiodspecifiedinsuchwrittennotice,therequisitionscontainedthereinarenot
carried out by the said person or owner, as the case may be, the Competent Authority may
removeorundosuchthingandtheexpensesthereofshallbepaidbysuchpersonorowneras
thecasemaybe.Thecost(s)ofundertakingthesemeasuresshallbepaidbythesaidperson.

If such building is not stopped forthwith, the Competent Authority may direct the person
undertakingsuchconstructiontoberemovedfromthepremises,maysealtheBuildingunit,and
maycausesuchnecessarymeasuresincludingpoliceinterventiontoensurethatthepersondoes
not reenter the Buildingunit without written permission of the Competent Authority.
Permissiontoreenterthebuildingpremiseshallonlybegrantedforthepurposeofcarryingout
anyworkofreinstatement.

In cases where development has already started/commenced on site without obtaining
DevelopmentPermission,butwherethisdevelopmentisinaccordancewiththeseRegulations,
the Competent Authority may grant Development Permission on the merits of each individual
case.SuchdevelopmentwillbeconsideredunauthorisedandoverandabovetheDevelopment
PermissionScrutinyfeesasleviableandstipulatedinSchedule3,penaltyshallbechargedasper
Schedule6.

3.8 Procedures for Obtaining, Revising and Revalidating a Development
Permission

3.8.1 ObtainingaDevelopmentPermission
On receipt of a duly completed application for Development Permission, the Competent
Authority shall scrutinize the application in detail before grant of Development Permission, to
verify whether the design and specifications of the proposed building comply with these
Regulations.

TheprocedureforobtainingaDevelopmentPermissionisspecifiedinRegulationNo.5.1.

3.8.2 RevisingaDevelopmentPermission
Changesorrevisionsinthesanctioneddesignandspecificationofabuildingmaybemadeifa
RevisedDevelopmentPermissionisobtainedbeforeconstructionisundertakenontheportion
ofthebuildingthatdeviatesfromtheSanctionedDesignRequirements.


RevisionofDevelopmentPermissionshallbemandatoryinthefollowingconditions:
1. ChangeinOwnership
2. IncreaseinutilisedFSI
3. ReductioninParkingarea
4. ChangeinOrientationoftheBuilding
5. ChangeinsizeorlocationoftheCommonPlot
6. ChangeinuseofBuildingorpartthereof

For any of the above mentioned changes in a building during the course of construction, the
owner should apply for a Revised Development Permission for the Buildingunit or part of
Buildingunitasthecasemaybe.ThemodifiedDevelopmentRequirementsmaybeexaminedby
the Competent Authority for ensuring compliance of the building to these Development
Regulations. No deviations in contravention of the provisions of the act, and/or these
regulationsshallbepermitted.

ProceduresforobtainingaRevisedDevelopmentPermissionarespecifiedinRegulationNo.5.2.

3.8.3 RevalidatingaDevelopmentPermission
A Development Permission may be revalidated provided procedural requirements for
revalidatingaDevelopmentPermissionaremetwith.

A Development Permission that may lapse due to noncommencement of work, may be
revalidatedforaperiodofoneyear.Therevalidatedperiodshallinnocaseexceedthreeyearsin
theaggregatethatisforatotalperiodoffouryears.Theperiodofvalidityshallbeginfromthe
dateofcommencementcertificate/developmentpermission.

TheproceduresforrevalidatingaDevelopmentPermissionarespecifiedinRegulationNo.5.3.

3.9 BuildingUsePermissionRequired
It is mandatory to obtain a Building Use Permission from the Competent Authority prior to
occupancyorusebeingmadeofanybuilding.

3.10 GrantofBuildingUsePermission
GrantofaBuildingUsePermissionbytheCompetentAuthorityshallmeananacceptancethat
the construction of the building has conformed to the sanctioned design requirements as per
Regulation3.4andthattheOwnermayusethebuildinginconformitywiththeSanctionedUse
ofthebuilding.

GrantofaBuildingUsePermissiondoesnotconstituteacceptanceofcorrectness,confirmation,
approvalorendorsementofandshallnotbindorrendertheCompetentAuthorityliableinany
wayinregardto:
(a) Title,ownership,andeasementrightsoftheplotonwhichbuildingisproposed
(b) Workmanship,soundnessofmaterialandstructuralsafetyofthebuilding
(c) VariationinareafromrecordedareasofaBuildingunit
(d) Locationandboundaryofbuildingunit

(e) Safetyoftheusersofthebuilding
(f) NOCfromAppropriateAuthority
(g) Structuralreportsandstructuraldrawings

3.11 RevocationofBuildingUsePermission
RevocationofaBuildingUsePermissionshallmeanthattheBuildingUsePermissionisnolonger
validandthattheCompetentAuthorityhaswithdrawnthepermissiongrantedtomakeuseof
thebuilding.

AftertheRevocationofaBuildingUsePermission,usemaynolongerbemadeofthebuildingfor
which the Building Use Permission has been revoked. Notice of Revocation of a Building Use
Permissionshallbeissuedinwriting.

3.12 UnauthorizedUseofBuilding
Useofanybuildingorpartofabuilding,withoutaBuildingUsePermissionorinamannerthat
doesnotconformwithitsSanctionedUseorafteraBuildingUsePermissionhasbeenrevoked,
shallbedeemedtobeUnauthorizedUseofBuilding.

The Competent Authority may declare the use of any building to be an Unauthorized Use if it
deemsthebuildingtobe unsafe forhabitationorif itsuseposesa dangertopublichealthor
safety.

3.12.1 DealingwithUnauthorizedUseofBuildingandUnsafeBuildings
If the Competent Authority deems the use of any building or part of a building to be an
UnauthorisedUseofBuilding,itshall,byawrittennotice,communicatethereasonandrequire
the person making unauthorised use of building to stop the same. This written notice may be
affixedtoanypartofthepremiseandshallbedeemedasufficientintimationtotheoccupierof
suchbuildingorpartofbuilding.

Ifunauthoriseduseisnotstopped,theCompetentAuthoritymaydirectthepersonmakingsuch
usetoberemovedfromthebuildingandmaycausesuchnecessarymeasuresincludingpolice
intervention to be taken to ensure that the person does not reenter the building without
written permission of the Competent Authority. The owner or occupier may be directed to
restore by repairs, demolish or carry out any other modifications. The cost(s) of undertaking
thesemeasuresshallbepaidbythesaidperson.

IfauseofabuildingorpartofabuildingisdeemedtobeUnauthorizedUsesolelyonaccountof
aBuildingUsePermissionnothavingbeingobtainedpriortousebeingmadeofthebuildingor
partofabuildingandifthesaiduseofbuildingisinconformitywithDevelopmentRegulations
prescribed in Section C Planning Regulations and with Section D Performance Regulations,
theOwnermayapplyforaBuildingUsePermission.Furtheruseofbuildingorpartofabuilding
maybeundertakenafterobtainingavalidBuildingUsePermission.Penaltyforundertakingsuch
Unauthorized Use of building or part of a building shall by payable before a Building Use
PermissionisgrantedandisstipulatedinSchedule16.


3.13 ProcedureforObtainingBuildingUsePermission

3.13.1 BuildingUsePermission
The Competent Authority, on receipt of Notice of Completion of Construction and a duly
completedapplicationforBuildingUsePermission,shallinspecttheconstructedbuildingbefore
granting a Building Use Permission, to verify its compliance to the sanctioned design and
specificationswithin21daysfromthedateofreceiptoftheapplication.

3.13.2 PermissiontoChangeaSanctionedUseofaBuilding
Nobuildingorpremisesshallbechangedorconvertedtoauseotherthanthesanctioneduse
withoutpriorpermissionoftheAuthorityinwriting.Changeofusenotinconformitywiththese
regulationsshallnotbepermissible.

The Sanctioned Use of a building may be changed provided that the new use complies with
theseregulations.

TheprocedureforchangingtheSanctionedUseofabuildingorpartofabuildingisspecifiedin
RegulationNo.7.2.

3.14 Relaxation

3.14.1 GrantofRelaxation
GrantofaRelaxationshallmeangrantofpermissiontodeviatefromaspecificRegulation.
1. InthecaseofBuildingunit/plotownedby:
i. competentauthority;
ii. government;
iii. governmentundertakings;
Competent Authority may for reasons to be recorded in writing relax or waive any of the
regulations in the public interest. Provided that no relaxation or waive of any of the
development regulations concerning maximum builtuparea on any floor, common plot,
common open plot, marginal open space, F.S.I., parking and provisions of buildings taller
than15mtsshallbemade.
2. Notwithstanding anything contained in foregoing regulations in case where these
regulationscausehardshipstotheownersbecauseoftheirapplicationtothealterationsnot
involvingadditiontotheexistingstructureserectedpriortothecomingintoforceofthese
regulations, the competent authority after considering the merits of each individual case
mayrelaxorwaive,forreasonstoberecordedinwritingandregulationwithoutcausingany
adverse effects on the fire and structural safety requirements for the buildings. Provided
thatthisrelaxationshallnotbemadeinanyregulationsforbuildingstallerthan15mts.
3. In the case of existing Buildingunits for which the layout and subdivision may have been
approvedbyaCompetentAuthority;orBuildingunitsaffectedbyroadwidening;andbythe
DevelopmentPlanproposalsmadeintheDevelopmentPlan,iftheCompetentAuthorityis
oftheopinionthatsuchBuildingunitshavebecomeincapableofreasonabledevelopment
unlessalloranyoftherequirementsofPlanningRegulationsaresuitablyrelaxedorwaived

theCompetentAuthoritymay,forreasonstoberecordedinwriting,relaxtherequirement
oftheabovementionedregulations.
4. No relaxation in FSI shall be made in any of the regulations meant for any Buildingunit
having height more than 15mts. Irrespective of provisions made above, in case of
development for religious building, e.g. temple, church, mosque, agiari etc. up to 0.6 FSI
only.

3.15 Competent Authority to Clarify and Interpret Provisions of the
Regulations
Competent Authority shall clarify or interpret provisions of these Regulations, as specified
below. Clarifications or interpretations made by the Competent Authority shall be final and
binding.
1. Decide on matters where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement,
decisionordeterminationmadebyanyCompetentAuthorityunderdelegationofpowersin
RegulationsorinterpretationintheapplicationoftheseRegulations.
2. Interpretationofroadalignmentaspersitesituation.
3. Authorizetheerectionofabuildingortheuseofpremisesforapublicserviceundertaking
forpublicutilitypurposesonly,wherehe/shefindssuchanauthorizationtobereasonably
necessaryforthepublicconvenienceandwelfare,evenifitisnotpermittedinanylanduse
classification.
4. Inspecificcaseswhereaclearlydemonstrablehardshipiscaused,theCompetentAuthority
may, for reasons to be recorded in writing by special permission, permit any of the
dimensions prescribed in these Regulations to be modified, except those relating to Floor
Space Indices unless otherwise permitted under these regulations, provided that the
relaxationshallnotaffectthehealth,safety,firesafety,structuralsafetyandpublicsafetyof
theinhabitantsofthebuildinganditsneighbourhood.

3.16 Development Undertaken on Behalf of Government and Appropriate
Authority
Whereanappropriateauthorityintendstocarryoutdevelopmentoflandforitsownpurposein
theexerciseofitspowersunderanylawforthetimebeinginforce,suchdevelopmentshallbe
in conformity with the development plan and of the regulations relating to construction of
buildings.

AspertheprovisionsofSection39oftheActandRule15oftheRules,theOfficeinChargeofa
GovernmentDepartmentshallinforminwritingtotheCompetentAuthorityoftheintentionto
carryoutdevelopmentforitspurposealongwithsuchdevelopmentorconstructionalongwith
otherrequireddocumentsanddrawingsasstipulatedinSchedule21.

3.17 Penalties
AnypersoncontraveninganyoftheRegulationsorProvisionsoftheDevelopmentPlanshallon
suchcontraventionbeliabletoapunishmentasprovidedintheGujaratTownPlanning&Urban
DevelopmentAct1976andRulesframedthereunderasinforcefromtimetotime.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIESOFOWNERAND/ORdeveloper
ANDPERSONSONRECORD

4.1 RegistrationofPersonsonRecord(POR)
4.1.1 RegisteringwiththeCompetentAuthority
The Competent Authority shall register architects, Developer, engineers, structural engineers
and clerk of works as Architects on Record (AOR), Developer on record (DOR) Engineers on
Record (EOR), Structural Engineers on Record (SEOR) and Clerk of Works on Record (COWOR)
respectivelyoftheCompetentAuthority.FireprotectionconsultantsshallberegisteredasFire
ProtectionConsultantonRecord(FPCOR)bytheChiefFireOffice.Applicationsforregistration
shouldbemadeintheformatprescribedinFormNo.1.

4.1.2 MinimumQualificationsandCompetenceRequirements
Minimum qualificationsandcompetencerequirementsforbeingconsideredforregistrationas
PersonsonRecordarespecifiedinSchedule7.

4.1.3 RegistrationFee
Registration Fee for registering as Persons on Record with the Competent Authority shall be
determined by the Competent Authority and are specified in Schedule 8. The fees shall be
revisedfromtimetotime.

4.2 RevocationofRegistration
A registration shall be liable to be revoked temporarily or permanently by the Competent
Authority if the registered person is found guilty of negligence or default in discharge of his
responsibilities and duties or of any breach of any of these Regulations. In any such case, the
saidpersonshallbegivenashowcausenoticeandreasonableopportunityofbeingheardwithin
theperiodof7daysofthereceiptofthenoticebytheCompetentAuthorityforthepurposeof
theseRegulations.

4.3 ResponsibilitiesofOwnerorDeveloper
4.3.1 OwnerorDevelopertoApplyforaDevelopmentPermission
The application for a Development Permission shall be made by Owner or Developer of the
Buildingunitonwhichbuildingisproposed.

4.3.2 ResponsibilitiesofOwnerorDeveloper
TheOwnerorDevelopershall:
1. beresponsibleforensuringthatthebuildingcomplieswithDevelopmentRegulations
2. appoint an Architect on Record / Engineer on Record to ensure compliance with all
proceduralrequirementsspecifiedinSectionB:ProcedureRegulations,andtocertifythat
the architectural design and specifications of the proposed building comply with the
regulations in Section C Planning Regulations and with Section D Performance
Regulations

3. appoint a Structural Engineer on Record to certify that the structural design and
specificationsoftheproposedbuildingcomplywiththeseregulations
4. appoint a Clerk of Works on Record irrespective of type of building/construction in all
Buildingunitshavingproposedbuiltupareasmorethan1000sq.mts.foroverallconstant
supervisionofconstructionworkonsiteandsuchpersonappointedshallnotbeallowedto
supervisemorethantensuchsiteatatime.
5. certify along with the Clerk of Works on Record thatthe construction of thebuilding has
been undertaken as per detailed design and specifications stipulated by the Architect on
RecordorEngineeronRecordandtheStructuralEngineeronRecord
6. obtainaDevelopmentPermissionfromtheCompetentAuthoritypriortocommencement
ofbuilding
7. submit construction progress reports and certificates as required to the Competent
Authority
8. obtainaBuildingUsePermissionpriortomakinguseoroccupyingthebuilding
9. not cause or allow any deviations from the sanctioned drawings in the course of the
executionoftheprojectagainsttheinstructionofArchitect/Engineer/StructuralDesigner
/Clerk of Works and shall bear all responsibility for any irregularity committed in the use
andfunctionofthebuildingoritspartsforwhichtheapprovalhasbeenobtained.
10. ensure that no construction is undertaken during the period that the Development
Permissionhaslapsedorhasbeenrevoked
11. provide adequate safety measures for structural stability and protection against fire
hazards likely from installation of services like electrical installation, plumbing, drainage,
sanitation,watersupplyoranyotherrequirementsundertheregulations.
12. ensurethatonlynamesofpersonsonrecordaredisplayedonsiteandnoadditionalnames
arementioned.
13. berequiredtoproducetheconstructiondocumentsanditsintendeduseaspersanctioned
plantoanyprospectivebuyer.
14. Approval of drawings and acceptance of any statement, documents, structural report,
structuraldrawings,progresscertificate,orbuildingcompletioncertificateshallnotcharge
owner, engineer, architect, clerk of work and structural designer, Developer from their
responsibilities, imposed undertheact,theDevelopment Regulations and the lawof tort
andlocalActs.
15. The land owner shall be held responsible if any unauthorized construction, Addition and
AlterationisdonewithoutpriorpermissionofCompetentAuthority.
16. Takeadequatemeasurestoensurethatinthecourseofhiswork,nodamageiscausedto
the work under construction and the adjoining properties, no undue inconvenience is
causedtothepeopleinneighbourhoodandnonuisanceiscausedtotraffic&neighbouring
peoplebywayofnoise,dust,smell,vibrationetc.
4.4 ResponsibilitiesofallPOR
1. TheyshallinformtheCompetentAuthorityoftheiremployment/assignment/resignation
foranyworkwithin7daysofthedateofsuchemployment/assignment/resignation.
2. Theyshallprepareandsubmitallplans,neworrevisedasapplicable,documentsandother
details as required, in a neat, clean and legible manner and on a durable paper properly
arrangedandfoldedinaccordancewiththeprevailingRegulationsalongwiththesoftcopy
showingthisdata.

3. Theyshallsubmitplans,documentsanddetailswithoutanyscratchesorcorrections.Only
smallcorrectionswillbepermittedwithproperinitials.Theyshallcorrectlyrepresentallthe
siteconditionsincludingmaturetrees.
4. They shall personally comply with all requisitions/ queries received from the Competent
Authorityinconnectionwiththeworkundertheircharge,promptlyexpeditiouslyandfully
atonetime.Wheretheydonotagreewithrequisitions/queries,theyshallstateobjections
in writing, otherwise for noncompliance of any requisition/query within stipulated time,
theplansandapplicationsshallbefiledforthwith,andshallnotbereopened.
5. They shall immediately intimate to the owners the corrections and other changes they
makeontheplans,documentsanddetailsasperrequisitions/queriesfromtheCompetent
Authority.
6. They shall clearly indicate on every plan, document & submission, the details of their
designation such as registered AOR, EOR, SEOR, COWOR and FPCOR with registration
number,date,fullnameandtheiraddressbelowthesignatureforidentification.
7. They or their authorised agent or employee, shall not accept the employment for
preparationandsubmissionofplansdocumentsandsupervisionofanyworkifthesameis
intendedorproposedtobeorbeingexecutedoralreadyexecutedincontraventionofany
RegulationsorrulesundertheAct.
8. Approval of drawings and acceptance of any statement, documents, structural report,
structuraldrawings,progresscertificate,orbuildingcompletioncertificateshallnotcharge
owner,engineer,architect,clerkofworkandstructuraldesigner,Developer,Owner.From
theirresponsibilities,imposedundertheact,theDevelopmentRegulationsandthelawof
tortandlocalActs.
9. TheyshallstudyandbeconversantwiththeprovisionoftheLocalActs,therulesandmade
thereunder,TheGujaratTownPlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct1976,therulesand
regulations made there under, policy orders and standing orders approved by the
CompetentAuthorityandtheotherinstructionscirculatedbythecompetentAuthorityand
theprovisionsinforcefromtimetotimealongwiththeinstructionsprinted/mentionedon
prescribedapplicationform&permissionletter.

4.5 ResponsibilitiesofIndividualPersonsonRecord
ResponsibilitiesofPersonsonRecordshallbeasfollows:
4.5.1 ArchitectonRecord(abbreviatedasAOR)
TheArchitectonRecordshall:
1. be the Person on Record responsible for ensuring compliance with all procedural
requirementsspecifiedinSectionBProcedureRegulations,oftheseRegulations.
2. scrutinizeandverifythearchitecturaldesignandspecificationsoftheproposedbuilding
3. certifythatthearchitecturaldesignandspecificationoftheproposedbuildingcomplywith
theseRegulationsusingtheformatprescribedinFormNo.2
4. immediately inform the Competent Authority in writing, if in his/her opinion, the
construction of the building is not being undertaken in accordance with the sanctioned
designrequirementinaformatasperFormNo.3
5. informtheCompetentAuthorityinwriting,within7workingdays,ifforanyreasonhe/she
is relieved of his/her responsibilities or he/she relieves himself of responsibility as the
ArchitectonRecordforthebuildingusingtheformatprescribedinFormNo.4.Incaseof

terminationofservicesasArchitectonRecord,informtheCompetentAuthoritiesaboutthe
stage of work at which services are terminated. The registered architect appointed as
replacement of the preceding architect shall inform within 7 days about his/her
appointmentonthejob,andinformtheCompetentAuthorityofanydeviationthatmight
haveoccurredonthesitewithreferencetotheapproveddrawingsandthestageatwhich
he/she is taking over the charge. After Competent Authority has inspected the site for
his/herreport,thenewlyappointedarchitectshallallowtheworktoproceedunderhis/her
direction.
6. onbehalfoftheowner,submittheprogresscertificates,completioncertificatesandobtain
theBuildingUsePermissionasrequiredundertheregulations.
7. informtheCompetentAuthorityimmediatelyonterminationoftheservicesoftheSEORor
COWORandshallnotallowtheworktocontinuetillthevacancyisfilledbyappointmentof
another person and the certificate of appointment of such person is submitted in the
CompetentAuthoritywithin7daysofhisappointment.
8. instructtherelevantagencythatadequateprovisionsaremadeforensuringthesafetyof
workersandothersduringexcavation,constructionanderection.
9. instruct the relevant agency that adequate provisions are made for providing safe and
adequatetemporarystructuresrequiredforconstructionanddevelopment.

4.5.2 EngineeronRecord(abbreviatedasEOR)
TheEngineeronRecordshall:
1. be the Person on Record responsible for ensuring compliance with all procedural
requirementsspecifiedinSectionBProcedureRegulations,oftheseRegulations
2. scrutinizeandverifythestructuraldesignandspecificationsoftheproposedbuilding
3. certify that the structural design and specification of the proposed building comply with
theseRegulationsusingtheformatprescribedinFormNo.2A
4. immediately inform the Competent Authority in writing, if in his/her opinion, the
construction of the building is not being undertaken in accordance with the sanctioned
designrequirements,intheformatstipulatedinFormNo.3
5. informtheCompetentAuthorityinwriting,within7workingdays,ifforanyreasonhe/she
isrelievedofhis/herresponsibilitiesorhe/sherelieveshimself/herselfofresponsibilityas
theEngineeronRecordforthebuildingusingtheformatprescribedinFormNo.4.Incase
ofterminationofservicesasEngineeronRecord,informtheCompetentAuthoritiesabout
thestageofworkatwhichservicesareterminated.TheregisteredEngineerappointedas
replacement of the preceding Engineer shall inform within 7 days about his/her
appointmentonthejob,andinformtheCompetentAuthorityofanydeviationthatmight
haveoccurredonthesitewithreferencetotheapproveddrawingsandthestageatwhich
he/she is taking over the charge. After Competent Authority has inspected the site for
his/herreport,thenewlyappointedEngineershallallowtheworktoproceedunderhis/her
direction.
7. inform the Competent Authority immediately on termination of the services of the
StructuralEngineeronRecordorClerkofWorksonRecordandshallnotallowtheworkto
continuetillthevacancyisfilledbyappointmentofanotherpersonandthe certificateof
appointmentofsuchpersonissubmittedintheCompetentAuthoritywithin7daysofhis
appointment.
4.5.3 StructuralEngineeronRecord(abbreviatedasSEOR)
TheStructuralEngineeronRecordshall:
1. scrutinizeandverifythestructuraldesignandspecificationsoftheproposedbuilding
2. prepareareportofthestructuraldesign
3. supplytwocopiesofstructuraldrawingstotheCOWOR
4. advisetheOwner/Architect/ClerkofWorksforarrangingfortestsandtheirreportsforsoil,
buildingmaterialetc.forhisevaluationanddesignconsideration
5. submitthecertificateofstructuralsafetyandoverallstructuralsoundnessoftheproposed
building and its compliance to the Regulations to Competent Authority using the format
prescribedinFormNo.2B
6. To prepare detailed structural design and to prescribe the method and technique of its
execution strictly on the basis of the National Building Code or relevant Indian Standard
specifications.
7. detailedstructuraldrawingsandspecificationsforexecutionindicatingthereon,designlive
loads, safe soil bearing capacity, specifications of material, assumptions made in design,
specialprecautionstobetakenbycontractortosuitthedesignassumptionsetc.whatever
applicable.
8. immediately inform the Competent Authority in writing, if in his opinion, construction of
the building is not being undertaken in accordance with the structural design and
specificationsstipulatedbyhim,intheformatstipulatedinFormNo.3
9. incaseofseriousdefault,beblacklisted(deregistered)bytheCompetentAuthority
10. inform the Competent Authority in writing, within 7 working days, if for any reason he is
relievedofhisresponsibilitiesastheStructuralEngineeronRecordforthebuilding,using
theformatprescribedinFormNo.4
4.5.4 ClerkofWorksonRecord(abbreviatedasCOWOR)
TheClerkofWorksonRecordshall:
1. undertakeallnecessarymeasures,includingbutnotlimitedto,adequateinspectionduring
constructiontoensurethattheconstructionofthebuildingisundertakenasperdetailed
designandspecificationsstipulatedbytheAORandbytheSEOR
2. immediatelyinformtheCompetentAuthorityinwriting,ifinhisopinion,theconstruction
of the building is not being undertaken in accordance with the sanctioned design and
specifications,intheformatstipulatedinFormNo.3.
3. bringtothenoticeoftheSEORandAOR/EORanysituationorcircumstanceswhichinhis
opinionareliabletoendangerthesafetyofstructure.
relievedofhisresponsibilitiesorherelieveshimselfofresponsibilityastheClerkofWorks
for the building using the format prescribed in Form No. 4. In case of termination of
services as Clerk of Works, inform the Competent Authorities about the stage of work at
whichservicesareterminated.TheregisteredClerkofWorksappointedasreplacementof
theprecedingClerkofWorksshallinformwithin7daysabouthisappointmentonthejob,
andinformtheCompetentAuthorityofanydeviationthatmighthaveoccurredonthesite
with reference to the approved drawings and the stage at which he is taking over the
charge. After Competent Authority has inspected the site for his report, the newly
appointedarchitectshallallowtheworktoproceedunderhisdirection.
6. depositwiththeCompetentAuthorityonesetofworkingdrawingsoftheworksexecuted
alongwiththeprogresscertificatesbeforeproceedingtothenextstageofthework.
7. inform the Competent Authority immediately on termination of the services of any of
Person on Record and shall not allow the work to continue till the vacancy is filled by
appointment of another person and the certificate of appointment of such person is
submittedtotheCompetentAuthoritywithin7daysofhis/herappointment.
10. take adequate measures to ensure that no damage is caused to the work under
constructionandtheadjoiningproperties.
11. ensurethat no undue inconvenience iscaused inthe course of hisworktothepeople in
neighbourhood.
12. ensurethatnonuisanceiscausedtotraffic&neighbouringpeoplebywayofnoise,dust,
smell,vibrationetc.inthecourseofthework
13. notbepermittedtosupervisemorethantenindependentBuildingunitsatagiventimeas
providedinDevelopmentRegulations.
14. beconsideredasasupervisoruntiltheissueofBuildingUsePermission.
4.5.5 FireProtectionConsultantonRecord(abbreviatedasFPCOR)
TheFireProtectionConsultantonRecordshallberequiredforallbuildingslistedinSchedule23
andshall:
1. undertakeallnecessarymeasures,includingbutnotlimitedto,adequateinspectionduring
constructiontoensurethattheconstructionofthebuildingisundertakenasperdetailed
designandspecificationsstipulatedbytheAORandbytheSEOR.
2. certify that the design and specification of the proposed building comply with Fire Safety
RegulationsusingtheformatprescribedinFormNo.2E
3. immediatelyinformtheCompetentAuthorityinwriting,ifinhisopinion,theconstruction
of the building is not being undertaken in accordance with the sanctioned design and
specificationsstipulatedbytheAORorEORandtheSEOR,usingtheformatprescribedin
FormNo.3
4. bringtothenoticeoftheSEORandAORorEORanysituationorcircumstanceswhichinhis
opinionareliabletoendangerthefireprotectionandsafetyofstructure.
relievedofhisresponsibilitiesorherelieveshimselfofresponsibilityastheFPCORforthe
buildingusingtheformatprescribedinFormNo.4.IncaseofterminationofservicesasFire
ProtectionConsultant,informtheCompetentAuthoritiesaboutthestageofworkatwhich
servicesareterminated.TheregisteredFPCORappointedasreplacementofthepreceding
FPCOR shall inform within 7 days about his appointment on the job, and inform the
CompetentAuthorityofanydeviationthatmighthaveoccurredonthesitewithreference
to the approved drawings and the stage at which he is taking over the charge. After
Competent Authority has inspected the site for his report, the newly appointed architect
shallallowtheworktoproceedunderhisdirection.
6. instruct the relevant agency that adequate provisions are made for fire prevention and
safetyduringconstructionanddevelopment.

4.6 Development Permission to be withheld with Change of Ownership or
ChangeinPersonsofRecord
4.6.1 ChangeofOwnership
IftheownershipofaBuildingunitchangesafteraDevelopmentPermissionhasbeengranted,
such a Development Permission shall be withheld, regardless of whether building has
commencedornot,untilsuchtimethenameofthenewownerisbroughtonrecord.Workcan
recommencethereafter.
4.6.2 ChangeinPersonsofRecord
TheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecord,theStructuralEngineeronRecord,theClerkof
Works on Record and the Fire Protection Consultant on Record based on whose respective
certifications the Development Permission has been issued or granted, are respectively
responsible for ensuring that construction of the building is in compliance with these
Regulations. After the Development Permission is granted, if any of the Persons on Record is
relievedofhisresponsibilitybytheOwner,or,relieveshimselfofresponsibilityofthebuilding,
the Development Permission shall be withheld regardless of whether the construction of the
buildinghascommencedornot,untilsuchtimethenameofthenewappointeeisbroughton
record.Workcanrecommencethereafter.

4.7 RevocationofDevelopmentPermissionincaseofMisrepresentationand
DeregisteringofPersononRecord
TheCompetentAuthoritymayrevokeaDevelopmentPermissionif:
1. itdeterminesthatfalsestatementsweremadeormaterialfactsweremisrepresentedfor
obtainingtheDevelopmentPermission
2. thePersononRecord,basedonwhosecertificationtheDevelopmentPermissionhasbeen
grantedisderegisteredbytheCompetentAuthority


4.8 For the purpose of safety requirement for the building height above 45
mtrs.
(1)DEFINITION
(a) Committeeshallcompriseoffollowing:

1 MunicipalCommissioner Chairman
2 ChiefExecutiveAuthority Member
3 HeadoftheFireServicesoftherelevantarea Member
4 Structural Engineer having the minimum Member
qualificationofStructuralExpert
5 Officernotbelowtherankofsuperintendent Member
engineerofdesigncellofRoadandBuilding
Department
6 Anyotherpersondecidedbychairman Membersecretary

(b) StructureDesignshallcompriseof:
I. reportspecifyingthedetailsofdesign,calculations,thecodeswhichare
followed,thespecificationofmaterialsandotherrelevantrequired
testimonials;
II. Drawings;
III. testreports.
(c) structuralExpertmeansapersonpossessing:
I. Masterdegreeinstructuredesignoritsequivalentawardedbythe
recognizeduniversity;
II. 15yearsexperienceinstructuraldesignofbuildingandshouldhaveatleast
design10buildingshavingheightmorethan40mtrs.
(d) SiteSupervisormeansapersonpossessing:
i. Bachelordegreeincivilengineeringoritsequivalentawardedbythe
recognizeduniversity:
ii. 10yearsexperienceinsupervisionofstructuraldesignimplementationof
buildingandshouldhaveatleastsupervised10buildingshavingheightmore
than40mtrs.
(e) Stagemeansfoundation,levelorgroundfloorlevelor1stfloororanyotherlevel
includingterraceslabandthecompletion.

2 PROCEDURE
a) Alongwiththeapplicationfordevelopmentpermissiontheowner,inaddition
totherequirementsofGDCR,shallsubmitthestructuredesignandtheaudit
reportofstructuralexpert
b) Theauditreportsubmittedundersubrule(1)shallbethereportofthe
structureexpertcertifyingthatstructuredesignsubmittedcomplieswiththe
relevantprovisionsofcodes/standardsapplicableforthepurposeofdesign.
c) Beforetheissueofdevelopmentpermission,thecommitteeshallreviewthe
structuredesignandtheauditreport.
d) Duringtheerectionofbuildingtheownerorthedeveloperasthecasemaybe
shallinadditiontowhateverspecifiedinGDCRshallappointasitesupervisor.
e) Thesitesupervisor,ateachstage,shallgivehisreportspecifyingthatthe
erectioncarriedoutisinconformitywiththestructuredesignasauditedby
structuralexpert.
f) Theownerorthedeveloperasthecasemaybeshallalongwithother
requirementofGDCR,atthecompletionofeachstagesubmittothecompetent
authoritythereportofsitesupervisor.
3 Thefrontmarginalspaceshallbekeptatgroundlevelandnoconstructionorerection
shallbedonewhichmaybecameanobstacletoparking.
4 ForthepurposeofsecurityCCTVCameras,publicaddresssystemandthecontrolroom
havetobeprovided.
5 Themeasurestakenforsecurityandfiresafetyshallbereviewedyearlybythe
AhmedabadMunicipalCorporation.
5.0 PROCEDUREFOROBTAINING,REVISINGAND
REVALIDATINGADEVELOPMENTPERMISSION

5.1 ObtainingaDevelopmentPermission

5.1.1 Application
ApplicationforDevelopmentPermissionshallbemadebytheOwneroftheBuildingunits/land
onwhichthebuildingisproposedintheformatprescribedin:

FormNo.5forBuildings,andforSubdivisionandAmalgamation;
FormNo.5AforBrickKiln,MiningandQuarrying

5.1.2 ScrutinyFees
ScrutinyFeesandotherchargesforobtainingaDevelopmentPermissionshallbedeterminedby
theCompetentAuthorityandarelistedinSchedule3.

5.1.3 Drawings,SpecificationsandDocuments
Drawings,specificationsanddocumentstobesubmittedalongwithApplicationforObtaininga
DevelopmentPermissionshallbedeterminedbytheCompetentAuthorityandarelistedin:
Schedule4aforBuildings;
Schedule4bforSubdivisionandAmalgamation;
Schedule4cforBrickKiln,MiningandQuarrying.

Theformatforsubmissionofdrawings,specificationsanddocumentsisspecifiedinSchedule5.

5.1.4 ScrutinyofApplication
On receipt of the application for Development Permission, the Competent Authority shall
undertake scrutiny of the Application for Development Permission and communicate to the
applicant.

LackofcompliancewithDevelopmentRegulationsand/orqueriespertainingtotheBuildingunit
shallbecommunicated.

Acceptance or rejection of compliant modifications in the design and specifications of the
proposedbuildingandresponsestoqueriesshallbecommunicated.Acceptanceorrejectionof
further compliant modifications in the application and responses to queries shall also be
communicated.

5.1.5 GrantorRefusalofaDevelopmentPermission
Development Permission shall be granted to the applicant when the Competent Authority is
satisfied that the design and specification of the proposed building comply with the
Development Regulations. On receipt of the application for Development Permission, the
Competent Authority may grant or refuse permission to the applicant as per the provisions of
theActwithinninetydaysfromthedateofpaymentoftheScrutinyfees.Thepermissionmaybe

grantedwithorwithoutconditionsorsubjecttoanygeneralorspecialordersmadebytheState
Governmentinthisbehalf.

The Development Permission shall be in the format of Form No.7 and it shall be issued by an
officerauthorisedbytheCompetentAuthorityinthisbehalf.Reasonsforrejectionofapplication
shallbecommunicatedtotheapplicant.

Incaseswherethebuildingdesignrequirementsareasperregulationsbutthecoownerofthe
propertyorChairman/SecretaryoftheCooperativeSocietyarenotgivingconsentatthetimeof
development permission, the Competent Authority may issue permission after giving
opportunity of hearing to the co owner of the property or Chairman/Secretary of the
CooperativeSocietyconsideringthemeritsanddemeritsofindividualcase.

5.1.6 Penalties
PenaltiesfornotcomplyingwithRegulationNo.5.1arestipulatedinSchedule6.

5.2 RevisingaDevelopmentPermission

5.2.1 Application
ApplicationforRevisingaDevelopmentPermissionshallbemadebytheOwnerorDeveloperof
theBuildingunit,intheformatprescribedinFormNo.8.

5.2.2 Fees
DevelopmentPermissionFeesandotherchargesforrevisingaDevelopmentPermissionshallbe
determinedbytheCompetentAuthorityandarelistedinSchedule3.

Drawings, specifications and documents to be submitted along with Application for Revising a
Development Permission shall be determined by the Competent Authority and are listed in
Schedule 4a, 4b and 4c for the respective uses. The format for submission of drawings,
specificationsanddocumentsisspecifiedinSchedule5.

TheCompetentAuthorityshallundertakescrutinyoftheApplicationforRevisingaDevelopment
Permission.

LackofcompliancewithDevelopmentRegulationsand/orqueriespertainingtotheBuildingunit
shallbecommunicated.

Acceptanceorrejectionofcompliantmodificationsintheapplication,modificationsmadeinthe
design and specifications of the proposed building and responses to queries shall be
communicated. Acceptance or rejection of further compliant modifications in the application
andresponsestoqueriesshallalsobecommunicated.


5.2.5 GrantorRefusalofaRevisedDevelopmentPermission
ARevisedDevelopmentPermissionintheformatprescribedinFormNo.7shallbeissuedtothe
applicant when the Competent Authority is satisfied that the design and specification of the
proposed Buildingunit comply with Development Regulations. Reasons for rejection of
applicationshallbecommunicatedtotheapplicant.

5.2.6 Penalties

5.3 RevalidatingaDevelopmentPermission

5.3.1 Application
Application for Revalidating a Development Permission shall be made by the Owner or
Developer of the building, before the expiry of the Development Permission. The revalidated
periodshallinnocaseexceedthreeyearsintheaggregatethatisforatotalperiodoffouryears.

LapsedDevelopmentPermissionmayberevalidatedaftertheexpiryoftheoriginalDevelopment
Permission,withinaperiodofsixmonths,withpaymentofpenaltycharges.

RevalidationofaLapsedDevelopmentPermissionafteroneandhalfyearfromtheissueofthe
original Development Permission shall not be permitted. New application for Development
Permissionshallhavetobemade.

5.3.2 Fees
DevelopmentPermissionRevalidation Fees forrevalidating a DevelopmentPermission shallbe
determinedbytheCompetentAuthorityandarelistedinSchedule9.

Forrevalidating alapsed DevelopmentPermission,penaltychargesshallbe applicableandare
listedinSchedule9.

5.3.3 Documents
DocumentstobesubmittedalongwithApplicationforRevalidatingaDevelopmentPermission
shallbedeterminedbytheCompetentAuthorityandarelistedinSchedule10.Theformatfor
submissionofdocumentsisspecifiedinSchedule5.

The Competent Authority shall undertake scrutiny of the Application for Revalidating a
Development Permission, in context of proposals of Draft Development Plan2021, and
communicatequeriespertainingtotheapplication.

Acceptanceorrejectionofresponsestoqueriesshallbecommunicatedtotheapplicant.

5.3.5 GrantorRefusalofaRevalidatedDevelopmentPermission
ARevalidatedDevelopmentPermissionintheformatprescribedinFormNo.7shallbeissuedto
theapplicantwhentheCompetentAuthorityissatisfiedthatthedesignandspecificationofthe

proposeddevelopmentcomplywiththeDevelopmentRegulations.Reasonsforgrantorrefusal
ofRevalidatingaDevelopmentPermissionshallbecommunicatedtotheapplicant.
IncaseofanychangetotheBuildingunitwhichaffectstheapprovedlayoutorbuildingblocks,
DevelopmentPermissionmaynotberevalidated.NewapplicationforDevelopmentPermission
shallhavetobemade.
5.3.6 Penalties
6.0 PROCEDUREDURINGCONSTRUCTION

6.1 InspectionofConstruction

6.1.1 InspectionofConstructionatAnyTime
All buildings for which Development Permission is required are subject to inspection by the
CompetentAuthorityandtheCompetentAuthorityreservestherighttoinspectsuchbuildings
atanytimeduringthePeriodofConstructionwithoutgivingpriornoticeofitsintentiontodoso.
Owner of the Buildingunit and/or any person undertaking construction shall Permission
authorized officers of the Competent Authority to enter the Buildingunit and inspect the
buildingforthepurposeofenforcingtheseRegulations.

6.1.2 InspectionwhereDevelopmentPermissionisGranted
All buildings for which Development Permission has been granted shall be subject to periodic
inspectionbytheCompetentAuthorityduringconstruction.Itshallbetheresponsibilityofthe
Owner,theArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecord,andtheClerkofWorksonRecordforthe
buildingtoreportcommencement,progressatvariousstages,andcompletionofconstructionto
theCompetentAuthorityasspecifiedinRegulationNo.6.5.

6.1.3 InspectionforFireSafetyandProtectionofBuildingunderConstruction
For buildings listed in Schedule 23, the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) shall carry out inspections at
appropriate intervals, to ensure that the fire protection requirements and measures for such
buildingunderconstructionareadequateandoperational.CFOshallalsosatisfyhimselfthatall
elevators including fire lifts are duly tested and their test certificates are submitted to his
satisfaction.IftheaboveworkisentrustedtoaregisteredFireProtectionConsultantonRecord,
hisreportsshallbecountersignedbytheChiefFireOfficer.

IncaseofinadequacyoftheseRegulations,heshallissueanoticetotheowneroroccupierof
suchbuildingdirectinghimtorectifytheshortcomings/contraventionswithinaspecifiedperiod.
CopiesofallsuchnoticesshallbeendorsedbytheCompetentAuthorityalso.

6.2 InformationtobeProminentlyDisplayedonSite
Itshall bethe responsibilityof theClerkof Works on Record andthe Ownertoerectanotice
board on the Buildingunit displaying key information pertaining to the building. The notice
boardshouldbeprominentlyvisible,easilyreadableandshouldbelocatednexttotheprimary
access to the plot. The notice board/s should be maintained for the entire Period of
Construction up to issue or grant of Building Use Permission. Failure to comply with this
Regulation may result in revocation of the Development Permission. The information to be
displayedisspecifiedinSchedule11.

6.3 DocumentsandDrawingstobeMaintainedonSite
ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheClerkofWorksonRecordandtheOwnerforthebuildingto
keepallthedocumentsanddrawingslistedinSchedule12onthesite,atalltimesafterissuing
NoticeofCommencementofConstructiontotheCompetentAuthorityuptotheissueorgrant

of Building Use Permission. These documents should be made available to any authorised
officer of the Competent Authority inspecting the site for the purpose of enforcing these
Regulations.FailuretocomplywiththisRegulationmayresultinrevocationoftheDevelopment
Permission.

6.4 ReducingInconvenienceandEnsuringSafetyduringConstruction

6.4.1 Stacking,StoringandDisposalofBuildingMaterial
ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheClerkofWorksonRecordfortheBuildingandtheOwneror
Developertoensurethatnobuildingmaterial,buildingequipmentorbuildingdebrisisstacked,
stored,leftordisposedoffoutsidetheBuildingunitforwhichDevelopmentPermissionhasbeen
granted,onanypublicstreetorspace.

ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecordandClerkofWorks
onRecordtoconvincetheCompetentAuthorityofadequacyofadditionalbarricadingandsafety
measuresthatshallbetakentoensurepublicsafetyandreducepublicinconvenience.

6.4.2 NoDamageorUndueInconvenienceduringConstruction
It shall be the responsibility of the Clerk of Works on Record and the Owner or Developer to
undertake all necessary measures to ensure that no damage is caused to adjoining properties
duetoconstruction.ItshallalsobetheresponsibilityoftheClerkofWorksonRecordandthe
Owner or Developer to undertake all necessary measures to ensure that no undue
inconvenienceiscausedtothepublic,duetofactorssuchasnoise,dust,smellorvibrations.It
shallalsobetheresponsibilityoftheClerkofWorksonRecordandtheOwnerorDeveloperto
undertakeallnecessarymeasurestoensurethattrafficisnotdisruptedduetoconstruction.

6.4.3 LiabilityforEnsuringSafetyduringConstruction
TheOwnerorDeveloperandtheClerkofWorksonRecordshallberesponsibleforensuringthat
all necessary measures for safety for all are taken on site. Grant of Development Permission,
grantofBuildingUsePermissionforpartofabuilding,orissuingofanyinstructionstoensure
publicsafetyorreduceinconvenience,doesnotrendertheCompetentAuthorityliableforany
injury,damageorlosswhatsoeverthatmaybecausedtoanyoneinoraroundtheareaduring
thePeriodofConstruction.

6.5 ProgressofConstructionandInspectionDevelopmentPermission

6.5.1 NoticeforCommencementofConstruction
The Owner and the Architect on Record for the building shall notify the Competent Authority
their intention to commence construction at least 7 working days prior to commencing
construction by filing a Notice of Commencement of Construction, in the format prescribed in
Form No. 10. Failure to notify the Competent Authority before commencing construction may
resultinlapseoftheDevelopmentPermission.

Asetofdetailedworkingdrawingsincludingstructuraldetailsbasedonapprovedbuildingplans
shallbesubmittedalongwiththeForm.InthecaseofindividualresidentialbuildingsuptoG+2

on a plot not more than 500 sq.mts in size, the Competent Authority shall not enforce, on
requestoftheowner/developer,tosubmitsuchdetails.
TheNoticeofProgressofConstructionshallnotbenecessaryinthefollowingcases:
i) AlterationinBuildingnotinvolvingthestructuralpartofthebuilding.
ii) Extensionofexistingresidentialbuildingonthegroundflooruptomaximumareaof40
sq.mts.
OnreceiptoftheNoticeofProgressofConstructionfromtheownerordeveloper,itshallbethe
dutyoftheCompetentAuthority,iffoundnecessary,tocheckanydeviationfromthesanctioned
planandconveydecisionwithin7daystotheownerordeveloperaccordinglyforcompliance.
6.5.2 DevelopmentPermissionmayLapseifConstructionNotCommencedonTime
IftheCompetentAuthorityisnotinformedofcommencementofworkonaproposedbuilding
within twelve months of grant of Development Permission, the Development Permission shall
lapse. Application for revalidation of Development Permission should be made within twelve
monthsofgrantofDevelopmentPermission.Theextendedperiodshallinnocaseexceedthree
yearsintheaggregatethatisforatotalperiodoffouryears.
Procedure for obtaining a Revalidated Development Permission is specified in Regulation No.

5.3.
6.5.3 CompetentAuthoritytobeNotifiedofProgressofConstruction
TheOwnerorDeveloperandtheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecordshallberesponsible
fornotifyingtheCompetentAuthorityofprogressofconstructionhavingbeencompletedupto
the stages stipulated in Schedule 13. Notice of Progress of Construction shall be made in the
formatprescribedinFormNo.11andapprovedbythePersonsonRecord.
7.0 PROCEDUREFOROBTAININGABUILDINGUSE
PERMISSION

7.1 ObtainingBuildingUsePermission

7.1.1 NoticeofCompletionofConstructionandBuildingUsePermission
The Owner and the Architect on Record for the building shall be responsible for notifying the
Competent Authority of completion of construction and for certifying that the construction
complies withthe sanctioned design and specifications. Notice ofCompletionof Construction
andComplianceCertificationshallbemadeintheformatprescribedinFormNo.12,andshallbe
accompaniedbydocumentsanddrawingsasprescribedbytheCompetentAuthorityinSchedule
14.Theformatforsubmissionofdrawings,specificationsanddocumentsisspecifiedinSchedule
5.

Subsequent to notifying the Competent Authority about the completion of construction in
compliance to the regulations, application for Building Use Permission may be made to the
CompetentAuthorityintheformatstipulatedinFormNo.13.

7.1.2 Fees
BuildingUsePermissionFeesshallbedeterminedbytheCompetentAuthorityandarelistedin
Schedule15.ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheOwnertodepositBuildingUsePermissionFees
with the Competent Authority along with the Application for Obtaining a Building Use
Permission.

7.1.3 FinalInspection
FollowingreceiptoftheNoticeofCompletionofConstructionandComplianceCertification,the
CompetentAuthorityshallundertakefinalinspectionofconstructionforensuringcomplianceto
sanctioneddesign,specificationsandotheraspectsofthebuildingasstatedinSchedule22.The
Competent Authority shall inform the applicant within 21 days of receipt of Notice of
CompletionofConstruction.

If, on inspection, the Competent Authority is satisfied that the construction of the building
complieswiththesanctioneddesignandspecifications,itshallgrantaBuildingUsePermission.

If the construction is found not to comply with sanctioned design and specifications, the
CompetentAuthorityshallcommunicatequeriesregardingtheconstructionand/ordirectionsto
ensurecompliancetotheOwnerandtheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecord.Failureto
complywithdirections,asmaybeissuedbytheCompetentAuthority,mayresultinrevocation
oftheDevelopmentPermission.TheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecordshallrespondto
queriesandnotifytheCompetentAuthorityofhavingundertakencompliantmodifications.

7.1.4 Grant/RefusalofBuildingUsePermission
The final inspection of the work and communication of the decision about the grant of the
BuildingUsePermissionshallbemadebytheconcernedCompetentAuthoritywithin21days

fromthedateofreceiptofNoticeofCompletionofConstructionandComplianceCertification.
If the Competent Authority is satisfied that the construction of the building complies with the
sanctioneddesignandspecificationsandotherrequirementsasperSchedule22,itshallgranta
Building Use Permission intheformatstipulated inFormNo.14. Reasons for grant/refusal of
BuildingUsePermissionshallbecommunicatedtotheapplicant.

In cases where the building construction is as per regulations but the Owner of the adjoining
BuildingorChairman/SecretaryoftheCooperativeSocietyarenotgivingconsentatthetimeof
BuildingUsepermission,theCompetentAuthoritymayissuepermissionaftergivingopportunity
of hearing to the Owner of the adjoining Building or Chairman/Secretary of the Cooperative
Societyconsideringthemeritsanddemeritsofindividualcase.

7.1.5 Penalties

7.2 ObtainingPermissiontoChangeSanctionedUseofBuilding

7.2.1 Application
ApplicationforobtainingPermissiontoChangeSanctionedUseofBuildingshallbemadebythe
Owner, for which a change in use is proposed and the Persons on Record, in the format
prescribedinFormNo.13.

Drawings,specificationsanddocumentstobesubmittedalongwithApplicationforPermission
to Change Sanctioned Use of Building are listed in Schedule 14. The format for submission of
drawings,specificationsanddocumentsisspecifiedinSchedule5andSchedule22.

7.2.3 Fees
FeesandotherchargesforobtainingPermissiontoChangeSanctionedUseofBuildingarelisted
inSchedule15.

TheCompetentAuthorityshallundertakescrutinyoftheApplicationtoChangeSanctionedUse
ofBuilding.LackofcompliancewithDevelopmentRegulationsand/orqueriespertainingtothe
application shall be communicated. Acceptance or rejection of compliant modifications in the
applicationandresponsestoqueriesshallbecommunicated.

7.2.5 GrantorRefusalofPermissiontoChangeSanctionedUseofBuilding
A permission to Change Sanctioned Use of Building shall be issued to the applicant when the
CompetentAuthorityissatisfiedthattheproposedchangeofuseofthebuildingcomplieswith
theseRegulations.Reasonsforrejectionofapplicationshallbecommunicated.

7.2.6 Penalties
PenaltiesfornotcomplyingwithRegulationsNo.7.2arestipulatedinSchedule16.

8.0 DELETED

SectionC:
PlanningRegulations

9.0 USEANDZONE
For details, refer to the proposed Land Use Map of the Revised Development Plan 2021
SectionC:PlanningRegulations Page60

9.1 ConceptofZones
9.1.1 CoreWalledCity(CW)
Thiszonehasbeenexclusivelyidentifiedforpromotingconservationofheritagestructuresand
theurbanfabricwithinthewalledcity.
9.1.2 Gamtal(GM)
Thiszoneconstitutesofgamtalshavingatraditional,organiccharacterandcompact
development.Thiszoneisidentifiedtoconservethistraditionalcharacter.
9.1.3 GamtalExtension(GME)
Thiszoneactsasabufferzoneforgamtalstoallowtheirnaturalgrowth.Itpermitslanduseas
perR2zone.
9.1.4 ResidentialZoneI(R1):
Thisisthemainzoneofthecitycoveringthelargestarea.Itincludesresidential,commercialand
mixedlanduse.ThebuildingsinR1zonecanrangefromsingledwellingunitsperplottomulti
storeyhighrisebuildings.
9.1.5 ResidentialZoneII(R2):
ThiszonepermitslandusessimilartoResidentialZone1butatalowerdensity.
9.1.6 ResidentialZoneIII(R3):
Thiszoneistheresidentialareainthecityhavingprimarilydetacheddwellingunits.The
minimumareaofaBuildingunitinthiszoneis1000sq.mts.Themaximumpermissibleheightis
8mts,maximumgroundcoverageis15%oftheplotareaandFSIof0.3.
9.1.7 CommercialZone(C):
ThiszoneincludescertainareasofthecitywithinSardarPatelRingRoadwithpredominantly
commerciallanduse.Thiszonealsopermitshighdensityhousing.
9.1.8 LogisticsZone(L):
Thisisthemainlogisticszoneinthecity.ItincludestheareasofthecitybeyondSardarPatel
RingRoadwithlandusepredominantlyforfreighttransportation,storageanddistribution.
Thiszonepermitsresidentialdwellingunitsonlyforworkersandotherpublicutilityservicestaff
workingwithinthelogisticspremises,havingmaximumbuiltupareaperunitof66sq.mts,using
amaximumof20%oftotalutilisedFSIoftheplotarea.
9.1.9 IndustrialZoneGeneral(IG):
Thiszonesupportsalltypesoflightindustriesthatincludesmallscalefactories,transport
terminals,etc.excepthazardousindustries.Othernonhazardoususeslikeresidentialbuildings
forindustrialworkers,commercialandinstitutionalbuildingssupportingtheexistingindustries
arealsopermitted.
Dwellingunitsarepermittedonlyforindustrialworkersandotherpublicutilityservicestaff

workingwithintheindustrialpremises,havingmaximumbuiltupareaperunitof66sq.mts
usingamaximumof20%oftotalutilisedFSIofplotarea.Dumpingofsolidindustrialwastesis
permittedsubjecttoN.O.C.andconditionslaiddownbyPollutionControlBoard.
9.1.10 IndustrialZoneSpecial(IS):
Thiszonesupportsonlyobnoxiousandhighhazardindustriesincludingstorageofinflammable
goodsandpetrol,LPG,CNGandecofriendlyfuelFuellingstations.Theresidentialdwellingsin
thiszoneareonlyforindustrialworkersrequiring24hoursofpresencehavingmaximumbuiltup
areaupto50sq.mtsperdwellingunituptoamaximumof10%ofthetotalutilisedFSIofthe
plotarea.DumpingofsolidindustrialwastesispermittedsubjecttoN.O.C.andconditionslaid
downbyPollutionControlBoard.
9.1.11 ClosedTextileMillZone(CZ)
Thiszoneisprimarilymeantforredevelopmentofclosedtextilemilllands.
9.1.12 KnowledgeandInstitutionalZone(KZ):
Thiszoneisproposedtobedevelopedwithlargescaleeducationalandinstitutionalfacilities
promotingthecityasaneducationalhubsupportedbysomeresidentialandbasiccommercial
facilities.Underthiszone,usessuchassmallandlargeschools,colleges,researchinstitutions,
etcarepermitted.
Theresidentialfacilitiesarepermitteduptomaximumof20%oftotalutilisedFSI.Alongwith
these,thezonealsopermitscommercialusesservingtheeducationalcampusbeingdeveloped,
suchasATMs,Banks,Restaurants,Shopsetc.permitteduptomaximumof10%oftotalutilised
FSIoftheplotarea.
9.1.13 Parks,GardensandOpenSpace(P):
Thiszoneisprimarilymeantforgreenopenspacessuchasparksandgardensinthecitywith
minimaldevelopmentwhichislimitedtomaximumFSIof0.15andamaximumpermissible
heightof8mts.
9.1.14 ResidentialAffordableHousingZone(RAH):
ThiszoneisanOverlayZonethatpermitspredominantlyresidentialdevelopmentforproviding
AffordableHousingalongwithancillarycommercialusesexceptinIndustrialZoneGeneral,
IndustrialZoneSpecial,SPD2ScienceParkandonGIDCEstates.
9.1.15 TransitOrientedZone(TZ):
ThisisanOverlayZonewhichprovidesopportunityformixeduseandhighdensitydevelopment
alongtheBusRapidTransit(BRT)corridorandMetroRailTransit(MRT)corridorexceptinCore
WalledCity,ResidentialZoneIII,IndustrialZoneGeneral,IndustrialZoneSpecial(IS),SPD2
ScienceParkandonGIDCEstates.
9.1.16 CentralBusinessDistrict(CBD):
Thisisthecentralbusinessandcommercialcoreofthecitywhichincludesamixofoffices,retail
andotherbusinessuses,alongwithsomeresidentialdevelopments.LocalAreaPlan,including

measuresforplotutilisation,roadwidening,parkingmanagementandpedestrianization,shall
bepreparedforthiszone.
9.1.17 GeneralAgriculturalZone(A1):
Underthiszone,theagriculturalcharacterofruralareasofAUDAareaisdemarcated.Thiszone
hastraditionalagriculturalactivitiespracticedalongwithsomealliedactivities.
9.1.18 PrimeAgriculturalZone(A2):
Underthiszone,theagriculturalcharacterofruralareasaredemarcated.Thiszoneallowsonly
traditionalagriculturalactivities.
9.1.19 SpecialPlannedAreaDevelopmentSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopment(SPD1):
Thiszonecanbeclassifiedasaspecialareathatisplannedanddevelopedwithinthecitythat
contains various uses along with adequate provision of open spaces, parks and gardens. This
zoneislocatedin11.5kmsofstretchalongRiverSabarmaticoveringabout200Haofland.
9.1.20 SpecialPlannedAreaDevelopmentSciencePark(SPD2):
ThiszonecanbeclassifiedasaspecialareathatisplannedanddevelopedbesidesScienceCityin
theareabeyondS.G.highwaytopromotescienceandtechnologyrelatededucationaland
institutionalfacilities.
9.1.21 SpecialPlannedAreaDevelopmentGandhiAshramSpecialDevelopmentArea(SPD
3):
ThiszonecanbeclassifiedaszoningspecialareathatisplannedanddevelopednearGandhi
Ashramandwouldpromotetheculturalandheritagevalueinthecity.
9.1.22 SpecialPlannedAreaDevelopmentKnowledgePrecinct(SPD4):
Thiszonecanbeclassifiedaszoningspecialareathatisplannedanddevelopedtopromotethe
knowledgeclustervalueinthecity.

9.2 ZoningTable
Sr. UseZone Code FSI FSI FSI PermissibleUses

No. Permi Charge Maximum
ssible able Permissible
(Base)
CoreWalled Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile
City 1,Business,Religious,
Educational1,Institutional,
1 CW 2.0 Nil 2.0 Hospitality1,Assembly1,
(Regulation
Sports&Leisure,Parks,
10.0)
TemporaryUse,Public
u/s 12.(2)(a)
Utility,PublicInstitutional
Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile
Gamtal
1,Business,Religious,
Educational1,Institutional,
2 (Regulation GM 2.0 Nil 2.0 Hospitality1,Assembly1,
11.0) Sports&Leisure,Parks,
u/s 12.(2)(a) TemporaryUse,Public
Dwelling1,2&3Mercantile
Gamtal 1,Business,Religious,
Extension Educational1&2,
Institutional,Hospitality1,
3 GME 1.2 Nil 1.2 Assembly1&4,Service
(Regulation
Establishment,Sports&
12.0)
Leisure,TemporaryUse,
u/s 12.(2)(a)
Parks,PublicUtility,Public
Institutional
0.9 Dwelling1,2&3;Mercantile
Residential within 1&2,Business,Religious,
2.7
ZoneI SPRing Educational1&2,
Road Institutional,Hospitality
4 R1 1.8 1&2,Assembly1,2,3&4,
(Regulation 0.45
ServiceEstablishment,
13.0) outside
2.25 Sports&Leisure,Parks,
u/s 12.(2)(a) SPRing
TemporaryUse,Public
Road
0.6 Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile
Residential within 1&2,Business,Religious,
ZoneII 1.8
SPRing Educational1&2,
5 (Regulation R2 1.2 Road Institutional,Hospitality
13.0) 0.6for 1&2,Assembly1,2,3&4,
u/s 12.(2)(a) Bopal, 1.8 ServiceEstablishment,
TP1 Sports&Leisure,Parks,

(Base)
and TemporaryUse,Public
TP3 Utility,PublicInstitutional
Nil
outside
1.2
SPRing
Road
Residential
ZoneIII Dwelling1,Religious
Educational1&2,Assembly
6 (Regulation R3 0.3 Nil 0.3
4,Parks,PublicUtility,
13.0) PublicInstitutional
u/s 12.(2)(a)
Dwelling3,Mercantile
Commercial
1,2&3;Business;Religious,
Zone
Institutional;Hospitality
1&2;Assembly1,2,3&4;
7 C 1.8 0.9 2.7
(Regulation ServiceEstablishment,
13.0) Storage,TemporaryUse,
u/s 12.(2)(a) PublicUtility,Public
Institutional
Dwelling2&3uptomax.of
Logistics 20%ofutilisedFSIwith
Zone unitsofbuiltupareaof
66sq.mts];Mercantile
1,2&3;Business;Religious,
(Regulation
8 L 1 0.5 1.5 Institutional;Hospitality
13.0)
1&2;Assembly1,2,3&4;
u/s
12.(2)(a)(d)(
Industrial1,Transport,
e)(g)
Storage,PublicUtility,
PublicInstitutional
Industrial 0.8for Dwelling2&3uptomax.of
Zone comme 20%ofutilisedFSIwith
General rcial unitsofbuiltupareaof
useas 66sq.mtsforindustrial
9 IG 1.0 1.8
(Regulation per workers];Mercantile1,
13.0) Govt. Business,Religious,
u/s 12.(2)(a) Notific Institutional,Hospitality
ation 1&2,Assembly1,Service

(Base)
No. Establishment,Industrial
GH/V/2 1&2,Storage,Transport,
8of PublicUtility,Public
2011/D Institutional,Mercantile2&
VP 3andAssembly3
152006
2045L
[Dwelling2&3uptomax.
Industrial of10%oftotalutilisedFSI
Zone withunitsofbuiltuparea
Special upto50sq.mtsforindustrial
10 IS 1.0 Nil 1.0 workers];Religious,Service
(Regulation Establishment,Industrial
13.0) 3&4,Storage,Transport,
u/s 12.(2)(a) PublicUtility,Public
Institutional
11 Deleted
[Dwelling1,2&3uptomax.
Knowledge of20%oftotalutilisedFSI];
and [Mercantile1, Business,
Institutional Hospitality1 up to max. of
Zone 10% of total utilised FSI];
12 KZ 1.8 Nil 1.8
Religious, Education1&2,
(Regulation Institutional, Assembly2,
13.0) Sports & Leisure, Parks,
u/s 12.(2)(a) Temporary Use, Public
Parks,
Gardensand Parks,Sports&Leisure,
13 OpenSpace P 0.15 Nil 0.15 Religious,PublicUtility,
u/s PublicInstitutional
12.(2)(a)(k)
Residential Asper
Affordable Base AsperBaseZone
Housing Zone
Zone1 1.8 Dwelling3;[Mercantile1,
14 RAH1 0.9
(forRAH Business,Assembly1,
(For
1use 2.7 ServiceEstablishmentupto
(Regulation RAH1
only) max.10%oftotalutilised
14.0) only)
FSI];PublicUtility,Public

(Base)
Institutional
Educational1&2,
Nil 1.8 Institutional,Temporary
Use
15 Deleted
Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile
Central 1&2,Business,Religious,
Business Educational1&2,
District Institutional,Hospitality
1&2,Assembly1,2&3;
16 CBD 1.8 3.6 5.4
(Regulation
Sports&Leisure,
16.0)
TemporaryUses,Parks,
u/s 12.(2)(a)
PublicUtility,Public
Institutional
Hospitality2(Hospitality1
asapplicable),Religious,
Educational1&2,Assembly
4,Institutional,Industrial3,
Transport,Storage,
Agriculture1,2&3,Sports&
General Leisure,Parks,PublicUtility,
Agricultural PublicInstitutional,
Zone As Providedthat,service
specified AsperBase apartment,breadand
17 A1 Nil
in FSI breakfast,guesthouse,
(Regulation
Reg.17.0 hotel,motel,lodgingand
17.0)
boardingshallnotbe
u/s 12.(2)(a)
permitted.HoweverFarm
Housesspecificallytobe
usedforpurposeoffarming
shallbeallowedona
buildingunithavinga
minimumareaof4000
sqmtrs.
Prime As AsperBase Education1&2,Agriculture
18 A2 Nil
Agricultural specified FSI 1&3;PublicUtility,Public

(Base)
Zone in Institutional,providedthat,
Reg.17.0 serviceapartment,bread
(Regulation andbreakfast,guesthouse,
17.0) hotel,motel,lodgingand
u/s 12.(2)(a) boardingshallnotbe
permitted.HoweverFarm
Housesspecificallytobe
usedforpurposeoffarming
shallbeallowedona
buildingunithavinga
minimumareaof4000
sqmtrs
Special
Planned
Development
(SPD)Zone As
As
19 Sabarmati SPD1 applicabl Nil AsperSRFDMasterplan
Applicable
Riverfront e
Development
u/s 12.(2)(a)
As Asapplicable,withNOC
SPDScience
applicabl As fromCouncilofScience
20 Park SPD2 Nil
e Applicable Park,underPlanning
u/s12.(2)(a)
Regulation22.2
SPDGandhi
Ashram As
AsallowedinR1Zone,
Special applicabl As
21 SPD3 Nil subjecttoPlanning
Development e Applicable
Regulation22.1
Area
u/s12.(2)(a)
21 Restricted A3 As Nil As per base Zoo and Botanical Garden and
A Agriculture specified FSI Any activity under take by
zone in under taken Government for
(Regulation regulation infrastructure
no.17.0) no.17.0
u/s 12.(2)(c)
Note: Restricted Agriculture ZoneA3 means the Lands Bearing Survey Number as mentioned in the
Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY no.2439 PART II Section 3subsection (ii) Published on dated 1810
2013byMinistryofEnvironmentandForest(MoEF)GovernmentofIndia.

9.3 UseClassificationTable
Sr. UseClassification Uses

No.
1 Dwelling1 Detacheddwellingunit
2 Dwelling2 Semidetacheddwellingunit,RowHouse,Tenement,Cottage
Industry,Preschool
3 Dwelling3 Apartment,Hostel,Dharamshala,CottageIndustry,Preschool
4 Mercantile1 Shop,Restaurant,ShoppingCentre
5 Mercantile2 ShoppingMall
6 Mercantile3 Wholesale
7 Business OfficesforIndividuals,CorporateOffices,Callcentres,Training
Centres,Clinic,FitnessCentre,NursingHome
8 Educational1 Preschools,PrimarySchools,SecondaryandHigherSecondary
Schools.
9 Educational2 College,Polytechnic,University
10 Assembly1 CommunityHall,BanquetHall
11 Assembly2 ConventionCentre,ExhibitionHall,Auditorium,Planetarium,
Stadium,Museum,ExhibitionHalls
12 Assembly3 Theatre,Multiplex,DriveinCinema,Clubs,GolfCourse
13 Assembly4 PartyPlot,GardenRestaurants
14 Institutional ResearchCentres,Hospital,
15 Religious Temples,Church,Mosque,Gurudwara,SynagogueUpashraya,
SantNiwas
16 Hospitality1 BedandBreakfast,GuestHouse,LodgingandBoarding,Hotel,
Motel,ServicedApartmentinBuildingUnitswitharealessthan
2000sq.mts
17 Hospitality2 Hotel,Motel,ServicedApartmentinBuildingUnitswithareaof
2000sq.mtsormore
18 SportsandLeisure SportsComplex,SwimmingPool,Playfield,CampingGround,
Facilityforwatersports,Theme/AmusementPark,Aquarium,
ZooandBotanicalGarden
19 Parks Gardens,Parks,Nursery,BotanicalGarden,GreenHouse,Play
Fields,Forest,
20 ServiceEstablishment AutoRepairWorkshop,WoodWorkshop,Fabrication
Workshops,PublicGarage
21 Industrial1 AlltypeofLight,ServiceIndustries,SmallFactories,
Warehouses,NewspaperPrintingPress,ConcreteBatching
Plant,stonecuttingandpolishing;PoultryFarm,Dairy,
AssemblyPlant
22 Industrial2 AllIndustriesexceptHazardousIndustries,JunkYard,Textile
Units,IceFactory;QuarryingofStone,GravelandClay;
DumpingofSolidWaste
23 Industrial3 SlaughterHouse,MeatProcessingUnits,LeatherProcessing

Sr. UseClassification Uses
No.
Units,ColdStorage
24 Industrial4 FuelStorage,Storageofinflammablematerials,ThermalPower
Plant,PowerPlant,GasPlant,StorageofHazardousMaterials,
HazardousIndustries,ChemicalIndustries.
25 Storage Warehouse,Godown,ColdStorage,TimberMart,Steel
Stockyard,IceFactory
26 Transport TruckTerminal,BusTerminal(byprivateenterprise)
27 Agriculture1 Horticulture,DairyDevelopment,Fisheries,AnimalRearingand
Breeding,NaturalResourceandSanctuary,Tannery,Repair
andSaleofagriculturalequipment,SawMill,BrickKiln,
ConcreteBatchingPlant,Cemetery,BurialGround,Regional
Park,WaysideShop,AgriculturalVocationalTraining
28 Agriculture2 AgriculturalVocationalTraining,MiningandQuarrying,
DumpingofSolidWaste,ShootingRange,DriveinCinema,Golf
Course
29 Agriculture3 PoultryFarm,AgrobasedGodowns
30 TemporaryUse Fair,Circus,Exhibition,Mela,Pandal
31 PublicUtility Substation,BusStationandTerminals,FuellingStation,
Parking,MultilevelParking;InfrastructureforWaterSupply,
PurificationPlant,PumpingStation,ElectricitySubstation;
Drainage,Sanitation,DomesticGarbageDisposalCollection,
SolidWasteTransferStation;PumpingStation,Electricity,
PurificationPlant,FireStations.oranydevelopmentactivity
carriedoutbyappropriateauthorityforpublicpurpose
32 PublicInstitutional PostOffice;Postal,Telegraph,andCommunicationNetworks;
PoliceStation,Jail,GovernmentandSemigovernmentMedical
Facility;WardandZonalOfficesforAppropriateAuthority,
PublicLibrary,CivicCentre,OfficesforGovernmentandSemi
government,Banks. oranydevelopmentactivitycarriedoutby
appropriateauthorityforpublicpurpose
9.4 Notes
9.4.1 UseandZones
1. No development shall be permitted in area designated for water body, pond and talav in
DevelopmentPlanexcludingSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopment.Marginstobemaintained
fromadesignatedwaterbodyshallbeasperRegulation27.1.
2. ThelanddesignatedunderSection12(2)(0)oftheAct,forpublicpurposes,theusesshallbe
permissibleaspertherequirementsofconcerneddepartment.
3. Forland/plotallottedtoAppropriateAuthorityunderT.P.SchemeforPublicPurposeshallbe
utilizedforusesunderPublicPurposeirrespectiveoftheapplicableZoneorroadwidths.
4. Ifthereareconditionswheretheprevailingusesareinnonconformitywiththenotification

oftheprevailingDevelopmentPlan,butinconformitywiththepreviousDevelopmentPlan,
such uses shall be permitted until the useful life of the building. Extensions with relevant
approvals,repairing,structuralstrengtheningandretrofittingshallbepermittedwithinthe
buildingunit.However,nofurtheramalgamationshallbepermitted.
5. ForallZones,exceptTransitOrientedZoneandResidentialAffordableHousingZone,ifthe
lineofaZonedividesaBuildingunit,themaximumpermissibleFSIavailableoneitherparts
of such Buildingunit shall be as per the respective Zones. Such a Buildingunit may be
developed separately as per the regulations of the Respective Zones or as a contiguous
development utilizing the combined maximum permissible FSI in the part of the building
unitwhichliesintheZonewithhigherFSI.
6. FuellingStations,PublicInstitutionalandPublicUtilityshallbepermittedinanyZone.
7. Regulations identified for Local Area Plan, when prepared for an area, shall prevail over
theseRegulations.
9.4.2 Road
1. ForBuildingunitsalongoverbridgeorunderbridge,thetotalwidthoftheDP/TPRoadshall
beconsideredforregulatingpermissibleuses,marginsandheightforproposedbuildings.
2. Road widths for considering permissible uses, margins and height for proposed buildings
shallbeasperthetablebelow:
No. WidthofRoadasperTownPlanningScheme, WidthofRoadconsideredfor
DevelopmentPlanoranyothergovt.notification GeneralDevelopment
(inmeters) Regulations(inmeters)
1 9.14,9.15,9.16,9.20,9.25 9.0
2 12.10,12.15,12.18,12.19,12.20,12.28,12.3,12.5 12.0
3 18.08,18.22,18.23,18.25,18.28,18.29,18.30, 18.0
18.43,18.80
4 30.48,30.50,30.58 30.0
5 36.57,36.58,36.60 36.0
6 40.20,40.23,40.25 40.0
3. ForconversionofroadwidthsfromF.P.S.toM.K.S.,referSchedule25.
9.4.3 LandLockedBuildingunit
Inthecaseofalandlockedplot,whichissurroundedonallsidesbyotherplotswithnoaccess
toanystreetorroad,accessofminimum12mtsshallberequiredthroughanyadjoiningplotsor
plotwhichshallbenearesttothestreetor
roads to the land locked plots, at the cost
of owner of the land lock plot and such
other conditions as may be prescribed by
theCompetentAuthority.
9.4.4 BuildingunitinNonT.P.Area
1. Where there is no town planning
scheme, for a Buildingunit/plot
abuttingonaGovernmentNaliaRoad,

therightofway/plotboundaryshallbeconsideredasminimum9.0mtsfromthecentreline
ofsuchNaliaRoad.Roadsidemarginshallbeconsideredfromthisimaginaryplotboundary
thusestablished.
2. In NonT.P.Area and Agricultural Zone, the Development Permission shall be regulated as
pertheroadnetworkproposedbytheAppropriateAuthority.
3. ForplotsinNonT.P.Areas,theapplicableZone,permissibleusesandregulationsshallbeas
pertheoriginalSurveyNo.oftheowner.
9.4.5 RelaxationinFloorSpaceIndex(FSI)
IncaseofBuildingunitsaffectedbyroadwideningorconstructionofnewroad,theownermay
claim compensation or FSI from the Competent Authority for the surrendered land. In case of
FSI,theCompetentAuthorityshallpermittheFSIofanysuchland/plotorBuildingunitonthe
basis of the original boundary of the Building Unit. This is subjecttoconformity with all other
requirements mentioned in these Regulations as per the new boundary. Before securing
DevelopmentPermissiononanysuchBuildingunits,ownershallhavetosurrendertheaffected
land.
9.4.6 BuildingHeight
1. TheheightofaBuildingshallbemeasuredfromtheestablishedGroundleveltothetopof
thebuildinginallcases.
2. Heightforthefollowingshallnotbetakenintoconsiderationindeterminingthetotalheight
ofthebuilding:
(a) Parapet,
(b) Staircasecabin
(c) Waterstoragetank,
(d) Liftwell,liftcabinwithmachineroomabove.
9.5 DevelopmentWorktobeinConformitywiththeRegulations
AlldevelopmentworkshallconformtotheDevelopmentPlanproposalsandtheprovisions
madeundertheseregulations.Ifthereisaconflictbetweentherequirementsofthese
RegulationsandRegulationsforTownPlanningSchemes,therequirementsofthese
DevelopmentRegulationsshallprevailexceptforthefollowingconditions:
1. Any relaxation or special provisions mentioned against respective final plots shall prevail
abovetheseregulations.
2. For any proposed road network, the proposed roads as per Town Planning Scheme shall
prevail.

10.0 COREWALLEDCITY
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 HeritageConservationPlan
Structures,BuildingsandPrecinctsintheCoreWalledCityshallbenotifiedunderHeritage
AreasbytheCompetentAuthorityasidentifiedintheHeritageConservationPlanpreparedby
theCompetentAuthoritywiththehelpofHeritageCommittee.ThelistoftheHeritageAreas
shallbemadeavailabletotheapplicantonrequest.Theremainingareasshallbereferredtoas
OtherAreasofCoreWalledCityinthisRegulation.
10.1.2 LocalAreaPlan
Local Area Plan shall be prepared for areas within Core Walled City. The Local Area Plan shall
include measures for plot utilization, fire protection, accessibility, street design,
pedestrianisation,transportationnetwork,infrastructure,parkingmanagement,greennetwork
including parks and open spaces, etc. The regulations identified in the Local Area Plan shall
prevailoverthebasezoneregulations.
10.2 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunit
1. MinimumareaofaBuildingunitshallbe18sq.mtswithnosidelessthan3.0mtsinwidth.
2. Amalgamationshallbepermittedandinsuchcases10%ofthelandshallbekeptopenon
theroadside
10.3 PermissibleUses
10.3.1 ForHeritageAreas
1. The Permissible Uses for the Heritage Areas are: Dwellings1,2&3; Business and
Hospitality1
2. The owners of these heritage structures and buildings shall be required to conserve the
followingoriginalaspectsoftheirBuildings:
(a) AllFaades
(b) BuildingFootprint
(c) CharacterofOpenSpacessuchascourtyards,khadki,streets,etc.
10.3.2 ForOtherAreasofCoreWalledCity
1. ThePermissibleUsesinOtherAreasare:Dwelling1,2&3;Mercantile1,Business,Religious,
Educational1,Institutional, Hospitality1 and Assembly1; and these are regulated on the
basisofthewidthoftheabuttingroad:
2.
No. RoadWidth PermissibleUses
1 lessthan12mtr Dwelling1,2&3;Mercantile1,Business,
2 12mtsandabove Dwelling1,2&3;Mercantile1,Business,Religious,
Educational1,Institutional,Hospitality1,Assembly1,
PublicInstitutional.

3. TheextentofCommercial(Mercantile1&Business)usespermissibleinaBuildingunitshall
beregulatedaccordingtothewidthoftheroadonwhichitabutsandasunder:

No. RoadWidth FloorsonwhichCommercialUsePermissible
1 9mtsandlessthan12mts GroundFloorOnly
2 12mtsandAbove AllFloors
10.4 FloorSpaceIndex:
1. ThemaximumpermissibleFSIofaBuildingunitshallbe2.0.
2. MezzaninefloorisincludedincomputationofFSI.
10.4.1 TradableDevelopmentRight(TDR)
1. Tradable Floor Space shall be provided for a Buildingunit with Heritage Structures or
Building, or for Buildingunits within a Heritage Precinct notified by the Competent
AuthorityintheHeritageConservationPlan.
2. SuchHeritageBuildingsshallbeclassifiedonthebasisoftheirrespectiveheritagevalueas
perHeritageConservationPlan.TheTradableFloorSpaceshallbeprovidedasanincentive
forHeritageBuildingsforthesecategoriesasstatedinthetablebelowonthebasisofthe
respectiveutilizedFSI,irrespectiveoftheareaofBuildingunit:

No. HeritageStructure TradableFSI
1 HighestHeritageValue 50%oftotalutilisedFSI
2 HighandModerateHeritageValue 30%oftotalutilisedFSI
3 NonListed Nil
3. TheCompetentAuthorityshallissueTradableRightCertificate(TRC)identifyingtheamount
ofTradableFloorSpacefortheBuilding.
4. Maximum10%ofthisFloorSpacemaybeusedforextensionsoralterationstotheexisting
notified Heritage Building within the limit of maximum permissible FSI. The rest may be
utilizedthroughTDRmechanisminotherzoneswherechargeableFSIispermissible.
5. A transparent mechanism based on egovernance shall be prepared by the Competent
AuthorityformonitoringthetradingofTRC.
10.4.2 RelaxationinBuiltupandFSI
AsperPlanningRegulation9.4.5.
10.4.3 AreasnotcountedtowardscomputationofFSI:
1. All interior opentosky spaces such as courtyards and chowk, utility ducts in any form,
shapeandsizerequiredbyRegulations.
2. Areausedforparkingatbasementorhollowplinth.
3. Basementexclusivelyusedforparkingshallhaveminimumheightof2.8mts,andmaximum
heightof3.8mts,measuredfromfinishedbasementfloorleveltofinishedplinthlevel.Only
in case of mechanised parking, there is no restriction on maximum height or number of
basementfloorsusedforparkingpurpose.
4. Forbasementprovidedexclusivelyforparking,otherpermissibleusesshallbepermittedup
to a maximum area of 25% of the total builtup area of the basement floor. This non

parkingareashallbecalculatedtowardsthecomputationofFSI.
5. Hollowplinthprovidedforparkingwiththefollowingconditions:
(a) Such hollow plinth shall be provided within the buildingunit except on roadside
facade.
(b) Hollow plinth provided for the purpose of parking shall have maximum height of
3.5mtsfromfinishedgroundleveltofinishedfirstfloorlevelandaminimumheightof
3.0mtsfromfinishedgroundleveltofinishedfirstfloorlevel.
(c) Hollow Plinth can have provision for electric meter room, room for telephone
distribution board, bathroom, water room, servant room, and security cabin and
entrance foyer if the total area does not exceed 15sqm. This area shall not be
consideredtowardscomputationofFSI.
6. Loft provided as per Performance Regulation 23.1.10 up to a maximum of 30% of the
enclosingspace.
7. Staircase and stair cabin provided as per Performance Regulation 23.0 with the following
conditions:
(a) Staircasewithmaximumintermediatelandingwidthequal
tothewidthofstair,
(b) Maximumlandingwidthatfloorlevelshallbethreetimes
thewidthofstair(xmts)includingadditionalspace(0.5x
mts) provided at either side of the stair landing as
commonarea(illustratedacross).
8. Lift,liftwellwithliftcabin,staircabin,liftlandingofliftwelland
water tank, including the walls provided as per Performance
Regulation23.0withthefollowingconditions:
a. The width of the lift landing shall be considered equal to
the maximum width of the lift well including walls (x mts)
withanadditionalspace(0.5xmts)ateithersideofthelift
providedascommonareaasillustratedacross.
b. The depth of the lift landing shall be two times the
maximum width of the lift well including walls (x mts) as
illustratedacross.
9. The width of the lift landing shall be considered twice the width of the lift well including
wallsincludingadditionalspaceprovidedateithersideofthelanding,andthedepthshall
beoftwicethewidthoftheliftwellasillustratedacross.
10. VehicularrampsandpedestrianrampsprovidedasperPerformanceRegulation23.1.15
11. ElectricroomandelectricsubstationasspecifiedbyCompetentElectricCompany.
12. Opentoskyspaceusedforsolarwaterheatingsystem,outdoorunitsforairconditioners
ormechanicalventilationshallbeexemptfromFSI.
10.5 PermissibleGroundCoverage
10.5.1 ForBuildingunitswitharea500sq.mtsorless
Incaseofopenorpartiallybuiltplot,thegroundcoverageshallbetheentireareaofthe
Buildingunit.

10.5.2 ForBuildingunitswithareamorethan500sq.mtsandupto1500sq.mts
Thepermissiblegroundcoverageshallbeuptomaximum75%oftheentirebuildingunitarea.
10.5.3 ForBuildingunitswithareamorethan1500sq.mts
Thepermissiblegroundcoverageshallbeuptomaximum65%oftheentirebuildingunitarea.
10.6 MaximumPermissibleBuildingHeight
1. Themaximumpermissiblebuildingheightshallberegulatedaccordingtothewidthofthe
roadonwhichitabutsandasprescribedbelow:
No. RoadWidth(inmeters) MaximumPermissibleBuildingHeight(inmeters)
1 Upto7.5mts Twicethewidthoftheabuttingroadoropenspace
2 Above7.5mtsandupto12mts 15.0
3 12.0mtsandabove 25.0
2. For Buildingunits abutting a khadki, chowk, fadia, alley or culdesac, the maximum
permissibleBuildingHeightshallberegulatedasperthewidthoftheroadleadingtosuch
khadki,chowk,fadia,alleyorculdesacasmentionedintableabove.
10.7 OpentoSkySpace:
Opentoskyspaceshallbeprovidedfornaturallightandventilationinconformitywiththe
followingRegulations.Thelocationanddimensionsoftheopenspaceshallbebasedonthe
dimensionsoftheBuildingunitandtheproposedbuildingheight,whicheverishighershallbe
applicable.
10.7.1 RegulationbasedonBuildingDimensions:
1. ForanyBuildinghavingdepthof9.0mtsormorefromitsfrontopenspace,anopentosky
spacewithareaof5.6sq.mtswithnosidelessthan1.8mtsatplinthlevelshallbeprovided
forevery9mtsdepth.IfthewidthoftheBuildingisupto4.5mts,thenthesizeofthisopen
toskyspaceshallbe3.0sq.mtswithnosidelessthan1.5mts.
2. IfthedepthoftheBuildingdoesnotexceed18mtsandhasopeningsatleastontwosides
overastreetoropentoskyspaceof2.4mtsormoreinwidth,thenaboveprovisionshall
notbeapplicable.


3. Incaseadditionalopentoskyspaceisprovidedbeyondtheminimumrequirements,itshall
becountedtowardsthecomputationoftheFSI.

10.7.2 RegulationbasedonBuildingHeight:
1. Minimumwidthofanyinterioropentoskyspace,whichisusedforlightandventilationof
the room, shall be regulated on the basis of the building height as per provisions of
PlanningRegulation9.4.6andaspertablebelow:
Sr.No. BuildingHeight(inmeters) Minimumwidth(inmeters)
1 Upto10mts 2.0
2 Above10mtsandupto15mts 3.0
3 15mtsandabove 4.0

2. This opentosky space shall be provided at the level at which the light or ventilation is
borrowed.
3. ForthepurposeoftheaboveRegulations,the depthoftheroomshallnotbemorethan
threetimesthewidthoftheroomwhichabutsontheairspace.
10.7.3 GeneralRequirementforOpentoSkyspace
1. Everyexteriororinterior,openspaceshallbekeptfreefromanyerectionthereonandshall
bekeptopentoskywithsuitableandsufficientaccess.
2. Noopendrainexceptforrainwatershallbeconstructedinanyopenspacerequiredby
theseRegulations.
3. Every such interior or exterior open air space, unless the latter is a street, shall be
maintained for the benefit of such building exclusively and shall be entirely within the
owner'sownpremises.
4. No construction work on a building shall be allowed if such work operates to reduce an
openairspaceofanyotheradjoiningbuildingbelongingtothesameownertoanextent
less than what is prescribed by any of these Regulations in force at the time of the
proposed work to further reduce such open space if it is already less than what is
prescribed.
5. Everyopenspace,whetherexteriororinterior,providedinpursuanceofanyRegulation,or
underanagreementlodgedwiththeAuthorityshallbepavedandbealwayskeptfreefrom
anyerectionthereonandopentothesky,except23cmscorniceor30cmseaveorgrillwith
openingnotlessthan8cmsX8cms.Noweathershadeorotherprotectionshalloverhangor
projectoverthesaidopenspaceoroverasidesetbacksoastoreducethewidthtoless
thantheminimumprovidedundertheseRegulations.Noopendrainexceptforrainwater
shallbefreestructureinanyopenspacerequiredbytheseRegulations.
6. Openingforventilationshallopen intoanopentoskyspacewithminimumdimensionof
0.9mtsX0.9mts.
10.8 CommonPlot
CommonPlotshallbeprovidedbasedonPlanningRegulation13.9asapplicable.

10.9 Parking:
ForHeritageStructures,BuildingsandPrecinctsidentifiedintheHeritageConservationPlan,
parkingrequirementsshallnotberequirediftheproposedusesarehospitalityand/or
sympatheticadaptivereusetoresidential.
10.9.2 ForOtherAreasinCoreWalledCity
1. ParkingspacesforvehiclesshallbeprovidedwithintheBuildingunitforeverynewBuilding
and/orextensioninexistingbuildingconstructedforthefirstuseand/orwhentheuseof
oldbuildingischangedtoanyoftheusesmentionedinPlanningRegulation13.10.
2. For Buildingunit with area less than 100sq.mts for residential use, parking shall not be
required. For Buildingunits with area more than 100sq.mts, parking shall be provided as
perPlanningRegulation13.10.
3. ForBuildingunitwitharealessthan60sq.mtsfornonresidentialuse,parkingshallnotbe
required.ForBuildingunitswithareamorethan60sq.mts,parkingshallbeprovidedasper
PlanningRegulation13.10.
4. In case it is not feasible to provide the required parking as per Regulations due to any
constraint,theCompetentAuthoritymayrecoverfeesfordeficitparking.Thisfeeshallbe
decidedbytheCompetentAuthorityandrevisedfromtimetotime.

10.10 Basement:
1. Basement may be provided with adequate structural safety during construction such as
shoringandstruttingandasperPerformanceRegulation26.0.
2. Roadsidemarginof4.5mtsshallbeprovided.
3. FormarginsexceptRoadsidemargin,spaceof3.0mtsshallhavetobekeptfromadjoining
buildingunitboundaryforconstructionofbasement.
4. BasementshallbeallowedforparkingiftheareaofBuildingunitismorethan600sq.mts.
5. ForBuildingunitswithareamorethan1500sq.mts,basementshallbeallowedforparking
attwolevels.
10.10.1 UseofBasement
1. PermittedusesinBasementare:parking,safedepositvault,A.C.Plant,storageotherthan
inflammablematerial.
2. Nohabitableuseshallbepermittedinthebasement.
3. Permitted uses in Basement of a Hospital Building: Radiationproducing device, Radiation
TherapyRoom,MRIorXRayroom.
4. For basements exclusively for parking, any other permissible use is permitted only in
basementlevel1uptoamaximumareaof25%ofthetotalbuiltupareaofthebasement
floor.ThisnonparkingareashallbecalculatedtowardsthecomputationofFSI.
10.11 AdditionorExtensionstoExistingStructure:
Additionsand/oralterationsshallhavetobecarriedoutbasedontheguidelinesprovidedinthe
HeritageConservationPlanwithoutcompromisingtheoriginalcharacterofthebuildings.
10.11.2 ForOtherAreasinCoreWalledCity
1. TheadditionshallcomplywithallRegulationsforconstructionofanewbuilding.
2. Noadditionorextensiontoabuildingshallbeallowedunlesstheadditionorextensionis
suchaswouldbepermissibleifthewholebuildingwerereconstructedfromtheplinthwith

theopenspacesrequiredundertheRegulationsapplicabletothesiteofthebuildingatthe
timeoftheproposedadditionorextension.
3. Noadditionorextensiontoabuildingshallbeallowedwhichwoulddiminishtheminimum
extentofopenairspacewhichisrequiredbytheRegulationsapplicabletothesiteofthe
buildingatthetimeoftheproposedadditionorextension.

11.0 GAMTALAREA
ThefollowingregulationsareapplicableforGamtalareasoutsidetheCoreWalledCity.
11.1 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunit
1. MinimumareaofaBuildingunitshallbe18sq.mtswithnosidelessthan3.0mtsinwidth.
2. Amalgamationshallbepermittedandinsuchcases10%ofthelandshallbekeptopenon
theroadside.
1. ThetypesofusespermissibleonaBuildingunitshallberegulatedaccordingtothewidthof
theroadonwhichitabutsasmentionedbelow:
No. RoadWidth BuildingUsesPermissible

1 lessthan9mts Dwelling1,2&3
2 9mtsandlessthan12mts Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,Business,Hospitality1,
Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,Business,Religious,
3 12mtsandlessthan18mts
Hospitality1,PublicInstitutional
4 18mtsandlessthan24mts Assembly1,Hospitality1,Assembly1,Public
Institutional
5 24mtsandlessthan30mts
Assembly1,Hospitality1,PublicInstitutional
30mtsandmore
6 Educational1,Institutional,Hospitality1,Assembly1,

PublicInstitutional
2. TheextentofCommercial(Mercantile1,BusinessandHospitality1)usespermissibleina
Buildingunitshallberegulatedaccordingtothewidthoftheroadonwhichitabutsandas
under:
No. RoadWidth FloorsonwhichCommercialUseisPermissible

2 12mtsandlessthan18mts GroundandFirstFloorOnly
11.3 FloorSpaceIndex:
ThemaximumpermissibleFSIofaBuildingunitshallbe2.0.
11.3.1 RelaxationinFSI
AsperPlanningRegulation9.4.5

AsperPlanningRegulation10.5
11.5 BuildingHeight
ThemaximumpermissibleheightshallberegulatedaccordingtoroadwidthasperPlanning
Regulation10.6andasperPlanningRegulation9.4.6.
11.6 OpentoSkySpace:
11.7 CommonPlot
CommonPlotshallbeprovidedbasedonPlanningRegulation13.9,asapplicable.
11.8 Parking:
11.9 Basement:
11.10 AdditiontoExistingStructure:

12.0 GAMTALEXTENSION
ThefollowingregulationsareapplicableforGamtalExtensionareasasidentifiedonthezoning
map,surroundingtheGamtalAreas.
12.1 PermissibleUse:
1) ThetypesofusespermissibleinaBuildingunitshallberegulatedaccordingtothe
zoningtableinplanningregulation9.2andasperwidthoftheroadandasmentionedin
PlanningRegulation13.1.3and13.1.4exceptIndustrialUses.
2) The permissible uses as provided in rule no 1 above shall be allowed in areas
prescribedhereunder:
a.gamtalextensiondesignatedinthedevelopmentplan;
b. within 400 mtrs. of the periphery of the gamtal with population more
than5000andisdeclaredundertheprovisionsoflandrevenuecode.
c.within300mtrs.oftheperipheryofthegamtalwithpopulation5000or
lessandisdeclaredundertheprovisionsoflandrevenuecode.
12.2 DevelopmentofLand
AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.3
12.3 FloorSpaceIndex(FSI)
ThemaximumpermissibleFSIofaBuildingunitshallbe1.2.
12.3.1 RelaxationinFSI
AsperPlanningRegulation9.4.5.
12.4 MaximumPermissibleHeight
ThemaximumpermissibleBuildingHeightshallberegulatedasperPlanningRegulation9.4.6
accordingtothewidthoftheroadonwhichitabutsandasprescribedbelow:

10.0
1 Lessthan9mts

15.0
2 9.0mtsandlessthan12.0

25.0
3 12.0mtsandabove


12.5 Margins
Entireareaavailableafterprovidingfortherequiredmargins,commonplotandother
Regulationsmaybeutilizedforconstructionofthesuperstructure.
12.7 InternalOpenSpace
12.8 CommonPlot
12.9 Parking
12.10 Basement

13.0 ZONESR1,R2,R3,C,L,KZ,IG,IS,CZ

Thefollowingregulationsareapplicableforthefollowingzones:ResidentialZoneI,IIandIII(R1,
R2 and R3); Commercial Zone (C); Logistics Zone (L); Knowledge and Institutional Zone (KZ);
Industrial ZoneGeneral (IG), Industrial Zone Special (IS) and Closed Textile Mills Zone (CZ).
RegulationsunderClosedTextileMillsZone(CZ)shallbeapplicablefortheclosedtextilemills
withinthelistofmillsprovidedinSchedule27.

The specific type of building uses permissible on a Buildingunit shall be on the basis of the
respectivezoneandregulatedbytheroadwidthitabutsonandtheareaoftheBuildingunit.

13.1.1 PermissibleUsesinKnowledge&InstitutionalZone(KZ)
Permissible uses shall be as per Planning Regulation 9.2.12 or defined as per Local Area Plan,
whereLocalAreaPlanisprepared.
13.1.2 PermissibleUsesinClosedTextileMillsZone(CZ)
(1) Definition:
a. Textile Operations means operations like spinning, weaving, winding, warping, sizing,
processingandgarmentmaking,yarns,fabricmaking.
b.ClosedTextilesMill/smeanstextilemillsregisteredundertheCompaniesActorincluded
in the list of textile mills which forms the part of Chief Justice Miyabhoy Committee reportor
thosemillswherethepropertyrecordsortherevenueorsuchothergovernmentrecordswhich
certifythatsuchmillisassessedastextilemillandhadtextileoperations.
c.Closed Textile Mill Land means such land which as per revenue records/city survey
recordsisusedforclosedtextilemill.
(2)PermissibleUses&FSIinClosedTextileMillZone(CZ)shallbeasper:
a. BaseZone:IndustrialGeneralZone(IG),withitsrespectiveusesand
FSIasspecifiedinRegulation9.2.9
b.UsesasperKnowledgeandIndustrialZone(KZ)andResidential
AffordableHousing(RAH)withrespectivepermissibleFSIspecifiedas
under:

AdditionalChargeableFSI@40%OfJantryRate
No. ProposedUse BaseFSI
Within TOZ Out SideTOZ
KnowledgeZone(KZ)
& Residential
1 1.8 2.2 0.9
Affordable Housing
(RAH)

c. For all closed textile mills, wherein the variation is made under section 19 vide different
notifications published on different dates, before 11.02.2013 (the date of publishing under
section 13), the use and FSI shall be applicable as sanctioned in relevant notifications, in any
caseseitherthedevelopmentpermissionhasbeengrantedornot.

(3)
When permissible uses Dwelling1,2&3 are allowed on Closed Textile Mill Zone (CZ)
underKZorRAH,certificationshallberequiredfromGujaratPollutionControlBoard.
(4) In the land of closed textile mills, for the any development permission, any owners/
applicants intending to develop such land for any purpose shall contribute to the competent
authority,landadmeasureanaggregateof40%theportionofplot/buildingunit/finalplotfor
whichdevelopmentpermissionissought.
13.1.3 PermissibleUsesbyRoadwidth
1. ThetypesofusespermissibleinaBuildingunitshallberegulatedaccordingtothewidthof
theroadonwhichitabutsasunder:
No. RoadWidth Building Uses Permissible as per respective Zone
indicatedintheZoningtableinRegulation9.2
1 lessthan9mts Dwelling1&2
2 9mtsandlessthan12mts Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,Business,Education1
3 12mtsandlessthan18mts Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,Business,Educational1,
Assembly1,TemporaryUse,PublicInstitutional
4 18mtsandlessthan24mts Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,Business,Religious,
Educational1&2,Institutional,Hospitality1,Assembly1
&4,ServiceEstablishment,TemporaryUse,Parks,Public
Institutional
5 24mtsandlessthan30mts Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,Business,Religious,
Educational2,Institutional,Hospitality1&2,Assembly
1,4,ServiceEstablishment,TemporaryUse,Parks,Public
Institutional
6 30mtsandmore Dwelling1,2&3,Mercantile1,2&3,Business,Religious,
Educational2,Institutional,Hospitality1&2,Assembly
1,2,3,4ServiceEstablishment,Storage,Transport,Sports
andLeisure,TemporaryUse,Parks,PublicInstitutional
Note:IndustrialusesandPublicUtilityshallnotberegulatedonthebasisofRoadWidth.
2. Theextentofcommercial(mercantile1andbusiness)usespermissibleinaBuildingunitin
allZonesexceptCommercialZoneshallberegulatedaccordingtothewidthoftheroadon
whichitabutsasunder:
No. RoadWidth FloorsonwhichCommercialUse isPermissible
2 12mtsandlessthan18mts GroundandFirstFloorOnly
3. All permissible nonresidential uses in R1 and R2 zones may be permitted on the ground
floor or any other floor in a residential dwelling if provided with separate means of
access/staircase.
4. A part of residential building may be permitted for use as office in case of professional
requirements such as for advocates, doctors, architects, engineers, chartered accountants
etc.Thisissubjecttoamaximum50sq.mtsandparkingforthispurposeshallbeprovidedas
percommercialbasis.

13.1.4
PermissibleUsesbyAreaoftheBuildingunit
No. BuildingUse AreaofBuildingunit
1 Religious Minimum500sq.mts
2 FuellingStationwithoutServiceStation Minimum1000sq.mts
3 Hospitality1 Lessthan2000sq.mts
4 Education1exceptPreschool,Hospitality2, Minimum2000sq.mts
FuellingStationwithServiceStation
5 Education2,Assembly1,2,3&4,Institutional Minimum3500sq.mts

13.2 RegulationsbasedonAreaofBuildingunit
13.2.1 AreaandDimensionofaBuildingunit
1. MinimumareaofaBuildingunitshallbe100sq.mts.
2. NosideoftheBuildingunitshallbelessthan9mts.
3. TheratioofwidthtothedepthoftheBuildingunitshallnotbemorethan2.
4. TheaboveconditionoftheratioisnotapplicableifthesmallestsideoftheBuildingunitis
10.5mts or more in length and building units allocated under TP Scheme prior to this
regulationunderSecondRevisedDevelopmentPlan.
13.2.2 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunitinR3Zone
MinimumareaofaBuildingunitis1000sq.mts.

13.3.1 InternalRoadandApproachtoBuildingandCommon
Plot
1. Internal road width shall be measured from its origin to
thenextwiderroaditmeets.
2. In case of single building the width of approach/ internal
roadshallbemeasuredbasedonthedistancefromtheTP
orDProaduptotheedgeofthebuildingincaseofhollow
plinth,orlocationofthefarthestentranceofabuildingin
caseofsolidplinth.

In case of buildings connected internally or externally the
length of internalroadshall be considered up to theedgeof
thehollowplinthofthefarthestbuilding(incaseofbuildingwithhollowplinth)anduptothe
locationofthefarthestentranceofthebuildingincaseofsolidplinth.

3. IncaseoflayoutwithtwoormorebuildingsofDwelling3typedwellingunits,commercial
unitsorindependentestablishments,thewidthofInternalRoadonwhichthebuildingabuts
shallbeasapplicableforalengthofabove45mcategory(Refersketchinschedule 28).In
caseofmorethantwobuildingsincludingDwelling1and/orDwelling2type,approachofas
applicable width shall be allowed up to the second dwelling unit only of Dwelling1 or
Dwelling2typeaspertable13.3.1.4

4. The width of the Internal or Approach Road shall be based on the length and use of the
Buildingunitasunder:
No. LengthofRoad(meters) Width of road Width of road for

for Residential NonResidential Use
Use(meters) (meters)
1 Upto15mtsorless(Approach) 3.0 4.5
2 Above15mtsanduptoto45mts(Approach) 4.5 6.0
3 Above45mtsandupto150mts 7.5 9.0
4 Above150mtsandupto450mts 9.0 12.0
5 Above450mts 12.0 18.0
Note: If margin required is bigger than width of Approach Road or Internal Road whichever is
highershallbeapplicable.
13.3.2 GeneralRequirementsforInternalRoads
1. TheInternalRoadshallbeprovideduptoeachindividualbuilding.
2. Internalroadwidthshallbemeasuredinlengthfromthefarthestpointofitsorigintothe
nextwiderroaditmeets.
3. Incaseswheretheroad is incontinuationwithanyprivateroadinthe adjoiningestateor
anypublicroadcontinuoustotheestate,thelengthoftheadjoiningroadofthepublicroad
shallbeaddedtothelengthoftheinternalroadforthepurposeofdeterminingthewidthof
suchroad.
4. Curvesatthejunction:Thecurvesshallbeprovidedatthejunctionofroadsasprescribed
below:
No. Widthoftheroadinmeters Radiusofroadcurvature(meters)

1 7.5orless 4.5
2 Morethan7.5andupto18 6.0
3 Morethan18 7.5

Note: The width of the wider road shall be taken into consideration in determining the
radiusofthecurvatureatthejunctionofroadsofdifferentwidths.
5. The shape of the plots and the junction of the roads, at the corners shall be designed as
directedbytheCompetentAuthority.
6. Thealignmentoftheinternalroadorroadsshallberegulatedtobeincontinuationofthe
publicorprivateroadscontinuoustotheapplicant'sBuildingUnit;butincaseoftermination
ofan internal road or roads; aturningcirclewithdiameter of13.5mts or12mts.x6mts.
turning "T" shall be required at the culdesac. This requirement may be waived for such
roadwithwidthof7.5mtsifthelengthdoesnotexceed110mts.
7. The Development Permission shall be regulated as per the proposed road network by the
competentauthority.
8. FordevelopmentareainnonT.P.area,thewidthofoneroadshallbedecided
bytheCompetentAuthority.
13.3.3 AmalgamationandSubdivisionofBuildingunit
The owner or developer shall be required to get the land reconstituted by the
CompetentAuthorityasBuildingunitorBuildingunitsbeforeamalgamationor
subdivision of the land. Development Permission shall not be granted without
fulfilmentofthisrequirement.
13.3.4 AmalgamationandSubdivisionofBuildingunitwithExistingStructures
InthecaseofBuildingunitswithexistingbuildings,itssubdivisionoramalgamationshallnotbe
approvedunlessitfulfilsalltherequirementsundertheseRegulations.
13.3.5 LayoutforAmalgamationand/orSubdivisionofBuildingunit
1. Incaseofsubdivisionoramalgamation,thedepthofBuildingunitshallnotexceedtwicethe
width of the proposed Buildingunit fronting on the road. However, this condition of ratio
willnotbeapplicableifthelengthofthesmallersideofthesubdividedBuildingunitisequal
ormorethan10.50mts.
2. AmalgamationofBuildingunitabuttingonaroadwithwidthequalormorethan18.00mts,
shallbepermittedifdepthoftheBuildingunitshallnotexceedthreetimesthefrontageof
theBuildingunitabuttingonroad.
3. Nosideofthesubdividedplotshallbelessthan9mts.
13.3.6 ContributionofLandforanydevelopmentinNonTPAreas
1. For development in confirmation with zoning, where the Town Planning Scheme is not
declaredexceptAgricultureZone,theCompetentAuthorityshallenforceowners/applicant
to contribute land admeasuring up to 40% in aggregate of its plot/Buildingunit to the
CompetentAuthorityforprovidingroads,publicpurposeandmultipurposeactivities:

2.
The competent authority shall plan for proper access, circulation and mobility in the area,
prepare a road network plan, which shall synchronize with any, existing road or
developmentplan.
3. TheabovecontributedlandshallbeadjustedbypreparingTPS.
4. TheuseofPublicPurposeLandshallbeapplicableirrespectiveofthezonesorroadwidth.

13.3.7 Developmentonkabrastan,burialgroundetc.
Thelandoccupiedbythegraveyards,kabrastans,burialgrounds,crematoriaandalliedactionsin
the Development Plan shall be kept permanently open. Competent Authority may permit
structurestobebuiltforspecificpurpose.

13.3.8 DevelopmentonOpenSpacePlots
1. 20%oftheareaoftheOpenSpacePlotsprovidedunderTPSchemesmaybeutilisedfor
theconstructionwithrequiredmarginsforthecommon/institutional/communityuses.Such
constructionshallbepermittedwithbasement,groundfloororaflooronhollowplinth.
2. Incasethebuildingisonhollowplinth,inadditiontothestaircabinsandramps,5%ofthe
total permissible builtup area of this plot shall be allowed to be builtupon for the
construction for store room, security cabin, toilet etc. at the ground level. The rest of the
OpenSpacePlotshallbelefttoopentosky.

13.4 FloorSpaceindex(FSI)

13.4.1 PermissibleFloorSpaceIndex(FSI)
1. ThemaximumpermissibleFSIshallberegulatedasperPlanningRegulation9.2.
2. Area covered by
Atrium and
mezzanine floors
shall be counted
towards
computationofFSI.

13.4.2 Relaxationin
FloorSpaceIndex
(FSI)
As per Planning
Regulation9.4.5

1. HollowPlinth:Spacesofhollowplinthprovidedforthepurposeofparkingwithmaximum
height of 3.5mts and a minimum height of 3.0mts from finished ground level to finished
firstfloorlevel.
2. HollowPlinthcanhaveprovisionforelectricmeterroom,roomfortelephonedistribution
board,bathroom,waterroom,servantroom,andsecuritycabinandentrancefoyerifthe
totalareadoesnotexceed15sqm.Thisareashallnotbeconsideredtowardscomputation
ofFSI.

3.
Allinterioropentoskyspaces,utilityductsinanyform,shape
andsizerequiredeitherbydesignorRegulations.However,an
atriumshallbecountedtowardsthecomputationofFSI.
4. OpentoskyspaceofcommonplotisnotcountedtowardsFSI
5. Loft provided as per Performance Regulation 23.0 up to a
maximumof30%oftheenclosingspace
6. Basement exclusively used for parking. Such basement shall
have minimum height of 2.8mts, and maximum height of
3.8mts, measured from finished basement floor level to
finished upper/plinth level. Only in case of mechanised parking, there is no restriction of
maximumheightornumberofbasementfloorsusedforparkingpurpose.
7. In any marginal open space weather sheds, sun breakers and horizontal or vertical
projections shall be permitted up to 0.60mts. These projections may also be part of the
faadearticulation,butshallinnocasesbecomeapartofthehabitablespace.
8. Staircase,StairCabinprovidedasperPerformanceRegulation23.0:
a. Staircase with maximum intermediate landing width equal to the width of stair
includingthewall;
b. Maximum landing width at floor level shall be three times the width of stair (x mts)
includingadditionalspace(0.5xmts)ateithersideofthestaircaseprovidedascommon
area.
c. Staircaseprovidedwithinanindividualdwellingunitinanapartmentbuilding,shallbe
includedincomputationofFSI.
9. Lift,liftwellwithliftcabin,liftlandingofliftwellandwatertank,
includingthewallsprovidedasperPerformanceRegulation23.0
a. Thewidthoftheliftlandingshallbeconsideredequaltothe
maximumwidthoftheliftwellincludingwalls(xmts)withan
additional space(0.5xmts) ateithersideofthe liftprovided
ascommonarea(illustratedacross).
b. The depth of the lift landing shall be two times the maximum width of the lift well
includingwalls(xmts).
10. VehicularrampsandpedestrianrampsprovidedasperPerformanceRegulation23.1.15.
11. SkipFloorandRefugeareaprovidedforfiresafetyasperPerformanceRegulation24.0.Skip
floor shall have a maximum clear floor height of 2.4mts and shall not be enclosed with
walls.Skipfloormaybeusedforserviceareasuchasprovisionofairhandlingunits,etc.
12. Electrical Substation, Transformer room, Boxtype transformer, Section Feeder Pillar,
AuxiliaryPowerBackupSystemandmeterroomaccordingtothenormsoftheCompetent
ElectricCompany.
13. Areaprovidedandusedforparkingatanyfloorlevel.
14. Opentoskyspaceusedforsolarwaterheatingsystem,outdoorunitsforairconditioners
ormechanicalventilationshallbeexemptfromFSI.


13.5 BuildingHeight

13.5.1 MaximumPermissibleHeight
The Maximum Permissible Building Height shall be as per provisions of Planning Regulation
9.4.6andregulatedaccordingtothewidthoftheroadonwhichitabutsasprescribedbelow:
1 Lessthan 9mts 10.0
2 9.0mtsandlessthan12mts 15.0
3 12.0mts.andlessthan18mts 25.0
4 18.0mtsandlessthan40mts 45.0
5 40.0mtsandabove 70

Providedthat,iftheheightofthebuildingismorethan45mtrs,theprovisionofRegulationNo.
4.8shallalsobeapplicable.

13.6 Margins

13.6.1 RoadSideMarginsforResidentialandNonResidentialUses(ExceptIndustrialand
SpecialBuildings)
No. RoadWidth RoadSideMargin RoadSide Margin RoadSideMargin
(inmeters) forBuildingunit forBuildingunit forBuildingunit
areaupto withareaabove withheightmore
2000sq.mtsand 2000sq.mtsand than25m
buildingheightup buildingheightup (inmeters)
to25m(inmeters) to25m(inmeters)
1 Upto9 3.0 3.0
2 Above9andupto12 4.5 4.5
3 Above12andupto18 6.0 6.0 7.5
4 Above18andupto30 6.0 7.5 7.5
5 Above30 6.0 9.0 9.0

1. Road Side Margin in a Buildingunit shall be regulated by the Road width it abuts on as
mentionedinthetableabove(subjecttootherRegulations):
2. For Buildingunits with two or more abutting roads, the Roadside margin shall be
applicableonallsuchabuttingsidesasillustratedbelow:

3. Roadsidemarginaspertheroadwidthormarginasperbuildingheightwhicheverishigher
shallbeapplicable.
13.6.2 BuildtoLine
1. The BuildtoLine shall be considered as the imaginary line
formedafterleavingtheRoadSidemarginandtherequired
sidemargins.
2. This Regulation shall be applicable for all Buildingunits as
mentionedinLocalAreaPlans.
13.6.3 MinimumRoadSideMarginforIndustrialUse
TheRoadSideMarginforIndustrialuseshallberegulatedbytheRoadwidthitabutson
asmentionedinthetablebelow:
No. WidthofRoad(meters) RoadSideMargins(inmeters)
1 Upto12mts Aspersidemargin
4 Above30.0mtsandmore 9.0
13.6.4 SideandRearMargins
The minimum Side and Rear (all other than Road side) Margins in a Buildingunit shall be
regulatedonthebasisoftheareaandproposedheightoftheBuildingasindicatedinthetables
Reg.No.13.6.5.ThesearenotapplicableforSpecialBuildings.
13.6.5 MinimumSideandRearMarginsforBuildingunitsupto500sq.mtsforDwelling1&2
1. RequiredSideandRearMargins:
No. AreaoftheBuildingunit Required Rear Required Side
Margins Margins
1 Upto150sq.mts 2.25mts NotRequired
2 Above150sq.mtsandupto300sq.mts 2.25mts 1.5mts(Anyoneside)
3 Above300sq.mtsandupto500sq.mts 2.25mts 3mts(Bothsides)
Note:forbuildingunitareaabove500sqmtrtheminimumsideandrearmarginshallbeasper
clauseno.13.6.7
2. IncaseofsubdivisionofaSurveyNo./FinalPlotwithasubdividedBuildingunitupto500
sq.mts., Buildingunit shall have minimum 3mts margin on the side abutting the adjacent
SurveyNo./FinalPlot.Referillustrationbelowforfurtherclarity:
13.6.6 MinimumSide
andRearMargins
forIndustrialUse
Minimum side and rear
margin along the
periphery of the
Buildingunit and the
minimum margin
between two detached
structuresshallbeasstatedbelow:
No. AreaoftheBuildingunit RequiredSideandRearMargins(inmeters)
1 Upto1000sq.mts 4.5
2 Above1000sq.mts 6.0
Note:Asubdividedindustrialbuildingunithavingareaupto1000sq.mcankeeponeoftheside
marginsasazeromarginprovidedwithconsentfromtherespectiveadjacentcoowner.
13.6.7 MinimumSideandRearMarginsforotherthanDwelling1and2
No. Area of the Building BuildingHeight Required margin (in

Unit mts)
1 Upto750sqmtrs. Upto25mtrs 3.0
2 Morethan750sq.mts. Upto15mtrs 3.0
Above15mtrsandupto25mtrs. 4.0
13.6.8 MinimumMarginbetweenBuildings
1. Minimumdistancebetweentwobuildingsshallbeasperthetablebelow:
No. BuildingHeight RequiredMargins(inmeters)
1 Upto15mts 4.5
4 Above45mts 12.0
2. If two buildings next to each other have different heights, required margin for taller
building shall be applicable. For example if one building is of 25mts and the adjacent
buildingisof45mtsinheight,theminimummarginbetweenthesetwobuildingsshallbe
9.0mts.
3. In case of required margin is not provided than the length of common wall between any
two semidetached buildings shall not be less than 25% of the maximum width of the
buildingparalleltocommonwalljoiningtogetherateveryfloor.
13.6.9 MarginsfromCommonPlot
No. BuildingHeight RequiredMargins(inmeters)
1 Upto25mts 3.0
2 Above25mts 6.0

13.6.10 PermissibleUsesinMargins
1. ForDwelling1andDwelling2(ExceptRowHouse,CottageIndustriesandPreSchools):
a. Ancillary uses such as parking garage, servant quarter, w.c. and bathroom shall be
permittedasapartofthepermissibleFSIoftheBuildingUnit,insideorrearmarginal
space but in no case in Roadside margins; with maximum permissible ground
coverageof16.5sq.mtsandmaximumpermissibleheightof3.0mts.
b. Surfacewatertankupto1.5mtsinheight
c. Open, cantilever staircase with maximum width of 1.00mts and landing space of
maximum2.00mtsatfloorlevelshallbepermittedinsideorrearmarginsexcepton
roadsidemargin.
d. Doors,windowsorprojections shallnotbepermittedalongthecommonwallofthe
adjoining property.
No rainwater from
the roof shall be
drained in the
adjoiningproperty.
e. Partition wall shall
be allowed along
the Building Unit
boundary on
common boundary
of semidetached
building and on marginal space between two structures up to a maximum height of
1.5mts.
2. ForDwelling1,2&3:Undergroundwatertank,percolationwell,borewellandpumproom
withamaximumsizeof2mtsX2mtsandwithamaximumheightof2mts.
3. For Buildingunits of all uses other than Industrial and Institutional:
Astructureforsecuritycabinincludingtoiletofmaximumdimensionsof2.0mtsX4.0mts
with maximum height of 2.4mts shall be permitted in the Roadside margin. The area of
suchconstructionshallbecountedtowardscomputationofFSI.
4.
For Industrial and Institutional use: a security cabin structure up to a maximum ground
coverageof15sq.mtswithmaximumheightof2.4mtsshallbepermittedintheroadside
margin.Suchastructureshallbeataminimumdistanceof4.5mtsfromtheBuilding.The
areaofsuchconstructionshallbecountedtowardscomputationofFSI.
5. PedestrianaccesspathandsteppedapproachasperPerformanceRegulation23.1.5shall
bepermissibleinthemarginalspace.
6. CommonPlotshallbepermittedinthemarginalspace.
7. Vehicular Ramp connecting ground level with basement level shall be permitted in side
and/orrearmarginonlyfor:
Buildingunitwithareaupto2000sq.mts;or
Buildingunitwithbuildingsupto25mtsinheight
8. Forabuildingunitusingmarginalspaceforprovidingelectricalinfrastructuresuchassub
station(asperRegulation13.6.10(9)),undergroundwatertanks(asperregulation27.4and
others)thesepermissibleusesshallbeallowedononlyonemarginalsideexceptRoadside
margin. The other marginal spaces shall be kept clear and accessible at ground level as
illustratedabove.
9. Electrical Infrastructure: Electrical Substation, Transformer room, Boxtype transformer,
Section Feeder Pillar, Auxiliary Power Backup System and meter room according to the
norms of the Competent Electric Company shall be permitted in marginal space except
RoadsidemarginoftheBuildingunit.Theareaofsuchconstructionshallnotbecounted
towardsFSI.
10. RefugeAreaforBuildingwithheightmorethan25mts:CantileverRefugearearequiredas
perSectionD:PerformanceRegulations24.0maybepermitted.
11. Fire Escape Staircase for Building with height more than 45mts: Fire Escape Staircase
required as per Section D: Performance Regulations 24.0 shall be permitted in marginal
spaceexceptroadsidemargin.
12. PedestrianRamp:asperSectionD:PerformanceRegulation23.1.5shallbepermissiblein
marginalspace.
13. ParkingshallbepermittedinmarginsexceptinApproachRoadasillustratedbelowandas
perregulation13.10.1.7and13.10.1.8

14.
Basement provided as per Planning Regulation 13.11 shall be permitted within side and
rearmargins.
15. Inanymarginalopenspace,weathershedssunbreakershorizontalorverticalprojections
shall be permitted up to 0.60mts. These projections may also be part of the faade
articulation at various levels, but shall in no cases be at the floor level such that they
becomeapartofthehabitablespace.Suchprojectionsshallbeallowedaboveaminimum
heightof2.4mtsfromthegroundlevel.
16. For any Buildingunits with following uses Dwelling1, Assembly1&2, Educational1&2,
Institutional,PublicInstitutional;thebuildingunitlevelmaybepermittedtoberaisedupto
plinthlevel.

13.6.11 RestrictedUseinMargins
1. The required marginal open spaces except permissible uses as per Planning Regulation
13.6.10shallbekeptpermanentlyopentosky.
2. Thisspaceshallnotbeusedforstockingmaterialsorloosearticlesforthepurposeoftrade
orotherwise,puttingupfixedormovableplatforms.
3. Parkingshallnotbeallowedinthemarginalspaceprovidedasapproachroad.
4. Vehicularrampleadingtoparkinginfloorsabovegroundlevelshallnotbepermittedinthe
margin.
5. Pedestrianrampsconnectinggroundfloorwithupperfloorsshallnotbepermittedinthe
marginalspaces.
6. Thesunkinlowergroundfloororbasementprovidedforthepurposeoflight/ventilation
shallnotbepermittedinthemarginalopenspace.
7. Nodifferenceshallbepermittedinthegroundlevelofthemarginalspaceofthebuilding
(incaseswherethepermittedmarginofthebasementislesserthanthepermittedmargin
ofthesuperstructure).

ForR1,R2,C,L,KZ,IG,ISandCZZones,theentireareaavailableafterprovidingfortherequired
Margins, Common Plot and other Regulations may be utilized for construction of the super
structure.

13.7.1 PermissibleGroundCoverageforR3Zone
ThePermissibleGroundCoverageshallbe15%andupto8mheight.

13.8 InternalOpentoSkySpace
Theminimumwidthofanyinterioropentoskyspaceusedforlightorventilationoftherooms
shallberegulatedbasedonthesmallersideofthisopentoskyspaceasfollows:

No. BuildingHeight Minimumdimensionofthesmallerside
1. Upto15mts 1.5mts
2. Above15mtsandupto25mts 2.5mts
3. Above25mtsandupto45mts 3.0mts
4. Above45mts 6.0mts

13.9 CommonPlot

13.9.1 MinimumAreaofCommonPlot
CommonPlotisrequiredforBuildingunitsofarea2000sq.mtsormoreinallzonesotherthan
agriculturezoneasperfollowingRegulations:
No. Use AreaoftheBuildingunit Minimum Required Area of
CommonPlot
1 Dwelling1,2&3;
Mercantile1,2&3;
Business;
2000sq.mtsormore 10%oftheareaofBuildingunit
Hospitality1&2,
Service
Establishment
2 Industrial and
Upto5000sq.mts
Logistic
Above5000sq.mtsandupto
8%oftheareaofBuildingunit
20,000sq.mts
1,600sq.mts+5%ofthearea
20,000sq.mtsandabove
exceeding20,000sq.mts
3 Religious,
Educational1&2,
20%oftheBuildingunitareaor
Institutional, 2,000sq.mtsormore
200sq.mts;whicheverismore
Assembly, Public
Institutional
4 ForAllUses Additional6%asperPlanning
10,000sq.mtsormore
Regulation13.9.2.9
Note:ForBuildingunitswitharealessthan2000sq.mtsandhavingbuildingswithheightmore
than25mts,acommonplotshallbeprovidedof10%oftheareaofBuildingunitor200sq.mts,
whicheverismore.


13.9.2
GeneralRequirementsforCommonPlot
1. TheCommonPlotareashallbeexclusiveofapproaches.
2. The area of the Common Plot may be sub divided such that the minimum area of the
CommonPlotshallbe200sq.mts;withnosideslessthan10.0mts.
3. AnglebetweenadjacentsidesoftheCommonPlotshallbe60degreesormore.
4. No construction shall be permissible in the Common Plot except Electric substation,
Transformerroom,Auxiliarypowergenerator,Boxtypetransformer,sectionfeederpillar,
meter room, over and underground water tank and pump room, security cabin,
Community/SocietycommonamenitiesshallbeallowedtobeconstructedintheCommon
Plotsubjecttothefollowingrequirements:
a. MaximumGroundCoverageof15%oftherespectiveCommonPlot.
b. Maximum Height of construction shall be 7.5mts from the level of the Building Unit
exceptinthecaseofoverheadwatertank,wheremoreheightmaybepermitted.
c. Community/SocietycommonfacilityshallbepermittedonaCommonPlot.Theareaof
this Community/Society common facility shall be considered towards computation of
FSIoftheBuildingUnit.
d. Such a building shall be required to maintain the minimum margin requirements
between buildings with respect to the adjacent buildings as per Planning Regulation
13.6.8andRoadSideMarginsasperPlanningRegulation13.6.1
5. IncaseofResidentialUse,50%oftheCommonPlotmaybeallowedtobeusedasparking
space including drive way and aisles. Parking in common plot shall be permitted in road
sidemarginafterleavingminimum1.5mtsfromtheBuildingunitboundary.Thisminimum
1.5mshallbeutilisedforshadegivingtreesandplantationpurpose.
6. IncaseofallotherusesexceptResidentialUse,completeareaoftheCommonPlotmay
beallowedtobeusedasparkingspaceincludingdrivewayandaisles.Suchparkingshallbe
permitted in roadside margin after leaving minimum 1.5mts from the buildingunit
boundary. This minimum 1.5m shall be utilised for shade giving trees and plantation
purpose.
7. In cases where layout or subdivision of Building Unit is sanctioned with provision of
required Common Plot, Common Plot shall not be insisted in case of subdivision of such
subdivided new Buildingunit and / or amalgamation of such subplots and / or further
developmentofsuchsubdividednewBuildingunitirrespectiveofitsarea.
8. The Owner shall be required to give an undertaking that the Common Plot shall be used
exclusively for the residents / occupants of the Buildingunit. On sanction of the
Development Permission, the Common Plot shall deem to have vested in the society/
association of the residents/ occupants. The Common Plot shall not be sold to any other
person.
9. For a Buildingunit having area of 10,000sq.mts or more an additional 6% area of the
Buildingunit shall be provided for thick plantation. This area shall be exclusive of the
marginsandCommonPlot.Theareademarcatedforthisshallhaveaminimumdimension
of 1.5mts. The types of trees shall be selected such that they are shadegiving trees as
mentionedinSchedule24.
10. CommonPlotshallnotbeallowedwithinAtriumoranycoveredspace.

13.10 Parking

ParkingspacesforvehiclesshallbeprovidedwithintheBuildingunitforeverynewBuildingand
/or extension in existing building constructed for the first use and /or when the use of old
buildingischangedtoanyoftheusesmentionedinthetablebelow:
No. TypeofUse MinimumParkingRequired VisitorsParkingand
Remarks
1 Dwelling1, 1carparking formorethan 80
Dwelling2 sq.mts and up to 300 sq.mts of Nil
plinthareaperunit.
Additional1carparkingforevery
100sq.mts additional plinth area
perunit.
Thisshallbepermittedwithinthe
marginalspace
Dwelling3 20%ofTotalUtilisedFSI 10%, of the required
parking space shall be
providedasvisitorsparking
2 Residential Mixed (a)For respective Residential use,
Use (Residential + parking shall be provided as 10%ofResidentialparking
Commercial) Dwelling1,2 or 3, as the case requirement(a);and
maybe. 20%oftheCommercial
(b)For respective Commercial parkingin(b)shallbe
use parking shall be providedasvisitors
provided 50% of used Total parking.
UtilisedFSI
3 Assembly1,2&3 50%ofTotalUtilisedFSI 20% of the required
parking shall be provided
asvisitorsparking
3a Assembly4 50%ofBuildingunitArea
3b AssemblyStadium 1sq.mts of parking area per
person of the Total stadium
capacity
4 Mercantile, Business, 50%ofTotalUtilisedFSI 20% of the required
Religious, Hospitality, parking shall be provided
Transport asvisitorsparking
4a Institutional 50%ofTotalUtilisedFSI In case of Hospitals and
Buildings, Public nursing homes, additional
InstitutionalBuildings parkingofAmbulanceshall
be provided at the ground
level.
5 Industrial1,2,3&4; 10%oftheTotalUtilisedFSI Nil
Storage,
6 Educational (a)Primary&Preschools25%of Facility for dropoff and

No. TypeofUse MinimumParkingRequired VisitorsParkingand

Remarks
theTotalUtilisedFSI pickup shall be provided
(b) Secondary & Higher withinthepremise.
Secondary Schools 40% of the
TotalUtilisedFSI 10% of the required
(c) Colleges and coaching classes parking shall be provided
40%oftheTotalUtilisedFSI asvisitorsparking
7 Sports&Leisure 25%ofBuildingunitArea
8 Parks 10%ofBuildingunitArea
Note:
1. In case the maximum permissible FSI is not utilised, for any extension or additions in the
future, additional parking as per regulation shall have to be provided as required for this
additionalutilisedFSI.
2.Buildingunithavingareaupto750sqmtsshallbepermittedtoprovideasperregulationof
theutilisedFSIareaforparkingintheplaceof50%forusesasmentionedintheabovetable.
3. Building unit having an area above 750 sqmts and up to 2000 sqmts shall be permitted to
provide40%oftheutilizedFSIareaforparkingintheplaceof50%forusesasmentionedinthe
abovetable.
13.10.1 GeneralRequirementsforParking
1. ParkingrequirementforaMixedUsedevelopmentshallbecalculatedonproratebasisof
theFSIconsumedspecifictothedifferentuses.
2. Parkingispermittedatanyfloorlevelabovegroundandatmorelevelsofbasementasper
requiredparking,withprovisionofvehicularramp.
3. 50%oftherequiredvisitorsparkingshallbeprovidedatthegroundlevel.
4. 50%ofallrequiredparkingshallbeprovidedforcars.
5. Parking area includes parking space, driveway and aisles but excludes approach road,
vehicularliftandvehicularramps.
6. Parking layouts with minimum size requirements for parking space, driveways and access
lanes shall be provided as prescribed in Section D: Performance Regulation No. 23.2 and
RegulationNo.23.1.15.
7. Parking shall be permitted in side or rear margins except in Approach Road as per
Regulation13.6.10
8. Parking shall also be permitted in roadside margin after leaving clear margin of 4.5mts
fromthebuildingunitboundarytowardsroadside.Incaseofbuildingunitabuttingmore
thanoneroadandhavingareaupto1000sq.mtsshallbepermittedtoutilisenarrowroad
side margin for parking. Provided that, parking shall be allowed in any road side margin
havingbuildingunitareaupto750sqmtrs.
9. Parking area should be retained as effective parking space and shall be maintained with
lightandventilationsystemifprovidedinanenclosedarea
10. In cases where misuse of parking space is noticed, the use of the entire building shall be
discontinued by the Competent Authority. Building use shall be permitted only after the
requiredparkingspacesareprovided.Highpenaltyshallbeleviedconsideringtheperiodof

misuse of the parking space and the benefit derived out of misuse as decided by the
CompetentAuthorityfromtimetotime.
11. Formultilevelparking,avehicularrampshallbenecessary.
12. Ifparkingisprovidedonaterracewithvehicularelevator,vehicularrampisnotnecessaryif
parkingspaceisprovidedwithprovisionoffloorsprinklers.
13. ParkingshallnotbepermittedwithinanAtrium.

13.11 Basement
InaBuildingunit,theBasementshallbepermittedonthefollowingconditions.

13.11.1 Margins
1. NoBasementshallbepermittedinthe
requiredRoadsidemarginalspace.
2. The side and rear side margins for the
basement shall be 3.0 mts from the
Buildingunit/Plot boundary. A
combined shared basement parking
shall be permitted using full marginal space other than road side margin of building unit
withtheconsentoftheadjoiningbuildingunitownerfornewdevelopment.
3. For buildingunits with area less than 500 sq.mts, basement shall be permitted with
marginsasperPlanningRegulation13.6.5.However,minimummarginof3.0misrequired
fromthecommonwallofadjacentexistingbuilding.
4. Basementshallbepermittedundercommonplot,internalroadandinternalmarginalspace
forexclusiveuseofparkingonly.

13.11.2 ExtentofBasement
1. Basementshallnotbeallowedforthepurpose
ofparkingforBuildingunitswitharealessthan
600sq.mts.
2. Basement is permitted, irrespective of size, for
allotherpermissibleusesotherthanparkingat
onlyonelevel.ThisareashallbecountedtowardsFSI.
3. Basementmaybepermittedatmorelevelsasperrequiredparking.

13.11.3 HeightofBasement
Maximum Height of the Basement shall be 3.8mts and minimum height shall be 2.8mts from
finishedbasementfloorleveltofinishedupperlevel.

13.11.4 PermissibleUsesinBasement
1. PermittedusesinBasementare:parking,safedepositvault,A.C.Plant,storageotherthan
inflammablematerial,SewageTreatmentPlant.
2. Nohabitableuseshallbepermittedinthebasement.
3. Permitted uses in Basement of a Hospital Building: Radiationproducing device, Radiation
TherapyRoom,MRIorXRayroom.

4.
Forbasementsexclusivelyforparking,anyotherpermissibleuseispermittedonlyin
basementlevel1uptoamaximumareaof25%ofthetotalbuiltupareaofthebasement
floor.ThisnonparkingareashallbecalculatedtowardsthecomputationofFSI.

13.11.5 Services
NowaterconnectionordrainageconnectionshallbepermittedintheBasement.Innocaseshall
aconnectionwithnormaldrainagelinebeprovidedintheBasement.

13.12 AdditiontoExistingStructure:

1. TheadditionshallcomplywiththeRegulationsforconstructionofanewbuilding.
2. Forapproved,individual,existing,detachedandsemidetacheddwellingunits,permissible
upperfloorsmaybepermittedaspersanctionedmargins,staircaseandprojections.

13.13 AdditioninBuildingunitswithExistingBuildings:

1. ForBuildingunitswithapprovedexistingbuildings,additionalbuildingsshallbepermitted
withcompliancetoRegulationsforconstructionofanewbuilding.
2. The additional buildings shall be permitted as per remaining FSI (i.e. after deducting the
utilised FSI of the approved existing building from the maximum permissible FSI of the
entirebuildingunit)withcompliancetorespectivemargins,permissibleheight,usesandall
otherapplicableregulations.

13.14 DevelopmentinExistingChawls

Subject to the following conditions and provision of structural safety as per Performance
Regulation26.3,ownersofindividualroomsofexistingauthorizedchawlsmaybepermittedto
makealterationsortoconstructadditionalfloors:
1. AdditionalGroundcoverageareaongroundfloorshallnotbepermitted
2. Subject to other Regulations, owners of individual rooms may construct two additional
floorsoverthegroundfloor.
3. Whilepermittingfirstfloororthesecondfloor,noobjectionshallbetakenregardingF.S.I.,
builtupareaandnumberoftenementsinregardtotheexistinggroundfloorconstructions.
4. Individualownersshallhavetoprovidewaterclosetandbathrooms.

14.0 RESIDENTIALAFFORDABLEHOUSING
14.1 Introduction
a. Definition : Residential Affordable Housing Zone RAH means the area falling with in
shown in brown hatch in the land use plan and it shall be considered as a condition for
residentialzoneofspecificcategoryundersection12(2)(m).
i. Definition Residential Affordable Housing Zone 1 RAH1 means the area
shown in the land use plan as per the legend and it shall be considered as a
residential zone of specific category under section 12(2)(m). and not a overlay
zone
b. RegulationsforalldevelopmentinBuildingunitsinRAHzone,thatdonotoptforproviding
ResidentialAffordableHousing,shallbeasperrespectivebasezones.
c. AffordableHousingasauseisalsopermittedinR1,R2,TOZandonClosedTextileMillZone
(CZ).ItisalsopermittedinGamtalExtension(GME)withsubjecttorelevantregulations.
d. RAH is not permitted in Industrial ZoneGeneral (IG), Industrial ZoneSpecial (IS), SPD2
ScienceParkandGIDCEstates.
e. Local Area Plan, including measures for plot utilisation, road widening, parking
managementandpedestrianization,shallbepreparedforthisZone.Regulationsidentified
forLocalAreaPlanshallprevailovertheseRegulations.
f. Minimum density for any proposed Residential Affordable Housing shall be 225 dwelling
units per hectare and part thereof. However in no case the density shall increase 600
dwellingunitsperhector.
g. IfthelineofRAHZonedividesanySurveyNo./BlockNo./FinalPlotNo.,theentireMaximum
Permissible FSI shall be permissible for development of Residential Affordable Housing,
irrespectiveofthepartoftheSurveyNo./BlockNo./FinalPlotNo.thatisnotinRAHZone.
This incentive shall not be valid for Survey Numbers amalgamated after the date of
publicationoftheDevelopmentPlan2021.

1. If applicant does not apply under RAH Zone, the permissible uses of the base zone shall
apply.
2. Dwelling3withindividualdwellingunitsofmaximumbuiltupareaupto80sq.mtsinthe
followingcategories:
No. CategoriesofResidentialDwellingUnitsasperBuiltuparea(sq.mts)
1 ResidentialDwellingunitsbuiltupareaupto50
2 ResidentialDwellingunitswithbuiltupareamorethan50andupto66
3 ResidentialDwellingunitswithbuiltupareamorethan66andupto80
3. Commercial (Business + Mercantile1) uses, Assembly1 or Service Establishment are

permissibleinRAHzoneupto10%ofthetotalutilisedFSI.
4. Commercial (Business + Mercantile1) uses, Assembly1 or Service Establishment;
permissible in affordable housing projects in R1, R2, TOZ and GME zones shall be
permissibleupto10%ofthetotalutilisedFSI.
5. Permissible uses shall also be regulated by the size of the Buildingunit area as per
Regulation13.1.4.
6. MultipleResidentialDwellingUnitsoftheapprovedareasasmentionedaboveshallnotbe
combinedintosingulardwellingunits.Incaseofviolationofthisrequirement,penaltyshall
beleviedontheownerofsuchdwellingunitbytheCompetentAuthority.

AsperPlanningRegulation13.3.
14.4.1. PermissibleFloorSpaceIndex(FSI)
1. ProjectsunderRAHZoneshallutiliseaminimumFSIof1.8toavailthebenefitsofRAH
Zone.
2. IfapplicantdoesnotapplyunderRAHZone,thepermissibleusesandFSIofthebasezone
shallapply.
3. Base FSI shall be available as per Zoning Table in Planning Regulation 9.2. Additional FSI,
where permissible shall be purchased by payment as per Schedule 19 to the Competent
Authority.
4. Forproposed developmentcombining dwelling units ofmultiple rangeof areas(up to 50
sq.mts,morethan50andupto66sq.mts,morethan66andupto80sq.mts),thepayment
valueforadditionalchargeableFSIshallbecalculatedasperSchedule19onproratebasis.
5. For areas under TP Schemes, for RAH Zone the provision and incentive of additional
concession of chargeable FSI and other benefits in the Development Regulations shall be
valid only for a period of two years from the date of implementation of the New
DevelopmentRegulations.Attheendoftwoyears,ifconstructionhasnotcommenced,this
incentiveshalllapse.
14.4.2. RelaxationinFloorSpaceIndex(FSI)
14.4.3. AreasnotcountedtowardscomputationofFSI:
1. AsperPlanningRegulation13.4.3.
2. Inaddition,fordwellingunitsofbuiltuparea66sq.mtsorless,areacoveredinpassages
andinternalcorridorsshallnotbeconsideredtowardscomputationoftotalFSI.
14.5 MaximumPermissibleBuildingHeight
AsperprovisionofPlanningRegulation13.5andRegulation9.4.6.
14.6 Margins
AsperprovisionofPlanningRegulation13.6.
Entire Area available after providing for the required margins, Common plot and other
AsperprovisionofPlanningRegulation13.8
14.9 CommonPlot
Common Plot shall be required in Buildingunit with area of 2000 sq.mts or more with a
minimum area of 10% of the area of the Buildingunit. If one consolidated Common Plot is
provided,minimumareaof8%oftheareaoftheBuildingunit.
For Buildingunits with area less than 2000sq.mts and having buildings with height more than
25mts, a common plot shall be provided of 8% of the area of Buildingunit or 200sq.mts,
whicheverismore.
14.9.1. GeneralRequirementsforCommonPlot
1. TheCommonPlotareashallbeexclusiveofapproaches.
2. The area of the Common Plot may be subdivided such that the minimum area of the
Common Plot is 100sq.mts. At least one common plot shall be provided with a minimum
areaof200sq.mts.Anysideshallhaveaminimumlengthof8mts.
3. Anglebetweenadjacentsidesofthecommonplotshallbe60degreesormore.
4. NoconstructionispermissibleintheCommonPlotexceptElectricsubstation,Transformer
room,SectionFeederPillar,AuxiliaryPowerGenerator,Boxtypetransformer,meterroom,
overgroundandundergroundwatertank,pumproom,securitycabin,Community/Society
commonamenities.TheseshallbeallowedtobeconstructedintheCommonPlotsubject
tothefollowingrequirements:
a. MaximumGroundCoverageof15%oftherespectiveCommonPlot.
b. Maximum Height of construction shall be 7.5mts from the level of the Buildingunit
exceptinthecaseofoverheadwatertank,wheremoreheightmaybepermitted
c. Community/SocietycommonfacilityshallbepermittedonaCommonPlot.Theareaof
thisCommunity/Societycommonamenityshallbeconsideredtowardscomputationof
FSIoftheBuildingUnit.
d. Such a building shall be required to maintain the minimum margin requirements
betweenbuildingswithrespecttheadjacentbuildingsasperPlanningRegulation13.6.8
5. 50%oftheCommonPlotmaybeallowedtobeusedasparkingspaceincludingdriveway
andaisles.
6. The Owner shall be required to give an undertaking that the Common Plot shall be used
exclusivelyfortheresidents/occupantsoftheBuildingunitwithoutanyfee/charge.On
sanction of the Development Permission, the Common Plot shall deem to have vested in
thesociety/associationoftheresidents/occupants.TheCommonPlotshallnotbesoldto
anyotherperson.
7. For a Buildingunit having area of 10,000sq.mts or more an additional 6% area of the
Buildingunit shall be provided for thick plantation. This area shall be exclusive of the
marginsandcommonplot.Theareademarcatedforthisshallhaveaminimumdimension
of 1.5mts. The types of trees shall be selected such that they are shade giving trees as
mentionedinSchedule24.
14.10 Parking
14.10.1. MinimumRequirementsforParking
1. ParkingspacesshallbeprovidedwithintheBuildingunitasunder:
No. TypeofUse Minimum Parking VisitorsParking
Required
1 AffordableResidentialApartments 10%ofutilisedFSI An additional 10%, of the
with dwelling units of builtup requiredparkingspaceshallbe
areaupto66sq.mts. providedasVisitorsparking.
2 AffordableResidentialApartments 20%ofutilisedFSI 10% of the required parking
with dwelling units of builtup space shall be provided as
areamorethan66sq.mts. Visitorsparking.
3 CommercialUse 50%ofrespective 20% of the required parking
utilisedFSI shall be provided as Visitors
parking.
2. In case the maximum permissible FSI is not utilised, for any extension or additions in the
future,additionalparkingshallhavetobeprovidedasrequiredforthisadditionalutilised
FSI.
3. ParkingrequirementsshallconformtoprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.10.1
14.11 Basement
AsperprovisionofPlanningRegulation13.11
14.12
The owners/ applicant shall have an options to carry out development in under the urban
development departments affordable housing policy also. However under such policy
developmentshallnotbepermittedinGamtal(GM),GamtalExtension(GME),ResidentialZone
III(R3),IndustrialZoneGeneral(IG),IndustrialZoneSpecial(IS),KnowledgeandEducationZone
(KZ),Logistic Zone (L),General Agriculture Zone(A1), Prime Agriculture Zone(A2), Restricted
Agriculture Zone(A3), Special Plan Area Development Zone Sabarmati River Front
Development(SPD1), Special Plan Area Development Zone Science Park(SPD2), and Special
PlanAreaDevelopmentZoneGandhiashramSpecialDevelopmentArea(SPD3)andanyother
zonehavingFSIlessthan1.0.
15.0 TRANSITORIENTEDZONE

15.1 Introduction
a. Definition : Transit Oriented Zone(TOZ) means the area falling within Blue Dotted Verge
showninthesanctionedlanduseplanandshallbeconsiderasaconditionforhighdensity
development under section 12(2)(m). Moreover the appropriate authority shall make a
proposalunderrelevantprovisionoflawforsanctioningtothegovernmentdemarcatingthe
boundarieswherebenefitsofTOZhavetobeprovidedinonaccountofallfutureprojects.
b. Local Area Plans, including measures for Plot utilisation, road widening, parking
managementand pedestrianization, shall be prepared forthis Zone.Regulations identified
forLocalAreaPlanshallprevailovertheseRegulations.
c. IfthelineofTransitOrientedZonedividesaSurveyNo./BlockNo./FinalPlotNo.,theentire
MaximumPermissibleFSI shall be permissible for development,irrespective ofthe part of
theSurveyNo./BlockNo./FinalPlotNo.,thatisnotinTOZ.Thisincentiveshallnotbevalid
forSurveyNumbersamalgamatedwithSurveyNumbersoutsidethiszoneafterthedateof
publicationoftheDevelopmentPlan2021.
15.1.A
To ensure that, in TOZ high density development is achieved in planned manner development
permissionforhigherFSIshallonlybegranted ifthelandunderconsideration is apartofany
local area plan prepared by Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority and appropriate
authorityseekapprovalofsuchlocalareaplanfromthegovernment.
1. The types of uses permissible in a Buildingunit shall be as per Base Zone and
asmentionedinZoningTableinPlanningRegulation9.2.
2. The extent of commercial (mercantile1 and business) uses permissible in a Buildingunit
shallberegulatedaccordingtothewidthoftheroadonwhichitabutsasunder:
No. RoadWidth FloorsonwhichCommercialUseisPermissible

3. PermissibleusesshallalsoberegulatedbytheareaoftheBuildingunitasperRegulation
13.1.4.
1. ThemaximumpermissibleFSIofaBuildingunitshallbe4.0.
2. BaseFSIshallbeavailableasperZoningTable9.2.AdditionalFSIshallhavetobepurchased
bypaymentasperSchedule20totheCompetentAuthority.

TheMaximumPermissibleBuildingHeightshallberegulatedasperPlanningRegulation13.5
andasperPlanningRegulation9.4.6.
15.6 Margins
Entire Area available after providing for the required margins, Common plot and other
15.9 CommonPlot
15.10 Parking
15.10.1 RelaxationinParking
For Buildingunits within the Transit Oriented Zone with Commercial (Business and
Mercantile1)Use,theparkingrequirementshallbeasunder:
TypeofUse MinimumParkingRequired VisitorsParkingandRemarks

Business, 35%ofTotalUtilisedFSI 20% of the required parking shall
Mercantile1 beprovidedasvisitorsparking
Note:IncasethemaximumpermissibleFSIisnotutilised,foranyextension/additionsinthe
future, additional parking shall have to be provided as required for this additional utilised
FSI.
15.10.2 GeneralRequirementsforParking
AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.10.1
15.11 Basement
Note:
1. IncaseofMetroRailTransit(MRT)corridortheregulationsoftheTransitOrientedZone
shall be applicable only after finalization and notification of the MRT corridors by the
StateGovernmentofGujarat.AndanychangeinBRTSrouteshallbeconsideredforTOZ
developmentatthetimeofapprovalreplacingearlierroute.
2. TherevenuegeneratedfromthesaleofchargeableFSIforthiszoneshallbedistributed
betweenAMC,AUDA,MRT&SardarSarovarNarmadaNigamLimitedasdecidedbythe
CompetentAuthority.
16.0 CENTRALBUSINESSDISTRICT
d. LocalAreaPlan,includingmeasuresforplotutilisation,roadwidening,parkingmanagement
andpedestrianization,shallbepreparedforthisZone.RegulationsidentifiedforLocalArea
PlanshallprevailovertheseRegulations.
1. The types of uses permissible in a Buildingunit shall be as per Zoning Table in Planning
Regulation9.2.
2. Permissible uses shall also be regulated by the area of the Buildingunit as per Planning
Regulation13.1.4.

16.1.A
Toensurethat,inCBDhighdensitydevelopment is achieved inplanned manner development

permissionforhigherFSIshallonlybegranted ifthelandunderconsideration is apartofany
local area plan prepared by Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority and appropriate
authorityseekapprovalofsuchlocalareaplanfromthegovernment.

e. AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.3
16.3 MinimumBuildingunit
f. TheMinimumBuildingunitrequiredshallbe3500sq.mtsforbuildingswithheightmorethan
45mts.
1. TheMaximumPermissibleFSIofaBuildingunitshallbe5.4.
2. Base FSI shall be available as per Zoning Table in Planning Regulation 9.2. Additional
ChargeableFSIshallhavetobepurchasedasperschedule20bypaymenttotheCompetent
Authority.

g. AsperPlanningRegulation9.4.5.
h. AsperPlanningRegulation13.4.3.

i. There is no restriction on the Maximum Permissible Building Height subject to clearance
fromtheAirportAuthorityandshallbecountedasperPlanningRegulation9.4.6.

16.6 Margins
j. AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.6.
k. Entire Area available after providing for the required margins, Common plot and other
l. AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.8
16.9 CommonPlot
m. AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.9
16.10 Parking
n. AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.10
16.11 Basement
o. AsperprovisionsofPlanningRegulation13.11
17.0 AGRICULTURALZONES
17.1 ForGeneralAgricultureZone
17.1.1 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunit
1. MinimumAreaofanyblockno./surveyno./Hissano./FPno.foronefarmhouseshallbe
4000sq.mts
2. Nosubdivisionoflandshallbepermitted.
17.1.2 Margins
1. RoadsideMarginshallbeminimum30mtsfromtheboundaryofBuildingunit.
2. SideandRearMarginsshallbeapplicableasperPlanningRegulation13.6.
3. MinimumdistancefromanywaterbodyshallbemaintainedasspecifiedinPerformance
Regulation27.1.
17.1.3 Margins
CommonPlotisnotrequiredforBuildingunitsinGeneralAgricultureZone.
17.1.4 PermissibleUses,FSI,GroundCoverageandMaximumPermissibleHeight
No. PermissibleUse FSI Ground Maximum Remarks
Coverage Permissible
Building
Height
1. Dwelling1 0.1 5% 8mts 1. Only one farm house
perBuildingunitshallbe
permitted.
2.MinimumAreaofany
block no./ survey no. /
Hissano./FPno.shallbe
4000sq.mts
2. Agriculture1&2,Sports 0.1 5% 15mts Minimum area any
& Leisure, Parks, block/survey no./Hissa
Assembly4 No./FPNo.shallbe5000
sqmtr.
Except Public utility &
publicInstitutions.
3. Religious, Educational 0.45 15% 15mts Minimum area any
1&2, Institutional, block/survey no./Hissa
Agriculture3, Industrial No./FPNo.shallbe 5000
3, Transport, Storage, sqmtr. Except Public
Public Utility, Public Utility & Public
Institutional Institutions
4. Deleted
17.2 ForPrimeAgricultureZone
17.2.1 MinimumAreaofaBuildingunit
1. MinimumAreaofanyblockno./surveyno./Hissano./FPno.foronefarmhouseshallbe
4000sq.mts
2. Nosubdivisionoflandshallbepermitted.
17.2.2 Margins
1. RoadsideMarginshallbeminimum30mtsfromtheboundaryofBuildingunit.
2. SideandRearMarginsshallbeapplicableasperPlanningRegulation13.6.
3. MinimumdistancefromanywaterbodyshallbemaintainedasspecifiedinPerformance
Regulation27.1.
17.2.3 CommonPlot
CommonPlotisnotrequiredforbuildingunitsinPrimeAgricultureZone.
17.2.4 PermissibleUses,FSI,GroundCoverageandMaximumPermissibleHeight
No. PermissibleUse FSI Ground Permissible Remarks
Coverage Building
Height
1. Dwelling1,Agriculture1 0.1 5% 8mts 1. Only one farm house per
Buildingunit shall be
permitted.
2. Minimum Area of any
block no./ survey no. / Hissa
no. / FP no. shall be 4000
sq.mts(forDwelling1)
3. Minimum area any
block/survey no./Hissa No./
FP No. shall be 5000 sqmtr
ForAgriculture1Use
2. Education1&2; 0.45 15% 10mts Minimum area any
Agriculture 3 Public block/survey no./Hissa No./
Utility, Public FP No. shall be 5000 sqmtr
Institutional ExceptPublicUtility&Public
Institutions
18.0 SPECIALBUILDINGS
In addition to the requirements specified under other Planning Regulations, the following
RegulationsshallalsobeapplicableforthebuildingsclassifiedasSpecialBuildings.
18.1 SpecialBuildings
ThefollowingBuildingsareclassifiedasSpecialBuildings:
Cinema Theatre, Drive InTheatre, Assembly Hall Or Auditorium, Town Hall, Lecture Hall,
Exhibition Hall, Theatre, Museum, Stadium, Convention Centre, Club, Golf course, Multiplex,
ShoppingMallandTelephoneExchange.
18.1.1 Location:
Thebuildingfortheabovepurposeshallbelocateddirectlyonaroadof30mtsormoreinwidth.
18.1.2 Margins
1. Minimummarginsshallbeaspertablebelow:
No. MinimumRoadSideMargin(meters) MinimumSide&RearMargin(meters)
1. 12.0 6.0
2. TheRoadsidemarginmaybepermittedtobecoveredupto6mts.fromthebuildingline
withaprojectedcantileverstructure(porch)ataheightofnotlessthan3.00mtsfromthe
groundlevel.ThiscantileverstructureshallnotbecountedtowardscomputationofFSI.
3. Parking shall be permitted in roadside margin after leaving minimum 6.0mts from the
Building unit boundary. This minimum 6.0m shall be utilised for shade giving trees and
plantationpurpose.
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19.0 FUELLINGSTATIONS
Buildingunits for use as Fuelling Stations shall comply with Petroleum Rules 1976 under the
PetroleumAct1934.
19.1 AreaandFrontage
TheminimumareaandfrontageofaBuildingunitforaFuellingStationorFuellingwithService
Stationshallbeasfollows:
No. FuellingStationType Minimum Area of Minimum Frontage
Buildingunit onRoadSide
1 FuellingStation(withoutServiceStation) 1000sq.mts 30mts
2 FuellingwithServiceStation 2000sq.mts 30mts
19.2 Location
1. Fuelling Station shall be permitted only on Road

widthof18mtsandmoreinanyZone.
2. The location of Fuelling Station or Fuelling with
Service Station shall be at a distance of 50mt,
awayfromthejunctionoftwoormoreroads.The
minimum distance shall be computed from the
boundary line of the Buildingunit to the edge of
theroadasindicatedintheillustration.
3. In the case the Station is provided along a main
roadwhichhasaserviceroadoramarginalaccessroad,theaccesstotheStationshouldbe
providedfromtheserviceroadorthemarginalaccessroadandnotfromthemainroad.
19.3 MaximumPermissibleGroundCoverage
Maximum Permissible Ground Coverage for Fuelling Station and Fuelling with Service Stations
shallbe45%oftheBuildingunitincludingtheareaofthecanopy.
19.4 Margins
19.4.1 ForFuellingStation:
1. Road side margin from canopy to the plot boundary shall be as per Planning Regulation
13.6.1 subject to minimum 6.0mts. On all other sides, margin from canopy to the plot
boundaryshallbe4.5mtsand6.0mtsinthecaseofcanopyhavingheightupto6.0mtsand
morethan6.0mtsfromgroundlevelrespectively.
2. Marginal distance form curb site (Fuelling Pedestal) to the plot boundary towards main
roadshallbeminimum9.0mtsandforothersidesoftheplot,itshallbe6.0mts.
3. Administrative building for the petrol pump shall have minimum road side margin as per
planning regulation 13.6.1; minimum side and rear margin of 3.0mts and as per Planning
Regulation13.6.7.Zeromarginscanbeprovidedtowardscanopybutminimum6.0mtsclear
drivewayshallbeprovidedtoanycurbsite.
4. Minimum 6.0mts clear drive way shall be maintained between every curb site (fuelling
pedestal).
5. Minimumwidthofaccessroadshallbe6.0mts.
19.4.2 ForFuellingStationwithServiceStation:
1. RoadsidemarginfromcanopytotheplotboundaryshallbeasperPlanningRegulationno
13.6.1subjecttominimum6.0mtsandallothersidesshallbe6.0mts.Provisionofabove(2)
and(4)inPlanningRegulation19.4.1willremainthesame.
2. While building of service station can have zero margins towards canopy, subject to
minimum6.0mtstowardsroadsideand3.0mtstowardsothersidesoftheplot.
3. Clear 6.0mts drive way between curb site (Fuelling pedestal) and service station building
shallbeprovided.
4. Minimumwidthofaccessroadshallbe6.0mts.
19.5 Height
Themaximumallowableheightshallbe7.5mts.
SubjecttootherRegulations
19.7 CommonPlot
CommonPlotshallnotberequired
19.8 Parking
EveryFuellingStationandFuellingwithServiceStationshouldprovideminimumparkingspaces
onthebasisoftheBuildingunitAreaasstatedinthetablebelow:
No Fuellingstation(area) Minimumparkingrequirement
1 Fuellingstationupto1000sq.mts 3carsand5twowheelers
2 Fuellingstationmorethan1000sq.mts For every 500 sq.mts more than 1000sq.mts,
additionalparkingfor1carand2twowheelers
shallberequired.
19.9 Basement
Nobasementshallbeallowed.
20.0 ADVERTISINGDISPLAY&COMMUNICATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
Permission shall be required for any nature of outdoor Advertising Display Infrastructure or
CommunicationInfrastructureasperSchedule18(otherthansignboardsforwayfinding).This
is applicable for but not limited to Billboards with Liquid Crystal Display Board (LCD) Light
emittingdiodes(LED),Kiosks,WallSigns,Glassdisplay,Vehicles(nonmotorizedandmotorized
etc.),floatingballoons,digitaldisplay.
20.1 AdvertisingDisplayInfrastructure
20.1.1 Billboards/HoardingsinMarginalSpace
1. OneBillboard/Hoardingispermittedinthemarginopenspaceupto500sq.mtsareaofthe
BuildingUnit.UptoamaximumoftwoBillboardsperBuildingUnitshallbepermittedinthe
marginalopenspaceinBuildingUnitabove500sqmts.
2. The Billboards/ Hoarding shall be permitted in the marginal space of the Building Unit as
under:
Location Road Max. Billboard/ Min.Margin Min. Ground Max.Height
Width HoardingSize RoadSide Clearance
Marginal up to 60 9.0mtsx4.5mts 0.6mts 3.0 mts 15.0mts
Open mts (wxh)
Spaces Above 60 12.0 mts x 6.0 mts 1.5mts 3.0 mts 15.0mts
mts (wxh)
3. Lightingmayextendbeyondthestipulatedmaximumheightofforthebillboardserectedon
ground.
20.1.2 Billboards/HoardingsonRooftops/Terrace
Location Road Max. Max. Number Min.Margin Max.Height
Width Billboard ofBillboards/ Road Betweentwo
(meters) Size (width Hoardings Side Billboards /
xheight) Hoardings
Up to 60 12mts x 2(different 1.5mts 1.5mts 7.5mts from
mts 6mts facing from top of
On Roof
directions) parapet terraceslab
Tops/
Above 60 18mts x 2(different 1.5mts 1.5mts 10.5mts
Terrace
mts 9.0mts facing from from top of
directions) parapet terraceslab
Notes:
1. OnRoofTops:MaximumpermissibleheightoftheBillboard/Hoardingshallbeconsidered
overandabovethepermissible/existingheightoftheBuilding.
2. NoRooftopBillboards/HoardingsshallextendbeyondtheBuildinglineofthebuildingon
whichitiserected,norshallitextendbeyondtheroofinanydirection.
3. Lighting may extend beyond the stipulated maximum height of for such billboards/
hoardingswithinthebuildingunit.
20.1.3 Billboards/HoardingsonPublicRoads
1. *[The Billboards/ Hoardings on Public Roads shall be permitted and shall be regulated as
under:
RoadWidth MinimumGround PermissibleSizeoftheBillboard/
Clearance Hoarding(widthheight)
Upto60mts 3.0mts 9.0mtsx4.5mts(WxH)
above60mts 3.0mts 12.0mtsx6.0mts
Providedthat,thecompetentauthorityshalldecidewithrespecttothefollowingforwhichit
shallrecordreasonsinwriting:
(1) Allowexceptionalsize
(2) Allow/Disallowtheerectiononspecificlocationsconsideringthesafety.]
20.1.4 BillboardsinUrbanRenewalProjectAreas
These Billboards must confirm with these Regulations and with the Local Area Plan or special
restrictionsforthearea,whichmayincludeadditionalRegulationsorrequirements.
20.1.5 HeritageBuildingsandPrecincts
TheCompetentAuthoritycandenythepermissiononthegroundsofprotectingtheambienceof
heritagebuildingsandprecincts.
20.1.6 GeneralRestrictions:
Billboardswillberestrictedinthefollowingscenario:
1. AnyBillboardwhichmayobstructthevisionrequiredforsafetrafficmovement
2. AnyBillboardwhichintheopinionoftheCompetentAuthorityislikelytobeconfusedwith
authorizedtrafficsignsorsignals
3. AnyBillboardcontainingtheword"Stop","Look","Danger"orothersimilarwordthatmight
misleadorconfusethetravellers
4. AnyBillboardthatisattachedtoorprintedonarockorothernaturalobjects
5. *[Deleted]
6. Any Billboard that is prohibited or restricted for the purpose of public appearance under
localorstateornationallaw.
7. AnyBillboardwithoverhangoverpublicpropertywhichobstructsaccessoregressfromany
building.
8. AnyBillboard/Hoardingcontainingunfair,vulgarmatteroradvertisementthatisconsidered
objectionableinCompetentAuthoritysopinionshallnotbepermitted.Advertisementsthat
areprohibitedbytheGovernmentshallnotbepermitted.
9. Billboard/HoardingshallnotprojectoutsidetheboundaryoftheBuildingunit.
10. Thestructureofthebillboard/hoardingoranylightingreflectorshallnotprojectoutsidethe
boundaryoftheBuildingunit.
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*AsperU.D&U.H.DofGovt.ofGujaratOrderno.VNM102015CAM38LDated21012015

20.2 CommunicationInfrastructure
Provisions shall apply for Communication infrastructures such as Post &Telegraph, Telephone,
Wireless, Broadcasting, Cellular Mobiles, Internet, V Set, ATM, Channel Discs and Overhead
lines (for telephone, digital connections for internet and channels and other similar forms of
communication.
20.2.1 Location:
ThecommunicationInfrastructureshallbeeitherplacedonthebuildingrooftopsorterracesat
a distance of minimum 1.5mts from the parapet, or on the ground or open space within the
premisessubjecttootherRegulations.
21.0 MINING,QUARRYINGANDBRICKKILN
The following Regulations shall govern Mining, Quarrying and Brick Kiln operations and shall
formconditionsfordevelopmentpermission:
1. Any mining, quarrying and brick kiln operations without any blasting shall be
permittedwithinadistanceof75mtsfromtheboundaryofanypublicroad,railwayline,
canal,transmissionlineoranyotherbuilding.
2. No mining, quarrying and brick kiln operations which involves blasting shall not be
permitted within a distance of 200mts from any public road, railway line, canal,
transmissionlineoranyotherbuilding.
3. Nobuildingoperationsshallbepermittedontheplotonwhichminingandquarryingand
brickkilnoperationshavebeenpermitted,withoutthepriorapprovaloftheauthority
4. The mining, quarrying and brick kiln shall be permitted for a stipulated period not
exceedingthreeyearsfromthedateofdevelopmentpermissionatatimeandshallbeso
prescribedinthedevelopmentpermission.
5. Themining, quarryingand brick kiln operations shall notcause anynuisance to people in
thevicinity.
6. The mining, quarrying and brick kiln operations below the average ground level shall be
permittedonlyfortheextraction.
7. ForBrickKiln,everymanufacturerofclaybricks,tilesorblocksshalluseatleast25%offly
ash.
22.0 SPECIALDEVELOPMENTS
22.1 RegulationsforGandhiAshram:ComprehensiveAreaImprovement
Scheme(GACAIS)
1. ConservationofBuildinghavingHistoric,Architectural&ArchaeologicalSignificance.
a. The buildings in this area owned by Trusts Related to Gandhi Ashram Activities
(TRGA)areatobeconservedretainedandmaintainedintheoriginalstate.
b. The buildings above, if proposed for renewal or reconstruction by new building,
theseshallbereviewedbytheCompetentAuthority.
2. Slum Rehabilitation: The slums existing within this area needs to be rehabilitated on
available government/ municipal/ trust land within this area in due course of time for
whichM.G.F.TrustandTRGAshallassistAMC.
SpecialControlRegulations
A)Forareaexceptin(B)shallbeconsideredasResidentialzone1.
B) For buildingunits/ plot abutting Ashram Road from Wadaj Circle to Subhash Circle
owned by Govt, TRGA and AMC within GACAIS following control Regulations shall be
applicable.
3. Onlyresidentialandinstitutionaluseslikeeducational,cultural,socialhealth,etcpublic
purposes, tourist support facilities like hotel restaurant sale shop/showroom for art
galleryandhandycraft,whichshallbepermitted.
4. Maximumpermissibleheightshallbe10mts.
5. The colour of exterior portion of the building shall be aesthetically match with the
ambianceofGandhiAshram.Onlywhitelightshedsshallbepermitted.
6. Everypropertyinthisareaintheopenspaceshallplantasmanytreesasprescribedby
theCompetentAuthorityandmaintainthesame.
7. MinimummarginsshallbeprovidedasperRegulationNo.13.6.
22.2 RegulationsforSPD2SciencePark
LocalAreaPlanshallbepreparedbytheCompetentAuthoritythatshallidentifypermissibleuses
andregulatedensity.
22.3 RegulationsfortheRehabilitationandRedevelopmentoftheSlums
(SLUMPOLICY)
Notificationdate:4March2010,NotificationNo:PARCH1020092562L
22.3.1 ShortTitle,ExtentandCommencement
1. These Regulations may be called The Regulations for the Rehabilitation and
RedevelopmentoftheSlums2010
2. TheseRegulationsshallbeapplicablewithinthejurisdictionoftheappropriateauthority
constitutedunderGujaratTownPlanning&UrbanDevelopmentAct1976.
3. It shall come into force on the date on which the ii revised Draft Development Plan
publishedu/s13ofActandsuchdateasdecidedbyorderoftheStateGovernment.
22.3.2 Applicability
TheseRegulationsshallapplytoslumsonlandsorplotsorpartoflandsorplots,irrespectiveof
theownership.
22.3.3 Definitions
Slum means an area which contains sheds, huts constructed principally of wood, mud,
leaves,grass, cloth or thatch and includes any temporary structures of whatever size and any
smallbuildingofwhatevermaterialmade,intendedprimarilyforhumanhabitation.
Beneficiary means any person who may receive benefits of any slum rehabilitation scheme
under these Regulations. Such beneficiary may include eligible slum dweller or any project
affectedperson.
Competent Authority means any person or persons or authority or authorities, authorized by

the prescribed authority as the case may be, to perform such functions as may be specified
undertheseRegulations.
Dwelling Unit means a unit constructed under the slum rehabilitation scheme, subject to
definitionofthesame.
EligibleSlumDwellermeansaslumdweller,whoisidentifiedandregisteredbytheCompetent
Authorityintheirslumsurveyconductedasonorbefore01.12.2010
GDR means the prevalent General Development Regulations applicable for the relevant
appropriateauthority.
NotifiedSlumsmeanstheslumnotifiedbytheGovernmentintheOfficialGazetteundersection
3ofGujaratSlumArea(Improvement,clearanceandRedevelopment),Act1973.
Prescribedauthorityshallbeasunder:
Jurisdiction PrescribedAuthority
Municipal Corporation and the Appropriate Municipal Commissioner or the Chief
Authority in its periphery constituted under ExecutiveAuthorityfortherelevantarea.
section5or22oftheGujaratTownPlanningand
UrbanDevelopmentAct1976.
The state government on the approval of these Regulations shall by notification in the official
Gazette appoint as the prescribed authority under section 2(j) of Gujarat Slum Area
(Improvement,ClearanceandRedevelopment),Act,1973
ProjectAffectedPersonmeansaneligibleslumdwelleroccupyingapartofanytownplanning
schemeroadordevelopmentplanroadorapartunderroadwidening.
Privatelandmeansanylandotherthanpublicland;
Publiclandmeansanylandownedbytheurbanlocalbodyorbythegovernmentorauthority
constitutedunderGujaratTownPlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct,1976.
SlumAreameansandincludes:
SlumswhicharecensusordeclaredornotifiedbythePrescribedorCompetentAuthority
SchemeDevelopermeanstheownerorownersoftheplotorInstituteorCooperativesociety
orCompanyorGujaratHousingBoard,andApprovedAuthorityandsimilarorganizationorany
developerpermittedtodevelopbytheCompetentAuthority.
SlumRehabilitationScheme(SRS)meansanynotifiedslumapprovedundertheseRegulations.
SlumRehabilitationPlot(SRP)meansanyplotwheretheslumdwellersarerehabilitated.
Slum Plot (SP) means any plot in a notified slum which forms a part of a slum Rehabilitation
scheme.
Slum Rehabilitation Zone (SRZ) means an area which shall be delineated by the Slum
RehabilitationCommittee.
a.TheSlumRehabilitationZoneshallcorrespondtotheareaofequalFSIaspertheGDR.
b.Thefollowingshallbepermissiblewithinazone
Clubbingoftwoormoreplotsineachslumrehabilitationscheme;
Use of spare FSI from one plot to another, within a scheme and within the
permissibleFSIofcorrespondingtotheusezone.
SlumRehabilitationCommittee(SRC)acommitteewhichshallcompriseof:
A.MunicipalCorporationandappropriateauthorityareas:
No. Officials/incharge Designation

1 MunicipalCommissioner Chairman
2 StandingCommitteeChairman Member
3 Chief Town Planner or his representative not below the rank of Member
SeniorTownPlanner
4 Collector&ChairmanDistrictUrbanDevelopmentAuthority Member
5 ChiefExecutiveAuthorityofUrban/AreaDevelopmentAuthority Member
6 DeputyMunicipalCommissioner,MunicipalCorporation Member
Secretary.
22.3.4 PrescribedAuthority
1. The prescribed authority shall be vested with all the powers made available under the
GujaratSlumArea(Improvement,ClearanceandRedevelopment),Act1973.
2. The prescribed authority shall exercise all the powers of the Competent Authority, to
scrutinizeandimplementanyrehabilitationandredevelopmentschemeasrecommended
bytheSRC.
3. Theprescribedauthorityshallassisttheschemedeveloperineviction.
4. The prescribed authority shall notify the Slum Rehabilitation Zone (SRZ) as delineated by
theSlumRehabilitationCommittee.
22.3.5 FunctionsoftheSlumRehabilitationCommittee(SRC)
1. Delineateaslumarea;
2. RecommendtotheStateGovernmenttonotifytheslumarea;
3. DelineatetheSlumRehabilitationZone;
4. Evaluateandapprovetheproposalsofslumrehabilitationschemes;
5. Disclose and provide information relating to any of the schemes of state or central
government.
6. Recommend to the government to allow the benefits available under any scheme of the
stateorcentralgovernment.
7. Coordinatewiththerevenueandallotherrelateddepartments.
8. Approvethelocationandfacilitiestobeprovidedinthetransitcamp;
9. AssignJantriasvalueoftheplotsunderconsideration.
22.3.6 NotificationoftheSlumArea
The state government, on the recommendation of the Slum Rehabilitation Committee or
otherwisemaydeclareanyslumareaundersubsection(1)ofsection3oftheGujaratSlumArea
(Improvement,clearanceandRedevelopment),Act1973.
22.3.7 NotificationoftheSlumRehabilitationZone
Theprescribedauthority shall,on therecommendationof the SlumRehabilitationCommittee,
notifytheslumrehabilitationzoneintheofficialgazette.
22.3.8 ContentsofaRehabilitationScheme
TheRehabilitationScheme,shallcontainthefollowing:
1. Proposalsforthedwellingunitstoaccommodatethebeneficiariesonthesameplotoron
plotswhichareclubbedorbundled;
2. Watersupply,drainage,powersupplytotheindividualdwellingunits;
3. Provideforevery500dwellingunits:
4. fiveroomschoolofminimumtotalarea100sqmt,
5. oneCommunityCentreofminimumarea50sqmt
6. oneAnganwadiorHealthPostofminimumarea50sqmts
7. Provided that in case the dwelling unit less than 500, the facility for community centre,
school, anganwadi or health post shall have to be provided as decided by the slum
rehabilitationcommittee.
8. May contain the following Proposal for the construction of building for commercial or
residentialoranyotherpurpose,whichtheschemedevelopermaysaleordisposalorrent
orleasesubjecttotheprovisionofprevailingBuildingandZoningRegulation.
22.3.9 DutiesoftheSchemeDeveloper
TheSchemeDevelopershall:
1. Acquire through ownership or the rights to develop either through purchase / lease of
periodnotlessthan99years;
2. Havetopay,totheCompetentAuthority,100%ofprevalentjantriratesforthelandused
forcommercialpurpose,ifthedeveloperintendstodevelopslumareaonapublicland;
3. OrganizealltheeligiblehutmentdwellersintoaRegisteredCooperativeHousingSocietyor
aRegisteredAssociation.
4. Seek consent of at least 75 percent of the occupants of any slum settlement being
considered under the scheme. This consent shall contain willingness to join the slum
rehabilitationschemeandcometogethertoformacooperativehousingsocietyofeligible
hutments through resolution to that effect. The resolution shall contain the following
points:
(a) ResolutionelectingaChiefPromoter.
(b) ResolutiongivingtheChiefPromotertheAuthoritytoapplyforregistrationofnamefor
CooperativeHousingSociety.
5. Tocollectsharecapital(Rs.50/permemberforslumsocieties)andRs.10/asentrancefee
andtoopenaccountinanynationalizedbank.
6. Onthedirectionoftheprescribedauthority,theschemedevelopershallincludetheProject
AffectedPersons(PAP)asapartoftheCooperativeHousingSocietyandissuehimrequisite
sharesandallotthedwellingunitinthescheme.
7. OncetheslumrehabilitationschemeiscertifiedtohavebeencompletebythePrescribed
Authority,thedevelopershallhandoverthemaintenanceofservicestotheregisteredco
operativehousingsociety.
22.3.10 ProcedureforSecuringthePermission
SubjecttotheprovisionsofthetheseRegulationsandtheGDR,anyslumdeveloperintendingto
carry out slum rehabilitation work in any notified slum shall apply to the SRC along with the
detailsofownership.
22.3.11 GrantorRefusalofthePermission
TherighttorecommendforgrantortorefusetheproposalshallbevestedwithSRC.TheSRC
shall:
1. Decide the proposal within 30 days from the receipt of the application and shall
communicateitsdecisiontotheGovernment.
2. Forsameslumpocket,entertainanyapplicationaftersatisfyingthatnootherapplicationis
pendingbeforeittodecide;
3. Denyanyslumrehabilitationiftherehabilitationplotformsapartofanyareaofmilitaryor
cantonmentorrailways,airportauthorityoranynotifiedwaterbodyoranydifficultarea.
4. The government may review the decision of the SRC or if necessary ask to reconsider or
givedirectiontotheSRCwithrespecttoitsdecision.
5. In conformity with the intent and spirit of these Regulations, for any application, the
government may, with diligence and judicious consideration, waive any part of these
Regulations and give directions to the SRC.(TO BE COMPARE WITH DCR CHEPTER 27,AND
29)
6. Grant of any permission under these Regulations shall mean acceptance by the
competent/prescribedauthorityofthefollowingrequirements:subjecttotheprovisionof
BuildingandZoningRegulations:
7. Benefitsunderanyschemeasadmissible;
8. LayoutofbuildingsinSRP;
9. Permissiblebuiltuparea.
10. Permissiblefloorspaceindex.
11. Heightofabuildinganditsvariousstories.
12. PermissibleopenspacesenforcedunderRegulations,commonplot,Marginalspaces,other
openspaces,setbacksetc.
13. Permissibleuseoflandandbuiltspaces.
14. Arrangementsofstairs,lifts,corridorsandparking.
15. Minimum requirements of highrise buildings including N.O.C. from Fire Officer or Fire
SafetyConsultantasappointedbytheCompetentAuthority.
16. Minimumrequirementofsanitaryfacilityandothercommonamenity.
17. Requiredlightandventilation.
Provided that it shall not mean acceptance of correctness, confirmation, approval or
endorsementofandshallnotbindorrendertheAuthorityliableinanywayinregardto:
(a) titleofthelandorbuilding.
(b) easementrights.
(c) variationinareafromrecordedareasofaplotorabuilding.
(d) structuralreportsandstructuraldrawings.
(e) workmanshipandsoundnessofmaterialusedinconstructionofthebuilding.
(f) locationandboundaryoftheplot.
In conformity with the intent and spirit of these Regulations, for any application, the
government may, with diligence and judicious consideration, waive any part of these
RegulationsandgivedirectionstotheSRC.
1. InterpretationoftheseRegulations
2. IfanyquestionordisputeariseswithregardtointerpretationofanyoftheseRegulations
thedecisionofthegovernment,competent/prescribedAuthorityshallbefinal.
3. In conformity with the intent and spirit of these Regulations, the government may, if
requiredinappropriatecases,usethediscretionarypowerstodecideinanyofthematters.
4. Anyproposalsubmittedbyanyslumdeveloperwhichisinconformitywiththeintentand
spirit of these Regulations, the government competent/prescribed may, after considering
themeritsoftheproposals,sanctionasitisorwithmodifications.
5. TheslumdevelopermaywithouttamperingtheintentandspiritoftheseRegulationsmay
providefacilityorcompensationinadditionthatisrequiredundertheRegulations.
22.3.12 PlanningRegulationsforRehabilitationScheme
The scheme developer for the purpose of the rehabilitation scheme shall have to plan and
designtofulfilthefollowingrequirements:
1. Theminimumheightoftheplinthshallbe45cms.fromthetopsurfaceofapproachroador
pathway.
2. The builtup area of any dwelling unit shall be minimum 36 Sq. mts. excluding common
areas.
3. The dwelling unit shall at least include two rooms, kitchen, and a bath, a water closet
excluding,commonareas,suchasstairspassagesetc.
4. Permissible builtup area, for the purpose of rehabilitation scheme under these
Regulations,shallmeantheareacoveringtheground,afterleavingmargins.
5. Floor Space Index. (FSI): For the purpose of these Regulations, the floor space shall be
computedasunder:
6. Floor Space Index. (FSI): For the purpose of these Regulations, the floor space shall be
computedasunder:
i. As far as possible such FSI is to be utilized on the portion of the sme slum plot (sp) if,
availableafterrehabilitationofslumdwellers.
ii. IfsuchadditionalFSIwhichcouldnotbeusedontheslumplot,thenitcanbeusedonany
other plot. However such FSI which is to be used on any other plot, other than the slum
plotscanbeutilizedinpartseitherononeplotormorethanoneplot.
iii. Such FSI would be transferrable to any other Developer/Person once only. However such
transferredFSIcannotbetransferredorutilizedagain
iv. SuchtransferableFSIwhichhastobeusedonplototherthantheslumplotshall:
a. Be permitted in all use zone having permissible FSI 1.2 or more. The total maximum
permissible FSI shall be counted as the sum of 50% of the permissible FSI and the
permissibleFSIinrespectivezone,whichwillbeasunder:
FSIpermissibleasperUseZone TotalMaximumPermissibleFSI
1.2 1.8
1.8 2.7
b. such transferable FSI may be permitted to be used in the projects granted under
RegulationofHotel2011.ItcanbeutilizedinlieuofpremiumFSIandnopremiumis
requiredtobepardforsuchtransferredFSI.HoweverthetotalFSIshallnotexceedthe
maximumFSIpermissibleundertheHotel&HospitalRegulations.
c. suchtransferableFSIshallbeavailableonanyplototherthantheslumplotonprorata
basisproportionatetothelandjantriratesofrespectiveplots.Suchjantrirateshallbe
consideredasofthedayonwhichpermissionfortherehabilitationprojectisgranted
d. such Transferable FSI will not be permitted to be utilized in the Township projects
grantedunderRegulationsofTownship2009
e. beconsumedwithin5yearfromthedateofgrantofpermissionforslumrehabilitation

v. TheconcernedAppropriateAuthorityshallmaintainthebookofrecordforsuchadditional
FSIincludingtheTransferableFSIusedinanyotherplotorpartthereofalongwithdetails
ofFSItransferredtoanydeveloperotherthanslumdeveloper.TheAuthorityshallmaintain
the records of total additional FSI to be permitted in any other plot or part thereof, the
developedlandjantryratesandtheprorataFSIwhichisused.TheAuthorityshallensure
thattheadditionalFSIusedonanyotherplotisprovidedonproratabasisproportionateto
thelandjantrirates.
vi. Forthedevelopmentwithrespecttotheadditionalheight,exceptfortheareascoveredby
theorderdtd.03.01.2011refereredatno.2,irrespectiveofwhateverheightispermissible
in that zone, the building height shall be permitted up to 70 mts. However for building
heightmorethan40.0mts.shallbeallowedon30mtsorwiderroadonly.
vii. Except that mentioined in clause no. 22.2.12 point no1, .the provisions of the GDR shall
applytoallnonslumrehabilitationdevelopmentscarriedoutundertheseregulations.

7. TheF.S.I.permittedunderGDRfortheremainingplotshallbeonthebasisofGrossBuilding
unit/Plotarea;
8. TheFSIshallbegrantedasunder:
a. FSIshallbecomputedforthetotalareaoftheclubbedplots.
b. Clubbingofplotsshallbeallowedforrehabilitationofslumandalsoforotheruse;
c. AdditionalFSIshallbeavailabletothedeveloperequivalenttothe areausedforslum
rehabilitation.
d. Withintheclubbedplots,transferofFSIfromoneplottotheothershallbepermitted
proportionatetothejantrivalueofrespectiveplots;

9. MarginsforthepurposeoftheseRegulationsshallbeapplicableasunder:
Margin LowRiseBuilding HighRiseBuilding
Roadsidemargin 4.50mt 6.00mt
Otherthanroadsidemargin 3.00mt 6.00mt
Buildingtobuildingmargin 4.50mt 6.00mt
Commonplottobuildingmargin 3.00mt 3.00mt

10. PrevailingGDRshallapplyfordevelopmentotherthanslumrehabilitation.Forthepurpose
ofFSI,theplotshallbeconsideredasasingleplot.
11. Rehabilitationschemeshallbepermittedon9.0mtsandmorewideroads,
12. Parking, height, common plots and all other provisions are not included in these
Regulations shall be provided as per prevailing GDR. However for the purpose of these
RegulationsParkingshallalsobepermittedinthecommonplot.
a. ParkingshallbepermittedintheCommonPlot
b. Providedthatinnocasetheheightshallexceed45mts.
13. Shopshavingmaximumsizeof25sqmthavetoprovideongroundflooruptomaximum25
%ofthegroundcoverage.Theschemedevelopermaydisposethembyallottingittothe
occupantsofshopsintheSlumPlotorotherwise.

22.3.13 RehabilitationoftheProjectAffectedPersonsandOtherEligibleSlumDwellers
Theschemedeveloperunderanyproposedslumrehabilitationschemeshall,
1. Inadditiontothedwellingunitsrequiredtorehabilitatetheoccupantsofconcernednotified
slums,shallforthePAPsprovideminimumof10%ofextradwellingunits;
2. Surrenderfordisposalsuchdwellingunitstotheprescribed/CompetentAuthorityatno
cost.

22.3.14 RegulationsforAllotment
1. Theschemedevelopershallprovideatransitaccommodationfacilityforallthebeneficiaries
asperrequirement.

2. Thenewlydevelopeddwellingunitsshallbeallotted,totheeligibleslumdwellers,by
computerizedrandomdraworwiththeunanimousconsentoftheeligibleslumdwellers.
3. Theschemedevelopershalltransfertheabsoluteownershiprightsofallthedwellingunits
andtherelatedinfrastructurefreefromallencumbrancestotheCooperativeRegistrar
Societyoftheslumdwellersfreeofcost.
4. Theallotteeorhislegalheirsshallnottransferthedwellingunitforatleast20yearsfrom
thedateofowningthepossession.Incaseifitisfoundthatanysaleoranymodeoftransfer
duringtheabovespecifiedperiod,suchallotmentshallbeconsideredtobenullandvoid.
Suchnullandvoidunitsshallbethepropertyofthecompetent/prescribeauthority.
5. Theindividualoccupierofthedwellingunitshallbeartheresponsibilityofpayments
towardsGovernmentandMunicipalTaxesapplicablefromtimetotime.
6. Minimum10%ofthecostofrehabilitationdwellingunitsshallhavetobedepositedwiththe
competent//prescribeauthoritywhichlateronshallbetransferredtothecooperative
housingsociety.
7. Theschemedeveloper.Theschemedevelopershallbegrantedthecommencement
certificateshallbepermittedtoconstructbuildingsotherthanthoseofslumrehabilitation
onlyaftertheconstructionofdwellingunitsandinfrastructurerelatingtoslumrehabilitation
iscompletedandBuildingusepermissionobtainedfromtheCompetentAuthority.
8. Jointownershipwithspouse:Thereconstructedtenementshallbetheownershipofthe
hutmentdwellerandspouseconjointly,andshallbesoenteredanddeemedtobeso
enteredintherecordofthecooperativehousingsociety,includingthesharecertificatesor
allotherrelevantdocuments.
9. Ifatanypointoftimeitisfoundthattheslumdweller,aftertheallotmentundertheslum
rehabilitationscheme,hasencroachedanyland,theninsuchcases,theallotmentunderthe
schemeshallstandcancelledanddwellingofthedwellingunitshallbeforfeitedandsuch
dwellingunitshallbetheownershipoftheauthority.

22.3.15 ExternalDevelopmentCharges
1. Theschemedevelopershallpay,fortheexternaldevelopmentchargeanamount,whichis
equivalenttotheprevalentandapplicableratesofamenitiesfees.
2. Thebettermentcharge,thedevelopmentcharge,amenitiesfees,scrutinyfee,proportionate
tothatusedforslumrehabilitation,shallbewaved.
22.3.16 DeNotificationoftheSlums
1. TheSlumRehabilitationCommitteeshallscrutinytherehabilitationworkandonsatisfaction
andrequesttothestategovernmenttodenotifyanyslumarea;
2. ThestategovernmentmayconsidertherequestoftheSlumRehabilitationCommitteeto
denotifyanyslumarea.

22.3.17 EffectofOtherZonesAndRegulations
1. ForthepurposetheseRegulations,therehabilitationuseshallbepermissibleirrespectiveto
anyoftheprovisionsofzoningintheapplicableGDR.
2. All the Regulations under any prevalent act, rules and GDR shall apply mutatis mutandis
exceptforthespecificprovisionsmentionedundertheseRegulations.

22.3.18 SupervisionandMonitoringoftheQualityofConstruction
1. Onsanctionoftheproject,theprescribedauthority,shallappointaconsultanttosupervise
thequalityandtimelyexecutionoftheproject.
2. Theschemedevelopershalldeposit5%oftheestimatedcostoftheprojectassecurity.
3. Theprescribedauthority,shallontheadviceoftheconsultant,releasethedepositson
proratebasis.

22.3.19 GrievanceRedressal
1. Foranygrievancerelatedtobenefitsavailableunderthesescheme,anyeligibleslum
dwellers,availingthebenefitsundertheschemeshallbeentitledtolodgehiscomplain
beforetheprescribedauthority.
2. Theprescribedauthorityshall,onthemeritsresolvethegrievance(s)bygivingdirectionto
thedevelopertoresolvetheissue.

22.4 RegulationsforSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopment
RegulationsfortheSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopment Area, the Competent Authority on the

recommendation of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (SRFDCL) will
prepare special Regulations pertaining to ground coverage, margins, height of building, use of
buildingetc.toregulatethedevelopmentintheSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopmentArea.These
Regulations prepared for the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Area will prevail over the
GeneralDevelopmentRegulations.
22.5 RegulationsforResidentialTownships2009
Notificationdate:01December2009,NotificationNo:PARCH1020095605L
1. TheseRegulationsmaybecalledRegulationsforResidentialTownships2009
2. These Regulations shall be applicable within the jurisdiction of the appropriate authority
3. ItshallcomeintoforceonsuchdateasdecidedbyorderoftheStateGovernment.

TheseRegulationsshallapplytoanyResidentialTownshipsproposedundertheseRegulations.
22.5.3 Definition
1. ActshallmeantheGujaratTownPlanning&UrbanDevelopmentAct1976.
2. AppropriateAuthorityshallmeanauthorityasdefinedunderAct.
3. Competent Authority shall mean any person/ persons or authority or authorities;
authorized by the prescribed authority as the case may be to perform such functions as
maybespecifiedundertheseRegulations.
4. Township Developer shall mean and include a owner/person/persons/ registered
cooperativesociety/association/firm/company/jointventures/institution/trustsentitled
tomakeanapplicationtodevelopanytownship;Providedthatthe,ResidentialTownships
havingForeignDirectInvestments(FDI),theshallberegulatedasperGovt.ofIndianorms.
5. Gross Plot Area shall mean area after subtracting of the land under Public purpose
infrastructurefromthetotalareaofthetownship.
6. GlobalFSIshallmeanFSIpermissibleunderthisregulationirrespectiveofthezone.
7. Residential Township under these Regulations shall mean a parcel of land owned by a
townshipdevelopersubjectto;
8. Minimum60%ofthelandeligiblefordevelopingafterdeductingthelandusedforpublic
purposeinfrastructure,isputtoresidentialuse;
9. Minimum area not less than 40.00 hectare in case of AUDA SUDA, GUDA, VUDA, RUDA,
BADA & JADA and an area not less than 20.00 hector in case of other towns and the
relevantappropriateauthorityareas;
10. Notified Areas shall mean an area requiring special attention considering its overall
balanceddevelopmentandisnotifiedundertheseRegulations.
11. Infrastructure shall includes roads, streets, open spaces, parks, playgrounds, recreational
grounds, water and electric supply, street lighting, sewerage, drainage, storm water
drainage publicworksandotherutilityservicesandconvenience;
12. CrossOverInfrastructureshallbethepartoftheinfrastructurewhichisrequiredtopass
throughthetownshipsoastoprovidethefacilitytothetownshipvicinityarea.
13. Public Purpose Infrastructure (PPI) shall mean the infrastructure provided as per these
Regulationswhichthedevelopershall:
14. develop, as per prescribed guidelines and on completion transfer it to the appropriate
athority;
15. Operateandmaintainforthemaintenanceperiod;
16. Development shall be carried out as per the specifications approved by the Prescribed
Authority.
17. ForthepurposeofadministrationthePPIshallvestwiththeappropriateauthority
18. Zoneshallmeanthezoneasdesignatedintheprevalentsanctioneddevelopmentplan
19. GDRshallmeantheprevalentGeneralDevelopmentControlRegulationsapplicableforthe
relevantprescribedauthority.
20. Maintenanceperiodshallmeanminimumperiodofsevenyearsafterwhichthedeveloper
mayhandovertotheCompetentAuthority,theinfrastructureandlandforpublicpurpose.
ThisperiodshallbecalculatedfromissueofbuildingusePermission.
21. PrescribedOfficershallbeasunder:
No Jurisdiction PrescribedOfficer
MunicipalCorporationandtheAppropriate MunicipalCommissioner,Chief
Authorityinitsperipheryconstitutedunder ExecutiveAuthorityandSeniorTown
1.
section5or22oftheGujaratTownPlanning PlanneroftheTownPlanning&
andUrbanDevelopmentAct1976. ValuationDepartment
Thestategovernmentshallbyorderappointtheprescribedofficer.
22.5.4 DutiesofthePrescribedOfficer:
ForthepurposeoftheseRegulations,theprescribedofficer:
1. shall, within 30 days from the receipt of the application, recommend to the state
governmenttoapproveorrefusetheproposalwithreasons;
2. shallevaluateandapprovetheprogress;
3. may deny, after giving reasons inwriting, if the proposalof the township forms a partof
anynotifiedwaterbodyoranydifficultarea;
4. may recommend to the government to allow the benefits available under any scheme of
thestateorcentralgovernment;
5. shallcarryoutsurveyandstudiesforanyareatobeconsideredforallowingspecificbenefits
under these Regulations and recommend to the government to declare any area to be a
notifiedarea
22.5.5 StateLevelScreeningCommittee:
Statelevelscreeningcommitteeofthemembermentionedhereundershallreviewtheproposals
receivedfromCompetentAuthority/PrescribedAuthorityorotherwiseandrecommendtothe
Govt.forapproval.
MembersoftheCommittee:
1 PrincipalSecretary,UDD Chairman
2 PrincipalSecretary,Fin. Member
3 PrincipalSecretary,RD Member
4 OfficeronSpecialDutyUDD MemberSecretary
22.5.6 Proceduretonotifyanyarea:
SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsandtheGDRStateGovt.mayonrecommendation
from the prescribed authority or otherwise, notify any area, which would require special
benefitsundertheseRegulations.
The government shall notify such area in the official gazette declaring any area to be notified
areaspecifyingtheextentoflimitsofsucharea.
Forawarenessthegovernmentshallpublishinatleasttwodailylocalnewspapers.
22.5.7 Procedureforsecuringthepermission:
SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsandtheGDR,anytownshipdeveloperintendingto
develop under these Regulations, may apply under section 29(1)(ii) to the State Government
alongwiththerequireddocumentsandforwardcopytotheprescribedofficer.
Withregardtoprocedure,themannerapplication,thedocumentstobesubmittedalongwith
the applications, the protocols of drawings to be submitted, unless otherwise prescribed, the
provisionsofGDRshallapplymutatismutandis.
22.5.8 ContentsoftheTownshipproposals
Theproposalshallinclude:
1. Masterplanoftheareademarcatingthedetailsforallparcelsoflandseparatelyfor:
2. Publicpurposeinfrastructure;
3. Primaryinfrastructure;
4. Restoftheuses;
5. Detailedareastatementofeachparceloflandasmentionedin8.1,theFSIcalculations;
6. Layoutofbuildingsandinfrastructureaspernorms
7. Detailedplansforthebuildingsandinfrastructure;
8. Estimates to develop the infrastructure separately for crossover infrastructure, other

infrastructure;
9. Detailsofprojectfinance;
10. Managementplanincludingproposalsmaintenanceandupkeep;
11. Proposalexpressingtheabilitytodevelopandmaintainsuchproject.
22.5.9 PublicPurposeInfrastructure
1. Crossoverinfrastructureandroad
2. ThecrossoverinfrastructureshallbeprovidedasperthespecificationsoftheCompetent
Authorityandshall:
3. Syncwiththet.p./d.p.Roadsinthevicinity.
4. Includeatleast30mtswideroadonapartoftheboundarywhereT.P./D.P.roaddoesnot
abuttotheboundary.
5. Thetotalareaofthecrossoverinfrastructureshallbeminimum10%oftheTownshipareaof
40hac,andforeachadditionalareaof20hac.thecrossoverinfrastructureshallbeprovided
@12%
6. Thecrossoverroadshallbeaminimumof30.0mtsanditisnotrequiredtobelocatedonthe
boundaryoftheboundary/periphery.
7. Thelandofpublicpurposeinfrastructureshallvestwiththecompetentauthorityandthe
developershall,inpersongivethepossessionofsuchplottothecompetentauthority.
8. Thepublicpurposeinfrastructurelandshallbedisposedasperthefollowing:
i. Thelandforpublicpurposeamenitiesmaybedevelopedonpublicprivatepartnership
(PPPmode)andafterpublicauction.
ii. Theprivatedevelopersshallbedecidedbasedonexpressionsofinterest
iii. Theprocessshallbecarriedoutafterprequalification
iv. Withrespecttotheabove(i),(ii)and(iii),thecompetentauthorityshallmakeapolicy
andthereafterdoneedfulforthedevelopmentoflanddesignatedforPublicPurpose
Infrastructure.
v. 25%ofthefacilitiescreatedinPublicPurposeInfrastructureshallbeprovided,onmerits
tothepersonsofbelongingtotheweakersection.

22.5.10 OtherAmenities
a. 5%forSchool,HospitalandPublicAmenities;and
b. 5%forParksandGarden,cateringtotheneighbourhoodwithpublicaccess.Suchplotsshall
haveminimumareanotbelessthan3000sqmts;
c. Provided that in case if the township consists of buildings exceeding height more than 40
mts,thedevelopershallhavetoprovidespaceforfirebrigadeservices,Suchservicesshall
be operated and maintained by the township developer but for the purpose of
administrationitshallbemannedbytheMunicipalstaff.
22.5.11 Socially&EconomicallyWeakerSectionHousing(SEWH)andOtherInfrastructure:
a. SEWS housing shall be provided as 5 % land for Socially & economically weaker section
housing and 5% consumed FSI as floating floor space, attached with other residential
dwellingunitstobeusedfortheservants,driversetc,
b. 10% of the plot kept for SEWSH shall be allocated for Common plot and 10% for Social
Facilities(SFLand).Suchsocialfacilitieslandshallbedevelopedforthepurposesmentioned
inthetablebelow:
LandforSocialFacilities 10%ofSEWSHLand
School 45%ofSFland
CommunityCenter 20%ofSFland
Anganwadi 15%ofSFland
HealthCenter 20%ofSFland
c. ThelandallocatedforcommonplotshallbedevelopedasperGDR
d. ThebeneficiariesofSEWSHcanusecommonfacilitiesofthetownshiponavailability
e. ThetownshipdevelopershalldeveloptheSEWHaspertheRegulationsinAnnexure1;
f. The township developer shall develop and dispose such housing in consultation with the
prescribedauthority.

22.5.12 Roads
a. Minimumareaofroadsshallbe15%excludingthecrossoverinfrastructureroad.
b. Theroadnetworkshallbeprovidedinproperhierarchy,andasperstandardroadwidths.
22.5.13 OtherInfrastructure
Minimum area of open spaces including gardens shall be 5% excluding the crossover
infrastructureroad.
22.5.14 PhysicalPlanningParameters
1. Fill up or reclamation of lowlying, swampy or unhealthy areas, or leveling up of land as
required;
2. Layout the new streets or roads, construction, diversion, extension, alteration,
improvementandclosingupofstreetsandroadsanddiscontinuanceofcommunicationsin
allcases;
3. Layoutofnewstreet/road/Cycletrackgivingaccesstotheexistinghabitationifanywithin
orinitsvicinityorlikelyforanytownplanningschemeinthevicinitytodevelopinfuture.
WidthandalignmentofsuchroadsshallbeassuggestedbytheCompetentAuthority.
4. Cycletracksshallhavetobeprovidedalongtheroads.
5. Design the circulation pattern to include segregation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic,
entry control, access of emergency vehicles to every block, provision of adequate parking
etc.
6. Plan and design the neighbourhood regarding circulation system, including safety
requirementsshallbegovernedbytheBISorasperthenormsoftheconcernedagencies.
7. Designtheseweragesystemforreuseofwaterandzerodischargeandarrangetooperate
permanentbasis.
8. Provide system to harvest rainwater which may be an integral part of the storm water
drainageplanorstandalone;
9. Thedevelopershallplantoprovide140lpcd
10. Ensuretocollect,treatanddisposedrainageinthetownshiparea.Howeverforfutureshall
makeprovisionforconnectingittothecitydrainagesystem;
11. Ensurecontinuous&qualitypowersupply;
12. Provideconnectivitytonearest30mtswideroad
13. Thenatural drainagepatternshallbe maintainedwithoutany disturbances.Providedthat
improvementsshallbepermittedforefficiencyimprovedimprovement.
14. Transit space and facility of segregation of biodegradable and recyclable solid waste shall
havetobeprovided;
15. Space and separate access required as per rules shall have to be provided for power
distribution;
16. For public areas and commercial building, so far possible, provide energy of non
conventionalsources.
17. StreetlightsshallbeoperatedusingSolarPower.
18. MakeprovisionforHarvesting&RechargingsystemofRainWater.
19. Within 3.0 mts distance on either side of the road, trees shall have to be planted and
maintaintillthemaintenanceperiod.
20. Minimum 200 trees per hector, of appropriate species, shall have to be planted and
nurturedforthemaintenanceperiod.
21. Suitablelandscapeshallhavetobeprovidedforopenspaceandgardens;
22. UrbanDesignandHeritagetobeensured
23. ThecompetentAuthoritymayrelaxnetdensityupto400dwellingunitsperhector
24. Providedthat,ifthedevelopercannotallottheSEWSHdwellingunitsgeneratedbecauseof
the floating FSI, to the rightful beneficiary, then he shall be allowed to make additional
dwelling units in 5% land designated for SEWS Housing subject to maximum 400 dwelling
unitsperhectare.ForsuchdwellingunitsheshallbegivenadditionalequivalentfloatingFSI
whichshallbechargeableat40%ofthejantrirates
Note: The developer shall in 5% SEWS Housing land have liberty to allot the dwelling units.
However he has to give the entire information of such allotment to the competent authority.
Thisinformationshallincludealldwellingunits,eithertheprimaryunitsoradditionalunitslikely
tobedevelopedonaccountoftheprovisionsabove.
22.5.15 ResponsibilitiesoftheTownshipdeveloper
TheTownshipDevelopershallwithregardtothetownshipshall:
1. acquire/own/poolthelandathisownexpenses;
2. provideathisownexpensesthefacilitiesmentionedinclause8and9;
3. developthetownshipathiscostasapproved;
4. developtheland&buildingswithinforpublicpurposeinfrastructureasapproved;
5. provideandanundertakingaboutthetermsandconditionstheplantomaintainandupkeep
oftheinfrastructure;
6. disclose to the beneficiaries the entire details of the plan, design, the contracts and other
detailseffectingtothebeneficiaries;
7. forthemaintenanceperiod,maintainandupkeepaspertheundertaking,theinfrastructure
otherthanthepublicpurposeinfrastructure;
8. for the maintenance period, maintain and upkeep the land and property used for public
purposeinfrastructure;
9. develop the public purpose infrastructure as per the specifications prescribed by the
prescribedcommittee;
10. onissueofbuildingusepermission,thetownshipdevelopershallexecuteabankguarantee
equivalentto2%ofthecostincurredfortheinfrastructure.Theauthorityshallrevokethis
bankguaranteeifrequiredtomaintaintheinfrastructure.Ontheexpiryofthemaintenance
period, this guarantee shall be converted into a corpus fund of the members of the
cooperativesociety.
11. onexpiryofthemaintenanceperiod,heshalltransferthepublicpurposeinfrastructure,free
from all the encumbrance to the Competent Authority. To this effect the township
developergiveanundertaking;
12. OnissueofthebuildingusePermission,organizetoformaRegisteredCooperativeSociety
of all beneficiaries, elect a promoter / president, issue share capital to each of the
beneficiary
13. Theschemedevelopershallcreateacommonfacilitiesandcommunityutilitiesasperclause
no.8(publicpurposeinfrastructure)andhandedovertotheCompetentAuthority.
22.5.16 Grant/Refusalofthepermission:
1. Onthereceiptoftherecommendationoftheauthorityorotherwise,theStateGovernment
undersection29(1)(ii)oftheact,mayrelaxtheGDRandtheseRegulationstograntorrefuse
theproposal.
2. Validityandlapseofthepermissionshallbeaccordingtosection32oftheAct.
3. Development to be commenced within one year from the issue of the permission to
constructortheNAorder,whicheverisearlier.

22.5.17 InterpretationoftheseRegulations
1. IfanyquestionordisputeariseswithregardtointerpretationofanyoftheseRegulationsthe
decisionofthegovernmentshallbefinal.
2. InconformitywiththeintentandspiritoftheseRegulations,thegovernmentmay,if
requiredinappropriatecases,usethediscretionarypowerstodecideinanyofthematters.

22.5.18 FloorSpaceIndex:
For the purpose of these Regulations, irrespective of the Floor Space Index (FSI) prescribed in
anyzone,itshallberegulatedasunder:
TotalFSIpermittedonGrossplotareaandshallbe sumofGlobalFSIandAdditionalFSIasunder;
1. GlobalFSI(GFSI)shallbe1.0
2. Additional Premium FSI shall be permitted on payment to the Competent Authority, as
below:
SrNo. AdditionalFSI PremiumRates
1. 25%ofGFSI 40%oftheJantriRates
2. Additional25%ofGFSI 50%oftheJantriRates
3. Maximumpermissibleuse1.5FSI
22.5.19 BuiltupAreaandHeight:
1. Builtupareashallberegulatedasunder:
2. 45%incaseoflowrisebuildingand30%incaseofHighrisebuilding
3. HeightofthebuildingsshallbepermittedasperGDR.Howeveradditionalheightmaximum
upto70mtsshallbepermittedonpaymentat7%ofthejantri.

22.5.20 Zoning,GroundCoverage&OtherRegulations:
1. Irrespective of any zone, uses in the township shall be permissible as proposed in the
application under these Regulations. Provided that such permission can be denied by the
governmentonaccountofsafety.
2. Whereevernotmentioned,theprovisionGDRshallbeapplymutatesmantis
3. Even after approval under these Regulations, permissions from Airport Authority of India,
Department of Forest and Environment for EIA clearance, and necessary permission from
relevantdepartment,asrequired,shallbemandatory.
22.5.21 DevelopmentofExternal(offsiteinfrastructure):
TheTownshipDevelopershallprovidetheoffsiteinfrastructureshall:
1. Connect to the existing road or development plan road or town planning scheme road
havingwidthnotlessthan30mts.
2. The developer shall himself provide water supply at his own or connected with the city
system.
3. Arrange to collect, treat and dispose in the township area. However for future shall make
provisionconnecttothecitydrainagesystem;
4. Arrangeforthepowersupply;
5. Beartheentirecostfortheoffsiteinfrastructure

22.5.22 SupervisionandMonitoringoftheQualityofConstruction
1. To ensure that the quality of construction of public purpose infrastructure, the prescribed
authority,shallappointaconsultantwhowouldsupervisethequalityandtimelyexecution
oftheproject.
2. The scheme developer for supervision, deposit 2% of the estimated cost of cost of public
purpose infrastructure. Such deposit shall be refunded once the consultant issue of
completioncertificate.

22.5.23 GrievanceRedressal
1. Anyoccupantofanyofthebuildingswhoisentitledtousethefacilitiesshallhavearightto
lodgehiscomplainbeforetheprescribedauthority;
2. Theprescribedauthorityshall,onthemerits,addresstheissuesto:
3. Directthedevelopertoresolvetheissue;
4. Mayresolvetheissuetobyreconstructing/repairingatthecostofdeveloper.
5. Theprescribedauthorityshallrecoverthecostbyrevokingthebankguaranteeforthecost
incurredfortheworksrequiredtobedonebytheprescribedauthorityasper aboveclause.

22.6 RegulationsforHotel
Notificationdate:25April2011,NotificationNo:PARCH1020096002L
1. TheseRegulationsmaybecalledRegulationsforHotel2011

TheseRegulationsshallapplytoanyHotelbuildingsproposedundertheseRegulations.

22.6.3 Definition
1. ActmeanstheGujaratTownPlanning&UrbanDevelopmentAct1976.
2. AppropriateAuthoritymeansauthorityasdefinedunderAct
3. CompetentAuthoritymeansanyperson/personsorauthorityorauthorities;authorized,
asthecasemaybe,toperformsuchfunctionsasmaybespecifiedundertheseRegulations.
4. Developermeansandincludeaowner/person/persons/registeredsociety/association/
firm/ company/ joint ventures/ institution/ trusts entitled to make an application to
developanyhospitalityproject;
5. Escaperoutesmeansanywellventilatedcorridor,staircaseorothercirculationspace,or
anycombinationofthesamehaving,providedatvariouslevelsorfloorsinthebuildingas
per requirements in NBC and designed for the purpose of evacuation and by means of
which,theoccupantscanreachtosafeplaceintheopenairatgroundlevel.
6. Fire escape stairways and routes means escape routes, provided at various levels or
floorsinthebuildingasperrequirementsinNBC,anddesignedandplacedasadvisedand
approvedbythefireofficer;
7. FireOfficermeanstheChieffireofficeroftheMunicipalcorporation;
8. GDR means the prevalent General Development Control Regulations applicable for the
relevantappropriateauthority.
9. GuestDropOffCanopymeansthecanopyatthemainentrance.
10. Hotel means any building or group of buildings under Single Management, in which
sleeping accommodation is provided, with or without dining facilities, activity relating to
recreation,entertainment,touristshopping,lobby/lounge,restaurants,bar,shoppingarea,
banquet/ conference halls, health club, dedicated business centre area, swimming pool,
parkingfacilitiesattachedfoodservices,restaurant.
11. Refuge Area means an area designed and provided at various levels or floors in the
building as per requirements in NBC, to hold occupants during a fire or any other
emergencyanddesignforsafety.
12. Service Floor means a floor not exceeding 2.2mt height, which shall be buffer to take
careofstructuraltransit,layingandloopingoftheservicelines,andotherpurposes.
13. Atriummeansalargeopenspace,generallygivethebuildingafeelingofspaceandlight,
often several stories high and having a soft roofing / glazed roof and/or roofing of any
material for safety from weather, but not to give a space/ support for any activity to be
carriedaboveit.
14. Zonemeansthezoneasdesignatedintheprevalentsanctioneddevelopmentplanofthe
appropriateauthority


22.6.4 DutiesoftheCompetentAuthority:
TheCompetentAuthorityshall:
1. within30daysfromthereceiptoftheapplication,recommendtotheStateGovernmentto
approveorrefusetheproposal;
2. Part any proposal if forms a part of any notified water body or any other area which the
authority decides for not being appropriate may after an inquiry deny with reasons in
writing.

22.6.5 ProcedureforSecuringthePermission:
1. SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheseRegulationsandGDR,anydeveloperintendingtodevelop
under these Regulations shall apply, along with the required documents and drawings as
per GDR, to the Competent Authority under section 26 of the Act, and the Competent
AuthorityshallforwardwithitsopiniontotheStateGovernment.
2. The State Government shall under section 29(1)(ii) take decision and make necessary
orders.TheCompetentAuthorityshallgrantpermissioninaccordancetosuchGovernment
orders.

22.6.6 PlanningProvisions
1. ThehotelundertheseRegulationsshallbepermittedonaplot:
a. on30mtswideroador
b. incaseifitsnoton30mtswideroadthansuchplotshouldhaveanapproach30mtswidth
from30mtsroad.
2. MinimumNos.ofRoomsshallbeasunder:
Plotarea Rooms
Equaltoorabove5000&upto8000 100
Above8000&upto10000 150
Above10000 200

3. FloorSpaceIndex:
a. Irrespectiveofanyzone,maximumpermissibleFloorSpaceIndex(FSI)shallbeasunder:
Plotarea PermissibleFSI
Equaltoorabove5000&upto8000 3.0
Above8000&upto10000 3.5
Above10000 4.0
b. The permissible FSI mentioned above shall be the sum of the Global FSI and Premium
FSI.TheGlobalFSI&PremiumFSIshallbeasunder;
i. GlobalFSI(GFSI)meansFSIwhichpermittedirrespectiveofzone.SuchGFSIshallbe
higherof0.6ortheFSIpermittedinrespectivezoneasperGDR,
ii. PremiumFSImeans,FSIavailableonpayment.PaymentonsuchFSIshallbeat40%
oflandjantrirates.
c. ForthecomputationoftheFSItheareausedforthefollowingshallbeexcluded.
i. Basement/otherfloorsusedfortheparking;
ii. RefugearearequiredasperNBC;
iii. Atrium,EntrancePorch/GuestDropOffCanopy;
iv. Fireescapestairwaysandescaperoutes;
v. Servicefloor;
vi. Rampsleadingtoparking;
vii. Swimmingpoolonanyfloor
viii. ControlroomforsecurityandFire.
ix. SewerageTreatmentPlant/EffluentTreatmentPlant
x. Equipment/AirHandlingRooms(AHU)forairconditioningandventilation.

4. GuestDropOffCanopy/Porch/Liftforaccesstoparkingshallbepermittedatgroundlevel
inthemarginleaving3.5mtssidemarginand9.0mtsroadsidemarginoftheboundaryof
theplot.TheplinthlevelofsuchGuestDropoffCanopy/Porchmayberaisedmaximumby
2.5mts,
5. Theescaperoutesandrefugeareas,shalldesignedinamannertoholdoccupantsduringa
fireorterrorattackoranyotheremergencyuntilrescued.Therefugeareashallbeshallbe
regulatedasunder:
a. one or more refuge spaces, not necessarily be contiguous but connected with escape
routes;
b. minimumareaof15sq.mtsandaminimumwidthof3.0mts
c. atleastonerefugespacebeprovidedforevery6floorsorpartthereof;
d. therefugeandtheescapeareashallbedesignedforsafetyoftheoccupants;

6. Margins:NotwithstandinganythingcontainedinGDR,marginsshallberegulatedasunder:
a. Nothing except cabin and structures related to security may be permitted in the
margins;
b. Swimmingpoolshallbepermittedinthemarginalspaces.Howeversuchswimmingpool
shall:
i. notbepermittedinthecirculationspacesforthevehicles;
ii. in2.0mtswideperipheryoftheplotandthebuildings.
7. BuiltupArea:
a. Onallfloorsmaximumupto45%incaseoflowrisebuildingand30%incaseofHigh
risebuildingshallbepermitted.
b. Area under the atrium shall not be considered while calculating the ground coverage
andbuiltupareaasperthefollowingconditions;
i. areaundertheatriumshallnotexceed40%ofthegroundcoverage;
ii. nointermediatecoveredspacesatanyfloorshallbepermittedwithinatrium;
iii. only elevators, reception counter, guest lounge, sitting and circulation lobbies shall
bepermittedundertheatrium;
iv. provisions for projection in GDR shall apply mutatis mutandis to projections within
theatrium.
8. Heightofbuilding:
a. Totalheightofthebuildingshallnotexceed70mts.
b. Additionalheight(AH)meansheightmorethanthatpermittedinGDR.Suchadditional
heightshallbepermittedonpayment.Suchpaymentshallbecalculatedbymultiplying
thetotalfloorareaincludedintheadditionalheightby15%ofthelandjantrirates.
c. In case of plant rooms, banquets, ball rooms, restaurant, entrance canopy/porch,
entrance lobby, basements, floor height more than that available in GDR shall be
permitted on payment.Such paymentshall becalculatedby multiplyingthefloor area
forwhichadditionalheightisrequiredby15%ofthelandjantrirates.
9. Basements:Thefollowingshallbepermittedinthebasements:
a. Parkingonmorethanonelevels;
b. Securitycabins,electriccabin,substation,A.Cplantroom,generatorroom,boilerroom,
hotel laundry, housekeeping, stores, lockers and rest room for the reserve staff. Such
servicesshallonlybepermittedonbasementat1stlevelbelowthegroundlevelonly.
Theareaforsuchfacilityshallnotexceed20%ofthetotalbasementatthatlevel.
c. Basements may be permitted in the marginal spaces leaving 3.5 mts margin from the
boundaryofbuildingunit.
d. SwimmingPool,CoolingTowers,CommunicationEquipments
e. Swimmingpoolshallbepermittedatanyfloor.
f. Cooling towers, communication equipments shall be permitted on terraces. The
developer shall, at his cost, get an audit of the Structural Stability and Safety from a
StructuralexpertofadequateexperienceandregisteredwiththeCompetentAuthority.
10. Parking,MovementandMobilityshallberegulatedasunder
a. Parking shall bepermittedon any floor/ basements at any level. Parking for physically
challengedpeopleshallhavetobeprovidedongroundlevel.
b. Ramp leading to parking place may be permitted in margins after leaving, minimum
3.5mtswidemarginfromtheboundaryofthebuildingunit.
c. Minimumparkingequivalentto50%oftheconsumedFSIshallbeprovided;
d. Theparkingmaybeprovidedinoneormorelotsandsuchlotsshallhavetobeprovided
withinthesamebuildingunit;
e. Access for private cars, cyclists, pedestrians, service vehicles, emergency vehicles and
publicutilityvehiclesshallbedesignedforsafetyandconvenience;
f. AccessPointsontopublicroadsshouldbelocatedanddesignedinsuchamannersoas
tominimisetraffichazards,queuingonpublicroads.
g. 10%oftheparkingprovidedshallbereservedfortaxistand.
h. Roomofminimum25sq.mtareashallbeprovidedfordriversalongwithWaterCloset
andbathfacilities.
22.6.7 StructureSafety
Structuresafetyshallbeprovidedaspertheprovisionsinannexure1.
22.6.8 MiscellaneousProvisions
1. Lifts:TheplanninganddesignofliftsshallbeinaccordancewithNationalBuildingCodeof
India.
2. EcofriendlyPracticesfor,SewageTreatmentPlant&wastemanagementaswellasenergy
savingdevicesshallbeadopted.
3. YogaCentreofminimum50sq.mtr.shouldprovided.
4. Provisionsreuseofwater(annexure2),solarwaterheating(annexure3)shallbeapplicable.
5. ThebuildingshallpreferablybedesignedasperEnergyConservationBuildingCode.
6. Forpublicsafety,inconsultationwithasecurityexpert,CCTVCameras,Nightvisiondevices,
Motion sensors, Control Room, Refuge Areas, escapes routes, etc. shall be included in
buildingplanning&designandbeinstalledoncompletion
7. Desalinitycharge@5%ofthejantriratesfortheentirefloorspaceshallhavetobepaidto
theCompetentAuthorityatthetimeofissueofissueofdevelopmentpermission
8. Whereevernotmentioned,theprovisionGDRshallapplymutatismutandis.
9. Hotelunderthisprovisionshallbepermittedinanyzoneinthedevelopmentplan.However
suchpermissioncanbedeniedonaccountofsafety.
DepartmentofForestandEnvironmentforEIAclearance,andallotherrelevantdepartment,
asrequired,shallbemandatory.
11. The structural safety of the building shall be the responsibility of the developer. The
developer shall, at his cost, get an audit of the Structural Stability and Safety through any
independentCompetentAuthorityoraStructuralexpertofadequateexperienceandgood
reputationandregisteredtotheCompetentAuthority.
12. FiresafetyprovisionshallbemadeinaccordancetoGDR
22.7 RegulationsforHospital
Notificationdate:25April2011,NotificationNo:PARCH1020104990L
1. TheseRegulationsmaybecalledRegulationsforHospital2011

1. TheseRegulationsshallapplytoanyHotelbuildingsproposedundertheseRegulations.

22.7.3 Definition
1. ActmeanstheGujaratTownPlanning&UrbanDevelopmentAct1976.
2. AppropriateAuthoritymeansauthorityasdefinedunderAct
3. CompetentAuthoritymeansanyperson/personsorauthorityorauthorities;authorized
bythePrescribedOfficerasthecasemaybetoperformsuchfunctionsasmaybespecified
undertheseRegulations.
4. Developer means and include a owner/person/persons/ registered society/ association/
firm/company/jointventures/institution/trustsentitledtomakeanapplicationtodevelop
anyhospitalityproject;
5. Escaperoutesmeansanywellventilatedcorridor,staircaseorothercirculationspace,or
any combination of the same, designed for the purpose of evacuation and by means of
which,theoccupantscanreachtosafeplaceintheopenairatgroundlevel.
6. FloorSpacemeansthesumoftheareaofeachfloorcalculatedforthepurposeofFSI;
7. Fire escape stairways and routes means escape routes designed and placed as advised
andapprovedbythefireofficer;
8. FireOfficermeanstheChieffireofficeroftheMunicipalcorporation;
9. GDR means the prevalent General Development Control Regulations applicable for the
relevantappropriateauthority.
10. EntranceCanopymeansthecanopyatthemainentrance.
11. Atrium (plural atria) means a large open space, generally give the building a feeling of
space and light, often several stories high and having a soft roofing / glazed roof and/or
roofing of any material for safety from weather, but not to give a space/ support for any
activity to be carried above it, often situated within an office building , shopping arcade,
shoppingcentre,andlocatedimmediatelybeyondthemainentrance.
12. Refuge Area means an area designed and provided at various levels or floors in the
buildingasperrequirementsinNBC,toholdoccupantsduringafireoranyotheremergency
13. HospitalmeansunderSingleManagement,anybuildingorgroupofbuildingsormultiple
buildings consisting of a complex accommodating facilities to prevent, treat, and manage
illnessandthepreservationofmentalandphysicalwellbeingthroughtheservicesoffered
by the medical and allied health professions including research and health club and
physiotherapycentres.
14. GlobalFSImeansFSIpermissibleundertheseRegulationsirrespectiveofthezone.
15. Zonemeansthezoneasdesignatedintheprevalentsanctioneddevelopmentplanofthe
appropriateauthority

22.7.4 DutiesoftheCompetentAuthority
1. ForthepurposeoftheseRegulations,theCompetentAuthorityshall;
2. within30daysfromthereceiptoftheapplication,recommendtotheStateGovernmentto
approveorrefusetheproposal;
3. maydeny,aftergivingreasonsinwriting,iftheproposalformsapartofanynotifiedwater
bodyoranydifficultarea;
4. Mayrecommendtothegovernmenttoallowthebenefitsavailableunderanyschemeofthe
stateorcentralgovernment.
22.7.5 Procedureforsecuringthepermission:
1. Subject to the provisions of these Regulations and the GDR, any developer intending to
developunderspecialplanningprovisionsoftheseRegulationsshallapplytotheCompetent
Authorityundersection26oftheAct,alongwiththerequireddocumentsandshallforward
copytotheStateGovernment.
2. TheStateGovernmentshallundersection29(1)(ii)takedecisionandmakenecessaryorders.
Inaccordancetosuchorderstheauthorityshallgrantpermission.
3. With regard to procedure to be followed the manner of application, the documents to be
submittedalongwiththeapplications,theprotocolsofdrawingstobesubmitted,etc.unless
otherwiseprescribed,theprovisionsofGDRoftheappropriateauthorityshallapplymutatis
mutandis.

22.7.6 PlanningProvision
1. TheHospitalundertheseRegulationsshallbepermittedonanapproachandorroadwhich
is30mtsorwide.
2. FloorSpaceIndex:
Irrespectiveofanyzone,permissibleFloorSpaceIndex(FSI)undertheseRegulationsbeas
under:

a. MaximumFSIshallbeasunder
Plotarea PermittedFSI
Above5000&upto6000 3.0
Above6000&upto10000 3.5
Above10000 4.0
b. TheFSIonanyplotshallbethesumoftheGlobalFSIandPremiumFSIwhere.
i. GlobalFSI(GFSI)shallbe..
1. 0.6inanyareaor
2. permissible FSI in any zone, not having premium and applicable for
residentialuse.
ii. Premium Floor Space Index (PFSI). PFSI shall be available on payment for the
areaat40%oflandjantriratestotheCompetentAuthority,
c. ThebuiltupareaoffollowingshallbeexcludedfromthecomputationoftheFSI:
i. Basementandotherfloorsusedfortheparking;
ii. RefugeareaasrequiredasperNBC;
iii. EntranceCanopyarea;
iv. Atrium;
v. Fireescapestairwaysandroutes,Escaperoutes,
vi. Rampsleadingtoparkingspacesoranyotherfloors;
vii. ControlroomforsecurityandFireControl
viii. Equipment /Air Handling Rooms (AHU) for air conditioning and ventilation
requirements.
3. Entrance Canopy, Porch and Lift for the access to parking, at the ground level shall be
permitted.Suchcanopymaybepermittedtobeonraisedlevelnotexceeding2.5mts
4. On each floor, for safety and emergency exit, provide escape routes and refuge areas, on
locationsasrequiredinthedesign.
5. Therefugeandtheescapeareashallberegulatedasunder:
a. toholdoccupantsduringafireorterrorattackoranyotheremergencyuntilrescued;
b. RefugeAreashallbeshallberegulatedasunder:
i. one or more refuge spaces, not necessarily be contiguous but connected with
escaperoutes;
ii. minimumareaof15sq.mtsandaminimumwidthof3.0mts
iii. atleastonerefugespacebeprovidedforevery6floorsorpartthereof;
iv. therefugeandtheescapeareashallbedesignedforsafetyoftheoccupants;
v. designofrefugeareashouldcomplywiththeprovisionsofNBC
6. Margins:NotwithstandinganythingcontainedinGDR,marginsshallberegulatedasunder:
a. Nothing except cabin and structures related to security may be permitted in the
margins;
b. Vehicleliftsshallbepermittedwithinthemarginspaces.Howeveraclearmarginof9.0
mtsinthefrontand3.5mtsonothersidesshallhavetobemaintained.
7. Builtuparea:Builtupareashallberegulatedasunder;
a. 45%incaseoflowrisebuildingand30%incaseofHighrisebuilding
b. Area under the atrium shall not be considered while calculating the ground coverage
andbuiltuparea;
c. Providedthat;
i. suchareaundertheatriumshallnotexceed40%ofthegroundcoverage;
ii. nointermediatecoveredspacesatanyfloorshallbepermittedintheareaunder
theatrium;
iii. only elevators, Reception counter, inquiry counter spaces for sitting and
circulationlobbiesshallbepermittedundertheatrium;
iv. projection in margin in GDR shall apply mutatis mutandis to projections within
theatrium.
8. HeightofBuilding
a. Higher than that permitted under the GDR shall be known as additional height. The
Additionalheight(AH)shallberegulatedasunder:
b. Maximumheightof70mtsshallbepermitted;
i. AH shall be permitted on payment. Such payment shall be based on applicable
rates(AR),whichwouldbeequivalentto15%ofthelandjantrirates.
ii. Thecalculationsshallbeasunder:
1. Forindividualfloors,multiplythefloorareaforwhichAHisaskedforwithAR;
or
2. For building, multiply the sum of the floor area of all the floors which are
abovethepermissibleheightwithAR;
c. AdditionalFloortoFloorHeightmorefloorheightthenasprescribedinGDRforpublic
areas,plantrooms,banquets,ballrooms,restaurant,entrancecanopy/porch,entrance
lobby,basementscanbeavailedonpaymentasperabovesubclauses.
9. Basements:Thefollowingmaybepermittedinthebasements:
a. Parkingonmorethanonelevels;
b. Spaceforserviceswhichmayinclude,electriccabin,substation,a.c.plantroom,boiler,
housekeeping, rooms for the care takers, morgue, collection of waste, such as
biomedical, plastic, paper, glass, diagnostic, etc., central laundry, CSSD change room,
library room, rest room for the reserve staff. However such services shall only be
permittedononelevelofbasement.Suchusesshallstrictlybeancillarytotheprincipal
use.Howevertheseareasshallnotexceed20%ofthetotalbasementareaandforsuch
areapaymentattherateof5%ofthejantrishallhavetobemade.
c. Securitycabinsmaybepermittedateverylevelofbasement;
d. Basements may be permitted in the marginal spaces. However for the safety
requirements,itshallnotbepermittedin3mtswideareaalongtheperimeterofthe
buildingunit;
10. Parking,MovementandMobility(PMM)shallberegulatedasunder
a. Parkingshallbepermittedonanyfloor/basementsatanylevels;
b. ParkingshallnotbeinsistedatGroundlevelorassurfaceparking.Howeverparkingfor
physicallychallengedpeopleshallhavetobeprovidedongroundlevel;
c. Rampleadingtoparkingplacemaybepermittedinmarginsafterleavingallaroundthe
building,minimum3.5mtswidespace.
d. Minimumparkingequivalentto50%oftheconsumedFSIshallbeprovided;
e. Theparkingcanbeprovidedinoneormorelots.Howeveritshallhavetobeprovided
withinthesamebuildingunit;
f. Access for private cars, cyclists, pedestrians, service vehicles, emergency vehicles and
publicutilityvehiclesshallbedesignedforsafetyandconvenience;
g. Access Points onto public roads should be located and designed in such a way as to
minimisetraffichazards,queuingonpublicroads.
h. On each floor minimum of one service corridor of minimum 2.5 mts width, having
accessfromeachfloorandisconnectedtotheliftshallbeprovided;

22.7.7 StructureSafety
StructureSafetyRegulationsshallbeapplicable

22.7.8 MiscellaneousProvisions
1. Lifts planning and design: The planning and design of lifts shall be in accordance with
NationalBuildingCodeofIndia.
2. Ecofriendly Practices (a) Sewage Treatment Plant (b) rain water harvesting (c) waste
management(d)pollutioncontrolmethodforair,waterandlight(e)introductionofnonCFC
equipmentforrefrigerationandairconditioning.
3. Provisionsreuseofwater(annexure2),solarwaterheating(annexure3)shallbeapplicable.
4. ThebuildingshallpreferablybedesignedasperEnergyConservationBuildingCode.
5. Forpublicsafety,inconsultationwithasecurityexperts,CCTVCameras,Nightvisiondevices,
Motion sensors, Control Room, Refuge Areas, escapes routes, etc. shall be included in
buildingplanning&designandbeinstalledoncompletion
6. Whereevernotmentioned,theprovisionGDRshallapplymutatismutandis.
7. Hospitalunderthisprovisionshallbepermittedinanyzoneinthedevelopmentplan.
8. Providedthatsuchpermissioncanbedeniedbythegovernmentonaccountofsafety.
DepartmentofForestandEnvironmentforEIAclearance,andallotherrelevantdepartment,
asrequired,shallbemandatory.
10. The structural safety of the building shall be the responsibility of the developer. The
developer shall, at his cost, get an audit of the Structural Stability and Safety through any
independentCompetentAuthorityoraStructuralexpertofadequateexperienceandgood
reputationidentifiedandadvisedbytheCompetentAuthority.
11. DeductionasdecidedbytheCompetentAuthorityshallbeapplicableincasewheretheplots
arenotthepartoftheTownPlanningSchemearea.
12. FiresafetyprovisionshallbemadeinaccordancetoGDR
13. Entrance Canopy, Porch and Lift for the access to parking, at the ground level shall be
permitted.Suchcanopymaybepermittedtobeonraisedlevelnotexceeding2.5mts,
14. Oneachfloor,forsafetyandemergencyexit,provideescaperoutesandrefugeareas,asper
NBC
15. Forpoorandmiddleclasspatients,10%ofthetotalnos.ofbedsshallbedesignatedand30
% of the decided rates shall be charged. The Competent Authority shall monitor the
implementation.
16. WheneverthetownshipisincludedintheTownPlanningScheme:
i. Separate final plot shall be allotted toall public purpose plots and all such final plots
shallvestwiththecompetentauthority.
ii. Include the crossover roads as town planning scheme roads. The developer shall
maintain all such crossover roads for a specified period by the Competent Authority
and on completion of the maintenance period handover the roads to the Competent
Authority
iii. Thedevelopershallmakethepaymentofthenetdemandtotheauthority
17. Thedevelopermaymakeademandtogetbenefitsofanyexistinginfrastructurefacilityand
onreceiptofsuchdemand;thecompetentauthoritymayconsidertoprovidethebenefitof
thesameonanytermsandconditionswhichmaydecide
18. The developer shall have to pay, all fees as per GDR, fire charge or any other fees levied
undersection23(1)(via)
19. Atthetimeofissueofthebuildingusepermission,thedevelopershallmakethepayment
fortheexpenditurelikelytobeincurredfortheinfrastructure.
20. ThepremiumforchargeableFSIshallbecalculatedbasedonweightedaverageoftheJantri
21. With respect to the rule no. 10.1 and the relevant annexure the following shall be
applicable:
ThecompetentAuthoritymayrelaxnetdensityupto400dwellingunitsperhectare
22.7.9 SpecialPlanningProvisions(SPP)where4.0ormoreFSIisgranted:
MinimumrequirementsoftheHospitalshallbeasunder;
1. 100beds
2. Twooperationtheatres,ICU,Codeblueroom,
3. Designated Space for Teaching, Research & Library facilities, centralised sterilization
facilities,indoorpharmacy&dispensingpharmacy,HousekeepingfacilitiesandLeninroom,
Cafeteria,/Restaurant,Indoorcateringfacilities,
4. CompulsoryHVAC(centralisedairconditions)systemsforICU,operationtheatres&other
criticalfacilities
5. DesignatedareaforGasmanifold&pipedsupplyofMedicalGas,
6. Staking,materialreceivingareas
7. Powerbackupforcriticalfacilities&onconventionalenergyuseshallonlybecompulsoryin
caseofnoncriticalfacilities;
8. ThedesignshouldcomplywithWHOstandardsorequivalent
9. WastemanagementasperGSPCrules

22.8 RegulationsforKnowledgePrecinct
Local Area Plans, including measures for street development, parking management and
pedestrianization,shallbepreparedforthisprecinct.

SectionD:
PerformanceRegulations

23.0 BUILDINGSANDINFRASTRUCTURE
23.1 ArchitecturalElements
23.1.1 BoundaryWall/CompoundWall
ForallBuildingsotherthanIndustrial:
1. Theheightofaboundarywalltowardstheroadsideshallnotexceed1.5mtsfromthecrown
oftheadjacentroadand1.8mtsfromthecrownoftheadjacentroadforallothersidesof
thebuildingunit.
2. For buildingunits at junction of roads, a grill fence shall be provided with the following
provisions:
a. Atleast50%perforationinthegrill.
b. Thebaseofthefenceshallnotexceed0.8mtsfromthelevelofthecrownoftheadjacent
roadforalengthof9mts.fromthecornerofthebuildingunitatthejunction.
ForIndustrialBuildings:
Theheightofaboundarywallonallsides
shallnotexceed3mtsfromthecrownof
theadjacentroad.
23.1.2 BoundaryGate/CompoundGate
1. Boundarygate shall notopenoutwardandshall be providedwith ameansto prevent the
gatefromopeningoutwardonthepavementorroad.
2. TheminimumwidthofaboundarygateforallusesexceptDwelling1&2shallbe6mts.
3. Forbuildingunitsatjunctionofroads,thefollowingshallbeapplicable:
a. Agateshallnotbepermittedonthecurvatureoftheboundarywall.
b. Iftheadjacentroadwidthisequalormorethan12mts,theopeningintheboundarywall
shallbelocatedataminimumdistanceof15mts.fromthecornerofthebuildingunitat
the junction. If the length of the road side edge is less than 15mts, the opening in the
boundarywallshallbeprovidedatthefarthestendfromthejunction.

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23.1.3 LevelofBuildingunit
Thelevelof theBuildingshall beestablishedwithrespecttothe averageground levelorHigh
floodlevel,asmaybeapplicable.Thislevelshallinnocasesbelowerthanthecrownlevelofthe
adjacent road. For Buildingunits with access from two or more roads, the level shall be
consideredfromthewiderroad.
Inthecaseofabuildingunitwherethelevelofthelandislowerthanthecrownoftheroadin
front and which in the opinion of the Competent Authority, could be drained off in the storm
waterdrainageandsewer,theCompetentAuthoritymaypermitasuitablelowerlevel.
Anydifferencebetweenthebuildingunitlevelandroadlevelshallbeaccommodatedwithinthe
buildingunitboundary.
23.1.4 PavinginBuildingunit
Maximumof50%ofthetotalopenspaceincludingmarginalopenspacesandcommonplotofa
buildingunitshallbepaved.Theremainingshallbepermeableforrainwaterpercolation.
23.1.5 AccessPath
1. Accesspathfromthebuildingunitentrytothebuildingentryorplinthshallhaveaminimum
widthof1.8mtswithanevensurfaceanddevoidofsteps.
2. Incaseofaslopingaccesspath,thegradientshallnotbegreaterthan1:12.
3. Anydifferencebetweentheroadlevelandbuildingunitlevelshallbeaccommodatedwithin
thebuildingunitboundary.
ForallBuildings(ExceptDwelling1&2):
1. Minimum one entrance shall be provided that is accessible by people with disability and
accompaniedbyappropriatesignagesasperRegulation23.7.
2. Minimumwidthofthisrampedaccesspathshallbe1.2mts,1.5mtsand1.8mtsfortheramp
lengthof3.6mts,upto9mtsandmorethan9mtsrespectively
3. The pedestrian ramp leading main entrance required as per these regulations may be
providedinthemargin.
4. Incaseofslopingaccesspathorramp:
a. The gradient shall not be greater
than1:12.
b. Minimum width of ramp shall be
1.2mts and the maximum
continuous length shall be 9mts.
Such ramp shall have 800mm high
hand rail on both sides extending
300mmbeyondtopandbottomof
the ramp. Minimum gap from the
adjacentwall tothe hand railshall
be50mm.
c.. Entrance landing shall be providin ng adjacent to

t ramp with h the minimum dimensio on
1.2mtsx1.5mts.
d. The surfacce material shall adequaately guide visually
v impaaired by usin ng colour an nd
brightnesssthatisdifferrentfromtheesurroundinggfloormateriialorbyusinggguidingfloo or
materialtthatemitsdiffferentsounds.
e.. Finishessh hallhaveanoonslipsurfaceewithatextu uretraversablebyawheellchair.
f. Curbs,wheereverprovid ded,shouldblendtoacom mmonlevel.
5. Fo oranyadditio onalsteppedapproach:
a.. Minimumwidthshallbe1.35mts.
b. Size of treead shall no ot be less than 300mm. and
maximumrisershallbee150mm.
c.. Thestepssshallnothaveeabrupt(squ uare)nosing.
d. Maximum number of risers on a ccontinuous fllight
withoutlandingshallbeelimitedto1 12.
e.. Thesteppeedapproachshallbeprovidedwith800 0mm
highhand railonboth sides.Hand railsshallexxtend
300mmon nthetopandbottomfligh htofthestepss.

f. Allsteps edgesshall
e haave acontrasstingcolourb band
of 50mm width stretcched entirelyy across the step
width.The eedgesshouldalsobenon nslippery.
23.1.66 Plinth
1. Th he plinth of the habitable
e area of anyy building shall be at a minimum
m heigght of 0.45mts
frromtheestab blishedleveloofthebuildingunit.
2. Th he building may
m be perm mitted on ho ollow plinth at
a the groun nd level with the followinng
provisions:
a.. Has maxim mum height ofo 3.5mts fro om finished ground
g level to finished floor
f level an
nd
minimum heightshallb be3.0mtsfro omfinishedgroundlevelttofinishedflo oorleveland is
freeofencclosuresexceptforstaircaseandotherpermittedussesunderthissRegulation.
23.1.77 Entrance e
For all buildings other
o than Dwelling1&2,
entrance with the e following specifications
s
shallb
beprovided:
1. Minimum
M clear openin ng of the
en ntrance doo or shall be 900mm
9 and
shhall not be provided
p withh a step that
obstructs the passage of a a wheelchair
usser.
2. Le evel differencce at thresho old shall not
exxceed12mm.
3. Manual
M doorss should incoorporate kick
plates300mmhightowithsstandimpactofwheelchairfootrestwh heredoorsarreglazed.
ns
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4. Door handle and locks should be positioned between 9001000mm above floor and must
enabletheusertooperateitwithasinglehand.
23.1.8 MinimumClearanceHeightinBuildings
1. ForDwellingUnitsorCommercialBuildings:
a. Allhabitablespacesshallhaveminimumheightof2.9mts
betweenfinishedfloorlevels.
b. All circulation and service spaces such as verandah,
bathroom, washroom, toilet, passage, puja room, store
room and stair cabin shall have a minimum clearance
heightof2.1mts.
2. For Industrial Uses, all occupiable spaces shall have a
minimumclearanceheightof3.0mts.
3. Incaseoffoldedroof,minimumclearanceheightshallbe
3.0mts(measuredfromthelowestpointofthefold).
4. Incaseofslopingroof,minimumclearanceheightshallbe
2.2mts (measured from the lowest point of the roof). The
average height of the room shall not be less than the
minimum clearance height as applicable according to the
buildinguseandstipulatedabove.
5. Incaseoftrussedroof,minimumclearanceheightshallbe
measured from the floor level to the bottom of the tie
beamandshallbe2.8mts.
6. ForHollowPlinth:Spacesofhollowplinthforthepurpose
of parking with maximum height of 3.5mts from finished
ground level to finished first floor level and minimum
heightshallbe3.0mtsfromfinishedgroundleveltofinishedfirstfloorlevel.
7. ForBasement:Basementexclusivelyusedforparkingshallhaveminimumheightof2.8mts,
and maximum height of 3.8mts, measured from finished basement floor level to finished
upperfloorlevel.Incaseofmechanicalparkingmoreheightmaypermitted.
23.1.9 Mezzanine
Mezzaninefloorshallhaveaminimumclearheightof2.1mtswhichmaybeallowedinaroomat
a minimumclear heightof 2.1mts fromthe floorlevel ifthearea doesnotexceed30%ofthe
areaoftheenclosedspace.
23.1.10 Loft
Loft of a maximum height of 1.2mts may be allowed in a room at a minimum clear height of
2.1mtsfromthefloorleveliftheareadoesnotexceed30%oftheareaoftheenclosedspace.
23.1.11 Basement
1. Basement is allowed within a buildingunit as per specifications in Section C: Planning
Regulations.TheusageofbasementtoconformtoSectionC:PlanningRegulation13.11.4.
2. Thheareaavailaableafterpro ovidingthereequiredmargiinsmaybeuttilizedforbassement.
3. ItmaybeprovvidedatmoreelevelsasperrSectionC:PlanningRegulation13.11.2 2.
4. Basementinabuildingshalllhaveaminimumclearheeightof2.8m mts.
5. If basement is used for parking, veehicular ramps shall be provided as specified in
PeerformanceR Regulation23 3.1.15.
6. In
ncaseswhere ethepermittedmarginof f thebasemen ntislesserthanthepermiittedmarginof
th
he super struucture, no leevel differencce shall be permitted
p in the marginal space of th
he
building.Suchmarginalspaaceshallbeop pentoskyan ndmotorableasperRegulaation24.3.
7. Duringconstru uctionofbaseement,necesssaryshoringandstruttinggincludingsh heetpilingshaall
beerequired.
8. Provisionforddrainageorwatersupplyshallnotbepeermittedinth hebasement..
9. M
Material usedd for constru uction of bassement shall be fire resistant. Wood or any other
coombustiblemmaterialshallnotbeusedaasstructuralm membersofaabasement.
10. Accesstotheb basementtobeprovidedaasperPerformanceRegulaation23.1.14 4and23.1.15 5
23.1.112 Railings
1. A parapet/railing with a minimum
m heigght of 1.15mtts from the ffinished floorr level shall be
b
providedtoen nsuresafetyaatallaccessib bleedgesof abuildingsuchasroofed dges,staircasse,
te
errace,balcon ny,flooredgeesoranylargeeopeningsan nd/orfullygllazedwindow w.
2. Railingforstaircaseshallbe easperPerfo ormanceRegu ulation24.6.11.8
3. Th he maximum m dimension of the railingg/parapet
peerforationssh hallnotexceeed0.15mts..
4. In n buildings meant for predominantt use by
chhildren,itwillbenecessarrytosuitablyyalterthe
heeight of thee handrail and
a other ffittings &
fixxtures.
5. Handrail for any level difference shall be
provided with h a pipe of minimum
m diaameter of
400mmandasiillustratedacross.
23.1.113 Terrace
Terracceofabuildin ngshallbeacccessiblebyaacommonstaaircaseandbeefreefrompaartitions.
23.1.114 Staircases
Stairccase in a building and itss specifications shall be determined
d aas mentioned in the tab ble
beloww.Theminimu umwidthofttheflightshallbeexclusive eofparapetaandfloormountedrailing.
Use Heeight of Build ding Staircase
(mts)
Min.FFlightWidth Min. Tread d Max.Rise er
(mts) (mm) (mm)
1. Dwelling1& &2 Three Floors Up to 1.0 250 200
12m
2. Dwelling3 Up
pto15m 1.2 250 180
ns
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Use Height of Building Staircase

(mts)
Min.FlightWidth Min. Tread Max.Riser
(mts) (mm) (mm)
2a. Dwelling3 Morethan15upto 1.5 250 180
25m
2b. Dwelling3 Morethan25m 2.0 300 160
3a. Educational1&2 Upto25m 1.5 300 160
3b. Educational1&2 Morethan25m 2.0 300 160
4a. Institutional, Upto25m 1.5 300 160
Religious, Public
Institutional
4b. Institutional, Morethan25m 2.0 300 160
Religious, Public
Institutional
5a. Commercial Upto25m 1.5 300 160
5b. Commercial Morethan25m 2.0 300 160
6. Assembly Forallheights 2.0 300 160
7a. Hospitality Upto15m 1.5 300 160
7b. Hospitality Morethan15m 2.0 300 160
8 Industrial Forallheights 1.5 300 160
Note: It shall be permitted to provide two staircases of width 1.5mts as an alternative of one
staircaseof2.0mts,twostaircasesofwidth1.2mtsasanalternativeofonestaircaseof1.5mts
withinthetraveldistanceasspecifiedintable23.1.14.1.cbelow.

1. StaircaseforBasement:
a. Thestaircasetothebasementshallhavethesamewidthastheregularstaircaseleading
toupperfloors.
b. AnystaircaseleadingtothebasementshallbeasperPerformanceRegulation24.6.
c. Astaircaseshallbeprovidedfromthelowestlevelofthebasementasameansofaccess
orexitatatraveldistancementionedinthetablebelow:
BuildingUse TravelDistance(meters)
1. ResidentialUse 30
2. NonresidentialUse,MixedUse 25
3. HazardousUse 20
2. StaircaseforallBuildingsotherthandetachedandsemidetacheddwellingunits:Separate
staircaseshallbeprovidedifthegroundfloororanyotherfloorinaresidentialbuildingis
usedfornonresidentialpurpose.
3. Forallbuildings,staircaseshallbecompliantwithPerformanceRegulation24.6.


23.1.15 Ramp
1. RampforVehicularAccess
a. Minimum width and radius for a ramp for twowheelers, cars and trucks, respectively
arespecifiedinthetablebelow:

Vehicle Minimumwidthoframp Minimum radius of inner curve
(meters) (meters)
Twowheeler 2.0 2.0
Car 3.0 3.0
Truck 6.0 4.0
b. Themaximumslopeoframpshallbe1:7.
c. Alevelplatformofwidthequaltorampwidthandlengthofminimum4.5mts.shallbe
providedatendoftherampatgroundlevelandbasementlevel.
d. Aminimumclearheightof2.6mtsshallbemaintainedatallpointsontheramp.
e. Forparkinginbasement/s,thenumberandwidthoframpshallbeprovidedasspecified
belowandasper23.1.15.1.a(asapplicable):
AreaofParkinginBasement NumberofRamps WidthofRamp
750sq.mts 1 3.0 mts
1 6.0mts
>750sq.mts 2 3.25mtseach
2. RampforPedestrians:ForBuildingsexceeding4mtsheightwithfollowinguses:Institutional,
Assembly, Public Institutional, Educational2, Mercantile and Business; a pedestrian ramp
shallbeprovidedunlessprovisionforaliftismadeasperRegulation23.12.Therampshall
beprovidedwiththefollowingspecifications:
a. The minimum width of the ramp shall be 1.2mts, 1.5mts
and1.8mtsfortheramplengthof3.6mts,upto9mtsand
morethan9mtsrespectively.
b. Alandingshallbeprovidedof1.5mtsdepthforevery9mts
lengthoftheramp.
c. Theslopeofarampshallnotexceed1in12.
d. Surfaceoftherampshallbeslipresistantandtheedgeof
the ramp shall be protected with a minimum height of
100mm.
e. Handrailsontherampsshallbeonbothsidesattwolevels;
at 700mm and 900mm, both ends shall be rounded,
groutedandextended300mmbeyondtopandbottomof
ramp.
f. Entrance landing shall be provided at the starting and
endingleveloftherampwiththeminimumlengthequalto
1.8mts.
g. Rampsshallleaddirectlytooutsideopenspacesatgroundlevelorcourtyardsorother
safeplaces.
23.2 Parking
23.2.1 Parkingtobeprovided
Inanybuilding,provisionforparkingshallbemadeasperrequirementsspecifiedinSectionC:
PlanningRegulations.
1. Parkingforpeoplewithdisabilityshallbeprovidedforallbuildingsandfacilitiesotherthan
Dwelling1&2asperPerformanceRegulation23.2.2(5).
23.2.2 DesignofParkingforCars
Parkinglayoutforcarsinallbuildingsshallconformtothe
followingspecifications:
1. Minimumdimensionofaspaceprovidedforparkinga
carshallbe2.5mtsx5.5mts.
2. Each car parking space should be connected to the
street providing access to the buildingunit by means
ofanaccess/exitlane.
3. Minimum width of the access/exit lane for single
sided parking shall be 3mts and for doublesided
parkinglayout,theminimumwidthoftheaccesslane
shallbe5.5mts.
4. Aminimumclearheightof2.6mtsshallbemaintained
atallpointsintheparkingspaceandaccess/exitlanes.
5. Minimum provision of one accessible car parking
space shall be provided for people with disability for
every25carparkingspacesorless.Thisaccessiblecar
parkingspaceshall:
a. haveaminimumwidthof2.5mts.
b. have a 1.2mts side transfer bay. This can be shared by two
successiveparkingbays.
c. be located within 30mts from the main entrance of the
building
a. haveappropriatesignagesindicatingthatthespaceisreserved
forwheelchairthatareconspicuouslydisplayed asspecified
inRegulation23.7
b. haveguidingfloormaterialsorhaveadevicetoguidevisually
impaired persons with audible signals or any other devices
whichservestheabovepurpose.
c. Minimum 50% of the parking reserved for visitors shall be
providedatgroundlevel.
23.2.3 DesignofParkingforTwoWheelers
Parkinglayoutfortwowheelersinallbuildingsshallconformtothefollowingspecifications:
1. Minimum dimension of a space provided for parking a twowheeler shall be 0.90mts x
2.0mts.
2. Eachtwowheelerparkingspaceshouldbeconnectedtothestreetprovidingaccesstothe
buildingunitbymeansofanaccess/exitlane.Minimumwidthoftheaccess/exitlaneshall
be2.0mts.
3. Aminimumclearheightof2.6mtsshallbemaintainedatallpointsintheparkingspaceand
access/exitlanes.
23.2.4 DesignofParkingforTrucks
Parkinglayoutfortrucksinallrelevantbuildingsshallconformtothefollowingspecifications:
1. Minimumdimensionofaspaceprovidedforparkingatruckshallbe4.0mts.X8.0mts.
2. Eachtruckparkingspaceshouldbeconnectedtothestreetprovidingaccesstothebuilding
unit by means of an access/exit lane. Minimum width of the access/exit lane shall be
6.0mts.

23.3 Lighting
AdequatenaturalandartificiallightingaspublishedintheNationalBuildingCodeofIndia,Part
VIIIBuildingServices,SectionI,shallbeprovidedinallpartsofabuildingtothesatisfactionof
23.4 Ventilation
23.4.1 VentilationofRooms
1. Everyhabitableandusableroomshallbeequippedforadequateventilationbyprovisionof
windowsand/orventilatorsthatopendirectlyintoanopenspaceorsemiopenspacesuch
ascourtyardorverandah.Thesizeofsuchanopenspaceshallbeminimumonetenthof
thefloorareaoftheroom.
2. Theaggregateofallopeningsincludingdoors,windowsandventilatorsinaroomshallbe
minimumoneseventhofthefloorareaoftheroom.
3. Anydeficiencyshallbecompensatedbyuseofmechanicalsystemsuchasblowers,exhaust
fans or air conditioning system according to the standards in Part VIII Building Services,
SectionI Lighting and Ventilation, National Building Code and to the satisfaction of the
CompetentAuthority.
23.4.2 VentilationofBasement
Everybasementshallbeventilatedadequatelyforitsrespectiveuse.VentDuctopeningsshallbe
permittedatBuildingunitlevelinaccordancewithPerformanceRegulation24.3.Anydeficiency
shall be compensated by use of mechanical system such as blowers, exhaust fans or air
conditioning system according to the standards in Part VIIIBuilding Services, SectionI Lighting
andVentilation,NationalBuildingCode,andtothesatisfactionoftheCompetentAuthority.
23.4.3 VentilationofAtrium
Anyatriumcoveredfromtopshallbeprovidedwithprovisionoflightandventilation.
23.4.4 VentilationofBathroomsandWaterClosets
1. Everybathroomandwaterclosetshallbeventilatedadequately.
2. At least one of the walls of a water closet or bathroom or sanitary block shall have an
opening of minimum 0.25 sq.mts. for each unit of w.c or bathroom. Such opening shall
openintoanopentoskyspacewithminimumdimensionof0.9mtsX0.9mts.
SectionI Lighting and Ventilation, National Building Code, and to the satisfaction of the
CompetentAuthority.
23.4.5 VentilationofStaircaseforDwelling1&2:
1. Forventilationbywindows:Every staircase shallbeventilatedadequately from anopen
air space with a minimum area of 1sq.mts. The aggregate area of all windows provided
shallbeatleast1.2sq.mtsateachstairlandingorfloorintheenclosingwallofthestaircase
whichabutsonsuch1sq.mtsopenairspace.
2. For mechanical ventilation: Any deficiency shall be compensated by use of mechanical

systemsuchasblowers,exhaustfansorairconditioningsystemaccordingtothestandards
inPartVIIIBuildingServices,SectionILightingandVentilation,NationalBuildingCode,and
tothesatisfactionoftheCompetentAuthority.
23.4.6 VentilationofIndustrialBuildings
1. Every usable room shall be equipped for adequate ventilation by provision of windows,
ventilators,skylightsorartificialmeans.
2. For natural ventilation, every room in such building shall be lit and ventilated by
adequatenumberofwindows,ventilatorsandskylightsexclusiveofdoorshavingclear
openingnotlessthan1/7thofthefloorareaabuttingonopenairspaceofwidthnotless
than1/3rdoftheheightofthepartofthebuildingabuttingsuchopenspace.
SectionI Lighting and Ventilation, National Building Code, and to the satisfaction of the
CompetentAuthority.
23.4.7 VentilationofSpecialBuildings
1. Every auditorium, halls and other special buildings shall be naturally lit and ventilated by
doors,ventilatorsandwindowsabuttingonaninteriororexterioropenairspacewhichshall
notbelessthan1/5thofthetotalfloorarea.
2. Anydeficiencyshallbecompensatedbyuseofmechanical systemsuchasexhaustfansor
airconditioning system according to the standards in Part VIII Building Services, SectionI
Lighting and Ventilation, National Building Code, and to the satisfaction of the Competent
Authority.
23.4.8 Changeofventilationsystem
No permission shall be granted to convert an existing airconditioned theatre to a nonair
conditionedtheatre.
23.5 HeatingandAirConditioning
AdequateheatingandairconditioningaspublishedintheNationalBuildingCodeofIndia,Part
VIIIBuildingServices,Section3AirConditioning,shallbeprovidedinallpartsofabuildingand
tothesatisfactionoftheCompetentAuthority.
23.5.1 AirConditioningofSpecialBuildings
Auditoriumorcinemahallsshallbeairconditionedasperfollowingspecifications:
1. TemperatureRange22to26.5degreesCelsius(72Fto80F).
2. ChangeofAirperhourapproximately10times.
3. RelativeHumidity50to60%
4. FreshAirRequirement7.5CFMperperson.

23.6 WaterrelatedRequirement
23.6.1 WaterStorageTank
Water storage tank shall be maintained to be perfectly mosquitoproof condition, by
providingaproperlyfittinghingedcoverandeverytankmorethan1.50mts.inheightshall
be provided with a permanently fixed nonferrous metal ladder to enable inspection by anti
malariastaff.
23.6.2 DrinkingWaterSupply
In all buildings other than residential buildings, suitable provision of drinking water shall be
made for the people with a disability near the accessible toilet provided under Performance
Regulation23.9.2.
23.7 Signages
Signagedirectlypertainingtotheuseofthebuildingmaybeerectedontheplot.
ForallBuildingsotherthanDwellings1&2:
Signages pertaining to the internal building uses shall be provided. Such signage shall comply
withthefollowing:
1. Thesizeofletteringshallnotbelessthan20mmtoenableeasylegibility.
2. PublicAddressSystemmayalsobeprovidedinbusypublicareas.
3. TThe symbols or informatiion should be in contrastting colour and properly illuminated to

t
h
helppeoplewwithlimitedvisiontodifferrentiateamongstprimarycolours.
4. International symbolmarkkforwheelcchairasshow wnbelowbe installedattthelift,toileet,
s
staircase,par
rkingareasetc.,thathaveebeenproviddedforpeopllewithadisability.

5. Foreducational,institutio
onalandgoveernmentbuildingsinform mationboard inBrailleshaall
b installed on a wall neear the entraance at a su
be uitable heightt. It should be
b possible to
t
a
approach theem closely. To
T ensure saffe walking, th here should not
n be any protruding
p siggn
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whichcreatessobstructioninwalking.
23.8 LetterBo
ox
Inall caseofbuild
dinghavingm
morethantw
wofloorsinclu udinggroundflooraletteerboxforeacch
separateunitshallbeprovidedatgroundflo
oorleveltofaacilitateeasymaildelivery.
23.9 Sanitatio
on
Minim or all propossed buildings and addition
mum sanitaryy accommodaation shall bee provided fo ns
andextensionstoexistingbuild dings.
23.9.1
1 ForResid dentialBuildings
The minimum saanitary requiirement for a residentiaal dwelling unit shall be b one wateer
closettofminimumm0.9sq.mtsarrea.
23.9.2
2 ForAllBu uildingsothe erthanReside ential
1. Minimum
M onee special waater closet shall be
t use of peersons with disability
provided for the
w
withprovision ofwashbasinanddrinkingwater
attthegroundlevel.
a.. Minimum sizeoftoiletshallbe1mtts.x1.75
mts.
b. Minimum width of do oor shall be 900mm
withoutwarddoorswin ng.
c.. Suitable arrangemen nt of verttical or
horizontal hand rails with
w 50mm clearance
c
fromthew
wallshallbep provided.
ns
60
d. W.C.seatshallbe500mmfromthefloor.
2. Water closets shall be provided for each gender with a minimum area of 0.9 sq.mts area.
The number of water closets shall be decided on the basis of the maximum number of
buildingusersofthatgenderatanytimeandasspecifiedinthetablebelow:
Building Rate for No. No. of Min. No. of Min. No. of Water Min. No. of
Use ofUsers Users Urinals Closets Washbasins
orWasharea
Educational 1 user per 5 or 1 per 50 2 or 1 per 200 users
1sq.mts per male users or or less per gender,
carpetarea less, whicheverismore
whichever is
more
1 user per <20 1 may be 1 WC per gender
4sq.mts per provided each
carpetarea 21100 1 per 25 male 1per25usersorless
usersorless pergender
Business 101500 1 per 50 male 1per50usersorless
usersorless pergender
>500 1 per 100 users or
lesspergender
Industrial, 1 user per 1100 1 per 100 1per25usersorless
Storage 25sq.mts of male users or pergender
carpetarea less
>100 1 per 50 male 1per50usersorless 4 sq.mts of
usersorless pergender washarea
Special 1 user per 2 per75users 1 per 100 users or 1 washbasin

Buildings seat orless lesspergender per 200 users
orless
3. Minimum25%ofsuchwaterclosetsandurinalsshallbeprovidedincommonandaccessible
locationsofthebuilding.
4. These sanitation facilities shall be provided with signage indicating the use and
theintendedusersgenderasperPerformanceRegulationno.23.7.
23.9.3 ForSpecialBuildings
Thenumberofwaterclosetsshallbedecidedonthebasisofthenumberofseatsprovided.
Waterclosetsshallbeprovidedforeachgender,apportionedsuitably.
23.10 Drainage
The manner in which it is intended to connect the drainage system of a building to a public
sewer shall be subject to approval by the Competent Authority. Regulations for construction,
maintenance, and control of drains, sewers, drainage and sewage works of any description
withinDevelopmentAreashallbeasperthenormsofGujaratPollutionControlBoard.

23.10.1 ProvisionofSepticTank,SeepagePitandSoakWell
Inthecasewherethereisnodrainagefacilityavailableforthelandtobedeveloped,theowner
shallprovideseptictank,soakpitorsoakwellfordisposalofsewageandwastewater.
1. Locationandsubsoildispersion:Asubsoildispersionsystemshallnotbecloserthan12mts
to any source of drinking water, such as a well, to mitigate the possibility of bacterial
pollutionofwatersupply.Itshallalsobeasfarremovedfromthenearesthabitablebuilding
iseconomicallyfeasiblebutnotcloserthan2mtstoavoiddamagetothestructure.
2. DimensionsandSpecifications:
a. Septictankshallhaveaminimuminnerwidthof75cms.aminimumdepthof
meterbelowthewaterlevelandapercapitalminimumliquidcapacityof85litres.The
lengthofthetanksshallbeleasttwicethewidth.
b. Septic tanks may be constructed of brick work, stone masonry, concrete or other
suitablematerialasapprovedbythecompetentauthority..
c. Under no circumstances should effluent from a septic tank or allowed into an open
channeldrainorbodyofwaterwithoutadequatetreatment.
d. Theminimumnormaldiameterofthepipeshallbe100mm.Furtheratjunctionofpipes
inmanholes,thedirectionofflowfromabranchconnectionshouldnotmakeanangle
exceeding45degreeswiththedirectionofflowinthemainpipe.
e. The gradients of landdrains, underdrainage as well as the bottom of dispersion
trenchesandsoakwellsshouldbebetween1:300and1:1400.
f. Every septic tank shall be provided with a ventilating pipe of at least 50mm diameter.
Thetopofthepipeshallbeprovidedwithasuitablecageofmosquitoproofwiremesh.
Theventilatingpipeshallextendtoaheightwhichwouldcausenosmellornuisanceto
any building in the area. Generally, the ventilating pipe should extend to a height of
about2mtsabovetheseptictankbuildingwhenitislocatedcloserthan15mts.
g. Whenthedisposalofaseptictankeffluentistoaseepagepit,theseepagepitmaybeof
sectionaldimensionof90cmsandnotlessthan100cmsindepthbelowtheinnerlevelof
theinletpipe.Thepitmaybelinedwithstone,brickandconcreteblockswithdryopen
jointwhichshouldbebackedwithatleast7.5cmsofcleancoarseaggregate.Thelining
above the inlet level should be narrowed to reduce the size of the R.C.C. cover slabs.
Wherenoliningisused,especiallyneartrees,theentitlepitshouldbefilledwithloose
stones.Amasonryringshouldbeconstructedatthetopofthepittopreventdamageby
floodingofthepitbysurfacerunoff.Theinletpipeshouldbetakendowntoadepthof
90cmsfromthetopanantimosquitomeasure.
h. Whenthedisposalofseptictankeffluentistoadispersiontrench,thedispersiontrench
shallbe50to100cmswide,excavatedtoaslightgradientandshallbeprovidedwitha
layer of shed gravel or crushed stones 15 to 25cms deep. Open, joined pipes placed
insidethetrenchshallbemadeofunglazedearthenwareclayorconcreteandshallhave
a minimum internal diameter or 70 to 100mm. Each dispersion trench should not be
longerthan30mtsandtrenchesshouldnotbeplacedcloserthan1.8mtstoeachother.
TheabovementionedRegulationsshallbesubjecttomodificationformtimetotimeasrequired
byGujaratPollutionControlBoard/AhmedabadMunicipalCorporation/CompetentAuthority.
23.11 ElectricalInfrastructure
AdequateelectricalinfrastructureaspublishedintheNationalBuildingCodeofIndia,PartVIII
Building Services, Section 2 Electrical Installations, shall be provided in all buildings to the
satisfactionoftheCompetentAuthority.
23.12 LiftsandElevators
23.12.1 ForBuildingsexceeding4mtsheightwithfollowinguses:Institutional,Assembly,
PublicInstitutional,Educational2
Minimumoneliftshallbeprovidedtoaccesspublicareasonfloorsabovegroundlevel.
23.12.2 ForBuildingsexceeding15mtsheight
1. Forbuildingswithheightmorethan15mts,liftsshallberequiredasperthefollowingtable:
Building Height of Minimumno.ofLifts

No. Use Building (whicheverismorefromcolumnAandB)
A B
1. Dwelling Above15mts Minimum1,or 1Liftper Thirty dwellingunits
Above25mts Minimum2,or (excluding dwelling units on ground
level and two upper floors or Hollow
plinthandtwoupperfloors)
2. Non Above15mts Minimum1,or 1Liftper1000sq.mts
residential Above25mts Minimum2,or (excluding area on ground floor and
twoupperfloorsorHollowplinthand
twoupperfloors)
2. For buildings with height above 25.0mts, one of the required lift shall be a fire lift, in
conformitywithFireSafetyRegulations24.0.
23.12.3 GeneralRequirementsforLiftsandElevators
1. Liftshallbeprovidedfromthegroundlevelorlowerlevel.
2. Minimumcapacityoftheliftshallbeforsixpersons.
3. Lifts of 6, 8 and/or 12 person capacity can be permitted, as approved by competent
authority by considering the peak hour passenger volume. Where required minimum two
liftsshallbeprovidedasapplicableaspertheregulations.
4. Acleardooropeningwithminimumwidthof900mmshallbeprovided.Aclearlandingarea
infrontoftheliftdoorsshallhaveminimumdimensionsof1.8mtsx1.8mts.
5. Ahandrailof600mmlengthshallbeprovidedataheightof1mtsfromthefloorofthelift
car.
6. The duration of an automatic closing lift door shall be minimum 5 seconds with a
maximumclosingspeedof0.25m/sec.
7. The interior of the lift cabin shall be equipped with a device that audibly indicates
thefloorlevelreachedandwhetherthedoorofthecabinisopenorclosed.
8. Number and type of lifts to be provided in different types of buildings shall

conform to standards specified in the National Building Code of India, Part VIII
BuildingServices,Section5InstallationofLiftsandEscalators.
All lifts shall also meet fire prevention and safety requirements specified in Performance
Regulation No. 24.2.6, 24.3.5, 24.3.6 and 24.4.3, as applicable on the basis of height of the
building.
23.13 ExternalFacade
Ontheexternalfacadeofanybuilding,theglazedsurfaceareaof
thefaadeshallbenonreflectiveandprovideduptoamaximum
of50%ofthetotalsurfaceareaofeachfacade,withtheprovision
ofsafetyrailinguptosilllevel.

On the North facade, entire surface area may be glazed. 10

degrees deviation may be permitted in consideration of the
Northernfacadeasillustrated.
23.14 DisplayStructures
1. Thesizeandlocationofpermittedbillboardsalongroadsshallbepermittedasprescribedin
SectionC:PlanningRegulations20.0.
2. Everybillboardshallbedesignedaspertherequirementsforstructuralsafetyasprescribed
inRegulations26.8.
3. Billboards on roof tops are not permitted unless the entire roof is constructed with non
combustiblematerials.
24.0 FIREPREVENTIONANDSAFETY

24.1 RequirementforFireSafetyProfessionalsinBuildings
24.1.1 FireProtectionConsultantonRecord(FPCOR)
FPCOR shall be necessary in all buildings listed in Schedule 23 and shall be responsible for a
developmentasperProcedureRegulations4.5.5.TheminimumqualificationsforFireProtection
Consultant shall be as listed in Schedule 7. Suitable persons shall be registered with the Chief
FireOfficer.
24.1.2 FireOfficer
Theminimumqualifications for Fire Officer shall beas listed inSchedule 26. Suitable persons
shallberegisteredwiththeChiefFireOfficer.
24.1.3 FireMen
TheminimumqualificationsforFireMenshallbeaslistedinSchedule26.Suitablepersonsshall
beregisteredwiththeChiefFireOfficer.
24.1.4 ApplicabilityofFireSafetyProfessionals
Theapplicabilityofthefiresafetyprofessionals forbuildings isprovidedinthetablebelowon
thebasisoftheheight,useandareaoftheproposedbuildingasapplicable:
RequirementofFireSafetyProfessionals
No. BuildingUse Criteria Fire Chief FireFireMen Fire
Protection Officers Officer
Consultant Opinion
1 Alluses BuildingHeight>45mts Required Required Required Required
2 Residential Building Height up to
15mts
Building Height > Required
15mts
Building Height > Required Required Required
25mts
3 MixedUse or BuildingHeight>15mts Required Required Required
Business
4 Hospitality, BuildingHeight>12mts Required Required Required
Educational, to25mts
Institutional, Building Height > Required Required Required Required
Mercantile 25mts
5 Special Building, Building Height > Required Required Required
Storage 12mts
Building, Total Built Up Area up Required Required Required
Wholesale to5,000sq.mts
market Total Built Up Area > Required Required Required Required
5,000sq.mts
6 Light Industrial, Total Built Up Area up Required
General to500sq.mts
Industrial Total Built Up Area Required Required
>500 sq.mts and up to
5000sq.mts
Total Built Up Area Required Required Required
>5,000 sq.mts and up
to10,000sq.mts
Total Built Up Area > Required Required Required Required
10,000sq.mts
7 Hazardous, Total Built Up Area up Required Required Required
Special to500sq.mts
Industrial Total Built Up Area > Required Required Required Required
500sq.mts
8 Religious Total Built Up Area > Required Required Required
Building 2,000sq.mts
9 FuellingStation AllBuildings Required Required Required
10 Temporaryuse Required
24.2 ApplicabilityofFirePreventionProvisions
24.2.1 AsspecifiedbytheFirePreventionandSafetyAct,1986,allbuildingsshallprovidefire
preventionandsafetyprovisionsasspecifiedbytheFireAuthorityinthefollowing
regulations:
BuildingCriteria
No. Fire Prevention Base Ht 15<Ht< 25<Ht< Ht>45 Commercia IndustrialSpecial
Provision ment <15 25 45 l/ Mixed Building Building;
Area use with Public
>200 large Institutio
Forallbuildinguses
sq.mt floor nal
(BuildingHeightinmeters) areas Building
1 MarginalOpenSpace
(Reg.24.3)
2 Corridor/Passage
(Reg.24.4)
3 Exit Requirements
(Reg.24.5.1)
3a Doorways
(Reg.24.5.2)
3b HorizontalExit
(Reg.24.5.3)
4 Staircase(Reg.24.6.1)
4a Additional Staircase
(Reg.24.6.2)
4b Fire Escape Staircase
(Reg.24.6.5)
5 Ramp***(Reg.24.7)
6 Lift(Reg.24.8.1)
(24.8.2) (24.8.2)
6a FireLift(Reg.24.8.3)
7 Emergency Escape
Lighting(Reg.24.9.1)
8 Fire Exit Signages
(Reg.24.9.2)
9 Fire Alarm System ** ** ** **
(Reg.24.10) (Non (Non
residenti residenti
al) al)
10 Smoke and Fire ** **
Venting(Reg.24.11) (Hotelor (Hotelor
Hospital) Hospital)
11 Electrical Services
(Reg.24.12)
12 Electrical Sub
station**(Reg.24.13)
13 Emergency Power
Supply(Reg.24.14)
14 Electric Supply &
Installation
BuildingCriteria
No. Fire Prevention Base Ht 15<Ht< 25<Ht< Ht>45 Commercia IndustrialSpecial
Provision ment <15 25 45 l/ Mixed Building Building;
Area use with Public
>200 large Institutio
Forallbuildinguses
sq.mt floor nal
(BuildingHeightinmeters) areas Building
(Reg.24.15)
15 Lightning Arrestor
(Reg.24.16)
16 Service ducts and
shafts(Reg.24.17)
17 Ventilation
(Reg.24.18)
18 Air Conditioning*** ***
(Reg.24.19)
19 Boiler and Boiler
Room**(Reg.24.20)
20 Water Storage Tank
(Reg.24.21)
21 Fire Fighting System
(F.F.System)
(Reg.24.22)
21a Portable Fire
Extinguishers
(Reg.24.22.1)
21b Automatic Fire
Sprinkler
(Reg.24.22.2)
21c Hydrant/ Hose Reel/
Fire Service Inlet
(Reg.24.22.3)
21d Ultrahigh Pressure
F.F.System
(Reg.24.22.4)
21e Other Automatic F.F.
System(Reg.24.22.5)
21f Compartmentation
(Reg.24.22.6)
22 Basement***
(Reg.24.23)
23 Refuge Area
(Reg.24.24)
24 Skip Floor
(Reg.24.25)
25 Control Room
(Reg.24.26)
** Asapplicableaccordingtorespectivebuildinguseorheight
*** Applicableifelementisprovided
24.3 MarginalOpenSpace
1. ForallbuildingsexceptDwelling1&2,themarginalspaceadjacenttothebuildingshallbe
opentoskyandmotorablewithminimumloadbearingcapacityaspertablebelow:

No. BuildingHeight(meters) MinimumLoadBearingCapacity
(tonnagepersq.mts)
1 Lessthan45mts 40
2 45mtsandabove 60
2. Theentrancegatesfromthestreetshallnotbelessthan6mtsinwidth.
24.4 CorridorsandPassageway
1. ForallbuildingsexceptDwelling1:Theminimumclearwidthofcorridorsandpassageway
shallbeasunder:
Lengthofcorridor(inmts.) Widthofcorridor(meters)
Residential NonResidential
Upto6 1.0 1.2
Upto9 1.2 1.5
Upto15 1.2 2.0
Above15andupto24 1.5 2.5
24andabove 2.0 3.0
2. Corridor shall be clear of any obstructions. No

projectioninanyformshallbealloweduptoa
heightof2.1mtsfromfloorlevel.
3. In case of any level difference in a corridor, a
slopeshallbeprovidedwithgradientnotmore
than 1:12. In such case, guiding floor material
shallbeprovided.

24.5 ExitRequirements
24.5.1 GeneralExitRequirementsforall
buildings:
1. An exit may be a doorway, corridor;
passageway(s) to an internal staircase, or
external staircase, or to a verandah or
terrace(s),whichhaveaccesstothestreet,or
toroofofabuildingorarefugearea.Anexit
may also include a horizontal exit leading to
anadjoiningbuildingatthesamelevel.
2. Lifts and escalators shall not normally be
consideredasexits.
3. For all occupiable buildings, every exit, exit
access or exit discharge shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or
impedimentsforfulluseinthecaseoffireor
otheremergency.
4. No building shall be so altered as to reduce
thenumber,widthorprotectionoflessthan
thatrequired.
5. Exits shall be arranged that they may be
reached without passing through another
occupiedunit.
6. Firedoorswith2hourfireresistanceshallbe
provide at appropriate places along the
escaperouteandparticularlyattheentrance
to lift lobby and stairwell where a funnel or
flue effect may be created, inducing an
upwardspreadoffireandsmoke.
24.5.2 DoorwaysforSpecialBuildingsandBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts:
1. Everyexitdoorwayshallopenintoastaircasecompartmentalisedfromrestofbuildingora
horizontal exitof a corridororpassageway providing continuous and protected means of
egress.
2. Noexitdoorwayshallbelessthan1000mminwidthexceptassemblybuildingswheredoor
width shall be not less than 2000 mm. All Doorways shall be not less than 2000 mm in
height.
3. Exit doorways shall open outwards, that is,
away from the room, but shall not obstruct
the travel along any exit. No door, when
opened, shall reduce the required width of
stairway or landing to less than 900 mm.
overhead or sliding doors shall not be
installed.
4. In the case of building where there is a
central corridor, the doors of rooms shall open outward and flush to the wall to permit
smoothflowoftrafficinthecorridor.
5. Exitdoorshallnotopenimmediatelyuponaflightofstairs.Alandingequaltoatleastthe
widthofthedoor(notlessthan900mm)shallbeprovidedinthestairwayateachdoorway.
Theleveloflandingshallbethesameasthatoffloor,whichitserves.Manualdoorshould
incorporate kick plate 300 mm high to withstand impact of wheelchair footrest where
doorsareglazed.Doorhandleandlocksshouldbepositionedbetween9001000mmfrom
floorlevel.
6. Exit doorways shall be open able from the side, which they serve without the use of a
key.(panicbar)
7. Mirrorsshallnotbeplacedinexitdoorstoavoidconfusionregardingthedirectionofexit.
24.5.3 HorizontalExits forSpecialBuildingsandBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts:
Horizontalexitmaybeadoorway,acorridor,apassagewaytoaninternalorexternalstaircase
ortoanadjoiningbuildingortoasemiopenoropenspace.
1. Thewidthofhorizontalexitshallbesameasfortheexitdoorways
2. Ahorizontalexitshallbeequippedwithatleastonefiredoorofminimumtwohourfire
resistanceorsmokestopdoorofselfclosingtype,asillustratedinPerformanceRegulation
24.5.2. Further, it should have direct connectivity to the fire escape staircase for
evacuation.
3. Wherethereisadifferenceinlevelbetweenconnectedareasforhorizontal exits,ramps,
notmorethan1to10gradientshallbeprovided;stepsshallnotbeused.
4. Doorsinhorizontalexitsshallbeopenableatalltimesfrombothsides.
5. Accesstorampsfromanyfloorshallbethroughasmokestopdoor.
24.6 Staircase
24.6.1 GeneralStaircaseRequirementsforallBuildings:
1. Staircasetoabutanouterwallorbe
external part of the building with
natural ventilation. All the space
abovetheparapetwallshallbekept
open for ventilation, but may be
securedwithgrill.
2. Allstaircasesshallbeconstructedof
noncombustible materials
throughout.
3. Nowindersshallbeprovidedexcept
incaseofindividualdwellingunit.
4. The treads shall be constructed and maintained to
preventslipping.
5. Astaircaseshallnotbeprovidedaroundaliftshaftunless
provided with fire stop door of 1 hour rating at every
floor level and no other openings in the inside wall as
illustratedacross.

6. No gas piping, electrical panels or AC ducts shall be

allowed in the stairway. However service shafts/ ducts
maybepermitted. ElectricalShafts/ductsshallhavenot
less than 2hour fire resistance. For other service shafts/
ducts,thefireresistanceshallbenotlessthan1hour.
7. All steps, edges must have a contrasting colour band of 50mm width stretched entirely
acrossthestepwidthforusesotherthanresidentialuse.
8. Railing:Continuoushandrailsshallbeprovidedonbothsidesincludingthewall(ifany)at
twolevels:upperat850mm900mmandlowerat700mmtobemeasuredfromthebaseof
themiddleofthetreadstothetopofhandrails.Floormountedrailingorparapetshallbe
providedinsuchawaythattheminimumrequiredwidthofstaircasedoesnotreduce.The
maximumgapbetweenbalustersshallbe150mm.
9. Soffit (underside/open area
under the stairs) of the stairs
and ramps should be enclosed
orprotectedwithrailsorraised
curbs or marked with a tactile
surface.
10. Headroom: The minimum
headroom in a passage under
the landing of a staircase and
the staircase shall be 2.1mts
fromfinishedfloorlevel.
11. Nolivingspace,storeorotherfireriskshallopendirectlyintothestaircase.
12. External exit door of staircase enclosure at ground level shall open directly to the open
spaces.
13. Themainandexternalstaircasesshallbecontinuousfromgroundfloortotheterracelevel.
14. Liftsshallnotopeninstaircase.
15. Beams/columnsandotherbuildingfeaturesshallnotreducetheheadroom/widthofthe
staircase.
16. Individualfloorsshallbeprominentlyindicatedonthewallfacingthestaircases.
24.6.2 AdditionalStaircase:
Anadditionalstaircaseshallberequiredbasedontraveldistancefromthefarthestpointtothe
staircase on any floor. The provision of an additional staircase shall be subject to the
requirementsoftraveldistancebeingcompliedwithasspecifiedbelow:
No. BuildingUse TravelDistance(meters)

1 ResidentialUse 30
2 UsesotherthanResidential&Industrial 25
3 Industrial/HighHazardUse 20
24.6.3 StaircaseforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mtsandupto45mts:
1. Staircase shall be provided within a stairwell with a fire
safedoorwayoffireratingof2hoursoneachfloor.
2. A common staircase connecting all floors above ground
level shall not continue to the basement. A separate
staircase shall be required for access to the basement.
Commonstaircasemaycontinuetothebasement,ifsucha
staircaseopensintoanenclosureatbasementlevelwitha
fireratingof2hourswithfiresafedoorway.
24.6.4 StaircaseforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts:
1. Thewidthofthestaircaseshallnotbelessthan2meters.
2. If the staircase is in the centre of the building and is not naturally ventilated, then a fire
escapestaircasehastobeinstalledoneithersidesofthebuildingasperRegulation24.6.5,
with travel distance as per respective building use and specified in Regulation 24.6.2. For
suchstaircasewithinadequatenaturalventilation,anydeficiencyshallbecompensatedby
use of mechanical system such as blowers, exhaust fans or air conditioning system
accordingtothestandardsinPartVIIIBuildingServices,SectionILightingandVentilation,
NationalBuildingCode,andtothesatisfactionoftheCompetentAuthority.
3. ForBuildingswithheightmorethan45mtsallstaircasesshallterminateatthegroundfloor
levelandtheaccesstothebasementshallbebyaseparatestaircase.
4. Staircase shall be provided within a stairwell with a fire safe doorway of fire rating of 2
hoursateveryfloorlevel.
24.6.5 FireEscapeStaircase:
External Fire Escape Staircase shall be provided for special buildings and buildings with height
morethan45mtswherethemainstaircaseislocatedinthecentreofthebuildingandiswithout
natural ventilation. Such fire escape staircase is to be installed on either sides of the building
withtraveldistanceasperrespectivebuildinguseandspecifiedinRegulation24.6.2.SuchFire
EscapeStaircasesshallcomplywiththefollowing:
1. FireEscapeStaircasetoabutanouterwallorbeexternalpartofthebuildingwithnatural
ventilation.
2. Externalstairsshallhavestraightflightnotlessthan1250mmwidewith250mmtreadsand
risersnotmorethan190mm.Thenumberofrisersshallbelimitedto15perflight.
3. Noexternalstaircase,usedasafireescape,shallbeinclinedatananglegreaterthan45
fromthehorizontal.
4. Theexternalstaircaseshallbeconstructedofnoncombustiblematerials,andanydoorway
leadingtoitshallhavetherequiredfireresistance.
5. Theroutetotheexternalstairsshallbefreeofobstructionsatalltime.
6. Allexternalstairsshallbedirectlyconnectedtotheground.
7. Handrailsshallbeofheightnotlessthan700mmandnotexceeding850mm900mm.There
shallbeprovisionsofbalusterswithmaximumgapof150mm.
24.7 Ramp
Accesstorampsfromanyfloorshallbethroughasmokestopdoor.
24.8 Lift
24.8.1 GeneralRequirementsofliftinbuildings
1. Wallsofliftshaftenclosuresshallhaveafireratingof2hours;
lift shafts shall have a vent at the top of area not less than
0.5mtsx0.5mts.
2. Liftmotorroomshallbelocatedpreferablyatthetopofthe
shaftandseparatedfromtheshaftbythefloorofthatroom.
3. Landing doors in lift enclosures shall have fire resistance of
notlessthan1hour.
4. Thenumberofliftsinonerowforaliftbankshallnotexceed
4andthetotalnumberofliftsinthebank(oftworows)shall
not exceed 8. A wall of 2 hour fire rating shall separate
individualshafts inabank. Minimumdistanceof10mtsshall
beprovidedbetweentwoadjacentliftbanks.
5. Lift car door shall have a fire resistance rating of half an hour. Lift car shall be ventilated
fromtop.
6. Collapsible gates shall not be permitted for lifts. They shall have solid doors with fire
resistanceofatleast1h.
7. Iftheliftshaftandlobbyisinthecoreofthebuilding,apositivepressurebetween25and
30Pashallbemaintainedinthelobbyandapositivepressureof50Pashallbemaintained
intheshaft.Themechanismforpressurizationshallactautomaticallywiththefirealarm;it
shallbepossibletooperatethismechanicallyalso.
8. Exitfromtheliftlobby,iflocatedinthecoreofthebuilding,shallbethroughaselfclosing
smokestopdoorofhalfanhourfireresistance.
9. Groundingswitch,atgroundfloorlevel,shallbeprovidedonalltheliftstoenablethefire
servicetogroundthelifts.
10. Suitable arrangements such as providing slope in the floor of lift lobby shall be made to
preventwaterusedduringfirefightingetc,fromenteringtheliftshafts.
11. A sign shall be posted and maintained on every floor at or near the lift indicating that in
caseof fire,occupants shallusethestairsunless instructedotherwise.Thesignshall also
containaplanforeachfloorshowingthelocationsofthestairways.
12. Alternate source of power supply shall be provided for all the lifts through a manually
operatedchangeoverswitch.
13. Allliftshallbeprovidedwithceilinghatchforrescuepurpose.
24.8.2 LiftforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts:
Aliftconnecting all floorsabove ground levelshall notcontinue
to the basement. A separate lift shall be required for access to
the basement. If, however, common lifts are in connecting with
basement, the lift lobby of the basements shall be pressurized,
withselfclosingdoor.
24.8.3 FireLift
Fire Lift is required in the case of emergency for the exclusive use firemen to enable fire
personneltoreachtheupperfloorswiththeminimumdelay.
1. ForBuildingswithheightmorethan25mtsoneofthetotalrequirednumberofliftsasper
PerformanceRegulation23.12shallbeadedicatedFireLift.
2. ForBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts
i. alltherequirednumberofliftsasperPerformanceRegulation23.12shallbeFireLifts
withprovisiontogroundincaseofelectricalfailureandshallbeinstalledwithapanic
buttonandatalkbacksystem.
ii. The lift shall not be installed in the centre of the building and the lift shaft shall be
ventilatedfromthetopwithsmokeextractors.Unless,additionally,atleastonefirelift
shallbeprovidedattheexternaledgeofthebuildingtobeaccessibleexternallybythe
firefightingstaff.
3. Onefire liftper1000 sq.mtsoffloorareashallbeprovidedandshallbeavailableforthe
exclusiveuseofthefiremeninanemergency.
4. Incaseofbuildingswithonlytwolifts,thesecondliftmaybedesignatedasafirelift.
5. Fireliftshallterminateatthegroundlevel.
6. Itshallhaveloadingcapacityofnotlessthan545KG(8personslift)withautomaticclosing
doorsofminimum0.9mwidth.
7. Theelectricsupplyshallbe on aseparateservice from electric supply mains in abuilding
andthecablesruninaroutesafefromfire,thatis,withintheliftshaft.Lightsandfansin
theelevatorshavingwoodenpanellingorsheetsteelconstructionshallbeoperatedon24
voltsupply.
8. Fireliftshouldbeprovidedwithaceilinghatchforuseincaseofemergency.
9. Incaseoffailureofnormalelectricsupply,itshallautomaticallychangeovertoalternate
supply.Forapartmenthouses,thischangeoverofsupplycouldbedonethroughmanually
operatedchangeoverswitch.Alternatively,theliftshallbesowiredthatincaseofpower
failure,itcomesdownatthegroundlevelandcomestostandstillwithdooropen.
10. The operation of fire lift should be by a simple toggle or twobutton switch situated in
glassfrontedboxadjacenttotheliftattheentrancelevel.Whentheswitchison,landing
callpointswillbecomeinoperativeandtheliftwillbeoncarcontrolonlyoronapriority
control device. When the switch is off, the lift can be used by the occupants in normal
times.
11. ThewordsFireLiftshallbeconspicuouslydisplayedinfluorescentpaintontheliftlanding
doorateachfloorlevel.
12. The speed of the fire lift shall be such that it can reach the top floor from ground level
withinoneminute.
13. Telephoneorothercommunicationfacilitiesshallbeprovidedinliftcars.Communication
systemforliftsshallbeconnectedtofirecontrolroomforthebuilding.
24.9 EscapeLightingandSignages
24.9.1 EmergencyEscapeLightingforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mtsandSpecial
Buildings
1. The emergency escape lighting shall be provided to be put on within one second of the
failureifthenormallightingsupplyandshallbeofindependentofmainsupply.
2. Such Lightingshall beon separate circuits and be independentlyconnected sothatthese
can be operated by one switch installation on the ground floor easily accessible to fire
fighting staff as any time irrespective of the position of the individual control of the light
points,ifany.Itshouldbeaminiaturecircuitbreakertypeofswitchtoavoidreplacement
offuseincaseofanycrisis.
3. Escapelightingluminariesshouldbesitedtocoverthefollowinglocations:
a. Ateachexitdoor,
b. Neareachstaircase,
c. Nearanyotherchangeoffloorlevel,
d. Outsideeachfinalexitandclosetoit,
e. Neareachfirealarmcallpoint,
f. Nearfirefightingequipmentand,
g. Toilluminateexitandsafetysignsasrequiredbytheenforcingauthority.
For the purpose of this clause near is normally considered to be within 2mts measured
horizontally.
4. Suitablearrangementshallbemadebyinstallingdoublethrowswitchestoensurethatthe
lighting installed in the staircase and corridors does not get connected. Double throw
switchshallbeinstalledintheserviceroomforterminatingthestandbysupply.
5. Staircase and corridor lighting shall also be connected to an alternative source of supply
which may be provided by battery that is continuously trickle charged from the electric
mains.
6. Emergency lighting systems shall be designed to ensure that a fault or failure in any one
luminariesdoesnotfurtherreducetheeffectivenessofthesystem.
7. Theluminariesshallbemountedaslowaspossible,butatleast2mabovethefloorlevel.
8. Signarerequiredatallexits,emergencyexitsandescaperoutes,whichshouldcomplywith
thegraphicrequirementsoftherelevantIndianstandards.
9. Emergencylightingluminariesandtheirfittingshallbefireresistancetype.
10. Itisessentialthatthewiringandinstallationoftheemergencylightingsystemsareofhigh
qualitysoastoensuretheirperfectserviceabilityatalltimes.
11. The emergency lighting system shall be capable of continuous operation for a minimum
durationof1hourand30minutesevenforsmallestpremises.
12. Illuminationofexit:Thefloorsofareacoveredforthemeansofexitshallbeilluminatedto
valuesnotlessthan1ftcandle(10lux)atfloorlevel.Inauditoriums,theatres,concerthalls
and such other places of assembly, the illumination of floor exit/ access may be reduced
duringperiodofperformancestovaluenotlessthan1/5ftcandle(2lux).
13. Theemergencylightingsystemshallbewellmaintainedbyperiodicalinspectionsandtests
soastoensuretheirperfectserviceabilityatalltimes.
24.9.2 FireExitSignagesforCommercialBuildings,SpecialBuildingsandBuildingswithheight
morethan25mts:
1. Allexits,corridorsandstaircaseshallhaveautoglowsignsforpeopletoescapeincaseof
firesindarkness.Eventhefloorsshallhaveguidemarksguidingtowardsthestaircase.The
colouroftheexitsignsshallbegreen.
2. Theexitsignwitharrowindicatingthewaytotheescaperouteshallbeprovidedataheight
of1.8mfromthefloorlevelonthewallandshallbeilluminatedbyelectriclightconnected
tocorridorcircuits.
3. Allexitwaymarkingsignsshouldbeflushwiththewallandsodesignedthatnomechanical
damageshalloccurtothemduetomovingoffurnitureorotherheavyequipments.
4. Further, all landings of floor shall have floor indicating the number of floor as per
regulations.The floorindicationboardshallbeplacedonthewallimmediatelyfacingthe
flightofstairsandnearesttothelanding.Itshallbeofsizenotlessthan0.5mtsx0.5mts.
24.10 FireAlarmSystem
FireAlarmSystemwithsmokedetectionalarmsystemshallbeprovidedforallnonresidential
buildinghavingheightmorethan25mts.
24.11 SmokeandFireVenting
The provisions for smoke and fire venting for industrial buildings with large floor areas shall
conformtoregulationsgiveninannexD,Part4NBCsecondrevision.
The provisions for smoke and fire venting shall be provided for special buildings and for hotel
andhospitalbuildingmorethan25mtsheight.
24.12 ElectricalServicesforallbuildings
TheseshallconformtothosegiveninC1.12Part4NBCSecondrevisionandtheIS;16461999
andparticularattentionisdrawntothefollowing:
1. The electric distribution cable/wiring shall be laid in a separate duct. The duct shall be
sealedateveryfloorwithnoncombustiblematerialshavingthesamefireresistanceasthat
oftheduct.Lowandmediumvoltagewiringrunninginshaftandinfalseceilingshallrunin
separateconduits.
2. Separate circuits for fire fighting pumps, lifts, staircases, corridor lighting and blowers for
pressurizing system shall be provided directlyfromthemain switchgearpanel andthese
circuitsshallbelaidinseparateconduitpipes,sothatfireinonecircuitwillnotaffectthe
others.Suchcircuitsshallbeprotectedatoriginbyanautomaticcircuitbreakerwithitsno
volt coil removed. Master switches controlling essential service circuits shall be clearly
labelled.
3. Anindependentandwellventilatedelectricalserviceroomshallbeprovidedontheground
levelorfirstbasementwithdirectaccessfromoutsideorfromthecorridorforthepurpose
ofterminationofelectricsupplyfromthelicenseesserviceandalternativesupplycables.
Thedoorsprovidedfortheserviceroomshallhavefireresistanceofnotlessthan2hours.
4. Ifserviceroomislocatedatthefirstbasement,itshouldhaveautomaticfireextinguishing
system
5. Suitablecircuitbreakersshallbeprovidedattheappropriatepoints.
6. Electricsupplyforfirepump/fireliftshouldbeprovidedseparatelyandnotgetswitchedoff
alongwiththemainsupplyofbuilding.
24.13 ElectricalSubstationforallbuildings
1. The substation shall have separate fire resisting walls/surroundings and shall necessarily
belocatedattheperipheryofthefloorhavingseparateaccesspreferablyfromfireescape
staircase. The outside walls, ceiling and floor including doors and windows to the sub
stationareashallbeof2hfirerating.
2. A substation or a switchstation with oil filled equipment must not be located in the
building.
3. The SubStation area needs to be maintained at negative air pressure and area in
substationshallnotbeusedasstorage/dumpareas.
4. Notransformershallbeallowedinsidethebuilding.Whenhousedinsidethebuilding,the
transformershallbeofpremisesbywalls/doors/cutoutshavingfireresistanceratingof4h.
24.14 EmergencyPowerSupplyforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mtsand
SpecialBuildings
For every building having height more than 45mts, a standby electric generator shall be
installed to supply power to staircase and corridor lighting circuits, fire lifts, the standby fire
pump,pressurizationfansandblowers,smokeextractionanddampersystemsincaseoffailure
ofnormalelectricsupply.
Thegeneratorshallbecapableoftakingstartingcurrentofallthemachinesandcircuitsstated
above simultaneously. If the standby pump is driven by diesel engine, the generator supply
need not be connected to the main electrical pump. Where parallel HT/LT supply from a
separatesubstation is provided with appropriate transformer for emergency,theprovision of
generatormaybewaivedinconsultationwithAuthority.
24.15 Electric Supply and Installation for Buildings with height more than
1. Electric supply to the High pressure Fire pump, Fire Lift and Sprinkler pump shall be
supplied parallel to the building supply and should not get cutoff if the supply to the
buildingisswitchedoff.
2. All the electric wiring used shall be of 900 volt grading and connected to each enclosure
throughaMCBforaparticularload.
3. Electriccable/wires usedshallbe of700volt gradingwithMechanicalcircuitbreaker and
earthLeakCircuitBreaker(MCBandELCB).
24.16 LightningArresterforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts
The lightning protection for buildings shall be provided as given in Part 8Building Services
section2ElectricalInstallationNBC.Lightningarrestorshallbeinstalledandproperlyearthed.
24.17 Service Ducts / Shafts for Buildings with height more than 25mts and
SpecialBuildings
1. TheElectricalductsshallhavenotlessthan2hfireresistanceandforotherservicesducts,
thefireresistanceshallbenotlessthan1h.Allsuchductsshallbeproperlysealedandfire
stoppedatallfloorlevels.
2. A vent opening at the top of the service shaft shall be provided having between one
fourthandonehalfoftheareaoftheshaft.
3. Refusechutesshallhaveopeningatleast1maboverooflevelforventingpurposeandthey
shall have an enclosure wall of non combustible material with fire resistance of not less
than2hours.Theyshallnotbelocatedwithinthestaircaseenclosureorserviceducts,or
airconditioning ducts. Inspection panel and doors shall be tight fitting with 1 hour fire
resistance;thechutesshouldbeasfarawayaspossiblefromexits.
24.18 VentilationforallBuildings
1. All enclosures should have open able windows and vents to be opened in case of fire or
smokeaccumulation.
2. If the floor or the building is centrally airconditioned, then a provision to stop the
functioningoftheairhandlingunitshouldbeprovidedanditshallbeblockedbyadamper
andthesameairductshouldactassmokeextractorswiththeextractionfanswitchingon
automatically,ifafireorsmokeisdetected.
24.19 Airconditioning
ForBuildingsprovidingcentralairconditioning,thespecificationsshallbeincompliancewiththe
following:
1. Escaperouteslikestaircases,commoncorridors,liftlobbies,etc,shallnotbeusedasreturn
airpassage.
2. The ducting shall be constructed of substantial gauge metal as per IS: 6551963
SpecificationforMetalAirDucts.
3. Wherevertheductspassthroughfirewallsorfloors,theopeningaroundtheductsshallbe
sealedwithmaterialshavingfireresistanceratingofthecompartment.
4. The materials used for insulating the duct system (inside or outside) shall be of non
combustible material. Glass wool shall not be wrapped or secured by any material of
combustiblenature.
5. Theairhandlingunitsandtherespectiveairductsmaybeseparateforeachfloorandinno
wayinterconnectedwiththeductingofanyotherfloor.
6. If the airhandling unit serves more than one floor, the conditions given below shall be
compliedinadditiontotherecommendationsabove.
a. Proper arrangements be way of automatic fire dampers, working on fusible link/or
smokedetectorprincipleforisolatingallductingateveryfloorfromthemainriser,shall
bemade.
b. When the automatic fire alarm operates, the respective airhandling Units of the air
conditioningsystemshallautomaticallybeswitchedoff.
c. Where plenum is used for return air passage, ceiling and its fixtures shall be of non
combustiblematerial.
24.20 BoilerandBoilerroom
The boiler shall be installed in a fire resisting room of 4h fire resistance rating, and this room
shallbesituatedontheperipheryofthebuilding.
1. Foaminletsshallbeprovidedontheexternalwallsofthebuildingnearthegroundlevelto
enablefireservicesorusefoamincaseoffire.
2. ForIndustrialBuildings,theBoilerroomsshallbeinaseparateroomorprotectedbybund
wallsatgroundflooronly.
24.21 WaterStorageTank
1. ForBuildingwithheightlessthan45mtsandbuilding unit area above 750 sqmtrs.anunder

groundwatertankofatleast50,000litrescapacityshallbeprovidedwhichisaccessiblefor
firefightingvehicles,andmaybesharedforbuildinguse.Thecoveringslabshallbeableto
withstandthetotalvehicularloadof45tonsequallydividedasafourpointloadwhenthe
slabformsapartofpathway/driveway.
2. ForBuildingwithheightmorethan45mtsanundergroundwatertankofatleast1,00,000
(onelakh)litrescapacity,exclusiveforfirefightingandaccessibleforfirefightingvehicles.
The covering slab shall be able to withstand the total vehicular load of 45 tons equally
dividedasafourpointloadwhentheslabformsapartofpathway/driveway.
3. Requirementofwetrisercumdowncomerinstallationandcapacityoffirepumpsetc.shall
be as per Table 23 part 4 NBC. Second revision. The requirements regarding size of
mains/risersshallbeasgiveninTable24part4NBC.Secondrevision.Thewetrisersshall
bedesignedforzonaldistributionensuringthatundulyhighpressuresarenotdevelopedin
risersandhosepipes.
24.22 FireFightingSystem
24.22.1 PortableFireExtinguishers
Various types of fire extinguishers suitable for different classes of fires shall be provided in
buildings. One unit of 5 kg Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), one unit of 4.5 kg of CO2 shall be
provided for every 1000 sq.mts. of builtup area at each floor. This shall be required for
residentialbuildingswithheightmorethan15mtsandallnonresidentialbuildings.
24.22.2 AutomaticSprinklerSystem
1. For all nonresidential buildings with height more than 15mts and up to 25mts without
basement,dryrisershallbeprovidedwithfireserviceinletatgroundlevel.
2. For all nonresidential buildings with height more than 15mts and up to 25mts with
basementofareamorethan200sq.mts,automaticsprinklersystemshallberequiredfor
thebasement.
3. For basements with area more than 200 sq.mts for buildings of all heights, automatic
sprinklersystemshallberequired.
4. Forbuildingswithheightmorethan45mtswithparkinginbasementautomaticsprinkler
systemisnecessary.
a. Theentirebuilding(eachfloorincludingthebasement,groundandallhigherfloors)shall
besprinkled.
b. Onesprinklerhead(57degreeCelsiusforevery10sq.meters,onlyAseparatelinefor
the sprinklers shall be installed and connected to the base of the terrace tank with a
shutoffvaleandaNRV.
c. Thesprinklersystemshallbefedfromtheundergroundtankwithaseparatepumpand
a sprinkler system installed with a gong valve (TYCO or similar type) and an Electrical
flowswitchforautomaticoperation.
d. Farthestendateachfloorshallhaveadrainvalveforthesystemtobetested.
e. The pump supplying water to the sprinkler system shall be of 1,50,000 liters capacity.
Riserordowncomerforthesprinklershallhavehydrantvalvesandafireserviceinletto
therisers.
5. For buildings with height more than 45mts with mixeduse Residential buildings are
exemptedfromsprinklersonhigherfloorsbutmustforbasementsandcommercialfloors.
24.22.3 Internal/YardHydrants,HoseReelsandFireServiceInlet
1. Atleasttwoyardhydrantandonefireserviceinletshallbeprovided.Onehydrantoutlet,
onehosereel,onesetofon/offswitchforthefirepumpandasetofextinguishershallbe
placedinsidethebuildingforevery1000sq.mtfloorarea.
2. Thesystemshallbewitha150mm.internaldia.Riserwithhydrantlandingvalvesateach
floor(Basement/ground/allhigherfloors).Anairventvalveatthetopmostlevel.Theriser
shallbeofCclasspipesandweldedtofinefinishandcoatedwithanticorrosivepaintand
coloured RED. All hydrant valves used shall be of SS. The hydrant pipe shall also be
connectedtothebottomoftheterracetankwithaNRVandastopvalve.
24.22.4 UltraHighPressureFireFightingSystem
1. Thewet,ultrahighpressuresystemshallcompriseofaultrahighpressure(sixplunger,150
lpm@100bar)pumpworkingatnotmorethan1000rpmconnectedtoanelectricmotorof
1000 rpm. Only, feeding a 25mm. SS. Pipe of seamless construction and joints shall be
argonwelded.
2. Eachfloor(Basement/ground/allhigherfloor)shallhavea16mm.dia.RIIhosewith40lpm.
Foggunworkingat100barpressureandbeabletogiveathrowof20meters.Thereshall
beahosereelateachfloor&shallbelocatedateasilyapproachableplaceandshallbelong
enoughtoreachtheextremeendofthefloor.
3. Thepumpshallbefedbya10,000literswatertankcontainingcleandrinkingqualitysoft
water. The high pressure pump along with the tank may be located at the ground /
basement/terrace level there shall be appositive feed to the pump. The discharge line at
the pump shall be fitted with a pressure regulator and a high pressure bypass valve to
makethesystemsafe.
4. Aquickreleaseadaptoratthegroundfloorshallbeinstalledwherefireservicevehiclecan
beconnectedtothehighpressuresystemline.
24.22.5 OtherAutomaticFireExtinguishingSystem
For requirements for other fire extinguishing systems like Automatic Medium/High Velocity
Water Spray or emulsifying System, Fixed Foam Installations, Co2 Extinguishing Systems and
systemsusing Halon Alternatives,referenceshallbe madetosections5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.10 and
5.3ofpart4NBCsecondrevisiondraftasrequiredforspecialrisk.

24.22.6 CompartmentationforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts
1. The building shall be suitably compartmentation so that fire/ smoke remains confined to
theareawherefireincidenthasoccurredanddoesnotspreadtotheremainingpartofthe
building.
2. Allfloorsshallbecompartmentedwithareanotexceeding750sq.mtsbyaseparationwall
with2hfirerating.Forfloorswithsprinklerstheareamaybeincreasedby50percent.
3. Inlongbuildings,thefireseparationwallsshallbeatdistancesnotexceeding40mts.
4. For departmental stores, shopping canters and basements, the area may be reduced to
500sq.mtsforcompartmentation.Wherethisisnotpossible,thespacingofthesprinklers
shallbesuitablyreduced.
5. Whenreducingthespacingofsprinklers,careshouldbetakentopreventsprayfromone
sprinkler,impendingtheperformanceofanadjacentsprinklerhead.
24.23 Basement
TheseshallconformtothosegiveninC1.6Part4NBCsecondrevisionandparticularattention
isdrawntothefollowing:
1. Thebasementshallnotopenintothestaircaseorliftwelldirectly.Thebasementsshallbe
provided with natural ventilations and more than one basement shall have mechanical
smokeextractioninstalledwithacapacityofoneairchangeevery10minutes.
2. Thestaircaseofbasementsshallbeofenclosedtypehavingfireresistanceofnotlessthan
2 hours and shall be situated at the periphery of the basement to be entered at ground
levelonlyfromtheopenairandinsuchpositionthatsmokefromanyfireinthebasement
shall not obstruct any exit serving the ground and upper storeys of the building. It shall
communicatewithbasementthroughalobbyprovidedwithfireresistingselfclosingdoors
ofonehourresistanceasillustratedinPerformanceRegulation24.Ifthetraveldistance
exceedsthedesiredlevel,additionalstaircasesshallbeprovidedatproperplaces.
3. MechanicalDuctedExtractorsforsmokeventingshallbedesignedtopermit6airchanges
perhourincaseoffireordistresscall.Fornormaloperations,airchangesscheduleshallbe
asgiveninpart8NBCbuildingservices,section3.
4. Dischargeapparatusofallnaturaldraftsmokeventsshallbesoarrangedastobereadily
accessibleforopeningbyfireservicepersonnel.
5. Useofbasementforkitchenshallnotbepermitted.
24.24 RefugeAreaforBuildingswithheightmorethan25mts
Followingprovisionsshallapplytorefugeareainabuilding:
1. Refugeareashallbeprovidedontheexternalwalls/peripheryofthefloorpreferablyona
cantileverprojectionupto1.2mts,opentoairatleastononeside,protectedwithsuitable
railingsandshallhavedirectaccesstofireladder
2. Minimum area of 15sq.mts. on external wall with minimum width up to1.2 mts at every
18mtsheight;forfloorareaupto1000sq.mts.
3. Iffloorareaexceeds1000sq.mts.anotherRefugeAreaonanotherendofthefloorshallbe
provided.
4. Forfloorsabove25mtsandupto39mtsOnerefugeareaonthefloorimmediatelyabove
25mtsshallbeprovided
5. Forfloorsabove39mtsOnerefugeareaonthefloorimmediatelyabove39mtsandsoon
afterevery15mtsshallbeprovided.
6. Residentialflatsinmultistoreyedbuildingswithbalcony,neednotbeprovidedwithrefuge
area,howeverflatswithoutbalconyshallbeprovidedwithrefugeareaasgivenabove.
24.25 SkipFloorforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts
The building other than residential use shall have 10th & 18th floor as skip floors, where there
shall be no enclosures allowed and can have some utilities installed but shall house a refuge
roomofareaupto30sq.mtsateveryskipflooradjacenttothestaircase.
Therefugeroomshallbeof2hoursfireresistancewith2hoursfireresistantselfclosingdoor,
lighting,restanddrinkingwaterfacilitiesandtheexteriorwalloftheroomshallhavedoorsize
glassopeningforfireserviceladderstoapproach.

24.26 ControlRoomforBuildingswithheightmorethan45mts
Forbuilding height havingmorethan 45m andfloorarea 3000 sq.mtand moreoneach floor,

thereshallbeacontrolroomontheentrancefloorofthebuildingwithcommunicationsystem
(suitable public address system) to all floors and facilities for receiving the message from
differentfloors.
1. Detailsofallfloorplansalongwiththedetailsoffirefightingequipmentandinstallations
shallbedisplayedinthefirecontrolroom.
2. The fire control room shall also have facilities to detect the fire on any floor through
indicatorboardsconnection;firedetectionandalarmsystemonallfloors.
3. Thefirestaffinchargeofthefirecontrolroomshallberesponsibleformaintenanceofthe
various services and the fire fighting equipment and installations in coordination with
security,electricalandcivilstaffofthebuilding.
24.27 Materials
24.27.1 MaterialsforInteriorofBuilding
Onlymaterialsconformingtoclass1flame spreadclassificationasperIS: 127771989 shallbe
used.Materialswhicharecombustibleinnatureandmayspreadtoxicfumes/gasesshallnotbe
usedforinteriorfurnishingsetc.
24.27.2 MaterialsforExternalGlazing
Glassoffaadeforbuildingshallbeof1hourfireresistance.
24.28 FirePreventionandSafetyProvisionsduringConstruction
Adequate fire prevention and safety measures as published in the National Building Code of
India, Part VII Construction Practices and Safety, shall be provided in all buildings during
constructioninamannerthattheFireProtectionConsultantonRecorddeemsnecessary.
24.29 FireSafetyofExistingBuildings
1. The Owner/ developer/ occupants shall have the assessment of fire safety system of an
existing building/structure damaged/undamaged carried out at stipulated periodical
intervals through expert(s) chosen from a panel of experts identified by the Competent
Authority.TheintervalsformaintenanceandinspectionshallbeasperSchedule17.
2. The owner/developer/occupant on advice of such expert(s) shall carry out such
repair/restoration and strengthening/retrofitting of the building found necessary so as to
comply with the safety standards laid down in the national building code and the Indian
standardsasspecified.
3. In case, the owner/developer/occupant does not carry out such action, the Competent
Authorityoranyagencyauthorizedbythecompetentauthoritymaycarryoutsuchaction
atthecostofowner/developer/occupant.
4. TheCompetentAuthoritymaydirecttheowner/developer/occupant,whetherthebuilding
couldbeoccupiedornotduringtheperiodofcompliance.

24.30 ClassificationofBuildingsforFirePreventionandSafetyProvisions
24.30.1 ClassificationofBuildings
Thetypesofconstructionforindustrialbuildingsaccordingtofireresistanceshallbeclassifiedin
tofourcategoriesasperTable1givenunder3.3.1Part4NBCsecondrevision:
1. Type1construction1hrresistance
24.30.2 FireResistanceTest
TheFireresistancetestforstructuralelementsshallbedoneinaccordancewithIS3808:1979.
24.30.3 SteelFramedConstruction
Load bearing steel beams and columns of buildings having total covered area of 500 m2 and
above shall be protected against failure/ collapse of structure in case of fire. This could be
achieved by covering the exposed steel supporting members by suitable fire resistance rated
materials like concrete, vermiculite(Hydrous silicate of Aluminium, Magnesium or Iron) etc as
perIS15103:2002.

25.0 SPECIALBUILDINGS PERFORMANCEREGULATIONS
The following regulations shall be applicable for all Special Buildings in addition to the other
performanceregulations.
25.1 Visibility

Auditorium or cinema halls shall provide minimum visibility requirements as per following
specifications:
1. Theseatnearesttothescreenshallnotbenearerthantheeffectivewidthofthenormal
picture (ratio 1:1.33). This distance shall be 3/4 in case of cinema scope and other wide
anglestechniquesandonehalfincaseof70mmpresentations.
2. Theelevationofthebalconyseatsshallbesuchthatlineofsightisnotinclinedmorethan
30otothehorizontal.
3. Theseatsshouldpreferablybestaggeredsidewaysinrelationtothoseinfront,sothata
spectatorinanyrowisnotlookingdirectlyovertheheadofthepersonimmediatelyinfront
ofhim.
4. Thepositionandheightofthescreenshallberegulatedinsuchawaythatthemaximum
angleofthelineofvisionfromthefrontseattothetopofthescreenshallnotexceed50.

25.2 MixedOccupancy

1. Placesofassemblyinbuildingsofotheroccupancy,suchasallroomsinhotels,restaurants
instoresandassemblyroomsinschools,shallbesolocated,separatedorprotectedasto
avoid any undue danger to the occupants of the place of assembly from a fire/smoke
originating in the other occupancy No mix development shall be permitted with the
buildings having height more than 45mt.OR Commercial and residential use shall be
separatedbyprovisionofskipfloor/servicefloor.
2. Everyplaceofassembly,everytierofbalcony,andeveryindividualroomusedasaplaceof
assemblyshallhaveexitssufficienttoprovideforthetotalcapacitythereinasrequiredsuch
thatdoorwidthforassemblybuildingshallnotbelessthan2000mm.forevery600person
3. Everyplaceofassemblyshallhaveatleastfourseparateexitsasremotefromeachotheras
practicable
4. Atleastonerowofseatingareashallbemadeaccessiblebyrampsorelevatorsfordisabled
visitors.
5. Clearaislesnotlessthan1.2minwidthshallbeformedatrightanglestothelineofseating
insuchnumberandmannerthatnoseatshallbemorethansevenseatsawayfromanaisle.
Rows of seats opening to an aisle at one end only shall have not more than seven seats.
Underthecondition,wherealtheseaislesdonotdirectlymeettheexitdoors,crossaisles
shall be provided parallel to the line of seating so as provide direct access to the exit,
providedthatnotlessthanonecrossaisleforevery10rowsshallberequired.Thewidthof
crossaisles shall be minimum of 1 m. Steps shall not be placed in aisles to overcome
differencesinlevels,unlessgradientexceeds1in10.

6. The fascia of boxes, balconies and galleries shall have substantial railings not less than
1000mmhighabovethefloor.Therailingsattheendofaislesextendingtothefasciashall
be not less than 1000 mm high for the width of the aisle or 1100mm high at the foot of
steps.
7. Cross aisles except where the backs of seats on the front of the aisle project 600mm or
moreabovetheflooroftheaisleshallbeprovidedwithrailingsnotlessthan900mmhigh.
8. Noturnstilesorotherdevicestorestrictthemovementofpersonsshallbeinstalledinany
place of assembly in such a manner as to interfere in any way with the required exit
facilities.
9. In theatres and similar places of public assembly where persons are admitted to the
building at a time when seats are not available for them are allowed to wait in lobby or
similarpalaceuntilseatsareavailable,suchuseoflobbyorsimilarspaceshallnotencroach
upontherequiredclearwidthofexits.Suchwaitingshallberestrictedtoareasseparated
from the exit ways by substantial permanent partition or fixed rigid railing not less than
105cmhigh.Exitsshallbeprovidedforsuchwaitingspacesonthebasisof1personforeach
0.3m2ofwaitingspace/area.Suchexitsshallbeinadditiontoexitsspecifiedforthemain
auditoriumareaandshallconforminconstructionandarrangementtothegeneralrulesof
exitsgivenabove.
10. Nodisplayorexhibitshallbesoinstalledoroperatedastointerfereinanywaywithaccess
toanyrequiredexit,orwithanyrequiredexitsign.
All displays or exhibits of combustible material or construction and all booths and
temporary constructions in connection therewith shall be so limited in combustibility or
protectedsoastoavoidanyunduehazardoffirewhichmightendangeroccupantsbefore
theyhaveopportunitytousetheavailableexits,asdeterminedbytheauthority.
11. Placesofassemblyinbuildingsofotheroccupancymayuseexitscommontotheplaceof
assembly and the other occupancy, provided the assembly area and the order occupancy
are considered separately, and each has exits sufficient to meet the requirements of the
code.
12. Exitsshallbesufficientforsimultaneousoccupancyofboththeplaceofassemblyandother
partsofthebuilding,unlessauthoritydeterminesthatthesimultaneousoccupancywillnot
occur.
13. At least half the required means of exit shall lead directly outdoors or through exit ways
completelyseparatedfromexitsservingotherpartsofthebuilding.
14. The decoration of place of assembly shall be of nonflammable materials. Fabrics and
papers used for such purpose shall be treated with an effective flame retardant material.
Stagesettingsmadetocombustiblematerials shalllikewisebetreatedwithfireretardant
materialsofclass1flamespread.
15. Seats in places of public assembly, accommodating more than 300 persons, shall be
securelyfastenedtothefloorexceptaspermittedin(o)below.Allseatsinbalconies and
galleries shall be securely fastened to the floor, except that in nailedin enclosures like
boxeswithlevelfloorsandhavingnotmorethan14seats,theseatsneednotbefastened.
Tapestryoftheseatsshallbefireresistance.
16. Chairs not secured to the floor may be permitted in restaurants, night clubs and other
occupancieswherefasteningofseatstothefloormaynotbepracticable,providedthatin
the area used for seating, excluding dance floor, stage, etc, there shall be not more than

oneseatforeach1.4m2offloorareaandadequateaislestoreachexitsshallbemaintained
atalltimes.
17. Seats without dividing arms shall have their capacity determined be allowing 450 m per
person.
18. The spacing of rows of seats from back shall neither be less than 850 mm nor less than
700mmplusthesumofthethicknessofthebackandtheinclinationoftheback.Thereshall
be a space of not than 350mm between the back of one seat and the front of the seat
immediatelybehinditasmeasuredbetweenplumblines.
19. Rooms containing highpressure boilers, refrigerating machinery other than domestic
refrigerator type, or other service equipments subject to possible explosion shall not be
locateddirectlyunderoradjacenttorequiredexits.Allsuchroomsshallbeeffectivelycut
offfromotherpartsofthebuildingandprovidedwithadequateventstotheouterair.
20. All rooms or areas used for storage of any combustible material or equipment, or for
painting, refinishing, repair or similar purposes shall be effectively cut off from assembly
areas or protected with a standard system of automatic sprinklers. They shall be located
awayfromstaircases.
21. Every stage equipped with fly galleries, grid irons and rigging for movable theater type
scenery shall have a system of automatic sprinklers over and under such stage areas or
spaces and auxiliary spaces, such as dressing rooms, store rooms and workshops. The
prosceniumopeningshallbeprovidewithafireresistingcurtain,capableofwithstandinga
lateral pressure of 4 KN/ m2 over the entire area. The curtain shall have an emergency
closingdevicecapableofcausingthecurtaintoclosewithouttheuseofpowerandwhenso
closed,itshallbereasonablytightagainstthepassageofsmoke.
22. Thestageroofofeverytheatreusingmovablesceneryorhavingamotionpicturescreenof
highly combustible construction shall have a ventilator or ventilators in or above it, open
ablefromthestagefloorbyhandandalsoopeningbyfusiblelinksorsomeotherapproved
automaticheat/smokeactuateddevice,togiveafreeopeningequaltoatleastoneeighth
theareaofthefloorofthestage.
23. The proscenium wall of every theatre using movable scenery or decorations shall have
exclusiveoftheprosceniumopening,notmorethantwoopeningsenteringthestage,each
nottoexceed2m2andfittedwithselfclosingfireresistantdoors.
24. Automatic smoke vents actuated by smoke detectors shall be installed above the
auditoriumortheatres,includingmotionpicturehouses,withcapacityof8airchangeper
hour.

25.3 InstitutionalBuildings

Theseshallconformtothosegivenin6.3Part4NBCsecondrevision,andparticularattentionis
drawntothefollowing:
1. Inbuildingorsectionsoccupiedbybedriddenpatientswherethefloorareaisover280m2,
facilitiesshallbeprovidedtomovepatientsinhospitalbedstotheothersideofasmoke
barrierfromanypartofsuchbuildingorsectionnotdirectlyservedbyapprovedhorizontal
exitsorexitsfromfirstfloor(floor2)ofabuildingtotheoutside.
2. Notlessthantwoexitsofoneormoreofthefollowingtypesshallbeprovidedforevery
floor,includingbasements,ofeverybuildingorsection:

a. Doorsleadingdirectlyoutsidethebuilding.
b. Stairways
c. Ramps.
d. HorizontalExitsand
e. FireEscapeStaicase.
3. AllrequiredexitsaspertableinPerformanceRegulation24.4ofcorridorwidth.
4. No building constructed in whole or in part of combustible materials shall be used to
confine inmates in cells or sleeping quarters, unless automatic sprinkler protection is
provided.

25.4 PublicSafety

ClosedCircuitTelevision(CCTV)Networkshallbeinstalledinpublicareasofassemblybuildings
andotherplacesofentertainmentasperprotocolslaiddownbytheAppropriateAuthority.
26.0 STRUCTURALSAFETY
26.1 Applicability
Thefollowingstructuralandseismicsafetyregulationsshallapplytoallbuildings.
26.2 StructuralStabilityandMaintenanceofExistingBuildings
1. TheOwner/developer/occupantsandregisteredappointedPersononRecordshallhave
theassessmentofstructuralsafetyofanexistingbuilding/structuredamaged/undamaged
carried out at stipulated periodical intervals through expert(s) chosen from a panel of
experts identified by the Competent Authority. The intervals for maintenance and
inspectionshallbeasperSchedule17.
2. The owner/developer/occupant on advice of such expert(s) shall carry out such
repair/restoration and strengthening/retrofitting of the building found necessary so as to
comply with the safety standards laid down in the national building code and the Indian
standardsasspecified.
3. In case, the owner/developer/occupant does not carry out such action, the Competent
AuthorityoranyagencyauthorizedbytheCompetentAuthoritymaycarryoutsuchaction
atthecostofowner/developer/occupant.
4. The Competent Authority shall specify the period within which such compliance is to be
carriedout.
5. The Competent Authority may also direct the owner/developer/occupant, whether the
buildingcouldbeoccupiedornotduringtheperiodofcompliance.
26.3 AdditionsandAlterationstoExistingBuildings
An alteration or addition to an existing building that is not structurally independent shall be

designedandconstructedsuchthattheentirestructureconformstothestructuralandseismic
safetyrequirementsfornewbuildings,unlessthefollowingthreeconditionsarecompliedwith:
1. Thealterationoradditioncomplieswiththerequirementsfornewbuildings.
2. Thealterationoradditiondoesnotincreasetheseismicforcesinanystructuralelementof
the existing building by more than 5% unless the capacity of the element subject to the
increasedforceisstillincompliancewiththerequirementsfornewbuildings.
3. The alteration or addition does not decrease the seismic resistance of any structural
elementoftheexistingbuildingunlessthereducedresistanceisequalto,orgreaterthan,
thatrequiredfornewbuildings.
26.4 ChangeofUseofBuildingsorPartofaBuilding
WhenachangeofuseresultsinastructurebeingreclassifiedtoaHigherImportanceFactor(I)
as defined in the IS: 18932002 "Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth
Revision),thebuildingshallconformtoseismicrequirementsforanewbuildingwiththeHigher
ImportanceFactor.

26.5 StructuralSafetyProvisionsduringConstruction
1. The quality of all materials and workmanship shall conform to accepted standards and
IndianStandardSpecificationsandCodesasincludedinPartV:BuildingMaterialsandPart
VIIConstructionalPracticesandSafety,NationalBuildingCodeofIndia.
2. Allborrowpitsduginthecourseofconstructionandrepairofbuildings,embankments,etc.
shallbedeepandconnectedwitheachotherintheformationofadraindirectedtowards
the lowest level and properly stepped for discharge into a river, stream, channel or
drain, and no person shall create any isolated borrow pit which is likely to cause
accumulationofwaterthatmaybreedmosquitoes.
3. Alternativematerials,methodofdesignandconstructionandtests:Theprovisionsofthe
regulationsarenotintendedtopreventtheuseofanymaterialormethodofdesignof
construction not specifically prescribed in them provided any such alternative has been
approved. Nothing of the provisions of these regulations is intended to prevent the
adoption or architectural planning and layout conceived as an integrated development
scheme.thecompetentauthoritymayapproveanysuchalternativeifitconformsto
theprovisionsoftherelevantpartsofthenationalbuildingcode,regardingmaterial,
designandconstruction,andthematerial,method,orworkofferedis,forthepurpose
intended,atleastequivalenttothatprescribedintheseregulationsinquality,strength,
compatibility,effectiveness,fireandwaterresistance,durabilityandsafety.
4. Allbuildingsshallbeconstructedonqualitycontrolrequirements.
5. In case of buildings under construction based on approved development permission,
structuralsafetyrequirementsshallhavetobeobserved.However,duetosuchstructural
work of strengthening/retrofitting in the event of natural disaster if certain setbacks and
margin get reduced, special permission may be granted by the Competent Authority on
casetocasebasis.

26.6 StructuralSafetyTestsforSpecialBuildings
Wheneverasperanopinionofpanelexpertsthereisinsufficientevidenceofcompliancewith
the provisions of the regulations or evidence that any material or method of design or
construction does not conform to the requirements of the regulations, in order to
substantiate claims for alternative materials, design or methods of construction, the
competentauthoritymayrequiretests,sufficientlyinadvance,asproofofcompliance.These
testsshallbemadebyanapprovedagencyattheexpenseoftheownerasfollows:
1. TestMethods:testmethodsshallbeasspecifiedbytheregulationsforthematerialsor
designorconstructioninquestion.iftherearenoappropriatetestmethodsspecifiedin
the regulations, the competent authority shall determine the test procedure. for
methodsortestsforbuildingmaterials,referenceshallbemadetotherelevantIndian
standards as given in the national building code of India published by the bureau of
Indianstandards.
2. Testresulttobepreserved:copiesoftheresultofallsuchtestsshallberetainedbythe
Competent Authority for not less than two years after the acceptance of the
alternativematerial
a. thetestingofthematerialsasperIndianstandardsshallbecarriedoutbylaboratories
approvedbythecompetentauthorityonthisbehalf.
b. the laboratory/agency shall work out in consultation with the construction agency a
testing programme of materials such as cement, steel and quality of concrete
includingitsmixing,layingandstrengthatsiteaswellasinthelaboratory.
c. thisshouldcovervariousstagesofconstructionfromfoundationtocompletionasper
regulation. the laboratory shall maintain a duly authenticated report in a bound
register,copyofwhichwillbesubmittedtotheconstructionagency,whichwillinturn
forwardthetestingreporttothecompetentauthority.
26.7 DesignforStructuralandSeismicSafety
26.7.1 DesignStandards
The structural design of foundations, elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced
concrete,prestressedconcreteandstructuralsteelshallconformto:
1. TheprovisionsoftheNationalBuildingCodeofIndia,PartVIStructuralDesign(Section1
Loads, Section 2 Foundation, Section 3 Wood, Section 4 Masonry, Section 5
ConcreteandSection6Steel),and,
2. ThefollowingIndianStandards:
StructuralSafety:
1. IS:456:2000CodeofPracticeforPlainandReinforcedConcrete
2. IS:800:1984CodeofPracticeforGeneralConstructioninSteel
3. IS 875 (Part 2): 1987 Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures
Part2ImposedLoads
4. IS 875 (Part 3): 1987 Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures
Part3WindLoads
5. IS:883:1966CodeofPracticeforDesignofStructuralTimberinBuilding
6. IS:1904:1987CodeofPracticeforStructuralSafetyofBuildings:Foundation
7. IS1905:1987CodeofPracticeforStructuralSafetyofBuildings:MasonryWalls
SeismicSafety:
1. IS:18932002"CriteriaforEarthquakeResistantDesignofStructures(FifthRevision)"
2. IS:139201993 "Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to Seismic
ForcesCodeofPractice"
3. IS:43261993"EarthquakeResistantDesignandConstructionofBuildingsCodeofPractice
(SecondRevision)"
4. IS:138281993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings
Guidelines"
5. IS:138271993"ImprovingEarthquakeResistanceofEarthenBuildingsGuidelines"
6. IS:139351993"RepairandSeismicStrengtheningofBuildingsGuidelines"
7. "Guidelines for Improving Earthquake Resistance of Buildings", by Expert Group,
Government of India, Ministry of Urban Affairs & Employment, published by Building
MaterialsandTechnologyPromotionCouncil,1998.

3. Inpursuance ofthe above, a certificate as indicatedin Form 2Dshallbe submittedalong
withbuildingplans/drawingsandotherbuildinginformationscheduleannexedthereto.
Cyclone/WindStorms:
1. IS 875 (3): 1987 "Code of Practice for Design Loads (other than Earthquake) for Buildings
andStructures,Part3,WindLoads"
2. Guidelines (based on IS 875 (3): 1987) for Improving the Cyclonic Resistance of Lowrise
Houses and Other Building, by Expert Group, Government of India, Ministry of Urban
Affairs&Employment,publishedbyBuildingMaterialsandTechnologyPromotionCouncil,
1998.
Note:WhereveranIndianStandardincludingthosereferredtointheNationalBuildingCodeor
theNationalBuildingCodeisreferred,thelatestrevisionofthesameshallbefollowedexcept
specificcriteria,ifany,mentionedaboveagainstthatCode.
26.7.2 StructuralInspectionReport
AStructuralInspectionReport(SIR)shallbepreparedforallbuildingsspecifiedinSchedule 17
andsubmittedasspecifiedinFormNo.15.
26.8 StructuralSafetyofDisplayStructures
Everydisplaystructuresuchasbillboardshallbedesignedtoensuresafety andbeinstalledin
complianceofNationalBuildingCode.
27.0 ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT
27.1 MinimumDistancefromWaterbody
1. Minimum clearance of 30mts
shall be provided between the
boundaryofthebankofariver
wherethereisnoembankment
and any development work or
partthereof.
2. Minimum clearances of 15mts
to be provided between the
embankmentofariverandany
buildingorpartthereoforany
other clearance as may be
prescribed under any other
generalorspecificordersof
GovernmentandappropriateAuthoritywhicheverismore.
3. Minimumclearancesof9mtsshallbeprovidedbetweentheboundaryofanyotherwater
bodysuchaslake(talav),canalornalaandanybuildingorpartthereof.
4. Where awatercoursepassesthrougha low lying landwithoutanywelldefinedbank,
theapplicantmaybepermittedbytheCompetentAuthoritytorestrictorredirectthe
watercoursetoanalignmentandcrosssectiondeterminedbytheCompetentAuthority.
27.2 RainWaterManagement
27.2.1 RainWaterDisposal
1. The roof (terrace) of a building and the remaining area of the buildingunit shall be
providedwithaneffectiverainwaterdrainagesystemsoastoensurethattherainwateris
not discharged into adjacent building units and no dampness is caused in any walls or
foundationofadjacentbuildings.
2. Rainwaterpipesshallbeaffixedtotheoutsideofthewallsofthebuildingorinrecesses
or formed in such walls or in such other manner as may be approved by the Competent
Authority.
3. Norooforterraceabuttingonapublicstreetshallbeconstructedwithoutproviding
sufficientnumberofdowntakepipesandsuchpipesshallbesofixedastodischargethe
rainwateratalevelnothigherthan0.6metreabovethestreetlevel.
4. The manner of channelling rain water discharge from a buildingunit to a public storm
waterdrain,ifavailable,shallbedeterminedbytheCompetentAuthority.
27.2.2 RainWaterHarvesting
Rainwaterharvestingismandatoryforallbuildingswithgroundcoverage80sq.mtsandabove.
Thesystemofstormwaterdrainageandstorageinreservoirsandrechargeshouldconformto
oneofthefollowingspecifications:
a. ForBuildingswithgroundcoverageabove80sq.mtsandbelow500sq.mts:
Percolation Pit or Bore Recharge shall be provided in the marginal space around the building.
Suchpitsshallbefilledwithsmallpebbles,brickjellyorriversandandcoveredwithperforated
concreteslabsasillustratedbelow:
b. ForBuildingswithbuildingunitareaabove500sq.mtsandupto1500sq.mts:
PercolatingWellwithRainWaterHarvestingSystemshallbeprovidedasillustratedbelow(upto
groundfirstriver):
c. ForBuildingswithbuildingunitareaabove1500sq.mtsandupto4000sq.mts:
PercolatingWellwithRainWaterHarvestingSystemshallbeprovidedforevery4000sq.mtsas
illustratedabove(uptogroundsecondriver).
d. ForBuildingswithbuildingunitareaabove4000sq.mts:
One Percolating Well shall be provided as per Regulation 27.2.2(c) for every 4000sq.mts land
area. As an alternative to providing multiple percolating wells, a Water Retention Pond with
minimum capacity of 300,000 litres with a percolating well for every five percolating wells or
partthereofshallbepermittedasanalternative.
27.2.3 RainWaterStorage
For all buildingunits with area more than 1000sq.mts, Rain water storage tank shall be
mandatorywithadequatestoragecapacity.
27.3 SolidWasteManagement
Allbuildingsshallprovidefacilitiesforsolidwastemanagement.Standardsandspecificationsof
facilitiesshallconformtothefollowingrequirements:
27.3.1 SolidWasteBinforResidentialUse
1. Communitybinshallbeprovidedintheroadsidemarginalopenspace.
2. Thesizeofthebincontainershallbecalculatedattherateof10litrescapacityperdwelling
unitwithamaximumsizeofbinof80litres.Thenumbersofbinsshallbecalculatedonthe
basisoftotalno.ofdwellingunits/tenements.
27.3.2 SolidWasteBinforNonResidentialUse
1. Communitybinshallbeprovidedintheroadsidemarginalopenspace.
2. The size of the bin container shall be calculated at the rate of 20 litres capacity per
100sq.mtsoffloorareawithamaximumsizeofbinof80litres.
3. Thebinshallbeprovidedwithanairtightlid.
4. ForHospitals,HotelsandRestaurantsdisposalofsolidwasteshallbecarriedoutasperthe
normsdecidedbytheCompetentAuthorityfromtimetotime.
5. For Clubs, Community Halls and Party Plots garbage container shall be provided with a
minimumcapacityof4tonnes.Suchacontainershallbeplacedalongapavedareaabutting
the road of minimum dimensions of 6mt by 7.5mt. For such a place, used according to
provisionofthisregulation,CompetentAuthoritycancollectsecuritydepositfromtheplot
ownerasmaybedecidedtimetotime.
27.4 GreywaterRecycling
Anyownerapplyingforapprovalforconstructionofanewsetofbuildingsofcategoryandtotal
builtupareamentionedbelowshallmakeprovisionforreuseofrecycledwater:
No. BuildingUse BuiltupArea(sq.mts)

1 HospitalsandNursingHomes
Morethan5,000
2 Hospitality:Hotels,Lodges,Guesthouses
3 HostelsforSchools,Colleges,TrainingCentres
4 CommunityCentre,BanquetHalls,andsimilaruses
Morethan10,000
5 Commercial
6 Allhazardous,waterpolluting,chemicalindustries
27.4.2 ProvisionsofRecyclingSystem
The applicant shall along with his application submit the designs, plans, calculations and the
references used for the calculationsetc to provide thesystem to recyclethe grey water. Such
systemshallincludetheprovisionstofacilitatethefollowing:
1. Treatedgreywaterispumpedtoaseparatetankontherooffromwheregreywaterwillbe
suppliedtowaterclosets,gardentaps,carwashingtapsetc.
2. Onlywaterfromwaterclosetsshouldbeletintoseweragesystem.
3. Whereverarrangementsfromreuseofrecycledwaterisprovidedadditionalarrangements
forcarryingtheexcessgreywatertotheseweragesystemmayalsobeprovided.
4. Inanatureormannerorinawaythatshallnotconstituteanuisanceoffoulgasesorcause
apublichazardorotherwiseincomplianceoftheseregulations.
5. Therecycledwatershallbeusedfornonpotable,nocontactpurposeswithinpremisesand
shall not be connected to sewage/waste water system of local authority. However the
wastegeneratedbytherecycleplantcanbeconnectedtolocalauthoritysewernetworkif
itisoftheacceptedqualityasmentionedinRegulation22.4.3
6. Separationofgreywater:
a. Thewastesfromtoiletsinthepremiseswillbeseparatedfromgreywaterthatisofbath
roomandkitchenwastesbymeansofseparatedowntakedischargesystem.
b. The grey water shall be recycled by providing recycling plant and shall be reused for
nonpotable purposes after storing the same in distinctly separate tank by means of
purplecoloreddowntakepipes.
c. Thewaterqualityshallconformtostandardsofnonpotablewater.Therecycledwater
shall be tested once in six months and results shall be made available to competent
authoritywheneverdemanded.
d. Themakeupconnectiontothesystemwillbedoneatthecollectiontankofthetreated
water,throughafreefalliffromMunicipalwaterconnection.
7. Separateplumbingforgreywater:
a. Everydeveloper/ownershallprovidethenewlyconstructedbuildingwiththeprovision
ofdown takeplumbing for grey water, recyclingwater plant,storage andreuse fitting
beforesellingthebuilding.
8. Reuseofwaterstrictlyfornotpotablenoncontactuse.
a. Thereuseofwaterwillbestrictlyfornotpotableusebymeansofprovidingadistinctly
separate reuse system coloured in purple. The noncontact uses shall be restricted to
toilet flushing, drip irrigation of trees/shrubs, sub surface irrigation of lawns and
rechargeofgroundwater.
b. There shall not be crossconnection of fitting of the potable and not potable water at
anypoint.Therecycledwatersystemshallbemaintainedataloweroperatingpressure
that that of the potable water system. Precautions should be taken to prevent cross
contamination.
27.4.3 QualityofWaterandTreatment
1. The water generated after treatment should be safe for its use for flushing toilets,
gardeningetc.
2. Thecompanyortheagencyengagedforinstallationofsystemforrecyclingofwastewater
shallpreferablyconfirmISO:14000.
3. Provision may be made for checking the quality of recycled water with Water testing
laboratorywithMunicipalCorporationorWaterSupplyandSewerageBoard.
4. The testing of wastes and the submission of the results shall be done in a manner in
accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the Municipal Commissioner or
GujaratPollutionControlBoard(GPCB)/Competentauthority.
27.4.4 GeneralProvisions
1. Mandatory disclosure: regarding changes: An occupier of premises shall inform the
competent authority of any change in the quality, nature or quality of the wastes
dischargedfromhisplantorpremisesthemanneroftheirdischargeofwaterimmediately
ifthechangeislikelytocausedischargeofwaterinvariationorviolationoflicenseunder
theseregulations.
2. Corrective action. In the event it is found any person violating the provisions of these
regulations,thecompetentauthorityorGujaratPollutionControlBoardshall issuenotice
andafterinquiryandpersonalhearingtakenecessarycorrectiveaction.
3. DisputeResolutionAllthedisputesarisingintheenforcementofthisbytheserulesshallbe
referredtoMunicipalCommissionerwhointurnwillresolvethedisputesinadvisewithhis
authorized technical officer or any experts and intimate to the occupier / owner /
developer. The decision of the Municipal Commissioner will be final and binding on the
occupier.
4. List of Authorized Laboratories shall be as authorised by Gujarat State Pollution Control
boardortheMunicipalcorporation
5. Characteristics of effluent water quality from the Grey Water Recycling plants shall be as
approvedbytheGujaratPollutionControlBoard.
27.4.5 EnforcementofRegulations
1. Incaseofproposed/intending/underredevelopmentproperties,theoccupier/developer/
ownerwillsubmitanapplicationtothecompetentauthoritywithdetailsofproposed`grey
waterreusesystem'alongwiththeapplicationfordemandofwaterpermissiontoconnect
theGreyWater/sewagetomunicipalsewagesystem.
2. ConditionalWasteDischargePermissionwastedischargesoftheconditionaltypeplantwill
beallowedontheissueofaconditionalpermissionprovidedtheconditionaltypeplanthas
recyclingandreuseofwaterfacilityandnotexceedinglimitsgiveninasperGPCBnorms.
27.5 TreePlantation
1. Allbuildingsshallprovidetreeplantationsconformingtothefollowing:
2. Building unit having area of more than 100sq.mts shall be provided with minimum three
treesforevery200sq.mtsareaorpartthereof.
3. TheTreesshallpreferablybeshadegivingandfromthespecieslistedinSchedule24.
4. The requirement of trees shall be reduced on the basis of the number of grown existing
treesthatareconservedandnotaffectedbytheproposeddevelopment.
5. Trees shall be planted on site and guarded by the tree guards and shall be maintained
properly.
6. Trees shall be planted without causing obstruction to the easy movement of fire fighting
vehiclesincaseoffireemergency.
7. A person applying for permission to carry out any development shall have to pay tree
plantationdepositalongwithhisapplicationtotheCompetentAuthorityattherates
decidedbytheCompetentAuthoritytimetotime.Thisdepositshallberefundableafterthe
periodoffiveyearswiththeconditionthattreesplantedonthesiteshallbegrownupand
maintainedproperly,otherwisethedepositshallbeforfeitedandshallbeutilisedonlyfor
treeplantationandmaintenancebytheCompetentAuthority.
8. Competent Authority may consult Forest and Environment Department for tree typology,
plantationandmaintenance,etc.ifrequired.
27.6 SolarWaterHeatingSystem
All buildings in the following categories of buildings shall provide solarassisted water heating
system:
No. BuildingUse BuiltupArea
1 BeddedHospitalsandNursingHomes
2 Hospitality:Hotels,Lodges,Guesthouses
3 HostelsforSchools,Colleges,TrainingCentres Morethan2,000sq.mts
4 CommunityCentre,BanquetHalls,andsimilaruses
5 Residentialdetachedandsemidetacheddwellingunits More than 200 sq.mts of
individualdwellingunitarea
27.7 EnergyEfficientBuildings
Anyownerordeveloper,constructanEnergyEfficientBuildingsandproduceacertificatefrom
GRIHA(GreenRating forIntegratedHabitatAssessment)oranyotherGovernmentrecognised
Institute,showingtheratingforthebuilding,Accordingtothatratingcertificate,TheCompetent
Authority shall offer some incentives in the rate of chargeable FSI for the energy efficient
buildings(GreenBuilding)as5%discountinthetotalpayableamount.
Owner shall have to apply prior to commencement of the project to GRIHA for the rating
certificateandregistration.
27.8 EnvironmentImpactAssessment
1. No development permission shall be given to the Building and Construction projects,
TownshipsandAreaDevelopmentprojecthavingbuiltupareamentioninthetablebelow,
until getting Environment Clearance from SEIAA (State Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority) as required under the Environmental Impact Assessment
notification2006.
2. Table:
No ProjectorActivity Area Remark
1 Building and Having Builtup area 20,000 Builtup area is for covered
Constructionprojects sq.mts ormoreandlessthan construction; in the case of
1,50,000sq.mts facilities provided opento
sky, then activity area shall
beconsidered
2 Townships and Area Having area of buildingunit
Developmentproject. 50Ha.ormoreOR
Having built up area
1,50,000sq.mtsormore

3. Any Building and Construction projects, Townships and Area Development project falling
underthecategoryasmentioninthetablein2.aboveandifthedevelopersplittheproject
in to phases, developer has to produce Environment Clearance from SEIAA, as required
undertheEnvironmentalImpactAssessmentnotification2006,priortotheapprovaloffirst
phaseoftheproject.
28.0 POLLUTIONCONTROL
28.1 AirPollution
AllbuildingsshallconformtoprovisionsofAirPollutionControlAct,1981andtotheprovisions
ofGujaratSmokeNuisanceAct,1963.
28.2 WaterPollution
All buildings shall conform to provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1974.
28.3 NoisePollution
Allbuildingsshallmaintainambientairqualitystandardsinrespectofnoise,asprescribedinthe
NoisePollution(RegulationandControl)Rules,2000.
28.4 IndustrialPollution
No industrial effluent shall be disposed or exposed so as to cause nuisance and endanger to

publichealthandshallnotbedisposedinawaterbodyofanykind.
Without prejudice to the generality of the above provisions, the Competent Authority may
stipulatecertainconditionsormeasurestocontroltheairborneemissionsandliquideffluents
from industrial units. These measures shall be stipulated as conditions of the building
permission.
Industries in the special industrial zone which emit liquid and gaseous effluents shall not be
allowed to emit such effluent unless they are purified and rendered harmless from the public
healthpointofviewbyprovisionofpurificationplants,asmaybeprescribedbytheCompetent
Authorityand/ortheGujaratPollutionControlBoard.
29.0 MAINTENANCEANDUPGRADATION
29.1 MaintenanceofBuildings
29.1.1 ResponsibilityforMaintenanceofBuildings
ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheOwnerofabuildingtoensurethatthebuildingiskeptingood
repair,suchthatitsstructuralstabilityisnotcompromised.
Forthepurposeofthisregulation,buildingswillbeclassifiedintwocategories:
Class 1: All types of framed structures, factory buildings, cinema, auditorium and other public
institutionalbuildings,schoolsandcollegebuildings,hostels.
Class2:Masonrywalledresidentialbuildingsconstructedwithheightmorethan9mts.
29.1.2 PeriodicInspectionandMaintenanceCertificate
All buildings in Class 1 and Class 2 shall require periodic inspection by a SEOR at intervals
specified in Schedule 17. The SEOR shall inspect the building to ascertain and certify to the
CompetentAuthority,thatthebuildingsstructuralstabilityhasnotbeencompromiseddueto
lack of adequate maintenance along with a Structural Inspection Report. It shall be the
responsibilityoftheOwnertosubmitthecertificatetotheCompetentAuthoritynolaterthan
onemonthafterthedateonwhichinspectionisdue.
29.2 MaintenanceofLiftsandEscalators
29.2.1 ResponsibilityforMaintenanceofLiftsandEscalators
ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheOwnerofabuildingtoensurethatliftsandescalatorsinthe
buildingarekeptingoodrepair,suchthattheiruseissafe.
29.2.2 MaintenanceProtocol
1. Maintenanceprotocolforliftsandescalatorsshallbeasper:
a. IS: 1860 1980 Code of Practice for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of
ElectricPassengerandGoodsLift;
b. IS: 6620 1972 Code of Practice for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of
ElectricServiceLifts;and
c. IS:45911968CodeofPracticeforInstallationandMaintenanceofEscalators.
2. The lift installation should receive regular cleaning, lubrication adjustment and
adequateservicingbyauthorisedcompetentpersonsatsuchintervalsasthetypeof
equipmentandfrequencyofservicedemand.
3. Inorderthatthelift installation is maintained at alltimesin a safe condition, a
propermaintenancescheduleshallbedrawnupinconsultationwiththeliftmanufacturer
andrigidlyfollowed.
4. A log book to record all items relating to general servicing and inspection shall be
maintained.
5. Theelectrical circuitdiagram of the lift with thesequence of operation of different
components and parts shall be kept readily available for reference by persons
responsibleforthemaintenanceandreplacement,wherenecessary,tothesatisfactionof
6. Anyaccidentarisingoutofoperationofmaintenanceoftheliftsshallbedulyreportedto
29.3 MaintenanceofFirePreventionandSafetyProvisions
ItshallbetheresponsibilityoftheOwnerofabuildingtoensurethatallthefirepreventionand
safetyprovisionsinabuildingarekeptingoodworkingconditionatalltimes.
The fire prevention and safety provisions shall include all the fixed fire protection systems,
installations,fireextinguishers,firstaidkits,fireliftsandescapestairsprovidedinthebuilding.
29.3.1 PeriodicInspectionandMaintenanceCertificate
For all buildings with height more than 15mts, the Fire Protection Consultant on Record shall
inspect the building at intervals not more than 12 months to ascertain and certify to the
Competent Authority that the buildings fire safety has not been compromised due to lack of
adequatemaintenance.
30.0 CONFORMITYTOOTHERACTSANDREGULATIONS
30.1 MinimumClearancesfromTrunkInfrastructure
ThemarginsfromtheBuildingunitboundaryareasspecifiedinSectionC:PlanningRegulations.
Followingclearancesaretobeobserved,asapplicable.
30.1.1 MinimumClearancesfromElectricalLines
For Buildingunits in the vicinity of Electrical Lines, clearances shall be provided between any
building or part thereof and electrical lines according to the following table and illustrated
below:
No. KVofElectricalLine MinimumClearancefromCentreofElectricalGridLine
1 220 17.5mts
2 132 13.5mts
3 110 11.0mts
4 66 9.0mts
5 33 7.5mts
6 22 3mts
7 11 2.5mts
30.1.2 MinimumClearancesfromPetroleumPipelines
Minimum Clearances to be provided between any building or part thereof and petroleum
pipelinesshallbe12mtsfromthecentreofpipeline.
30.1.3 MinimumClearancesfromOilWell
Clearances to be provided between any building or part thereof and oil well shall be in
accordancewithprovisionsoftheOilMinesRegulations1984,undertheMinesAct,1952,in
additiontotheseregulations.
30.1.4 MinimumClearancesfromWaterBody
MinimumclearanceshallbeprovidedasperPerformanceRegulation27.1
30.2 NoObjectionCertificates(NOC)
Development Permission granted by Competent Authority on the basis of any document/NOC

received is not final and conclusive. It shall be considered in true sense and meaning of
concerned issuing Authority. This Authority has no legal responsibility for such development
permission.

30.2.1 NOCfromAirportAuthority
For Buildingunits within Airport Funnel Area and Critical Area and for Building Units with
proposedheightmorethan25mts,NOCshallberequiredfromtheAirportAuthority.
30.2.2 NOCfromRailway
For Buildingunit within 30mts vicinity of Railway Boundary, NOC to be provided from the
RailwayAuthoritiesandasamendedfromtimetotime.
30.2.3 NOCfromCommissionerofPolice
ForBuildingunitswithusesforAssembly,Religious,Hospitality,PartyPlotandFuellingStations
shallrequireanNOCfromtheCommissionerofPolice.
30.2.4 NOCfromJailAuthority
For Buildingunits within 300mts vicinity of any Jail, an NOC shall be required from the Jail
Authority.
30.2.5 NOCfromISRO
Development in the vicinity of ISRO shall be regulated and controlled in accordance with
provisionsofISRO.
30.2.6 NOCfromASI
Development in the vicinity of protected monuments shall be regulated and controlled in
accordancewithprovisionsofArchaeologicalSurveyofIndia.
30.2.7 NOCfromDefenceEstablishment
Development in the vicinity of defence establishments, shall be subject to N.O.C from Station
Commander.ExplosivesRules1983underIndianExplosivesAct1884
30.2.8 EnvironmentalClearance
NotificationofRequirementofEnvironmentalClearanceofProjects,1994(MOEF),Environment
ProtectionAct1986andEnvironmentProtectionRules1986.
30.2.9 NOCunderUrbanLandCeilingAct
IncaseoflandconsideredwithintheUrbanLandCeiling(U.L.C.)Act,1976Limit,theapplicant
shallsubmitalongwithapplication:
i) TheN.O.C.fromthecompetentauthorityundertheU.L.C.Act,1976
ii) AnaffidavitandindemnitybondintheprescribedformundertheU.L.C.Act,1976.
30.3 ConformitytootherActs
30.3.1 FactoriesAct1948andFactoriesRulesundertheGovt.ofGujarat
30.3.2 GasCylindersRules1981
30.3.3 ExplosivesRules1983underIndianExplosivesAct1884
30.3.4 Manufacture,StorageandImportofHazardousChemicalsRules1989

SectionE:
SchedulesandForms

Schedule1:ListofBuildingWorksthatdonotRequireDevelopment
Permission
(ReferRegulationNo.3.2)

No Development Permission shall be required for undertaking the following alterations and
minorworksinallbuildingsexceptthosebuildings,buildingsinprecincts,precinctsandnatural
featureslistedbytheHeritageConservationCommittee.Thefollowingalterationsshallhaveto
conformtotheDevelopmentRegulations.
1. Repairingdoorsandwindowsinthesamelocationincludingchangeinsize
2. Makingnewopeningsfordoorsandwindows
3. Closingofdoororwindowopeningontheexternalwall
4. Rebuildinganexistingwall,repairingthewallincludingplasteringthewall
5. Changingrooftiles,rooftype,increasingtheheightofthewalltochangetheslopeofthe
roofandrepairingtheroofwithoutincreasingtheexistingroomheight.
6. Constructinganewstaircaseinplacesoftheexistingone,includingchangingitslocation
7. Changing or repairing flooring at any floor or height. This only includes wood, stone and
metalflooringanddoesnotincludedRCCflooring
8. Reducing or increasing the height of the plinth and constructing new steps within the
Buildingunit
9. Constructingnewloftsallowedasperregulationsincludingrepairingthem
10. ConstructinganewtoiletblockwithintheBuilding
11. InternalpartitionswithintheBuilding
12. Constructingaparapet,railing,compoundwallorwirefencing
13. ConstructionofawatertankorwashareainopenareaoftheBuildingunitorterracefor
residential use only.(This does not included building a Swimming pool or tanks for
commercialuse)
14. ConstructionofWaterClosetsasrequiredbytheHealthDepartment
15. Constructingandrepairingweatherprotection
16. Installingmetalgrillinverandahorcourtyard
Note:
1. Itshallbenecessarytoascertainthattheworkcarriedoutisaspertheregulationsandif
foundinviolation,legalactionmaybetaken.
2. Prior to deciding not to take any action on the above mentioned works, a review will be
requiredifthisconstructiondoesnotposeanydangerorduetothisconstructionthereis
nodangertootherparts.
3. If the construction is falling under Road line, then an agreement or deposit according to
CorporationAct,clause201(5).
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Schedule2:MandatoryDesignandSpecifications
Design and specification standards specified are mandatory and maybe examined by the
CompetentAuthorityforensuringcompliancetotheDevelopmentRegulations:
1. PermissibleGroundCoverage
2. PermissibleFloorSpaceIndex
3. PermissibleHeightandthevariousfloors
4. Permissible Open Spaces enforced under Regulations Common Plot, Marginal Open
Spaces,Setbacksandotheropenspaces.
5. PermissibleUsesoflandandbuildings
6. Arrangementsofstairs,lifts,corridorsandparking
7. Minimumrequirementofsanitaryfacility
8. Minimumcommonfacility
9. Requiredlightandventilation
10. MinimumrequirementofFirePreventionandSafety,andN.O.C.fromChiefFireOfficer,as
applicable.
Schedule3:ScrutinyFeesandotherchargesfortheGrantofa
DevelopmentPermission/RevisedDevelopmentPermission
(ReferRegulationNo.3.7.1,5.1.2,5.2.2)
A person applying for a Development Permission shall have to pay scrutiny fees and other
charges along with the application to the Competent Authority/ Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporationatthefollowingrates:
(A) Scrutinyfee
1. ForBuildings
a. ForResidentialBuildingswithheightupto25mtsRs.10.00persq.mtsofbuiltareaofall
floors for the intended development or part thereof subject to minimum scrutiny fee Rs.
1000
b. For Residential Buildings with height more than 25mts and NonResidential Building Rs.
15.00 per sq.mts of built area of all floors for the intended development or part thereof
subjecttominimumscrutinyfeeRs.1000

2. SubDivisionAndAmalgamationOfLand
a. Rs.3.00persq.mtsofBuildingunit/plotareaforsubdivisionandamalgamationofalltypes
ofdevelopment,subjecttominimumscrutinyfeeRs.1000
b. Rs. 2.00 per sq.mts of Buildingunit/plot area for subdivision and amalgamation for
agriculturaluse,subjecttominimumscrutinyfeeRs.1000

3. PublicCharitableTrust:
50% of the scrutiny fee will be levied as mentioned above in category 1 and 2 for the
respective uses and type of Buildingunits if the intended development is for hospitals,
dispensaries, schools or colleges or a place of worship, dharamshala, hostels etc.
constructedbyapubliccharitabletrustregisteredunderPublicCharitableTrustAct,1950
orforanyotherpurposewhichtheAuthoritymayspecifybyageneralorspecialorder.

4. ForMining,QuarryingandBrickKilnOperations
Mining,quarryingandbrickkilnwithorwithoutchimneyandprocessingoflime,sagoletc.
withoutconstructionRs.1000.00per0.1hectareorpartthereof

(B)ServiceandAmenitiesFees
ServiceandamenitiesfeesshallbeleviedasunderforanydevelopmentinNonTPScheme
Area excluding agricultural zone and gamtal. These service and amenities fees shall be
adjustedagainstthenetamounttobepaidbytheownerinthetownplanningscheme.
1. Rs.300.00persq.mtsoftotalbuiltupareaforproposeddevelopment.
2. Rs.150.00 per sq.mts of total built up area for proposed development for schools,
colleges, educational institution, charitable trusts, government and semi government
building.

(C) OtherCharges/Fees
Other charges/Fees shall be levied under the provisions of other Act and or instructed by
StateGovernment.

Note:FeesmayberevisedbyCompetentAuthorityfromtimetotime.


Schedule4a:Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobeSubmitted
withApplicationforObtaining/RevisingDevelopmentPermissionfor
Buildings
(ReferRegulationNo.5.1.3and5.2.3)
The Owner / Developer shall submit to the Competent Authority the following documents,
drawings and specifications along with application for obtaining and revising a Development
Permission.
A. COPIESOFDOCUMENTS,DRAWINGSANDSPECIFICATIONS
1. 5copiesofallplansandstatementsshallbemadeavailablealongwiththenotice.Softcopy
ofthedrawingsincadformatshallalsobesubmitted.
2. All documents, drawings and specifications to be submitted along with the notice shall be
duly signed by the Owner and the appropriate Person on Record and shall indicate their
names,contactinformationandRegistrationnumber.
3. Every drawing, document and report shall be signed by the Owner and the Architect on
RecordorEngineeronRecord,theStructuralEngineeronRecordandtheClerkofWorkson
RecordasthecasemaybeandinaccordancewiththeDevelopmentRegulations.
B. LISTOFDOCUMENTS
1. Satisfactory documentary legal evidence of the Right to Develop or Build on the Building
unit, including original copies of the relevant extract from the Property Register for City
SurveyLandsorRecordofRightsforRevenueLandsasapplicable.
2. Certified copy of approved subdivisions or layout of the final plot from the concerned
Authorityasthecasemaybeshowing:
a. CitySurveyNo.orRevenueNo.
b. Area and Measurements of the Buildingunit: Authority may dispense with this
requirement in the cases where it is satisfied regarding the ownership of land on the
basisofanydocumentaryevidenceorproofproducedbytheapplicant.
3. CopyofSanctionedLayoutincludingdateofsanctionandReferenceNo.;
4. SoilTestReportforbuildingswithmorethan3floorsorframestructures;
5. CertifiedpartplanandZoningCertificatefromtheAuthority;
6. FormNo5/8:ApplicationforObtaining/RevisingaDevelopmentPermission;
7. Form No. 2/2A: Certificate of Undertaking by the Architect on Record or Engineer on
Recordasapplicable;
8. FormNo.2B:CertificateofUndertakingbytheStructuralEngineeronRecord;
9. FormNo.2C:CertificateofUndertakingbytheClerkofWorksonRecord;
10. FormNo.2E:CertificateofUndertakingbytheFPCOR,ifapplicable;
11. FormNo.6A:AreaStatementforBuildings;FormNo.2D:CertificateundertakingforHazard
Safety
12. NOCfromAppropriateAuthorityasperRegulation30.0,asapplicable;
13. CalculationstatementforpaymentofallrelevantDevelopmentPermissionFeesoranyother
charges;
14. PhotographicIdentityProofofOwnerorDeveloperandpersononrecords;
15. PhotographofBuildingunit
16. Certificate,NOC,opinionsasmayberequiredbycompetentauthority.
C. LISTOFDRAWINGS
1. KeyPlan
A key plan shall be drawn to scale of minimum 1:8000 and shall explain the boundary and
locationofthesitewithrespecttoneighborhoodlandmarks.
2. SitePlan
Thesiteplanshallbedrawntoscaleofminimum1:500 forplotslessthan10 hectaresandto
scaleminimum1:1000forplotsmorethan10hectaresandshallshowthefollowingdetails:
a. BoundariesoftheplotandofanycontiguousplotsbelongingtotheOwner;
b. Positionoftheplotinrelationtotheneighbouringstreetsandstreetnames;
c. Directionofnorthpointrelativetotheplanofbuildings;
d. BuildingUnitLevelinrelationtotheneighboringstreetlevel;
e. BuildingnumberorPlotNo.oftheplotonwhichthebuildingisintendedtobeerected;
f. Allexistingbuildingsstandingon,overorundertheplot;
g. Anyexistingnaturalormanmadephysicalfeatures,suchaswells,drains,trees,hightension
line,gaspipeline,railwayline,etc.
h. Proposeduseofeverybuilding
i. Thepositionofbuilding(s)andconstructionwhichtheapplicantintendstoerectinrelation
to:
i. The boundaries of the plot and in case where the plot has been partitioned, the
boundariesoftheportionownedbytheapplicantandalsooftheportionsownedby
others;
ii. All buildings (with number of stories and height) and premises adjacent to the plot
andofthecontiguousland,ifany,referredtoin(a);and;
iii. Any street prescribed under the Act and passing through the Buildingunit/s clearly
indicatingtheregularlineofstreets;
iv Theareawithintheregularlineofthestreetnottobebuiltuponbuttobeaddedto
thestreet,hatchedingreentogetherwithitsmeasurements;
iv. Buildinglinesandmarginsofstreets
j. The width and level of the street in front, and of the street, if any, at the side or rear of
buildingclearlyindicatingtheregularlineofstreets;
k. Themeansofaccessfromthestreettothesiteandallexistingandproposedbuildings;
l. Openspacetobeleftaroundthebuildingtosecurefreecirculationofair,admissionoflight
andaccess;
m. OpenspacetobeprovidedundertheseDevelopmentRegulations;
n. TheareaofthewholeplotandthebreakupofTotalbuiltupareaoneachfloor;
o. Areaclassifiedforexemptionofbuiltupareacalculations;
p. Dimensionsandareasofcommonplot,asrequiredundertheseregulations,
q. Parkinglayout,indicatingtheparkingspaces,accesslane,drivewayorramp;
r. LayoutanddetailsofrainwaterharvestingrequiredundertheDevelopmentRegulations,if
any;
s. The position of every water closet, privy, urinal, bathrooms, cess pool, well or cistern in
connectionwiththebuildingotherthanthoseshowninthebuildingplan.
t. Thelinesofdrainageofthebuilding,thesize,depthandinclinationofeverydrainandthe
meanstobeprovidedfortheventilationofthedrains;
u. The position and level of the outfall of the drain, any existing facilities regarding water
supply, sewerage etc, diameter and gradient of water supply line, drainage lines for the
disposalofstormwateraswellasforsewerage.
2A. DetailDrawings
DetailedDrawingsshallbesubmittedshowingtheboundarywallsandgates.
3. LandscapePlan
Thelandscapeplanshallbedrawntoscaleofminimum1:100forplotslessthan500sq.m.and
toscaleminimum1:500forplotsmorethan500sq.m.andshallshowthefollowingdetails:
a. thespaceforcirculationandparking;
b. pavedpathways;
c. existingtrees;
d. proposedtreeplantation;
e. greenareas;
f. Unpavedareas.
4. BuildingPlan
Theplans, elevationsandsections ofthe proposed buildingshall bedrawnto a scaleof 1:100
showingthefollowingdetails,whereverapplicable:
a. allfloorplanstogetherwiththecoveredarea,sizeandspacingofframingmembers,sizeof
rooms and the position and width of staircases, ramps and other exit ways, lift wells, lift
machineroomandliftpitdetails;
b. Builtupareaofeachdwellingunit,orshoporofficespaceateveryfloorlevel;
c. theuseoroccupancyofallpartsofthebuilding;
d. exactlocationofessentialservices,likeW.C.,sink,bathroom,kitchen,cesspool,watertank,
cistern,etc.
e. Sectiondrawingsshowingclearlythesizeofthefootings,thicknessofbasementwall,wall
construction,sizesandspacingofstructuralmembers,floorslabsandroofslabswiththeir
materials.Thesectionshallindicatetheheightsofbuildingandroomsandalsotheheight
oftheparapet,andthedrainageandtheslopeoftheroof.Atleastonesectionshouldbe
taken through the staircase. Access to the various parts of the building and its
appurtenancesalsoshouldbeshowninonesection.
f. Levelsofthesiteandallfloorsinrelationtothedatumorcrownleveloftheaccessstreet;
g. allelevations;
h. detailsofserviceprivy,ifany;
i. dimensionsoftheprojectedportionsbeyondthepermissiblebuildingline;
j. terraceplanincludingcabinstructure;
k. parkingspacesprovidedandtheparkinglayout;
l. directionofnorthpointrelativetotheplanofbuildings;
m. suchotherparticularsasmayberequiredtoexplaintheproposedbuildingclearly.
5. AdditionalFirePreventionandSafetyProvisions
Additional fire prevention and safety provisions to be provided in buildings eligible for a
DevelopmentPermissionarespecifiedinSchedule23accordingtodifferentusesandtheheight
ofthebuilding.Detailsoftheseshallbeindicatedinthedrawingsasrequired.
6. Specifications
Generalspecificationsoftheproposedbuildinggivingtypeandgradeofmaterialshallbesigned
bytheArchitectonRecordandtheStructuralEngineeronRecord.
D. DEVELOPMENTPERMISSIONFEES
ReceiptofDevelopmentPermissionScrutinyFeespaidasperSchedule3andofothercharges
leviableontheBuildingunitshallbeattachedwiththeapplication.
Schedule4b:Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobesubmitted
PermissionforSubdivisionandAmalgamation
Permission.
1. 5copiesofallplansandstatementsshallbemadeavailablealongwiththenotice.Softcopy
ofthedrawingsincadformatshallalsobesubmitted.
2. All documents, drawings and specifications to be submitted along with the notice shall be
duly signed by the Owner and the appropriate Person on Record and shall indicate their
names,address,andRegistrationnumber.
3. Every drawing, document and report shall be signed by the Owner and the Architect on
RecordorEngineeronRecord,andtheClerkofWorksonRecordasthecasemaybeandin
accordance with the Development Regulations. If copies of original maps or drawings are
submitted,theyshallbetruecopies.
B. LISTOFDOCUMENTS
1. Satisfactory documentary legal evidence of the Right to Develop or Build on the Building
unit,includingphotocopiesoftherelevantextractfromthePropertyRegisterforCitySurvey
LandsorRecordofRightsforRevenueLandsorIndexofRegisteredSaleDeedasapplicable.
2. CertificateofapprovedsubdivisionsorlayoutofthefinalplotfromtheconcernedAuthority
asthecasemaybeshowing:
a. CitySurveyNo.orRevenueNo.
b. AreaandMeasurementsoftheBuildingunit
3. CopyofSanctionedLayoutincludingdateofsanctionandReferenceNo.
4. CertifiedpartplanandZoningCertificatefromtheAuthority
5. FormNo5/8:ApplicationforObtaining/RevisingaDevelopmentPermission
6. FormNo.2/2A:CertificateofUndertakingbytheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecord
asapplicable
7. FormNo.2C: CertificateofUndertakingbytheClerkofWorksonRecord
8. FormNo.6B:AreaStatementforSubDivisionandAmalgamation;
9. NOCfromAppropriateAuthorityasperRegulation30.0,asapplicable
10. CalculationstatementforpaymentofallrelevantDevelopmentPermissionScrutinyFeesor
anyothercharges;
11. PhotographicIdentityProofofOwnerorDeveloper
12. PhotographofBuildingunit
13. Certificate, NOC, copy of soil testing report and opinions as may be required by
competentauthority.

C. LISTOFDRAWINGS
1. KeyPlan:
A key plan shall be drawn to scale of minimum 1:8000 and shall explain the boundary and
locationofthesitewithrespecttoneighborhoodlandmarks.
2. SitePlan
Thesiteplanshallbedrawntoscaleofminimum1:500 forplotslessthan10 hectaresandto
scaleminimum1:1000forplotsmorethan10hectaresandshallshowthefollowingdetails:
(a) BoundariesoftheplotandofanycontiguousplotsbelongingtotheOwner,positionofthe
plotinrelationtotheneighbouringstreet,streetnamesanddirectionofnorthpointrelative
totheplanofbuildings;
(b) BuildingunitLevelinrelationtotheneighboringstreetlevel;
(c) Allexistingbuildingsstandingon,overorundertheplot;
(d) Thepositionofthebuilding,andofallotherbuildings(ifany)whichtheapplicantintendsto
erectuponthecontiguouslandandreferredtoin(a)inrelationto:
i. The boundaries of the plot and in case where the plot has been partitioned, the
boundaries of the portion owned by the applicant and also of the portions owned by
others;
ii. Allstreets,buildings(withnumberofstoreysandheight)andpremisesadjacenttothe
plotandofthecontiguousland,ifany,referredtoin(a);and;
iii. Ifthereisnostreetwithinadistanceof12moftheplot,thenearestexistingstreet;
iv. AnystreetprescribedundertheActandpassingthroughtheplot/s;
v. Buildinglinesandmarginsofstreets
(e) Subdivision of the land or plot or Buildingunit with dimension and area of each of the
proposedsubdivisionsandtheiruseaccordingtotheseregulations.
(f) Thewidthandlengthoftheproposedstreetsandinternalroads.
(g) DimensionsandAreasofOpenspacetobeleftaspertheDevelopmentRegulations
(h) Anyexistingnaturalormanmadephysicalfeatures,suchaswells,drains,trees,hightension
line,gaspipeline,railwayline,etc.
(i) The area of the whole plot and the breakup of covered area on each floor with the
calculationsforpercentagecoveredasrequiredundertheDevelopmentRegulations,
(j) Dimensionsandareasofcommonplot,asrequiredundertheseregulations,providedinthe
layout/subdivisionofplot.
2A.DetailDrawings:DetailedDrawingsshallbesubmittedshowingtheboundarywallsandgates
3. LandscapePlan
Thelandscapeplanshallbedrawntoscaleofminimum1:100forplotslessthan500sq.m.and
toscaleminimum1:500forplotsmorethan500sq.m.andshallshowthefollowingdetails:
a. thespaceforcirculationandparking;
b. pavedpathways;
c. existingtrees
d. proposedtreeplantation
e. greenareas.
ReceiptofDevelopmentPermissionFeespaidasperSchedule3andofotherchargesleviableon
theBuildingunitshallbeattachedwiththeapplication.
Schedule4c:Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobeSubmitted
withApplicationforObtaining/RevisingDevelopmentPermissionforBrick
Kiln,MiningandQuarrying
Permission.
Every drawing, document and report shall be signed by the Owner and the Clerk of Works on
RecordasthecasemaybeandinaccordancewiththeDevelopmentRegulations.
B. LISTOFDOCUMENTS
1. An extractof therecord ofrights or anyother document showing theownershipof the
land for this purpose. If the applicant is not the owner of the land necessary
documentaryproofshallbeprovided.
2. ZoningCertificatefromtheCompetentAuthority
3. FormNo8a:ApplicationforObtaining/RevisingaDevelopmentPermission
4. TrueCopiesofpreviousyearsDevelopmentPermission
5. Form No. 2/2A: Certificate of Undertaking by the Architect on Record or Engineer on
Recordasapplicable
6. Form No. 2B: Certificate of Undertaking by the Structural Engineer on Record, as
applicable
7. FormNo.2C:CertificateofUndertakingbytheClerkofWorksonRecord
8. NOCfromAppropriateAuthorityasapplicablefromregulation30.0,asnecessary;
9. Calculation statement for payment of all relevant Development Permission Fees or any
othercharges;
10. PhotographicIdentityProofofOwnerorDeveloper
C. LISTOFDRAWINGS
1. A certified site plan showing the land in question along with surrounding area shall be
attached.
2. SketchSitePlanshowing:
a. Areaofsitepresentlyused
b. Areaofsiteproposedtobeused
ReceiptofDevelopmentPermissionScrutinyFeespaidasperSchedule3andofothercharges
leviableontheplotshallbeattachedwiththeapplication
Schedule5:FormatforsubmissionofDocuments,Drawingsand
Specifications
(ReferRegulationNo.5.1.3,5.2.3,5.3.3,7.1.1,7.2.2,8.1.3;
ScheduleNo.4a,4b,4c,10,12,14,18,21,FormNo.5and5a)
1. CopiesofPlanandDocuments
Submissionofalldocuments,certificates,reportsanddrawingstotheCompetentAuthority:
i shallrepresentallfactsaccurately,
ii shallbeasperformatsandformsprescribedbytheCompetentAuthority,
iii shallbeneat,cleanandfullylegible,and,ondurablepaperfoldedinthemannerprescribed
bytheCompetentAuthority,
iv shallbefreeofanyscratchesorcorrectionssmall,initiatedcorrectionsshallbepermitted.
2. StandardSizesofallDrawingsandDocuments
Alldrawingsanddocumentsshallbeofstandardsizesasprescribedbelow:
S.No. Standardsizes TrimmedSize(mm)
1. A0 841X1189
2. A1 594X841
3. A2 420X594
4. A3 297X420
5. A4 210X297
6. A5 148X210
3. ColoursandNotationstobefollowedforallDrawingsandDocuments
Alldrawingsanddocumentsshallfollowstandardcoloursandnotationsasprescribedbelow:
No. Item SitePlan BuildingPlan
1. Plotlines ThickBlack ThickBlack
2. Existingstreet Green
3. Futurestreet,ifany Greendotted
4. Permissiblebuildingline ThickdottedBlack
5. Openspaces Nocolour Nocolour
6. Existingworks Blue Blue
7. Workproposedtobedemolished Yellowhatched Yellowhatched
8. Proposedwork Red Red
9. Drainageandseweragework Reddotted Reddotted
10. Watersupplywork Blackdottedthin Blackdottedthin
11. Workwithoutpermissionif Grey Grey
startedonsite
12. Approvedwork Yellow Yellow
Schedule6: PenaltiesforUndertakingUnauthorizedDevelopment
(ReferRegulationNo.3.7.1,5.1.6,5.2.6,5.3.6)
1. CommencementofBuildingwork:
a. ConformingwithGDRwithoutApplyingforDevelopmentPermission
FinancialpenaltyforundertakingbuildingwhichisinconformitywithDevelopmentRegulations
butwhichhasbeenundertakenwithoutapplyingforaDevelopmentPermission,shallbefifteen
timesthescrutinyfeesthatisleviableontheBuildingunit,asthecasemaybe.
b. ConformingwithGDRafterApplyingbutbeforeObtainingDevelopmentPermissionand
notasperSubmittedPlan
butwhichhasbeenundertakenwithoutrevisingDevelopmentPermissionshallbetentimesthe
RevisedDevelopmentPermissionFeesthatisleviableontheBuildingunit,asthecasemaybe.
c. ConformingwithGDRafterApplyingbutbeforeObtainingDevelopmentPermission
andtheapplicationmadeforDevelopmentPermission,butwhichhasbeenundertakenwithout
obtainingaDevelopmentPermissionshallbefivetimestheDevelopmentPermissionFeesthatis
leviableontheBuildingunit,asthecasemaybe.
d. Open Uses of Land including Layout and Subdivision without Obtaining Development
Permission
Financialpenaltyforundertakingopenusesoflandincludinglayoutandsubdivisionwhichisin
conformity with Development Regulations prescribed in Section C Planning Regulations and
withSectionDPerformanceRegulations,butwhichhasbeenundertakenwithoutobtaininga
DevelopmentPermissionshallbetwicetimestheDevelopmentPermissionFeesthatisleviable
ontheBuildingunit,asthecasemaybe.
NOTE:
1. Minimum additional amount shall be Rs.1000.00 for residential and Rs.5000.00 for
others.
2. Ifsuchadevelopmentiscarriedoutbypubliccharitabletrust,thescrutinyfeeapplicable
shallbeasmentionedinScheduleNo.3A1andA2fortherespectiveuses.
Schedule7: MinimumQualification,ExperienceandDocument
RequirementsforBeingConsideredforRegisteringwiththeCompetent
(ReferRegulationNo.4.1.2,4.6)
TheprocedureforregisteringpersonswiththeCompetentAuthorityisgiveninRegulationNo.
4.3.Theregistrationshallberenewedannually.Thefollowingaretheminimumqualifications
and experience requirements for all persons to be considered for registering with the
Competent Authority as Persons on Record, in order to determine their competence to fulfill
theirresponsibilitiesasspecifiedinRegulationNo.4.6.
1. ArchitectonRecord(AOR)
(A)QUALIFICATIONANDEXPERIENCE:
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements for architects, for being considered for
registrationwiththeCompetentAuthority,asArchitectsonRecordshallbeasfollows:
1. TheArchitectmustholdavalidregistrationwiththeCouncilofArchitecture,India,issuedas
pertheprovisionsoftheArchitectsAct,1972orBachelorsDegreeinArchitecture/Diploma
inArchitectureEquivalenttoB.Arch;and
2. TheArchitectmusthaveaminimumoftwoyearsofexperienceinapracticeofarchitecture.
(B)SCOPEWORK&COMPETENCE:
(i) Preparation & planning of all types of layouts & submission drawings and to submit
certificate of supervision, progress report & certificate of completion for all types of
buildingsinaccordancetotheprovisionsofbuildingregulations
(ii)Supervision&executionofconstructionworkasperspecifications&drawingsprepared
byauthorisedregisteredstructuraldesigner&engineer.
2. EngineeronRecord(EOR)
(A)QUALIFICATIONANDEXPERIENCE:
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements for engineers, for being considered for
registrationwiththeCompetentAuthority,asEngineersonRecordshallbeasfollows:
1. A Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Building
construction or its equivalent qualification recognized by the All India Board of Technical
Education,or,aDiplomainCivilEngineeringorDiplomainBuildingConstructionrecognized
byStateBoardofTechnicalExaminationofanyStateofIndiaorAssociateMembership(Civil
Engineering)oftheInstituteofEngineers,India(AMIE),and
2. TheEngineerhavingBachelorsdegreeoritsequivalentqualificationmusthaveminimumof
twoyearsofexperienceandDiplomaholder/orAMIEmusthaveminimumoffiveyearsof
experienceinprofessionalwork.
(B)SCOPEWORK&COMPETENCE:
(i) Preparation & planning of all types of layouts except special structures as shown in
regulation No.18.1 & submission drawings and to submit certificate of supervision &
completion for all types of buildings. Provided person having qualification of a Diploma in
CivilEngineeringshallbepermittedforlowrisebuildingsonly.
(ii)Supervision&executionofconstructionworkasperspecifications&drawingspreparedby
authorizedregisteredstructuraldesigner.
(iii)He/shecanprepare&submitstructuraldetails&calculationsforbuildingsofloadbearing
structures.
3. StructuralEngineeronRecord(SEOR)
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements for structural engineers, for being
consideredforregistrationwiththeCompetentAuthorityasStructuralEngineeronRecordshall
beasfollows:
Grade Scopeofworks Qualification Experience
SEOR1 1.Buildingwithheightabove25mts Category1 10*
2.Totalproposedbuiltupareaforabuildingunitismorethan Category2 3*
10000sqmt.
3.Mercantile2,3,Educational1,2,assembly1,2,3
institutional,Hospitalitiy1,2publicutility
PublicinstitutionalSpecialbuildings
SEOR2 1.Buildingwithheightabove15mts.Andupto25mts. Category1 5*
2.Totalproposedbuiltupareaforabuildingunitismorethan Category2 2*
2000sqmtandupto10000sqmt.
SEOR3 1.Buildingwithheightupto15mts. Category1 2*
2.Totalproposedbuiltupareaforbuildingunitupto2000sqmt Category2
Note:*Minimumyearsofexperienceofpreparingstructuraldesigns,detaileddrawingsandspecifications.(afterattainingthe
degree/Diploma)
Category1:B.E./B.TechCivilorequivalentdegreerecognizedbytheAICTE
Category2:ME/M.TechCivil,oraPh.DinStructuralEngineering.
PersonholdingHighergradelicensecanalsoworkforLowerGradeWork
4. ClerkofWorksonRecord(COWOR)
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements for construction engineers, for being
consideredforregistrationwiththeCompetentAuthorityasClerkofWorksonRecordqualified
forcertifyingtheconstructionofbuildingsshallbeasfollows:
Grade Scopeofworks Qualification Experience
COWOR1 1.Buildingwithheightabove25mts Category1 3*
2. Total proposed builtup area for a building unit is more Category2 5*
than10000sqmt. Category3 3*
3.Mercantile2,3,Educational1,2,assembly1,2,3
institutional,Hospitalitiy1,2publicutility
PublicinstitutionalSpecialbuildings
COWOR2 1.Buildingwithheightabove15mts.Andupto25mts. Category1 2*
2.Totalproposedbuiltupareaforabuildingunitismore Category2 4*
than2000sqmtandupto10000sqmt. Category3 2*
COWOR3 1.Buildingwithheightupto15mts. Category1 1*
2.Totalproposedbuiltupareaforbuildingunitupto2000 Category2 2*
sqmt Category3 1*
Note:*Minimumyearsofexperience(afterattainingthedegree/Diploma)inConstructionworkataresponsiblepositionin
anyorganisation
Category1:ADegreeinCivilEngineering/ArchitectureorDiplomainArchitectureequivalenttodegreeArchitecture,orits
equivalentqualificationrecognizedbyAllIndiaBoardofTechnicalEducation
Category2:DiplomainCivilEngineeringrecognizedbyStateBoardofTechnicalExaminationsofanyStateinIndia
Category3:Bachelor'sDegreewithspecializedtraininginbuildinginconstructiontechnologyorDiplomainBuilding
ConstructionTechnologyfromarecognizedinstitute.
PersonholdingHighergradelicensecanalsoworkforLowerGradeWork
5. FireProtectionConsultantonRecord(FPCOR)
Minimum qualifications and experience requirements for being considered for registration
withtheCompetentAuthorityasFireProtectionConsultantonRecordshallbeasfollows:
1. DiplomainEngineering(Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Hydraulic)recognizedbyStateBoard
ofTechnicalExaminations
2. BachelorsDegreeinEngineering(Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Hydraulic)
3. Minimum experience of preparing fire safety drawings and specifications of buildings in
Ahmedabadorothercitieswithpopulationmorethan1lakh.
No. Building Category Minimum Minimum

Qualifications Experience
1 Height up to 25 mtrs Diploma in 7 Years
Engineering
B.E 3 Years
2 Height more than 25 mtrs and upto 45 B.E 5 Years
mtrs
3 Height more than 45 mtrs and upto 70 B.E 7 Years
mtrs
4 Height more 70 mtrs B.E 10 Years
4. Minimum turnover of projects in work experience shall be Rs. 1,00,00,000 per annum, of
whichatleastoneassignmentshallbeaboveRs.25,00,000.
5. ThefollowingdocumentsshallberequiredforregistrationasFireProtectionConsultanton
Record:
a. Bankstatementoflastthreeyears
b. Workcompletioncertificatefromclientsforlastthreeyears
c. MinimumoneNoObjectionCertificatefromChiefFireOfficer
d. Onesetoffiresafetydrawingsofpastproject.
Schedule8: RegistrationFeesforRegistrationwiththeCompetent
(ReferRegulationNo.4.1.3)
(CompetentAuthoritymayrevisefeesfromtimetotime)
RegistrationFees
Sr.No. PersononRecord RegistrationFee
(Fortheperiodoffiveyears)
1 ArchitectonRecord Rs.5000
2 EngineeronRecord Rs.5000
3 StructuralEngineeronRecord
SEOR1 Rs.5000
SEOR2 Rs.4000
SEOR3 Rs.3000
4 ClerkofWorksonRecord
COWOR1 Rs.2500
COWOR2 Rs.2000
COWOR3 Rs.1500
5 FireProtectionConsultantonRecord Rs.50,000
6 Developer Rs.25,000
Schedule9: FeesandotherchargesforrevalidatingaDevelopment
Permission
No. Procedure Fees

1 RevalidatingDevelopmentPermissionbefore Rs.300
expiryforsingledwellingunit
2 RevalidatingDevelopmentPermissionbefore Rs.1000
expiryforBuildingexceptsingledwellingunit
3 RevalidatingDevelopmentPermissionforPublic Rs.1000
CharitableTrustbeforeexpiry
4 RevalidatingDevelopmentPermissionforMining, Rs.1000
QuarryingandBrickKilnOperationsbeforeexpiry
5 PenaltyChargesforRevalidatingDevelopment FivetimestheScrutinyFees
PermissionafterexpiryoforiginalDevelopment applicableasaboveorscrutinyfees
Permission payableasperschedule3,
whicheverishigher
Note:FeesmayberevisedbyCompetentAuthority
Schedule10:DocumentstobesubmittedalongwithApplicationfor
RevalidatingaDevelopmentPermission
Listofdocuments
TheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecordorOwnershallsubmitthefollowingdocuments
to the Competent Authority along with the Application for Revalidation of a Development as
maybeapplicable:
A. Revalidation of Development Permission in case the Development Permission lapses

because the construction of the building has not commenced within the stipulated
period:
1. FormNo.9
2. Receiptofpaymentofallrelevantscrutinyfeesoranyothercharges
Schedule11:InformationtobeDisplayedonSite
It shall be the responsibility of the Owner or Developer and the Clerk of Works on Record to
erectanoticeboardonthesiteofdevelopmentdisplayingthekeyinformationpertainingtothe
Buildingunit.
InformationthatshallbedisplayedontheNoticeBoard:
1. Nameandaddressoftheproposedbuilding
2. SanctionedUseoftheBuilding(useassanctionedintheDevelopmentPermission)
3. SurveyNo,CitySurveyNo,BlockNo.,FinalPlotNo.,SubPlot/PropertyNo.,andcomplete
addressoftheplot
4. NameoftheOwner(s)/Developer(s)
5. NamesandRegistrationNos.ofdulyappointedPersonsonRecordontheproject:
a. ArchitectonRecord/EngineeronRecord
b. StructuralEngineeronRecord,and
c. ClerkofWorksonRecord
d. FireProtectionConsultantonRecord,asapplicable
Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in revocation of the Development
Permission.

Schedule12:DocumentsandDrawingstobeMaintainedonSiteDuring
PeriodofConstruction
It shall be the responsibility of the Owner or Developer and the Clerk of Works on Record to
keepallthedocumentsanddrawingswhicharelistedbelowatthesiteatalltimesduringthe
entirePeriodofConstructionfromcommencementtocompletion.Thesedocumentsshouldbe
madeavailabletoanyauthorisedofficeroftheCompetentAuthorityinspectingthesiteforthe
purposeofenforcingtheDevelopmentRegulations.
Thefollowingdocumentsshallbekeptonsiteduringconstruction:
a) Asetofthesanctioneddrawings
b) AcopyofthevalidDevelopmentPermission
Schedule13:StagesofConstructionWorkforwhichNoticeforProgressof
ConstructionaretobeSubmittedtotheCompetentAuthority

TheArchitectonRecordorEngineeronRecordandtheOwnerorDevelopershallberesponsible
fornotifyingtheCompetentAuthorityofconstructionhavingbeencompleteduptothestages
specifiedbelow.Theyshallalsocertifythattheconstructionhasbeencarriedoutincompliance
withsanctioneddrawingsandtotheDevelopmentRegulations,usingtheformatasprescribedin
FormNo.11:
1.LowerBasementSlabLevel
2.Plinthlevel
3. GroundFloor
4. Middlestorey(incaseofbuildingsabove15mtsinheight)
5. Laststorey(whenthelaststructuralroofhasbeencompleted)

Schedule14:DocumentsandDrawingstobeSubmittedalong
withtheApplicationforBuildingUsePermission
(ReferRegulationNo.7.1.1,7.2.2)
The following documents and drawings shall be submitted along with the Application for
BuildingUsePermissionforabuilding:
A. DocumentsandDrawings:
1) OnesetofCompletionPlansandasbuiltdrawings,dulycertifiedbyPOR
2) Form No. 2/2A: Certificates of Undertaking by the Architect on Record or Engineer on
Record,
3) FormNo.2B:CertificatesofUndertakingbytheStructuralEngineeronRecord,
4) FormNo.2C:CertificatesofUndertakingbytheClerkofWorksonRecord,
5) FormNo.2E:CertificatesofUndertakingbytheFPCOR,
6) Clearance from Chief Fire Officer, Ahmedabad, as applicable and mentioned in Schedule
No.23
7) CertificateofLiftInspector(Govt.ofGujarat)forbuildingstallerthan15mts
8) A copyof validRegistrationCertificate of thePersonsonRecordissuedby the Competent
Authority.
B. Buildingusepermissionfees:
ReceiptofBuildingUsePermissionFeespaidasperSchedule15andofotherchargesleviableon
theBuildingunitshallbeattachedwiththeapplication.
Schedule15:BuildingUsePermissionFeesandotherchargesfortheGrant
ofaBuildingUsePermission
(ReferRegulationNo.7.1.2,7.2.3)
Apersonapplying fora Building UsePermission shall havetopay scrutinyfees along with the
applicationtotheCompetentAuthorityatthefollowingrates:
1.0 CompletionofworkconformingwithGDRandasperSanctionedPlan
For Building which is in conformity with Development Regulations and no change from the
SanctionedPlanshallbeaspertheDevelopmentPermissionScrutinyFeesthatisleviableonthe
Buildingunit,asthecasemaybe.
2.0 CompletionofworkconformingwithGDRbutnotasperSanctionedPlan
a. NochangeinGroundCoverage
ForBuildingwhichisinconformitywithDevelopmentRegulationsbutwithinternalmodification
withoutanychangeinthelocationand/oroveralldimensionoftheBuildingshallbeasperthe
DevelopmentPermissionScrutinyFeesthatisleviableontheBuildingunit,asthecasemaybe.

Schedule16:PenaltiesforMakingUnauthorizedUseofaBuilding
(ReferRegulationNo.3.12.1,7.1.5,7.2.6)
FinancialPenaltyforMakingUnauthorisedUseofaBuildingshallbefourtimestheDevelopment
PermissionScrutinyFeesthatisleviableforthebuiltupareaoftheBuilding.
Schedule17:ScheduleforMaintenanceandInspectionforStructural
StabilityandFireSafety
(ReferRegulationNo.24.29,26.2)
Class1Buildings: Alltypesofframedstructures,factorybuildings,specialbuildings,buildings
foreducationalusesuchasschools,colleges,etc;hostelsandotherpublic
buildings.
Class2Buildings: Masonrywalledresidentialbuildingswithheightmorethan10mts
A. StructuralStability
TheintervalatwhichbuildingsaretobeexaminedandaStructuralInspectionReportinFormat
asperForm15submittedtoCompetentAuthorityshallbeasunder:
For Class 1 buildings which are erected fifteen years earlier from the date on which these
Regulationshascomeintoforceorwhichbecomesfiveyearsoldthereafter:
1. WithinthreeyearsfromthecomingintoforceoftheseRegulations
2. Thereafter at the interval of every fifteen years from the date of submission of the first
report
For Class 2 buildings which are erected fifteen years earlier from the date on which these
Regulationhascomeintoforceorwhichbecomefifteenyearsoldthereafter:
1. WithinfiveyearsfromthecomingintoforceoftheseRegulations
2. Thereafter at the interval of every fifteen years from the date of submission of the first
report
B. FireSafety
The interval at which buildings are to be examined by Chief Fire Officer or FPCOR and a Fire
Safety Certificate as stipulated in Form 16 be submitted to Competent Authority shall be as
under:
1. WithinoneyearfromthecomingintoforceoftheseRegulations
2. Thereafterattheintervalofeveryyearfromthedateofsubmissionofthefirstcertificate
Schedule18:DocumentsandFeesRequiredwithApplicationfor
AdvertisingDisplay&CommunicationInfrastructures

1. Advertisingdisplay
The Owner /Developershall submit to the CompetentAuthoritythe followingdocuments
forerectingAdvertisingDisplay:
A. Listofdocuments
1. Receipt of Fees paid and of other charges leviable shall be attached with the
application.
2. Certificate from Registered Structural Engineer for the stability, safety of display
structuretobeerected.
3A. Fortendercasesthedocumentstobesubmittedare:
a. ShopEstablishmentNumber
b. Saletaxnumber
c. Incometaxclearancecertificate.
3B. ForPrivatepropertycases:
a. Layoutplan;
b. Structuraldetailplan;
c. NOCfrompropertyholder;
d. 2copiesofphotographoftheactualsite;
e. ElectricityBilloflastmonth;
f. PropertyTaxBill;
g. Agreementcopy;
h. 712utara;
i. Ekrarnamu.
B. Deposit,feesandpenalty:
1. ThefeesforerectionandmaintenanceoftheAdvertisingDisplayshallbecharged
as decided by Competent Authority. The fees shall be paid by the applicant in
advance, for the calendar year or part thereof as may be prescribed by the
CompetentAuthority.
2. Competent authority may also decide penalty norms for noncompliance of
RegulationsspecifiedforAdvertisingDisplayStructuresofvarioustypes.
2. Communicationinfrastructures
The Owner /Developershall submit to the CompetentAuthoritythe followingdocuments
forerectingCommunicationsInfrastructure:
A. Listofdocuments
1. Receipt of Fees paid and of other charges leviable shall be attached with the
application.
2. StructuralStabilityCertificatefromRegisteredStructuralEngineerforthestability,
safety of display structure to be erected which shall be the liability of the Owner
andtheRegisteredStructuralEngineer
3. PermissionfromtheStandingAdvisoryCommitteeonRadioFrequencyAllocation
(SACFA)issuedbyMinistryofTelecommunications.

B. Depositandfees:
ThefeesforerectionoftheCommunicationInfrastructureshallbechargedasrevisedby
CompetentAuthorityfromtimetotime.
Schedule19:FeesRequiredforPurchasingAdditionalFSIforResidential
AffordableHousing
ThisshallbeapplicableforResidentialAffordableHousinguseacrossidentifiedzonessubjectto
relevantZonalRegulations:
1. Additional Chargeable FSI shall be permitted on payment to the Competent Authority as
under:
Sr. AdditionalChargeableFSIonbasisofunitsizes Charge
(sq.mts)
1 ResidentialDwellingunitsupto50 10%oftheJantriRates
2 ResidentialDwellingunitswithareamorethan50 20%oftheJantriRates
andupto66
3 ResidentialDwellingunitswithareamorethan66 40%oftheJantriRates
andupto80
4 CommercialBuiltuparea 40%oftheJantriRates
Note:CompetentAuthoritytodecidetherate

Schedule20:FeesRequiredforPurchasingAdditionalFSIinotherthan
R.A.H.
For other than R.A.H. : Additional Chargeable FSI shall be permitted on payment to the
CompetentAuthorityasunder:
1. 40%oftheJantriRates
Note:CompetentAuthoritytodecidetherate
Schedule21:DocumentsandDrawingstobeSubmittedforDevelopment
UndertakenonBehalfofGovernmentandAppropriateAuthority
Thefollowingdocumentsanddrawingsshallbesubmittedforanydevelopmentundertakenon
behalfofGovernmentandAppropriateAuthority:
A. Documentsanddrawings:
1. AnofficialletterofconcernedCentralorStateGovernmentDepartmentaddressedtothe
CompetentAuthorityorasthecasemaybetotheauthorisedofficergivingfullparticulars
ofthedevelopmentworkoranyoperationalconstruction.
2. TheproposalsoftheDevelopmentPlanorTownPlanningSchemeaffectingtheland.
3. Incaseoflayoutoflandorplot:
a. Asiteplan(ofrequiredcopies)drawntoascaleof1:500showingthesurroundingland
andexistingaccesstothelandincludedinthelayout.
b. A layout plan (of required copies) drawn to a scale of not less than 1 : 500 showing
subdivisions of the land or plot with dimensions and area of each of the proposed
subdivisions and their use. Provided that in the case of works proposed to be
undertakenbythe local military Authorityof theDefence Ministry, theprovisionsof
clause (2)and(3) shall notapply and such Authorityshall berequired to submit the
layoutplans.
4. Statementindicatingtheuseoflandconfirmingtothepermissiblelandusezone,proposed
tobemadebytheGovernmentDepartmentforcarryingoutthedevelopmentwork.
5. Plans confirming to the provisions of Development plan showing complete details of the
operational construction as defined under Clause (xvii) of Section 2 of the Act such as
detailedalignment,layouts,locationsandsuchothermatterswithmeasurements.
6. ASitePlan(ofrequiredcopies)oftheareaproposedtobedevelopedtoascaleofnotless
than1:500.
7. Buildingplan,sectionandelevationconfirmingtotheprovisionsofDevelopmentPlanand
Development Regulations fortheproposed developmentwork to a scaleof notlessthan
1:100.
Schedule22:ListofBuildingSpecificationsverifiedbyCompetent
AuthoritybeforeIssueofBuildingUsePermission
BeforeIssuingBuildingUsePermission,CompetentAuthorityshallcheckthat:
1. Tree plantation required under these Regulations are planted on site or ensure this by
takingsuitabledepositsasdecidedfromtimetotimeforspecificperiodbytheCompetent
Authority.
2. Parking space is properly paved & the layout of parking space is provided as per the
approvedplans.Signboardsindicatingtheentrance,exitandlocationofparkingspacesfor
differenttypesofvehiclesshallbepermanentlyerectedandmaintainedattheprominent
placeineveryBuildingunit.
3. CertificateofliftInspector(GovernmentofGujarat)hasbeenprocured&submittedbythe
owner,regardingsatisfactoryerectionofLift.
a. Proper arrangements are made for regular maintenance of lift as provided in NBC and in
theseregulations
b. The Certificate of Competent Authority and or fire department for completion and or fire
requirements as provided in these regulations has been procured and submitted by the
owner.
4. Proper arrangements are made for regular maintenance of fire protection services as
providedinNBCandintheseregulations
5. Thereshallbeapercolatingwell/pitinaBuildingunithavingareamorethan1500sq.mts.
6. The Concerned Authority issuing occupancy certificate before doing so shall consult
concerneddesignatedAuthoritytoinspectthebuildingandissueacertificatethatnecessary
requirementsforthefireprotectionundertheseregulationsasperregulationNo.18.2have
been fulfilled and if not so, the applicant shall be asked to carry out necessary additions,
alterations or rectification to the satisfaction of the designated Authority before issuing
occupancycertificate.
Schedule23:BuildingrequiringFireProtectionConsultantandInspection
byChiefFireOfficer
(ReferRegulationNo.4.5.5,6.1.3,24.1.1,Schedule4a):
BuildingUse Criteria FireProtection ChiefFireOfficers

Consultant Opinion
Alluses BuildingHeight>45mts Required Required
Residential BuildingHeight>15mts Required Maynotbe
required
BuildingHeight>25mts Required Required
MixedUseor BuildingHeight>15mts Required Required
Business
Hospitality, BuildingHeight>12mtsto25mts Required Required
Educational,
Institutional, BuildingHeight>25mts Required Required
Mercantile
SpecialBuilding, BuildingHeight>12mts Required Required
StorageBuilding, TotalBuiltUpAreaupto5,000 Required Required
Wholesalemarket sq.mts
TotalBuiltUpArea>5,000 Required Required
sq.mts
LightIndustrial, TotalBuiltUpAreaupto2,000 Required Maynotbe
GeneralIndustrial sq.mts required
TotalBuiltUpArea>2,000sq.mts Required Required
andupto5,000sq.mts
TotalBuiltUpArea>5,000 Required Required
sq.mts
Hazardous, TotalBuiltUpAreaupto500 Required Required
SpecialIndustrial sq.mts
TotalBuiltUpArea>500sq.mts Required Required
ReligiousBuilding TotalBuiltUpArea>2,000 Required Required
sq.mts
FuellingStation AllBuildings Required Required
Schedule24:ListofRecommendedTrees
(ReferRegulationNo.27.5and13.9.2)
Followinglistoftreesarerecommendedfortheirsuitabilityregardingshadeandfoliage:
No. CommonName
1 Kalosaras,Siris,MotiHaradi
2 Saptparni
3 LimdoorNeem
4 JavakiRani
5 Pinkcassia
6 Urimedi
7 Kasid
8 Sisam
9 Motosisam
10 Sevan
11 Borsalli
12 Jambu
13 Khatiamli
14 RagatRohido,Rayan
15 Baheda
16 Peltofarm
17 Meletia
18 Kachnar
19 Spethodia
20 Gelasedia
21 Baknim
22 Gulmohar
23 KeliaPinata
24 Garmalo
25 Billi
26 TebubiaRosia
27 TebubiaGaykem
28 Kapok
29 Kalgeria
30 Kadam
31 Raintree
32 SilverOak
33 DesiAsopalav
34 Pipal
35 Badam
Schedule25:ConversionforRoadWidths
Followingtableshallbeusedforconversionofroadwidthsfromlengthunitoffeettometric:
Sr.No. RoadWidth(Feet) RoadWidth(Metres)
1 20.00 6.0
2 24.60 7.5
3 30.00 9.0
4 40.00 12.0
5 50.00 15.0
6 60.00 18.0
7 80.00 24.0
8 100.00 30.0

Schedule26:MinimumQualificationandExperienceRequirementsfor
FireSafetyProfessionalsinaBuilding
A. FireOfficer
1. SubofficerCourse(passedfromreputedinstituteorcollege)
B. FireMen
1. ElementaryTraining,or
2. ITIFireMenCourse,or
3. 5yearsexperienceinCityFireBrigade
Schedule27:ListofTextileMillswithinAhmedabadMunicipal
CorporationArea
(ReferRegulationNo.9.2.11,13.0)
Sr. NameofMill TPSNO. FPNo./R.S.No.
No
1 CityofAhmedabad 2(Kankaria) 184
2 The Laxmi Cotton Mill (Ankur 2(Kankaria) 44+45

Mills)
3 AmbicaMills 2(Kankaria) 192+193,194+195
4 TheBhalakiaMills 7(KhokraMahemdabad) 46,22
5 TheBihariMill(M.H.Mill2) 7(KhokraMahemdabad) 30
6 RohitMillsLtd. 7(KhokraMahemdabad) 31/p
7 Mihir(Ashima)TextileMills 7(KhokraMahemdabad) 29
8 Rajnagar2 8(Asarva) 127
9 ManjushriTextiles 8(Asarva) 100+101
10 AryodayJiningMill 8(Asarva) 130+131
11 TheShorackSpinningMillsLtd 8(Asarva) 137
12 The Sarangpur Cotton Mill 9(RajpurHirpur) 56

No.2
13 The Mahendra Silk Mill (Topi 9(RajpurHirpur) 32
Mill)
14 NewCottonMillsLtd 9(RajpurHirpur) 62
15 AnantMillLtd.(AnilSynthetic) 10(Rakhial) 10
16 TheArbudaMill(LalMill) 10(Rakhial) 28
17 TheAjitMillLtd. 10(Rakhial) 83/A+83/B
18 The Ahmedabad New Cotton 10(Rakhial) 150

MillNo.2
19 SomaTextilesLtd 10(Rakhial) 78
20 TheMonogramMill 11(Bapunagar) 191

No
21 MarsdenMillCo.Ltd. 11(Bapunagar) 15
22 TheAmrutaMill(VikramMill) 11(Bapunagar) 63
23 The Gujarat Hoziari Mill (Ganji 11(Bapunagar) 31

Frock Mill) (Kamla Spining and
Menufecturing)
24 TheRaipurMill 11(Bapunagar) 43,47
25 TheVivekanandMillCo.Ltd. 11(Bapunagar) 39
26 NewSwadeshiMill 12(Asarva South Ext.) 16 1 of TPS No. 12 &

(ShaherKotda) 1ofTPSNo.16
27 TheNewCommercialMillsLtd. 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 11
28 TheArunMillsLtd. 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 29
29 NutanMillsLtd. 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 210
30 BansidharMillsLtd. 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 78
31 VijayMillsLtd. 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 44,46
32 AShokaMillLtd. 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 16
33 TheAshokaMillsLtd 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 41
34 TheArvindMillsLtd 12(AsarvaSouthExt.) 10
35 CalicoMills 13(Baherampura) 19to25,32
36 JupitarTextiles 14(Shahibaug) 113+114
37 NewManekchowkMill 14(Shahibaug) 14+13+12+9+11/P
38 Rajnagar 1 14(Shahibaug) 19
(RajnagarSpiningMill)
39 ManekchowkandAhmedabad 14(Shahibaug) 25
40 MaheshwariMill 14(Shahibaug) 110/P/2
41 Star of Gujarat (Girdhardas 14(Shahibaug) 43,44

HarivallabhMill)
42 CommercialAhmedabad 14(Shahibaug) 24

No
43 JyubileeMill 14(Shahibaug) 41
44 JahangirTextiles(JahangirVakil 14(Shahibaug)5 106+108ofTPSNo.14

MillLtd.) (Citywall) &224ofTPSNo.5
45 Ahmedabad Advance Mill 14(Shahibaug) 105
(TheTataAdvanceMill)
46 NewGujaratSyntheticno2 14(Shahibaug) 31/2
47 TheGujaratGinning 14(Shahibaug) 7
48 MotilalHirabhaiMills 14(Shahibaug) 14
4
49 Rustamjahangirmill 14(Shahibaug) 127/p+140
50 TheSilverCottonMillLtd. 16(ShaherKotda) 285
51 TarunCommercial 16(ShaherKotda) 214,215
52 AbhayMill 16(ShaherKotda) 27,28
53 TheAsarvaMillsNo.2 16(ShaherKotda) 26
54 HathisinghMillsCo.Ltd. 16(ShaherKotda) 108
55 RajkumarMillsCo.Ltd. 16(ShaherKotda) 113
56 ThePatelMillsLtd. 16(ShaherKotda) 139
57 TheAhmedabadIndustrialMills 16(ShaherKotda) 196

Ltd.(KalidasMill)
58 RamkrishnaMills 16(ShaherKotda) 211,213
59 TheBharatSuryodayMills 16(ShaherKotda) 303
60 The Gujarat Cotton Mills Ltd. 16(ShaherKotda) 62,73

GujaratSyntheticmillsLtd
61 BharatkhandCottonMillsLtd. 16(ShaherKotda) 17
62 Aryoday Spining Weaving Mills 16(ShaherKotda) 4,6

Ltd.
63 HimadriTextileMill 16(ShaherKotda) 114
64 Ahmedabad Cotton (Bagicha) 16(ShaherKotda) 187

millNo.2

No
65 TheAmbicaMills 16 (Shaher Kotda) 7 304 of TPS No.16,
(KhokraMahemdabad) 2ofTPSno.7
66 SaraspurMillsLtd. 16(ShaherKotda) 81
67 SaraspurBalapirMillsLtd. 16(ShaherKotda) 59
68 ManeklalHarilalMills 16(ShaherKotda) 104/1
69 TheNewRajpurMillsLtd 16(ShaherKotda) 133
70 New Textile Mill 18(Sarangpur) 17,18,20

(AhmedabadTextileMill)
71 The Sarangpur (Sahyog mill) 18(Sarangpur) 25
CottonMillno1
72 NewGujaratSyntheticno3 18(Sarangpur) 31,32,33
73 TheAhmedabadCottonMills 18(Sarangpur) 21,27
74 The Ahmedabad Kaisar Hind 18(Sarangpur) 14,15

Mills
75 TheCottonMills 18(Sarangpur) 12/2+13
76 FineNitingMills 30(AsarvaNorthExtension) 247
77 RadhaKishanTextile 45 (KhokraMahemdabad R. S. no 35
Ghodasar1) F.P.no1
78 Prasad Mill Raikhad
(RaikhadMill) City Survey No. 4831,
4832, 4884 to 4887,
4916
Schedule28:IllustrationsofInternalRoadandApproachRoad

Form1:ApplicationforRegisteringasPersononRecord
(RegulationNo.4.1.1)
To
TheChiefExecutiveAuthority/MunicipalCommissioner
UrbanDevelopmentAuthority/MunicipalCorporation
Ahmedabad
1.Name: ____________________________________________________________
2.LocalAddress: __________________________________________________________

3.PermanentAddress: _______________________________________________________

4.Telephone/FaxNo: _______________________________________________________
5.Qualification: ________________________________________________________
6.MembershipofProfessional:____________________________________________________
Associations (indicateappropriateprofessionalaffiliations)
7.Experience(No.ofyears):_____________________________________________________
8. Previous years Registration: _____________________________________________________

No.
9.NameofEmployer: _________________________________________________________
(ifemployed)
Sir/Madam,
Kindlyregistermeas____________(ArchitectonRecord/EngineeronRecord/StructuralEngineer
on Record/Clerk of Works on Record/ FPCOR/ Developer) of the Competent Authority. I meet
withtheminimumqualificationsandcompetencerequirementsasspecifiedinRegulationNo.4.0
andschedule7.0.Relevantdocumentsattestingtothesameareattachedherewith.
Iherebyundertaketoabidebyallrules,regulations,standingorders,requisitionsandinstructions
given by the Competent Authority and shall carry out my responsibilities as prescribed in the
DevelopmentRegulations.IalsounderstandthatifIfailtoperformmyresponsibilitiesasabove,
theCompetentAuthorityreservestherighttoderegisterme,forfeitmysecuritydepositandtake
otherappropriateactionasdefinedintheDevelopmentRegulationsandaspertheprovisionsof
theAct.
NameoftheApplicant: ___________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________
Form2:CertificateofUndertakingforArchitectonRecord
(SeeRegulationNo.4.4,4.5.1andSchedule4a,4b,4c)
To
Ahmedabad
Proposedbuilding:_____________________________________________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:_____________________________ AreaofthePlot:_________________________
SurveyNo.:___________________________ CitySurveyNo.:_________________________
InwardNo.:___________________________ FinalPlotNo.:___________________________
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:________________atVillage:_________________________________
Addressofproposedbuilding:____________________________________________________
NameoftheOwner/Developer:_________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
IamcurrentlyregisteredasArchitectonRecordwiththeCompetentAuthority.
I hereby certify that I am appointed as the Architect on Record to prepare the plans, sections
and details as required under the Development Regulations for the above mentioned project
and that I have prepared and signed the same and that the execution of the project shall be
carried out under my direction and supervision of supervisor or owner, as per the approved
drawings.IamfullyconversantwiththeprovisionsoftheRegulations,whichareinforce,and
about my duties and responsibilities under the same and I undertake to fulfill them in all
respects,exceptunderthecircumstancesofnaturalcalamities.
Ifullyunderstandthatincasemycertificateisfoundtobefalse,orifitisfoundthatIhavenot
fulfilledmyresponsibilitiesasprescribedtherein,theCompetentAuthorityshallbeatlibertyto
penalizemeaspertheprovisionsoftheAct.

Name: ________________________

RegistrationNo.: ________________________

Address: ________________________

________________________

Tel.No.: ________________________

Signature:
Date: _______________________
Form2A:CertificateofUndertakingforEngineeronRecord
To
Ahmedabad
(Titleofthework)
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:________________atVillage:_________________________________
Addressofproposedbuilding:___________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
IamcurrentlyregisteredasEngineeronRecordwiththeCompetentAuthority.
IherebycertifythatIamappointedastheEngineeronRecordtopreparetheplans,sectionsand
details as required under the Development Regulations for the above mentioned project and
thatIhavepreparedandsignedthesameandthattheexecutionoftheprojectshallbecarried
outundermydirectionandsupervisionofsupervisororowner,aspertheapproveddrawings.I
am fully conversant with the provisions of the Regulations, which are in force, and about my
dutiesandresponsibilitiesunderthesameandIundertaketofulfilltheminallrespects,except
underthecircumstancesofnaturalcalamities.

Name: ________________________
RegistrationNo.: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
Tel.No.: ________________________

Signature:
Date: ________________________
Form2B:CertificateofUndertakingforStructuralEngineerandDeveloper
/OwneronRecord
To
Ahmedabad
Proposedbuilding:______________________________________________________________
(Titleofthework)
SurveyNo.:___________________________ CitySurveyNo.:__________________________
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:________________atVillage:________________________________
Sir/Madam,
IamcurrentlyregisteredasStructuralEngineeronRecordwiththeCompetentAuthority.
This is to certify that I am appointed as the Structural Engineer on Record to prepare the
structuralreport, structural details andstructural drawings for the abovementionedproject. I
am fully conversant with the Regulations and of my duties and responsibilities under the
Regulations and assure that I shall fulfill them in all respects. I have prepared and signed the
structural design and drawings of the proposed building as per the prevailing Indian Standard
Specificationsandfurthercertifyitsstructuralsafetyandstabilityindesign.
Name: ________________________
RegistrationNo.: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
Tel.No.: ________________________

Signature:
Date: ________________________
Form2C:CertificateofUndertakingforClerkofWorksonRecord
To
Ahmedabad
(Titleofthework)
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:__________________atVillage:______________________________
NameoftheOwner/Developer:__________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
IamcurrentlyregisteredasClerkofWorksonRecordwiththeCompetentAuthority.
ThisistocertifythatIamappointedastheClerkofWorksonRecordfortheabovementioned
project.IamfullyawareofmydutiesandresponsibilitiesundertheRegulationsandassurethat
Ishall fulfillthem in allrespects. . I shall undertake allnecessarymeasures, including but not
limited to adequate inspection during construction, to ensure that the construction of the
building is undertaken in accordance with the detailed design and specifications provided by
______________________ (nameof theArchitect on Record) and_______________ (nameof
theStructuralEngineeronRecord),and,withthesanctioneddesignandspecifications.
IundertakenottosupervisemorethantenworksatagiventimeasprovidedinDevelopment
Regulations.
I undertake not to supervise work simultaneously at one point of time on any other sites
duringmysupervisionoftheexecutionofthiswork.

Name: ________________________
RegistrationNo.: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
Tel.No.: ________________________
Signature:
Date: ________________________
Form2E:CertificateofUndertakingforFireProtectionConsultanton
Record
To
Ahmedabad
(Titleofthework)
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:__________________atVillage:_______________________________
NameoftheOwner/Developer:__________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
IamcurrentlyregisteredasFireProtectionConsultantonRecordwiththeChiefFireOfficer.
IherebycertifythatIhavebeenappointedastheFireProtectionConsultantonRecordofthe
proposed building. I am fully conversant with the Regulations and of my duties and
responsibilities under the Regulations and assure that I shall fulfill them in all respects. I have
preparedandsignedthefiresafetydrawingsoftheproposedbuildingaspertheRegulationsand
furthercertifyitsfiresafety.
Name: ________________________
RegistrationNo.: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
Tel.No.: ________________________
Signature:
Date: ________________________

Form3: NoticetotheCompetentAuthorityofNonComplianceof
BuildingtoSanctionedDesignandSpecifications
(SeeRegulationNos.4.5.1,4.5.2,4.5.3,4.5.4and4.5.5)
To
Ahmedabad
(Titleofthework)
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:__________________atVillage:______________________________
Addressofproposedbuilding:___________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
I am currently registered as _________ (Architect/Engineer/Structural Engineer/Clerk of
Works/Fire Protection Consultant) on Record with the Competent Authority. I have been
appointedas_________(Architect/Engineer/StructuralEngineer/ClerkofWorks/FireProtection
Consultant)onRecordfortheproposedbuilding.
This is to bring to your notice that construction of the building is not being undertaken in
accordance with the sanctioned design and specifications and/or with the following
DevelopmentRegulations.Detailsofnoncomplianceareasfollows:
1.
2.
Name: ________________________
RegistrationNo.: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
Tel.No.: ________________________
Signature:
Date: ________________________
Form4: NoticetotheCompetentAuthorityofDiscontinuationas
PersononRecord
(SeeRegulationNos.4.5.1,4.5.2,4.5.3,4.5.4and4.5.5)

To
Ahmedabad
(Titleofthework)
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:___________________atVillage:_____________________________
Sir/Madam,
ThisistobringtoyournoticethatIhavebeenrelievedofmyresponsibility/haverelievedmyself
ofmyresponsibilityas___________(Architect/Engineer/StructuralEngineer/ClerkofWorks)on
Recordfortheproposedbuilding,witheffectfrom________________(date).
Iwishtoplaceonrecordthatwitheffectfromthesaiddate,Ishallneitherbeassociatedwith
this building nor be responsible for its compliance to the sanctioned design and specifications
andtotheDevelopmentRegulations.
Name: ________________________
RegistrationNo.: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
Tel.No.: ________________________
Signature:
Date: _____________________

Form5: ApplicationforDevelopmentPermissionforBuilding
(SeeRegulationNo.5.1)
FORMNO.C.
(SeeRule9)
Applicationfordevelopmentpermissionundersections27,34and49ofG.T.P.&U.D.Act.1976
/TheNoticeu./s.253and254oftheB.P.M.C.Act,1949.
To,
TheChiefExecutiveAuthority/MunicipalCommissioner,
UrbanDevelopmentAuthority/MunicipalCorporation.
I/Weherebyapplyforpermissionfordevelopmentasdescribedintheaccompanyingmapsand
drawings. The names of the persons employed by me for the preparation of plans, structural
detailsandsupervisionoftheworkareaasunder:
a)TheplansarepreparedbyRegisteredArchitect/Engineer:______________________
b) The structural report, details and drawings are to be prepared and supplied by Registered
StructuralEngineer:_____________________________________________
c) The site supervision of the construction work will be done by Registered Clerk of
Work:_______________________________
I have read the Development Regulation framed by the Authority under the provisions of the
relevantActandclaimtobefullyconversantwithit.Ishallfulfillmydutiesandresponsibilitiesin
accordancewiththeprovisionsoftheDevelopmentRegulations.

SignatureofOwner/Developeror

Owners/ Authorizedagentofowner:

Applicantsself
attested
photograph
Date:
No. Title Details

1 OwnershipDetails
1.1 ApplicantsName
Postal Address for
1.2
correspondence
1.3 AddressofLandinQuestion
Applicants interest/title in
1.4 land with respect of record
ofrights
2 LandDetailsLegal
2.1 LandDescription
2.2 VillageName
TPS/ Revenue village/
2.3
Gamtal
FPNo/RevenueSurveyNo./
2.4
CSNo
2.5 SubPlotNo/TenementNo
2.6 Detailsof7/12attached
2.7 Ward
2.8 Zone(BeforeDP2021)
2.9 Zone(AfterDP2021)
Details of Approval before
2.10
taken.
3 TypeofCaseforApplication
3.1 New
3.2 Revision
3.3 Reopen
3.4 Master
3.5 Renewal
3.6 Addition/Alteration
Land Occupancy Type Tick as Land Occupancy
4 Tickasapplicable
Existing applicable TypeProposed
4.1 Vacant Vacant
4.2 PartlyBuilt Partly Built
4.3 FullyBuilt Fully Built
5 SiteDetails
Width of Road Abutting the Non TP Road/DP

Site TPRoad Road/OtherRoad BRTSCorridor
5.1 Road1:FrontSide
Road 2: Other than Front
5.2
Side
5.3
Side
5.4
Side
SeismicDetails Yes/No ZoneNo. Details
5.5 SeismicZone
Crownlevel Level of Elevation

BuildingunitLevel (inmeters) (inmeters) Details
5.6 Buildingunit
Available by Local

WaterSupply Government/Authority BoreWell
Water Supply Facility in
5.7
Buildingunit
Available by Local

Drainage Government/Authority NotAvailable
Drainage Facility in Building
5.8
unit
Percolation Pit/
StormWater CityNetwork Percolating Well/
RechargePit
Storm Water Facility in
5.9
Buildingunit
AMC/ AUDA/ Local

SolidWasteDisposal Government/Authority None
Solid Waste Disposal Facility
5.10
inBuildingunit
Electricity AvailablebyTorrent/GEB/Other None
ElectricityfacilityinBuilding
5.11
unit
6 LandUseDetails
ExistingUse Details
Use Sub Total Max. No.of Max.Building Total Built
Use type Units Floor Height. upArea
6.1 Residential
6.2 Commercial
6.3 MixedUse
6.4 Industrial
6.5 Others(pleasespecify)
ProposedUse(asperUseClassificationinPlanningRegulation9.3)
Use Sub Total Max. No.of Max.Building Total Built
Use type Units Floor Height. upArea
6.6 Dwelling
6.7 Mercantile
6.8 Business
6.9 Educational
6.10 Assembly
6.11 Institutional
6.12 Religious
6.13 Hospitality
6.14 Sports&Leisure
6.15 Parks
6.16 ServiceEstablishment
6.17 Industrial
6.18 Storage
6.19 Transport
6.20 Agriculture
6.21 TemporaryUse
6.22 PublicUtility
6.23 PublicInstitutional
PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING WHERE APPLICABLE (Development Application for uses:
7 Mercantile, Business, Hospitality, Service Establishment, Industrial, Storage, Transport &
PublicUtility)
DETAILS
Nature & Manner of
7.1
Workingofthedevelopment
Arrangements proposed for
loading and unloading of
7.2
goods from Industrial or
CommercialVehicle
Arrangements proposed for
7.3 disposal of industrial waste
effluent
SignatureofOwner/Developeror
Authorizedagentofowner:
Form5A: ApplicationforDevelopmentPermissionforBrickkiln,Mining
andQuarrying
FORMNO.C(a)
(SeeRule9andRegulationNo.5.1)
ApplicationforpermissionofBrickkiln,MiningandQuarryingunderSection27,GujaratTown
PlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct,1976.
To,
TheChiefExecutiveAuthority/MunicipalCommissioner,
UrbanDevelopmentAuthority/MunicipalCorporation.
I/We hereby apply for permission for development as described below. I/We are applying for
developmentonthislandforthefirsttime.I/Wecertifythatalltermsandconditionslaiddown
in the development permission granted during last year/previous years have been scrupulous
observed.
Signature:
Date:
Form5A:ApplicationforDevelopmentPermissionforBrickKiln,MiningandQuarrying
OwnershipDetails
ApplicantsName
PostalAddressforcorrespondence
1
AddressofLandinQuestion
Applicantsinterest/titleinlandwithrespect
ofrecordofrights
LandDetailsLegal

LandDescription
VillageName
TPS/Revenuevillage/Gamtal
FPNo/RevenueSurveyNo./CSNo
2
SubPlotNo/TenementNo
Detailsof7/12attached
Ward
Zone(BeforeDP2021)
Zone(AfterDP2021)
DetailsofApprovalbeforetaken.
Waslandinquestionusedforbrickkiln/mining/quarryinginthepast?
3
Yes/No IfYESpleasespecifythedetailsbelow
WhetherDevelopmentPermissionandN.A.permissionwereobtainedinpast?
4
Yes/No IfYESpleasespecifythedetailsbelow
5 Totalareaoflandinquestion:
6 PresentUseofLand:
7 ProposedUseofLand:
Mention the area of land used for above
8 mentionedusessofar(sq.mts).
Indicatethesameonsiteplan
Mention the proposed area to be used.
9
(sq.mts)Indicatethesameonsiteplan
Mentionthedurationforwhichpermission

issought(inmonth/year)
10
Mention timelimit for completion or
terminationofsuchuse(inmonth/year)
ForRenewalofPermission
11 CaseNo.andDateofpreviousPermission
AmountoftheSecurityDeposit
Form6A: AreaStatementforBuildings
(SeeSchedule4a)

FORM6A:AREASTATEMENT
AreaStatementForLand
Details SupportingDocumentsProvided
No Title
(Areainsq.mts) Yes/No/Notrequired
A BuildingunitArea
(a)AsperRevenue
A.1
Record
A.2 (b)AsperTPSRecord
A.3 (c)Persitecondition
B DeductionArea
(a)Roads(proposedor
B.1
underprocess)
(b) reservations ( under
TP or DP or any other
B.2
Statutory Plans/Under
provisionofGDR)
B.3 Areanotinpossession
B.4 Other
C NetArea
EXISTING
SupportingDocuments
Details
No Title Provided
(Areainsq.mts/Nos./mts)
Yes/No/Notrequired
Required Provided
1 CommonPlot
WidthofRoadSide
2
Margin
WidthofOtherthan
2.1
RoadSideMargin
2.2 TotalMarginalArea
3 WidthofInternalRoad
3.1 InternalRoadArea
TotalPermissible
4
Groundcoverage
PermissibleFSIBase(as
5
peroldDP)
PermissibleFSI
6
Chargeable
7 FSIConsumed
8 GroundCoverage
TotalBuilt Noof Drawings
8 Use UseSubtype upArea(in Units Provided
sq.mts) Yes/No
ExistingUseasperold

DP
8.1 Residential
8.2 Commercial
8.3 MixedUse
8.4 Industrial
8.5 Others(pleasespecify)
8.6 Total
FloorArea/
Numbersof BuiltupArea
9 Floors PaymentFSI(insq.mts)
Units /FSI(in
sq.mts)
ProvideDetailsforindividualBuilding
9.1 HollowPlinth
9.2 GroundFloor
9.3 TypicalFloor
FloorsotherthanTypical
9.4
Floor
9.5 Total
9.6 Totalofallbuildings
Building Numberof
9.7 Building
Heightinmts Floors
TotalUnit Detailsofunitarea
Numbersof
10 DwellingUnits Area (Size)ofIndividualUnit
Units
(insq.mts) (insq.mts)
10.1 1BHK
10.2 2BHK
10.3 3BHK
10.4 4BHK
10.6 Morethan4BHK
Others(eg.Studiounits,
10.7
penthouseetc.)
OtherthanDwelling
10.8
Units
10.9 Total
Areaper
Numberof
11 Basement Basement(in TotalBasementArea
Basement
sq.mts)
11.1 Basement1:Area
11.2 Basement2:Area
11.3 Others
ExistingAreaStatementForParking
12 Parking Area(insq.mts) Percentage(%)
Areaunderparking
____________%of
12.1 (includingvisitors
TotalBuiltupArea
parking)
____________%of
12.2 VisitorsParking
TotalParkingArea

PROPOSED
Supporting
Details DocumentsProvided
No Title
(Areainsq.mts/Nos./mts) Yes/No/Not
required
Required Provided
13 CommonPlot
Additional 6% for Thick
13.1
Plantation
13.2 No.ofPercolationWells
13.3 No.ofTrees
Width of Margin Road
14
Side
Width of Margin Other
14.1
thanRoadSide
14.2 TotalMarginArea
15 InternalRoadWidth
15.1 InternalRoadArea
BuiltupAreainCommon
16
Plot
16.1 BuiltupAreainMargins
17 TotalDevelopableArea
PermissibleFSIBase(as
18
pernewDP)
Permissible FSI
18.1
Chargeable
18.2 FSIUtilised
19 GroundCoverage
ProposedUse(as
Drawings
describedinSectionC Builtup Area Noof
20 UseSubtype Provided
9.3UseClassification (insq.mts) Units
Yes/No
Table)
20.1 Dwelling
20.2 Mercantile
20.3 Business
20.4 Educational
20.5 Assembly
20.6 Institutional
20.8 Religious
20.9 Hospitality
20.10 Sports&Leisure
20.11 Parks
20.12 ServiceEstablishment
20.13 Industrial
20.14 Storage
20.15 Transport
20.16 Agriculture
20.17 TemporaryUse
20.18 PublicUtility
20.19 PublicInstitutional
20.20 Total
FloorArea/
Numbersof PaymentFSI(in
21 Floors/Levels BuiltupArea
Units sq.mts)
/FSI(insq.mts)
21.1 Basement
21.2 HollowPlinth
21.3 GroundFloor
21.4 TypicalFloor
FloorsotherthanTypical
21.5
Floor
21.6 Total
Detailsofunitarea
Numbersof TotalUnitArea (Size)ofIndividual
22 DwellingUnits
Units (insq.mts) Unit
(insq.mts)
22.1 1BHK
22.2 2BHK
22.3 3BHK
22.4 4BHK
22.5 MoreThan4BHK
Others(eg.Studiounits,
22.6
penthouseetc.)
OtherThanDwelling
22.7
Units
22.8 Total
23 Building BuildingHeightInmeters NumberofFloors
PROPOSEDAREASTATEMENTFORPARKING
24 Parking Area(insq.mts) Percentage(%)
ParkingArearequiredasper ____________%of
24.1
Regulation(pleasespecifyin% TotalBuiltupArea
aswellasarea)
ProposedParkingArea(please ____________%of
24.2
specifyin%aswellasarea) TotalBuiltupArea
Visitorsparkingarearequiredat
____________%of
24.3 GroundLevel(pleasespecifyin
TotalParkingArea
%aswellasarea)
Visitorsparkingareaprovidedat
____________%of
24.4 GroundLevel(pleasespecifyin
TotalParkingArea
%aswellasarea)
No.of
No.ofParking
Area Parking
25 Parking spacesfor4
(insq.mts) spacesfor
wheelers
2wheelers
ProposedParkingonGround
25.1
Level(includingHollowPlinth)
ProposedParkingonBasement
25.2
Level
ProposedParkingonlevels
25.3
aboveHollowPlinth
25.4 Total
Buildtoline
*BUILDINGUNIT(PLOT)ASMENTIONEDINLOCALAREAPLAN,PLEASEPROVIDETHE
FOLLOWINGDETAILS.
1 LengthofBuildtoLine ______________inmeters
LengthofBuildtoLineco
2 incidingthefrontfaadeofthe ______________inmeters
building
PercentageoflengthofBuildto
3 linecoincidingthefrontfaade ________________%
ofthebuilding
ProposalDetails
Descriptionofproposedproperty
Scaleof
ListofDrawings No.ofCopies North Remarks
drawing
Plans
LayoutPlan
Siteplan
DetailedPlan
Sections
Elevations
Services & Amenities
Plan
LandscapePlan
RefDescriptionoflastapprovedplans
Date
(ifany)
Form6B: AreaStatementforSubdivisionandAmalgamationofLand
(SeeSchedule4B)

A AreaStatement Sq
Mts.
ForSubdivision/ 1. AreaofPlot/Plots I. List of Drawing No. of
attached copies
Amalgamation/ InternalRoadArea
LayoutofLand Commonplot/Plots
AmalgamatedArea(incase
ofamalgamation)
2. Deductionfor:
(a)Proposedroads Date
(b)Anyreservation II.Ref. & Description of
(c)NotinPossession Last approved plans if
(d)Other any
SITEPLAN Total:(a+b+c+d)
[under regulation 3. Netareaofplot(12)
no. 3.3 IV and VI 4. (incaseofSubDivision) III. Description of proposed
(a)] Commonplot/Plots developmentandproperty
Layout Plan InternalRoads
[under regulation 5 Balance area of Sub
no.3.3VII(b)] plot/subplots(34)
PermissibleF.S.I.
Total Builtup area IV.
permissible
Existingfloorarea Northline Scale Remarks
F.S.I.
Notes:
V.Certificate
Certified that the plot under
referencewassurveyed
by me on ___________ and the
dimensions of sides etc. of plot
state on plan are as measure on
site and the area so worked out
tallies with the area stated in
documentofownership/T.P.record.
Architect/EngineerSignature.
VI.Signatories
Signatory,Nameandaddresswith
Regn.No.
Owner/
Developer/
Architect/
Engineer/
Clerkofworks/Sitesupervisor
Form7: Grant/RefusalofDevelopmentPermission
(SeeRegulationNo.5.1.5,5.2.5,5.3.5)

FORMNO.D.
DEVELOPMENTPERMISSION
Permission is hereby granted/refused under Section 29(1) (i)/29(1)(ii)/29(1)(iii), 34, 49(1)(b) of

theGujarat Town PlanningandUrbanDevelopmentAct,1976 /underSection253and254of
BombayProvincialMunicipalCorporationAct,1949.
To______________________________________ (Nameofperson)
For_____________________________________ (Descriptionofwork)
Onthefollowingconditions/grounds
Conditions:
(incaseofgrant)
Subjecttothesubmissionofdetailedworkingdrawings,andstructuraldrawing(s)alongwith
soilinvestigationreportbeforethecommencementofthework.
Grounds:
(incaseofrefusal)
a. Documents/N.O.C.etc.:
Followingdocuments/plans/N.O.C./undertakingsasmentionedinformno.1arenotsubmitted.
b. SiteClearance:
I. SiteisnotclearedaspertheprovisionsofDevelopmentPlanwithrespectto
Roadline
Reservations
Zone
Other(specify)
II. SiteisnotclearedaspertheprovisionofT.P.Scheme........withrespectto
Road
Reservation
Finalplot
Other(specify)
III. ProposeduseisnotpermissibleaccordingtothewidthofroadaspertheProvisionNo.
11.2.

c. ScrutinyofLayout:
FollowingprovisionsarenotaspertheDevelopmentRegulations:
Setback
Margin
Commonplot
Internalroads
Parkingspace
Groundcoverage
Anyother(specify)
d. ScrutinyofBuildingRequirements:
FollowingprovisionsarenotaspertheDevelopmentRegulations.
F.S.I.
Height
Ventilation
Openairspace
ProvisionsforFireprotection
Anyother(specify)

ForTheChiefExecutiveAuthority/MunicipalCommissioner
Ahmedabad

Form8: ApplicationforRevisingDevelopmentPermission
(SeeRegulationNo.5.2.1)
To
Ahmedabad
Proposedbuilding:___________________________________________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:____________________________ AreaofthePlot:________________________
SurveyNo.:__________________________ CitySurveyNo.:________________________
BlockNo.:___________________________ FinalPlotNo.:__________________________
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:______________________________________________________
Addressandlocationofproposedbuilding:_______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
I am the Owner/Developer of the plot and wish to undertake construction of the proposed
buildingontheplot.
TheDevelopmentPermissionNo.______hasbeengrantedtomebytheCompetentAuthority
vide Letter No. _____ dated ________. I wish to vary the sanctioned layout of the proposed
building. I shall be responsible for ensuring that the building complies with the Development
Regulations.
IrequestthattheRevisedDevelopmentPermissionbegrantedtome.
NameoftheOwner/Developer: ___________________________

Address: ___________________________
___________________________
Tel.No.: ___________________________

Signature:
Date: ___________________________
Form9: ApplicationforRevalidatingDevelopmentPermission
To
Ahmedabad
Proposedbuilding:______________________________________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:__________________________ AreaofthePlot:_____________________
SurveyNo.:________________________ CitySurveyNo.:_____________________
BlockNo.:_________________________ FinalPlotNo.:_______________________
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:__________________________________________________
Addressandlocationofproposedbuilding:___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
I am the Owner/Developer of the plot and wish to undertake construction of the proposed
buildingontheBuildingunit.
TheDevelopmentPermissionhas been granted to mebythe Competent AuthorityvideLetter

No.______dated_______.TheDevelopmentPermissionthatwasissuedon_______________
(date) by the Competent Authority shall lapse on ____________ (date) due to
_________________.
IshallberesponsibleforensuringthatthebuildingcomplieswiththeDevelopmentRegulations.
IrequestthattheRevalidatedDevelopmentPermissionbegrantedtome.

Address: ___________________________
___________________________
Tel.No.: ___________________________

Signature:
Date: ___________________________
Form10: NoticeforCommencementofConstruction
To
Ahmedabad
FileNo:______________________________
Dated:______________________________
Proposedbuilding:__________________________________________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:_______________________AreaofthePlot:______________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the construction of the proposed building shall commence on
_______________ (date). The construction of the building shall be undertaken in compliance
withthesanctioneddrawingsandtheDevelopmentRegulations.
EnclosedwiththisNoticeare:
1) Detailed Working Drawings including structural design and specifications duly verified and
certifiedbytheAORorEORandSEORfortheproject.
NameoftheAOR/EOR:_________________ NameoftheOwner/Developer:____________
RegistrationNo.: _________________ Address: ___________________
Address: _________________ ___________________
_________________ Tel.No.: ___________________
Tel.No.: _________________ Signature:
Signature: Date: ___________________
Date: _________________
NameoftheCOWOR: ___________________
NameoftheSEOR: _________________
RegistrationNo.: ___________________
RegistrationNo.: _________________
Address: ___________________
Address: _________________
___________________
_________________
Tel.No.: ___________________
Tel.No.: _________________
Signature:
Signature:
Date: ___________________
Date __________________
Form11: NoticeofProgressofConstruction
To
Ahmedabad.
FileNo:_____________________________
Dated:______________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:_______________________AreaofthePlot:_____________________________
Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the construction of the proposed building has reached the following
stage:
No Stage Date
1. Plinthlevel
2. GroundFloor
3. Middlestorey
4. Laststorey
The construction of the building is in compliance with the sanctioned drawings and the
DevelopmentRegulations.Wedeclarethattheamendedplanisnotnecessaryatthisstage.
NameoftheAOR/EOR:__________________
NameoftheOwner/Developer:__________
RegistrationNo.: ___________________
Address: __________________
Address: ___________________
Tel.No.: __________________
Tel.No.: ___________________
Signature:
Signature:
Date: __________________
Date: ___________________

NameoftheSEOR: ___________________ NameoftheCOWOR: ___________________

RegistrationNo.: ___________________ RegistrationNo.: ___________________
Address: ___________________ Address: ___________________
Tel.No.: ___________________ Tel.No.: ___________________
Signature: Signature:
Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________
Form12: NoticeofCompletionofConstructionandCompliance
Certification
To
Ahmedabad
FileNo:_____________________________
Dated:______________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:________________________AreaofthePlot:______________________________
Addressandlocationofproposedbuilding:________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
Thisistonotifyyouthattheconstructionoftheproposedbuildinghasbeencompletedunder
oursupervision.
Weherebycertifythattheconstructionofthebuildinghasbeenundertakenincompliancewith
thesanctioneddrawingsandtheDevelopmentRegulations.Wedeclarethatthebuildingistobe
used for ____________purpose as per approved plan and it shall not be changed without
obtainingwrittenpermission.
Anysubsequentchangefromthecompletiondrawingswillbeourresponsibility.
NameoftheOwner/Developer:______________
Address: _____________________
_____________________
Tel.No.: _____________________
Signature:
Date: ____________________
NameoftheSEOR: ___________________ NameoftheAOR/EOR:__________________

RegistrationNo.: ___________________ RegistrationNo.: __________________
Address: ___________________ Address: __________________
Tel.No.: ___________________ Tel.No.: __________________
Signature: Signature:
Date: ___________________ Date: __________________
Form13: ApplicationforBuildingUsePermission
To
Ahmedabad
FileNo:_____________________________
Dated:______________________________
Proposedbuilding:_________________________________________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:_______________________AreaofthePlot:______________________________
Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that the proposed building/ part of the building has been completed in
compliancewiththesanctioneddrawingsandtheDevelopmentRegulations.
Enclosedwiththisapplicationare:
1. Notice of Completion of Construction and Compliance Certification as prescribed in Form
No.12;
2. OnesetofCompletionPlansandasbuiltdrawings,dulycertifiedbythePOR;
3. Form No. 2/2A: Certificates of Undertaking by the Architect on Record or Engineer on
Record;andformNo.2E:CertificatesofundertakingbytheFPCOR
4. FormNo.2B:CertificatesofUndertakingbytheStructuralEngineeronRecord,
5. FormNo.2C:CertificatesofUndertakingbytheClerkofWorksonRecord,
6. ClearancefromChiefFireOfficer,Ahmedabad,asapplicable&mentionedinScheduleNo.23
7. A copyof validRegistrationCertificate of thePersonsonRecordissuedbythe Competent
Authority.
8. CertificateofliftInspector(Govt.ofGujarat)forbuildingstallerthan15mts.
WerequestthattheBuildingUsePermissionbegrantedtothebuilding.Anysubsequentchange
fromthecompletiondrawingswillbeourresponsibility.

Address: ___________________________
___________________________
Tel.No.: ___________________________

Signature:
Date: ___________________________
Form14: Grant/RefusalofBuildingUsePermission

To
____________________________________
FileNo:_____________________________
Dated:______________________________
(Titleofthework)
PlotNo.:______________________AreaofthePlot:_______________________________
With reference to your Application No: _______________ dated: ______________, I am

directedtoinformyouthattheBuildingunithasbeeninspectedondate___________andthe
development is as per sanctioned design and specifications; and that Building Use Permission
hasbeengranted.Thebuilding/partofbuildingmaybeusedaspersanctioneddrawings.This
Building Use Permission is to be read in conjunction with all other documents and drawings
whichareenclosedaspertheprovisionsofRegulationNo7.1.1/7.1.2anditsSchedules,andthat
allsuchdocuments,drawingsandspecificationsformpartofthisBuildingUsePermission.
OR
With reference to your Application No: _______________ dated: ______________, I am

directedtoinformyouIamdirectedtoinformyouthattheBuildingunithasbeeninspectedon
date___________ and that a Building Use Permission has not been granted on the following
grounds:
1.
2.
Yoursfaithfully

ForTheChiefExecutiveAuthority/MunicipalCommissioner
Ahmedabad
Form15: StructuralInspectionReport
(SeeRegulationNo.26.2,Schedule17)

(This form has to be completed by registered Structural Engineer on Record after his site
Inspectionandverificationregardingcomplianceofallrecommendationbytheowner,whichin
the opinion of the registered Structural Engineer on Record is necessary for safety of the
structure)

No Description Information Notes
1. Title, Location and Address of the building including
T.P.No,F.P.No,etc
2. NameofPresentOwner
3. NameofStructuralEngineeronRecord
4. Useofthebuilding
5. Yearofconstruction
Yearofsubsequentadditions
Natureofadditionsoralterations
6. DateofLastInspectionReport
SEORforLastInspectionReport
7. Class1Building
8. Class2Building
9. Typeofstructure
Loadbearingwalls
R.C.Cframe
R.C.CframeandShearwalls
Steelframe
10. Soildata IS:1893Cl.6.3.5.2
Typeofsoil IS:1904
Designsafebearingcapacity
Anychangesubsequenttoconstruction
Anyopenexcavationpit
Anywaterbodynearby
Proximityofdrain
Undergroundwatertank
Outletsofrainwaterpipes
Settlements

(a)Function (b)Framedconstruction
Residence Apartments Office Shoppin School, Hostel Audit Factory
(with or (with or Bldg. gcentre College oria
without Without
shops shops
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A. Load
bearing
masonry wall
construction
B. Framed
structure
construction Critical Brick RCC Stone Timber Steel
and structural load
materials bearing
element
Roof RCC Timber RBC Steel Jack
Floor arch
Part2Loadbearingmasonrybuildings
Description Information Notes
1. Buildingcategory
2. Anycracksinmasonrywalls
Extentofcracks
Locationofcracks
Sketchofcracks,ifnecessary
3. Recommendations,ifany
Part3ReinforcedConcreteframedbuildings
1. TypeofBuilding
2. Anycracksinbeams
Extentofcracks
Probablecauses
3. Anycracksincolumns
Extentofcracks
Probablecauses
4. Anycracksinslab
Extentofcracks
Probablecauses
Spillingofconcreteorplasterofslab
CorrosionofReinforcement
5. CoverSpell
Part3ReinforcedConcreteframedbuildings
6. Exposureofreinforcement
7. Subsequentdamagebyuserfortakingpipes,
conduits,hangingfansoranyotherfixtures,
etc.
8. Loadsinexcessofdesignloads
Part4BuildingsinStructuralSteel
1. Buildingcategory
2. Painting
3. Corrosion
4. Joints,nuts,bolts,rivets,welds,gussetplates
5. Bendingorbucklingofmembers
6. Base plate connections with columns of
pedestal
7. Loadsinexcessofdesignloads
Thisistocertifythattheaboveisacorrectrepresentationoffactsasgiventomebytheowner
andasdeterminedbymeafterSiteInspectiontothebestofmyabilityandjudgment.
The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate safety of the structure are compiled
withbytheownertomyentiresatisfaction.
NameoftheSEOR: _____________________
RegistrationNo.: _____________________
Address: _____________________
_____________________
Tel.No.: _____________________
Signature:
Date: _____________________
Form16: FireSafetyCertificate
(SeeRegulationNo.24.0,Schedule17)
To
Ahmedabad
ExistingBuilding:____________________________________________________________
SurveyNo.:__________________________ CitySurveyNo.:_________________________
BlockNo.:___________________________ FinalPlotNo.:__________________________
SubPlot/PropertyNo.:______________________________________________________
Addressandlocationofexistingbuilding:__________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
NameofOwner:____________________________________________________________
TypeofStructure:__________________________________________________________
Sir/Madam,
IamcurrentlyregisteredasFireProtectionConsultantonRecordfortheabovebuilding.
This is to notify that I have inspected the above building on _______ and to the best of my
knowledge;Icertifythatthefiresafetyofthebuildinghasnotbeencompromisedduetolackof
maintenance.

NameoftheFPCOR: _____________________
RegistrationNo.: _____________________
Address: _____________________
_____________________
Tel.No.: _____________________

Signature:
Date: _____________________
FORMNo2D:Certificateundertakingforhazardsafetyrequirement
(SeeRegulationNo.26.7.1andSchedule4a)

To,

REF:Proposedworkof_________________________________________________________
(Titleofproject)
C.S.No./RS.NO.(F.P.No._______________________________________________________

InwardNo.___________________atVillage_______________Taluka__________________

______________T.P.S.No.__________________of____________________Village/Town/City

1. Certifiedthatthebuildingplanssubmittedforapprovalsatisfythesafetyrequirements
asstipulatedunderBuildingRegulationNo.26.7.1andtheinformationgiventhereinis
factuallycorrecttothebestofourknowledgeandunderstanding.

2. Itisalsocertifiedthatthestructuraldesignincludingsafetyfromhazardsbasedonsoil
conditionsshallbedulyincorporatedinthedesignofthebuildingandtheseprovisions
shallbeadheredtoduringtheconstruction

Signature of Owner with date_____________ SignatureofEngineerand,orStructural

Name in Block Letters__________________ Engineerwithdate________________________
Address: _____________________ Name in Block Letters__________________
_____________________ Address: _____________________
_____________________
Signature of Developer with date_____________ Signature of Architect with date_____________

Name in Block Letters__________________ Name in Block Letters__________________
Address: _____________________ Address: _____________________
_____________________ _____________________

SPECIALBUILDINGINFORMATIONSCHEDULE(TOBEANNEXEDWITHFORM2D)
(Incaseofsmallhousesofoneortwostoreyedloadbearingmasonryconstruction)
1Building SubPlot RSNo/F TPScheme Town: Taluka: District Reference

address No. PNo/ Name/No.
Colony
2Building 2.1 Type of Brickmasonryorotherrectangularunits Dressedstonemasonry RCR
category Construction masonry
3Location 3.1Seismiczone V IV III Table:1
3.2Designintensity IX VIII VII Table:1
(MM/MSK)
3.3Cyclonezone 20% 40% 50% 60% 75% 80% 100% Table:2
4Foundation 4.1Soiltypeatsite Rocky/Stiff Medium Soct/BlackCottonSoil LiquefiableRef.(1) Table:3
(Note2)
4.2 Depth of water InMeter:____________
tablebelowGL
4.3Typeoffooting/ Stripwithorwithoutsandbed Individual Underreampiles *Anyother(specify)
Foundationused columnfooting
5 Super 5.1Storeysetc. Basements:0/1 G.F: 1st Floor 2nd Floor Watertankonroof
structure capacity=_____Ltr.
5.2.Mortar C:S=1:4 C:L:S=1:1:6 *Any other
(Specify)
5.3Floors RCslabs Stone slabs on Prefab flooring *Anyother(specify)
joists elements on
beams
5.4Roof Flatlikefloors/Sloping Trussed/raftered/'A' frame/Sloping RC * Any other
slab (specify)
5.5Roofcovering CGIsheeting ACsheets Morbitiles * Any other
(specify)
SECTIONE:SchedulesandForms Page278
6 Safety of 6.1Bracingprovided Inplan Inplaneofrafters Inplaneofverticalcolumns Cyclone

sloping roof Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA guidelines
whereused 6.2Roofanchorage Towalls=by Cyclone
Bolt:length=_______cm guidelines

6.3Connections ConnectingtoPurlins Purlinstorafters Trusselements Cyclone
Jbolt/wire Bolt/Wire Welding/Bolts/Nails/ guidelines
Straps
7 Load 7.1Openinginwalls Controlusedonsizes Controlusedonlocation Strengtheningaround GSDMA
bearing wall Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA guidelines
building 7.2Bandsprovided Plinthband Lintelband Eaveband Roofband Gableband Ridgeband Construction
Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Guidelines
11.3,16.1
7.3Verticalbars Atcornersofrooms AtJambsofopenings Construction
Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Guidelines
Clause:11.5,
18
7.4 Stiffening of floors/ RCscreed&band Peripheralband Diagonal planks and alround Construction
roof with separate andconnectors band Guidelines
units Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Yes/No/NA Clause:11.4,
17
Note: Youhavetoencircleappropriatedata/fact or
Giverelevantfact/datawhereoptionisnotgiven or
Specifyparticularfact/datawhereoptionsarenotapplicableinyourcase.
Ref: 1.GuidelinesforreconstructionandnewconstructionofhousesinKachchhearthquakeaffectedareasofGujaratGujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthority,
Govt.ofGujaratJune,2001.
2.GuidelinesforcycloneresistantconstructionofbuildingsinGujaratGujaratStateDisasterManagementAuthority,Govt.ofGujaratDecember,2001

AHMEDABAD URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bhavan, Usmanpura,
Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380014.
Phone No. : 079 27545051 to 54, Fax No.:079 27545061
Email : auda_urban@yahoo.co.in Website: auda.org.in
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Comprehensive Development Plan 2021

Part III: General Development Control Regula!ons

Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority

14.0 RESIDENTIALAFFORDABLEHOUSING 103

16.0 CENTRALBUSINESSDISTRICT 110

17.0 AGRICULTURALZONES 112

18.0 SPECIALBUILDINGS 114

19.0 FUELLINGSTATIONS 115

20.0 ADVERTISINGDISPLAY&COMMUNICATION 118

21.0 MINING,QUARRYINGANDBRICKKILN 121

22.0 SPECIALDEVELOPMENTS 122

23.0 BUILDINGSANDINFRASTRUCTURE 149

24.0 FIREPREVENTIONANDSAFETY 165

24.17 ServiceDucts/ShaftsforBuildingswithheightmorethan 178

24.27 Materials 183

24.29 FireSafetyofExistingBuildings 183

25.0 SPECIALBUILDINGSPERFORMANCEREGULATIONS 185

26.0 STRUCTURALSAFETY 189

26.3 AdditionsandAlterationstoExistingBuildings 189

27.0 ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT 193

28.0 POLLUTIONCONTROL 200

29.0 MAINTENANCEANDUPGRADATION 201

30.0 CONFORMITYTOOTHERACTSANDREGULATIONS 202

Schedule1 ListofBuildingWorksthatdonotRequireDevelopment 204

Schedule4a Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobeSubmitted 208

Schedule4c Drawings,SpecificationsandDocumentstobeSubmitted 214

Schedule5 FormatforsubmissionofDocuments,Drawingsand 215

Form1 ApplicationforRegisteringasPersononRecord 245

Form2E CertificateofUndertakingforFireProtectionConsultanton 250

Procedure for obtaining a Revalidated Development Permission is specified in Regulation No.

Sr. UseZone Code FSI FSI FSI PermissibleUses

Sr. UseClassification Uses

No. RoadWidth BuildingUsesPermissible

No. RoadWidth FloorsonwhichCommercialUseisPermissible

No. RoadWidth(inmeters) MaximumPermissibleBuildingHeight(inmeters)

No. LengthofRoad(meters) Width of road Width of road for

No. Widthoftheroadinmeters Radiusofroadcurvature(meters)

No. Area of the Building BuildingHeight Required margin (in

No. TypeofUse MinimumParkingRequired VisitorsParkingand

3. Commercial (Business + Mercantile1) uses, Assembly1 or Service Establishment are

TypeofUse MinimumParkingRequired VisitorsParkingandRemarks

Toensurethat,inCBDhighdensitydevelopment is achieved inplanned manner development

1. Fuelling Station shall be permitted only on Road

Competent Authority means any person or persons or authority or authorities, authorized by

No. Officials/incharge Designation

RegulationsfortheSabarmatiRiverfrontDevelopment Area, the Competent Authority on the

8. Estimates to develop the infrastructure separately for crossover infrastructure, other

c.. Entrance landing shall be providin ng adjacent to

Use Height of Building Staircase

2. For mechanical ventilation: Any deficiency shall be compensated by use of mechanical

3. TThe symbols or informatiion should be in contrastting colour and properly illuminated to

Special 1 user per 2 per75users 1 per 100 users or 1 washbasin

Building Height of Minimumno.ofLifts

8. Number and type of lifts to be provided in different types of buildings shall

On the North facade, entire surface area may be glazed. 10

2. Corridor shall be clear of any obstructions. No

6. No gas piping, electrical panels or AC ducts shall be

No. BuildingUse TravelDistance(meters)

1. ForBuildingwithheightlessthan45mtsandbuilding unit area above 750 sqmtrs.anunder

Forbuilding height havingmorethan 45m andfloorarea 3000 sq.mtand moreoneach floor,

25.0 SPECIALBUILDINGS PERFORMANCEREGULATIONS

An alteration or addition to an existing building that is not structurally independent shall be

NameoftheSEOR: _ NameoftheCOWOR: _

NameoftheSEOR: _ NameoftheAOR/EOR:

With reference to your Application No: _ dated: , I am

With reference to your Application No: _ dated: , I am

Signature of Developer with date_ Signature of Architect with date_