HOUSING and LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD

REVISED MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PD 957 AND BP220

PARAMETER PD 957 BP220

OPEN HOUSING MARKET MEDIUM COST ECONOMIC SOCILAIZED HOUSING

1. MAXIMUM SELLING PRICE NO MAXIMUM

2. PROJECT LOCATION Within suitable sites for housing and outside hazard prone and protection Same as PD 957
area

3. LAND ALLOCATION
(Percentage of Gross Area, One
hectare and above)

a. Saleable Area a. 70% (maximum) a. variable

b. Non-saleable Area b. 30% (minimum) b. See open space requirement as b.1. and b.3.

*Mandatory allocation for parks and playground per tabulation below: *Mandatory allocation for parks and playground per tabulation below

b.1. Area allocated for Parks and % of gross area % of gross area
Playground (One hectare and above) No. of units per allocated for No. of units per allocated for
hectare parks and hectare parks and
playground playground

20 and below 3.5% 150 and below 3.5%

21 to 25 4.0% 151 to 160 4.0%
26 to 35 5.0% 161 to 175 5.0%
36 to 50 6.0% 176 to 200 6.0%
51 to 65 7.0% 201 to 225 7.0%
above 65 9.0% above 225 9.0%

In no case shall the area be less than 100 square meters and the same shall be An addition of 1% increment for every 10 or fraction thereof above 225 units
strategically located within the subdivision. In no case shall the area be less than 100 square meters and the same shall be
strategically located within the subdivision.
 b.2. Area allocated for Mandatory provision of areas for community facilities such as neighborhood * Mandatory allocation for community facilities per tabulation below
community facility multi-purpose center for housing projects with area one (1) hectare and
above. These areas are non-saleable. However, the developer may provide
areas for community facilities such as schools and commercial centers in 150 and below 1.0%
excess of the mandatory requirement set forth in this rule which shall be 151 to 225 1.5%
deemed saleable. The use of the said area shall be indicated in the plan and above 225 2.0%
annotated in the title thereto. (refer to table 1)

b.3. Circulation system Observe hierarchy of roads Observe hierarchy of roads

4. MINIMUM LOT AREAS

*Single detached 120 sqm. 100 sqm. 72 sqm. 64 sqm.

*Single Attached/ Duplex 96 sqm. 80 sqm. 54 sqm. 48 sqm.

*Row House 60 sqm. 50 sqm. 36 sqm. 32 sqm.

Saleable lots designated as duplex and/or row house lots shall be provided Saleable lots designated as duplex and/or row house lots shall be provided
with housing components. with housing components.

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

5. MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE

*Single detached
a. Corner lot 12 m 8m
b. Regular lot 10 m 8m
c. Irregular lot 6m 4m
d. Interior lot 3m 3m
*Single Attached/Duplex 8m 6m
*Row House 4m 4m
6. LENGTH OF BLOCK Maximum length is 400 meters, however, blocks exceeding 250 m. shall Maximum length is 400 meters, however, blocks exceeding 250 m. shall
provide an alley approximately at mid-length. provide an alley approximately at mid-length.

7. ROADS RIGHT OF WAY

Project size range Major rd Collector Minor rd Major rd Collector Minor rd Major rd Collector Minor rd Major rd Collector Minor rd

2.5 has. and below 10 m _ 8m 10 m _ 8m 8 m. _ 6.5 m. 8 m. _ 6.5 m.

Above 2.5 Has. to 5 has. 12 m 10 m 8m 10 m _ 8m 10 m _ 6.5 m. 10 m. _ 6.5 m.

Above 5 Has. to 10 has. 12 m 10 m 8m 12 m 10 m 8m 10 m 8m 6.5 m. 10 m. 8m 6.5 m.

Above 10 Has. to 15 has. 12 m 10 m 8m 12 m 10 m 8m 10 m 8m 6.5 m. 10 m. 8m 6.5 m.

Above 15 Has. to 30 has. 15 m 12 m 10 m 12 m 10 m 8m 12 m 8m 6.5 m. 10m. 8m 6.5 m.

Above 30 Has. 15 m 12 m 10 m 15 m 12 m 10 m 15 m 10 m 6.5 m. 12 m. 10m 6.5 m.

A 6.0 m. service road, both ends

connecting to a minor road, shall be
allowed for blocks not exceeding 60
meters.

ROW Carriage way ROW Carriage way ROW Carriage way ROW Carriage way

Motor court 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5
Alley 2 2 2 2 2 _ _ _
Path walk _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 _

Alley is a 2 meter wide walkway which shall be used to break a block to

serve both pedestrians and for emergency purposes. It shall not be used as
access to property.
8. MAX. SIZES OF PROJECTS
PER HIERARCHY OF ROADS

Project Size Range

2.5 has. and below Major, minor, motor court, alley Major, minor, motor court, alley Major, minor, motor court, alley Major, minor, motor court, path walk

Above 2.5 Has. to 5 has. Major, collector, minor, motor court, -do- -do- -do-
alley
Above 5 Has. to 10 has. -do- Major, collector, minor, motor court, Major, collector, minor, motor court, -do-
alley alley
Above 10 Has. to 15 has. -do- -do- -do- Major, collector, minor, motor court,
path walk
Above 15 Has. to 30 has. -do- -do- -do- -do-

Above 30 Has. -do- -do- -do- -do-

9. ROAD SPECIFICATIONS

a. Planting strips (PS)**

Side walk (SW)

ROW PS SW PS SW PS SW PS SW

15 m 1.3 m 1.2 m 1.3 m 1.2 m 1.3 m 1.2 m 1.3 m 1.2 m

12 m 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.2 m
10 m 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m 1.2 m
8m 0.4 m 0.6 m 0.4 m 0.6 m 0.4 m 0.6 m 0.4 m 0.6 m
6.5 m (service road) optional optional optional Optional optional 0.5 m. optional 0.5 m.

b. Road Pavement

Major Road Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt

Minor Road Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt
Motor Courts Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Macadam Macadam
Sidewalks Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Macadam Macadam
Alleys Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt Macadam Macadam
 Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 150 millimeters
and a minimum compressive strength of 20.70 Mpa while roads may either
be concrete of the same thickness and compressive strength or asphalt with
minimum thickness of 50 millimeters.
Sidewalk pavement shall have a minimum compressive strength of 17.2
Mpa.
10. WATER SUPPLY Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system; centralized water
system
Each subdivision shall have at least an operational deep well and pump sets
with sufficient capacity to provide Average Daily Demand (ADD) to all
home owners.
a. Minimum water supply 150 liters per capita per day per household.
requirement
b. Fire protection demand Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the Fire
Code of the Philippines.
11. ELECTRICAL POWER Mandatory individual household connection to primary and alternate sources
SYSTEM of power if services are available in the locality.
Mandatory provision of street lighting pole if 50-meter in distance; at every
other pole if less than 50-meter in distance.
Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by the users thereof, prior
to issuance of COC and turn over of open space to LGU.
Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be in accordance with
the provision of the Philippine Electric Code and local utility company.
Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 150 millimeters
and minimum compressive strength of 20.7 MPa at 28 days. Asphalt
pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 50 millimeters.
Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system; centralized water
system. Each subdivision shall have at least an operational deep well and
pump sets with sufficient capacity to provide Average Daily Demand (ADD)
to all home owners provided further that a spare pump and motor set is
reserved. Water supply shall be potable and adequate.
150 liters per capita per day per household.
Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the Fire
Code of the Philippines.
Mandatory individual household connection to primary and alternate sources
of power if services are available in the locality.
Mandatory provision of street lighting pole if 50-meter in distance; at every
other pole if less than 50-meter in distance.
Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by the users thereof, prior to
issuance of COC and turn over of open space to LGU.
Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be in accordance with
the provision of the Philippine Electric Code and local utility company.
12. DRAINAGE SYSTEM The drainage system must conform to the natural drainage pattern of the The drainage system for economic and socialized housing projects shall be
subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate water bodies, public made of concrete lined canal with adequate capacity and with load bearing
drainage system or natural outfalls. cover.

For both open market and medium cost subdivision projects, underground
drainage system shall be properly engineered and environmentally sound,
and shall be provided with an adequate Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCP),
catch basins, manholes/ inlets and cross drain for efficient maintenance.
Minimum drainage pipe diameter shall be 30 centimeters.
The drainage system must conform to the natural drainage pattern of the
subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate water bodies, public
drainage system or natural outfalls
If applicable, underground drainage system shall be provided with adequate
reinforced concrete pipes (RCP), catch basins, manholes/ inlets and cross
drain for efficient maintenance. Minimum drainage pipe diameter shall be 30
centimeters.

13. SEWAGE DISPOSAL

SYSTEM

a. Septic tank Individual septic tank shall conform to the standards and design of the Individual septic tank shall conform to the standards and design of the
Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856) and its implementing rules and Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856) and its implementing rules and
regulations regulations

b. Connection to Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an approved public or Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an approved public or
Community System community sewer system subject to the requirements and provisions of the community sewer system subject to the requirements and provisions of the
Sanitation code of the Philippines and other applicable regulations. Sanitation code of the Philippines and other applicable regulations

14.GARBAGE DISPOSAL Provide sanitary efficient refuse collection and disposal system whether Provide sanitary efficient refuse collection and disposal system whether
SYSTEM independently or in conjunction with the local government garbage independently or in conjunction with the local government garbage
collection and disposal services. collection and disposal services.

15. SHELTER COMPONENT

a. Minimum floor area

a.1. Single Detached 42 sqm. 30 sqm. 22 sqm. 18 sqm.

a.2. Duplex 42 sqm. 30 sqm. 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
a.3. Row House 42 sqm 30 sqm. 22 sqm. 18 sqm.
 In no case shall the number of row houses exceed 20 units per block/cluster
and/or be beyond 100 meters in length.

b. Min. level of completion Shell house

Complete house based on the (with doors and windows to
a.1. Single Detached Complete house based on the submitted specifications submitted specifications enclose the unit)
a.2. Duplex -do- -do- -do-
a.3. Row House -do- -do- -do-

Mandatory provision of firewall for duplexes/semi-attached units and for

every unit of row houses.

16. SETBACKS/EASEMENTS

a. Front Shall conform to the provisions of the National Building Code of the 1.5 m.
b. Side Philippines 1.5 m. (from the building line)
c. Rear (Refer to Table 3) 2.00 m.
d. Abutments May be allowed per requirement of the National Building Code of the
Philippines.

Table VIII.2. Minimum Setbacks for Residential Buildings/Structures

Type of Residential Use/ Occupancy

R-2 R-3 R-4

R - 5****
YARD R–1 (individual
Basic Maximum Basic Maximum (meters)
(meters) lot/unit)
(meters) (meters) (meters) (meters)
(meters)
Front 4.50 3.00 8.00 * 3.00 8.00 * 4.50 6.00
2.00 2.00
Side 2.00 2.00 ** 2.00 ** *** 3.00
(optional) (optional)
Rear 2.00 2.00 2.00 *** 2.00 2.00 3.00
Notes:
a) The setback requirements in Table VIII.2. above are for newly-developed subdivisions.
b) * Total setback only at grade (or natural ground) level, i.e., 3.00 meters + 5.00 meters = 8.00 meters (to accommodate part of the minimum parking requirement outside the
designated area for the front yard). The second and upper floors and mezzanine level shall thereafter comply with the minimum 3.00 meters setback unless otherwise provided
under the Code.
c) ** Setback required for only one (1) side. Setbacks on two sides shall be optional.
d) *** Abutments on two sides and rear property lines may be allowed with conditions as enumerated under Section 804, Subsection 10 of this Rule.
e) **** Mixed-Use Buildings/Structures in R-5 lots shall be considered a commercial use or occupancy if a substantial percentage, i.e., 55% of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) is commercial.
f) In cases where yards/setbacks are impossible to attain or where frontage and depth of lots are similar to that of Open Market or Medium Cost Housing Projects, abutments on the
sides and rear property lines may be allowed and 1.50 meters front yard is left open as transition area.

References:
Presidential Decree 957 (PD 957) August 2001
Batas Pambansa 220 (BP 220) August 2001
The New National Building code of the Philippines (PD 1096) 2004