REVISED MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARD FOR P.D. 957 & B.P.

220 (RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION)

Approved per HLURB Board Res. No. 699 & 700 Series of August 2001 (subject to some revisions)

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 957 (P.D. 957) BATAS PAMBANSA 220 (B.P. 220)
PARAMETERS
OPEN MARKET HOUSING MEDIUM COST HOUSING ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

1. Max. Selling Price N/A N/A 1,250,000 400,000

(Ref: HLURB MC No. 13 S. 2017) No approved and developed
Socialized Housing Project shall
be upgraded to other types of
housing project.
2. Site Criteria
2.1 Location Conformity with Zoning Ordinance/Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Subdivision projects shall be located in residential zones or ther areas
appropriate for residential use.
2.2 Physical Suitability Subdivision projects shall be located with suitable sites for housing and outside hazard prone areas and protection areas as provided for
pertinent laws. Critical areas (e.g. areas subject to flooding, landslides and those with unstable soil) must be avoided.
2.3 Accessibility The site must be served by road that is readily accessible to public transportation lines. In no case shall a subdivision project be approved
without the necessary access road/right-of-way.
3. Planning Considerations
3.1 Area Planning Planning and designing of subdivision projects shall take into account the following:
a. Safety and general welfare of the future occupants.
b. Adequate, safe, efficient and integrative road circulation system servicing every lot therein.
c. Judicious allocation of land uses for diversity and amenity.
d. Preservation of site.
e. Proper siting or orientation of lots.
f. Harmony with existing and proposed development in the vicinity.
g. Application of workable design principles or parameters for a well-planned and self-sustaining environment.

3.2 Open Spaces Open Spaces shall conform to the provisions of PD 1216 and its implementing rules and shall include the following:
a. Street-adequate and safe means of vehicular and pedestrian circulation
b. Walks
c. Parks and playground-suitable recreational areas, strategically located and accessible to living units free from hazard or risk and
shall be at streel level as much as possible.

3.3 Facilities and Amenities Areas required for subdivision facilities and amenities shall be judiciously allocated.

3.4 Density Subdivision projects shall conform with the residential densities set forth in the zoning ordinance of the city/municipality where the
project is located.

3.5 Site Preservation
a. Slope - the finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow rain water to be chanelled into street drains. Appropriate grade
shall be attained to prevent any depression in the area. Grading and ditching shall be executed to prevent erosion of flooding of
adjoining properties.
b. Preservation of site assets - suitable trees and existing good quality top soil shall be preserved.
c. Ground cover - grass, shrubs, plants and other landspacing materials used for ground cover shall be of a variety appropriate for
its intended use and location. They shall be planted so as to allow well-tended cover of the area.

3.6 Easements a. Chapter IV, Section 51 of the Water Code, on Water Bodies
b. National Power Corporation (NPC), on transmission lines.
c. PHIVOLCS per Resolution No. 515, S. 1992, on identified fault lines
d. Other public utility companies and other entities, right-of-way
e. National/local government units for projects abutting national roads (primary roads) where adequate easement shall be provided
for, including loading and unloading areas.
4. Land Allocation for Project 1
hectare and above
a. Saleable Area a. 70% (maximum) a. Variable
b. Non-saleable Area b. 30% (maximum) b. See open space requirements as per b.1, b.2 and b.3.
Mandatory allocation for parks and playground per tabulation below:
%-age of Gross %-age of Gross
Density Percentage of Gross Area Allocated Area Allocated Area Allocated
Density Density
(No. of Lots or Dwelling Unit per for Parks and Playground for Parks and for Parks and
Hectare) Playground Playground
b.1 Area allocated for parks 20 & below 3.5% 150 & below 3.5% 150 & below 3.5%
and playground for pro- 21 - 25 4.0% 151 - 160 4.0% 151 - 160 4.0%
jects 1 ha & above. 26 - 35 5.0% 161 - 175 5.0% 161 - 175 5.0%
36 - 50 6.0% 176 - 200 6.0% 176 - 200 6.0%
51 - 65 7.0% 201 - 225 7.0% 201 - 225 7.0%
Above 65 9.0% Above 225 9.0% Above 225 9.0%
In no case shall an area allocated for parks and playgrounds be less than 100 m².
b.2 Areas allocated for Mandatory provision of areas for community facilities such as
Community Facilities schools, places of worship, hospitals, health centers, barangay %-age of Gross %-age of Gross
Area Allocated Area Allocated
health centers and other similar facilities and amenities (per P.D. Density Density
for Community for Community
1216) for subdivision projects one (1) hectare and above. Provided, Facilities Facilities
however, that areas allocated for the same in excess of the require-
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OPEN MARKET HOUSING MEDIUM COST HOUSING ECONOMIC HOUSING SOCIALIZED HOUSING

ments per 3.b.1 above are deemed saleable. Provided further that 150 & below 1.0% 150 & below 1.0%
the specific use of the area shall be indicated in the plan and anno- 151 - 225 1.5% 151 - 225 1.5%
tated in the title. Above 225 2.0% Above 225 2.0%
Observe hierarchy of roads
5. Minimum Lot Areas
a. Single Detached 120 m² 100 m² 72 m² 64 m²
b. Duplex/Singe-attached 96 m² 80 m² 54 m² 48 m²
c. Rowhouse 60 m² 50 m² 36 m² 28 m²
For open market housing project Saleable lots designated as duplex/single-attached and/or rowhouse
saleable lots designated as du- lots shall be provided with housing components.
plex and/or rowhouse lots shall
be provided with housing compo- Price of saleable lots shall not exceed 40% of the minimum.
nents.
6. Minimum Lot frontage
6.1 Single Detanched
a. Corner Lot 12 m 8m 8m
b. Regular Lot 10 m 8m 8m
c. Irregular Lot 6m 4m 4m
d. Interior Lot 3m 3m 3m
6.2 Single Attached/Duplex 8m 6m 6m
6.3 Rowhouse 4m 4m 3.5 m
7. Length of Block Maximum length of block is 400 m, however, blocks exceeding 250 m shall be provided with a 4-meter alley approximately at midlength.
8. Road Right of Way

Major Road Collector Minor Road Major Road Collector Minor Road Major Road Collector Minor Road Major Road Collector Minor Road
Project Size Range
2.5 has. & below 10 m - 8m 10 m - 8m 8m - 6.5 m 8m - 6.5 m
Above 2.5 - 5 has. 12 m 10 m 8m 10 m - 8m 10 m - 6.5 m 10 m - 6.5 m
Above 5 - 10 has. 12 m 10 m 8m 12 m 10 m 8m 10 m 8m 6.5 m 10 m - 6.5 m
Above 10 - 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 - 30 has. 12 m 12 m 10 m 12 m 10 m 8m 12 m 8m 6.5 m 10 m 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 8m 6.5 m
A 6-meter service road both ends
connecting to a minor road shall
be allowed for blocks not exceed-
ing 60 m.
Row Carriageway Row Carriageway Row Carriageway Row Carriageway
Motor Court 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5
Alley 4 4 - - 3 - - -
Pathwalk - - 2 2 - - 3 -
Right of Way (ROW) of major road shall be increased as project The minimum right of way of major road shall be in accordance with
size increases. the preceding Table. It shall have a 15-cm mix gravel (pit run) base-
course on well compacted subgrade.
Major roads shall maintain a uniform of road right of way. Tapering of road width shall not be allowed where the road right-of-way is
wider than the prescribed standard foor the interconnecting road and proposed subdivision.
Minor road shall have a minimum right-of-way of 6.5 m.
Note:
1. Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road and the right-of-way shall be designated as inter-
connecting road. This fact shall be annotated on the title of said road lot and must be donated and deemed turned over to the LGU
upon completion of the said interconnecting road.
2. Subdivision project with direct access to a main public road must provide setback of 3 m deep by 5 m long at both sides of the
subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and unloading passengers.
3. Subdivision projects shall have a provision for future expan- 3. Continuous project or projects to be developed by phases shall
sion where applicable, by designing a minimum interconnec- be provided with inter-connecting road with a minimum right-
ting road right-of-way of 12 m. of-way of 10 m.
4. Alley shall have a right of way of 3 m and a minimum length
of 60 m. It shall serve as breaker of a block for both economic
and housing projects. It shall not be used as access to
property.
5. Pathwalk shall have a right-of-way ot 3 m and a maximum
length of 60 m. It shall serve as breaker of a block and access
to property for socialized housing project.
9. Road Specifications
9.1 Planting Strip (PS)**
Sidewalk (SW)
ROW PS SW PS SW
15 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
10 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
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6.5 m optional optional optional 0.5 m

** Refer to Supplemental Rules and Regulations to Implement P.D. 953 for specific tress species.
9.2 Road Pavement
Major Concrete Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt
Minor Concrete Concrete/Asphalt Concrete/Asphalt
Motor Court Concrete Concrete/Asphalt Macadam
Sidewalk Concrete Concrete/Asphalt Macadam
Alley Concrete Concrete/Asphalt Macadam
Pathwalk Concrete Concrete/Asphalt Macadam
Concrete road pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 6 inches and a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi.
10. Water Supply Mandatory connection to appropriate public water system; Each subdivision shall have at least an operational deepwell and pump sets
with sufficient capacity to provide AAD to all homeowners provided further that a spare mump and motor set is reserved.
Water supply shall be potable and adequate.
10.1 Minimum Water Supply 150 liters per capita per day for household connection
Requirement
10.2 Fire Protection Demand Provision for fire protection shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
11. Electrical Power Supply Mandatory individual household connection to primary and alternate sources of power if services is available in the locality.
Mandatory provision of street lighting per pole if 50 m distance; at every other pole, if less than 50 m distance.
Electric bills shall be proportionately shouldered by the users thereof, prior to issuance of COC and turnover of open space to LGU.
Installation practices, materials and fixtures used shall be in accordance with the provision of the Philippine Electrical Code and local
utility company.
12. Drainage System Underground Concrete lined canal with load bearing cover.
The drainage system must conform with the natural drainage pattern of the subdivision site, and shall drain into appropriate water bodies,
public drainage system or natural outfalls.
13. Sewage Disposal System
13.1 Septic Tank Individual septic tank conforming to the standards and design of Sanitation Code.
Construction of individual septic tanks shall conform to the standard and design of Sanitation Code of the Philippines.
13.2 Connection to Community Whenever applicable, connection shall be made to an approved public or community sewer system subject to the requirements and pro-
Sewer System vision of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and other applicable rules and regulations.
14. Garbage Disposal System Provide sanitary and efficient refuse collection and disposal system whether independently or in conjunction with the local government
garbage collection and disposal services.
15. Shelter Component
15.1 Minimum Floor Area
a. Single Detached 42 m² 30 m² 22 m² 18 m²
b. Duplex 42 m² 30 m² 22 m² 18 m²
c. Rowhouse 42 m² 30 m² 22 m² 18 m²
Mandatory provision of firewall for duplex/semi-attached and row- Structural design shall consider for loft.
houses. Mandatory provision of firewall for duplexes/semi-attached and row-
In no case shall the number of rowhouses exceed 20 units per houses.
block. In non case shall the number of rowhouses exceed 20 units per
block/cluster but in no case shall be more than 100 m in length.
15.2 Minimum Level of Comple-
tion
a. Single Detached Complete House (Based on the submitted specification) Complete House (Base on the Shell House (with doors and win-
submitted specification) dows to enclose the unit)
b. Duplex/Semi-attached same same same
c. Rowhouse same same same
16. Setback/Easements
a. Front 3.0 m 1.5 m
b. Side 2.0 m 2.0 m
c. Rear 2.0 m 2.0 m