ARC 007 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 07

UNIVERSITY OF PANGASINAN
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERNG & ARCHITECTURE
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

RESEARCH WORK NO. 1

IN ARC 007 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN O7

“DESIGN OF A MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

CENTER”

Date Given: July 01, 2023

Date Due: July 05, 2023s

SUBMITTED BY:
BARTOLOME, ROHAN SIEGFRIED B.
(STUDENT)

SUBMITTED TO:
AR. CESAR L. AGPOON
(INSTRUCTOR)
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................................................1
PURPOSE OF A MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ................................................................................................................2
DESIGN/PLANNING GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS ..........................................................................................2
CITY HALL ....................................................................................................................................................................8
SELECTING THE LOCATION OF THE CITY HALL ............................................................................................................9
LAYOUT, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION FEATURES ............................................................................................ 10
CITY HALL EXAMPLE NO. 1................................................................................................................................... 11
SPACE REQUIREMENTS (CITY HALL) .................................................................................................................... 13
APPLICABLE RULES AND REGUALTION FOR DESIGNING/PLANNING MUNICIPAL HALL .......................................... 21
CITY HALL PLAN EXAMPLE NO. 2 ......................................................................................................................... 22
CITY HALL EXAMPLE NO. 3................................................................................................................................... 22
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN EXAMPLES ................................................................................................................. 23
FIRE STATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
SPACE REQUIREMENTS (FIRE STATION) .............................................................................................................. 26
Sub-zone 1 Administration .............................................................................................................................. 26
Sub-zone 2 Operations .................................................................................................................................... 26
Sub-zone 3 Firemen’s Quarter (2F) ................................................................................................................. 26
FIRE STATION PLAN EXAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 27
POLICE STATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
SPACE REQUIREMENTS (POLICE STATION) .......................................................................................................... 30
Sub-zone 1 Administration .............................................................................................................................. 30
Sub-zone 2 Operations .................................................................................................................................... 30
Sub-zone 3 Prison/Services Utilities ................................................................................................................ 30
CIVIC CENTER ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................. 31
1.2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................................................... 31
1.2 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA ............................................................................... 31
1.3 BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT ............................................................................................................................ 32
1.4 FLOOR TO LOT AREA (FLAR) DESIGNATION RIGHTS .................................................................................. 32
 1.5 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PSO, ISA, MACA, MINIMUM USA AND THE TOSLBY TYPE OF LAND USE ZONING
PER LOT............................................................................................................................................................ 33
1.6 MINIMUM SETBACKS................................................................................................................................. 33
SPACE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................................ 34
CULTURAL CENTER .............................................................................................................................................. 34
ZONE 1: ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................................................. 34
Sub zone 1 Administration Heads ................................................................................................................... 34
Sub-zone 2 Administration Support ................................................................................................................ 34
ZONE 2: AUDITORIUM ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Sub-Zone 1 Facility........................................................................................................................................... 34
Sub-Zone 2 Stage Area .................................................................................................................................... 34
ZONE 3: PUBLIC LIBRARY ................................................................................................................................. 35
Sub-zone 1 Public Library Office ...................................................................................................................... 35
Sub-zone 2 Facilities ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Sub-zone 3 Service/Utilities............................................................................................................................. 35
ZONE 4: MUSEUM ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Sub-zone 1 Facility ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Sub-zone 2 Services/Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 35
ZONE 5: TOURISM CENTER .............................................................................................................................. 36
Sub-zone 1 Facility ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Sub-zone 2 Service/Utilities............................................................................................................................. 36
ZONE 6: BUILDING SERVICES/UTILITIES ........................................................................................................... 36
SPORTS CENTER ................................................................................................................................................... 36
Sub-zone 1 Facility ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Sub-zone 2 Services/Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 36
OTHER SPACE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................ 37
CONSTITUENTS’ SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................... 37
MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTER/ LYING-IN HEALTH CENTER................................................................................... 37
ZONE 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Sub-zone 1 Administration .............................................................................................................................. 37
Sub-zone 2 Emergency Area ............................................................................................................................ 37
Sub-zone 3 Operations .................................................................................................................................... 37
 Sub-zone 4 Wards ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Sub-zone 5 Pharmacy ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Sub-zone 6 Laboratory .................................................................................................................................... 38
ZONE 2: BUILDING SERVICES/UTILITIES ........................................................................................................... 38
GOVERNMENT SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Sub-zone 1 Administration (Possible GF Location).......................................................................................... 38
Sub-zone 2 Administration Support ................................................................................................................ 38
Sub-Zone 3 Command and Control ................................................................................................................. 38
Sub-zone 4 Staff Area ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Sub-zone 5 Services/Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 39
ZONE 2: EVACUATION CENTER ........................................................................................................................ 39
Sub-zone 1 Facility ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Sub-zone 2 Services/Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 39
ZONE 3: BUILDING UTILITIES ........................................................................................................................... 39
BUILDING 1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Zone 1: ADMINISTRATION AREA (DILG) .......................................................................................................... 39
COMMON SITE UTILITIES/SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 39
CIVIC CENTER PLAN & SDP EXAMPLES .................................................................................................................... 41
PALMDALE CIVIC CENTER .................................................................................................................................... 41
............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Los Gatos Civic Center ......................................................................................................................................... 42
................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
City of Hindmarsh Civic Center ............................................................................................................................ 43
................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Gainsville Civic Center ......................................................................................................................................... 43
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................ 44
INTRODUCTION

A municipal government center refers to a physical location or facility that serves as the
administrative hub and operational headquarters of a local government entity at the municipal
level. It is a centralized complex where various departments, offices, and agencies of the
municipal government are housed to carry out their respective functions and provide services to
the local community.

The municipal government center typically houses the offices of the mayor or city manager, city
council or governing body, administrative staff, and other key municipal officials. It serves as the
focal point for decision-making, policy formulation, and the coordination of local governance
activities.

In addition to administrative functions, the municipal government center often includes spaces
for public engagement, such as meeting rooms or council chambers, where community
members can participate in public hearings, attend council meetings, or voice their concerns.

The center may also accommodate departments such as finance, planning and zoning, public
works, human resources, parks and recreation, permits and licensing, and various other
municipal services. It acts as a one-stop location for residents to access information, obtain
permits, pay bills, register for services, or seek assistance from the local government.

The establishment of a municipal government center promotes efficiency, transparency, and

accessibility in local governance by providing a dedicated physical space where municipal
employees can collaborate, citizens can engage with their government, and essential services
can be delivered effectively.

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PURPOSE OF A MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Municipal government is mostly responsible for carrying out national environmental

management policy and plan. These authorities draft local laws and have the resources—both
legal and financial—to carry them out and make them effective.

Municipalities collaborate with government agencies to improve water quality and wastewater
treatment. They enforce the Environmental Management Act, which addresses waste collection,
hazardous waste disposal, air pollution, noise annoyance, and environmental permits.
Environmental laws vary by municipality.

They have extensive powers to set up their own local projects and standards, provided they do
not contravene national legislation. The functions of municipal governments include the
following:

-Provision of state-run home services and basic unmet needs as regards health, education,
environmental cleanliness, drinking water in homes, recreation and sport.

-Organization and planning of the economic, social and environmental development of their
territory and construction of facilities required for municipal progress.

-Control of the appropriate management of renewable natural resources and the environment.

-Promotion of community participation and the social and cultural improvement of their
inhabitants.

Each country has set limits on municipal autonomy differently, however there are common
spheres within which municipal governments can act independently:

-In the political sphere: by establishing local policies, plans and regulatory mechanisms.

-In the financial sphere: by municipal taxation, costs, funding, definition and implementation of
the budget.

-In the administrative sphere: by internal organization, technical aspects, provision of municipal
public services, and contracting and deployment of staff.

DESIGN/PLANNING GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS

Functional Design. Civic facilities must run well since they accommodate several needs and
users. Because of this, community planners and their architects must take into account the

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needs of the surrounding area, the operational requirements of the center's employees and the
building itself, as well as federal, state, and local laws.

Environmental. Using environmentally sound practices, green buildings provide direct

environmental benefits to people. Green buildings counteract pollution, and provide proper
management of waste, thereby ensuring sustainability of finite resources for future generations.

Health. Sustainable building design prioritizes health and comfort, with green buildings using
natural lighting, minimal chemicals, and environmentally friendly materials. These buildings
reduce asthma and other illnesses, leading to higher productivity and profitability for private
companies and public service agencies.

Economic. Sustainable building practices allows for more rational and prudent use of resources
such as money, materials and labor. Known to be of high quality, green buildings entail relatively
minimal operations and maintenance costs.

Choose the Most Effective Layout. Layout is one of the most important aspects of civic center
architecture design. You’ll want to thoughtfully choreograph the visitor experience while making
the center efficient for staff.

Seamless Flow. Your civic center should be designed around the areas that will be used the
most. In order to make sure that everyone can easily reach them, the cafeteria or cafeterias
should be put in the center of the building or close to the entrance. For example, offices for
permits and licenses can be relocated further away.

Wide Corridors. People using wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and service animals can move
about more easily and comfortably in spacious hallways.

Comfortable, Appealing Courtyards. So that guests stay a while to take it all in, your courtyard
needs to be both appealing and welcoming. Include local plants, trees, and sculptures, and
position outdoor furniture in areas with all-day shade. Consider creating transitional spaces
between the inside and the outside, such eco-atriums.

Potential Needs. To accommodate a community's evolving needs, soft places should always
be included If your community's needs change, it may, for example, be built with more outlets
so that it can easily be converted from a space that is currently used to store voting materials
into an electronic voting center.

External Needs. Are the design components that the community here demands.

Internal Needs. An effective municipal center has to be simple to run and maintain on a regular
basis.

Effective Layout. Layout is one of the most important aspects of civic center architecture
design. You’ll want to thoughtfully choreograph the visitor experience while making the center
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efficient for staff. Be innovative but also scrutinize the difficult quickly, keeping an eye out for the
unexpected in terms of logistics and budget.

Inject Character. Should mirror the qualities of the community it serves and be a source of
public pride

Diversity. People are the first priority in any project. so, it must not simply respond to diversity,
but also respect and embrace it. A good balance between traditional and divergent perspectives
must exist.

History. To attract visitors, it should provide a wealth of information and a taste of history from
the local region.

Community Amenities. In addition to meeting the needs of your community and staff, consider
additional amenities that will draw more visitors.

Public Transportation Access. An effective municipal center has to be simple to run and
maintain on a regular basis.

Setting the Tone Through Landscaping. The landscape design you choose for your civic
center, especially at its entrance, will set the tone for the entire plaza. It should be aesthetically
pleasing and welcoming to visitors, yet easy for groundskeepers to maintain.

Growing Local Plants. Native plants will help the center's landscape connect with the
neighborhood and, in some areas, will be easier to manage.

Hardscaping Elements that Reflect the Natural Environment. Hardscape elements like short
walls and stone or brick paths can add both color and texture. Use coarse native stone that
closely resembles the craggy rock formations and hues of the area instead of grey concrete
when building walls, for instance, in a desert environment

Interesting Pathways. Create routes throughout the facility that are peaceful and beautiful so
that guests would like walking them. Visitors will be encouraged to take their time and stop to

rest as they move from one building to another via paths that wrap around lovely gardens and
that are dotted with cozy seating spots.

Provide Efficient Wayfinding. Visitors should be given clear directions to their destinations as
soon as they enter a municipal center. Implement navigational design elements both outside
and inside your center to make sure your campus is simple to navigate.

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Street Wayfinding. Entrances and parking areas should be clearly marked from the road or
roads that lead to them. Colorful numbered or lettered signs will help visitors better navigate a
large campus.

Exterior Wayfinding. Plenty of parking should be available and parking spaces should be
placed near wide walkways. Parking for visitors with limited mobility should exist closest to the
main entrance. Signage on all walkways should be clear and lead visitors to the main entrance.

Interior Wayfinding. Place directional signs throughout the entrance hall, in elevator and stair
bays, and in corridors. Every room should also be clearly labeled.

Design with Technology. Modern technology allows you to offer more and better services to
the community.

Informational Touch Screens. Implement the technology that community members are
comfortable with and find most helpful.

Charging centers. Create areas where visitors can charge their mobile devices. Design with
ample amounts of outlets and furnishings with built-in chargers.

Online resources. Offer computer workstations that are centered around the resources your
community needs most. For example, electronic voter registrations encourage members of your
community to register to vote and keep their records to date. they won't have to ask for
assistance, as the screen will walk them through every step of the process.

Security. City planners and architects face a slew of security concerns when designing new
public buildings. There are a number of effective security measures that you can take to ensure
that visitors feel safe.

Consult the Experts. No one knows your town like your local law enforcement agencies. Reach
out to them in partnership with your architect to plan a course of action in times of natural
disasters and other emergencies. How you respond in the first few minutes can save lives and
help prevent damage to the center.

Improve Lines of Sight. Open layouts improve visibility and lines of sight to allow your staff and
visitors to notice and quickly respond to an emergency. Unobstructed outdoor views can reduce
incidents of theft or violence, especially at night.

Materials that Support Security. Bulletproof glass and durable doors prevent people from
breaking in. Steel-paneled doors are more durable and secure than traditional wood doors, for
example. You can also install electronic locks that automatically activate when an emergency
alert system is triggered.

Security Cameras. Security cameras inside and outside can promote safety. Placing signs
around campus that remind visitors cameras are present can help discourage unwanted activity.
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Design for Sustainability. With the advent of LEED and zero net energy goals, more civic
center architecture design planners are seeking ways to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings
and create more sustainable spaces

Promote Energy Efficiency. use solar panel arrays and efficient LED lighting to reduce the
building’s reliance on fossil fuels and lower energy costs over time.

Reduce Water Consumption. Native plants require less water to maintain and updated
bathroom fixtures prevent unnecessary water loss.

Improve Cost-Efficiency. Sustainability can have an impact on your bottom line. When you add
sustainable features such as natural lighting, solar panels, and native landscaping to the center,
you’ll reduce operational costs and leave more room in the budget for expansion projects.

Prioritize Cost-Efficiency. Nearly all civic center projects are paid for by tax dollars. As a result,
budgets are usually tight. To make the most out of a limited budget and focus on cost efficiency.

Use Durable Materials. Strong materials like stone, precast concrete, and steel might cost more
upfront, but they can last for decades without requiring significant maintenance.

Avoid Over-Designing. While you should offer your community exactly what it needs and as
many amenities as you can, don’t over-design your project or stray from your focus. Minimal,
clean design that requires fewer building materials will reduce costs.

Plan for Expansion. Design for current needs but don’t neglect the prospective needs of future
users. If there’s no room in the budget for a full-scale cafe, design a soft space for a food cart
instead and save the more expensive details for a future renovation.

City halls and civic hubs must:

- Adherence to all regulations and rules pertaining to architecture and construction.

- The ground floor must have the bulkiest, public-facing/transactional areas.

- The presence of governmental entities.

- The flagpole and the gathering places.

- Offer spaces for socializing and entertainment.

- Must serve and be accessible to the people. Efficiency of service is related to how convenient
governmental facilities are for the majority of those citizens using the facility.

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- General Building Layout Building arrangement is the next step in planning a city hall. It is helpful
as a starting point to use the following checklist of departments, offices, special-purpose rooms,
and service areas in analyzing interior building requirements:

1. Departments requiring constant contact with the general public and the collection or payment
of money—for example, the finance department end tax collector

2. Departments requiring contact with special classes of the public —for example, city-owned
utilities, building permits, personnel, city planning, and city clerk

3. Other departments including public works, recreation, police, fire, etc.

4. City council chamber and office space for use by the mayor and councilman

5. Offices for the chief administrator

6. Courtrooms

7. Storage vaults and record rooms

8. Locker rooms, rest rooms, janitor closets, public telephones, and space for heating,
ventilating, plumbing, and electrical equipment

9. Circulating areas for lobbies, corridors, elevators, and stairways

10. Room relationships are crucial in building design, as no room exists independently.
Departments should be located near each other, and production-line operations should be
planned. Excessive lobbies and hall space can increase construction costs.

11. The height of the building will depend upon the amount of ground available and the amount
of office space needed. Land generally is cheaper than additional height taller buildings are more
difficult to maintain and require more planning of the interior to get related functions on adjacent
floors. Also, any city building of more than two floors should have an elevator, especially if the
public has any great use of the top floor.

12. Departmental layout depends on deportment activities and tools, such as finance
departments requiring open areas for accounting clerks and collectors, private offices, machine
rooms, and vaults, and public works departments requiring drafting rooms, vaults, and
conference rooms.

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CITY HALL

CITY HALL (Government Building)

To promote and improve the quality of life in the community, the local government may try to
utilize the town hall building. "Town halls" frequently double as spaces for a variety of civic and
cultural events in addition to being structures for official business. Shows on the stage, displays,
festivals, and art shows are a few examples. Town halls and other "civic centers" in the modern
world frequently have a wide range of flexible purposes in mind when they are being developed.
City and town halls are architecturally distinctive and serve as symbols of local administration.
Some of these structures, like London's Guildhall, may be very important historically. In addition
to being architectural landmarks, city halls can also be cultural symbols.

Steps to be taken in planning and constructing a city hall are (1) determining need, (2)
determining space requirements, (3) selecting an architect, (4) acquiring a site, (5) approving
layout, design, and architectural features, and (6) developing a financial plan. These steps are
not a one-two-three process; frequently they must be done simultaneously. It is important to
have an idea of what is wanted before selecting an architect, but the architect can be helpful in
delineating wants. It is important to remember that the city hall must last 60 years or more. These
following "dos and don'ts" provide a guide to officials engaged in planning a new city hall.

Do:

1. Locate the city hall where it will be most convenient and if possible, where land values are
reasonable.

2. Be prepared to provide the architect with information on departments to be housed, the

number of employees, types of furnishings and equipment, and special requirements such as
vault and storage space.

3. Provide ample off-street parking space for both employees and the public.

4. Put most or all city department head-quarters in the city hall.

5. Provide for structural expansion end flexibility in office layout.

6. Plan the city hall from the inside out with emphasis on work flow, convenience to the public,
and convenience for employees.

7. Provide for the comfort and efficiency of employees with controlled ventilation and adequate
lighting.

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8. Provide for employee lounges and rest rooms.

9. Use materials, construction, and furnishings which make the city hall easy to maintain.

10. Provide open, unobstructed counters for transactions with the public.

DETERMINING NEEDS

- The need for a new city hall may seem obvious to those who spend their working hours at the
city hall. Ceilings are high; heating costs are twice what they should be; space originally meant
for storage has been converted to offices; electrical wiring violates code provisions; and the
present facility is just old anyway. All of this-and more besides-may be true, but what is not
known is how extensive the need is. This must be determined by careful study. In determining
the need for a city hall alternate course of action should be studied.

SELECTING THE LOCATION OF THE CITY HALL

CIVIC CENTER

In selecting the location for a city hall, the first consideration is whether it should be placed on a
site by itself or whether it should be combined with a group of related buildings in a civic center.
The civic center has had great appeal to the city planner because it offers certain advantages
and at the same time provides for latitude in design. The buildings that are Including civic center
range from a grouping of strictly administrative offices and service buildings to a complex of
office buildings, auditoriums, libraries, and so on.

The great advantage of a civic center is that the grouping of public buildings may prove to be
convenient to the public in transacting business that requires visits to more than one public
agency. It also may result in one or more governmental units being able to use the facilities of
the other. Finally, it often is convenient to have certain facilities grouped together in order to
expedite interagency and governmental relations.

Site selection for a civic center must consider the factors listed below for locating a city hall. In
addition, several other points are important. The site for a civic center must permit flexibility in
building arrangement. Since more land is necessary, street patterns may have to be altered, and
additional land will be needed for parking. Once the site has been selected, means must be
found to preserve it for gradual development of all the units. Also, the site must be located so as
not to interfere with the normal development of the business district.

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Government buildings-the city hall, fire station, and police stations-which were long the nucleus
of most civic center tend themselves to be dispersed today. The reason is obvious. Fire and
police buildings, for example, are best located at a central point in the street network, and with
the building of expressways, this point rarely intersects with the beat location for the mayor's
office or the council chamber. Service agencies (such as the water and park departments
increasingly favor headquarters locations adjacent to their operating facilities.

LOCATION

The selection of a site for a city hall will be influenced by a number of circumstances. Some of
these conditions are limiting in nature, such as the availability of land. There are, however,
certain guiding principles that should be considered. When Tacoma and Pierce County decided
to build a city-county building the planned commissions of each governmental unit jointly
developed a set of location factors. The six applicable principles for a city hall location area
follows:

1. Government must serve and be accessible to the people. Efficiency of service is related
to how convenient governmental facilities are for the majority of those citizens using the facility.

2. Public services must serve every citizen City halls should be located near public
transportation and major arterial streets, as they are the center of business activity and frequently
used by principal users. This ensures convenient access to facilities for attorneys and other
important groups. Ideally, the city should determine the most frequent users and place the facility
near them.

3. Government offices must have integration with, not isolation from, other offices in
order to serve the public efficiently and effectively. City government agencies use the
services of professional men and other businesses. Locating the city hall near the center of
business activity helps expedite the work of the agencies located in city hall.

4. Maximum use of transit systems Public transit in cities reduces parking and congestion,
while central locations may reduce parking requirements for those without transit systems.

5. More than the initial land cost must be included under the economic considerations of
the site. The site should allow for expansion. Site development cost must be considered. These
expenditures include demolition of existing structures, If any, grading utilities, and flood
protection.

LAYOUT, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

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General Building Layout

Building arrangement is the next step in planning a city hall. It is helpful as a starting point to use
the following checklist of departments, offices, special-purpose rooms, and service areas in
analyzing interior building requirements:

1. Departments requiring constant contact with the general public and the collection or payment
of money-for example, the finance department and tax collector
2. Departments requiring contact with special classes of the public-for example, city owned
utilities, building permits, personnel, city planning, and city clerk
3. Other departments include public works, recreation, police, fire, etc.
4. City council chamber and office space for use by the mayor and councilmen
5. Offices for the chief administrator
6. Courtrooms
7. Storage vaults and record rooms
8. Locker rooms, rest rooms, janitor closets, public telephones, and space for heating,
ventilating, plumbing, and electrical equipment
9. "Circulating areas" for lobbies, corridors, elevators, and stairways

CITY HALL EXAMPLE NO. 1

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The relationship of one room or functional area to another is important. No room exists by itself,
and many of the problems of living in a building arise from the neglect of this fact. Departments
related in function should be located near one another and consecutive operations planned in
production-line style. Excessive lobbies and hall space add to the cost of construction without
adding usable space. The height of the building will depend upon the amount of ground available
and the amount of office space needed. Land generally is cheaper than additional height. Taller
buildings are more difficult to maintain and require more planning of the interior to get related
functions on adjacent floors. Also, any city building of more than two floors should have an
elevator, especially if the public has any great use of the top floor. Provision for a full basement
housing general offices is not often made in now city office buildings. Most professional
organizations advise against locating general offices in the basement. The basement can be
used for storage and service activities such a s duplicating, receiving and shipping rooms,
heating and air- conditioning equipment.

DEPARTMENTAL LAYOUT

Departmental layout depends on the activities and equipment used, such as finance
departments requiring open areas for accounting clerks and collectors, private offices, and a
vault. Surveying work and studying workflow is crucial, with a complete list of employees and
equipment. Future expansion and peak workloads should be anticipated, and work should flow
in a straight line. Minor activities can be grouped around major areas.

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PRIVATE OFFICES

Private offices are crucial for confidential transactions, meetings, and independent work,
requiring more space, segregation, and significant expenses. They are typically reserved for
chief administrative officers and department heads.

CHIEF ADMINITRATOR’S OFFICE

The chief administrator's office is crucial for good public relations. It should be easily accessible
and open to callers, with second floor location being ideal. First-floor locations can be good if
callers are properly screened. The office should be large enough for department head meetings,
with a conference table accommodating up to 12 people. Adjacent space should be provided for
a secretary, assistants, and reception room.

FINANCEACTIVITIES

The finance department's collection activities have the highest public contact, making a
prominent location near the front entrance desirable. A large work area and separate functions
should be located near the public counter, allowing supervisors to observe employees' work.
Drive-in collection windows and a soundproofed machine room are essential for efficient working
conditions. Acoustical ceilings, thermo-pane glass partitions, and carpeted floors also contribute
to a well-planned layout. A vault for record safekeeping is recommended unless nearby in the
city clerk's office.

DESIGN OF THE CITY HALL

The city hall is essentially an office building, not a monument or an ornament. The building
should be so designed as to be economical in construction and maintenance. True long-range
economy is achieved by a judicious balance between original cost and maintenance cost. A
building with cheap materials and equipment for the sake of low first cost may be quite expensive
in maintenance and replacement. Even though the city hall should be basically functional and
not a monument, originality in design is not precluded.

SPACE REQUIREMENTS (CITY HALL)

City Halls require more spaces compared to a municipal hall. With business sectors rising, the
need for additional departmental offices is necessary to cater the growing city system. Also,
there will be additional considerations that will complement the growing competence of a newly-
established city in the country.

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1. LOBBY- a space from which one or more other rooms or corridors can be accessed, typically
found near the main entrance to a building.

2. MAIN ENTRANCE

3. TREASURY OFFICE- takes custody and exercises proper management of funds of the town,
province or city. The office develops ways and means to attain proper, effective and efficient
administration of provincial taxes, fees and charges with the aim of improving the financial
capability/condition of the province for the development and growth of its constituents.

4.ACCOUNTING OFFICE-takes charge of both the accounting and internal audit services of a
certain Municipality to help ensure proper stewardship of public funds.

5.ASSESSOR’S OFFICE-maintain annual assessments at a uniform percentage of market

value. Assessors are required to keep current the physical description, inventory, and value
estimate of every parcel.

6. SUPPLY OFFICE- responsible for the storage and disposal of supplies and equipment of the
municipal hall or city hall.

7. LICENSING- To manage the entry and operation of all commercial establishments in the City.
In fulfilling this task, it will conduct business tax assessments, issue business permits and
licenses, etc...

8.LOCAL AND CIVIL REGISTAR’S OFFICE- creates the legal documents that are being used
to establish and protect the rights of individuals, including necessary legal requirements to notify
the relevant authorities of certain events, such as birth, marriages, and death. A secondary
purpose of this office is to create data source for the compilation of vital statistics

9. SERVICE ENTRANCE- an entrance for the use of delivery people, servants or the like.

10. COMPUTER & RECORDS- collecting, controlling, recording, and storing of information for
future usage by the municipal and city government.

11. RESTROOMS (Male & Female)- suit of rooms in a public space providing toilets and
lavatories: a public bathroom.

12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE- prepares development plans and other
development planning documents; and further conducts continuing studies, researches, training

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program and project study/development priority for its implementation in accordance with
standard project/planning cycle process.

13. SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - the officer develop measures for the
approval the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the mayor, as the case
may be, in carrying out measures to endure the delivery of basic services.

14. ELECTRICAL ROOM- Mechanical and electrical systems provides power, water, fresh air
and other important elements that keep the municipal hall or city hall running efficiently and
safely.

15. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - This department is primarily responsible in the

administration and implementation of infrastructure development and public works project of the
Local Government Unit.
• Drafting room
• Head Engineer’s office
• Engineering staffs’ office
• Storage
• Meeting office
• Waiting area

15. LEGAL DEPARTMENT - This office strategizes, plans, drafts and study ordinances that are
made to be imposed for the city. They also give proper legal assistance and services to residents
and gives legal advice to the administration about employees under misconduct to their
governmental duties.

Archives
• Law Staffs’ office
• Head Lawyer/ Judge’s office
• Courtroom
• Waiting area

16. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - The Mayor is responsible for directing and coordinating
municipal policies, serving on boards and commissions, and forming advisory groups or
committees. They also manage various groups related to their office.

-The City Record

-the Mayor's Civic Improvement Committee
-The Mayor's Committee on Industry and Labour
-The Mayor's Committee on Demolition and Restoration

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-Public Celebrations, Conventions and Distinguished Guests

17. DIVISION OF LICENSING - Sunday entertainment licenses granted by Mayor's Licensing

Division, including theatres, cafés, and sports events.

18. SPACE FOR PRIMARY OFFICE - A department's primary office space refers to the area
where most operations occur, such as a lower-level work station on an upper floor.

19. WORKPLACE - Office occupancy calculation involves multiplying employee totals by

occupancy requirements.

20. SPACE AUXILIARY - Study of unique spaces, including waiting, reading, mail, and
conference rooms, without occupancy norms.

21. CIRCULATION SPACE - A 20 percent quota is added to department office and auxiliary
space for circulation, including private and semi-private offices, open spaces, and shared
conference rooms.

22. DISTRICT AUXILIARY SPACE S - Remote Auxiliary Space refers to auxiliary space in a
department separated from its main office space, such as remote file storage.

23. THE CITY COUNCIL - Council designates special committees to address City and Suffolk
County government assets and business issues, as specified in summary.

-The City Messenger

-The Clerk of Committees
-The City Council

24. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - Administrative Services Department

compiles instructions, reports, surveys, and studies for municipal operations, coordinating
departments, boards, and committees. They host an annual conference on administration.

-Administrative
-Personnel
-Budget
-Purchasing Division

25. COMPLAINTS DIVISION - Complaints Section investigates and follows up on complaints

from taxpayers, notifying complainants when action is taken.

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26. ESTIMATION DEPARTMENT - The Assessing Department collects information for
municipal taxation, administers appealed property abatements, and collects data on various
taxes.

27. AUDITING DEPARTMENT - Auditing department examines revenues, payments,

distributions, and releases monthly expenditure reports.

28. BUILDING DEPARTMENT - The Building Department inspects and permits construction in
Boston's buildings, with appeals decided by the Board of Appeals. The Board of Examiners
determines construction supervisor registration eligibility based on credentials.
The requirements listed on the facing page include those of the following organizational units:

-Administrative Division
-Construction and Safety Division
-Electrical Inspection Division
-Mechanical Inspection Division
-Technical Services Division

In addition, the requirements of the following groups were considered:

-Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

-Board of Appeal
-Board of Examiners
-Board of Gas Fitters
-Committee on Licenses
-Public Safety Commission

29. CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT - The City Clerk Department oversees Boston's City Council
sessions, legislative functions, legal papers, claims, licenses, permits, and warrants, and serves
as the City Council Clerk.

The requirements summarized on the facing page include those of the following Divisions:

-Administrative and Legislative Division

-Recording Division
-License Division

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30. CIVIL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT - The Civil Defense Department creates plans for public
protection and reduces natural disaster risks. An expansion area of 174 square feet is planned,
covering 10% of 1964's needs.

31. ELECTION DEPARTMENT - The Election Department oversees elections, certifying results,
and maintaining permanent voter registration. It screens potential jurors, certifies jury lists, and
compiles voting lists.

-Administrative Office
-Registrar's Office
-Jury Division Voting Machine Division
-Ballot Box Division

32. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - The Health Department safeguards public health by adhering to
laws and regulations, managing hospitals, labs, and clinics, and overseeing research and
education initiatives.

-Section of General Services

-Section of Medical Services
-Section of Local Health Services
-Section of Environmental Sanitation

33. REGISTRY DIVISION - The Registry Division registers births, deaths, and weddings,
produces marriage licenses, and records affidavits and sends them to the Commonwealth
Secretary's office.

34. LAW DEPARTMENT - The Law Department oversees City and Suffolk County's legal
activities, providing legal counsel in disputes. It reviews contracts, bonds, and provides opinions
on legislature, federal, and state laws. The department prosecutes criminal cases, defends
employees, and performs conveyancing work for municipal departments.

Requirements for this Department are stated in two sections:

-Law Department
-Workmen's Compensation and Medical Facility

The requirements summarized on the facing page are those of the Law Department and include
the requirements of the following organizational units:

-Administrative Division

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-General Services Division
-Litigation Division
-General Trial Division
-Collections Division
-Counselling and Miscellaneous

35. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - The Parks and Recreation Department in
Boston manages the city's park system, cemeteries, and leisure programs for residents and
tourists, while also enhancing tree growth and replacement.

The requirements summarized on the facing page include those of the following

Divisions:

-Administrative Services Division

-Engineering Division
-Maintenance Division

36. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

37. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - The Public Works Department oversees street
construction, maintenance, permits, water supply fixtures, snow removal, waste collection, and
street lighting, ensuring efficient city operations.

The summary on the facing page includes the requirements of the following Divisions:

-Central Office Division

-Automotive Division
-Bridge Division
-Highway Division
-Sanitary Division
-Sewer Division
-Survey Division
-Water Division

38. REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT - Real Property Department appraises, authorizes

transactions, and oversees city building upkeep and repair, with Buildings Division as a key
division.

The criteria of the following divisions are listed in the summary on the page opposite:

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-Buildings Division
-Property Division

39. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT - The Traffic Department controls vehicle street traffic rules and
regulations. The department currently occupies the second floor of the building at 1 12
Southampton Street, with the exception of a budgetary allocation for a new Traffic Control Panel.

40. MUNICIPAL REFERENCE LIBRARY - The city has transformed the City Council Library
into a Municipal Reference Library, providing information for officials and staff. The library will
retain departmental and city publications, and a monthly bulletin will highlight available
resources. Public borrowing is limited, and facilities will be provided for Civil Service workers to
study for promotion exams or entry into the Civil Service.

41. PRESS ROOM

42. LOADING AND RECEIVING AREA

43. CONFERENCE ROOMS

44. PARKING

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APPLICABLE RULES AND REGUALTION FOR DESIGNING/PLANNING
MUNICIPAL HALL

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CITY HALL PLAN EXAMPLE NO. 2

CITY HALL EXAMPLE NO. 3

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Raleigh, North Carolina City Hall

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN EXAMPLES

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FIRE STATION

A fire station is a storage area for firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment, and
specialized equipment. It may also have dormitory living facilities and work areas. Living areas
may be arranged above garage bays, with fireman's poles for quick access and raised areas for
hose drying.

FIRE DEPARTMENT STATIONS AND BUILDINGS

Fire department buildings consist of administrative offices, stations, equipment, alarm centers,
training, and maintenance facilities, with some functions housed in one facility.

Apparatus Rooms

It is essential to have unobstructed apparatus floors and avoid major rooms protruding into
storage areas. Multitrack stations should have a minimum width of 20 feet per track, while single-
track stations should have a minimum width of 24-feet. A desirable unobstructed depth is 80
feet, with a ceiling height of 13 feet. Space should be provided for work, hose changes, and
personnel movement.

Fire stations should have a concrete floor with a load capacity of 125 lb per sq ft, easily
cleaned walls, and drains for flushing with hose. Provide hot and cold water connections at side
walls, and provide a repair pit for apparatus room repairs. Exhaust carbon monoxide gases
outside using under-floor piping. Provide adequate office space and facilities for all officers,
including watch rooms, dormitories, lockers, washrooms, study rooms, kitchens, recreation
rooms, and hose drying facilities.

Fire Alarm and Communications Buildings

Fire alarm offices should be fire-resistant and isolated from hazards to ensure prompt alarm
transmission. They should be part of fire stations or administration buildings, protected from
internal and external hazards, and have adequate emergency power.

Fire Training Facilities

Fire department training programs require study rooms, library facilities, adequate classrooms,
and training aids. Better centers have apparatus rooms, demonstrations of fire protection
equipment, auditoriums for conferences, and a fire protection library.

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SPACE REQUIREMENTS (FIRE STATION)

FIRE STATION
Sub-zone 1 Administration
1) Fire Chief Office
2) Information Desk
3) Clerical Area
4) Record/File Room
5) Control Room (CCTV/PABX/Security)

Sub-zone 2 Operations
1) Meeting Room
2) Pantry
3) Comfort Rooms
4) Electrical Closet
5) Laundry/Drying Area
Sub-zone 3 Firemen’s Quarter (2F)
1) Sleeping Area
2) T&Bs
3) Utility Area

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FIRE STATION PLAN EXAMPLE

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POLICE STATION

A police station (sometimes called a "station house") is a building which serves to accommodate
police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and
accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells
and interview/interrogation rooms.

HOUSING

Police headquarters buildings are crucial for optimal utilization of command and supportive
services personnel. The complexities of staff and auxiliary services, advanced data processing
systems, planning, research, and training requirements emphasize the need for sound planning
of police facilities to effectively and economically utilize space and personnel.

DESIGN OF A POLICE BUILDING

In designing modifications of an existing structure, or when plans are drawn for a new police
facility, many factors should be considered. These involve functional relationship economy of
space, public convenience, security, etc.

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Group offices and work areas for interrelated tasks to maximize physical facilities and avoid
duplication. Direct access between records and communication units ensures efficient personnel
reassignments. Administrative line officers should be closely grouped, and booking,
identification, and detention operations should be related to minimize travel distance and
personnel resources.

PUBLIC CONSIDERATIONS

Public access should not conflict with prisoner passageways or areas to prevent harm and
embarrassment. Restricting movement within designated areas helps prevent weapons and
escape attempts. Public counters and windows should be located near the building entrance,
and information and complaint desks should be adjacent to the communications or dispatch
area. A single complaint counter or center is crucial for administrative control and convenience.
Public telephones should be located away from the main counter to avoid confusion and
disruption of police services.

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GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Building design should make possible the use of only one floor, or a section of one floor,during
those hours when the administrative offices are closed This concept has full applicability to both
small and large agencies. Such design tends to keep operating costs low and improve general
security.

COMMUNICATON, RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

Communications operations should be housed in an air-conditioned, acoustically treated room,

with separate cubicles for teletype machines. The room should be designed for privacy and
security, with only authorized personnel and police personnel access.

DETENTION AND RELATED FACILITES

Ensure prisoner facilities are near services for efficient booking and turnkey duties, and allow
separate security areas before booking.

SERVICE FACILITIES

Progressive police administrators prioritize maintaining low staffing levels in administrative and
service elements for high-quality service, ensuring responsive design and physical layout in
police facilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND INVESTIGATIVE OFFICES

Office locations for police chiefs, division command offices, working offices, and support
personnel impact operational and public relations.

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SPACE REQUIREMENTS (POLICE STATION)

POLICE STATION
Sub-zone 1 Administration
1) Chief of Police (SPO4) Office
2) Information Desk/Clerical Area
3) Women's Desk (Room)
4) CCTV/PABX/Security
5) Record/File Room
6) Waiting Area
Sub-zone 2 Operations
1) Briefing Room/Meeting Room
2) Interrogation Room
3) Pantry/ Rest Area
4) Locker Room/T&Bs
5) Comfort Rooms (M/F) and Utility Room
Sub-zone 3 Prison/Services Utilities
1) Prison Cell (M/F)
2) Comfort Rooms for Inmates (M/F)
3) Electrical Closet

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CIVIC CENTER

A city or town, a civic center is a building or buildings that contain local government offices and
often recreational or cultural facilities for the public.

A civic center may include:

• Provincial capitol
• City or town halls
• District offices (Community organizations, extension offices, etc.)
• Courthouses
• Police stations & fire stations
• Health centers
• Convention centers/presentation halls
• Cultural centers
• Public amenities (recreational center, sports center, etc.)
• Information & learning centers (Library, museums, etc.)

DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
1.2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION
Civic or government centers are classified under Division C-1 of Rule VII (TableVII.1) of the
National Building Code of the Philippines.

1.2 ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA

Character Type of Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) by

of Use/Occupa Building/Stru Type/Location of Lot
ncy cture

Interior (or Inside (or Corner Through Corner- Corner

Rear) Lot Regular) Lot Lot Through Lot

and End Lot Lot Abuttin

Lot g 3 or
more
streets,

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 etc.Riv
ers, etc

Commercial
Groups Commercial 5x80% 5x75% 5x80% 5x80% 5x90% 5x90%
B,C,E,H,L (Com-1)

1.3 BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT

TABLE VII.2

Character of Types of
Use/Occupancy Building/Structure Building Height Limit (BHL)

Number of allowable
storeys/floors above Meters above Highest
established grade grade
Commercial Commercial 1 (Com-1) 3.5 10.00 - 15.00 meters

1.4 FLOOR TO LOT AREA (FLAR) DESIGNATION RIGHTS

TABLE VII.G.1

Character of Type of Building/ FLAR Designation Rights

Use/Occupancy Structure
Commercial Commercial 1 1.70 up tp 3.00
(Com-1) (at a 5-storey or 15.00m BHL)

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1.5 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PSO, ISA, MACA, MINIMUM USA AND THE TOSLBY TYPE
OF LAND USE ZONING PER LOT
TABLE VIII.3

Character of Duly-
Use/Occupancy ApprovedZoning % of Total Lot Area

Maximum Maximum Minimum

Allowable Allowable TOSL
USA(Unpaved
ISA(Paved
PSO openspaces) (ISA+USA)
openspaces)

Commercial Com-1 w/o firewal 70 20 10 30

Commercial Com-1 w/ firewa 80 10 10 20

1.6 MINIMUM SETBACKS

Character of Front (meters Side (meters Rear (meters)

Use/Occupancy
30 & above 8 5 5
25 to 29 6 3 3
20 to 24 5 3 3
10 to 19 5 2 2
Below 10 5 2 2

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SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL CENTERS

-BUILDING NO. 1: CULTURAL CENTER
-BUILDING NO. 2: SPORTS CENTER

CULTURAL CENTER
ZONE 1: ADMINISTRATION
Sub zone 1 Administration Heads
1. Chair Office
2. VC for Administration Office
3. VC for Operations Office
4. Curators/Staff Office
Sub-zone 2 Administration Support
1) Clerical Area
2) Record/File Room
3) Conference Room
4) Pantry
5) Comfort Rooms (M/F and Utility Room)
ZONE 2: AUDITORIUM
Sub-Zone 1 Facility
1) Anteroom
2) Audience Seating Area (Orchestra)
3) Audience Seating Area (Balcony)
4) Control and Projection Area
Sub-Zone 2 Stage Area
1) Stage
2) Backstage
a) Dressing Room
b) Equipment Room
c) Rehearsal Room
3) Comfort Rooms (M/F Toilet and Utility Room)

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 4) Eletcrical Closet
5) Storage

ZONE 3: PUBLIC LIBRARY

Sub-zone 1 Public Library Office
1) Librarian Area
2) Assistant Librarian Area
3) Reference Desk
4) Bookshelves Area
5) Storage
Sub-zone 2 Facilities
1) Computer Room
2) Children’s Reading Room
3) Play Area
4) Lounging/Reading Area (adults)
Sub-zone 3 Service/Utilities
1) Comfort Rooms (M/F) and Utility Room

ZONE 4: MUSEUM
Sub-zone 1 Facility
1) Display Area
2) Gallery
3) Exhibition Hall
Sub-zone 2 Services/Utilities
1) Workshop Room
2) Loading/Unloading Area
3) Receiving Area
4) Storage
5) Common Comfort Rooms (M/F/BP344 and Utility Room)

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ZONE 5: TOURISM CENTER
Sub-zone 1 Facility
1) Information/Reception Desk
2) DOT Staff (2-3) Office
3) Lounging Area
4) Gallery
Sub-zone 2 Service/Utilities
1) Comfort Rooms (M/F/BP344 and Utility Room)
2) Electrical Closet
ZONE 6: BUILDING SERVICES/UTILITIES
1) Janitor’s Quarter
2) Electrical Room
3) CCTV/Control Room/Security

SPORTS CENTER
Sub-zone 1 Facility
1) Courts (Basketball/Volleyball/Badminton)
2) Meeting Rooms
3) Multipurpose Hall
Sub-zone 2 Services/Utilities
1) Electrical Closet
2) Common Comfort Room (M/F/BP344 and Utility Room)
3) Janitor’s Quarter

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OTHER SPACE REQUIREMENTS

CONSTITUENTS’ SERVICES
MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTER/LYING-IN HEALTH CENTER

MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTER/ LYING-IN HEALTH CENTER

ZONE 1
Sub-zone 1 Administration
1) DOH Health Officer
2) Staff Area
3) Record / File Room
4) Meeting Room
5) Pantry
6) Comfort Rooms (M/F)
Sub-zone 2 Emergency Area
1) Information Desk
2) Triage
3) Waiting Area
4) Comfort Common Rooms (M/F/BP344) and Utility Room
5) Stretcher’s Area Ambulance Parking Slot
Sub-zone 3 Operations
1) Nurse’s Station
2) Doctor’s Clinic (Physician and Midwife)
3) Examination and Treatment Area
4) Labour Room and Recovery Room
5) Dentist’s Room
6) Storage Room
Sub-zone 4 Wards
1) Nurse Station
2) Pharmacist and Staff Area
3) Storage

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Sub-zone 5 Pharmacy
1) Staff Counter
2) Pharmacist and Staff Area
3) Storage
Sub-zone 6 Laboratory
1) X-ray Room
2) ECG Room
3) Blood/Urine/Stool Test Room
4) Storage (Medicines Medical Supplies)

ZONE 2: BUILDING SERVICES/UTILITIES

1) Laundry Room/Drying and Ironing Area
2) Common Electrical Room
3) Common Pump Room/Boiler Room
4) Common Janitor’s Quart

GOVERNMENT SERVICES
NDRRMC/EVACUATION CENTER

ZONE 1 - NDRRMC ADMINISTRATION

Sub-zone 1 Administration (Possible GF Location)
1) Chairperson Office
2) VC-DILG Office (Pollice and Fire Station)
3) VC- DSWD Office
4) VC-DOH Office
5) VC-DepEd Office
Sub-zone 2 Administration Support
1) Clerical Area
2) Record/File Room
Sub-Zone 3 Command and Control
1) Information/Reception Center
2) CCTV/PABX Room/ Computer Room
3) Security Room
Sub-zone 4 Staff Area
1) Meeting/Brief Room
2) Pantry
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 3) Staff Lounge
Sub-zone 5 Services/Utilities
1) Common Comfort Rooms (M/F/BP344) and Utility Room
2) Storage
3) Electrical Closet

ZONE 2: EVACUATION CENTER

Sub-zone 1 Facility
1) Tents/Cubicles/Sleeping Area for Evacuees
2) Multi-purpose Hall (Feeding, Dining, Food/Relief Distribution)
Sub-zone 2 Services/Utilities
1) Common Kitchen
2) Common Laundry/Drying Area
3) Common T&Bs/ Wash Area/BP344
4) Storage/Warehouse
5) Electrical Closet
ZONE 3: BUILDING UTILITIES
1) Electrical Room
2) Janitor’s Room
3) Storage

BUILDING 1
Zone 1: ADMINISTRATION AREA (DILG)
1) Chair and Vice Chair’s Office
2) Staff Area
3) Record/File Room
4) Lounge Area
5) Comfort Rooms (M/F)

COMMON SITE UTILITIES/SERVICES

1. Guard Post and Security Quarter

2. Power Supply.
-Transformer Room
-Generator Room

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-Electrical Room

3. Solid Waste Disposal

-Material Recovery Facility Sorting Area
-Loading/Unloading Area
-Storage

4. Water Supply
-Overhead Water Tank
-Pump Room
-Boiler Room (for Lying-in Clinic and Senior Citizen)

5. Grey Water Reuse

-Cistern
-Treatment
-Pump Room

6. Rainwater Harvesting.
-Cistern
-Treatment
-Pump Room

7. Sewage Treatment Plant

-Equipment Area
-Pump Room

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CIVIC CENTER PLAN & SDP EXAMPLES

PALMDALE CIVIC CENTER

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Los Gatos Civic Center

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City of Hindmarsh Civic Center

Gainsville Civic Center

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https://www.government.nl/topics/environment/roles-and-responsibilities-of-provincial-government-
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water%20quality%20and%20wastewater%20treatment.

https://hmcarchitects.com/ideas/civic-building-and-civic-center-architecture-design-for-the-public/

https://www.coursehero.com/u/file/151671975/Municipal-Hall-Space-Requirementspdf/?justUnlocked=1

https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-luzon/engineering/rsw2-government-
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https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/national-university-philippines/architecture/a-civic-center-space-
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