Erauda, John Maverick Angelo V.
AR 126
(10585)
Gordo, Emmanuel S.
REVISED RULES AND STANDARDS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220
Pursuant to Section 3 of BP 220, the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board is
authorized to establish and promulgate two levels of standards and technical requirements for the
development of economic and socialized housing projects/units in urban and rural areas from
those provided in PD 957, PD 1216, PD 1096, and PD 1185, hence the following rules are hereby
promulgated.
RULE II
MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC
AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS
B. Planning Considerations
1. Area Planning
Project design should consider not only the reduction of cost of development to a
minimum but also the provision for possible future improvement or expansion, as in the
prescription of lot sizes, right-of-way of roads, open space, allocation of areas for common
uses and facilities.
Land allocation and alignment of the various utilities (roads, drainage, power and
water) of the subdivision shall be integrated with those of existing networks as well as
projects outside the boundaries of the project site, e.g. access roads set forth herein and
should follow the standard specifications of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH).
2. Site Preservation/Alteration
a. Slope
The finished grade shall have a desired slope to allow rain water to be
channeled into street drains. Where cut and fill is necessary, an appropriate grade
shall be attained to prevent any depression in the area.
Grading and ditching shall be executed in a manner that will prevent erosion
or flooding of adjoining properties.
b. Preservation of Site Assets Suitable trees with a caliper diameter of 200
milimeters or more, shrubs and desirable ground cover shall be preserved. Where a
good quality top soil exists in the site, it shall not be removed and shall be preserved
for finishing grades of yards, playgrounds, parks and garden area.
c. Ground
Cover Grass, shrubs, plants and other landscaping materials used for ground
cover shall be of variety appropriate for its intended use and location. They shall be
so planted as to allow complete and permanent cover of the area.
3. Easements
Subdivision projects shall observe and conform to the provisions of easements as
may be required by:
a. Chapter IV, Section 51 of the Water Code of the Philippines on water bodies
b. National Power Corporation (NPC) on transmission lines
c. Fault traces as identified by PHIVOLCS per Resolution No. 515, series of 1992
d. Right-of-way of other public companies and other entities.
e. For projects abutting national roads (primary roads) adequate easement shall be
provided for road including loading and unloading as may be required by
national/local government units.
f. Other related laws
4. Circulation
a. Depending on the classification of roads adjacent to the subdivision and the size
of the project site, road network should result into a hierarchy of functions and should define
and serve the subdivisions as one integrated unit.
b. Roads complemented with pathwalk within the subdivision must be so aligned to
facilitate movement within and in linking the subdivision to the nearest major transportation
route and adjacent property. Whenever there is/are existing roads within the project site
which shall be made part of the subdivision, these shall be improved in accordance with the
standards set forth herein.
c. Streets should conform to the contours of the land as much as practicable.
d. Provisions of major street extension for future connection to adjoining developed
and/or underdeveloped properties shall be mandatory and integrated or aligned with
existing ones, if any.
e. Streets shall be so laid out to minimize critical intersections such as blind corners,
skew junctions, etc.
f. Roads shall conform with civil work design criteria as per Section 10.B.3 of this
rules and sound engineering practices.
C. Design Parameters
b.3 Circulation System
The area allocated for circulation system shall not be fixed, as long as the prescribed
dimension and requirements for access (both for project site and dwelling units) specified in
these Rules are complied with. Land circulation system shall comply with the pertinent
requirements of BP 344 otherwise known as the Accessibility Law.
Below are the planning considerations to be observed for circulation layout:
a. Observance of the hierarchy of roads within the subdivision.
b. Conformance to natural topography.
c. Consideration for access and safety, e.g., adequate radius, minimum number of
roads at intersections, moderate slope/grade, adequate sight distance, no blind
corners, etc.
d. Optimization as to number of lots to lessen area for roads, at the same time
enhances community interaction.
b.3.1 Hierarchy of Roads
Hierarchy of roads (with respect to function, dimensions and project area) shall be
observed when planning the road network such that no major or minor road align with an
alley or pathwalk.
Table 4: Hierarchy of Roads
b.3.2 Road Right-Of-Way
The corresponding right-of-way for hierarchy of roads shall be as follows:
Table 5: Road Right-of-Way
The minimum right-of-way of major roads shall be in accordance with the preceding
table.1a??h!1 However, in cases where the major road will serve as interconnecting road, it
shall have a minimum right-of-way of 10 meters. It shall have a 15-centimeter mix gravel
(pit run) base course on well-compacted sub grade.
Major roads shall maintain a uniform width 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
for the interconnecting road of the proposed subdivision.
Minor roads shall have a right-of-way of 6.50 meters wide.
Interior subdivision project must secure right-of-way to the nearest public road and
the right-of-way shall be designated as interconnecting road with a minimum width of 10
meters. This fact shall be annotated on the title of the said road lot and must be donated
and deemed turned over to the LGU upon completion of the said interconnecting road. (See
Figure 1: Interconnecting Road)
Figure 1: Interconnecting Road
Subdivision projects abutting a main public road must provide sufficient setbacks
with a minimum dimension of 3.0 meters in depth and 5.0 meters in length at both sides of
the subdivision entrance to accommodate loading and unloading of passengers. (See
Figure 2: Setback Requirement Along Main Public Road)
Figure 2: Setback Requirement Along Main Public Road
Contiguous projects or projects to be developed by phases shall be provided
with interconnecting roads with a minimum right-of-way of 10.0 meters.
Alley shall have a width of 2.0 meters intended to break a block and to serve
both pedestrian and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting to streets. It
shall not be used as access to the property.
Pathwalk shall have a width of 3.0 meters intended only to provide pedestrian
access to property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of
60 meters.
b.3.3 Planting Strips
Planting strips as required under PD 953 and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be observed in accordance with the following road specifications:
Table 6: Width of Planting Strips and Sidewalks
Note: Refer to Supplemental Rules and Regulations to Implement PD 953
Tree Planting. – Every owner of existing subdivision is required among others to
plant trees in designated area as per Resolution No. R-532, series of
1993.1a⍵⍴h!1 (Approving the Rules and Regulations Implementing PD 953
“Requiring the Planting of Trees in Certain Places and Penalizing Unauthorized
Cutting, Destruction, Damaging and Injuring of Certain Trees, Plans and
Vegetation”).
b.3.4 Road Pavement
Major, minor roads and motor court for economic and socialized housing projects
shall be paved with asphalt with minimum thickness of 50 millimeters or concrete with
minimum thickness of 150 millimeters and a minimum compressive strength of 20.7 Mpa at
28 days. Sidewalk or alley shall be of macadam finish.
b.3.5 Road Intersection
Roads should intersect at right angles as much as practicable. Multiple intersections
along major roads shall be minimized. Distance between offset intersections should not be
less than 20 meters from corner to corner.
Road intersections shall be provided with adequate curb radii consistent with sound
engineering principles.
b.3.6 Road Grade/Slope
Crown of the roads shall have a slope of not less than 1.5 to 9 percent.
Grades and vertical curbs shall conform to the design requirements of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
CUL-DE-SAC
A cul-de-sac, originating from the French term for "bottom of the sack," is a dead-end street with a
circular or bulbous end designed for easy vehicle turnaround. Predominantly found in residential
areas, cul-de-sacs effectively manage traffic by reducing traffic creating quieter, less congested
environments. This traffic reduction minimizes the risk of accidents, particularly benefiting
pedestrians and children, who can enjoy a safer outdoor space.
The safety benefits of cul-de-sacs extend beyond reduced traffic. The limited entry and exit points
make these streets easier to monitor and control, enhancing overall neighborhood security and
deterring criminal activities. Additionally, the layout fosters a sense of community by encouraging
outdoor activities and interactions among neighbors, leading to stronger social bonds and a
supportive, cohesive living environment.
Cul-de-sacs also positively impact real estate values. Properties on these streets are often more
desirable due to their privacy, tranquility, and safety, typically resulting in higher property values.
Despite some drawbacks, such as potentially longer travel distances and emergency response
times, the overall benefits of cul-de-sacs make them a favored choice in residential urban
planning, balancing the need for a peaceful, secure, and connected neighborhood.
