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Hlurb Clup Guidebook Vol 3 07312015 - Word
Hlurb Clup Guidebook Vol 3 07312015 - Word
Volume 3
Model Zoning Ordinance
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Foreword
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) Guidebook 2013-2014 is an update of the CLUP
Guidebook 2006-2007 on the formulation /updating of Comprehensive Land Use Plans
(CLUPs) and Zoning Ordinances (ZOs) for local governments at the city/municipal level,
promulgated by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB).
The CLUP guidelines were updated in compliance with two (2) landmark national laws,
the Climate Change Act of 2009 and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act
of 2010, which require the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation and disaster risk
reduction in all national and local development plans including the CLUP. Coupled with
these directives is the recognition of the need to have an all-inclusive physical plan
through the integration of our coastal and forest lands in city/municipal land use planning.
In response to these needs, the CLUP Guidebook 2013-2014 has adopted the ridge-toreef
or integrated watershed ecosystems management framework to emphasize the
interrelationship between the upland, lowland and coastal ecosystems. The guidebooks
have also integrated special areas and thematic concerns such as ancestral domain,
biodiversity, heritage, urban design and green growth in the land use planning process to
ensure the conservation and sustainable management of these critical elements.
We highly appreciate the successful collaboration between the HLURB and the Deutsche
Gesellschaftfr Internationale Zusammernarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in coming out with the CLUP
Guidebook 2013-2014. Everyone is enjoined to utilize the guidebooks in the formulation
and development of local land use plans that are not only forward looking but also
adaptive and resilient to our constantly changing environment.
ANTONIO M. BERNARDO
Chief Exeutive Officer and Commissioner
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
Acknowledgement
The HLURB hereby acknowledges all the individuals and groups that have contributed to
the preparation and successful completion of this Guidebook. Special mention goes to
the following:
Inc.
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National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)
Department of Agriculture (DA) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Bureau
of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA); National Historical Commission of
the Philippines (NHCP); National Museum of the Philippines (NM)
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC)
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bureau of Local Government
and Development (BLGD)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................
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1.0 Benefits ............................................................................................................................
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Section 11. General Provision ..............................................................................................
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Section 27. Deviation ...........................................................................................................
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Section 45. Complaints and Oppositions .........................................................................
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Section 46. Functions and Responsibilities of the Local Zoning Board of Appeals ......
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Section 48. Composition of the Local Zoning Board of Appeals (LZBA) .......................
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Section 50. Composition of the Local Zoning Review Committee (LZRC) ....................
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Acronyms
ADSDPP - Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan
BP - Batas Pambansa
CA - Commonwealth Act
DA - Department of Agriculture
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ECC - Environmental Compliance Certificate
EO - Executive Order
FZ - Forest Zone
GC-Z - General Commercial Zone
GFA - Gross Floor Area
GI-Z - General Institutional Zone
GR-Z - General Residential Zone
GZ-SZ - Grazing Land Sub-Zone
HLURB - Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
HTG-OZ - Heritage Overlay Zone
HUC - Highly Urbanized City
I1-Z - Industrial 1 Zone
I2-Z - Industrial 2 Zone
I3-Z - Industrial 3 Zone
ICCs - Indigenous Cultural Communities
IFP-SZ - Industrial Forest Plantation Sub-Zone
IP - Indigenous People
IPRA - Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (RA 8371)
IRR - Implementing Rules and Regulations
KBA-OZ - Key Biodiversity Area Overlay Zone
La-SZ - Lake Sub-Zone
LC - Locational Clearance
LC-E - Locational Clearance -Exception
LC-V - Locational Clearance - Variance
LC-VE - Locational Clearance - Variance & Exception
LGC of 1991 - Local Government Code of 1991
LGU - Local Government Unit
LSD-OZ - Landslide Overlay Zone
LZBA - Local Zoning Board of Appeals
LZRC - Local Zoning Review Committee
MAPSO - Maximum Allowable Percentage of Site Occupancy
MF-SZ - Municipal Fishing Sub-Zone
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MMDA - Metro Manila Development Authority
ML-Z - Mineral Land Zone
Mn-SZ - Mangrove Sub-Zone
MNR-SZ - Mineral Reservation Sub-Zone
MPSA - Mineral Production Sharing Agreement
MR-SZ - Military Reservation Sub-Zone
MR2-SZ - Maximum Residential 2 Sub-Zone
MR3-SZ - Maximum Residential 3 Sub-Zone
MZP-SZ - Mariculture Zone and Parks Sub-Zone
NAMRIA - National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
NBC - National Building Code
NCIP - National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
n.e.c. - not elsewhere classified
NEDA - National Economic and Development Authority
NHC - National Historical Commission
NIPAS - National Integrated Protected Areas System
NIPAS Act - National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 (RA 7586)
NMU-SZ - NIPAS: Multiple Use Sub-Zone
NPAAAD - Network of Protected Areas for Agriculture and Agro-Industrial
Development
NSCB - National Statistics Coordination Board
NP-SZ - National Park Sub-Zone
NSP-SZ - NIPAS: Strict Protection Sub-Zone
OBO - Office of Building Official
OS - Open Space
OZ - Overlay Zone
PAGASA - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services
Administration
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SsM-SZ - Small-scale Mining Sub-Zone
SU-SZ - Special Use Sub-Zone
SUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
TIEZA - Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority
TLA - Total Lot Area
TOD-OZ - Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Zone
T-Z - Tourism Zone
UCD-OZ - Urban Corridor Overlay Zone
UDHA - Urban Development and Housing Act (RA 7279) of 1992
USA - Unpaved Surface Area
UTS-Z - Utilities, Transportation and Services Zone
WZ - Municipal Water Zone
ZO - Zoning Ordinance
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Zoning is the division of a city/municipality into zones or sub-zones (e.g. commercial,
residential, industrial, institutional, agricultural, forest, etc.) according to present and
potential uses of land to maximize, regulate and direct their use and development in
accordance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It takes the form of a locally enacted
ordinance which provides, among others, regulations affecting uses allowed or disallowed
in each zone or sub-zone, conditions for allowing them, and procedures on evaluating
deviations.
Zoning is concerned primarily with the use of land and the regulation of development
through imposition of building heights, bulk, open space, and density provisions in a given
area.
1.0 Benefits
The benefits attributed to zoning are as follows:
1. Optimized use of land based on, among others, suitability and capability, e.g.
use of prime agricultural land for agricultural purposes and high value areas for
intense urban developments.
2. Promotion of public health and safety through compatible arrangement of
various land uses, e.g. buffering between residential and industrial zones and
through standards for environmental protection and conservation.
3. Preservation of desirable character and real estate values of the zone or subzone
through standards intended to facilitate high quality and appropriate
developments.
4. Promotion of the rational and orderly growth of the city/municipality by
employing a system that allows the adequate evaluation of development
proposals in both public and private lands.
2.3. Section 447 A.2 (VI, VIII-IX), Section 448 A.2 (VI)
and Section 458 A.2 (VII-IX) of RA 7160
The Sangguniang Bayan, as the legislative body of the Municipality, shall: (a) prescribe
reasonable limits and restraints on the use of property within the jurisdiction of the
municipality; (b) adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Municipality: Provided,
that the formulation, adoption, or modification of said plan shall be in coordination with
the approved Provincial Comprehensive Land Use Plan; (c) reclassify land within the
jurisdiction of the Municipality, subject to the pertinent provisions of this Code; (d) enact
integrated Zoning Ordinances in consonance with the approved Comprehensive Land
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Use Plan, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; establish fire limits or fire zones,
particularly in populous centers; and regulate the construction, repair or modification of
buildings within said fire limits in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Code;
The Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the City, shall: (a) prescribe
reasonable limits and restraints on the use of property within the jurisdiction of the city; (b)
adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City: Provided, that in the case of
Component Cities, the formulation, adoption, or modification of said plan shall be in
coordination with the approved Provincial Comprehensive Land Use Plan; (c) reclassify
land within the jurisdiction of the City, subject to the pertinent provisions of this Code; (d)
enact integrated Zoning Ordinances in consonance with the approved Comprehensive
Land Use Plan, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; establish fire limits or fire
zones, particularly in populous centers; and regulate the construction, repair or
modification of buildings within said fire limits in accordance with the provisions of the Fire
Code.
1. Promulgate zoning and other land use control standards and guidelines which shall
govern land use plans and zoning ordinances of local governments XXX
2. Review, evaluate and approve or disapprove comprehensive land use development
plans and zoning ordinances of local governments XXX
3. Issue rules and regulations to enforce the land use policies on human settlements as
provided for in PDs No, 399, 815, 933, 957, 1216, 1344, 1396, 1517, LOIs No. 713, 729, 935
and other related laws regulating the use of land XXX
Series of ________
WHEREAS, the implementation of Comprehensive Land Use Plans would require the
enactment of regulatory measures to translate the planning goals and objectives into
reality; and an integrated Zoning Ordinance is one such regulatory measure which is an
important tool for the implementation of the comprehensive land use plan;
WHEREAS, the Local Government Code authorizes local government units to enact zoning
ordinances subject to and in accordance with existing laws;
WHEREAS, this integrated Zoning Ordinance is one such regulatory measure which is an
important tool for the implementation of the approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan;
This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code of
1991, R.A. 7160 Sections 447, 448 and 458 a.2 (7-9) dated 10 October 1991, Authorizing
the City/Municipality, through the Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan, to adopt a Zoning
Ordinance subject to the provisions of existing laws and in accordance with related laws
such as but not limited to Commonwealth Act 141, RA 8550 Fisheries Code, PD 705
Forestry Code, PD 1067Water Code, PD 1096National Building Code, and Executive Order
No. 72.
Section 3. Purposes
The ZO is enacted for the following purposes:
Promote and protect the health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience and general
welfare of the inhabitants in the City/Municipality;
Guide, control and regulate the growth and development of public and private lands in
(name of city/municipality) in accordance with its Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP);
Provide the proper regulatory environment to maximize opportunities for creativity,
innovation and make ample room for development within the framework of good
governance and community participation; and
Enhance the character and stability of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional,
forestry, agricultural, open space and other functional areas within the City/Municipality
and promote the orderly and beneficial development of the same.
The definition of the terms used in this Zoning Ordinance shall carry the same meaning given
to them in already approved codes and regulations, such as but not limited to the National
Building Code, Water Code, Philippine Environmental Code and other Implementing Rules
and Regulations promulgated by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board. The words,
terms and phrases enumerated hereunder shall be understood to have the corresponding
meaning indicated as follows:
Absolute Majority Vote - means that the in favor votes represent more than 50 percent of
the valid votes. This is also called the 50% + 1 vote.
Accessory Use- pertains to those that are customarily associated with the Principal Use
application (such as a garage is accessory to a house).
Active Fault Overlay Zone (FLT-OZ) an area in a city/municipality defined by five (5)-meter
wide strips on both sides of and running along identified earthquake faults. The objective
of this overlay zone is to minimize the possible harmful effects of fault movements to
properties.
Actual Use refers to the purpose for which the property is principally or predominantly
utilized by the person in possession of the property.
AFMA shall refer to the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 or RA 8435.
Agricultural Activity per the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 (RA 6657),
means the cultivation of the soil, planting of crops, growing of fruit trees, raising of
livestock, poultry or fish, including the harvesting of such farm products, and other farm
activities and practices performed by a farmer in conjunction with such farming
operations done by persons whether natural or juridical.
Agricultural Land per RA 6657, refers to land devoted to agricultural activity and not
classified as mineral, forest, residential, commercial or industrial land.
Agricultural Land Use Conversion per RA 6657, refers to the process of changing the use of
agricultural land to non-agricultural uses.
Agricultural Zone (AGZ) an area within a city/municipality intended for the cultivation of
the soil, planting of crops, growing of trees, raising of livestock, poultry, fish or
aquaculture production, including the harvesting of such farm products, and other farm
Environmentally Critical Projects (ECP) refer to those projects which have high potential
for negative environmental impacts and are listed in Presidential Proclamation 2146
dated December 14, 1981, as follows:
a. Heavy industries
non-ferrous metal industries;
iron and steel mills;
petroleum and petro-chemical industries including oil and gas; and smelting
plants.
b. Resource extractive industries
major mining and quarrying projects; and
forestry projects such as logging, major wood processing, introduction of
fauna (exotic animals) in public/private forests, forest occupancy, extraction
of mangroves and grazing.
fishery projects (dikes for/and fishpond development projects)
c. Infrastructure projects
major dams;
major power plants (fossil-fuelled, nuclear-fuelled, hydroelectric or
geothermal);
major reclamation projects, and major roads and bridges.
d. Golf course projects
Proponents of ECPs are required to submit an EIS to the Environmental Management
Bureau (EMB) of the DENR.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System pursuant to PD 1586 of 1978, refers to the
entire process of organization, administration and procedure institutionalized for the
purpose of assessing the significance of the effects of physical developments on the
quality of the environment. Projects that fall within the purview of the EIS System include:
a. Environmentally Critical Projects
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b. Projects located in Environmentally Critical Areas
Estuary a partially enclosed body of water along the coast where freshwater from rivers
and streams meets and mixes with salt water from the ocean.
Exception a device which grants a property owner relief from certain provisions of the
Ordinance where because of the specific use would result in a particular hardship upon
the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience or a desire to make more
money.
Fisheries Code shall refer to the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (RA 8550).
Fishery Refuge and Sanctuary Sub-Zone (FRS-SZ) an area within the Municipal Waters
Zone of a city/municipality where fishing or other forms of activities which may
damage the ecosystem of the area is prohibited and human access may be
restricted. (Fisheries Code)
Fishery Reserve Sub-Zone (FyR-SZ) an area within the Municipal Waters Zone of a city/
municipality where activities are regulated and set aside for educational and research
purposes.(Fisheries Code).
Fish Pond - a land-based facility enclosed with earthen or stone material to impound water
for growing fish.(Fisheries Code).
Flood Overlay Zone (FLD-OZ) an area in a city/municipality that have been identified as
prone to flooding and where specific regulations are provided in order to minimize its
potential negative effect to developments.
Flood Protection Elevation the minimum elevation to which developments are required
by this Ordinance to be elevated, with reference to the Base Flood Elevation, in order
to be flood proofed.
Floor Area Ratio or FAR is the ratio between the gross floor area of a building and the
area of the lot on which it stands, determined by dividing the gross floor area of the
building and the area of the lot. The gross floor area of any building should not exceed
the prescribed floor area ratio (FAR) multiplied by the lot area. The FAR of any zone
should be based on its capacity to support development in terms of the absolute level
of density that the transportation and other utility networks can support.
Foreshore Land Sub-Zone (FL-SZ) an area within the Municipal Waters Zone of a city/
municipality defined as a string of land margining a body of water; the part of a
seashore between the low-water line usually at the seaward margin of a low tide
terrace and the upper limit of wave wash at high tide usually marked by a beach scarp
or berm (Fisheries Code).
Forest refers to either natural vegetation or plantation of crops mainly of trees, or both,
occupying a definable, uninterrupted or contiguous area exceeding but not less than
one hectare with tree crown covering at least ten percent (10%)of the areas, exclusive
of the associated seedlings, saplings, palms, bamboos and other undercover
vegetation. A natural forest is a stand dominated by trees whose structure, functions
and dynamics have been largely the result of natural succession process. A natural
forest is classified as either 1) primary or virgin forest which has not never been subjected
to significant human disturbance, or has not been significantly affected byt he
gathering of forest products such that its natural structure, functions and dynamics have
not undergone any major ecological change; or 2) secondary or residual forest that
maybe classified into either degraded or productive type (DENR DAO No. 99-53).
Forest Buffer Sub-Zone (FB-SZ) an area within the Forest Zone of a city/municipality which
are outside the boundaries and immediately adjacent to designated protected areas
that need special development control in order to prevent or minimize harm to the
protected area (NIPAS Act).
Protected Area Management Plan (PAMP) a document required for NIPAS areas that
shall, as a minimum, promote the adoption and implementation of innovative
management techniques including if necessary, the concept of zoning, buffer zone
management for multiple use and protection, habitat conservation and rehabilitation,
site-specific policy development, pest management, and fire control (NIPAS Act)
Protection Agricultural Sub-Zone (PTA-SZ) an area within the Agricultural Zone of cities/
municipalities that include the NPAAAD which are agricultural areas identified by the
Department (Agriculture) through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
in coordination with the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
(NAMRIA) in order to ensure the efficient utilization of land for agriculture and
agroindustrial development and promote sustainable growth.
Where a lot of one ownership, as of record the effective date of this Ordinance, is divided
by a zone boundary line, the lot shall be construed to be within the zone where the major
portion of the lot is located. In case the lot is bisected by the boundary line, it shall fall in
the zone where the principal structure falls.
Where zone boundaries are indicated by Lot Parcels or said to be one-lot deep, this
should mean that the said zone boundaries are defined by the parcellary subdivision
existing at the time of the passage of this Ordinance.
The textual description of the zone boundaries shall prevail over that of the Official Zoning
Maps.
Allowable Uses
The uses enumerated in the succeeding sections are not exhaustive nor all inclusive. The
Local Zoning Board of Appeals (LZBA) may allow other uses subject to the requirements
of the Mitigating Devices provision of this Ordinance.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Reforestation
Religious ceremonies of Indigenous Peoples (IPs)
Burial sites of IPs
Scientific studies that do not involve gathering of species or any alteration in the area
Building Regulations
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Reforestation
Religious ceremonies of Indigenous Peoples (IPs)
Building Regulations
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
As provided in the specific proclamation.
Building Regulations
Buildings and structures shall be designed, constructed and operated in accordance
with the requirements of the governing authority, NBC and with the provisions of this
Ordinance.
Allowed Uses/Activities
Allowable uses/activities shall be in accordance with the Protected Area Management
Plan (PAMP) as approved by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). These may
include:
Scientific studies
Ceremonial or religious use by indigenous communities Building Regulations
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Allowable uses/activities shall be in accordance with the Protected Area Management
Plan (PAMP) as approved by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). These may
include:
Per the NIPAS Acts IRR, these are areas outside the protected area but adjoining it that
are established by law (Section 8 of the Act) and under the control of the DENR through
the Park Area Management Board. These are effectively multiple-use zones that are to
be managed to provide a social fence to prevent encroachment into the protected
area by outsiders.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Allowable uses/activities shall be in accordance with the Protected Area Management
Plan (PAMP) as approved by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). These
may include:
Building Regulations
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed, constructed and operated
in accordance with the requirements of the PAMP, NBC and with the provisions of this
Ordinance.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Allowable uses/activities shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Development
Master Plan (CDMP) as approved by the DENR. These may include:
Building Regulations
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed, constructed and operated
in accordance with the requirements of the CDMP, NBC and with the provisions of
this Ordinance.
Allowed Uses/Activities
Bodega/Warehouse site
Drydock site/shipbuilding/ship breaking site
Industrial Processing site
Herbal/Medicinal Plantation
Nipa Plantation
Fish drying site
Communication Station site
Landing site (air strip)
Log Pond/Log Depot site
Lumberyard
Mineral storage and/or crushing site (outside MPSA area)
Mining Waste Disposal site (outside MPSA area)
Motor pool site
Plant nursery site
Power Station site
Right-of-Way (including but not limited to Transmission Line Right-of-Way (TLRW),
Communication Right-of-Way (CRW)
School site
Water reservoir or impounding dam
Other lawful purposes
Building Regulations
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed, constructed and operated
in accordance with the requirements of the DENR, NBC and with the provisions of
this Ordinance.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Allowable uses/activities shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Forest Land
Grazing Management Agreement (FLGMA) executed between the DENR and any
qualified person, association and/or corporation to develop, manage and utilize grazing
lands. These may include:
Planting of high yielding grasses legumes, reforestation, raising of livestock based on
computed grazing capacity of the area, perimeter fence, and structural range
improvements.
Building Regulations
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed, constructed and operated
in accordance with the requirements of the DENR, NBC and with the provisions of
this Ordinance.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Cultivation, raising and growing of staple crops such as rice, corn, camote, cassava
and the like
Growing of diversified plants and trees, such as fruit and flower bearing trees, coffee,
tobacco, etc.
Silviculture, mushroom culture and the like
Pastoral activities such as goat and cattle raising
Fishpond activities
Backyard raising of livestock and fowl, provided that: For livestock maximum of 1
sow and 10 heads For fowl a maximum of 500 heads
Single-detached dwelling units of landowners
Customary support facilities such as palay dryers, rice threshers and storage barns and
warehouses
Ancillary dwelling units/farmhouses for tenants, tillers and laborers
Engaging in home businesses such as dressmaking, tailoring, baking, running a sarisari
store and the like provided that:
The number of persons engaged in such business/industry shall not exceed five,
inclusive of owner;
There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building premises;
No home occupation shall be conducted in any customary accessory uses cited
above;
No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than
would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood and any need for
parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the
street and in a place other than the required front yard; and
No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors and electrical interference detectable to the
normal senses and visual or audible interference in any radio or television receiver
or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises.
Home Industry classified as cottage industry provided that:
Such home industry shall not occupy more than thirty percent of the floor area of
the dwelling unit.
Building Regulations
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed, constructed and operated
in accordance with the requirements of the NBC and with the provisions of this
Ordinance.
The Building Height Limit is 15.00 meters above established grade as provided in the
NBC.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Cultivation, raising and growing of staple crops such as rice, corn, camote, cassava
and the like
Growing of diversified plants and trees, such as fruit and flower bearing trees, coffee,
tobacco, etc.
Silviculture, mushroom culture and the like
Pastoral activities such as goat raising and cattle fattening
Fishpond activities
Backyard raising of livestock and fowl, provided that: For livestock maximum of 1
sow and 10 heads For fowl a maximum of 500 heads
Rice/corn mill (single pass such as cono mill)
Rice/corn warehouses and solar dryers
Agricultural research and experimentation facilities such as breeding stations, fish
farms, nurseries, demonstration farms, etc.
Plant nursery
Single-detached dwelling units of landowners
Customary support facilities such as palay dryers, rice threshers and storage barns and
warehouses
Ancillary dwelling units/farmhouses for tillers and laborers
Engaging home business such as dressmaking, tailoring, baking, running a sarisari store
and the like provided that:
The number of persons engaged in such business/industry shall not exceed five,
inclusive of owner;
There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building premises;
That in no case shall more than 20% of the building be used for said home
occupation;
No home occupation shall be conducted in any customary accessory uses cited
above;
No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than
would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood and any need for
parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the
street and in a place other than the required front yard; and
No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors and electrical interference detectable to the
normal senses and visual or audible interference in any radio or television receiver
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or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises. Home Industry Classified as
cottage industry provided that:
Such home industry shall not occupy more than thirty percent of the floor area of
the dwelling unit.
There shall be no change or alteration in the outside appearance of the dwelling
unit and shall not be a hazard or nuisance;
Such shall consider the provisions pertaining to customary accessory uses, traffic
and equipment as enumerated under Home Occupation of this section.
Class "A" slaughterhouse/abattoir
Building Regulations
The Building Height Limit is 15.00 meters above established grade as provided in the
NBC.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Rice/corn mills
Rice/corn mill warehouses & solar dryers
Agricultural and/or agri-industrial research & experimentation facilities
Drying, cleaning, curing and preserving of meat and its by-products and derivatives
Drying, smoking and airing of tobacco
Flour mill
Cassava flour mill
Manufacture of coffee
Manufacture of unprepared animal feeds and other grain milling
Production of prepared feeds for animals
Cigar and cigarette factory
Curing and re-drying tobacco leaves
Miscellaneous processing of tobacco leaves n.e.c.
Weaving hemp textile
Jute spinning and weaving
Manufacture of charcoal
Milk processing plants (manufacturing filled, reconstituted or recombined milk,
condensed or evaporated)
Butter and cheese processing plants
Natural fluid milk processing (pasteurizing, homogenizing, vitaminizing, bottling of
natural animal milk and cream related products)
Other dairy products n.e.c.
Canning and preserving of fruits and fruit juices
Canning and preserving of vegetables and vegetable juices
Canning and preserving of vegetable sauces
Miscellaneous canning and preserving of fruit and vegetables n.e.c.
Regulations shall be in accordance with the Fisheries Code, Presidential Decree No. 1067
or the Water Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water
Act of 2004 and related issuances.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Regeneration of marine life,
Building Regulations
Allowable Uses/Activities
Legal Easement
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved protective coastal structures, no other permanent buildings
or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Mangrove plantations
Building Regulations
No permanent buildings or
structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Regeneration of marine life
Regulated educational and research activities Building Regulations
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Shell gathering
Regulated fishing
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved protective coastal structures, no other permanent buildings
or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Regulated fishing
Aquaculture
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved protective lakeshore and fish landing structures, no other
permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved aquaculture-related structures such as fish cages, no other
temporary structures are allowed.
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Small scale commercial fishing, as defined in the Fisheries Code
Medium scale commercial fishing, as defined in the Fisheries Code
Large scale commercial fishing, as defined in the Fisheries Code Building
Regulations
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Fishing using fishing vessels of three (3) gross tons or less
Fishing not requiring the use of fishing vessels
Building Regulations
No permanent buildings or structures are allowed.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Navigation of water vessels
Building Regulations
No buildings or structures are
allowed.
The following regulations shall be applied in accordance with the relevant provisions of
the Philippine Mining Act, Peoples Small-scale Mining Act, Revised Forestry Code, Revised
Public Land Act of 1937, NIPAS Act of 1992, and related national and local issuances.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Mining operations shall be undertaken by the Department (DENR) through a
contractor;
Small scale mining agreement for a maximum aggregate area of twenty-five
percent (25%) of such mineral reservation, subject to valid existing mining quarrying
rights as provided in the Philippine Mining Act.
Per the same Act, mining operations in reserved lands other than mineral reservations
may be undertaken by the Department (DENR) or by a qualified person in accordance
with the rules and regulations promulgated by the (DENR) Secretary.
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved mining-related structures, no other permanent buildings or
structures are allowed.
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the requirements of the DENR, NBC and with the provisions of this
Ordinance.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Mining activities which rely heavily on manual labor using simple implements and
methods and do not use explosives or heavy mining equipment.
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Rules and regulations related to small-scale mining shall be in accordance with those
promulgated by the concerned Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Board.
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved small-scale mining-related structures, no other permanent
buildings or structures are allowed.
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the requirements of the governing authority, NBC and with the
provisions of this Ordinance.
Allowable Uses/Activities
Quarrying or the process of extracting, removing and disposing quarry resources found
on or underneath the surface of private or public land.
Building Regulations
Except for duly-approved small-scale mining-related structures, no other permanent
buildings or structures are allowed.
When allowed, buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the requirements of the governing authority, NBC and with the
provisions of this Ordinance.
Allowed Uses
Single-detached dwelling units
Semi-detached family dwelling units, e.g. duplex
Townhouses
Apartments
Residential condominium
PD 957 Subdivisions
PD 957Condominiums
Boarding houses
Dormitories
Pension houses
Hotel apartments or apartels
Hotels
Museums
Libraries
Recreational facilities for the exclusive use of the members of the family residing within
the premises, such as:
Swimming pool Tennis courts Basketball courts
Parks and Open Spaces
Nursery/Elementary school
High school
Vocational school
Tutorial services
Sports club
Religious Use
Multi-purpose/Barangay hall
Clinic, nursing and convalescing home, health center
Plant nursery
Parking buildings (aboveground/underground)
Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the principal uses provided that such
accessory uses shall not include any activity conducted for monetary gain or
commercial purposes such as:
Servants quarters Private garage Guardhouse Laundries Non-
commercial garages
Houses for pets such as dogs, birds, rabbits and the like of not more than 4.00
sq. m. in floor area Pump houses Generator houses
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
Allowable Uses
Single-detached dwelling units
Semi-detached family dwelling units, e.g. duplex
Residential Subdivisions approved per P.D. 957 standards
Home occupation for the practice of ones profession such as offices of physicians,
surgeons, dentists, architects, engineers, lawyers, and other professionals or for
engaging home business such as dressmaking, tailoring, baking, running a sari-sari
store and the like, provided that:
The number of persons engaged in such business/industry shall not exceed five
(5), inclusive of owner; There shall be no change in the outside appearance
of the building premises; That in no case shall more than 20% of the building be
used for said home occupation;
No home occupation shall be conducted in any customary accessory uses
cited above;
No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than
would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood and any need for
parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off
the street and in a place other than the required front yard; and
No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors and electrical interference detectable to
the normal senses and visual or audible interference in any radio or television
receiver or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises.
Home Industry classified as cottage industry, provided that:
Such home industry shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the floor
area of the dwelling unit. There shall be no change or alteration in the outside
appearance of the dwelling unit and shall not be a hazard or nuisance;
It shall be classified as non-pollutive/non-hazardous as provided in this
integrated ZO;
Allotted capitalization shall not exceed the capitalization as set by the DTI; and
Such shall consider the provisions pertaining to customary accessory uses,
traffic and equipment/process under Home Occupation of this section.
Recreational facilities for the exclusive use of the members of the family residing within
the premises, such as:
Swimming pool Tennis courts Basketball courts
Parks and Open Spaces
Nursery/Elementary School
Tutorial services
Sports club
Religious use
Multi-purpose/Barangay hall
Clinic, nursing and convalescing home, health center
Plant nursery
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is three (3) as
provided in the NBC.
The Building Height Limit is 10.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-1 Zone
Apartments
Boarding houses
Dormitories
Museums
Libraries
High School
Vocational School
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is five (5) as provided
in the NBC.
The Building Height Limit is 15.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-2 Zone Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is three (3) as
provided in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 10.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-2 Zone
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is five (5) as provided
in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 15.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-1 and R-2 Zones
Residential condominiums
Pension houses
Hotel apartments or apartels
Hotels
Parking buildings (aboveground/ underground) Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is twelve (12) as
provided in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 36.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-3 Zone Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is three (3) as
provided in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 10.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-1 and R-2 Zones
Townhouses
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is three (3) as
provided in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 10.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zones Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC, PD 957 and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is Eighteen (18) as
provided in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 54.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed according to the provisions of BP 220.
Building Regulations
Applicable provisions of BP 220.
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC and this Ordinance.
Subject to national locational guidelines and standards of concerned agencies.
Allowable Uses
Retail stores and shops like:
Department stores Bookstores and office supply shops Art
supplies and novelties Home appliance stores Car display and
dealer stores Photo shops Flower shops Curio or antique
shops Pet shops and aquarium stores Jewelry shops
Consumer electronics such as cellular phones, cameras, laptops,
home appliances and the like
Drugstores
Food market and shops like: Bakery, cake, pastry and delicatessen shops Liquor
and wine stores Groceries Supermarkets Convenience stores
Product showroom/display store
Warehouse/storage facility for non-pollutive/non-hazardous finished products
Personal service shops like:
Medical, dental, and similar clinics Beauty parlor Barber shop
Wellness facilities such as sauna, spa, massage and facial clinics
Dressmaking and tailoring shop
Bayad centers
Laundries
Internet caf and cyber stations
Photo/video, lights & sounds services
Catering services
Event planners
Water stations
Courier services
Security agencies
Janitorial services
Travel agencies
Photo and portrait studios
Repair shops like:
House furniture and appliances repair shops Motor vehicles and accessory
repair shops Battery shops and repair shops Bicycle repair shops Repair shops
for watches, bags, shoes, cellular phones, cameras, computers and the like
Recreational centers/establishments like Play courts e.g. tennis court, bowling lane,
billiard hall Swimming pool Gymnasium
Restaurants and other eateries
Lotto terminals, off-fronton, on-line bingo outlets and off-track betting stations
Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and play lots
Plant nurseries
Vocational/technical school
Special Education (SPED) school
Short term special education like:
Dance schools
Schools for self-
defense Driving
school Speech
clinics Tutorial
centers
Embassies/consulates
Libraries/museums
Financial institutions/services like: Banks
Stand-alone
automated teller
machines
Insurance Foreign
exchange Money
lending
Pawnshops
Offices
Parking lots/garage facilities
Parking buildings (aboveground/underground)
Auto repair, tire, vulcanizing shops and car wash Gasoline filling stations/services
stations
Engraving, photo developing and printing shops
Printing, publication and graphics shops
Building Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC and this Ordinance.
The number of allowable storeys/floors above established grade is three (3) as
provided in the NBC
The Building Height Limit is 10.00 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Subject to national locational guidelines and standards of concerned agencies.
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in C-1 Zone
Wholesale stores
Wet and dry markets
Shopping centers, malls and supermarkets
Recreational center/establishments like:
Movie
house/theat
er
Stadium,
coliseum
Tennis courts
and sports
complex
Billiard halls,
pool rooms
and bowling
alleys
Sports
clubhouses
Other
sports and
recreational
establishme
nts
Bars, sing-along lounges, bistros, pubs, beer gardens, disco, dance halls
Exhibit halls
Convention centers and related facilities
Business Process Outsourcing services
Radio and television stations
Transportation terminals/garage with and without repair Display
for cars, tractors, etc.
Motorpool
Hauling services and garage terminals for trucks, tow trucks and buses
Auto sales and rentals, automotive handicraft, accessory and spare parts shops,
marine craft and aircraft sales yards
Boat storage
Vehicle emission testing center
Machinery display shop/center
Welding shops
Machine shop service operation (repairing/rebuilding or custom job orders)
Welding shop
Medium scale junk shop
Glassware and metalware stores, household equipment and appliances
Signboard and streamer painting and silk screening
Printing/typesetting, copiers and duplicating services
Recording and film laboratories
Gravel and sand stores
Lumber/hardware
Paint stores without bulk handling
Gardens and landscaping supply/contractors
Manufacture of ice, ice blocks, cubes, tubes, crush except dry ice
Lechon stores
Chicharon factory
Biscuit factorymanufacture of biscuits, cookies, crackers and other similar dried
bakery products
Doughnut and hopia factory
Other bakery products not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.)
Shops for repacking of food products e.g. fruits, vegetables, sugar and other related
products
Manufacture of wood furniture including upholstered
Allowable Uses
All uses allowed in C-1 and C-2 Zones
All uses allowed in R-3, R-4 and R-5 Zones
Regional shopping malls/centers
a. non-pollutive/non-hazardous; and
b. non-pollutive/hazardous
Allowable Uses
Non-Pollutive/Non-Hazardous Industries
Drying fish
Non-Pollutive/Hazardous Industries
Manufacture of house furnishing
Textile bag factories
Canvass bags and other canvass products factory
Jute bag factory
Manufacture of miscellaneous textile goods, embroideries and weaving apparel
Manufacture of fiber batting, padding and upholstery filling except coir
Mens and boys garment factory
Womens and girls and ladies garments factory
Manufacture of hats, gloves, handkerchief, neckwear and related clothing
accessories
Manufacture of raincoats and waterproof outer garments except jackets
Manufacture of miscellaneous wearing apparel except footwear
Manufacture of miscellaneous fabricated mill work and those n.e.c.
Manufacture of wooden and cane containers
Sawali, nipa and split cane factory
Manufacture of bamboo, rattan and other cane baskets and wares
Manufacture of cork products
Manufacture of wooden shoes, shoe lace and other similar products
Manufacture of miscellaneous wood products and those n.e.c.
Manufacture of miscellaneous furniture and fixture except primarily of metals and
those n.e.c.
Manufacture of paper stationery, envelopes and related articles
Manufacture of dry ice
Repackaging of industrial products e.g. paints, varnishes and other related products
a. pollutive/non-hazardous; and
b. pollutive/hazardous.
Allowable Uses
Pollutive/Non-Hazardous Industries
Manufacturing and canning of ham, bacon and native sausage
Poultry processing and canning
Large-scale manufacturing of ice cream
Ice plants and cold storage
Corn mill/rice mill
Chocolate and cocoa factory
Candy factory
Chewing gum factory
Peanuts and other nuts factory
Other chocolate and confectionery products
Manufacturing of flavoring extracts
Manufacture of food products n.e.c. (vinegar, vetsin)
Manufacture of fish meal
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Oyster shell grading
Manufacture of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations
Manufacture of stationery, art goods, cut stone and marble products
Manufacture of abrasive products
Manufacture of miscellaneous non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
Manufacture of cutlery, except table flatware
Manufacture of hand tools
Manufacture of general hardware
Manufacture of miscellaneous cutlery hand tools and general hardware n.e.c.
Manufacture of household metal furniture
Manufacture of office, store and restaurant metal furniture
Manufacture of metal blinds, screens and shades
Manufacture of miscellaneous furniture and fixture primarily of metal n.e.c.
Manufacture of fabricated structural iron and steel
Manufacture of architectural and ornamental metal works Manufacture
of boilers, tanks and other structural sheet metal works Manufacture of
other structural products n.e.c.
Manufacture of metal cans, boxes and containers
Manufacture of stamped coated and engraved metal products
Manufacture of fabricated wire and cable products
Manufacture of heating, cooking and lighting equipment except electrical
Sheet metal works generally manual operation
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products except machinery and equipment
n.e.c.
Manufacture or assembly of agricultural machinery and equipment
Native plow and harrow factory
Repair of agricultural machinery
Manufacture or assembly of service industry machines
Manufacture or assembly of elevators and escalators
Manufacture or assembly of sewing machines
Manufacture or assembly of cooking ranges
Manufacture or assembly of water pumps
Refrigeration industry
Manufacture or assembly of other machinery and equipment except electrical n.e.c.
Manufacture or assembly of electrical apparatus
Manufacture or assembly of electrical cables and wires
Manufacture of other electrical industrial machinery and apparatus n.e.c.
Manufacture or assembly of electric equipmentradio, television, tape recorder,
stereo
Manufacture or assembly of radio and television transmitting, signaling and detection
equipment
Manufacture or assembly of telephone and telegraphic equipment
Pollutive/Hazardous Industries
Flour mill
Cassava flour mill
Manufacture of coffee
Manufacturing of unprepared animal feeds, other grain milling n.e.c.
Production prepared feeds for animals
Grains and cement silos
Cigar and cigarette factory
Curing and re-drying tobacco leaves
Miscellaneous processing tobacco leaves n.e.c.
Textile and fiber spinning mills
Weaving hemp textile
Jute spinning and weaving
Miscellaneous spinning and weaving mills n.e.c.
Hosiery mill
Underwear and outwear knitting mills
Garment and undergarment factories
Fabric knitting mills
Miscellaneous knitting mills n.e.c.
Manufacture of mats and mattings
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
Manufacture of cordage, rope and twine
Manufacture of related products from abaca, sisal, henequen, hemp, cotton, paper,
etc.
Manufacture of linoleum and other surface coverings
Manufacture of artificial leather, oil cloth and other fabrics except rubberized
Manufacture of coir
Manufacture of miscellaneous textile n.e.c.
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Manufacture of rough lumber, unworked
Manufacture of worked lumber
Re-sawmills
Woodworking establishments, lumber and timber yards
Planning mills and sawmills, veneer plants
Manufacture of veneer, plywood and hardwood
Manufacture of doors, windows and sashes
Treating and preserving of wood
Wood drying kilns
Manufacture of charcoal
Manufacture of wood and cane blinds, screens and shades
Pulp, paper and paperboard factories
Manufacture of containers and boxes of paper and paper boards
Wood and cardboard box factories
Manufacture of miscellaneous pulp and paper products n.e.c.
Manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and other toilet preparations
Manufacture of waxes and polishing preparations
Manufacture of candles
Manufacture of inks
Manufacture of miscellaneous chemical products n.e.c.
Tire retreating and rebuilding
Manufacture of rubber shoes and slippers
Manufacture of industrial and molded rubber products
Manufacture of plastic footwear
Manufacture of plastic furniture
Manufacture of other fabricated plastic products n.e.c.
Manufacture of table and kitchen articles
Manufacture of pottery, china and earthen ware n.e.c.
Manufacture of flat glass
Manufacture of glass containers
Manufacture of miscellaneous glass and glass products n.e.c.
Manufacture of clay bricks, clay tiles and hollow clay tiles
Manufacture of miscellaneous structural clay products n.e.c
Manufacture of structural concrete products
Manufacture of asbestos products
Manufacture of engines and turbines except motor vehicles, marine and aircraft
Manufacture of metal cutting, shaving and finishing machinery
Manufacture of wood working machinery
Manufacture, assembly, rebuilding, repairing of food and beverage making
machinery
Manufacture, assembly, rebuilding, repairing of textile machinery and equipment
Manufacture, assembly, rebuilding, repairing of paper industry machinery
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Manufacture, assembly, rebuilding, repairing of trade machinery and equipment
Manufacture of rice mills
Manufacture of machines for leather and leather products
Manufacture of construction machinery
Manufacture of machines for clay, stove and glass industries
Manufacture, assembly, repair and rebuilding of miscellaneous special industrial
machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Manufacture of dry cells, storage battery and other batteries
Boat building and repairing
Ship repairing industry, dock yards, dry dock, shipways
Miscellaneous shipbuilding and repairing n.e.c.
Manufacture of locomotives and parts
Manufacture of railroad and street cars
Manufacture or assembly of automobiles, cars, buses, trucks and trailers
a. highly pollutive/non-hazardous
b. highly pollutive/hazardous
c. highly pollutive/extremely hazardous
d. pollutive/extremely hazardous
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e. non-polllutive/extremely hazardous
Allowable Uses
Highly Pollutive/Non-Hazardous Industries
Meat processing, curing, preserving except processing of ham, bacon, sausage and
chicharon
Milk processing plants (manufacturing filled, reconstituted, or recombined milk,
condensed or evaporated)
Butter and cheese processing plants
Natural fluid milk processing (pasteurizing, homogenizing, vitaminizing, bottling of
natural animal milk and cream-related products)
Other dairy products n.e.c.
Canning and preserving of fruits and fruit juices
Canning and preserving of vegetables and vegetable juices
Canning and preserving of vegetable sauces
Miscellaneous canning and preserving of fruits and vegetables n.e.c.
Fish canning
Patis factory
Bagoong factory
Processing, preserving and canning of fish and other seafoodn.e.c.
Manufacture of desiccated coconut
Manufacture of starch and its by-products
Manufacture of wines Manufacture of malt and malt liquors
Manufacture of soft drinks, carbonated water
Manufacture of instant beverages and syrups
Other non-alcoholic beverages n.e.c.
Other slaughtering, preparing and preserving meat products n.e.c.
Cooking oil and soap processing plants
Warehouse for highly pollutive/non-hazardous industries
Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways and promenades
Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above uses such as:
Staff
houses/quarters
Offices
Eateries/canteens
Parking lots/garage
facilities
Storerooms and
warehouses but only
as may be necessary
for the efficient
conduct of the
business
Pump houses
Generator houses
Allowable Uses
Government or civic centers to house national, regional or local offices in the area
Police and fire stations
Other types of government buildings
Colleges, universities, professional business schools, vocational and trade schools,
technical schools and other institutions of higher learning
Learning facilities such as training centers, seminar halls and libraries
Scientific, cultural and academic centers and research facilities except nuclear,
radioactive, chemical and biological warfare facilities
Museums, exhibition halls and art galleries
Convention center and related facilities
Civic centers and community centers
General hospitals, medical centers, specialty hospitals, medical, dental and similar
clinics,
Places of worship, such as churches, mosques, temples, shrines, chapels
Seminaries and convents
Embassies/consulates
Parking buildings
Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and playlots
Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above uses such as:
Staff
houses/quarters
Offices
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Eateries/canteens
Parking lots/garage
facilities
Storerooms and
warehouses but only
as may be necessary
for the efficient
conduct of the
business
Pump houses
Generator houses
Building Density and Bulk Regulations
Per the relevant provisions of the NBC and this Ordinance.
The Building Height Limit is 15 meters above highest grade as provided in the NBC.
Subject to national locational guidelines and standards of concerned agencies.
Allowable Uses
Welfare home, orphanages, boys and girls town, nursing homes, homes for the aged
and the like
Rehabilitation and vocational training centers for ex-convicts, drug addicts, unwed
mothers, physically, mentally and emotionally handicapped, ex-sanitaria inmates and
similar establishments
Military camps/reservations/bases and training grounds
Jails, prisons, reformatories and correctional institution
Penitentiaries and correctional institutions
Leprosaria
Psychiatric facilities, such as mental hospitals, mental sanitaria/asylums,
Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and playlots
Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above uses such as:
Staff
houses/quarters
Offices
Eateries/canteens
Parking lots/garage
facilities
Storerooms and
warehouses but only
as may be necessary
for the efficient
conduct of the
business
Pump houses
Generator houses
Allowable Uses
Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and playlots, gardens
All types of resort complexes such as those providing accommodation, sports, dining
and other leisure facilities
Open air or outdoor sports activities and support facilities, including low rise stadia,
gyms, amphitheaters and swimming pools
Ball courts, skating rinks and similar uses
Memorial/Shrines monuments, kiosks and other park structures
Sports clubs
Parking structures/facilities
Open space buffers and easements
Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above uses such as:
Staff
houses/quarters
Offices
Eateries/canteens
Parking lots/garage
facilities
Storerooms and
warehouses but only
as may be necessary
for the efficient
conduct of the
business
Pump houses
Generator houses
Allowable Uses
Open spaces/gardens
Parks and park structures such as playgrounds, jogging trails, bicycle lanes
Plant nurseries
Ground-level or underground parking structures/facilities
Agriculture, silviculture, horticulture
Customary accessory uses incidental to any of the above such as offices, eateries/
canteens, parking, kiosks, retail stores and toilet facilities
Allowable Uses
Agri-tourism
Resort areas, e.g. beach/mountain resort including accessory uses
Theme parks
Heritage and Historical Sites
Other related activities such as tree parks and botanical gardens
Tourism accommodation such as:
Cottages
Lodging inns
Restaurants
Home stays
Souvenir shops
Open air or outdoor sports activities
Food production and processing activities such as vegetables, fruits and plantation
crop and fish production to sustain tourism industry
Parking areas
LSD-OZ regulations are applied in areas identified in the CLUP as highly susceptible to
landslides. The objectives of these regulations are to avoid/minimize potentials for
landslide occurrence, and to protect lives and properties from its impacts.
Allowable Uses
Allowable uses shall be as provided in the Base Zone, subject to the following additional
regulations
Buildings and structures should be laid out and designed to harmonize with the terrain
to minimize earth moving activities
Appropriate slope, erosion and soil stabilization measures shall be applied, either
through hard or soft engineering measures
Indigenous and mature vegetation should be retained
Natural drainage patterns should not be altered; and
Use sustainable drainage systems to include rainwater storage tanks, green roofs, etc.
that can decrease the flow and make productive use of storm water run-off.
FLD-OZ regulations are applied in areas that have been determined in the CLUP as
flood-prone. The objective of the Flood Overlay Zone is to protect lives and properties
from the harmful effects of flood.
Allowable Uses
Allowable uses shall be as provided in the respective Base Zone, subject to the following
additional regulations
FLT-OZs are applied in areas defined by five (5)-meter wide strips on both sides of
and running along identified earthquake faults. The objective of these regulations is
to minimize the possible harmful effects of fault movements to properties.
Allowable Uses
Only the following uses shall be allowed within identified FOZs:
Parks, playgrounds, pocket parks, parkways, promenades and play lots
Legal easements
The above uses supersede the list of Allowed Uses in the Base Zones affected by FOZs.
Building Density and Bulk Regulations
No permanent buildings/structures shall be built within FLT-OZs.
The HTG-OZ is applied in areas with historic centers/heritage zones, including heritage
houses.
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The objectives are: 1) to preserve existing historic structures/sites; and 2) to harmonize
the design and construction of new ones with the design of these historic
structures/sites.
Allowable Uses
Uses allowed under Rule II. Land Use Policies and Regulations of the Guidelines,
Policies and Standards for the Conservation and Development of Historic Centers/
Heritage Zones by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) shall
apply to sites that the NHCP or National Museum (NM) has declared Historic Centers
or Heritage Zones, by virtue of RA 10066 (Heritage Act).
For declared heritage houses, allowable uses shall be limited to:
Single-detached residential
Museum
Shops, offices, restaurants, craftsmens workshops and retail outlets (only at the
ground floor)
For new construction, allowable uses shall be as provided in the base R-1 Zones.
The objective for this Overlay Zone is to ensure that the dual goals of environmental
conservation and tourism economic development are attained.
UCD-OZ regulations are applied to properties fronting both sides of (name of road) from
(name of junction) to (name of junction). These overlay regulations are intended to:
Minimize roadside friction by reducing contact between vehicular through traffic and
vehicle movement to and from individual properties
Ensure that pedestrian walks are free from encroachments of parked vehicles
Ensure a friendly and vibrant urban environment by reducing the rigidity of
streetscapes
Allowable Uses
Allowable uses shall be as provided in the applicable Base Zone subject to the following
additional regulations.
Fencing
Fences along (name of road) shall have a maximum height of (xx) meters;
The base may be made of opaque materials, such as concrete hollow blocks, with a
height no greater than (xx) meters from the street sidewalk elevation; the top portion
of the fence shall be made of see-through materials such as steel grills,
Fences made of plants shall have a height of (xx) meters.
The Transit-Oriented Overlay Zone covers all properties having a radial distance of one
kilometer (or as declared by the LGU) from the (City/Municipal) Multi-Modal Terminal. The
objectives of these regulations are:
To facilitate the development of a walkable and compact urban center thereby
reducing opportunities for urban sprawl
To encourage the use of public vehicles thereby reducing vehicular traffic volumes
Allowable Uses
Allowable uses shall be as provided in the applicable Base Zone subject to the following
additional regulations.
The Billboards Overlay Zone includes all lots fronting the National Road. The objectives of
these regulations are:
Design Regulations
Following are some examples of regulations as provided in MMDA Memorandum
Circular No. 10 Series of 2011:
Setback Requirements. Regulated Signs shall be subject to the following front, side
and rear Setback Requirements:
Minimum Distance Between Signs. No billboard or billboard structure shall be located
within the distance of one hundred (100.00) meter radius from another; Provided:
That in determining compliance with this Section 4.2, Regulated Signs that were
earlier granted a permit by the relevant local government unit shall enjoy
preference over Regulated Signs whose local government unit permits were issued
thereafter.
Non-obstruction of Traffic Signs. No Regulated Sign shall be erected in such a
manner as to confuse or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official Traffic Sign,
signal, or device.
Non obstruction of Landscape. No Regulated Sign shall be constructed as to unduly
obstruct the natural view of the landscape, distract or obstruct the view of the public
as to constitute a traffic hazard, or otherwise defile, debase or offend aesthetic and
cultural values and traditions.
Restrictions on Combustible Materials. All Regulated Signs erected in highly restrictive
Fire Zones as defined in the NBC and its IRRs shall have structural members of
incombustible materials. Ground Signs may be constructed of any material meeting
the requirements of the NBC. Combination signs, Roof Signs, Wall Signs, Projecting
Signs, and Signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials. No
combustible material other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction
of electric signs.
Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in Regulated Signs may be made of metal, glass or
approved plastics.
Clearances from Fire Escapes, Exits or Standpipes. No Regulated Sign shall be
erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in
any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe.
Obstruction of Openings. No Regulated Sign shall obstruct any opening to such an
extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by the NBC.
Regulated Signs erected within 1.50 meters of an exterior wall in which there are
openings within the area of the Regulated Sign shall be constructed of
incombustible material or approved plastics.
Roof Signs. Roof Signs shall not be allowed.
Material Requirements. Sign Structures carrying Signs and signboards made of
banners, pennants, tarpaulins and other similar non-rigid materials shall not be
installed near power lines, and shall maintain a horizontal clearance from such
power lines in accordance with Rule XIII, Table XIII.1 of the NBC IRRs.
Clearances from High Voltage Power Lines. Clearances of Regulated Signs from high
voltage power lines shall be in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code. In
areas near electric distribution facilities including that of any power substations, the
minimum horizontal distance measured from the property line abutting the RROW
and all the adjoining properties to the nearest base of the sign structure shall be the
height of the structure plus one (1.00) meter.
All Regulated Signs, Temporary Signs and LED Signs, installed over or across and
along Public Thoroughfares, center islands and Road Rights-Of-Way, whether it be
National Road or Secondary Road are strictly prohibited. MMDA Regulation No. 96-
009 (Anti-Littering Regulation) must be strictly observed specifically, Sec. h, which
states that: It is unlawful for any person/s private and public corporations,
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advertising and promotion companies, movie producers, professionals and service
contractors to post, install display any kind or form of Billboards, Signs, posters and
other visual clutters in any part of the roads, sidewalk, center island, posts, trees and
open spaces.
Regulated Signs shall not be allowed within sidewalks, flyovers, interchanges, traffic
signages, communications posts, LRT, and MRT structures (such as terminal stations,
carriageways, columns and beams), Road Rights-Of-Way, posts, waiting sheds or
any part thereof.
Markers of historical sites and tourist destinations including directional signs shall not
be combined with Advertisement signs even if these Signs are sponsored by private
businesses. Sponsors may put their Advertisement in the periphery of the historical
sites upon acceptance and permission of the sites administrators and upon signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement (MOU/MOA) witnessed by the
LGU concerned and the MMDA.
No signs shall be installed in trees, electric or lighting posts, center islands, side strips
and fences that will destroy, alter or deface the natural landscape or seascape of
historical sites and tourist destinations.
No Sign shall be allowed to cross or straddle along Carriageways.
All Regulated Signs, Temporary Signs and LED Signs along Covered Areas shall
automatically be put down or turned off by the owners and advertisers upon the
announcement by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA) that there would be a low pressure area or other
weather disturbance in Metropolitan Manila. In case of failure of the owners and
advertisers to comply with this Section, the MMDA shall put down the aforesaid at
the expense of the owners.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, any local Government Unit in Metropolitan
Manila may provide for stricter billboards regulations and may prohibit certain kinds of
billboard signs and structures as may be provided in their respective local ordinances.
The objective for this Overlay Zone is to ensure that areas having high biodiversity are
protected.
Allowable Uses
Only scientific studies which do not involve gathering of species or any alteration in the
area is allowed.
A portion or portions of the (XXX) Sub-Zone is hereby overlain with a Critical Habitat
Overlay Zone. The objective for this Overlay Zone is to preserve the habitats of the
endangered species of (i.e. birds, bats, flowers, etc.).
A portion or portions of the (XXX) Zone is hereby overlain with an Ancestral Lands
Overlay Zone. The objective for this Overlay Zone is to preserve the traditional way of
life of IPs.
Allowable Uses
Allowable uses shall be limited to:
Similar incentives may also be given to projects that provide wider setbacks, increased
ground level open spaces, provides public infrastructure or conserve heritage sites.
Notwithstanding the Building Height provisions of this ordinance, building heights should
also conform to the height restrictions and requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority of
the Philippines (CAAP).
Exempted from the imposition of height regulations in residential zones are the following:
towers, church, steeples, water tanks and other utilities and such other structures not
covered by the height regulations of the National Building Code and/or the CAAP.
1. PD 957, Subdivision and Condominium Buyers Protective Law and its revised
implementing rules and regulations.
2. Batas Pambansa 220, Promulgation of Different Levels of Standards and Technical
Requirements for Economic and Socialized Housing Projects and its revised
implementing rules and regulations.
3. RA 7279 Urban Development and Housing Act;
4. PD 1096 National Building Code
5. PD 1185 Fire Code
6. PD 856 Sanitation Code
7. RA 6541 Structural Code
8. Batas Pambansa 344 Accessibility Law
9. Rules and Regulations HLURB Town Planning and Zoning Program
10. CA 141 or Public Land Act public lands, including foreshore and reclaimed lands;
11. PD 705 or Revised Forestry Code forestlands;
12. PD 1076 or Water Code of the Philippines inland and coastal waters, shorelines and
riverbank easements;
13. RA 6657 or Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law agrarian reform lands.
14. RA 7279 or Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) socialized housing and
settlements development;
15. RA 7586 or National Integrated Protected Areas Act protected areas in both land
and seas;
16. RA 7942 or Philippine Mining Act mining areas;
17. RA 8371 or Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) ancestral lands;
18. RA 8435 or Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) SAFDZs and prime
agricultural lands;
19. RA 8550 or Revised Fisheries Code municipal waters and coastal zones;
20. RA 9593 or Philippine Tourism Act tourism zones and estates
21. RA 9729 or Philippine Climate Change Act, as amended;
22. RA 10066 or Philippine Cultural Heritage Act cultural and heritage zones/areas;
and,
23. RA 100121 or Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act disaster-prone and
geo-hazard areas.
24. Other relevant guidelines promulgated by the national agencies concerned.
Obnoxious signs that would constitute nuisance to adjoining property owners, distract
motorists or constitute as hazards to public safety shall not be allowed in any area. No
sign should project to public property unless expressly allowed by the Zoning
Administrator/ Zoning Officer. Temporary signs and billboards for not more than two
months may be allowed by the Zoning Officer/Administrator upon payment of
corresponding fees to the City/Municipality. The permit for such sign shall indicate the
location, size, slope, contents and type of construction.
These shall be enforced through the Implementing Guidelines that is made part of this
ZO.
1. Views shall be preserved for public enjoyment especially in sites with high scenic
quality by closely considering building orientation, height, bulk, fencing and
landscaping.
2. Deep wells shall not be allowed unless a Water Permit is obtained from the National
Water Resources Board.
3. Land use activities shall not cause the alteration of natural drainage patterns or
change the velocities, volumes, and physical, chemical, and biological
characteristics of storm water. Streams, watercourses, wetlands, lakes or ponds shall
not be altered, re-graded, developed, piped, diverted or built upon.
4. All developments shall ensure that storm water runoff shall be controlled through
appropriate storm water drainage system design.
5. All developments shall undertake the protection of rivers, streams, lakes and ponds
from sedimentation and erosion damage;
6. The internal drainage systems of developments shall be so designed as not to
increase turbidity, sediment yield, or cause the discharge of any harmful
substances that will degrade the quality of water. Water quality shall be
maintained according to DENRs latest Revised Water Usage and
Classification/Ambient Water Quality Criteria;
7. Municipal and industrial wastewater effluents shall not discharge into surface and
groundwater unless it is scientifically proven that such discharges will not cause the
deterioration of the water quality. Effluents shall be maintained according to
DENRs latest Effluent Quality Standards for Class C Inland Waters;
8. Developments that generate toxic and hazardous waste shall provide appropriate
handling and treatment facilities which should be in accordance with the
requirements of and approved by the DENR;
9. Floodplains shall not be altered, filled and/or built upon without proper drainage
design and without proper consideration of possible inundation effects on nearby
properties;
1. The project proponent shall file a written application for Variance and/or Exception
with the LZBA citing the section(s) of this Ordinance under which the same is sought
and stating the ground/s thereof.
2. Upon filing of application, a visible project sign, (indicating the name and nature of
the proposed project) shall be posted at the project site. This sign shall be
maintained until the LZBA has rendered a decision on the application.
It may also provide conditions by which the non-conforming use can reduce its
nonconformity.
5. That no such non-conforming use maybe moved to displace any conforming use;
6. That no such non-conforming use and/or structure may be expanded or altered in a
way which increases its non-conformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be
altered to decrease its non-conformity.
1. Enforcement
a. Act on all applications for Locational Clearance
b. Issuance of Notice of Non-Conformance to owners/ operators of uses, buildings or
structures that are non-conforming to the applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
c. Monitor on-going/existing projects and issue Notices of Violation and Show Cause
Order to owners, developers, or managers of projects that are in violation of the
provisions of the integrated ZO.
d. Coordinate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for enforcement of all orders
and processes issued in the implementation of this Ordinance.
e. Coordinate with the City/Municipal Fiscal and/or City/Municipal Legal Officer for
other legal actions/remedies relative to the foregoing.
2. Planning
Coordinate with the Regional Office of the HLURB regarding proposed amendments to
the integrated ZO prior to adoption by the Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan.
The LZBA may invite resource persons in support of the performance of its functions.
The LZRC may invite resource persons in support of the performance of its functions.
_______________________________ City/
Municipal Vice-Mayor
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Councilor Councilor
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Councilor Councilor
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Councilor Councilor
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xxx xxx
Councilor Councilor
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Councilor Councilor
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xxx xxx
Councilor Councilor
ATTESTED BY:
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Sangguniang Panlungsod/BayanSecretary
APPROVED BY:
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City/Municipal Mayor
e.g.
Project Committee