9.1 General
The limitation of area and height of buildings of different occupancy classes and types of construction shall be achieved by specifying it in terms of FAR, which shall take into account the various aspects that govern in specifying FAR as given below:
a) Occupancy class;
b) Types of construction;
c) Width of street fronting the building and the traffic load;
d) Locality where the building is proposed and the density;
e) Parking facilities;
f) Local fire fighting facilities; and
g) Water supply, drainage and sanitation facilities.
9.2 The comparative FARs for different occupancies and types of construction are as given in Table 5 and the Authority shall select a basic FAR for one occupancy and a type of construction and arrive at the FAR values for other combinations taking into account the other local factors (see 9.1).
9.2.1 Unlimited Areas
The minimum fire separation on all sides of buildings of unlimited areas (see Table 5) and of Type 1 construction shall be .
9.3 Street Width
The area limits shall apply to all buildings fronting on a street or public space not less than 9 m in width accessible to a public street.
9.4 Height Limit
The height and number of storeys shall be related to FAR and the provisions of 8.
9.4.1 Where a building height is not covered by Table 5,
the maximum height shall be limited according to the width of the street as follows:
a) The maximum height of building shall not exceed 1.5 times the width of road abutting plus the front open space, subject to the requirement of front open space of a maximum of 16 m;
b) If a building abuts on two or more streets of different widths, the building shall be deemed to face upon the street that has the greater width and the height of the building shall be regulated by the width of that street and may be continued to this height to a depth of 24 m along the narrower street subject to conformity of 8; and
c) For buildings in vicinity of aerodromes, provisions of 9.5 shall apply.
9.4.2 Height Exceptions
9.4.2.1 Roof structures
The following appurtenant structures shall not be included in the height of the building unless the aggregate area of such structures, including pent-houses, exceeds one-third of the area of the roof of building upon which they are erected:
a) Roof tanks and their supports (with support height not exceeding 1 m);
b) Ventilating, air conditioning, lift rooms and similar service equipment;
c) Stair cover (Mumty) not exceeding 3 m in height; and
d) Chimneys, parapet walls and architectural features not exceeding in height.
9.4.2.2 The building height for different occupancy types shall not exceed the maximum height prescribed in Part 4 ‘Fire and Life Safety’ of the Code.
9.5 Restrictions in the Vicinity of Aerodromes
9.5.1 For buildings in the vicinity of aerodromes, the maximum height of such buildings shall be decided in consultation with the Airports Authority of India who shall be responsible for issuing the no objection certificate. This shall be in accordance with the concerned notification of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India.
9.5.1.1 For the purpose of 9.5.1, new buildings and structures coming up in the vicinity of an aerodrome shall be subjected to height restrictions in accordance with the subject notification.
No building or structure higher than the height specified in the subject notification shall be constructed or erected and no tree which is likely to grow or ordinarily grows
| Sl No. | Occupancy Classification | Type of Construction | |||
| Type 1(3) | Type 2(4) | Type 3(5) | Type 4(6) | ||
| i) | Residential | UL | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| ii) | Educational | UL | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| iii) | Institutional | UL | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| iv) | Assembly | UL | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| v) | Business | UL | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| vi) | Mercantile | 8.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| vii) | Industrial | 7.5 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| viii) | Storage (see Note 4) | 6.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| ix) | Hazardous (see Note 4) | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | NP |
| UL – Unlimited.NP – Not Permitted NOTES1 This table has been prepared, taking into account the combustible content in the different occupancies as well as the fire resistance offered by the type of construction (see Part 4 ‘Fire and Life Safety’ of the Code).2 This table shall be modified by the Authority, taking into account the other aspects as given below (see 9.1):a) Density in terms of dwelling units/hectare;b) Traffic considerations;c) Parking spaces;d) Local fire fighting facilities; ande) Water supply, drainage and sanitation requirements.3 The FAR specified may be increased by 20 percent for the following:a) A basement or cellar and space under a building constructed on stilts and used as a parking space, and air conditioning plant room used as accessory to the principal use;b) Electric cabin or substation watchman's booth of maximum size of with minimum width or diameter of 1.2 m, pump house, garbage shaft, space required for location of fire hydrants, electric fittings and water tank;c) Projections and accessory buildings as specifically exempted (see 8.4.1); andd) Staircase room and lift rooms above the topmost storey, architectural features; and chimneys and elevated tanks of dimensions as permissible under the Code; the area of the lift shaft shall be taken only on one floor.4 In so far as single storey storage and hazardous occupancies are concerned, they would be further governed by volume to plot area ratio (VPR), to be decided by the Authority. | |||||
higher than the height specified in the subject notification shall be planted on any land within the specified radius from the aerodrome reference point, as given in the notification.
9.5.1.2 In the case of buildings or structures to be erected in the vicinity of defence aerodromes, the maximum height of such buildings shall be decided by the Defence Authority.
9.5.2 The location of slaughter house/butcher house and other areas for activities like depositing of garbage dumps which would attract high flying birds like eagles/hawks, etc, shall not be permitted within a radius of 10 km from aerodrome reference point.
9.6 Group Housing
9.6.1 Group housing development may be in low rise house clusters or high rise multi-storeyed apartments for high density development.
9.6.2 No limit to floors and height shall be applicable, but the coverage and floor area ratio for various
densities may be as given in Table 6 unless provided otherwise in the Master Plan and local development control rules.
9.6.3 The minimum size of the site for group housing multi-storeyed apartment shall be .
9.6.3.1 The number of dwelling units are calculated on the basis of the density pattern given in the Development Plan taking into consideration a population of 4.5 persons per dwelling unit.
9.6.3.2 The basement may vary between 33.33 and 50 percent of the plot area and is to be used for parking, servicing and for essential household storage without counting in FAR.
9.6.3.3 Parking space shall be provided in accordance with 10. Designated accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with B-3.
9.6.4 With a view to providing adequate parking for occupancies and the vehicular load, appropriate off-street parking provisions have to be made in the
PART 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
| Sl No. | Net Residential Density Dwelling Units/Hectare | Maximum Coverage Percent | Floor Area Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| i) | 25 | 25 | 0.50 |
| ii) | 50 | 30 | 0.75 |
| iii) | 75 | 33 | 0.90 |
| iv) | 100 | 35 | 1.00 |
| v) | 125 | 35 | 1.25 |
| vi) | 150 | 35 | 1.50 |
| vii) | 175 | 35 | 1.75 |
| viii) | 200 | 35 | 2.00 |
| ix) | 225 | 35 | 2.25 |
| x) | 250 | 35 | 2.50 |
| xi) | 275 | 35 | 2.75 |
| xii) | 300 | 35 | 3.00 |
| xiii) | 325 | 35 | 3.25 |
| xiv) | 350 | 35 | 3.50 |
| xv) | 375 | 35 | 3.75 |
| xvi) | 400 | 35 | 4.00 |
building/on-site. This can also be permitted in basement areas (see 12.9) and in podium (see 4.6.1) and the footprint for the basement parking may exceed the ground coverage of the building subject to no basement building construction to cross the building line and all other safety features for structural, fire, health and public safety being ensured (see also 12.9.2.2 and Fig. 11).
10 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
10.1 The off-street parking (on-site parking) spaces in a plot to be provided shall be in accordance with Annex A. The spaces given in Annex A shall be considered by the Authority in conjunction with the Development Rules, in force, if any.
10.2 The spaces to be left out for off-street parking as given in 10.3 to 10.6 shall be in addition to the open spaces left out for lighting and ventilation purposes as given in 20.
10.2.1 Further 50 percent of the open spaces required around buildings under 8 may be allowed to be utilized for parking or loading or unloading spaces, provided a minimum distance of 3.6 m around the building is kept free from any parking, loading or unloading spaces subject to the provisions of Part 4 ‘Fire and Life Safety’ of the Code.
10.3 Each off-street parking space provided for vehicles shall be as follows:
a) For car, the minimum parking space to be when individual parking space
is required and when common parking space is required.
b) Space for scooter/two wheeler and bicycle to be not less than and , respectively.
c) Area for each equivalent car space inclusive of circulation area is for open parking, for ground floor covered parking and for basement.
10.4 For buildings of different occupancies, off-street parking space for vehicles shall be provided as stipulated below:
a) Motor vehicles — Space shall be provided as specified in Annex A for parking motor vehicles (cars).
b) Other types of vehicles — For non-residential building, in addition to the parking areas provided in (a) above, 25 to 50 percent additional parking space shall be provided for parking other types of vehicles and the additional spaces required for other vehicles shall be as decided by the Authority, keeping in view the nature of traffic generated in the city.
For residential occupancy, space for motorcycle/scooter/cycle/two-wheeler shall be provided at the rate of one for each tenement.
10.5 Off-street parking space shall be provided with adequate vehicular access to a street; and the area of drives, aisles and such other provisions required for adequate manoeuvring of vehicle shall be exclusive of the parking space stipulated in these provisions.
10.6 If the total parking space required by these provisions is provided by a group of property owners for their mutual benefits, such use of this space may be construed as meeting the off-street parking requirements under these provisions, subject to the approval of the Authority.
10.7 In buildings of mercantile (commercial), industrial and storage type, in addition to the parking spaces provided, a space at the rate of , shall be provided for loading and unloading activities, for each of floor area or fraction thereof.
10.8 Parking spaces shall be paved and clearly marked for different types of vehicles.
10.9 Apart from parking at ground level, provision of underground or multi-storeyed parking or podium parking may be permitted. The parking of vehicles at different level may also be mechanized. In the case of parking spaces provided in basement(s), at least two ramps of width and slope as per 4.6.1.3 shall be
provided, located preferably at opposite ends. In case of underground/multi-storeyed parking, special measures with regard to fire safety shall be taken (see Part 4 ‘Fire and Life Safety’ of the Code).
10.10 Designated accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with B-3 for the occupancies specified in 13.