Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Manila

.MAY 0420151

DEPARTMENTORDER ) SUBJECT: Guidelines on the Design

) Development of Proposed

No. 70
Series of 20156","·/f·1-1
J DPWH Housing Subdivision
Projects for Urban and Rural
Areas

In order to have standard design parameters for the development of Proposed DPWH
Housing Subdivision projects situated either in urban or rural areas, the following guidelines
are hereby issued for the information and compliance of all concerned:

1. Housing projects shall be located in residential zones or other areas appropriate for
residential uses in conformity with the LGU Zoning Ordinance or Approved
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. If none, the dominant land use principle and site
suitability factors, as provided under P.D. 957 (Regulating the Sale of Subdivision Lots
and Condominiums) and its Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations, shall be
applied.

2. Allocation of land shall be as follows:

a. Buildable (Saleable) Area - maximum of 70% of the gross area of the Subdivision;

b. Non-Buildable (Non-Saleable) Area - minimum of 30% of the gross area. These

include roads, sidewalks, alleys and open spaces {i.e. parks/playgrounds,
community facilities, area for sewage treatment plant (STP), if any}.

3. Lot Requirements. To accommodate a wider range of clientele (in terms of income

level/paying capacity) and to provide diversity in housing design, the lot sizes, as shown
in Annex "1" and "2", can be integrated in one subdivision project. However, R-2 lots
(for single detached residence) shall be located only in one block while R-3 lots (for
rowhouse) shall also be located in another block, preferably located at the sides or back
perimeter of the subdivision.

4. Roads, including other road right-of-way (RROW)components (see Annex "2"), shall be
so aligned to facilitate movement within and in link to the nearest major transportation
route and adjacent property. As much as possible, roads should conform to the
contours of the land. Likewise, various utility lines (i.e. drainage, water, electricity and
communications) shall be properly located within the RROW.. Compliance to the
pertinent requirements of the Accessibility Law (BP Big. 344), i.e. curb ramp/s
strategically located on sidewalks, shall be observed.

5. In compliance with the current environmental laws/orders regarding sewage/effluent

disposal and/or treatment, the necessary STP should be integrated in the proposed
housing subdivision project.
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6. The necessary documents, i.e. Approval of Subdivision Plan, Subdivision Development

Permit, building permits, among others, shall be properly secured from the concerned
LGUs or national government office/s prior to project implementation.

This Order shall amend/modify any previous issuances inconsistent herewith and shall take
effect immediately.

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Secreta ry Department of Public:Works and Highways
Office otthe Secretary

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