For the construction of any building, there is a restriction of floor space to be used. It is called as FSI (Floor space Index). Also, we have to provide distance from the plot boundary which is called as marginal distance or setbacks.

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 6 is all about Regulations for FSI & Marginal distance.

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 6.10 Height Of Building
 

This regulation shall be applicable for buildings to be constructed in all land use zones, unless and otherwise specified in the respective regulation.

6.10.1 (i) The height of the building shall be allowed to the extent mentioned below subject to the approval of the Chief Fire Officer of the Authority or Director of Fire services, if required, under these regulations.

Provided that higher height may be allowed in case of Integrated Township Project where a fire station and fire-fighting facilities are to be constructed/provided. Also, if such facilities are available in nearby areas of the project, then buildings of higher heights may be allowed in such projects. However, a necessary certificate to that effect and NOC shall be produced from the Director of Fire Services.

(ii) The building height is up to 24.0 m. shall be allowed on roads less than 12.0 m. For a building having a height of more than 24.0 m., the minimum road width shall be 12.0 m.

(iii)For buildings in the vicinity of aerodromes, the maximum height of buildings shall be subject to parameters framed by the Civil Aviation Authorities, or the development permission shall be considered only after the applicant produces NOC from the Airport Authority.

(iv) (a) In addition to (iii), for Industrial Chimneys in the vicinity of aerodromes, it shall be of such height and character as prescribed by Civil Aviation Authorities, and all Industrial Chimneys shall be of such character as prescribed by the Chief Inspector of Steam Boilers and Smoke Nuisance, and

(b) Buildings intended for hazardous godowns for storage of inflammable materials and storage of explosives shall be single-storied structures only.

(v) The buildings of height more than 70.0 m. shall be allowed subject to fulfilment of the requirements mentioned in Regulation No.6.12.

Rule No. 6.11 HEIGHT EXEMPTIONS

The appurtenant structures such as roof tanks and their supports, two toilets on the terrace not exceeding 8 sq.m. built-up area and height up to 3.0 m. in case of residential building, ventilating, air-conditioning structures, lift rooms and similar service equipment, stair cover, chimneys and parapet walls and architectural features not exceeding height allowed in these regulations, and Solar panels not exceeding 1.8 m. in height shall not be included in computation of height of building.

Rule No. 6.12 REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF BUILDING MORE THAN 70.0 M. HEIGHT

It is mandatory for all the high rise buildings to comply with the requirements of Structural Design and Stability, Geo-technical and other aspects, and Fire Safety norms as per provisions of UDCPR, Maharashtra Fire (Prevention and Life Safety Measures) Act, 2006, and National Building Code of India, amended from time to time, for the aspects not covered in UDCPR. The certificates from structural and geo-technical engineers about the fulfillment of necessary requirements shall be attached with the application. The responsibility for the structural and other stability and safety of such high-rise buildings shall lie with the owner/developer and the concerned expert, consultant, and executants appointed by the owner/developer.

Rule No. 6.13 FSI OF LANDS AFFECTED BY HEMRL OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS

The lands that are affected by the restrictions of the High Energy Material Research Laboratory or provisions of other Central or State Government Acts, form the part of the entire land, then FSI of such affected land may be allowed to be utilized on the remaining contiguous land. However, sub-divisions of such land shall not be allowed.

Rule No. 6.14 PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FLOOR

In the case of residential buildings having a height of more than 30.0 m., recreational floors may be allowed subject to the following -

i) The height of such floor shall be up to 4.5 m. and shall be open on all sides.

ii) Such floor shall be used for recreational purposes/activities, including the construction of a swimming pool, and shall be in addition to the recreational open space required as per UDCPR.

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iii) One such floor may be allowed every 50.0 m. height; however, the first floor may be allowed after 30.0 m. height.

iv) Such floor shall not be counted in FSI; however, ancillary constructions like changing rooms, washrooms, etc. shall be computed in FSI.

Related Regulations to Rule No. 6 - 

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What is the Calculation of FSI Pline and its exemption in UDCPR 2020?

What are the Projections allowed in Front and Side Margin as per UDCPR 2020?

Industrial Building Regulations of FSI, Marginal Distances and Plot Area in UDCPR 2020

Regulations for Permissible FSI in Non Congested Area In Maharashtra in UDCPR 2020

What are the Setback, Marginal, Distance, Height in Non Congested Area in Maharashtra in UDCPR 2020

What are the Setback, Marginal, Distance, Height, and Permissible FSI in Gaothan or Congested Area in Maharashtra in UDCPR 2020

Planning to start a constructional project? Good! But do you really know following things?

what you need to do to reach the construction phase? One may have various question in mind. like

What are the things to consider before building a house?

Different stages of building construction?

Is there any list of preconstruction services ?

What are pre construction planning stages ?

  A lot of us think that construction of a building only needs architects, a bunch of labors, electrician, plumbers, and money. Well, we don’t blame this way of thinking since we have always been portraying this picture when construction is concerned. But every construction project begins only after clearing all the essential legal pre-construction activities. This pre-construction process is little difficult but it make your home or building legally strong & sound. 

Tip – 1

Legal clearance of Land to get site control

The major benchmark before starting any construction process is to gain the complete site acquisition. Complete all the legal process that would define you as the site owner or something that legally gives you the site control. If you are thinking for the reason of its importance let us tell you that mostly the financing sources are unable to release the funds unless and until you have the site control.

These includes – 7/12, property card, Land demarcations, Title & search report, All mutation entries (ferfar), Society allotment letter, sale deed etc

Tip -2

Obtain the project financing

No project can stand strong if the finances are poor. So before starting any of the construction processes make sure you have strong financing in place. But what does actually in place mean? Not every penny can be ready and in hand, the least you could on your end is make sure your financing parties will deliver your need on time effortlessly. There are a lot of banks that offer constructional and another financing for a single project.

Not all Pre-constructional planning phases are in sequence so need to keep the department of financing alert as anything might come up anytime.

For financing you may need following documents –

Land ownership documents (given in tip -1 ), Pan card, Aadhar card, 3 years IT return statement, project estimate, Blue prints, documents of mortgage, salary slip (if any) etc.

Tip – 3

Architectural construction documents & Approvals

Before starting any pre-construction activity the third-party approvals are very important since you cannot start any construction without approval from local planning authority. A general contractor or your architect can get it done on your behalf. Generally, your project will be  reviewed by three main entities –

 – Approval plans & Building drawings

 – Construction team & their licences (contractor, architect, plumber, structural engineer)

 – Health & safety related assurance

 – Precautions to be followed during construction

 – Building rules of local area

Tip – 4 

Site Clearance and Installation of safety measures.

Building foot-print & 2m surrounding space should be cleared on site to start construction. Approach road to the construction area should be cleared so that construction equipments like RMC, JCB, Piling Machine, trucks carrying building material can reach the construction area easily.

Any accident happened on site can bring legal stay on project. Hence appropriate measures for labour safety must be taken.  

Tip – 5

Be Ready with Precise Project Management Plan

As you move forward by finalizing the different components of the project you need to invest your time tailoring the elite project management practices and plans to execute it. If you want to keep your project on track your team must know what the plan is and get ready to deliver it efficiently. 

Schedule your activities considering climatic conditions eg- complete under ground activities like foundation & footing before Rainy season. Plan your activities considering various speed up techniques, like 3rd floor slab & 1st floor brick work can be done simultaneously. 

Tip – 6

Appointment of Good Consultants – 

There is a great difference between knowing something and analyzing something. We recommend you to select consultant’s who not only listen you but analyze your needs properly. Here is list of various consultants for your construction –

Design Architect, Liasoning agency, Structural Consultant, Civil Contractor, Site Supervisor, Plumbing and Electrical consultant (MEP), Landscape Architect, Interior Designer.

Tip – 7

Estimate of Time

Estimate time required for completion of your project. This time must be calculated on real experiences of your surrounding projects. This will help you to plan your shifting (if you are currently using land for some purpose). All your day to day activities like office, job etc will be disturbed during this time. Time estimate will help you to manage it well.

Even during construction you will have to keep follow up to your schedule so that everything is done on time.

For the construction of any building, there is a restriction of floor space to be used. It is called the FSI (Floor space Index). Also, we have to provide distance from the plot boundary which is called as marginal distance or setbacks.

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 6 is all about Regulations for FSI & Marginal distance.

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 6.7 PERMISSIBLE PROJECTIONS IN MARGINAL OPEN SPACES/DISTANCES

The following projections shall be permissible in marginal open spaces :-

(a) Projections into Marginal Open Spaces :- Every open space provided, either interior or exterior, shall be kept free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky, and no cornice, chajja, roof, or weather shade more than 0.75 m. wide shall overhang or project over the said marginal open spaces so as to reduce the width to less than the minimum required. However, sloping / horizontal chajja provided over balcony/gallery, etc., may be permitted up to balcony projections at a horizontal level.

(b) Balconies - as specified in Regulation No.9.14

(c) Ledge for Air conditioning unit as specified in Regulation No.9.5.

(d) A canopy or porch not exceeding 5 m.in length and 2.5 m. in width in the form of a cantilever and unenclosed over the main and subsidiary entrances providing a minimum clear height of 2.4 m. below the beam bottom of the canopy. The canopy shall not have access from the upper floors (above floors), for use as a sitting out place. There shall be a minimum clearance of 1.5 m, between the plot boundaries and canopy.

Provided that more than one canopy may be permitted in the case of special buildings as per requirement.

(e) A projection of a maximum of 30 cm. on the rooftop terrace level may be allowed throughout the periphery of the building. In case of pitched roof projection of a maximum of 45 cm. at rooftop level throughout the periphery of the building shall be allowed.

(f) Accessory buildings :- The following accessory buildings may be permitted in the marginal open spaces :-

i)  In an existing building where a toilet is not provided, a single-storeyed toilet subject to a maximum area of 4.0 sq.m. in the rear or side open space and at a distance of 7.5 m. from the road line or the front boundary and 1.5 m. from other boundaries may be permissible. The Authority may reduce 1.5 m. margin in exceptional cases to avoid hardship.

ii ) Parking lock-up garage not exceeding 2.4 m. in height shall be permissible in the rear corner of an independent bungalow plot. Parking lock-up garage, when attached to a main building, shall be 7.5 m. away from the road line and shall be of such construction capable of giving fire resistance of 2 hours. The area of the sanitary block and parking lock-up garage shall be taken into account for the calculation of FSI.

iii)  Underground suction tanks, soak pits, and wet and dry garbage separately with collection chambers, space required for fire hydrants, electrical and water fittings, underground water tanks, dustbins, etc.

iv)  One watchman's cabin/booth not more than 6 sq.m. in built-up area having a minimum width or diameter of 1.80 m. Cabin/booth may be allowed at every entrance and/or exit.

Note :- When a building abuts three or more roads, the above-mentioned uses, except (iv), shall be permissible in front setback facing a smaller road of less importance from a traffic point of view.

(g)  Ramp for basement in side and rear marginal distances subject to provisions under Regulation No.9.12.

(h)  Fire escape staircase of single flight not less than 1.2 m. width excluding the marginal distance required for special buildings.

(i)  Staircase mid-landing of 1.2 m. width with a clear minimum headroom of 2.1 m. below the mid-landing. However, the clear distance from the edge of the landing to the plot boundary shall not be less than 1.8 m. in the case of non-special buildings and 6.0 m. in the case of special buildings.

(j)  Architectural projections - Architectural projections as specified in Regulations No.9.30.

(k)  Construction of ottas, railings, barricades, or supporting columns for canopy or porch shall not be permitted within the minimum required front marginal distances. However, steps or steps along with otta may be permitted to project up to 1.2 m. from the building line.

(l)  Cupboard as specified in regulation No.9.6.

Related Regulations to Rule No.6 - 

You can visit our other blogs on regulations through the below-mentioned links:

What are the Regulations for Height of Building in UDCPR 2020

What is the Calculation of FSI Pline and its exemption in UDCPR 2020?

Industrial Building Regulations of FSI, Marginal Distances and Plot Area in UDCPR 2020

Regulations for Permissible FSI in Non Congested Area In Maharashtra in UDCPR 2020

What are the Setback, Marginal, Distance, Height in Non Congested Area in Maharashtra in UDCPR 2020

What are the Setback, Marginal, Distance, Height, and Permissible FSI in Gaothan or Congested Area in Maharashtra in UDCPR 2020

Any city in India is divided into various land use zones: Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, Industrial, etc. So, there is a restriction on the use of land under any zone. For example, You cannot build a Commercial building in an Agricultural Zone, or You cannot build hazardous or high-end Industries in a Residential Zone.

So here are the uses permissible in the Green Belt Zone/River Protection Belt as per UDCPR 2020 (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND PROMOTION REGULATIONS FOR MAHARASHTRA STATE).

This is applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities / Special Planning Authorities / Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive / Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 4.12 Green Belt Zone/River Protection Belt

4.12.1 The following uses shall be permissible

i) Agriculture

ii) Tree Plantation, Gardens, Public park, Landscaping, Recreational Open Space, Forestry and Nursery, etc.

iii) River front development by the Authority or any institution authorized on behalf of the Authority. 

iv) Development of pedestrian pathways, Jogging tracks, Cycle tracks, Boat clubs, etc.

v) Swimming pools, clubhouses, and recreational facilities after leaving 15.0 m. belt along the river bank and 9.0 m. from Nallahs, subject to other provisions in these regulations.

vi) Public toilets as per requirement.

vii) Recreational open space of any layout / sub-division / development proposals, if submitted along with the developable land adjoining such green belt, after leaving marginal distances of minimum 15.0 m. and 9.0 m. from rivers and Nallahs, respectively, or subject to restrictions mentioned in Regulation No.3.1.3.

a) The uses and their extent shall be permissible in such Recreational open space, as prescribed in this regulation.

b) If the land under the green belt zone, except open space therein, if any, is required by the Authority for the public purposes mentioned above, the owner shall hand over the possession of such land for the development and maintenance of public purposes.

Thereafter, such land shall remain open and accessible to the general public for recreational activities.

c) The side / rear marginal distances for a proposed building in a land adjoining a river /

nallah shall be the maximum of :-

(i) Side / rear marginal distance, to be measured from river/nallah, as required according to height of building or

(ii) 4.5 m. from the dividing line between the green belt zone and the other developable zone; or

(iii) Mandatory distance of 15.0 m. or 9.0 m to be observed from a river or nallah, respectively.

Related Regulations to Rule No. 4- 

You can visit our other blogs on regulations through the below-mentioned links:

Uses Permissible in Various Zones UDCPR 2020

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Uses Permissible in Agricultural Zone in UDCPR 2020

Uses Permissible in Public and Semi Public Zone in UDCPR 2020

Uses Permissible in Industrial Zone in UDCPR 2020

Uses Permissible in Commercial Zone in UDCPR 2020

What are the Types of Zones in UDCPR 2020

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Uses Permissible in Residential Zones R1 in UDCPR 2020

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 12 is all about the Structural Safety, Water supply, Drainage, and Sanitary Requirements, Outdoor Display, And Other Services in Development Plans as per mentioned in the UDCPR 

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 12.1 Structural Design

The structural design of foundations, elements made of masonry, timber, plain concrete; reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and structural steel shall be carried out in accordance with Part 6. Structural Design Section-1 - Loads, courses and Effects, Section 2 - Soils and Foundation, Section 3 - Timber and Bamboo, Section 4 - Masonry, Section 5 - Concrete, Section 6 - Steel, Section 7 - Prefabrication, Systems Building and mixed/composite construction of National Building Code of India, amended from time to time. Proposed construction shall be as per the norms as specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, for the resistance of earthquake, Fire Safety, and natural calamities. A certificate to that effect shall be submitted by the Licensed Structural Engineer of the developer/land owner, along with the proposal for development permission, as prescribed in these Regulations.

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