Projections allowed in Front and Side Margin as per UDCPR 2020

Mar 08, 2024

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

(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.