All GOs

S.no.
Relevant Government Order Year Gist of Government Order

1 G.O.Ms.No.584, M.A., dated 1987 Guidelines related to FSI/FAR in Municipal
Corporation and Municipalities.
28.5.1987.
2 G.O.Ms.No.310, 311 & 312, 1993 Amendments to standards of FAR
M.A., dated 11.5.1993.

3 G.O.Ms.No.249, M.A., dated 1996 Consolidate Orders of FAR and rules for Individual
buildings
23.5.1996.
4 G.O.Ms.No.423, M.A. Dt:3lst 1998 Comprehensive GO on rationalization of FAR and
other rules.
July, 1998
5 G.O.Ms.No.541 M.A & U.D. 2000 Structural safety for above 10 mt buildings was
Department, dated 17-11-2000 introduced.
6 G.O.Ms.No.33 M.A & U.D. 2001 Incentives for road widening, FSI relaxation and
Department, dated 03-02-2001 . rules.
7 **G.O.Ms.No.86 M.A & U.D. 2006 Revised common building rules 2006. Dispensing
Department, dated 03-03-2006 of FSI/FAR and introduced mortgage clause.
Initially it was introduced in GHMC
8 G.O.Ms.No.171 M.A & U.D. 2006 Amendments to the revised building rules, 2006
Department, dated 19-04-2006
9 G.O.Ms.No.623 M.A & U.D. 2006 Amendment to the building rules 2006
Department, dated O 1-12-2006.
10 G.O.Ms.No.678 M.A & U.D. 2007 Revised Common building rules 2007, introducing
Department, dated 07-09-2007. mortgage clause (VGTUM & VUDA) on pilot basis
11 G.O.Ms.No.736 M.A & U.D. 2007 Certain amendments to the revised building rules
2007
Department, dated 03-10-2007.
2007
2007
Department, dated O 1-04-2008.
2007
15 G.O.Ms.No.302 M.A & U.D. 2008 Revised Common building rules 2008. Mortgage
clause extended to all ULBs in State of Andhra
Pradesh.
16 G.O.Ms.No.569 M.A & U.D. 2008 Development Control Rules 2008

17 G.O.Ms.No.249 M.A & U.D. 2009 Rules related to development activity in vicinity
of airport defense establishment.
18 G.O.Ms.No.450 M.A & U.D. 2010 Amendments to the building rules 2008

19 G.O.Ms.No.34 M.A & U.D. 2011 Certain amendments to the revised common
building rules
20 G.O.Ms.No.45 M.A & U.D. 2011 Earmarking of 20% developed land for EWS /LIG
category in all Housing projects.
21 G.O.Ms.No.168 M.A & U.D. 2012 Comprehensive building rules, 2012

22 G.O.Ms.No.119 M.A & U.D. 2017 Revised comprehensive building rules, 2017

GOVERN MENTOFANDHRA PRA DESH
ABSTRA CT
Municipal Corporations and Municipalities - Building permissions - being granted Basing

on the F.S.I./F.A.R. prescribed under the sanctioned Master Plans and General Town
Planni ng Schemes and Zonal Development plans - Review made guide-lines to prescribed
the standards of F.A.R./F.S.I. - Orders - Issued.
HOUSING MUN ICIPAL ADMN .&URB AN DEVELOPMENT (M2) DEPT.
G.O.Ms.No.584 M.A. Dated: 28.5.1987.

Read the following: -
1.An dhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Adt. 1975.

2. Andhra Pradesh Town Planni ng Act, 1920 as amended.
ORD ER:
The representations received from the promoters of residential and other complexes
doing real estate business and the request made by the Urban Development Authorities for
standardization of F.S.I/F.A.R both in Municipal Corporations limits and out-side limits and
in Municipalities have been carefully examined by the Government.
It is observed that the cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh are witnessing abnormal
growth due to various reasons. This growth of the cities interms of their population, directly
affects their physical growth which will have to be directed and guided according to the
Master Plans, prepared as per principle on town planning and other-wise enormous damage
will be done to the quality of life in the cities which are not able to provide basic facilities
even for the existing population. The prevailing trends of unhealthy growth in our cities are
to continue, the mobility of the goods and passenger traffic within them will become
impossible within a decade. Additional living or working spaces created by resorting to
vertical development and the enormous increase in the population densities at the micro level
will definitely worsen the situation and will adversely affect the levels of per capita supply of
the various essential services needed of urban life like (1) water supply (2) drainage (3)
roadways (4) electricity supply, and play-grounds, educational, health and transport facilities
etc. The cities are not physical entities but they are living organisms and therefore every
effort, shall be made to make them to serve their citizens to lead a happy and healthy life.
The available infrastructure facilities in Municipal Corporations and Municipalities and out-
side like water supply, drainage, road net-work etc., are not in a position to cope-up with the
increased F.A.R/F.S.I. standards.
Therefore, the Government considers that it is high-time that F.S.I./F.A.R. stands as

which determines the intensity of growth in major cities of Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam,
Vijayawada and other Municipalities are rationalised and standards prescribed.
Accordingly the following standards of F.S.I./F.A.R. are prescribed to be followed

immediately in twin cities of Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
Municipal Corporation areas and also in Municipal Corporations as and when constituted by
Government and in Municipality having population of over 2.00 lakhs and for all other
Municipalities in Andhra Pradesh having less than 2.00 lakhs population.
I'
Revised F.S.I./F.A.R. standards suggested for Twin Cities of Hyderabad and
Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada in the Municipal Corporation areas as and when
constite the Government and Municipalities having a population over 2.00 lakhs.
Land use Proposed Maximum permissible Area of the-

FSI/FAR coverage. Municipal Limits
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Residential 1: 1.50 45% to 80% depending within the
& Commercial upon the size of the plots Municipal limits.
1: 1.25 35% to 60% depending Outside the

upon the area of the plots Municipal Limits.
2. Service 1.: 1.0 35% to 50% depending Within the

Industries upon the area of the plot. Municipal limits.
1:0.75 30% to 40% Outside the

Municipal Limits.
3. General and 1:0.75 35% Inside the

Special Municipal limits.
Industries.
1:0.50 30% Outside the

Municipal limits.
4. Godown& 1:0.75 35% Inside the

Ware-houses Municipal limits.
1 :0.050 30% Outside the

Municipal limits.
5. Educational 1: 1.25 50% Within the

buildings. Municipal limits.
1: 1.00 35% Outside the

Municipal limits.
6. Institutional 1 :1.0 35% Within the

buildings, Municipal Limits.
Cinema theatres,
Assembly halls,
Kalyanamandapas.
1:0.75 30% Outside the

Municipal limits.
Revised F.S.I./F.A.R. standards suggested for all other Municipal Towns in Andhra Pradesh
having less than 2.00 lakhs population.
Land Use Proposed Maximum Permissible Area of the

FSI/FAR Coverage. Applicability.
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Residential & 1 :1.25 40% to 75% depending within the

Commercial upon the area of the plot. Municipal limits
And vicinity area.
2. Service 1: 1.00 30% to 50% depending within the

Industries. Upon the area of the· Municipal limits
Plot. And vicinity area.
3. General and 1:0.75 30% to 40% Within the

Special Municipal limits
Industries, and vicinity area.
Godown and
Warehouses.
4. Educational 1:1.0 40% Within the

Building. Municipal limits
And vicinity areas.
5. Institutional 1:0.50 30% Within the

buildings, Municipal limits
Cinema theatres and vicinity areas.
Assembly Halls
And Kalyana
Mandapams.
These standards shall come into force forthwith.
The Vice-chairman, of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, Vijayawada,

Guntur, Tenali urban Development Authority/ Visakhapatnam Urban Development
Authority/ Tirupathi Urban Development Authority/Kakatiya Urban Development Authority
and Director of Town & Country Planning, are requested to take immediate action to make
the review of existing F.S.I./F.A.R. standards now in-force and submit necessary proposals
for the notification of the General Town Planning Scheme, Master Plans and Zonal
Development Plans etc., to the Government for approval and adoption of the above revised
F.S.I./F.A.R. standards as suggested above.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
C.ARJUN A RAO,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.
To
The Vice-Chairman,
Hyderabad Urban Development Authority/Vijayawada Guntur Tenali Urban Development
Authority/ Tirupathi Urban Development Authority I Kakatiya Urban Development
Authority.
The Director ofTown&Country Planning, A.P., Hyd.
Copy to the Private Secretary to Minister ( Municipal Administration)
For placing before Minister ( Municipal Administration) for perusal.
//forwarded by order//
Sd/-
Section Officer.
//true copy//
for DIRECTOR.
\
GOVERNMENTOFANDHRAPRADESH
ABSTRACT
Buildings - Municipal Corporation/Urban Development authorities Certain amendments is to

standards of FAR, Subjected to orders - Issued.
MUNI CIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M2) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.Ro.310 M.A, Dated: 11-5-1993

Read the following:-
1) G.O.Ms.No.584 MA dt.28-5-187.
2) G.O.Ms.No.234 MA dt.6-5-1989.
3) G.O.Ms.No.1190 MA dt.17-9-1991.
4) G.O.Ms.No.75 MA dt.6-2-1992.
***
ORDER:
The following amendment to G.O.Ms.No.75 M.A., Dated 6-2-1992 are issued.
AMENDMENTS
For para 6, the following shall be substituted.

"6. HYDERABAD URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY :
VIJAYAWADA GUNTUR TENALI URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AND VISAKHAPATNAM URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AREAS.
For residential commercial, public and semi-public and other non-industrial buildings and
occupation
Maximum perusable Intensely populated
FAR for different ( developed)/Central
Plot sizes. Administration Areas where Other areas
Building construction
is permitted.
Abutting road width Abutting road width
Below 12 Mts. 12 Mts. Below 12 Mts. Above
Road Road and 12 Mts. 18 Mts. 18 Mts.
above Road Road Road.
Below 200 sq.mts. 1.00 1.25 1.00 1.25 1.50
200 sq.mts. & above 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.75
For Industrial Buildings

SI.No. Requirement Size of plot sq.meter
Upto 5000 above 5000
1. Maximum permissible F .S.I 1.00 0.50
For Flatted Factories:

Maximum permissible F.S.I - 1.50
In the case of the high pollution areas near industrial belt and port areas the maximum F.S.I is
1.00 Pairs 12 and 14 shall be omitted.
For Ann exure .II, the following Ann exure shall be substituted.
"ANNEXURE.11"
GROUP HOUSING SCHEMES/APARTMENTS etc.,
a) Group Housing Scheme means the development of buildings having 5 or more

multiple dwelling units and common services on a given site of plot, in single or multiple
blinks, without customary sub-division of land by way of individual plots. The minimum size
of plot for such development shall not be less than 600 sq.mts, In plots less than 600 sq.mts.,
dwelling units not exceeding 4 will be permitted. If 5 or more dwelling units are constructed
in such plots of less than 600 sq.mts. the same will not be allowed to be sold as apartments.
b) The maximum plot coverage for group housing shall not be more than 40 % and for
other buildings the plot coverage shall be as per the provisions of G.O.Ms.No.76 M.a.,dt.6-2-
92 as amended.
For Group Houses, the permissible F.A.R will be as follows:
For plots of any size whether they are original plots or adjoining plots amalgamated into a
single plot, the prescribed far under G.O.Ms.No.75 dated 6-2-1992 and as amended from time
to time would be fully allowed if such plot or plots have been a part of an approved layout.
For plots which were not a part of any approved land and from which obviously the
prescribed areas measure reads and public places have not been deducted, the first 100
sq.meters only will be entitled to F.A.R under the aforesaid G.O. and land in excess of 100
sq.meters will be allowed a F.A.R of 1.25.
(iii)for the areas covered by G.O.Ms.No.77 dated 6-2- i.e. Banjara Hills etc., the F.A.R :-
the following services and structures shall not be included for calculation of the F.A.R:-
Basement or a cellar, space under a building constructed on stilts and used only for open
parking with height of 2.5 meters (i.e. without built garages) air - condition plant room,
electrical cabin or sub-station and pump house.
Satchman's booth,
garbage chute or shaft.
Corridors,
stair case blick,
lift blick, portico,
architectural features,
chimneys and elevated Water tanks.
Balconies.
PARKING:
For dwelling units having size of 40 sq.meters and less, one car parking space and 3 scooter
parking spaces shall be provided for every 4 dwelling units.
For dwelling units of size higher than 40 sq.meters and up to 100 sq.me
d + 2 floors or building exceeding
Plot size 9 meters height moms prescribed in
Building line if any) building line if any)
1 2 3
Up to 1000 Sq.mts 3 meters 4 meter
Above 1000 Sq.mts
& Up to 2000 Sq.mts. 4 meters 5 meters
Above 2000 Sq.mts. 5 meters 6 meters
The distance between two blicks shall not be less than half the height of the talier blick of
building.
Ventilating spaces for water closets and bathrooms, if not open to front, side or rear open
spaces, shall open to a ventilation shaft, the size of which shall not be lees than 4 Sq .mts.
with a minimum width of 1.5 meters
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE:
The Recreational Open Space for plots of the size of 2,000 Sq.mts. And below shall be at
the rate of 5 Sq.mts. per dwelling until and for plots above 2,000 Sq.mts. shall be at the rate
of 5 Sq.mts. per dwelling unit or 10% of the size area which ever is higher. In the case of
group Open space may be provided within the mandatory open space between the two blocks
after 3 meters wide circulation space is left along the building.
ROAD WIDTH:
In the case of group housing the width of the access road shall not be less than 9 meters.
T .R. Prasad,
Principal Secretary to Government.
To
The Vice-Chairman, Hyderabad Urban Development Authority /
Vijayawada, Guntur,Tenali, Urban Development Authority/
Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority.
The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad/
Visakhapatnam / Vijayawada.
The Director of Town & Country Planning Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration,
Hyderabad.
ABSTf.(CT
Municipal Corporations, Municipalities andI areas covered by Urban Development

Authorities - Zoning Regulations - consolidated- orders - For construction of individual
buildings - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.249, M.A., Dated : 23-5-1996.

1. G.O.MS.N0.708, M.A., dt. 11.08.1987.

2. G.O.MS.N0.75, M.A., dt. 06.02.1992.
3. G.O.MS.N0.76, M.A., dt. 06.02.1992.
4. G.O.MS.N0.77, M.A., dt. 06.02.1992 .
. 5. G.O.MS.NO. 154, M.A., dt. 06.03.1992.
6. G.O.MS.N0.310, M.A., dt. 11.05.1993.
7. G.O.MS.N0.311, M.A., dt. 11.05.1993.
8. G.O.MS.N0.312, M.A., dt. 11.05.1993.
9. Govt. Memo N0.4418/M2/93/1M.A., dt. 28.12.1993.
10. G.O.MS.N0.625, M.A., dt. 11.05.1993.
11. G.O.MS.N0.247, M.Adt. 27.04.1994.
12. G.O.MS.N0.274, M.A., dt. 19.05.1994.
13. G.O.MS.N0.275, M.A., dt. 19.05.1994.
14. G.O.MS.N0.276, M.A., dt. 19.05.1994.
0 RDER: -
In the recent past the Government have issued several orders read above in respect of zoning
Regulations concerning F AR/FSI, alround open spaces, coverage, parking requirement etc. in
order to ensure orderly growth of major Urban Areas in the state covered by Urban
Development Authorities.
However, such multiplicity of orders has caused some difficulty in interpretation of various
provisions of Government Orders. In order to facilitate easy understanding, the Government.
In suppression of the orders read above, hereby issue a consolidated order to the extent of
requirements for construction of individual Buildings.
In this order, provisions of individual buildings are consolidated.
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.):
For Residential, commercial, institutional and other non-industrial buildings and occupancies
Except Group Housing Schemes:
Plot intensively developed/populated Areas/
Size Central Administrative Other Areas
(in sq.mtrs) Areas/Sea Front Areas
(B)
Plot abutting Plot abutting Plot abutting Plot abutting Plot abutting
below 12 2 mtrs & below 12 12 mtrs to above 18
mtrs road above road mtrs road 18 mtrs road mtrs road
Below 200 1.0 1.25 1.0 1.25 1.50
200 & above 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.75
For industrial buildings

Plot size in sq.mtrs Maximum FAR permissible
Upto 5000 1.0

Above 5000 0.50
c) For Flatted factories or guild type factories the maximum permissible F.A.R is 1.50.
In case of high pollution areas near industrial belts and port areas the maximum FAR
permissible is 1.0.
Where two sides of the same road are included in different areas, viz. (A) & (B) areas, as
mentioned in the above Table, the classification of the areas on either side of the road shall be
treated as (A) category upto 30 meter depth of side in (B) category. For plots which were not
a part of the any approved layout and from which the prescribed areas meant for roads and
public open spaces have not been deducted, the first 4000 sq.mtrs. Only will be entitled for
full F.A.R. in the above Table and the land in excess of 4000 sq.mtrs. will be allowed an FAR
of 1.25. FAR permissible shall be determined by the road widths Proposed in the Master Plan
/Zonal Development Plan instead of existing road width provided that the land affected by
such road Widening is handed over free of cost to the local body before obtaining building
permission. The description of Intensively Developed/Populated areas, Central
Administrative Areas and Other Areas is given in Annexure-L
For the areas covered by Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad as given in Annexure-
II, the maximum F.A.R. for all types of residential buildings shall be 1.0. In case of
commercial buildings and reputed institutional buildings which abut roads of 1 meters width
and above, the maximum F.A.R. shall be 1.50.
The permissible plot coverage, height of building, density of population and No. of dwelling
units for the construction of residential buildings including group housing in Banjara Hills &
Jubilee Hills, as specified in Annexure-Il shall be as below:
(i)Maximum Plot coverage 40%.

(ii)Maximum Height i 0.00 M
(iii)Maximum Density Population 125 persons/hectare and 25 dwelling units per hectare.
For specially developed infrastructure areas like Inner Ring Roads of 150 Ft. and National
Highways, a maximum
For industrial buildings : Maximum permissible
Plot area in Sq.mtrs. plot coverage
Upto 1000 sq.mtrs. 50% of plot area

Above 1000 & upto 5000 sq.mtrs. 40% of plot area
Above 5000 & upto 30,000 sq.mtrs. 30% of plot area
Above 30,0000 sq.mtrs. 20% of plot area
© For flatted or guild type factories 40% of plot area
Maximum Height permissible:
The maximum height of building permissible for plots less than 300 sq.mtrs. is lOmeters
The maximum height of non multistoreyed buildings on plots more than 300 sq.mtrs. is 15
meters. In case where stilt floor parking is provided, the maximum height of the building in
such plots is upto 17.5 mtrs. Including the stilt floor height of 2.5 mtrs. Such buildings are
exempt from the provisions of Multistoried Building Regulations.
In the case of multi-storied buildings, the maximum height permissible is 25 mtrs. And where
stilt floor parking is provided the maximum height permissible it is upto 27.5 mtrs. Including
the stilt floor height of 2.5 mtrs.
LIGHTING, VENTILATION AND BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF

BUILDINGS:
All buildings and habitable rooms shall have for the admission of light and air, one or more
openings, such as windows and fan lights opening directly onto an exterior spaces shall be
open to sky. An interior open space shall not be less than 9sq.mtrs in area and 3 mtrs. in
width. No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted if it is more than 7.5 meters away
from the opening assumed for lighting that portion.
Ventilating spaces for toilets, water closets and bathrooms, if not opening upto an exterior
open space shall open to a ventilation duct or shaft of minimum area of 4 sq.mtrs. With a
minimum width of 1.5 mtrs.
Minimum exterior open spaces/setbacks for various categories of buildings:
For Residential (above 300 Sq.mtrs.) and Commercial Buildings. (below and above 300
Sq.mtrs.)
Minimum front setback (building line):
Width of abutting road Minimum front setback to be left

(In Mtrs) (In Mtrs)
Upto 12 3
Above 12 and Upto 18 4
Above 18 6
Minimum front setbacks (Building line) for Residential Buildings upto 300 Sqm. Of site area.
1. Below 50 Sqm. 0.75 M
2. Above 50 and up to 75 Sqm. 1.00 M
( c) Minimum setbacks on remaining sides for residential and commercial buildings

up to 300 Sqm.
Plot Size Rear Setback on
(in mtrs.) setback either sides
(in Mtrs.) (in Mtrs.)
Up to 50
Above 50 and up to 100 1.0 0.5
Above 100 and up to 150 2.0 1.0
Above 150 and up to 200 2.0 1.25
Above 200 and up to 300 2.0 1.5
Minimum setbacks for residential buildings above 300 Sqm:
(a) Minimum Front setback - Same as in (i) above

Minimum Rear setback 3 Mtrs.
Sides 1/3 rd of plot width with 1.5 Mtrs. on
one side
A garage not exceeding 3.00 M * 6.00 Min size with a maximum height of 2.50 M shall be
allowed abutting rear and side boundary of the plot of 300 Sqm. and above in area.
( c) In addition to a garage as permissible under regulation (b) above, a servant room not
exceeding 9.00 Sqm. with a latrine of 2.00 Sqm. in area with a maximum height of 2.75 M
shall be permitted in rear open yard of plots having an extent of 500 Sqm. and above.
Shopping Complexes and Comm ercial Buildings on Plots above 300 Sq.Mts. and upto 10
Mtrs.
Minimum front setbacks shall be as in (i) above and rear and side setbacks shall not be less
than 3.00 Mand I/3rd of plot width respectively.
As an encouragement for developing "U" type shopping complexes the setbacks on rear or
sides can be made zero, provided the area so saved is transferred to the central open space or
courtyard.
Industrial Buildings:
Size of Front Rear Setbacks on
Plot Setback Setback Other sides
(in sq.mtrs) (Mtrs.) (Mtrs.) (Mtrs.)
450 to 1000 6.0 4.5 3.0
Above 1000
& up to 5000 9.0 4.5 4.5
Above 5000 9.0 9.0 4.5
Note: The minimum plot size for industrial buildings shall be 450 Sq.mtrs.
For flatted or guild type factories:

Minimum plot size is 1000 Sq.mts.
Minimum front setback is 6 mtrs. And minimum setbacks on remaining sides is 3 mtrs.
Educational Buildings Up to 10 mtrs. Height:
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Type of educational building Minimum front Minimum setback
Set back on remaining
(in mtrs) sides (in mtrs)
(a) High schools, Colleges 9 6
Technical Colleges, etc.,
(b) Other Educational buildings, like 6 4.5
primary schools etc.
Institutional Buildings, Assembly Buildings, Public Buildings and Office Complexes up to 10
meters height:
Minimum front setback

For office buildings 6 meters
Minimum front setback

For other buildings 9 meters
Minimum setback on
Remaining sides 4.5 meters each for

Office complexes and Public Buildings 6 meters each for other buildings as stated above
Minimum setbacks for buildings above 10 meters and up to 15 meters (i.e. in respect of
categories of buildings mentioned in (I to iii) & (vi to vii) above):
The minimum setbacks in respect of all buildings mentioned in (I to iii) & (vi to vii) above in
plots above 300 sq.mtrs. shall be as follows:
In addition to the setbacks prescribed in (I to iii) & (vi to vii), there shall be an increase of 1
meter for every increase of 3 meters height above 10 meters on all sides for height up to 15
meters (17.5 meters where stilt floor parking of 2.5 meters is provided).
Building Lines for plots abutting certain important Roads in Hyderabad:
For certain important roads like Inner Ring Road, National Highways, etc., given in
Annexure - III, a building line of 6 meters is prescribed for all types of residential,
institutional, educational and industrial buildings.
For Commercial Complexes and mixed occupancies like shopping on ground floor & other
uses on upper floors a building line of 8 meters is prescribed. However the upper floors are
allowed with front setback of 6 meters.
Where such a building line is prescribed the front setback shall not be less than such a
building line front setback (in case it is more than the building line) for all types and
categories of buildings.
4. PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
Adequate space for vehicular parking shall be provided with in the site as per standards,
excluding mandatory open space to be left around the buildings specified in Zoning
Regulations.
In case of comm ercial or mixed comm ercial buildings, on site parking may be considered in
the front setback. Such setback shall not be less than 6 mtrs. Provided at least 25% of the total
parking requirements is provided in the cellar. Such parking areas will have to be clearly
marked on the site.
In case of the other occupancies, excluding residential basement floors or stilt floor parking is
permissible. In case of basement or cellar, ramps shall be provided for clear ingress and
egress of vehicles. The width of ramps shall not be less than 3.6 mtrs and the slope of the
ramp shall not be more than 1 in 8. However, for the purp ose of FAR calculation free parking
floor area or any one of the two i.e. cellar or stilt would.be permissible.
Mandatory inspections and issue of Fit-for occupation Certificate by Local Authority In

respect of Comm ercial Complexes and other not residential complexes, the local authority
shall carry out mandatory inspection of the construction at (a) foundation stage, (b) plinth
level and at ( c) first floor level. ·
The completed building should be allowed to occupied / used only after issue of "Fit-for-
occupation" certificate by the Local Authority
PART IV - RE GULATIONS:
GROUP HOUSING SCHEMES/APAR TMENTS:

(G.O. Ms. No. M.A. Dt. 11-5-93)
Group Housing Scheme means the development of buildings having 5 or more

Multiple dwelling uni ts had comm on service on a given site of plot in single or multiple
blocks, without customary subdivision of land by way of individual plots. The minimum size
of lot for such development shall not be less
whether they are originally plots or adjoining plots amalgamated into a single plot, the
prescribed FAR under G.O.Ms.No.75 dated 6-2-1992 and as amended from time to time
would be fully allowed if such plot or plots have been a part of an approved layout.
For plots which were not a part of any approved layout and from which obviously the
prescribed areas meant for roads and public places have not been deducted, the first 1000 sq .
meters only will be entitled to the full FAR under the aforesaid G.O. and the land in excess of
1000.sq.meters will be allowed a F.A.R of 1.25.
For areas covered by G.O.Ms.No.77,dated 6-2-1992 i.e. Banjara Hills ,etc., the F.A.R.
prescribed therein will continue the following services and structures shall not be included for
calculation of the F.A.R. Basements of a cellar, space under a building constructed on stilts
and used only for open parking with height of 2.5 meters.(i.e. with out built garages) Air
condition plant room, Electrical cabin or substation and pwn p house. Watchm en's booth,
garbage shut or shaft. Corridors, stair case block, lift block, portico, architectural feature,
Chimn ey and eleventh water tank s.
PARKIN G:
For dwelling uni ts having size of 40 sq.meters and less, one car parking space and 3 scooter
parking spaces shall be provided for every 4 dwelling uni ts. For dwelling units of size higher
than 40 sq.meters and up to 100 sq.meters one car parking space and one scooter parking
space shall be provided for every 2 dwelling units.
For dwelling units having size higher than 100 sq.mtrs. One car parking space for every
dwelling unit shall be provided
One car parking space for every 5 dwelling units shall be provided for visitors in all Group
Housing Schemes.
The above Car parking areas shall be exclusive of the open spaces to be kept within and
around the building.
Each car parking space shall be minimum of 20 M2 and each Scooter parking shall be
minimum of 2.5 M2 in area.
OPEN SPACES:
In the case of group housing on the plots not forming part of an approved layout the set backs
shall be a minimum of 6 meters around each of the block subject to half of the height of the
tallest building being kept in between any two blocks.
In the case of group housing schemes the following minimum set backs shall be left around
the building:
Minimum set backs on Minimum set backs on
all sides in case of all sides in case of
ground+ 2 Floors or building exceeding
Plot size 9 meters height of norms prescribed in
Building (subject to column 2 (subject to
Building line if-any) Building line if-any)
(2) (3)
Up to 1000 Sq.mtrs. 3 meters 4 meters
Above 1000 Sq.mtrs. &
Up to 2000 Sq.mtrs. 4 meters 5 meters
Above 2000 Sq.mtrs. 5 meters 6 meters
The distance between the blocks shall not be less than half the height of the taller block or
building.
Ventilating spaces for water closets and bath room, if not open to the front, side or rear open
spaces, shall open to a ventilation shaft, the size of which shall not be less than 4 sq .meters
with a minimum width of 1.5 meters.
RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE:
The Recreational Open space for plots of the size of 2,000 sq.meters and below shall be at the
rate of 5.sq.meters per dwelling unit and for plots above 2,000 sq.meters shall be at the rate
of 5 sq.meters per dwelling units or 10 % of the size area which ever is higher. In the case of
housing being developed with more than 1 block, the Recreational Open space may be
provided within the mandatory open space, between the two blocks after 3 meters wide
circulation space in left along the building.
ABSTRACT
Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and other areas falling in Urban Development Authority
areas - Rationalization of floor area ratio (F.A.R.) and other standards of building requirements -
Orders - issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Ml) DEPT.
G.O.Ms.No.423 M.A., Dated: 31st July, 1998.

1. G.O.Ms.No.917 M.A., Dt.11.8.1981

2. G.O.Ms.No.584 M.A.,Dt.28.5.1987
3. G.O.Ms.No.601 M.A., Dt.5.11.1988
4. G.O.Ms.No.76 M.A., Dt.6.2.1992
5. G.O.Ms.No. 310, 311 and 312 M.A., dated 11.5.1993
6. G.O.Ms.No. 249 M.A. dated 23.5.1996.
7. Govt. Memo.No.1593/M2/96-l M.A.,Dt.09.09.96.
ORDER:
In the G.Os first to sixth read above, orders have been issued fixing standards of F.A.R. values
and other standards of building requirements for different types of buildings, uses, and
occupancies in Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and other areas of Urban Development
Authority areas. Various representations have been received from different interest groups like
builders and developers on one hand and environmentalists, academicians and residents on the
other for further rationalisation of the standards ofF.A.R. and building requirements.
Government after holding discussions and deliberations at various levels involving

various groups like builders, developers, architects, engineers, town planners, representatives of
Urban Development Authorities and local bodies, public representatives academicians, officials
and general public, have decided to further rationalize the F.A.R. values and standards of building
requirements for different types of buildings, uses & occupancies in Municipal Corporations and
Urban Development Authority areas. Accordingly, Government after careful examination of the
matter in detail issue the following orders:-
I .PROCEDURE FOR OBTAININ G BUILDING PERMIT:
1.1 No person shall carry out development or building construction activity without obtaining
permit from the Authority except in the following cases and unless exempted by State or Central
Acts/Rules/ orders.
(a) No prior sanction of building applications are necessary for the construction of
individual residential buildings in plots upto 100 sq.mtrs. and height up to 10 mtrs. i.e.,
Ground+ 2 upper floors (without stilts) subject to the following conditions:
(i) Such plot should be less than or equal to 100 sq.rnts. and as per the following:
(a) Part of an approved layout or sub-division.
(b) Allotted by or purchased from a public agency like housing board, Housing Corporation
etc.
( c) Covered by pattas issued by Revenue Department
(d) T.S.Record or Registered sale deed of date prior to the date of these orders.
(ii) The construction shall be carried out, strictly in accordance with the Master Plan /
Z.D.P. , zoning Regulations, Building Bye-laws/Rules etc.
(iii) The owner shall file with the local authority, the copies of drawings of proposed
building along with necessary fee/charges as fixed by the local authority together with
attested copies of ownership documents and layout plan before undertaking the construction.
(iv) The owner shall file with the local authority an undertaking stating that he
shall leave and surrender land for road widening, if any, free of cost and he will not violate
any rules, building bye-laws, and that in case of violations the local authority would be
liberty to remove summarily such deviations at owners cost without prior notice.
(v) Such application filed with the local authority shall be valid for a period of 3 years
for completion of building and it would be mandatory to file building completion
· certificate with the concerned local authorities
b) In respect of construction of individual Residential buildings in plots upto 300 sq.mts. and
height up to 10 metres i.e. Ground+two upper floors (without stilts) no prior approval from the
local authority/Urban Development Authority is necessary, provided that such type of individual
residential buildings are got approved by empanelled licensed personnel i.e. qualified Architects,
Engineers, Town Planners and Surveyors. While approving such individual residential buildings
it shall be ensured by the licensed technical personnel that the construction will be undertaken
and carried out as per the approved building plans. Such plots should form part of an layout or
sub-division approved by the competent authority. Further:
(i) The licensed technical personnel shall be completely and solely responsible to ensure
that such building conforms to all regulations, bye-laws in force.
(ii) The construction shall be commenced by the owner only after filing with the local
authority a copy of the building drawings approved by the licenced technical
personnel along with prescribed fee/charges as fixed by the local authority together
with attested ownership documents, copy of layout/sub-division etc., in the
prescribed format.
(iii) The owners shall file an undertaking stating that he shall leave & surrender the land
affected in road widening if any, free of cost and that, he shall not violate any
regulations, bye-laws or the approved drawings signed by the licensed technical
personnel and in case of any violations, the local authority would be at liberty to
summarily remove the same without prior notice at the owner's cost.
(iv) Such building drawings approved by the licensed technical personnel shall be valid
for three years from the date of filing a copy of approved building drawings with the
local authority. Building completion certificate shall be filed by the owner with the
local authority through the licensed technical personnel within this period.
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(v) If it comes to the notice of the local authority the approval of building drawings are
in violation of rules or if the facts have been mis-represented in the following cases,
the licensed technical personnel will be held solely responsible and his license will be
liable for cancellation, disqualification.
a) If the building proposal is approved in a plot forming part of unauthorised layout or sub-
division.
b) If the building proposal is approved in violation of Zoning Regulations, building rules,
Master Plan proposals etc.
c) If the building proposal approved in a plot of 300 sq.mts. or Jess but the same is actually
having an extent more than 300 sqm.on ground.
d) Where the dimensions of the plot are not tallying with documentary plan, ground
situation to that of sanctioned plan by licenced technical personnel.
e) If the site details are wrongly represented in the drawings.
vi) If it comes to the notice of the local authority that the owner after obtaining sanctioned
plan by the licensed personnel taken up the construction in violation of Rules, Regulations etc.,
and against the sanctioned plan then action will be taken against such construction as per rules
including demolition by the local authority.
vii) The local authority shall also monitor the construction of above buildings and take
necessary action against unauthorised constructions/deviations as per rules.
1.2 However, any person can also apply to the concerned local authority for sanction in
respect buildings in plots upto and including 300 sq.mts.
1.3 For all other types of residential and non-residential buildings prior written permission of
the local authority/Urban Development Authority is necessary.
2.TIME LIMIT FOR GRANT OR REFUSAL OF BUILDING APPLICATION
1. The time limit for disposal of building applications is as follows:
a) Individual Residential Buildings 15 days

b) Other Buildings 30 days
2. If within the specified time period mentioned above the Municipality fails to intimate in
writing to the person or body who has submitted the application for building sanction its
decision of refusal or sanction, such applications together with plans and statements shall be
deemed to have been sanctioned; provided the deemed sanction shall not be construed as
authorizing any such person or body to carry out the construction or works in contravention
or against any regulations, byelaws or any other law in force.
3. REVIEW OF REJECTION OF BUILDING APPLICATIONS:
1. After rejection of building applications on technical grounds, within seven days of such
refusal the Architect/licensed technical personnel and owner may represent the case to the
local authority on any working day between 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. After hearing the
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concerned Authority shall communicate its decision on the representation within ten days of
such hearing.
2. If the Architect or owner or both are not satisfied with the decision on their representation
then they may file a review petition along with 25% of permit fee together with reasons and
grounds for reviewing earlier decisions. The review petition shall be referred to a SELECT
COMMITTEE whose decision shall be final.
THE SELECT COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS: -
(a) Two Practicing Architects

(b) One Retired, Town Planner not below the rank of Joint Director at the time of
Retirement.
(c) Chief City Planner/City Planner of concerned local authority or Chief Planning
Officer/Planning Officer of concerned Urban Development Authority who shall be
the conveners of the Committee for the cases of their jurisdiction.
3. The Select Committee shall meet within seven days from the date of review petition filed and
communicate its decision within ten days of its meeting.
4. SITE AND BUILDINGS REQUIREMENTS:
4.1 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.)

For Residential, Commercial, Institutional and other non-industrial buildings, and for different
areas are as follows:
TABLE FOR F.A.R.
Statement Plot Size Proposed Road Width as per Notified Master Plan
Sq.mts Plan/Zonal Development Plan
Below 12 12 to 18 mts. 18 mts. and Max.height in
mts. above mts.
ForHyd,VSP Below 200 1.00 1.25 1.25 10 (no stilt)
Mpl.Corp. & 200 to below 1.00 1.25 1.33 15 *
Gaddiannaram G.P. 1000
1000 to below 1.25 1.33 1.50 **
2000
2000 & above 1.25 1.50 1.75 **
Statement Plot Size Proposed Road Width as per Notified Master Plan
Sq.mts Plan/Zonal Development Plan
Below 12 12 to 18 mts. 18 mts. and Max.height in
mts. above mts.
(B) Below 200 1.00 1.25 1.30 10 (no stilt)
For other Mpl.Corp. 200 to below 1.10 1.30 1.40 l5 *
1000
1000 to below 1.25 1.40 1.60 **
2000
2000 & above 1.25 1.50 1.75 **
For Municipalities Below 200 1.00 1.25 1.33 10 (no stilt)
within UDA areas of 200 to below 1.25 1.33 1.50 15 *
HUDA, 1000
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TUDA,KUDA,VUDA, 1000 to below 1.33 1.40 1.60 **
VGTUDA, SSUDA 2000
2000 & above 1.40 1.50 1.75 **
For Gram Panchayats Below 200 1.25 1.25 1.33 10 (no stilt)
falling within UDA 200 to below 1.40 1.50 1.60 15 *
areas of HUDA, 1000
TUDA,KUDA,VUDA, 1000 to below 1.50 1.60 1.70 **
VGTUDA, SSSUDA 2000
2000 & above 1.75 1.85 2.00 **
* Individual residential buildings upto 300 Max.height 10 Mts. no stilt

Sq.mts.
Individual Residential buildings in plots larger Max.height 13 mts. no stilt
than 300 Sq.mts.
For Group Housing/Apartments in plots of 450 Max.height 18 mts. including stilt
Sq.mts. and above
** No height restriction subject to setbacks as per rules and clearances from Fire Services and
Airport Authority and as per the stipulations ofMultistoreyed Building Regulations.
In case of Individual Residential Building 15% of permissible F.A.R. shall be added for
calculation of gross F.A.R. for areas such as Garrage, Servant room, Balconies, Staircase and
Portico.
The Common areas shall be included in the calculation of gross FAR by adding 30% of
prescribed F.A.R. in case of Group Housing/Apartment.
In the case of Commercial / Institutional buildings the gross F.A.R. shall be calculated by adding
35% of the prescribed F.A.R.
Common areas shall include:
(a) Air-conditioning plant room, electrical transformer cabin, pump house.
(b) Watchman booth, garbage shaft
( c) Corridors, Staircase, lift blocks
( d) Balconies
The width of Balcony shall not be more than 1.2 mtrs if the building set back is 4 mtrs. If
building set back is 5 mtrs. and above the maximum width can be 1. 5 metres.
4.2 FOR EXAMPLE: In a plot proposed for apartment complex/ Group Housing Scheme. If
the prescribed permissible F.A.R. is 1.50 then the gross F.A.R. shall be 1.50 +30% of
1.50 = 1.95 which shall include all common areas & structures (excluding parking areas
to be provided) as illustrated below:
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Building Plot Prescribed Gross FAR Total buildable area
Occupancy size F.A.R. inclusive of including common area
Common areas, (except parking area)
Structures in sq.mtrs.
Excepting parking
Areas.
Residential 1000 1.5 1.5 + 30% of 1950

1.5 = 1.95
Non- 1000 1.5 1.5 +35% of 2025

Residential 1.5 = 2.025
FACTORY I INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
Size of Plot Min.Plot Max.Cov Max. Setbacks in mtrs.

(Sq.mts.) area FAR Front Rear Sides
(Sq.mts)
A.Industrial 450
Buildings
I. Upto 1000 50% 1.00 6.00 3.00 1.50
2. Above 1000 and 40% 1.00 9.00 3.00 3.00
upto 5000
3. Above 5000 and 35% 0.75 9.00 4.50 4.50
upto 15000
4. Above 15000 35% 0.50 9.00 4.50 4.50
B. Flatted or 1000 40% 1.50 6.00 3.00 3.00
Guild type factories
Parking: One car parking space : For every 200 sq.mts of built up area of 20 sq.mts.
5. EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS:
1. Maximum permissible F.A.R. : Refer relevant statement.

2. The minimum specification for educational buildings upto a height of 10 mtrs. shall be as
follows:
Category Min.Plot area Max.Coverage Min.front Setback other

sides
Nursery School 800 Sq.mts. 40% 6 mtrs. 4.5 mtrs.
Primary School 5000 Sq.mts. 35% 9 mtrs. 6.0 mtrs.
High School/College 2 hectares 35% 9 mtrs. 6.0 mtrs.
(for genl.education)
(ii) For Educational Buildings above 10 mtrs. height.
In addition to the setbacks prescribed above there shall be an increase of 1.0 mtr. on all
sides for every increase of 3.0 mtrs. height of building above 10.0 mtrs.
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PARK IN G:
(i) One vehicular parking space of 20 sq.mtrs. for every 100.0 sq.mtrs built up area or
fraction thereof of the administrative office area and public services.
(ii) for auditorias one vehicular parking space of 20 sq.mtrs. for every 30 seats.
6. IN STI TUTIONAL (medical). ASSEMB LY PUB LI C BUI LDIN GS AND PUB LI C OFFICE
COMP LEXES:
1. Max imum perm issible FAR Refer relevant statement.

2 B U1"Id"mg R equirements an d set b ac k s upto 10 mtrs. b U1"Id"mg h eig
. ht.
Plot area (Sq.mts.) Max. Cov Setbacks for Office Setbacks for Other buildings
buildings
Front Remaining Front Remaining
sides sides
a) Below 500 As per 6.00 4.50 9.00 6.00
min.building
setbacks
b) 500-2000 50% 6.00 4.50 9.00 6.00
c) 2000 & above I 000 sq.mts. 6.00 4.50 9.00 6.00
or40%
whichever is
higher
(3) for above category of buildings above 10 mtrs. height:

In addition to the setbacks prescribed above there shall be an increase of 1.0 mtrs. on all sides
for every increase of 3.0 mtrs. height of building above 10 mtrs.
4. PARKING:
Type of Building One vehicular parking space of 20 sq.mts. area

for every
a) Institutional (Medical) 20 beds
b) Government or semi-public buildings I 00 sq.mts. builtun area or fraction thereof
8. COMMERCIAL/MERCANTILE BUILDINGS:
1. Maximum permissible FAR Refer relevant statement

2. Maximum Plot coverage
Plot area in Sq.mts Maximum permissible Coverage

(a) Below 500 As per minimum building setbacks as at item-4
below
(b) 500 & below 2000 50%
( c) 2000 & above 1000 sq.mts or 40% of the Plot area whichever
is higher
3. Minimum abutting road width for allowing commercial building is as follows:
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(i) Not applicable for sites earmarked as commercial use zone in Master Plan/Zonal
Development Plan.
(ii) In future commercial complexes shall be permitted on minimum road width of 12
mtrs. for sites upto 1000 sq.rots and 18 mtrs. for sites above 1000 sq.mtrs.
4. Building setback Requirements:
(i) For Commercial Buildings upto 300 sq.rots. plot area and upto 10.00 sq.rots. height.
(a) Minimum front setback : As per building line i.e.,
Width of abutting road in Mtrs. Minimum setback in Mtrs.

Upto 12.0 3.00
12.0 and upto 18.0 4.00
Above 18.0 6.00
b) Minimum setbacks on remaining sides:

Plot size in Min. setback in Mtrs.
Sq.mtrs.
Rear Sides
Upto 50
50 and upto 100 1.00 0.50
100 and upto 150 2.00 1.00
150 and upto 200 2.00 1.25
200 and upto 300 2.00 1.50
(ii) For buildings above 300 sq.rots plot area and height upto 10 mtrs. minimum building
setbacks:
Front(Mtrs.) Rear (Mtrs.) Sides (Mtrs.)

Upto 12.0 Road 3.00 3.00 a) l/4ili of plot width with 1.5 mtr. on
one side.
or
12.0 and upto 4.00 3.00 b) Where 1/41h of side setback is
18.0 mtrs road more than 6.0 mtrs. min. of 3.0
rots. on each side
Above 18.0 mtrs.road 6.00 3.00
(iii) For commercial building above 300 sq.mtrs. plot area and above 10 mtrs. height:
In addition to the setbacks prescribed above there shall be an increase of 1.0 mtrs.
on all sides for every increase of3.0 mtrs. height of the buildings above 10.0 mtrs.
5. PARKIN G:
Type of building one car parking space of20 sq.mtrs.

Area for every.
(a) Mercantile Lodgings, Tourist 80 sq.mtrs. built up area or fraction thereof

Houses, Hotels with Lodging
and Restaurants
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i) In case of commercial or office-cum-commercial buildings the following are permissible
(a) On site parking may be considered in the front setback where such setback shall not
be less than 6 mtrs. such parking area will have to be marked on the site.
(b) In plots, with an area of 1000 sq.mts. and above, basement/stilt or basement + on
stilt will be permitted for parking. The basement for parking shall be constructed
within the building line (for safety purpose) have a minimum ramp width of 3.6 mtrs.
and minimum slope of 1 in 8 for clear ingress and egress of vehicles.
(c) In plots, with an area of 2000 sq.mts. and above, basement/basement+ one stilt
/basement + two stilts /basement + first floor shall be permitted for parking. The
basement shall not extend beyond the front building line. The basement can extend
upto 1.5 mtrs. from boundary walls on the other three sides. The ramp shall have a
minimum width of 3.6 mtrs. minimum slope of 1 in 8 and shall be within the building
lines (for safety purpose)
7. Others: (A) 'U' Type Development.
As an encouragement for developing 'U' type commercial complexes the setbacks of sides and
rear, excluding the front setback, can be reduced provided:
(a) The area so saved is transferred to the central area/space or court yard.
(b) The minimum open space on sides and rear except front shall be 1.5 mtrs.
( c) Minimum plot size for permitting such development shall be 500 sq.mtrs.
(B)Shopping Malls: Shopping malls will be permitted in plots 2000 sq.mtrs. and above with
common areas of 40% of permissible F.A.R.
9. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS:
A. Row Housing:
i) Minimum site area for permitting 1000 sq.mtrs.
row housing development.
ii) Minimum plot size 50 sq.mtr.
Maximum plot size 125 sq.mtr.
iii) Minimum width of plot 4.5 to 8 mtr
iv) Minimum width of internal road 9 mtrs.
v) Maximum No. Of plots permissible in a row 8
vi) Minimum width between two blocks 6 mtrs.
vii) Building setbacks........ Front 3 mtrs.
Rear 1.5 mtrs.
viii) Maximum height of the building 6 mtrs. i.e.,
(Ground+one upper floor)
ix) Minimum open space (park)
In plots 2000 sq.mtrs. and above 10%
x) Comer plots shall be splayed with 3 mtrs.
B. INDIVID UAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS:

1. Maximum permissible F.A.R. Refer relevant statement
2. Maximum Plot Coverage
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Plot area in sq. Mtrs. Maximum permissible coverage
a) Below 500 As per min. Building setbacks.

b) 500 & below 2000 50%
c) 2000 & above 1000 sq.mtrs. or 40% of the
Plot area whichever is higher.
3. Building setback Requirements:
(i) For buildings upto 300 sq. Mtrs. Plot area and upto 10 mtrs. height:
Plot size in sq.mtrs. Setbacks in Mtrs.

Front Rear Sides
Upto 50 0.75 -- --
50 and upto 75 1.00 1.00 0.50
75 and upto 100 1.25 1.00 0.50
100 and upto 150 1.50 2.00 1.00
150 and upto 200 2.00 2.00 1.25
200 and upto 300 3.00 2.00 1.50
(ii) for building above 300 sq.mtrs. of plot area and height upto 10.0 mtrs. minimum building
setbacks:
Front (Mtrs.) Rear (Mtrs.) Sides (Mtrs.)
Upto 12.0 Road 3.00 3.00 (a) l/4rn of plot width with 1.5
mtr. on one side
or
12.0 and upto 18.0 Road 4.00 3.00 (b) Where l/4w of side setback
Above 18.0 Road 6.00 3.00 is more than 6.0 mtrs.
minimum of3.00 mtrs. on each
side
(iii) for buildings above 300 sq.mtrs. of plot area maximum height shall be 13 mtrs. i.e., Ground+
3 floors including height of the plinth.
For this additional 3.00 mtrs. heights there shall be increase of 1.0 mtrs. to the setbacks
prescribed for buildings in area more than 300 sq.mtrs. and upto 10 mtrs. height.
4. OTHERS:
a) A garage not exceeding 3 x 6 mtrs. In size with a maximum height of 2.50 metrs will be
allowed abutting rear and side boundary only in case of plots of 300 sq. Mtrs and above.
b) A servant room not exceeding 9 sq.mtrs. with a latrine of 2.00 sq.mtrs. in area with a
maximum height of 2.75 mtrs. will be permitted in the rear open yard only in case of plots having
an area more than 500 sq.mtrs and above.
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c) In case, if the conditions or the design demands a 10% ofrelaxation of setbacks(except F.A.R.)
can be availed automatically by the individual in plots upto 300 sq.mtrs; this relaxation can not be
availed in respect of F.A.R. and height of the building.
d) No stilt floor shall be allowed in individual residential buildings. If a portion of the ground
floor is used for parking it will be counted in F.A.R.
e) The individual residential buildings can be permitted with 15% of permissible FAR towards
garrage, servant room, balconies, staircase and portico
C. GROUP HOUSING/APARTMENTS SCHEMES:
1. Group Housing Scheme means the development of buildings having Five or more dwelling
units and common services on a given site or plot, in single or multiple blocks, without customary
sub-division of land by way of individual plots.
2. Minimum plot area : 450 sq.mtrs.
3. Minimum Abutting Road Width:
Group Housing shall be permitted on 12 mtrs. wide roads. However Group Housing shall also he
permitted on 9 mtrs. wide road subject to handing over of 3 mtrs. wide strip of land on the
frontage of plot to the local authority on free of cost subject to the condition that the remaining
plot shall be 450 sq.mtrs. or more.
The local authority shall pave the area and utilise it for public purposes. Construction of
compound wall will be permitted after leaving 3 mtrs. wide strip.
4. Maximum Plot Coverage 40%

Maximum permissible F.A.R.: Refer relevant statement
5. Building setback requirements:
The following are the minimum setbacks to be left around the building:
Plot size in sq.mtrs. For building height

12.0 mtr. or stilt+three floors Above 12.0 mtrs. and upto 18
mtrs. i.e., stilt + five floors
Upto 1000 3.00 mtrs. 4.00 mtrs.
Above 1000 and upto 2000 4.00 mtrs. 5.00 mtrs.
Above 2000 5.00 mtrs. 6.00 mtrs.
Note : (i) In case of front setback it will be as per building line i.e., 3.00 mtrs. upto 12.0 mtrs.,
4.00 mtrs. for 12.0 to 18.0 mtrs. and above 6.0 mtrs. above 18.0 mtrs. road width or setback
prescribed above whichever is higher.
(iii) The distance between two blocks shall not be less than half of the height of the taller
block or building.
(iv) It is permitted to transfer one meter of set back from one side to the other side which need
not be uniform and at any given point such transfer should not be more than one meter
subject to maintaining of minimum building line in the front.
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6. Ventilating spaces for water closets and bathrooms if not open to front, sides or rear open
spaces, shall open to a ventilation shaft or size not less than 4.0 sq.mtrs. with a minimum of
width of 1.5 mtrs.
7. RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE (TOT-LOT)
(a) Plot upto 2000 sq.mtrs. 5% of Plot area

(b) Plots above 2000 sq.mtrs. 10% of Plot area.
The area left towards tot-lot shall be open to sky and should be provided on
· ground level
In the case of Group Housing being developed with more than one block, the
Recreational open space may be provided within the mandatory open space between the
two blocks after 3 metres wide circulation space is left along the building. The tot-lot
shall be provided at ground level only and should be open to sky.
The standards of parking requirements for Group Housing/ Apartments are modified as
detailed below:
A. Car Parking:
Authority Area Area of Flat Parking Requirement ( one car

parking space equal to 20
sq.mtrs.)
1. Municipal Corporation (a) Below 100 Sq.mt. 1 Car/Every two Flats
Areas (b) Above 100 Sq.mt. 1 Car/Every one Flat
2. Other areas of Urban (a) Upto 40 Sq.mt I Car/Every 4 Flats
Dev.Areas excluding (b) 40-60 Sq.mt. 1 Car/Every 3 Flats
Mpl.Corp. areas (c) 60-100 Sq.mt. 1 Car/Every 2 Flats
(d) Above 100 Sq.mt. 1 Car/Every 1 Flat
3. Visitors Parking 1 Car/Every 10 Flats.
B. Scooter Parking:
1. For all areas: (a) Upto 40 Sq.mt 5 Scooters / every six flats.
(b) 40-60 Sq.mt 3 Scooters / every four flats.
( c) 60-100 Sq.mt 1 Scooter / every two flats.
2. Visitors Parking 1 Scooter/ every five flats.
(i) The parking shall be provided only on stilt floors.

(ii) In plots of 1000 sq.mts, and above, where residential apartments are taken up two stilt
parking will also be permitted if necessary. To facilitate this developments, height
restriction for construction on plots of above 1000 sq.mts, is relaxed. However, such
constructions should adhere to the multi-storied building regulations.
(iii) In plots of 2000 sq.mts. and above parking will be allowed in basement and on stilt floor.
The basement will be allowed from the building line on the front side, on remaining sides
it will be permitted after leaving 1.5 mtrs. from boundary wall.
(iv) One set of Toilet of 1.2 M X 2 M separately for ladies and gents shall be provided in the
stilt floor. This shall not be included in F.A.R. ·
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(v) Parking requirements shall be deemed to have been fulfilled in a residential Group
Housing Complex which is built within the maximum permissible F.A.R. if the entire stilt
floor and/or basement wherever permitted is used for parking except the portion used for
the stair case and lift.
10. SPECIAL REGULATIONS:
1. The following are the Special Regulations to maintain special characteristics of Banjara Hills
and Jubilee Hills areas covered by Block No. l & 2 of Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Ward
No.8 comprising
(a) Areas covered by part of the Jubilee Hills Co-operative Housing Society's Layout.
(b) Areas covered by NISIET and Yousufguda Police lines which fall within Zonal Development
Plans for the Planning Divisions IV and V.
(i) Maximum FAR for Residential Buildings 1.00
(ii) Maximum FAR for Notified Commercial Areas 1.50
(iii) Minimum road width for Commercial Complexes 18.00 Mtrs.
subject to land use as per Master Plan/Z.D.P.
(iv) Maximum permissible height for Residential buildings 10.00 Mtrs.
2. Building line for Plots abutting certain important Roads in Hyderabad
For certain important roads like Inner Ring Road, National Highways etc to be notified
from time to time and as given hereunder, a minimum building line of 6 Mtrs. is prescribed for all
types of Residential, Institutional, Educational and Industrial Buildings.
For commercial complexes and mixed occupancies like shopping on Ground floor and
other uses on upper floors a minimum building line of 8 mtrs. is prescribed. However, the upper
floors are allowed with front setback of 6 mtrs.
However, if the front setback to be provided as per stipulation is more than the building
line mentioned above, the same shall be provided.
(a) Inner Ring Road.

(b) Portions of National Highways passing through HUDA areas.
( c)Road linking Ameerpet Cross Roads with Greenlands.
(d) Road between Lakdikapool to the southern end of Public Gardens.
( e)Punjagutta junction to Lakdikapool via Khairatbad.
(f) Liberty Junction to Narayanaguda Junction via Himayathnagar.
(g) Liberty Junction to Nayapool via Abids and Mojamjahi Market.
11. SECURITY DEPOSIT:

A security deposit in cash or bank guarantee or F.D.R. pledged with the local body at the
rate of specified below, shall be payable to the local authority in case of all building applications
of apartments/Group Housing/Institutional and commercial buildings in case of plots above 300
sq.mtrs.
(1) Municipal Corporation Area Rs. 100/- Sq.mt of total

builtup area
(2) For UDA areas excluding
Municipal Corporation areas Rs. 50/- Sq.mt. of total
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Builtup area.
The security deposit will be refunded by the local authority only on production of
Occupancy Certificate issued by the concerned local authority.
12. LIGHTING AND VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDINGS:
1. All buildings and habitable rooms shall have for the admission of light and air, one or
more openings, such as windows opening directly onto an exterior space which shall be open to
sky. An interior open space shall not be less than 9 sq.mts. upto height of 12 mtrs., 15 mtrs. upto
the height of 18 mtrs. and 25 sq.mtrs. upto the height of above 18 mtrs. subject to minimum of 3
mtrs. in width. No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted if ti is more than 7.5 mtrs.
away from the opening assumed for lighting that portion.
13. MANDATORY INSPECTIONS AND ISSUE OF FIT-FOR OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE

BY LOCAL AUTHORITY:
In respect of commercial complexes/Group Housing and other non-residential complexes,

the local authority shall carryout mandatory inspection of the construction at (a) foundation level
(b) plinth level and at ( c) first and upper floor level.
The completed building shall be allowed to be occupied/used only after issue of "Fit for
Occupation Certificate" by the local authority on the basis of submission of building completion
certificate by architect and owner.
14. HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING:
The maximum permissible height of the building shall be as given in the statements on
FAR enclosed to this order. In case of multi-storeyed buildings:
a) There shall be no restriction on the maximum permissible height of any Multi-

storeyed buildings subject to multi-storeyed building regulations and necessary
clearance from Fire Services Deptt. and National Airport Authority.
b) The minimum extent of site for construction of multi-storeyed building shall not be
less than 1000 sq.mtrs. in extent and should have the shortest side not less than 24
mtrs. and shall either abut a street not less than 12 mtrs. in width or gain access from
a public street of a width of not less than 12 mtrs. through a passage of not less than
12 mtrs.
c) Buildings with stilt+ 5 floors of 18.0 mtrs. height stands excluded from the
provisions of multi-storeyed Building Regulations.
15. RELAXATION POWERS:
The Government or any other authority shall have no powers hereafter to relax any site
from the provisions of these building stipulation either in part or in total.
16. CONSERVATION AND HARVESTING OF RAIN WATER IN GROUP HOUSING

SCHEMES AND COMMERCIAL COMPLEXES/INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS :
Every Group Housing Scheme etc. Shall be provided with required facilities and
infrastructure for conservation and harvesting ofrain water., viz.
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(A) Percolation Pits:
The paved surface around the building shall have percolation pits of 4'x4'x4' covering
atleast 30% of such area. Such pits shall be filled with small pebbles or brick jelly or
river sand and cover with perforated concrete slabs.
The following requirements are optional and to be provided depending on the site
conditions.
(B) Terrace water collection:
The terrace shall be connected to a sump or the well through filtering tank by PVC pipe.
A valve system shall be incorporated to enable the first part of the rainwater collected to
be discharged out to the soil if it is dirty.
A filtering tank measuring 3 to 4 ft. Square can be constructed near the sump. A tank can
be divided by a perforated slab and one part should be filled by small pebbles and other
by brick jelly. The bottom portion of the tank should have a slope to avoid stagnation of
water.
(C) Open ground:
Whenever there is open ground a portion of top soil should be removed and replaced
with river sand to allow slow percolation of rain water.
Or
(D) Any other methods proved to be affective in conservation and harvesting of
rainwater may be adopted in each and every construction taken up.
17. The requirements stipulated in these orders are subject to overall conformity with the
statutory Development Plan/Master Plan/Zonal Development Plan and Zoning Regulations. For
other concerning aspects like structural designing, building services, parts · of building
requirements, plumbing, fire protection, safety specifications, standard and code of practice, the
recommended requirements in National Building Code of India shall be adhered to.
The existing provisions of Zoning Regulations, Building Regulations/bye-laws etc. which

are not inconsistent with these orders shall continue to be followed.
18. THESE ORDERS SHALL COME INTO FORCE WITH EFFECT FROM 1.8.1998.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
N.S.HARIHARAN,
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.
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GOVE RNME NTOFAND HRA PRAD ESH
ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department - Construction of Buildings

above 10 meters height ( excluding stilt floor for parking) in the areas covered by Urban
Development Authorities, Municipal Corporations, Municipalities - Further orders - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND. URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Ml)

DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.541 M.A dated 17th November 2000.

Read the following:
1. G.O.Ms.No. 422 MA dt.31-7-1998.
2. G.O.Ms.No. 423 MA dt.31-7-1998.
3. G.O.Rt.No. 567 MA dt.12-7-1999.
4. From the Chairman, Expert Committee, D.O.Lr. No. 2499/TPS/2000/2151, dt. 24-
3-2000.
ORDER;
In the G.O.s first and second read above, orders have been issued fixing standards of
F.A.R. values and Building Requirements for different types of buildings, uses and
occupancies in the areas covered by Urban Development Authorities, Municipal Corporations
and Municipalities in the State.
Government observe that there has been a rapid pace of construction of high
rise/group housing buildings in the Urban Areas of the State. Several instances have come to
the notice that Builders/Plot owners are not following minimum Building Standards and
safety measures while undertaking the construction of such buildings. This has resulted in
collapse of some buildings during the construction itself. With a view to ensure structural
stability in such buildings and also to safeguard the interest of purchasers, Government
constituted an Expert Committee in the G.O. third read above to study various Town Planning
laws, Rules and provisions following in other States and suggest suitable measures required
regarding ensuring structural stability of the buildings. The Expert Committee in the reference
fourth read above has submitted report suggesting certain measures for streamlining the
construction activity for ensuring structural stability in Group housing and other non
residential complexes in urban areas.
Government after careful examination of the matter, issued the following orders to
ensure structural stability in buildings of above 10 Mts. height ( excluding stilt floor for
parking):
(i) For construction of buildings of above 10 meters height (excluding stilt floor for
parking) an undertaking shall be obtained by the local authority to that effect i.e.
whether the owner is taking up the construction on his own or entrusting it to
builder/construction firm and if so the details of the builder/construction firm i.e.
name, present and permanent addresses, members of the firm if any, duly counter-
signed by the builder/construction firm
(ii) All building applications for sanction of building permissron for construction of
above 10 meters height (excluding the stilt floor for parking) shall be accompanied
with the following information:
a.) Report of Soil Test/Geo-technical Investigation Report issued by
Institution/Consultant empanelled with the local authority.
b.) Structural designs and drawings prepared duly taking the soil bearing capacity into
consideration and certified by qualified Structural Engineer/Consultant Firm
empanelled with the local authority
c.) Building Plan and Application shall be invariably signed by the owner of the
property, builder if any, the Architect and the Structural Engineer who designed the
structure with their present and permanent addresses.
d.) If the construction is being taken up by a builder, an attested copy of the registered
agreement entered between the owner of the property and the builder shall be
submitted. In case of any changes in the agreement at a later date, a copy of the same
shall also be submitted to the local authority.
e.) An undertaking on a Stamp Paper of Rs.I 00/-duly signed by the owner and builder
specifying that no flat or built-up area shall be given possession to the
purchaser/tenant unless they obtain the occupancy certificate from the local authority
and provide all regular service connections.
f.) Contractor All Risks Insurance Policy for the construction period.
(iii) The Occupancy Certificate (above l O mtrs. height excluding stilt floor parking) shall
be issued by the local authority only after submission of the following documents by
the owner/builder.
a) Building Completion Certificate issued by the Architect duly certifying that the
building is completed as per the sanctioned plan.
b) Structural Stability Certificate issued by the Structural Engineer duly certifying that
the building is structurally safe and the construction is in accordance with the
specified designs.
c) An extract of the site registers containing inspection reports of Site Engineer,
Structural Engineer and Architect.
d) Insurance policy to the completed building for a minimum period of three years.
(iv) The owner/builder shall employ a site engineer who shall maintain a register, in
which the Site Engineer, Architect and Structural Engineer shall record their
comments at regular intervals i.e. at foundation level and at each slab level and
submit report to local authorities.
(v) a). No construction shall proceed without engaging the services of Architect,
Structural Engineer, Site Engineer without which it shall be treated as construction
without permission.
b ). In case Site Engineer/Structural Engineer/Architect is changed by the ·

owner/builder during the course of construction or the Architect/Structural Engineer
dis-associate themselves with the ongoing project the same shall be reported to the
local authority by the owner/builder within seven days by registered post or in person
along with consent letters of newly engaged Site Engineer/Structural
Engineer/Architect.
(vi) The Builder, Site Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect shall jointly and severally
be held responsible for the structural stability during the building construction and for
a further period of three years from the date of obtaining Occupancy Certificate.
(vii) For any building above 10 meters height (excluding stilt floor for parking) water,
sewerage connection and regular power connection shall be given by the concerned
agencies only after production of Occupancy Certificate issued by the Local
Authority.
4) In case of failure to follow any of the above provisions, the local authority shall
black-list the builder/Construction firm/ Architect/Site Engineer/Structural Engineer apart
from initiating other necessary action under relevant Rules, Acts, Regulations etc., and they
shall not be entitled to take up construction activity for Group Housing/such projects for a
further period of five years in any of the site falling under the urban body of the State.
A.K.GOYAL
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
All Commissioners of Corporations in the State.
All Vice-Chairmen of Urban Development Authorities in the State.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, Hyd.
The Managing Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Hyd.
All Commissioners of Municipalities in the State (through C&DMA).
The Chief Engineer, A.P.TRANSCO, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, I&PR Department with a request to give wide publicity.
Copy to:
The Secretary to C.M.
The P.S. to Minister for Municipal Administration.
The P.S. to Chief Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh.
SF/SC.
//FORWARDED BY ORDER//
Sd/-SECTION OFFICER.
GOVERN MENTOFANDHRA PRA DESH
ABSTRA CT
Municipal Corporations - Road widening - delegation of powers for according

certain incentives for re-construction / construction - orders - issued.
MUN ICIPAL ADMINISTRA TION AND URB AN DEVELOPMENT (M2)
DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No. 33 M.A Dated 3rd February, 2001

Read the following :-
1. G.O.Ms.No. 15 M.A. dt.15.1.98.

2. G.O.Ms.No. 483 M.A. dt.24.8.98.
3. From the Comm issioner, Municipal Corporation, Guntur
Lr.Roc.No.1/2000/CP/G 1, dt.31.8.2000.
ORD ER:
In the Governm ent orders l " read above, certain powers have been delegated
to the Urban Local bodies/ Urban Development Authorities to grant additional F.A.R.
to an extent of 0.5 over the land affected in road widening and surr endered free of
cost and in such cases to consider the relaxation of setbacks and coverage to the
extent required when the perm issible FAR cann ot be achieved on plots upto 500
sq.mts. This was restricted to the cases where major stretches of road widening have
been undertaken by the Local Authority and not in isolated cases.
2. In the reference 2nd read above, on the request made by the Comm issioner and
Special Officer, MCH furt her orders have been issued authorising FAR to an extent of
1.0. over the land affected in road widening and surrendered free of cost for
constructing/ reconstructing building as per notified land use of Master Plan/ Z.D.P
and in such cases to consider the relaxation of setbacks and coverage to the extent
required when the perm issible FAR cannot be achieved.
3. In the reference 3rd read above Comm issioner, Municipal Corporation, Guntur
has requested the Govt. to extend the above said relaxation powers to Guntur
Municipal Corporation also in road widening cases wherever the land is surr endered
free of cost in the alignm ent of notified Master Plan / Z.D .P roads.
4. Governm ent after careful consideration of the above matter and also keeping
in view the road widening programm e proposed by the Guntur Municipal Corporation
and to facilitate widening of roads in other Corporation on the line of Municipal
Corporation of Hyderabad have decided to delegate the powers to the extent given
below to the all Commissioner of Municipal Corporations viz., Visakh apatnam ,
Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahm undry, Warangal and Kurn ool in modification to G.O.
first read above.
(A) F.A.R.: In addition to the perm issible FAR to total extent of the plot
area, additional F.A.R. of 1 shall be considered to the extent of the land
affected in road widening and surrendered free of cost for construction
/reconstruction building as per the notified land use of Master Plan/ Z.D.P.
(B) Set-back & Coverage:
i) Wherever permissible FAR cannot be achieved on plots after road widening

and land surrendered free of cost, with the stipulated set backs as per rules and
Zoning Regulations the relaxation of set back and coverage can be considered
by the Commissioners, However if the permissible FAR can be achieved with
stipulated setbacks/coverage, in such cases setbacks and coverage shall be
insisted as per the rules.
ii) While exercising the above powers Municipal Commissioners shall finalise a
suitable building line i.e., front setback for the complete of the road taken up
for widening keeping in view the developments existing on the ground,
feasibility and smooth flow of traffic and notify the same for the benefit of
owners of the sites affected in road widening. No construction shall be
allowed in violation of such notified building line.
iii) While exercising the above powers the Municipal Commissioners shall ensure
public interest safety and smooth flow of traffic.
iv) These order are applicable for the sites affected in road widening as per
notified M.P./Z.D.P. road and where affected land is surrendered free of cost.
5. The Commissioners of Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam.

Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kurnool and Warangal shall constitute
committee as given for giving the permissions for reconstruction/construction
where the land is surrendered free of cost as per the above order.
1. Municipal Commissioner Chairman

2. Regional Director of Municipal Administration Member
3. Regional Deputy Director of Town Planning Member
4. Deputy City Planner Member
5. Municipal Engineer Member
6. The Delegation of powers referred above shall be exercised only by the
Municipal Commissioners and shall not be further delegated to any
other officers.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH)
LINGARAJ PANIGRAHI
Secretary to Government.
ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department - Revised Common Building
Rules, 2006 - Comprehensive Government Orders - Issued
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M) DEPARTMENT
G.0.Ms.No. 86, Dated the 3rd March, 2006.
GOMs.No.171 Dated the 19th April, 2006
GOMs.No.623 Dated the 1st Dec'2006
Read the following :
1. G.O.Ms.No.423 M.A. & U.D. Department, dated 31.07.1998
2. Government Memo No.19048/M1/2004-4 M.A., dated 15.12.2005.
3. A.P.Extra Ordinary Gazette No.4, dated 22.01.2005.
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0 RD ER:
In the reference 1st read above, Government have issued Comprehensive Building
Rules which are applicable to Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and areas covered by
Urban Development authorities. Since then these Building Rules have governed building
activities in urban areas.
2. It has been brought to the notice of the Government that the above building
stipulations are cumbersome with too many parameters for regulating and controlling
developments and building activities and there is a need for simplifying the building
stipulations by stipulating minimal parameters. Further due to changes in building
technologies, massive and rapid urbanization, escalating land prices, and certain
shortcomings experienced relating to the existing building stipulations Government have
decided to review the building stipulations and come out with comprehensive building rules
thereby, making the building stipulations clear, easy to comprehend, user-friendly, promoting
various types of development and building activities, besides giving design freedom and
choice with optimum usage of land on one hand, and reducing the trend of violations and
unauthorized constructions on the other, without compromising on the community good.
3. Initially a draft was prepared in consultation with experts from various fields and the
same was notified in the Andhra Pradesh Extraordinary Gazette No. 4, dated 22.01.2005 for
inviting public objections and suggestions. A number of objections and suggestions were
received from individuals, professionals Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Urban
Development authorities and other Departments. Further discussions and deliberations
were held at various levels involving various groups like builders, developers, architects,
engineers, town planners, representatives of Urban Development Authorities and local
bodies, public representatives, academicians, officials and general public, and have received
many suggestions and comments on the said draft building rules. After careful examination
of all the objections and suggestions received, Government have come to the conclusion to
further rationalise the standards of Building requirements for different types of buildings,
uses & occupancies in the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, and Hyderabad Urban
Development Authority, Hyderabad Airport Development Authority, Cyberabad Development
Authority and Buddha Purnima Project Authority so as to have uniform application of the
rules relating to regulation of building construction, etc. in the above areas. Therefore in
supersession of the Rules issued vide G.O.Ms.No.423 M.A., dated 31-7-1998 and the
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Building By-laws 1981 to the extent specified in these
Rules Government hereby issue the following Notification and the same will be published in
Andhra Pradesh Extraordinary Gazette dated 04.03.2006.
4. A copy of this Order is available on the Internet and can be accessed at the address
http://apts.gov. in/apgos.
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NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 585 read with 592 of the
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 and proviso under Sub Section (1) read with
sub section (2) of Section 14, 32, 46 and 58 of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas
(Development) Act, 1975 , the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issue the following
rules applicable to Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and other areas covered by Urban
Development Authorities, viz. Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, Hyderabad Airport
Development Authority, Cyberabad Development Authority and Buddha Purnima Project
Authority, as appended to this Notification. Any inconsistency or contradiction or conflict
.that may arise in the said existing rules I by-laws I regulations, etc. such inconsistency I
contradiction or inconsistency shall stand modified and to that extent, the provisions in these
rules shall apply.
APPENDIX
1. Short Title, Applicability & Commencement:
a) These Rules may be called Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006
b) These rules shall be applicable to Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad area, rest
of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority area, Hyderabad Airport
Development Authority area, Cyberabad Development Authority area and
Buddha Purnima Project Authority area and shall come into force from the date of
publication of the Notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
c) These rules shall apply to all building activity. All existing rules, regulations,
bylaws, orders that are in conflict or inconsistent with these Rules shall stand
modified to the extent of the provisions of these rules.
2. Definitions:
(i) 'Competent Authority' means:
(a) the Vice Chairman. of the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority /
Hyderabad . Airport Development Authority / Cyberabad Development
Authority/ Buddha Purnima Project Development Authority in the case of
areas outside Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad area,
(b) the Commissioner, in the case of Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad area.
(ii) Enforcement Authority means the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation
of Hyderabad, the Commissioner of the Municipality or the Executive Authority of
the Gram Panchayat in case of areas outside the municipal areas of the
Development Authority or a· Special Unit created for the purpose of sanctioning
and monitoring building and development activity.
(iii) Parking Complex/Parking Lot means a premises either built or open which is
utilized purely for parking of vehicles and where parking fees is collected by the
owner and permitted in specific areas. The minimum site shall be 300 square
meters.
(iv) Transferable Development Right (TDR) means an award specifying the built up
area an owner of a site or plot can sell or dispose or utilize elsewhere, whose site
or plot is required to be set apart or affected for a community amenity or
development for public purpose in the Master Plan or in road widening or covered
in recreational use zone, etc.. The award would be in the form of a TOR
Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
(v) High-Rise building means a building 18 meters or more in height. However,
chimneys, cooling towers, boiler, rooms/ lift machine rooms, cold storage and
other non-working areas in case of industrial buildings and water tanks, and
architectural features in respect of other buildings may be permitted as a non-
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High Rise building. Buildings less than 18 m including stilt floor/parking floor
stand excluded from the definition of high-rise buildings.
(vi) Height of building means height measured from the abutting road and in case of
undulated terrain height can be considered as average of the corresponding
ground level or formation level of proposed site. '
(vii) 'Sanctioning Authority' means the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation

of Hyderabad, the Commissioner of the Municipality or the Executive Authority of
the Gram Panchayat in case of areas outside the municipal area of the Urban
Development Authority or a Special Unit created for the purpose of sanctioning
and monitoring building and development activity.
Terms and expressions which are not defined in these Rules shall have the same
meaning as in the respective rules I regulations I by-laws of the respective local
authorities and as defined in the National Building Code as the case may be,
unless the context otherwise requires.
3. Restriction on Minimum Building Plot Size along abutting roads in new

developments and layouts:
There shall be restriction on the minimum building plot size along the abutting roads
in all new developments areas and layouts.
TABLE I
Abutting road Minimum plot size Max. Plot size
Right-of-way (in Mts.) allowed (in sq. m) allowed (in sq m)
9 and below 12.2 100 2000
12.2 and below 18 200 No Restriction
18 and below 30 500 No Restriction
30 and above 1000 No Restriction
• • Road Right-of-way means the total land width reserved for the road in the layout
I Master Plan I Development Plan I Development Scheme whether the road is
developed/formed or otherwise and includes the service road, if any, to be provided.
4.1 Minimum Approach road requirement for sites in new areas/layout areas:
No site or parcel of land shall be used for building activity unless it has a clear and
established approach road of minimum 9 m Black topped Road is provided by the
developer/builder/owner at his own cost or deposits the necessary cost for laying of
the road by the sanctioning authority.
4.2 Access conditions & Requirements for plots/sites abutting Ring roads /
Highways / Bypass Roads of 30 m and above identified in the Master Plan /
Zonal Development Plan:
In addition to the requirement of confirmation to the minimum plot size along the
abutting roads, height and other requirements stipulated in the se rules, buildings
abutting major roads of 30 M and above width shall be permitted only after black
topped service road of 7 M width with two-lane carriageway is provided to the extent
of the building in question within the defined Right-of way. It will be the responsibility
of the developer / builder / owner to provide the above service road of the standards
fixed by the Sanctioning Authority at his own cost. The Sanctioning Authority may
consider sanctioning building permission if the developer / builder / owner deposits
the full cost for laying such service road to the Sanctioned Authority.
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4.3 The money so levied and collected under Rule 4.1 and 4.2 above shall be maintained
in a separate exclusive account by the sanctioning authority and utilised only for this
purpose.
5. Restrictions of building activity in vicinity of certain areas:
(a) No building/ development activity shall be allowed in the bed of water bodies
like river, or nala, and in the Full Tank Level (FTL) of any lake, pond, cheruvu
or kunta / shikam lands.
(b) The above water bodies and courses shall be maintained as
recreational/Green buffer zone, and no building activity other than
recreational use shall be carried out within:
(i) 30 meters from the boundary of Lakes of area 10 Ha and above;
(ii) 9 meters from the boundary of lakes of area less than 10 Ha / kuntas /
shikam lands;
(ii) 9 meters from the boundaries of Canal, Vagu, etc.
(iii) 2 meters from the defined boundary of Nala
the above shall be in addition to the mandatory setbacks.
Unless and otherwise stated, the area and the Full Tank Level (FTL) of
a lake / kunta shall be reckoned as measured or given in the Survey of
India topographical maps/Irrigation Dept.
(c) Unless and otherwise specified in the Master Plan/ Zonal Development Plan,
• the space to be left in and around the Canal I Vagu (including the actual
Canal I Vagu bed width and alignment) shall be minimum 15 m. This may be
developed as Green Buffer/recreational and/or utilised for road of minimum 9m
width, wherever feasible.
• In case of (b) (i) above, in addition to development of recreational/green belt
along the foreshores, a ring road or promenade of minimum 12.2 m may be
developed, wherever feasible.
• The above greenery/landscaping and development shall conform to the
guidelines and provisions of the National Building Code of lndia,2005.
(d) For Building activity within the restricted zone near the airport or within 500 m
distance from the boundary of Defence areas / Military establishments,
necessary clearance from the concerned Airport Authority / Defence Authority
/ shall be obtained. For sites located within the Air Funnel zone, prior
clearance from the Airport Authority shall be obtained.
(e) In case of sites in vicinity of High Tension Electricity transmission lines
besides taking other safety precautions, a minimum safety distance (both
vertical and horizontal) of 3 m (10 ft.) shall be maintained between the
buildings and the High Tension electricity lines, and 1.5 m for Low Tension
Electricity lines.
(f) In case of sites in the vicinity of oil/gas pipelines, clearance distance and
other stipulations of the respective authority shall be complied with.
(g) In case of Banjara Hills-Jubilee Hills area covered by Block 1 & 2 , and part of
Block No. 3 of ward no. 8, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad area, the
building restrictions imposed vide G.0.Ms.No.601 MA dated 5-11-1988 read
with G.0.Ms.No.423 M.A., dated 31-7-1998 would be applicable. The
setbacks and parking requirements shall be as per these rules in such areas.
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(h) For areas covered under G.0.Ms.No.111 MA dated 08.03.1996 (protection of
Catchment area of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar lakes), the restrictions on
building and development activity imposed in the said Government order
would be applicable.
6. REQUIREMENTS OF APPROACH ROAD FOR BUILDING SITES / PLOTS:

TABLE II
Minimum abutting
Type/ Use of Building plot permissible road width required
(in meters)
A) SITES IN OLD/EXISTING BUILT-UP AREAS/CONGESTED
AREAS/SETTLEMENT (GRAM KHANTAM/ABADI) (as
listed in Category I of Annexure I)
6*
• Residential Buildings - maximum permissible upto 10m
height
• Non-residential buildings and mixed occupancies -
maximum permissible up to 12 m height
9*
In Category II Areas of Annexure I
• Residential Buildings - maximum permissible up to 15 m

height
maximum permissible below 18 m height
Minimum abutting
(in meters)
B) SITES IN NEW AREAS/ APPROVED LAYOUT AREAS
The type of buildings & intensity of development shall be
w.r.t. the abutting road width, viz.,
B1 Non-High Rise Residential Buildings including Apartment 9*
Complexes; Buildings with shopping on GF and
residences on upper floor; Basic level social amenities like
Nursery School / Religious Place / Public Health Center /
Dispensary / Diagnostic Laboratory/ Police outpost/Post
Office/ Neighbourhood Library cum Community Center
and all buildings up to 15 m height
B 2 In addition to B 1 above, High Rise Building/ Complex of 12.2
height above 18 m and up to 24 m; Group Housing
Scheme; Primary School, Middle school / Tutorial
institution / General Industry / Godown / Petrol/diesel
Filling station; High School, Junior College I Commercial
Complex, Computer units/ Office Building, ITES Complex,
Nursing Home I Community Hall / Function/Marriage Hall /
Assembly Hall/Cinema Theater; Service establishment/
Workshop;
Others not specified in the Table and all non high-rise
buildings up to 18 m height
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83 In addition to B 1 & B 2 above, High Rise buildings above 18
24 m and up to 30 m height; General Degree and other
non-professional College / Polytechnic, ITI; Professional
College Campus; Multiplex Complexes, Shopping Malls,
Hospitals and all non high-rise buildings up to 18 m height
84 In addition to B 1 to B 3 above, High Rise Buildings above 24 and above
30 m height
* Provided in case of single plot sub-division approved by the sanctioning authority, a
means of access of minimum 3. 6 m pathway may be considered for individual residential
building and 6m for Apartment Complexes I Commercial Complexes and other non-high
rise buildings.
(i) In case of (A) above, where the existing road is less than 6 m, building in the
site would be allowed after setting back the building 4.5 m from the center line of
such existing road.
(ii) In case of existing buildings approved prior to these Rules, further additions of
floors on the earlier permitted building may be considered either as per these
rules or the then rules in force in respect of setbacks, whichever is the applicant
opts for. This will not apply for building extensions or redevelopment ventures in
such sites.
(iii) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way (whether existing or
proposed)
iv) In case of existing areas not covered in Annexure - I and sites not covered
in road widening, building approvals in interstitial sites may be considered by the
sanctioning authority with reasons to be recorded in writing and with the following
height restriction:
Residential Buildings- Maximum permissible upto 10mts. height.
Non-Residential buildings and mixed occupancies - maximum permissible upto

12mts. height.
And after setting back the building 4.5mts. from the center line of such existing
road I lane, the minimum setbacks on remaining sides shall be as per Table - Ill.
7.0 PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT & SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

There are no plot size stipulations based on use or occupancy of the building. The
setbacks and height stipulations given hereunder are applicable for all types of
buildings.
7.1 MINIMUM SETBACKS & HEIGHT STIPULATIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF NON-
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(BUILDINGS BELOW 18 m height inclusive of stilt/ parking floor):
(i) The height of buildings permissible in a given site/plot shall be subject to
restrictions given in Annexures I to Ill.
(ii) There are no specific Floor Area Ratio and plot coverage stipulations. The
permissible coverage would be as per the minimum setbacks to be left within the
given site. The minimum setbacks and permissible height would be as per Table
Ill below.
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TABLE-Ill
PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT & SETBACKS FOR NON-HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
Building line or minimum front setback

(in mt.) to be left
Minimum
Abov Abov Abov
Sl. Plot Size Height setbacks on
Parking e e e
No. permissible (in Up remaining
(in Sq.mts.) provision 12m 18m 24m Above
mts.) to sides
& & & 30m
12m (in mts.)
upto upto upto
18m 18m 30m
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Less than - 7 1.5 4 5 6 7.5 -
100
2 100 & upto - 10 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
200
3 Above 200 Stilt parking Upto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
&upto 300 floor allowed
Upto 10 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.5
& Upto 400 floor allowed
Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.0
& upto 500 floor allowed
Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.5
&upto 750 floor allowed
Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
7 Above 750 Stilt parking + Upto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
&upto One cellar
1000 Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
floor allowed
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 4.0
8 Above 1000 Stilt Parking + Upto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
&upto 2 Cellar floors
1500 Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
allowed
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5
Below 18* 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
&upto 2 Cellar floors
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5.0
2500 allowed
Below 18* 3 4 5 6 7.5 6.0
2 or more
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 6.0
Cellar floors
allowed Below 18* 3 4 5 6 7.5 7.0
Subject to the following conditions:
a) Buildings of height above lSmts. and above 18m. in Sl.Nos.8, 9 and 10 above, shall
be permitted only in such plots about roads of 12mt. minimum (40ft) width.
b) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building upto 1 Smts. height of
stilt floor shall not exceed 3. Omt. In case of parking floors where mechanical system
and lift are provided, height of such parking floor upto 4. Omt. could be considered.
c) Wherever cellars are permissible, these are excluded from height of Building.
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d) No Balcony projection shall be allowed to extend on to the minimum setbacks. These
if provided, shall be within minimum setback required to be left. However, a portico
without access to the top may be considered in the front open space.
e) In case of Sl.Nos. 4 to 10 of above Table, stepped type buildings or incremental type

buildings may be allowed only in respect of individual residential or educational I
institutional buildings and such incremental development would be considered only
after a minimum time period of S years.
f) As per the provisions of the A.P. Fire Service Act, 1999, Commercial buildings of
height 1 Smts. and above, and buildings of public congregation like schools, Cinema
theatres, function halls and other assembly buildings on plot area of SOOSq. mts. and
above or of height above 6mts. are required to obtain prior clearance from Fire
Department from fire safety point of view.
g) For the purpose of these Rules, the following conversion from M.K.S. and F.P.S. system
shall be reckoned:
(i) 3m -10.ft (ii) 6m = 20ft (iii) 7. Sm = 2Sft (iv) 9m = 30ft

(v) 12m = 40ft (vi) 1 Sm = SO.ft (vii) 18m = 60.ft(viii) 24m = 80ft
(ix) 30m = 1 00ft (x) 4Sm = 1 SOft (xi) 6m = 200ft.
(iii) The setbacks are to be left after leaving the affected area of the plot/site, if any,
for road widening. In respect of owners who surrender land affected in road
widening free of cost under G.O.Ms.No.483, M.A. Dt:24.8.98 would be eligible for
concessions in setbacks other than in front setbacks.
(iv) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way (whether existing or
proposed).
(v) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is through the means of a chowk
or inner courtyard or interior open space/duct, such open space shall be open to
sky and of area at least 9.0 sq m and no side shall be less than 1.5m. in case of
buildings of height upto 12m and in case of buildings of height above 12m. no
side shall less than 2 m.
(vi) A strip of at least 1.0 m greenary/lawn along the frontage of the site within the
front setback shall be compulsorily developed and maintained with greenery.
(vii) For plots above 200 sq.m in addition to (vi) above, a minimum 1 m wide
continuous green planting stip in the periphery on remaining sides are required to
be developed and maintained within the setback.
(viii) For all residential/institutional/industrial plots above 750 sq m, in addition to (vi)
and (vii) above, 5 % of the site area has to be developed as tot-lot/landscaped
area and trees planted and maintained. Such organized open space could be in
more than one location and shall be of a minimum width of 3.0mts.
(ix) To enhance the streetscape in respect of 18 m and above roads, no front

compound wall is recommended along the front setback. Only iron grill or low
height green hedge and / or with sloping type planters is recommended along
such roads.
(x) In all plots 750 sq m and above, provision shall be made for earmarking an area
of 3m X 3m for the purpose of siting of public utilities like distribution transformer,
etc. within the owner's site subject to mandated public safety requirements.
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(xi) If the above greenery mentioned at (iv) to (vii) above and Rule 9.9 is not
maintained, 10% of additional Property tax every year would be imposed as
penalty by the sanctioning authority till the condition is fulfilled.
(xii) In case of plots 300 sq m and upto 750 sq m, it is permitted to transfer up to one
metre of setback from one side to the other side, and in case. of plots above 750
sq m, it is permitted to transfer up to 2 m of setback, which needs to be uniform at
any given point, subject to maintaining of minimum building line in the front.
(xiii) In case of corner plots, the front setback shall be as per the building line for the
respective abutting road width.
(xiv) For narrow plots, Where the length 4 times the width of the plot the setbacks on
sides may be compensated in front and rear setbacks so as to ensure that the
overall aggregate setbacks are maintained in the site, subject to maintaining a
minimum of 1 m on each side.
(xv) The space between 2 blocks shall be as given Table-V.
(xvi) The height of the building will be calculated after excluding the parking floors for
the purpose of computation of minimum setbacks to be left.
(xvii) Where all the owners of sites along an abutting road come forward for widening of
the road by undertaking preparation of a Road Development Plan which would
improve circulation in the area and duly approved by the competent authority, and
by leaving the area affected in the widening of such road free of cost and
implement it within one year, then higher height of the corresponding widened
road width would be considered for such sites
7.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS ABOVE 10 M HEIGHT
a. PROVISION OF JOINT OPEN SPACE IN CERTAIN CASES
With a view to facilitating fire and emergency operations in a building site and
adjoining sites, the Fire Service Department, in addition to the minimum setbacks to
be left, may insist on the owner for providing Joint Open Space between the
proposed site and adjoining sites for mutual use during fire and emergencies. The
Joint open space shall be reckoned from building edge to building edge (inclusive of
any type of projections). Such Joint open space shall not be less than 6mt. in
respect of non- high rise buildings and not less than 9mt. in respect of high-rise
buildings.
Such Joint open space shall be kept unobstructed and open to sky and no
permanent compound wall of masonry or civil construction would be allowed. The
compound wall, if any, shall be of fencing type or collapsible type. The greenery and
landscaping shall be of soft type with lawns, grass, creepers and climbers and shrubs
variety of plants and mountable in cases of emergencies. The Joint open spaces
shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Fire Service Department.
Clearance would be considered only after the Builder / Developer / Owners provide
an undertaking to this effect". ·
(i) The building requirements and standards other than heights and setbacks specified
in the National Building Code of India, 2005 shall be complied with.
(ii) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered architects/
licenced builders/developers and licenced structural engineers. The designs and
building plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced developer,
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registered architect, licenced engineer and a qualified & licenced structural
Engineer who shall be responsible for the supervision, structural safety,
earthquake safety, fire safety and specifications compliance of such buildings.
Buildings shall be designed for compliance with earth quake resistance and
resisting other natural hazards. The Completion Certificate shall contain mention
that the norms have been followed in the design and construction of buildings for
making the buildings resistant to earthquake, compliance with structural safety
and fire safety requirements.
(iii) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire safety requirements,
lifts, electrical installations, and other utility services shall be executed under the
planning, design and supervision of qualified and competent technical personnel.
(iv) The parking requirements shall comply as given in these rules. The parking
facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the
sanctioning Authority.
l(v) The applicant / builder / developer may provide (optional) for solar water heating
system in the building and solar lighting in the site for outdoor lighting within the
site, [etc. and give a bank guarantee to this effect to the sanctioning authority for
compliance of the same].
(vi) All Public and semi-public buildings with covered area above 300 sq m shall be
designed and constructed to provide facilities to the physically handicapped
persons as prescribed in the National Building Code of lndia,2005.
(vii) In all buildings irrespective of above height provisions, the requirements of parts of
the building like size and area requirements of habitable rooms, kitchen, bathrooms
and Water closets, other areas, corridor and staircase widths, service ducts, etc.
shall conform to the National Building Code of lndia,2005.
8. ENCOURAGEMENT FOR BUILDINGS WITH CENTRAL COURTYARDS:

As an encouragement for developing 'U' type buildings with central courtyards, the
setbacks of sides and rear, except the front setback, can be reduced provided:
(a) the area so saved is transferred to the central area/space or court yard;
(b) the minimum open space on sides and rear except front, shall be 1.5 m for
normal buildings, & 6 min case of high rise buildings up to 21 m height and
7 m in respect of buildings 21m - 30 m height. Such high rise buildings
need to obtain prior clearance from the Fire Services Department;
(c) the depth of such courtyard shall be at least 50% of the average building
depth.
9 REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS:
9.1 High Rise buildings / Complexes shall be permissible only in areas other than
those given in Annexure I and II. High Rise buildings shall not be allowed in
Congested areas/existing areas and settlement areas/ Abadi /Gram khantam
areas.
9.2 The minimum size of plot for High Rise building shall be 2000 sq. m. For
buildings in the Skyscraper zone. High Rise Buildings between 18mt. to 36mts.
height shall not be permitted. Normal Buildings below 18mts. height would
however be allowed. "In respect of site proposed for high rise buildings and
affected in road widening where there is shortfall of the net plot size, upto 10% of
such shortfall in net plot area would be considered with the proposed height and
corresponding minimum all round setbacks".
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9.3 The building bulk, coverage and height shall be governed by the minimum lround
setbacks to be left, the organised open spaces to be left and the height
restrictions imposed by the Airport authority (if applicable)/ Defence authorities (if
applicable) and Fire Services Department and the City-level Impact fee on built up
area required to be paid, as applicable.
9.4 Prior Clearance From Airport Authority:
For any High Rise building located in vicinity of airports as given in the National
Building Code, the maximum height of such building shall be decided in
consultation with the Airport Authority and shall be regulated by their
rules/requirements. Interstitial sites in the area which are away from the direction
of the Airport Funnel zone and already permitted with heights cleared by the
Airport Authority, shall be permitted without referring such cases to the Airport
Authority.
9.5 Every application to construct or reconstruct a High Rise building or alteration to
existing High Rise building shall be made in the prescribed form and
accompanied by detail plans floor plans of all floors along with complete set of
structural drawings and detail specifications duly certified by a qualified structural
engineer. Necessary prior NOC shall be submitted from the Airport Authority (if
applicable) and Directorate of Fire services, along with the application.
9.6 The minimum abutting road width and all round open space for High rise Building
/ Complex shall be as follows:
TABLE-IV
Minimum alround
Minimum abutting
open space on
Height of building road width required
remaining sides
( in metres)
(in metres)*
(1) (2) (3)
Up to.21 mt. 12.2 7
Above 21 mt. & uoto 24 mt 12.2 8
Above 24 m & up to 27 m 18 9
Above 27 m & upto 30 m 18 10
Above 30 m & up to 35 m 24 11
Above 35 m & upto 40 m 24 12
Above 40 m & up to 45 m 24 13
Above 45 m & upto 50 m 30 14
Above 50 m 30 16
The front open space shall be on the basis on the abutting road width and shall be
either as given in shall be either as given in Col. 3 of above Table IV or the Building
line given Table Ill whichever is more.
(i) The abutting road has to be black-topped with minimum 2 -lane
carriageway. Service roads where required as per these Rules shall be
minimum 7 m wide with minimum 2-lane black topped carriageway. ·
(ii) For upper floors from 2nd floor onwards, the balcony projection of up to
2 m may be allowed projecting onto the open spaces.
(iii) The open space to be left between two blocks shall be equivalent to the
open space mentioned in Column (3) of above Table IV.
(iv) In case of high rise buildings upto 30 m height, it is permitted to transfer
upto two metres of setback from one side to the other side, which needs
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to be uniform at any given point, subject to maintaining of minimum
setback of 7 m on all sides.
(v) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is through the means of a
chowk or inner courtyard or interior open space/duct, such open space
shall be open to sky and of area at least 25 sq m and no side shall be
less than 3 m.
9.7 TOWER AND PODIUM TYPE HIGH RISE STRUCTURE UPTO 50 M may be
allowed with the following:
(a) For podium, i.e., Ground plus first floor: alround setbacks shall be 7 m alround
(b) For the Tower block: The coverage and alround setbacks shall be minimum
50 % of the Podium Block, and shall be atleast 3m from the Podium edge on all
sides,
(c) the fire safety and fire escape measures for the Tower Block shall be
independent of the Podium Block.
9.8 "STEPPED TYPE" OR "PYRAMIDAL TYPE" HIGH RISE STRUCTURE

Such type of high rise building blocks may be allowed for heights above 30 m
with the following open space requirements:
(a) At ground level: Minimum 9m. all round open
space for the first five floors"
(b) At upper floors : increase of 1 m all round open space or more, for
every 5 upper floors or 15 m height or part
thereof, over and above the ground level open
space of minimum 8 m.
9.9 (a) In every high rise building site, an organised open space shall be utilised as
greenery, tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. shall be provided over and above
the mandatory open spaces to be left in and around the building. This space
shall be at least 10% of total site area and shall be a minimum width of 3mts.
This may be in one or more pockets.
(b) In addition to the above, a minimum 2 m wide green planting strip in the
periphery on all sides within the setbacks are required to be developed and
maintained in all high rise building sites. ·
9.10 COMPLIANCE OF NATIONAL BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS FOR
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES IN ALL HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(i) The building requirements and standards other than heights and setbacks
specified in the National Building Code, 2005 shall be complied with.
(ii) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered architect,
licenced builders/developers and licenced structural engineers. The designs
and building plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced developer,
registered architect, licenced engineer and a qualified & licenced structural
Engineer and a fire engineer / fire consultant. who shall be responsible for the
supervision, structural safety, fire safety and specifications compliance of such
buildings. Buildings shall be designed for compliance with earth quake
resistance and resisting other natural hazards. The Completion Certificate shall
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contain mention that the norms have been followed in the design and
construction of buildings for making the buildings resistant to earthquake,
compliance with structural safety and fire safety requirements.
(iii) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire safety
requirements, lifts, electrical installations, and other utility services shall be
executed under the planning, design and supervision of qualified and
competent technical personnel.
(iv) In addition to the required staircases and lifts, there shall be at least one fire
escape staircase and lift. These staircases and lifts shall be got certified from
the manufacturer's authorised Service technical personnel from time to time.
(v) Provision for power generator shall be made in such buildings.
(vi) These buildings shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure fire
safety requirements are met and maintained and shall comply in accordance
with the Fire Protection Requirements of National Building Code of India.
(vii) The facilities for providing fire protection and fire fighting facilities in such
buildings should be in compliance with the stipulations laid down and clearance
issued by the Fire Department from time to time. NOC from the Fire
Department shall be obtained from time to time regarding the fire safety
requirements and facilities installed. The designs and installations regarding fire
protection and safety measures including exit requirements and smoke
containment and smoke management measures shall be undertaken through a
fire engineer/ fire consultant.
(viii) The parking requirements shall comply as given in these rules. The parking
facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall be maintained to the satisfaction of
the sanctioning Authority.
(ix) Provide for solar water heating system in the building and solar lighting in the
site for outdoor lighting, etc. and give a bank guarantee to this effect to the
sanctioning authority for compliance of the same.
(x) All Public and semi-public buildings shall be designed and constructed to
provide facilities to the physically handicapped persons as prescribed in the
National Building Code of India.
(xi) In all high rise buildings, the requirements of parts of the building like size and
area requirements of habitable rooms, kitchen, bathrooms and Water closets,
other areas, corridor and staircase widths, service ducts, etc. shall conform to
the National Building Code of India.
10. REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT, GROUP HOUSING/ CLUSTER
HOUSING/ RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES AND ROW HOUSING SCHEMES:
10.1 Such developments shall be considered where the site is developed together
with building constructions and all amenities and facilities and not disposed as open
plots.
10.2 All Group Development Schemes, Group Housing Scheme I Cluster Housing
Scheme applications shall in addition to the requirements· under these Rules, be
accompanied by:
a. A Services and Utilities Plan as per standards for water supply
system, drainage and storm water disposal system, sewerage
system , rain water harvesting structures, and for other utilities.
b. A landscaping plan including rain water harvesting/ water recycling
details.
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c. Parking & internal Circulation Plan along with Common pool parking
area plan, if any. ·
The above shall be drawn on suitable scale with relevant details.
10.3 The minimum plot size for Group Housing Schemes and Group development
Schemes shall be 4000 sq m and the minimum abutting road width shall be 12.2 m
wide and black topped.
10.4 In case of housing in large plots or blocks, the proposals should be promoted with
the immediate improvement of the accessibility of the site from the nearest main
road by way of an approved Road Development Plan by the competent authority
with a minimum width of 12.2 m which should be implemented by the licenced
developer within a period of three years. Any road widening required shall be
deemed to be approved under these Rules and has to be adhered to by the owners /
local body I licenced developer.
10.5 All Group Housing Schemes/ Group Development Schemes/ Cluster housing /
Residential Enclaves and row type development schemes shall be developed with
complete infrastructure facilities and amenities as stated at (a) and (b) above.
10.6 These shall not be applicable in case of Government sponsored Housing Scheme/
approved NGOs or private schemes, and the guidelines and requirements as given
in the National Building Code for Low Cost Housing / Government orders shall be
followed.
10.7 GROUP DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES & GROUP HOUSING SCHEMES
Group Housing Schemes are reckoned as Apartment blocks in two or more blocks.
These could be high-rise or simple walk-up units. Group Development Schemes are
reckoned as Building in two or more blocks in a campus or site, and could be normal
height buildings or high-rise blocks or combination of both.
(a) The open spaces/setbacks for such type of development shall be as follows:
TABLE V
Height of building Distance to be Distance between two
maintained from blocks
block periphery building
block
Upto 10 mts. 3 mts. 2 mts.
Above 10 mts. & uoto 12 mts. 4 mts. 3 mts.
Above 12 mts. & below 18 6mts. 6mts.
mts.
Above 18 mts. As per a/round set-backs required under High Rise
Buildinas aiueri inTable JV
and subject to the following conditions:
a. Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building below 15 mts. Height
of stilt floor shall not exceed 3.0 mts.
b. Wherever Cellars are permissible these are excluded from height of Building.
c. No Balcony Projection shall be allowed to extend onto the minimum distances to be

maintained & other open spaces ..
b) Common amenities and facilities like shopping center, community hall or

center / club house etc. are required to be provided in up to 5 % of the area
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and shall be planned and developed in cases where the units are above W
100 in number and not be part of the residential blocks.
c) A through public access road of 9 m width with 2-lane black-topped is to be
developed on any one side at the periphery/ as per suitability and feasibility
for the convenience of accessibility of other sites and lands located in the
interior.
d) In case of blocks up to 12 m height, access through pathways of 6m width
branching out from the internal roads/loop road would be allowed. All internal
roads and pathways shall be developed as per standards.
e) Minimum of 10 % of site area shall be earmarked for organised open space
and be utilised as greenery, tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. and shall be
provided over and above the mandatory open spaces. This space may be in
one or more pockets.
10.8 ROW TYPE HOUSING/ ROW TYPE SHOPPING PRECINCTS:

a) Minimum site area : 1000 sq m
b) Minimum size of individual plots for row houses I Row shops: 50 sq m.
Not more than 8 plots shall be developed in a row.
Separation between two blocks shall not be less than 6 mt, which may be
an open space or an alley/pedestrian plaza.
Only internal staircase would be allowed.
c) Minimum width of internal roads: 9 m ;
Internal cul-de-sac road 6m with max. length 50 mt. is allowed
d) Minimum open space : 10 % of site area
e) Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m for plots up to 125 sq m
Ground + 2 floors for plots above 125 sq m for row houses
f) Minimum setbacks: Front 3m; Rear 1.5 m
The setbacks in a row can be interchangeable.
In case of row type shopping precincts, back to back shops with above front
setback of 3m would be allowed.
g) In case of very large projects more than 5 acres, common amenities and
facilities like shopping center, community hall/club house etc. are required
to be provided in 5 % of the area.
h) In case of Row Type Shopping Precincts, common basement parking in one
or more levels would be permissible subject to conditions mentioned in Rule
(11 ).
10.9 CLUSTER HOUSING

(a) Minimum site area: 1000 sq m
(b) minimum plot size for cluster house:.25 sq m with maximum number of 20
houses in a cluster
(a) Minimum size of cluster open space: 36 sq m with a minimum width of 6m
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(b) Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m
(c) Minimum access road to the Cluster Housing Complex: 9 m
Internal access may be through pedestrian paths of 6 m
(d) Minimum space between two clusters: 6m which may be utilised as
pathway/alley
(e) Building setbacks: No setbacks are needed for interior clusters as the
lighting and ventilation is either from the central open space of cluster and the
surrounding pedestrian pathway/ access road of the cluster. However, interior
courtyards may be provided for larger plots and building areas to facilitate
lighting and ventilation. For end clusters sides that are abutting peripheral
thoroughfare roads, setback shall be as per the Building line given in Table Ill.
10.10 RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES:
(a) These would be allowed as gated development that are exclusive housing
areas with common compound wall with access control through gates and
having their own facilities and amenities. The housing units may comprise of
row houses, semi-detached, detached or Apartment blocks or a mix or
combination of the above. The building requirements would be as per the
given type of housing.
(b) Residential enclaves would be permitted only in those sites that give through
access of minimum 9 m peripheral road for the neighbouring plots or lands
that are located in the interior. They would be governed by good design
standards and not impinging on the overall accessibility and circulation
network of the area.
(c) Minimum size of site: 4000 sq m.
(d) Size of plots and height permissible: as per type of housing and
requirements as given above for the respective type of housing.
(e) Minimum Common Open space: 10 % of site area.
(f) Building setbacks: As per type of housing & requirements given above for
the said type of housing and as per Table Ill. Semi-detached buildings may
also be allowed. The height of such buildings shall not exceed 1 O mts. The
set-backs shall be as per Table Ill.
(g) Internal Road requirements:
• 9.0 to 18 m for main internal approach roads;
• 9 m for other internal roads and
• 8 m for cul-de-sacs roads between 50-100 m length
• 9 m for looped roads

11.1 In all Complexes including Residential Complexes, Hotels, restaurants and
Lodges, business buildings, commercial buildings, Institutional buildings like
hospitals, Educational buildings like schools and colleges, multi-storied
buildings/Complexes, etc and all other non-residential activities provision shall
be made for parking spaces as per the following requirements:
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TABLE VI
Parking area to be provided as

percentage of total built up area
Category of building/activity
In Municipalities and rest
In MCH Area of Development
Authorities areas
Shopping Malls with Multiplexes, Multiplex Complexes,
Information Technology Enabling Services Complexes 60% 50%
Hotels, restaurants, lodges, Cinema halls, business

buildings, other commercial buildings, Kalyana 40% 30 %
Mandapams, Offices, & hiqh-rise buildinqs / Complexes
Residential Apartment Complexes, Hospitals,
Institutional buildings, Industrial buildings, Schools, 30% 20 %
Colleges & other educational buildinqs
Godowns & Others 20 % 20 %
11.2 The parking spaces may be provided in (for all Schemes) :

(a) basements or cellars (one or more)/multi-level (allowed for plots 750 sq m
and above only); or
(b) on stilt floor or in upper parking floors (at any level)
(c) in the open space over/ setbacks (except the front setback) to be left around
the building with adequate vehicular access, aisle, drives, ramps required for
maneuvering of vehicles, or
(d) common pool parking area (in the case of Group Housing
Scheme/Residential enclave/Cluster housing/Row housing schemes) or
(e) a combination of any or all the above
11.3 The other aspects for providing parking spaces are:
(i) Common and Continuous cellar parking floors between adjoining
buildings would be allowed depending upon structural safety aspects,
mutual agreement between owners, etc.
(ii) The parking spaces should be efficiently designed and clearly marked
and provided with adequate access, aisle, drives and ramps required
for maneuvering of vehicles.
(iii) Stilt floor /Cellar parking floor shall be used only for parking and not for
any habitation purpose. Misuse of the area specified for parking of
vehicles for any other use shall be summarily demolished / removed
by the Enforcement Authority.
(iv) For parking spaces in basements and upper storeys of parking floors,
at least two ramps of minimum 3.6 m width or one ramp of minimum
5.4 m width and adequate slope shall be provided. Such ramps may
be permitted in the side and rear setbacks after leaving sufficient
space for movement of fire-fighting vehicles. Access to these may also
be accomplished through provisions of mechanical lifts.
(v) Basement/cellar shall be set back at least 1.5 m from the property line.
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(vi) Up to 10% of cellar may be utilised for utilities and non-habitation
purpose like NC Plant room, Generator room, STP, Electrical
installations, Laundry, etc,
(vii) Space over and above 6m in front setback may be considered as off-
street parking space.
(viii) Visitors' parking to be provided shall be 10 % of the area mentioned in
Table VI, and may be accommodated in the mandatory setbacks other
than the front setback, wherever such setbacks are more than 6m.The
Visitors' Parking facility shall be open to all visitors.
(ix) In respect of Apartment Complexes / Building / Block, in sites up to
750 sq m the Parking requirement shall be deemed to be met if the
entire stilt floor is left for parking. A WC/Toilet facility shall be provided
for watch and ward in the stilt floor.
11.4 Encouragement for provision of Parking Complexes
To encourage parking complexes, Parking lots and enclaves, owners who
develop parking complexes / Parking lots, the following incentives would be
considered:
(a) equivalent built up area of such Parking Complex I or area of Parking lot as the
case may be would be considered as Transferable Development right by the
sanctioning authority.
(b) In an existing area/locality where an owner or two or more owners come together
and develop combined or common parking Complex, pedestrian plaza/ subway, or
improve/facilitate additional access by linking with surrounding roads etc for public
usage are provided, as part of their premises / land development/improving the urban ·
design aspects, additional bonus built up area /TOR would. be considered by the
(a) The setbacks for Parking Complexes shall be as follows:
front - as per building line setbacks on remaining sides - 50% of setbacks
given in Table Ill
(b) No fees and other charges shall be charged by the Sanctioning Authority for
the area/floors developed as Parking Complex / Parking lot;
(c) A moratorium on property tax for 5 years would be considered;
(d) For the next 5 years - Property tax shall be levied on the lowest slab of
residential category.
Such parking facility enclaves may be permitted along or off main commercial
roads, city center, close to Bus stations, Railway Stations and any public
transport system so as to encourage use of public transport, etc. Access to
these parking spaces in such Complexes may be accomplished through
provision of mechanical lifts. Such areas may be identified by the sanctioning
authority and notified to public every year by 1st April.
12. RESTRICTIONS ON PROJECTIONS ALLOWED IN MANDATORY OPEN SPACES:

Only the following Projections shall be allowed in the mandatory open spaces /
setbacks / interior open spaces:
(i) No balcony projections or corridor shall be permitted beyond the setbacks i.e.,
projecting within the mandatory open spaces in case of non-high rise buildings.
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These, if provided for, shall be set back as per the minimum mandatory open spaces
and the setback shall be clear from the edge of the balcony or corridor.
(ii) Cornice, Chajjas / weather shades only of width not exceeding 60cm shall be
allowed in the mandatory setbacks.
(iii) In case of plots more than 300 sq m:
a. Sump, septic tank, well may be allowed in the rear and side open spaces.
These shall need to be setback at least 1.5 m from the property or boundary
line of the plot.
b. Parking sheds, generator room may be allowed in the rear and side open
spaces.
c. In the front setback only a security guard booth of 2 sqm
The height of these accessory buildings shall not be more than 2.50 m and
shall not occupy more than 1/41h of the plot width. These shall be so located
so that they do not hinder the fire safety measures and operations.
13. URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
For certain areas as well as sites abutting major roads of 30 mt and above, the
Sanctioning Authority may enforce urban design and architectural control. These
shall be detailed out keeping in view the development conditionalities and
requirements given in these Regulations and the National Building Code norms. For
this purpose, urban design and architectural control sheets/Plans approved by the
Sanctioning Authority shall be complied with.
14. Obligations of the owner and licenced developer/builder / licenced technical

personnel to implement and develop the Master Plan/Statutory Plan circulation
network and specific land uses:
(1) Where any land or site or premises for building is affected in the statutory plan/
Master Plan road or circulation network or an road required to be widened as
per a Road Development Plan, such area so affected in the road or circulation
network shall be surrendered to the Sanctioning Authority by the owner of land.
No development permission shall be given unless this condition is complied
with.
(2) Upon surrendering such affected area the owner of the site would be entitled to
a Transferable Development Right (TOR) as given in Rule 15 below.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to construct an extra floor with an equivalent built
area for the area surrendered subject to mandated public safety requirements.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as per GOMs.No.483 MA&UD
Deptt., dt:24.8.1998 (incentives to owners who surrender land affected in road
widening free of cost) and concessions in set-backs including the front set-back
(subject to ensuring a building line of 6m in respect of roads 30m and above,
3mt in respect of roads 18m and below 30mts. and 2mt. in respect of roads less
than 18mt.). The concessions shall be considered at the level of
Commissioner, MCH in respect of cases falling in MCH area, and at the level of
Vice Chairman the UDA in respect of cases falling in non-MCH area of the UDA
area.
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15. GRANT OF TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHT:
Grant of Transferable Development Right (TOR) may be considered by the Competent
Authority for the following areas subject to the owner complying with the conditions of
development above, as per the following norms:
(a) For the Master Plan road network undertaken and developed: equivalent to 100
% of built up area of such area surrendered.
(b) For conservation and development of lakes I water bodies I nalas foreshores &
Recreational buffer development with greenery, etc: equivalent to 50 % of built
up area of such recreational buffer area developed at his cost.
(c) For Heritage buildings and heritage precincts maintained with adaptive reuse:
equivalent to 50 % of built up area of such site area.
The TDR may be arrived at on the basis of relative land value and equivalent amount
in both export and import areas, as per the Registration Department records. The
Competent authority shall have the discretion in the matter of applicability of TOR. The
TOR shall not be allowed in unauthorized buildings/structures/constructions. The TDR
Certificate would be issued by the Competent authority would be valid or utilized/
disposed only within the concerned local body area and as per guidelines and
conditions prescribed by the Competent Authority.
16. LEVY OF SPECIAL FEES AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS:
The Sanctioning Authority with the specific approval of the Government may, when
implementing such Projects, levy Special fees and other fees/ charges for lands / sites
/ premises abutting or in the vicinity of the Ring Road or other highways / major roads
or the Mass Rail Transit System / Light Rail Transit / MMTS route indicated in the
Master Plan, at the rates and procedure prescribed by the Government.
17. CITY LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEES APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN

CASES:
(1) With a view to ensuring development of City Level Infrastructure facilities and levy
of Impact Fees, buildings are categorized as follows:
Type I : Buildings up to height 15 m excluding stilt parking floor
Type II : Buildings of height above 15 m (excluding stilt floor)

The City level Infrastructure Impact Fees would be levied for Buildings under
Type II above as follows:
• First 15 m or 5 floors (whichever is less): No levy of Impact fee
• For any additional floors or part thereof: at differential rates specified in
Table below:
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Height of Building (in metres) and rate in Rs. per sq m of
Occupancy/ built up area
Use Above 15 m & Above 21 m & Above 30 m & Above 50 m
up to 21 m up to 30 m up to 50 m
Municipal Corporation Area
500 750 1500 3000
Residential Other areas of U DA Area
250 500 1000 2000
1000 1500 2500 5000
Commercial,
Offices, IT_ES Other areas of UDA Area
500 1000 2000 4000
Institutional,
educational & 300 500 1000 2000
Others ( except Other areas of UDA Area
Industrial sheds)
100 200 400 800
(1) In MCH and CDA area Impact Fee shall be collected as per above rates. In case
of HADA area 50% of the above rates shall be levied while in respect of HUDA areas
i.e. other than MCH and CDA area 75% of the above rates shall be levied.
(2) Alternatively, the owner may be allowed to utilize TOR given in Rule 14 above,
for such built up area to the extent permissible wholly or use the same in combination
of both TOR and the differential impact fee for the proposed additional built up area
that is permissible under these Rules / Provisions. The Government may revise the
above rates from time to time.
(3) The above rates shall not be applicable for Government Departments and public
agencies like Urban Development Authority, APIIC, local bodies and HMWSSB.
(4) The amount levied and collected under above Rule shall be credited and
maintained in a separate escrow account by the concerned sanctioning authority and
50% utilised for development of infrastructure in the same area and balance utilised
towards improvement of city level capital infrastructure in the area. An Infrastructure
Plan and Action Plan for implementation is required to be undertaken by the
Competent authority and the said Fund utilised accordingly.
(5) The Premium on F.A.R. charges leviable in CDA area and the impact fees being
levied in MCH area are dispensed with.
18. INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS LEAVING MORE SETBACKS/ INSTALLING SOLAR

HEATING SYSTEM / LIGHTING / RAIN WATER HARVESTING / RECYCLING OF
WASTE WATER:
The following incentives in terms of rebate in Property tax will be given by the local
authority for owners or their successors-in-interest who:
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(a) Construct the building /blocks by leaving more setbacks than the minimal
stipulated in these Rules:
Leaving 1.5 times the minimum setbacks in all sides: 10 % rebate*
Leaving 2.0 times the minimum setbacks on all sides : 20 % rebate*
* The setbacks has to be on all sides to qualify for the rebate. Leaving more on
one side and the minimum on other sides would not qualify for such rebate.
(b) Install and use solar heating and lighting system : 1 O % rebate.
(c) Undertake both recycling of waste water and rain water harvesting structures:
10 % rebate
d) Where owners provide at least 25% additional parking space over and above
the minimum specified in Rule 11, they would be allowed for a rebate of 10 %
in property tax.
19. BUILDING PERMIT/LICENSE FEES & UNDERTAKING:

a) The Sanctioning Authority shall along with the Building Application levy and
collect 2% of the Building Permit / License fees, subject to a maximum of.
Rs.10,000 as initial fees. The balance building permit / License Fees together
with other fees and Charges shall be levied and collected before the issue of
permission/sanction. In case of rejection of application, the above initial fees
would be forfeited.
b) No fees and charges would be levied for parking spaces provided in any floor.
20. COMPLIANCE BY OWNER FOR ENSURING CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERTAKEN
AS PER SANCTIONED PLAN:
a) The owner and builder/developer shall give an Affidavit duly notarized to the
effect that in the case of any violation from the sanctioned building plan, the
Enforcement Authority can summarily demolish the violated portion. In respect
of Apartment Buildings, the owner or builder shall give a Declaration duly
specifying the number of floors permitted, along with the extent of each floor. In
case of any violation with regard to the Declaration, the Enforcement Authority
can demolish the violations.
b) Before the release of the building sanction by the sanctioning authority, the
owner of the plot/site is not only required to produce the original Sale Deed,
registered under the provisions of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 for the
perusal of the sanctioning authority and cross verification with the attested copy
submitted with the building application.
c) The owner is required to hand over the ground floor area for first floor or the
second floor area, a the case may be, or 10% of the total built-up area,
whichever is less, to the sanctioning authority by way of a Notarised Affidavit
and after the setbacks and open spaces are demarcated on the site. The
Notarised Affidavit shall be got entered by the sanctioning authority in the
Prohibitory Property Watch Register of the Registration Department. Then only
the Building sanction will be released and the owner shall be allowed to
commence the construction.
The system of taking a Security Deposit is dispensed with.
>" However in respect of gated development schemes like row houses /
independent houses / cluster housing / residential enclaves, 5% of the units
shall be handed over to sanctioning authority.
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~ Individual buildings in plots upto 300Sq.mts. with height upto 6mts. and
Industrial buildings are exempted from the above conditions.
21. OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE:

(i) Occupancy Certificate shall be mandatory for all buildings. No person shall occupy
or allow any other person to occupy any building or part of a building for any
purpose unless such building has been granted an Occupancy Certificate by the
Sanctioning Authority. Partial OC may be considered by the Sanctioning authority
on merits i.e. flats / units or area within a complex which have fulfilled all the
\requirements in addition to basic facilities like lifts, water supply, sanitation,
drainage, roads, common lighting etc. However, in respect of individual in plots
upto 300 Sq.mts. with height upto 6mts. and individual buildings obtaining OC is
optional.
(ii) The owner shall submit a notice of completion through the registered architect and
licenced builder/developer along with prescribed documents and plans to the
Sanctioning Authority. The Sanctioning Authority on receipt of such notice of
completion shall undertake inspection with regard to the following aspects:
(a) Number of floors
(b) External setbacks
(c) Parking space provision
( d) Abutting road width
and shall communicate the approval or refusal of the Occupancy Certificate within 15
days or may issue the same after levying and collecting compounding fee, if any, as
follows:
(iii) The sanctioning authority is empowered to compound the offence in relation to
setbacks violations (other than the front setback) upto 10%, duly recording
thereon the violations in writing. The rate of Compounding fee shall be a
minimum rate of Rs.1000 per sq m of built up area on each floor in Municipal
Corporation areas and at the rate of Rs.500 per sq m in case of other Municipal
areas and UDA areas, and the Government may revise this rate from time to
time. Compounding of such violation shall not be considered for buildings
constructed without obtaining any sanctioned plan. This shall be maintained in a
separate escrow account and utilised towards improvement of the roads and
public open spaces development in the area.
(iv) For all high rise buildings, the work shall be subject to inspection by the Fire
service Department and the Occupancy Certificate shall be issued only after
clearance from the Fire Services Department with regard to Fire Safety and
Protection requirements.
(v) The functional/line agencies dealing with electric power, water supply, drainage
and sewerage shall not give regular connections to the building unless such
Occupancy Certificate is produced, or alternatively may charge 3 times the rate in
till such time Occupation Certificate is produced. This condition shall also be
applicable to all unauthorized constructions and buildings constructed without
sanctioned building plan. In addition to the above, the local body shall collect
every year two times the property tax as penalty from the owner/occupier.
(vi) The Registration Authority shall register only the permitted built up area as per
the sanctioned building plan and only upon producing and filing a copy of such
sanctioned building plan. On the Registration Document it should be clearly
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mentioned that the registration is in accordance with the sanctioned building plan
in respect of setbacks and number of floors.
(vii) The financial agencies/institutions shall extend loan facilities only to the permitted
built up area as per the sanctioned building plan.
22. ENFORCEMENT
A) In addition to the enforcement powers and responsibilities given in the respective

laws of the local authority, in respect of these Rules:
(i) The Enforcement Authority concerned shall be wholly and severally
responsible for ensuring and maintaining the road right of way/width and
building restrictions as given in these Rules. The Enforcement Authority shall
particularly check all buildings/structures for any violations along all main
roads/public roads and take action to remove these.
(ii) The Enforcement authority shall summarily remove any violation or deviation
in building construction in maintaining the road widths and building line.
B) Constitution of Town Planning and Building Tribunal:

The Government shall constitute a Town Planning and Building Tribunal for
dealing with all town planning, enforcement and building issues by making
necessary amendment to the AP Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975.
C) Constitution of Building Ombudsman:

The Government may constitute a Building Ombudsman for dealing with all
complaints of building violations, shortfall in building standards, services and
specifications and safety aspects. The Government shall separately work out the
procedure, role and details of the functioning of the Building Ombudsman.
23. LIMITATIONS OF BUILDING SANCTION:

Sanction of building permission by the Sanctioning Authority shall not mean
responsibility or clearance of the following aspects: ·
(i) Title or ownership of the site or building
(ii) Easement Rights
(iii) Variation in area from recorded areas of plot or a building or on ground
(iv) Structural Reports, Structural Drawings and structural aspects
(v) Workmanship, soundness of structure and materials used,
(vi) Quality of building services and amenities in the construction of building
(vii) The site/area liable to flooding as a result of not taking proper drainage
arrangements as per natural lay of the land, etc.
(viii) Other requirements or licences or clearances required for the site/ premises or
activity under various other laws.
24. LICENSING OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, TOWN
PLANNERS, ENGINEERS & OTHER TECHNICAL PERSONNEL MANDATORY:
(a) No developer/builder/real estate firm or company/engineer/town planner/other
technical personnel shall be allowed to undertake development/do business/ practise
in a Municipal Corporation/ UDA/ Municipal area unless they are licenced with the
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sanctioning authority of the respective area. Architects shall be required to be
registered with the Council of Architecture.
(b) The engaging of the services of a licenced developer/builder shall be mandatory for
Apartment Buildings, Group Housing Schemes, all types of gated developments
mentioned in Rule 10, all High-Rise Buildings, and all commercial complexes.
Developments undertaken for construction of individual residential houses, normal
educational/institutional/industrial buildings and developments undertaken by public
agencies are exempted from the above condition.
(c) Any developer/builder undertaking development or any firm doing property business
in any Municipal Corporation/UDNMunicipality or soliciting property sale/transactions
or advertising as such in case of above, shall necessarily mention the details of it's
licence number, licence number of the licenced developer to whom the approval is
given by the said Municipal Corporation I UDA / Municipality, together with the permit
number and it's validity for information and verification of public/prospective buyers.
(d) Absence of the above or suppressing of the above facts or in the case of other
licences and other technical personnel who violate the conditions would invite penal
action including debarring of the real estate firm/development firm / company from
practice in the local authority area for 5 years besides prosecution under the relevant
laws / code of conduct by the sanctioning authority.
(e) Any licenced developer / builder / other technical personnel who undertake
construction in violation of the sanctioned plans shall be black-listed and this, this
would entail cancellation of their licence besides being prosecuted under the relevant
laws / code of conduct.
(f) The format for application forms for licencing of developers / builders, real estate
firms, town planners, architects, engineers, other personnel, and other conditions
shall be as prescribed.
S.P. Singh,
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary and Stores Purchase, Hyderabad.
(with a request to public in the extraordinary Gazette of AP on 04.03.2006 and
furnish 1000 copies to Government)
The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairman, Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairman, Cyberabad Development Authority, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairman, Hyderabad Airport Development Authority, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairman, Buddha Purnima Project Authority, Hyderabad.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Hyderabad.
All Departments of Secretariat,
All Heads of Departments.
The Director General, Fire Services, Hyderabad.
The Chairman and Managing Director, APTRANSCO., Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, H.M.W.S. & S.Board, Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, APIIC., Hyderabad.
The Engineer-in-Chief (Public Health), Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, L.B.Nagar / Kukatpally / Malkajgiri / Kapra / Uppal Kalan/ Qutubullahpur
/ Alwal / Rajendranagar / Serilingampally / Gaddiannaram / Ramachandrapuram /
Patancheru.
The Commissioner and I.G. of Registration and Stamps, Hyderabad
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The Managing Director, AP.Housing Board, Hyderabad.
The District Collector, Hyderabad District, Hyderabad.
The District Collector, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad.
The District Collector, Medak District, Sangareddy.
Copy to:
The Special Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister.
The P.S. to M ( MA & UD).
The P.S. to Secretary to Government, MA&UD.
Sf/Sc.
II Forwarded By Order II
Section Officer.
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ANNEXURES
The Government by Notification may modify, alter or add to the list of the areas given
in Annexures below
ANNEXUREI
LIST OF CONGESTED AREAS / OLD AREAS/SETTLEMENT AREAS
(See Rule 6 and 7 )
A. In M.C.H. Area (Ward-Wise & Block-Wise):
HYDERABAD DIVISION:
CATEGORY I
Maximum Height Permissible For All Types of Residential Buildings I
Complexes : 10 M
Other Occupancies : 12 M
Ward No. Blocks Name of the Locality / Area
Ward 13 1,2,3 Mustaidpura, Dhulpet, Ziaguda, Mangalhat, Kulsumpura,
Karwan.
Ward 14 1 to 22 Dhulpet, Goshamahal, Shahinyathgunj, Chudibazar.
Ward 16 3 to 9 Chanchalguda, Malakpet, Azampura, Old Malakpet,
Dabirpura, Chaderghat
Ward 17 3 to 8 Saidabad, Rainbazar, Eddibazar, Madannapet,
Yakutpura, Kattalmandi.
Ward 18 5 to 9 Bhavaninagar, Riasatnagar, Uppuguda, Sultanshahi,
Mirzumla Tank, Aliabad.
Ward 19 1 to 2 Ghatakanipura, Doodbowli, Fateh Darwaza.
Ward 20 1 to 7 Shalibanda, Hussainialam, Kazipura.
Ward 21 1 to 7 Madinabazar, Ladbazar, Petlaburz, Patel market,
Ghansibazar.
Ward 22 1 to 8 Sultanpura, Noorkhan Bazar, Purani Haveli.
Ward 23 1 to 6 Mogulpura, Haribowli etc.
SECUNDERABAD DIVISION:
Ward I 3 to 6 Kalasiguda, General Bazar etc.

Ward Ill 1, 2, 3 Avula Mandi, Angreji Bazar.
Ward II 1, 4, 5 Ramgopalpet, Market Street.
Ward VII 1,2,3 Monda Market, Ghas Mandi etc.

Ward - VIII 1 to 3 Sivajinagar, Second Bazar.
8) All notified slum areas and EWS Housing areas

C) Outside M.C.H. Area:
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i) All Village settlements / Abadi areas
ii) Moulali area Jagadgirigutta, Suraram and all other slum areas and EWS
Housing areas
CATEGORY II
Maximum Height Permissible For All Types of Residential Buildings I
Complexes: 15 M
Other Occupancies: 18 M
Ward No. Blocks Name of the Locality/ Areas
Kavadiguda, Bholakpur, Bakaram, Musheerabad,
Ward 1 3 to 9 Zamistanpur, Azamabad, Bagh Lingampally, Ramnagar,
Adikmet.
Nallakunta, Shankermath, Bagh Amberpet, Golnaka
Ward 2 1, 2 & 4
Vidyanagar, Tilaknagar.
Nimboliadda, Lingampally, Old M.L.A. Quarters,
Ward 3 1 to 5
Qutbiguda.
Ward 4 2, 4, 6, 8. Gowliquda; Sultanbazar.
Koti, Jambagh, Troopbazar.
1 to 3
Ward 5 Malakunta, Goshamahal, Agapura, Mangalhat, Kazani
5 to 8
Hospital.
2 Part Chintalbasti &, Khairtabad.
Ward 6
3 Punjagutta
Ward 7 1 Ameerpet
2nd Lancer, Humayun Nagar, Ahmednagar, Masab
Ward 10 1,4,5
Tank, Chintalbasti Part.
Ward 11 1 to 4 Mallepally, Bazarghat, Niloufer Hospital Shantinagar
Ward 12 1 Mehdipatnam, Guddimalkapur, Asifnagar.
1 to 5 Afzalgunj, Begumbazar, Bus Depot,
Ward 15
7to 9 Osmanshani, Pheelkhana.
SECUNDERABAD DIVISION:
Ward IV 1 to 6 Chitrani Theatre/Hill Fort area

WardV 1 James Sreet.
Ward VIII 2,3,4, 5,6 Bansilalpet, Boiguda, Kavadiguda.
Ward IX 2 and 3 Regimental Bazar.
WardX 1, 3, 5 Marredpally, Tukaram Gate, East Maredpally.
Ward XI 1 to 4 Sitapalmandi, Chilkalguda, Parsigutta.
Lalapet, Lalaguda, Boudhanagar, Malkajgiri
1, 2, 5, 8 &
Ward XII Municipality, Chandanagar, Ling am pally, Kukatpally
10
APHB Phase I & II, Kamalanagar and Khusaiguda
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ANNEXURE II
LIST OF AREAS PROHIBITED FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
A) IN MCH AREA (Except plots abutting 30 M and above roads - this condition
will not be applicable to the areas mentioned at S.No.3 below)
1. All Areas Mentioned in Annexure I.
2. Secunderabad Area Ward Nos. I, II, Ill, IV Complete.
3. Banjara Hills-Jubilee Hills Area and Areas Ward No. 8 Blocks 1, 2 and 3 (Part).
4. Ward Nos. 4, 5, 11, 14 and 15 Complete.
5. Ward Nos. 1 and 7 Complete.
6. Ward No. 3 Block No. 2, 3 and 4.
7. Area around Charminar covered by Ward Nos. 20, 21, 22 and 23 Complete.
8. Falaknuma Area Covered by Ward No. 19 Block No. 4.
9. Golconda Fort Area covered by Ward No. 9 Block Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11.
10. Asmangadh Area covered by Ward No 16 Block No 2
B) OUTSIDE MCH AREA
1. All Village Settlement Areas.
2. Areas Covered by G.0.Ms.No.111 MA, dated 08.03.1996 (Protection of

Catchment areas of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar lakes)
3. 1 km from the Boundary of Proposed International Airport, Shamsabad.
4. 1 km from boundary of all Defense Airports and Defense Establishments.
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ANNEXURE Ill
SKY SCRAPER ZONE
The Minimum Height of High Rise Buildings permissible in this Zone is 12 floors (36
Metres) and above.
The Minimum Plot Size Is 4000 Sq M and the minimum approach road shall be 24 m
Areas permissible for Sky Scraper Zone:
(I) All Along the Inner Ring Road outside present MCH limits.
(II) Along River Musi outside present MCH limits.
(Ill) Gachi Bowli - Raidurg - Khajaguda - Manikonda Area.
(IV) South of International Airport - Mankhal - Bagh Mankhal - Harshagudem
Area.
(V) APHB Singapore Township - Rampally- Ghatkesar.
(VI) Kollur - Edulanagupallii - Velimella - Nanakramguda - Gopanpalli Area.
(VII) Nallagandla -Tellapur Area.
(VIII) Miyapur - Aminpur- Sultanpur Area.
(IX) All Sites Abutting Proposed 29 Radial Roads outside present MCH limits.
(X) All along the Outer Ring Road up to a depth of 500 meters on either side in
areas other than those covered in G.O.Ms.No.111 MA, dated 08.03.1996.
(xi) 1 km radius from MMTS Stations located in areas other than in Annexure II.
S.P. Singh,
Section Officer.
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ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department - Amendments to

Revised Common Building Rules, 2006 - Orders - Issued.
G.O.Ms.No.l 7 1 Dated 19th April 2006.
1. G.O.Ms.No.86 M.A & U.D Department, Dated 03-03-2006.
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ORDER:
In the reference l " read above, Revised Common Building Rules were issued
which are applicable to the areas covered by Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad,
Hyderabad. Urban Development Authority, Hyderabad Airport Development Authority,
Cyberabad Development Authority and Buddha Purnima Project Authority.
2. After issue of above orders, the Builders Association, the Fire Service Department
and various other bodies and organizations have given certain suggestions for making
certain minor amendments to the said revised building rules so as to make these rules
more clear, easy to comprehend, user - friendly, promoting various types of
Development and building activities, besides given design freedom and choice with
optimum usage of land on one hand, and reducing the trend of violations and
unauthorized constructions on the other, without compromising on the community good.
3. After careful examination of all the suggestions made by the Builders

Association, the Fire Service Department and other bodies and organizations,
Government hereby issue the following notification amending the Revised Common
building Rules, 2006 to the extent given below and the same will be published in Andhra
Pradesh Extraordinary Gazette dated 20-04-2006.
4. A copy of the Orders is available on the Internet and can be accessed at the
address http://apts.gov.in/apgos.
NOTIFICATION
AMENDMENT TO G.O.MS.No.86 M.A, DT.3-3-2006
1. Rules 5 (g) of G.O.Ms.No.86 M.A., Dt.3.3.2006 shall be read as follows:
In case of Banjara Hills - Jubilee Hills area covered by Block 1 & 2, and part of
Block No.3 of Ward No.8, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad area, the building
restrictions imposed vide G.O.Ms.No.601 MA dated. 5-11-1988 read with
G.O.Ms.No.423 M.A., dated 31-7-1998 would be applicable. The setbacks and
Parking requirements shall be as per these Rules in such areas.
2. The foot note 1 of Table III under Rule 7 shall be read as follows:
*Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building up to 15 m. Height

of stilt floor shall not exceed 3.0 m" ..
3. Park of the Table III in (A) OLD CITY/ CONGESTED AREAS, Category-I as given
in Annexure-I) under plot range* Above 750 Sq.m" Shall read as follows:
Stilt+
Above
upto 2 Cellars 12 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 6 6
750
allowed**
And in (B) EXISTING AREAS/ NEW Development AREAS/ LAYOUT AREAS

(including Category I*** of Annexure-I) under plot range "Above 750 & upto 1500"
shall read as follows:
Above Stilt+
750& upto upto 2 15 3.0 4.5 6.0 9.0 6 6
1500 allowed
4. Rule 7 .1 (iii) shall be read as follows:
The setbacks are to be leaving the affected area of the plot/ site, if any for road
widening. In respect of owners who surrender land affected in road widening free of
cost under G.0.Ms.483 MA dt.24-8-1998 would be eligible for concession in
setbacks other than the front setbacks.
5. Rule 7.1 (viii) shall be read as follows:
" For all residential/ Institutions/ Industrial plots above 750 sq.m in addition to (vi)
and (vii) above, 5% of the site area has to be developed as lot-lot/ landscaped area
and trees planted and maintained. Such organized open space could be in more than
one location and shall be of a minimum of width of 3 m *.
6. Rule 7.2 (v) shall be read as follows:
"The applicant/ builder/ developer may provide (optional) for solar water heating
system in the building and solar lighting in the site for outdoor lighting within the
site."
7. Rule 9.2 shall be read as follows:
"The minimum size of plot for High Rise building shall be 2000 sq.m. For building in
the Skyscraper Zone, High /Rise building between 18 m to 36 m height shall not be
permitted. Normal buildings below 18 m height would however be allowed".
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8. Rule 9.5 (a) shall be read as follows:
"Every application to construct or reconstruct a High Rise building or alteration to

existing High Rise building shall be made in the prescribed form and accompanied by
detailed plans and floor plans of all floors, along with complete set of structural
drawings and detailed specifications duly certified by a qualified structural engineer.
Necessary prior No Objection Certificate shall be submitted from the Airport
Authority (if applicable), and Directorate of Fire Services along with the application.
9. Rule 9.9 (a) shall be read as follows: ·
"In every high rise building site, an organized open space shall be utilized as greenery
tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. shall be provided over and above the mandatory open
spaces to be left in and around the building. The space shall be at least 10% of total
site area and shall be of a minimum width of 3 m. This may be in one or more
pockets."
10. Rule 10.7 (b) shall be read as follows:
"Common amenities and facilities like shopping center, community hall or center/
club house etc. are required to be provided in up to 5 % of the area and shall be
planned and developed in cases where the units are above 100 in number and not be
part of the residential blocks."
11. Rule 10.8 (e) shall be read as follows:
"Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m for plots up to 125 sq m

Ground+ 2 floors for plots above 125 sq m for row houses.
12. Rule 14 (2) shall be read as follows:
"Upon surrendering such affected area,
the owner of the site would be entitled to a Transferable Development Right (TOR) as
given in Rule 15 below.
OR
the owner shall be allowed to avail relaxation as per G.O.Ms.No.483 MA dated
24.8.1998 (incentives to owners who surrender land affected in road widening free of
cost) and concessions under this G.O. shall be not considered for the front setbacks or
building line. In respect of High-Rise buildings, the concessions in setbacks other
than the front setback would be considered subject to maintaining a clear setback of
6 m on remaining sides as required.by the Fire services department."
13. Rule 17 shall be read as follows:
CITY LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEES APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN

CASES:
(1) With a view of ensuring development of City Level Infrastructure facilities and
levy of Impact Fees, buildings are categorized as follows:
Type I : Building up to height 15 m excluding stilt parking floor
Type II: Building of height above 15 m (excluding stilt floor)
The City level infrastructure Impact Fees would be levied for Buildings under
);;> First 15 m or 5 floors (whichever is less): no levy oflmpact fee

);;> For any additional floors or part thereof: at differential rates specified in Table .
below:
Height of Building ( in metres) and rate in Rs.per sq.m of built

up area.
Occupancy/ Use
Above 15 m & I Above 21 m & I Above 30 m & I Above
50 m
upto 321 m upto 30 m upto 50 m
Residential
500 I 750 I 1500 I 3000
Other areas ofUDA Area
250 I 500 I 1000 I 2000
Commercial , 1000 I 1500 I 2500 I 5000
Offices, ITES Other areas ofUDA Area
500 I 1000 I 2000 I 4000
Institutional Municipal Corporation Area
educational & 300 I 500 I 1000 I 2000
Others ( except Other areas of UDA Area
Industrial sheds) 100 I 200 I 400 I 800
(1) In MCH AND CDA area Impact Fee shall be collected as per the above rates case of
HADA area 50 % of the above rates shall be levied while in respect of HUDA area
i.e other than MCH and CDA area 75% of the above rates shall be levied.
(2) Alternatively, the owner may be allowed to utilize TDR given in Rule 14 above for
such built up area to the extent permissible wholly or use the same in combination of
both TDR and the differential impact fee for the proposed additional built up area
that is permissible under these Rules/ Provisions. The Government may revise the
above rates from time to time.
(3) The above rates shall not be applicable for Government Department and public
agencies like Urban Development Authority, APIIC, local bodies and HMWSSB.
(4) The amount levied and collected under above Rule shall be credited and maintained
in a separate escrow account by the concerned sanctioning authority and 50%
utilized for development of infrastructure in the area. An Infrastructure Plan and
Action Plan for implementation is required to be undertaken by the Competent
Authority and the said Fund utilized accordingly.
(5) The Premium ofF.A.R charges leviable in CDA area is dispensed with.
14. Rule 19 (b) shall be read as follows:
"No fees and charges would be levied for parking spaces provided in any floor."
Rule 20 (a) shall be read as follows:
15. "The owner and builder/ developer shall given an Affidavit duly notarized to the
effect that in the case of violation from the sanctioned building plan, the Enforcement
Authority can summarily demolish the violated portion. In respect of Apartment
Buildings, the owner or builder shall give a Declaration duly specifying the number
of floors permitted, along with the extent of each floor. In case of any violation with
regard to the Declaration, the Enforcement Authority can demolish the violations.
16. Rule 20 (c) shall be read as follows:
"The owner is required to hand over the ground floor area or first floor or the second
floor area, as the case may be, to the sanctioning authority by way of a Notarized
Affidavit and after the setbacks and open spaces are demarcated on the site. The
Notarized Affidavit shall be got entered by the sanctioning authority in the
Prohibitory Property Watch Register of the Registration Department. Then only the
Building sanction will be release and the owner shall be allowed to commence the
construction.
"However, in respect of gated development schemes like row houses/ independent

house/ cluster housing/ residential enclaves, 5% of the Units shall be handed over the
"Individual building in plots up to 200 sq m with height up to 6 m, and industrial

buildings are exempted from the above condition.
17. Rule 21 (I) shall be read as follows:
"Occupancy Certificate shall be mandatory for all buildings. No person shall occupy
or allow any other person be occupy any building or part of a building for any
purpose unless such building has been an Occupancy Certificates by the Sanctioning
,
Authority. Partial Occupancy Certificate may be considered by the sanctioning

authority on merits, i.e. flats/ units or area within a Complex which have fulfilled all
the requirements in addition to basic facilities like lifts, water supply, sanitation
drainage, roads, common lighting etc.
However in respect of individual buildings in plots up to 200 Sq m with height up to

6m and industrial buildings obtaining Occupancy Certificate is optional.
T.Chatterjee,
Principal Secretary to Government.
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary and Stores Purchases, Hyderabad.
(with a request to public in the extraordinary Gazettee of A.P on 4-3-2006 and
The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, HYD.
The Vice-Chairman, Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, HYD.
The Vice-Chairman, Cyberabad Urban Development Authority, HYD.
The Vice-Chairman, Hyderabad Airport Development Authority, HYO.
The Vice-Chairman, Buddha Prunima Project Authority, HYD.
All Departments of Secretariat.

The Director General, Fire Services, HYD.
The Chairman & Managing Director, APTRANSCO, HYD.
The Managing Director, APIIC, HYO.
The Engineer-in-Chief (Public Health), HYD.
The Commissioner, L.B.Nagar/ Kukatpally/ Malakajgiri/ Kapral Uppal Kalan/ Qutubullahpur
/Alwal/ Rajendranagar/ Serilingampally/ Gaddiannararn/ Ramachandrapurarn/ Patencheru.
The Commissioner and LG of Registration of Stamps, HYD.

The Managing Director, A.P. Housing Board, HYD.
The Dist Collector, Hyderabad District/ HYD.
The Dist Collector, RR.District, HYD.
The Dist Collector, Medak District, Sangareddy.
Copy to:
The P.S. to M (MA&UD)
The P.S to Secretary to Government, MA&UD.
Sf/Sc.
// Forwarded by Order //
Section Officer.
GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department- Hyderabad Revised
Building Rules, 2006 - Certain amendments - Orders - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Ml)

DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.623 Dated:1-12-2006.
Read the following:
I. G.O.M.S.No. 86 M.A&U.D(Ml)Dept Dt.3-3-2ro5
2. G.O.M.S.No. 171 M.A&U.D(Ml) Dept. Dt.19-4-2006.
3. From the C/MCH Lr.No. 516/fPS/MCH/S D/B4/2006/279 Dt.28-9-2006.
4. From the VC HUDA Lr.No. 5420/CDA/H/Misc/2006 Dt.18-10-2006
5. Representation of the A.P. Builders Forum Dt. 9-8-2006.
6. Representation from the Greater Hyderabad Builders Federation
Dt.31-8-2006
7. Representation frrm the APREDA Dt.19-9-2006, and others.
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ORDER:
In the reference 151 and 2nd read above Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006 were
issued and after issue of the said orders number of representations have been received from
Vice Chairman, Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, Commissioner, Municipal
Corporation of Hyderabad and from individuals, professional bodies, builder's associations
requesting the Government to make certain amendments to the said rules to make them user
friendly for better implementation. After careful consideration of the matter Government here
by . issue the following notification amending certain provisions of said Hyderabad Revised
Building Rules 2006 and the same shall be published in the Andhra Pradesh Extraordinary
Gazettee dt. 4.12.2006:
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of section 585 of the
Hyderabad Municipal corporation Act, 1955 and sub-section (2) of Section 58 of AP Urban
areas (Development) Act, 1975, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby issue the following
amendments to the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006.
AMENDMENTS
Amendment 1:
In the Table II to Rule 6, after B4 (iii) the following shall be added namely:
iv) In case of existing areas not covered in Annexure -I and sites not covered in
road widening, building approvals in interstitial sites may be considered by the
sanctioning authority with reasons to be recorded in writing and with the
following height restrictions:
Residential Buildings - maximum permissible upto 1 Om height
Non-residential buildings and mixed occupancies- maximum permissible up to
12 m height;
And after setting back the building 4.5 m from the center line of such
existing road/lane, the minimum setbacks on remaining sides shall be as per
Table III." (Contd ... pg.2
2
Amendment 2.
The Table ill in Rule 7.1 of GOMs No. 86 MA dated 3.3.2006 shall be substituted with
the following Table and foot note namely:
P.T.O
TABLE III
SI Plot Parking Height Building line or minimum front Minimum

provision permissi
No Size hie (in setback (in m) to be left setbacks
(in sq m) on
m) Abutting road width remaining
Upto Above Above Above Above sides (in
12m 12 m 18 m 24m 30 m m)
& & &
upto upto upto
18 m 24 m 30 m
1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Less - 7 1.5 4 5 6 7.5 -
than
100
2 100 & - 10 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
upto
200
3 Above Stilt Upto 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.0

200 & parkin 7
upto g floor Upto 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.5
300 allowed 10
300 & parkin 7
400 allowed 12
400 & parkin 7
500 allowed 12
500 & parkin 7
750 allowed 12
Below 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
15
750 & parkin 7
upto g+ Upto 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
1000 One 12
Cellar Below 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
floor 15
allowed
3
A bove Stilt U pto 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5

8 10 00 parki n 7
& g+ 2 U pto 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
upto C ellar 12
1500 floors B elow 3 4 5 6 7.5 5
allow ed 15
B elow 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
18*
9 A bove Stil t U pto 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
1500 parki n 7
& g+ 2 B elow 3 4 5 ' 6 7.5 5
upto Cellar 15
2500 floors Below 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
allowed 18*
10 Above Stilt Upto 3 4 5 6 7.5 5
2500 parkin 7
g+2 or Below 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
more 15
Cellar Below 3 4 5 6 7.5 7
floors 18*
allowed
Subject to the following conditions:
a) Buildings of height above 15 m and below 18 m in SI Nos 8, 9 and 10 above, shall
be permitted only if such plots abut roads of12m minimum (40 ft.) width.
b) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building up to 15 m.
Height of stilt floor shall not exceed 3.0 m. In case of parking floors where
mechanical system and lift are provided, height of such parking floor upto 4.0 m
could be considered.
c) Wherever cellars are permissible, these are excluded from height of Building
d) No Balcony projection shall be allowed to extend onto the minimum setbacks.

These if provided, shall be with in the minimum setback required to be left.
However, a portico without access to the top may be considered in the front open
space.
e) In case of SI Nos 4 to 10 of above Table, stepped type buildings or incremental

type buildings may be allowed only in respect of individual residential or
educational/institutional buildings and such incremental development would be
considered only after a minimum time period of 5 years.
t) As per the provisions of the AP Fire Service Act, 1999, commercial buildings of
height 15 m and above, and buildings of public congregation like schools, cinema
theatres, function halls and other assembly buildings on plot area of 500 sq m
and above or of height above 6 m are required to obtain prior clearance from
Fire Department from fire safety point of view.
g) For the purpose of these Rules, the following conversion from M.K.S. and F.P.S.
system shall be reckoned: (Contd. Pg.4
4
( i) 3m = 10 ft ( ii) 6m = 20 ft (iii) 7.5 m = 25 ft ( iv) 9 m = 30 ft (v)

12 m = 40 ft (vi) 15 m = 50 ft (vii) 18 m = 60 ft (viii ) 24 m = 80
ft (ix) 30m = 10 0 ft (x) 45 m = 150 ft (xi) 60 m = 200 ft."
A m endm ent 3:
In Rul e 7.1 (xi v) th e fo llow in g shall be inse rted aft er th e w ords " For narr ow plots"
nam ely
" w here the length is atleast 4 tim es the w idth of the plot"
A m endm ent N o.4:
In Rul e 7.1 (v) th e fo llowin g shall be inse ited aft er th e w ords "no side shal l" nam ely :
"b e less than 1. 5 m in case of buildings of height up to 12 m and in case of buildings of

height above 12 m no side shall"
A m endm ent N o.5
Aft er R ul e 7.I(xvi )th e fo llowin g shall be added nam ely :
" (xvii) W here all the ow ners of sites along an abutting road com e fo rw ard fo r w idening
of the road by undertaking prepar ation of a R oad D evelopm ent Plan w hic h w ould
im prove ci rculation in the area and duly approved by the com petent authority , and by
leaving the area affected in the w idening of such road fr ee of cost and im plem ent it
w ithin one year, then higher height of the corresponding w idened road w idth w ould be
considered fo r such sites."
A m endm ent N o.6.
Aft er Rul e 7.2 th e fo llowin g pro viso shall be added nam ely:
a). "PR O V ISIO N O F JO IN T O PE N SP A C E IN C E R T A IN C A SE S
W ith a view to fa cili tating fire ai d em ergency operations in a building site and
adjoining sites, the Fire Serv ice D epartm ent, in addition to the m inim um setbacks to be
left , m ay insist on the ow ner fo r providing Joint O pen space betw een the proposed site
and adjoining sites fo r m utual use during fire and em ergenci es. T he Joint open space
shall be reckoned fr om building edge to building edge (incl usive of any ty pe of
projections). Such Joint open space shall not be less than 6m in respect of non- high rise
buildings and not less than 9m in re spect of high-rise buildings.
perm anent com pound w all of m asonry or ci vil constru ction w ould be allow ed. T he
com pound w all, if any, shall be of fe ncing ty pe or collapsible typ e. T he greenery and
landscaping shall be of soft ty pe w ith law ns, grass, creepers and cl im bers and shru bs
variety of plants and m ountable in cases of em ergenci es. T he Joint open spaces shall be
m aintained to the satisfa ction of the Fire Servic e D epartm ent. .
C learance w ould be considered only after the builder/D eveloper/O w ners provide an
U ndertaking to this effect".
(C ontd. pg. 5
5
Amendment No.7:
The following shall be added after Rule 9.2 namely:
"In respect of sites proposed for high rise buildings and affected in road widening where
there is shortfall of the net plot size, up to 10% of such shortfall in net plot area would
be considered with the proposed height and corresponding minimum all round
setbacks".
Amendment 8:
Rule 9.8 (a) shall be substituted as following namely :
(a) "At ground level: minimum 9 m all round open

Amendment 9:
In Rule 9.10 (ii) the following shall be inserted after the words " and a licensed structural
engineer" namely :
"and a fire engineer/fire consultant"
Amendment 10:
After Rule 9.10 (vii), the following shall be added namely:
"The designs and installations regarding fire protection and safety measures including
exit requirements and smoke containment and smoke management measures shall be
undertaken through a fire engineer/fire consultant."
Amendment 11:
The Table V of Rule 10.7(a) shall be substituted as follows, namely:

Distance
' to be
maintained from Distance between
Height of building block
periphery to two blocks
building block
Unto 10 m 3m 2m
Above 10 m & upto 12 m 4m 3m
Above 12 m & below 18 m 6m 6m
Above 18 m As per alround setbacks required under
Hi!!h Rise Buildings zlven in Table IV
and subject to the following conditions:
a) · Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building below 15 m.
Height of stilt floor shall not exceed 3.0 m.
b) Wherever Cellars are permissible these are excluded from height of Building.
c) No Balcony projection shall be allowed to extend onto the minimum distances to
be maintained & other open spaces. "
(Contd. Pg.6
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Amendment 12:
In Rule 10.10 (f) after the words " as per Table III" the following shall be added
namely: "Semi-detached buildings may also be allowed. The height of such
buildings shall not exceed 10 m. The setbacks shall be as per Table III"
Amendment 13:
After Rule 12 (iii) C, the following shall be added namely :
"These shall be so located so that they do not hinder the fire safety measures and
operations".
Amendment 14:
Rule 14(2) shall be substituted as follows namely:
"Upon surrendering such affected area the owner of the site would be entitled to a
Transferable Development Rig ht (TDR) as given in Rule 15 below
OR
The owner shall be allowed to construct an extra floor with an equivalent built area for
the area surrendered subject to mandated public safety requirements
OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as per GO Ms No. 483 MA&U.D Deptt.
Dt 24.8.1998 (incentives to owners who surrender land affected in road widening free of
cost) and concessions in setbacks including the front setback (subject to ensuring a
building line of 6m in respect of roads 30 m and above, 3 min respect ofroads 18 m and
below 30 mts and 2 m in respect of roads less than 18 m). The concessions shall be
considered at the level of Commissioner, MCH in respect of cases falling in MCH area,
and at the level of Vice -Chairman the UDA in respect of cases falling in non-MCH area
of the UDA area."
Amendment 15:
In Rule 20 (c) The first sentence of Rule 20 (c) shall be substituted as follows, namely:
"The owner is required to hand over the ground floor area or first floor or the second
floor area as the case may be, or 10% of the total built-up area, whichever is less, to the
sanctioning authority by way of a Notarised Affidavit and after the setbacks and open
spaces are demarcated on the site".
Amendment 16:
In Rule 20( c), for the words "Individual buildings in plots upto 200 sq m with height
upto 6m" the following shall be substituted namely:
"Individual buildings i~ plots upto 300 sq m with height upto 6m"
(Contd. Pg. 7
7
Amendment 17:
In Rule 21 (v) for the words "in the absence of Occupation Certificate for such
buildings" the following words shall be substituted namely:
"till such time Occupation Certificate is produced. This condition shall also be
sanctioned building plan."
Amendment 18:
In Rule 24 (e) for the words "warned in the first instance and in the second instance, this"
the following shall be substituted namely:-" black-listed and this"
A copy of this order is available on the internet and can be accessed at the address
''aj)Online.gov.in" .
S.P. SINGH
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary & Stores Purchase, Hyderabad
(With a request to publish in the extraordinary Gazette of A.P Dated: 04-12-2006 and furnish 1000
copies to Government)
The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad.
The Vice Chairman, Hyderabad Urban Development Authority.
The Vice Chairman, Cyderabad Urban Development Authority.
The Vice Chairman, Hyderabad Airport Urban Development Authority.
The Vice Chairman, Buddha Purnima Project Authority, Hyderabad.
The Director of Town & Country Planning, Hyderabad.
All Departments of Secretariat.
The Chairman & Managing Director, APTRANSCO, Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, H.M.W.S.&.S.B.,Hyderabad.
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ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department -
Revised Common Building Rules, 2006 Extending to
Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority and Vijayawada
Guntur Tenali Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority, -
Notification- Issued
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M)
DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.678 Date: 07- 09- 2007.
1. G.O.Ms No 144 M.A &U.D.Department dated: 03.03.1988

2. G.O MS.N0.423 M.A& U.D. Department dated :31-07-1998
3. G.O.Ms.No. 86 M.A & U.D. Department, dated :03-03-2006
4. G.0.Ms No. 171 M.A & U.D. Department, dated: 19-04-2006
5. G.O.Ms. No.345 M.A.&U.D.Department,dated:30-06-2006
6. G.O.MS No. 623 M.A & U.D.Department, dated 01-02-2006
7. G.O.MS No. 17 M.A & U.D.Department, dated 10-01-2007
8. Objections and Suggestions called for vide Memo
No. 17909/M1/2006 dated: 9-7-2007 and published in the
A.P. Extraordinary Gazette No 399 dated: 09-07-2007
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0 RD ER:
In the reference 3nd read above, Government have issued the

Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006. The said rules were Qfil1!y
amended in the G.Os 4th.6th and 7'h read above.
2. Government decided to initially apply the said Hyderabad
Revised Building Rules, 2006, to the Hyderabad Development
Authority Area and subsequently to extend them to other Urban
Areas/ Urban Development Authority areas of Andhra Pradesh in a
phased manner. In view of the above, Government have now
decided to apply the said Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006
to the areas covered by Visakhapatnam Urban Development
Authority area and Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban
Development Authority area.
3. The draft Rules were notified in the Andhra Pradesh Extraordinary
Gazette No. 399 dated: 09-07-2007 duly inviting objections and
suggestions. A number of objections and suggestions were received
from individuals, professionals, Municipal Corporations, Urban
Development Authorities, environmental organizations, etc.
4. After careful examination of all the objections and suggestions

received, Government have finalized the Revised Building Rules
2007 so as to have uniform application of the Rules relating to
regulation of building construction, etc., in the above areas.
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Therefore in supersession of the Regulations issued in the reference

a= read above, and the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
Buildin~ By-laws 1981, and the Government orders in the G.Os r"
and 51 read above to the extent specified in these Rules,
Government hereby issue the following Notification.
A copy of the notification is available on the Internet and can be

accessed at the address http://apts.gov.in/apgos.
NOTIFICATION.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 585 of the
Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955; Section 11 of the
Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Act, 1979; Section 11 of the
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Act, 1981, Section 326 of the
Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965; and Section 58 of the
Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, and in
supercession of the Regulations issued in G.O. 2nd read above the
Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby issue the following Revised
Building Rules.
· 1. Short Title, Applicability & Commencement:
(a) These Rules may be called Revised Building Rules, 2007.
(b) They shall apply to all building activities in the Greater

Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation and the rest of
Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority area and
the Municipal Corporations of Vijayawada, Guntur, and
other areas covered by Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali,
Mangalgiri Urban Development Authority
(c) They shall come into force with immediate effect.
2. Definitions:
ffi. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires;
(i) 'Competent Authority' means:
(a) The Vice - Chairman of the Visakhapatnam Urban

Development Authority / Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-
Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority, in the case of
areas outside Municipal Corporations of Greater
Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Guntur,
(b) The Commissioner, in the case of Municipal Corporations
of Greater Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Guntur
. areas.
(ii) "Enforcement Authority" means the Commissioner of the
Municipal Corporation, the Commissioner of the Municipality
or the Executive Authority of the Gram Panchayat in case of
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areas outside the Municipal areas of the Development

Authority or a Special Unit created for the purpose of
sanctioning and monitoring building and development
activity.
(iii) "Height of building" means height measured from the
abutting road and in case of undulated terrain height can be
considered as average of the corresponding ground level or
formation level of proposed site.
(iv) "High-Rise building" means a building 18 meters or more
in height. However, chimneys, cooling towers, boiler rooms/
lift machine rooms, cold storage and other non-working
areas in case of industrial buildings and water tanks, and
architectural features in respect of other buildings may be
permitted as a non-High Rise building. Buildings less than 18
m including stilt floor/parking floor stand excluded from the
definition of high-rise buildings.
(v) "Parking Complex/ Parking Lot" means a premises either
built or open which is utilized purely for parking of vehicles
and where parking fees is collected by the owner and
permitted in specific areas. The minimum site shall be 300
square meters.
(vi) 'Sanctioning Authority' means the Vice Chairman of Urban
Development Authority, Commissioner of the Municipal
Corporation, the Commissioner of the Municipality or the
Executive Authority of the Gram Panchayat or a Special
Unit created for the purpose of sanctioning and monitoring
building and development activity as the case may be.
(vii) "Transferable Development Right" (TOR) means an award

specifying the built up area an owner of a site or plot can sell
or dispose or utilize elsewhere, whose site or plot is required
to be set apart or affected for a community amenity or
development for public purpose in the Master Plan or in road
widening or covered in recreational use zone, etc. and
applicable only after such lands are vested with the local
body/ Urban Development Authority as the case may be.
The award would be in the form of a TDR Certificate issued
by the Competent Authority.
(2) Terms and expressions which are not defined in these Rules
shall have the- same meaning as in the respective rules /
regulations / by-laws of the respective local authorities and
as defined in the National Building Code as the case may
be, unless the context otherwise requires.
3. Restriction on Minimum· Building Plot Size along abutting

roads in new developments and layouts:
There shall be restriction on the minimum building plot size
along the abutting roads in all new development areas and new
layouts as follows: -
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TABLE I
Abutting road
Minimum plot size Max. Plot size
Right-of-way (in allowed (in sq. m) allowed (in sq m)
Mts.)
9 and below 12.2 100 2000
• Road/ Right-of-way means the total land width reserved for the
road in the layout I Master Plan I Development Plan I Development
Scheme whether the road is developed/formed or otherwise and
includes the service road, if any, to be provided in the given Right-
of-Way.
• Further in all such new approved layouts, the minimum width of
roads other than cul-de-sac shall be 12.2 m (40 ft).
The above shall not be applicable to existing sites I plots.
4.1 Minimum Approach road requirement for sites in new

areas/layout areas:
No site or parcel of land shall be used for building activity
unless it has a clear and established approach road of
minimum 9 m Black topped Road is provided by the developer·
/ builder / owner at his own cost or deposits the necessary cost
for laying of the road by the sanctioning authority.
4.2 Access conditions & Requirements for plots/sites abutting

Ring roads / Highways / Bypass Roads of 30 m and above
identified in the Master Plan/ Zonal Development Plan:
In addition to the requirement of confirmation to the minimum
plot size along the abutting roads, height and other
requirements stipulated in these rules, buildings abutting major
roads of 30 metres and above width shall be permitted only
after black topped service road of 7 metres width with two-lane
carriageway is provided to the extent of the building in question
within the defined Right-of way. It will be the responsibility of
the developer / builder / owner to provide the above service
road of the standards fixed by the Sanctioning Authority at his
own cost. For the purpose of height of proposed buildings, the
total Right-of-way including the service road shall be reckoned
as the road width.
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(a) No building / development activity shall be allowed in the bed

of water bodies like river, or nala, and in the Full Tank Level
(FTL) of any lak~, pond, cheruvu or kunta / shikam lands.

recreational I Green buffer zone, and no building activity other
than recreational use shall be carried out within:
(i) In the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) restricted area in
case of areas along the sea coast
(ii) 100 metres from the River edge outside Municipal
Corporation / Municipal limits and 50 metres within
Municipal Corporation/ Municipal limits. No permanent
constructions/structures will be permitted within the
above-mentioned buffer zone.
(iii) 30 metres from the boundary of Lakes of area 10 Ha
and above;
(iv) 9 meters from the boundary of lakes of area less than 10
Ha/ kuntas / shikam lands;
(v) 9 meters from the boundaries of major Canal, Vagu, etc.
(vi)
2 meters from the defined boundary of Nalas, Storm
water drains, etc. The above shall be in addition to the
mandatory setbacks. Unless and otherwise stated, the
area and the Full Tank Level (FTL) of a lake/ kunta shall
be reckoned as measured or given in the Survey of India
topographical maps/Irrigation Dept.
(c) Unless and otherwise specified in the Master Plan / Zonal
Development Plan,
• the space to be left in and around the major Canal / Vagu
(including the actual Canal / Vagu bed width and
alignment) shall be minimum 15 m. This may be
developed as Green Buffer/recreational and I or utilised
for road of minimum 9 m width, wherever feasible.
• In case of (b) (iii) above, in addition to development of
recreational/green belt along the foreshores of lake, a ring
road or promenade of minimum 12 m may be developed,
wherever feasible; while in respect of foreshores of River
a river drive road of minimum 18 metres may be
developed in the said 30 metre buffer zone.
• The above greenery/landscaping and development shall
conform to the guidelines and provisions of the National
Building Code of India, 2005.
(d) For Building activity within the restricted zone near the
airport or within 500 m distance from the boundary of
Defence areas I Military establishments, necessary
clearance from the concerned Airport Authority / Defence
Authority/ shall be obtained. For sites located within the Air
Funnel zone, prior clearance from the Airport Authority shall
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be obtained. In case of NSTL, Visakhapatnam no building

shall be allowed within a distance of 20 metres from · the
boundary wall of NSTL, Visakhapatnam.
(e) In case of sites in vicinity of High Tension Electricity
transmission lines besides taking other safety precautions, a
minimum safety distance (both vertical and horizontal) of 3 m
(1 O ft.) shall be maintained between the buildings and the
High Tension Electricity lines, and 1.5 m for Low Tension
Electricity lines.
(f) In case of sites in the vicinity of oil/gas pipelines, clearance
distance and other stipulations of the respective authority
shall be complied with.
(g) Distance shall be maintained between Railway boundary
and building line in accordance with the Railway Manual.
6. REQUIREMENTS OF APPROACH ROAD FOR BUILDING
SITES/ PLOTS:
TABLE II
Minimum
abutting road
Type/ Use of Building plot permissible width required
(in meters)
A) SITES IN OLD/EXISTING BUILT-UP
AREAS/CONGESTED AREAS/SETTLEMENT
(GRAM KHANTAM/ABADI) (as listed in
Annexure I, IV, V and VI respectively)
• Residential Buildings - maximum permissible upto 6*
1 Om height
maximum permissible up to 12 m height
The type of buildings & intensity of development shall be w.r.t. the abutting
road width, viz.,
B1 Non-High Rise Residential Buildings including 9*
Apartment Complexes; Buildings with shopping on
GF and residences on upper floor; Basic level social
amenities like Nursery School / Primary School/
Religious Place / Public Health Center/ Dispensary/
Diagnostic Laboratory/ Police outpost/Post Office/
Neighbourhood Library cum Community Center and
all bulldinqs up to 15 m height
B 2 In addition to B 1 above, High Rise Building/ 12
Complex of height above 18 m and up to 24 m;
Group Housing Scheme; Primary School, Middle
school / Tutorial institution / General Industry /
Godown / Petrol/diesel Filling station; High School,
Junior College/ General Degree and other non-
professional Colleae / Commercial Complex,
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Computer units/ Office Building, ITES Complex,

Nursing Home I Community Hall / Function/Marriage
Hall I Assembly Hall/Cinema Theater; Service
establishment/ Workshop;
Others not specified in the Table and all non high-
rise buildinas up to 18 m heioht
83 In addition to B 1 & B 2 above, High Rise buildings 18
above 24 m and up to 30 m height; General Degree
and other non-professional College I Polytechnic, ITI;
Professional College Campus; Multiplex Complexes,
Shopping Malls, Hospitals and all non high-rise
buildlnos up to 18 m heiqht
84 In addition to B 1 to B 3 above, High Rise Buildings 24
above 24 m heiqht and up to 45 m heiqht
85 In addition to B 1 to B 4 above, High Rise Buildings 30
above 45 m heiaht
* Provided that in case of single plot sub-division approved by the
sanctioning authority, a means of access of minimum 3.6 m
pathway may be considered for individual residential building and
6m for Apartment Complexes / Commercial Complexes and other
non-high rise buildings.
(i) In case of (A) above, where the existing road is less than 6
m, building in the site would be allowed after setting back the
building 4.5 m from the center line of such existing road and
after leaving the front setback.
(ii) In case of existing buildings approved prior to these
Rules, further additions of floors on the earlier permitted
building may be considered either as per these rules or the
then rules in force in respect of setbacks, whichever is the
applicant opts for. This will not apply for building extensions
or redevelopment ventures in such sites.
(iii) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way
(whether existing or proposed). In individual plots where a
plot abuts two or more roads, the setbacks along these
abutting roads shall be as per the respective building line of
the roads.
(iv) In case of existing areas not covered in Annexures and
sites not covered in road widening, building approvals in
interstitial sites may be considered by the sanctioning
authority with reasons to be recorded in writing and with the
following height restriction:
Residential Buildings - Maximum permissible upto 1 Omts.

height.
Non-Residential buildings and mixed occupancies -

maximum permissible upto 12mts. Height;
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and in case where the existing road is less than 6 meters ,

the building shall be allowed after setting back the building
6.0 metres (which is inclusive of 1.5 metre building line) from
the center line of such existing road / lane, while the
minimum setbacks on remaining sides shall be as per Table
- Ill.
(v) All buildings shall be constructed in conformity with the zoning
regulations.
There are no plot size stipulations based on use or occupancy

of the building. However, the sites shall conform to the statutory
Plan and zoning regulations for permitting the building activity.
The setbacks and height stipulations given hereunder are
applicable for all types of buildings.
7.1 MINIMUM SETBACKS & HEIGHT STIPULATIONS FOR ALL
TYPES OF NON-HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(BUILDINGS BELOW 18 m height inclusive of stilt/ parking
floor):
(i) The height of buildings permissible in a given site/plot shall
be subject to restrictions given in the Annexures.
(ii) There are no specific Floor Area Ratio and plot coverage
stipulations. The permissible coverage would be as per the
minimum setbacks to be left within the given site. The
minimum setbacks and permissible height would be as per
Table Ill below.
TABLE- Ill
PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT & SETBACKS FOR NON-HIGH RISE
BUILDINGS
Building line or minimum Mini

front setback (in mt.) to be mum
left setb
SI
.
Plot
Size
(in
Parking
Height
permissibl E
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0
C.
:l
0
C.
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0
C.
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ack/
setb
acks
N provision C\I ca ca ca 0
M on
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-
Sq.mts. E E EE EE
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C. (I) (I) (I)
0
.c ining
::> >0 > > < sides
0 0
.c .c .c (in
< < < mts.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Less -
than 7 1.5 4 5 6 7.5 -
100
2 100 & -
10 2 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
uoto
9
200
3 Above Stilt parking Uoto 7 2 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
200 & floor allowed
upto Upto 10 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.5
300
300 & floor allowed
Upto Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.0
400
400 & floor allowed
upto Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.5
500
500 & · floor allowed Uoto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
upto
750 Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
7 Above Stilt parking + Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
750 & One cellar floor Uoto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
upto allowed
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 4.0
1000
8 Above Stilt Parking + 2 Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
1000 & Cellar floors Uoto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
upto allowed Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5
1500 Below 18 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
9 Above Stilt parking + 2 Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 4.0
1500 & Cellar floors Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5.0
upto allowed
Below 18 3 4 5 6 7.5 6.0
2500
10 Above Stilt parking+ 2 Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 5.0
2500 or more Cellar Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 6.0
floors allowed Below 18 3 4 5 6 7.5 7.0
and permissible subiect to the following conditions:
(i). (a). Buildings of height above 15mts. and below 18m height
(inclusive of parking floors) in SI.Nos.8, 9 and 10 of above
Table, shall be permitted only in such plots which abut
roads of 12mt. minimum (40ft) width. Necessary prior
clearance from Fire Department shall. be necessary for
such buildings which have 6 floors .
(b) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of
. building upto 15mts. height of stilt floor shall not exceed
2.75 mt. In case of non-residential occupancies on sites
below 750 sq m, for parking a semi-basement of 3 m
height and with such height not exceeding 1 .5 m above
ground level may be considered. In case of parking floors
where mechanical system and lift are provided, height of
such parking floor upto 4.0mt. could be considered.
(c) Wherever cellars/sub-basements are permissible, these
are excluded from height of building.
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(d) No Balcony projections shall be allowed to extend on to

the minimum setbacks. These if provided, shall be within
minimum setback required to be left. However, a portico
without access to the top may be considered in the front
open space.
(e) In case of SI.Nos. 4 to 10 of above Table, stepped type
buildings or incremental type buildings may be allowed
only in respect of individual residential or educational /
institutional buildings and such incremental development
would be considered only after a minimum time period of
5 years.
(f). As per the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service
Act, 1999, Commercial buildings of height 15mts. and
above, and buildings of public congregation like schools,
Cinema theatres, function halls and other assembly
buildings on plot area of 500 sq.mts. and above or of
height above 6mts. are required to obtain prior clearance
from Fire Department from fire safety point of view.
(ii For the purpose of these Rules, the following conversion from
Meters-Kilograms-Second (M.K.S) and Feet-Pound-Second
(F.P.S) system shall be reckoned:
i) 3m - 1 Oft ii) 6m = 20ft iii) 7.5m=25ft iv) 9m= 30ft
v) 12m = 40ft vi) 15m=50ft vii) 18m=60ft viii) 24m=80ft
ix) 30m=100ft x) 45m=150ft xi) 60=200ft.
(iii) The setbacks are to be provided after leaving the affected

area of the plot/site, if any, for road widening. In respect of
owners who surrender land affected in road widening free of
cost under would be eligible for concessions in setbacks
under GOMs.No.33 MA, dated 03.02.2001.
(iv) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way

(whether existing or proposed).
(v) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is through the

means of a chowk or inner courtyard or interior open
space/duct, such open space shall be open to sky and of
area at least 9.0 sq m and no side shall be less than 1.5m in
case of buildings of height upto 12m and in case of buildings
of height above 12m no side shall be less than 2 m.
(vi) A strip of at least 1.0 m greenery/lawn along the frontage of

the site within the front setback shall be compulsorily
developed and maintained with greenery and trees.
(vii) For plots above 200 sq.m in addition to (vi) above, a

minimum 1 m wide continuous green planting strip in the
periphery on remaining sides are required to be developed
and maintained as greenery and trees within the setback.
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Rain water structures shall be provided in the prescribed

manner within the setbacks.
(viii) For all residential/institutional/industrial plots above 750 sq

m, in addition to (vi) and (vii) above, 5 % of the site area has
to be developed as tot-lot/landscaped area and trees planted
and maintained. Such organized open space could be in
more than one location, shall be open to sky and shall be of
a minimum width of 3.0mts.
(ix) To enhance the streetscape in respect of 18 m and above

roads, no front compound wall is recommended along the
front setback. Only iron grill or low height green hedge and /
or with sloping type planters is recommended along such
roads.
(x) In all plots 750 sq m and above, provision shall be made for
earmarking an area of 6 sq m for the purpose of siting of
public utilities like distribution transformer, etc. within the
owner's site and located in a corner splay of setback, subject
to mandated public safety requirements, ensuring turning
radius for vehicles etc.
(xi) If the above greenery mentioned at (iv) to (viii) above and

Rule 9.9 is not maintained and rain water harvesting
structures are not provided, 10% of additional Property tax
every year would be imposed as penalty by the sanctioning
authority till the said condition is fulfilled.
(xii) In case of plots 300 sq m and upto 750 sq. mt, it is permitted
to transfer up to one metre of setback from one side to any
other side, and in case of plots above 750 sq m, it is
permitted to transfer up to 2 m of setback, which needs to be
uniform at any given point, subject to maintaining of
minimum building line in the front.
(xiii) In case of corner plots or plots abutting two or more roads,

the front setback shall be as per the building line for the
respective abutting road width.
(xiv) For narrow plots, where the length is 4 times the width of the
plot, the setbacks on sides may be compensated in front and .
rear setbacks so as to ensure that the overall aggregate
setbacks are maintained in the site, subject to maintaining a
minimum of 1 m on each side.
(xv) The space between 2 blocks shall be as given Table-V.
(xvi) The height of the building will be calculated after excluding

the parking floors for the purpose of computation of minimum
setbacks to be left.
(xvii) Where all the owners of sites along an abutting road come
forward for widening of the road by undertaking preparation
of a Road Development Plan which would improve
circulation in the area and duly approved by the competent
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authority, and by leaving the area affected in the widening of

such road free of cost and implement it within one year, then
higher height of the corresponding widened road width would
be considered for such sites,
(xviii) In case of plots upto 200 sq m, semi-detached houses with

common wall and height upto 10 m would be permissible
with building line as given in above Table and 1 metre
setback on remaining sides
(xix) Splay at road junctions, including Y-junctions shall be

provided as follows:
3.0 m x 3.0 m offset/splay if the width of the road is 12 m or
less;
4.5 m x 4.5 m offset/splay if the width of the road is above 12
m but les than 24 m in width;
6.0 m x6.0 m offset/splay if the-width of the road is above 24
and in case of road junctions of different widths, a
combination of the above as the case may be shall be
ensured.
The area of such splay would be deemed to form part of the
road junction. No compound wall or any structure shall be
allowed to be constructed in the said splay area
7.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS ABOVE 10 M

HEIGHT
(a). PROVISION OF JOINT OPEN SPACE IN CERTAIN CASES

With a view to facilitating fire and emergency operations in a
building site and adjoining sites, the Fire Service Department, in
addition to the minimum setbacks to be left, may insist on the
owner for providing Joint Open Space between the proposed
site and adjoining sites for mutual use during fire and
emergencies. The Joint open space shall be reckoned from
building edge to building edge (inclusive of any type of
projections). Such Joint open space shall not be less than 6mt.
in respect of non- high rise buildings on plots 750 sq metres
and above, and not less than 9mt. in respect of high-rise
buildings.
Such Joint open space shall be kept unobstructed and open to
sky and no permanent compound wall of masonry or civil
construction would be allowed. The compound wall, if any,
shall be of fencing type or collapsible type. The greenery and
landscaping shall be of soft type with lawns, grass, creepers
and climbers and shrubs variety of plants and mountable in
cases of emergencies. The Joint open spaces shall be
maintained to the satisfaction of the Fire Service Department.
Clearance would be considered only after the Builder /
Developer/ Owners provide an undertaking to this effect.
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(i) The building requirements and standards other than heights

and setbacks specified in the National Building Code of India,
2005 shall be complied with.
(ii) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging
registered architects/ licenced builders/developers and
licenced structural engineers. The designs and building plans
shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced developer,
registered architect, licenced engineer and a qualified &
licenced structural Engineer who shall be responsible for the
supervision, structural safety, earthquake safety, fire safety
and specifications compliance of such buildings. Buildings
shall be designed for compliance with earth quake resistance
and resisting other natural hazards. The Completion
Certificate shall mention that the norms have been followed in
the design and construction of buildings for making the
buildings resistant to earthquake and natural hazards,
(iii) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire
and life safety requirements, lifts, electrical installations, and
other utility services shall be executed under the planning,
design and supervision of qualified and competent technical
personnel.
(iv) The parking requirements shall comply as given in these
rules. The parking facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall
be maintained to the satisfaction of the sanctioning Authority.
(v) The applicant / builder / developer may provide for solar water
heating system in the building and solar lighting in the site for
outdoor lighting within the site, etc. and give a bank guarantee
to this effect to the sanctioning authority for compliance of the
same.
(vi) All Public and semi-public buildings / Assembly buildings /
Commercial complexes and such other public congregation
buildings with covered area above 300 sq m shall be
designed and constructed to provide facilities to the physically
handicapped persons as prescribed in the National Building
Code of lndia,2005.
(vii) In all buildings irrespective of above height provisions, the
requirements of parts of the building like size and area
requirements of habitable rooms, kitchen, bathrooms and
Water closets, other areas, corridor and staircase widths,
service ducts, etc. shall conform to the National Building
Code of I ndia,2005.
(viii) All environmental aspects like provision of Rain water
harvesting structures, greenery, solar heating and lighting
systems, AP WAL TA Act provisions, etc shall be complied in
such of the sites and Schemes where these are applicable.
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8. ENCOURAGEMENT FOR BUILDINGS WITH CENTRAL

COURTYARDS:
As an encouragement for developing 'U' type buildings (under

non-residential category only) with central courtyards, the
setbacks of sides and rear, except the front setback, can be
reduced provided:
(a) the area so saved is transferred to the central area/space or
court yard;
(b) the minimum open space on sides and rear except front,
shall be
1 .5 m for building height upto 12 m,
2.0 m for building height upto 15 m,
3.0 m for building height upto 18 m,
6 m in case of high rise buildings 21 m height and buildings
coming under purview of AP Fire Act and 7 m in respect of
buildings 21 m - 30 m height. Such high rise buildings and
buildings coming under purview of AP Fire Act need to
obtain prior clearance from the Fire Services Department;
(c) the depth of such courtyard shall be at least 50% of the
average building depth.
9. REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS:

9.1 High Rise buildings / Complexes shall be permissible only in
areas other than those given in Annexure I, II, IV, V, VI,
and VII. High Rise buildings shall not be allowed in
Congested areas/existing areas and settlement areas/ Abadi
/Gram khantam areas.
9.2 The minimum size of plot for High Rise building shall be
2000 sq. m. For buildings in the Skyscraper zone, high rise
buildings between 18mt. to 36mts. height shall not be
permitted. However normal buildings below 18mts. height
would be allowed.
9.3 In respect of sites proposed for high rise buildings and
affected in road widening where there is shortfall of the net
plot size, upto 10% of such shortfall in net plot area would be
considered with the proposed height and corresponding
minimum all round setbacks.
9.4 The building bulk, coverage and height shall be governed by

the minimum alround setbacks to be left, the organised open
spaces to be left and the height restrictions imposed by the
Airport authority (if applicable) / Defence authorities (if
applicable) and Fire Services Department and the City-level
Impact fee on built up area required to be paid, as applicable
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9.5 Prior Clearance From Fire Dept. and Airport Authority:
For any High Rise building located in vicinity of airports as

given in the National Building Code, the maximum height of
such building shall be decided in consultation with the Airport
Authority and shall be regulated by their rules/requirements.
Interstitial sites in the area which are away from the direction
of the Airport Funnel zone and already permitted with
heights cleared by the Airport Authority, shall be permitted
without referring such cases to the Airport Authority.
9.6 Every application to construct or reconstruct a High Rise
building or alteration to existing High Rise building shall be
made in the prescribed form and accompanied by detail
plans floor plans of all floors along with complete set of
structural drawings and detail specifications duly certified by
a qualified structural engineer. Necessary prior NOC shall
be submitted from the Airport Authority (if applicable) and
Directorate of Fire services, along with the application.
9.7 The minimum abutting road width and all round open space
for High rise Building / Complex shall be as follows:
TABLE-IV
Minimum alround
Minimum abutting
open space on
Height of building road width required
remaining sides
( in metres)
(in metres) *
(1) (2) (3)
Up to 21 mt. 12.2 7
Above 21 mt. & upto 24 mt 12.2 8
Above 24 m & up to 27 m 18 9
Above 27 m & upto 30 m 18 10
Above 30 m & up to 35 m 24 11
Above 35 m & upto 40 m 24 12
Above 40 m & up to 45 m 24 13
Above 45 m & upto 50 m 30 14
Above 50 m 30 16
The front open space shall be on the basis on the abutting road
width and shall be either as given in shall be either as given in
Col. 3 of above Table IV or the Building line given Table Ill
whichever is more.
(i) The abutting road has to be black-topped with minimum
2 -lane carriageway. Service roads where required as
per these Rules, shall be minimum 7 m wide with
minimum 2-lane black topped carriageway.
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(ii) For upper floors from 2nd floor onwards, the balcony
projection of up to 2 m may be allowed projecting onto
the open spaces.
(iii) The open space to be left between two blocks shall be

equivalent to the open space mentioned in Column (3)
of above Table IV.
(iv) In case of high rise buildings upto 30 m height, it is

permitted to transfer upto two metres of setback from
one side to the other side, which needs to be uniform at
any given point, subject to maintaining of minimum
setback of 7 m on all sides.
(v) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is

through the means of a chowk or inner courtyard or
interior open space/duct, such open space shall be open
to sky and of area at least 25 sq m and no side shall be
less than 3 m.
9.8 TOWER AND PODIUM TYPE HIGH RISE STRUCTURE UPTO

50 M may be allowed with the following:
(a) For podium, i.e., Ground plus first floor: alround setbacks
shall be 7 m alround
(b) For the Tower block: The coverage and alround setbacks
shall be minimum 50 % of the Podium Block, and shall be
atleast 3m from the Podium edge on all sides,
(c) The fire safety and fire escape measures for the Tower
Block shall be independent of the Podium Block.
9.9 "STEPPED TYPE" OR "PYRAMIDAL TYPE" HIGH RISE

STRUCTURE
Such type of high rise building blocks may be allowed for
heights above 30 m with the following open space
requirements:
(a) At ground level Minimum 9m. all round open
(b) At upper floors increase of 1 m all round open space
or more, for every 5 upper floors or 15
m height or part thereof, over and
above the ground level open space of
minimum 8 m.
9.10 Provision of greenery:

(a) In every high rise building site, an organised open space
which shal be utilized as greenery, tot lot or soft
landscaping, etc. shall be provided over and above the
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mandatory open spaces to be left in and around the

building. This space shall be at least 10% of total site area
and shall be a minimum width of 3mts. This may be in one
or more pockets and shall be open to sky.
(b) In addition to the above, a minimum 2 m wide green
planting strip in the periphery on all sides within the
setbacks are required to be developed and maintained
greenery and trees in all high rise building sites.
(c) Rain water structures shall be provided in the prescribed
9.11 COMPLIANCE OF NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
PROVISIONS FOR AMENITIES AND FACILITIES IN ALL
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(i) The building requirements ~nd standards other than heights
and setbacks specified in the National Building Code, 2005
shall be complied with.
(ii) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging
registered architect, licenced builders/developers and
licenced structural engineers. The designs and building
plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced
developer, registered architect, licenced engineer and a
qualified & licenced structural Engineer and a fire engineer
/ fire consultant who shall be responsible for the
supervision, structural safety, fire and life safety and
specifications compliance of such buildings. Buildings shall
be designed for compliance with earth quake resistance
and resisting other natural hazards. The Completion
Certificate shall contain mention that the norms have been
followed in the design and construction of buildings for
making the buildings resistant to earthquake, compliance
with structural safety and fire safety requirements.
(iii) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing,
fire and life safety requirements, lifts, electrical installations,
and other utility services shall be executed under the
planning, design and supervision of qualified and
(iv) In addition to the required staircases and lifts, there shall
be at least one fire escape staircase and lift. These
staircases and lifts shall be got certified from the
manufacturer's authorised Service technical personnel from
time to time.
(v) Provision for power generator shall be made in such
buildings.
(vi) These buildings shall be planned, designed and

constructed to ensure fire and safety requirements are met
and maintained and shall comply in accordance with the
Fire Protection Requirements of National Building Code of
India.
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(vii) The facilities for providing fire protection and fire fighting
facilities in such buildings should be in compliance with the
stipulations laid down and clearance issued by the Fire
Department from time to time. NOC from the Fire
Department shall be obtained from time to time regarding
the fire safety requirements and facilities installed. The
designs and installations regarding fire protection and
safety measures including exit requirements and smoke
containment and smoke management measures shall be
undertaken through a fire engineer/ fire consultant.
(viii) The parking requirements shall comply as given in these
rules. The parking facilities and vehicles driveways etc.
shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the sanctioning
Authority.
(ix) Shall provide for solar water heating system in the building
and solar lighting in the site for outdoor lighting, etc. and
give a bank guarantee to this effect to the sanctioning
authority for compliance of the same.
(x) All Public and semi-public buildings / Assembly buildings /
Commercial complexes and such other public congregation
buildings with covered area above 300 sq m shall be
designed and constructed to provide facilities to the
physically handicapped persons as prescribed in the
National Building Code of lndia,2005.
(xi) In all high rise buildings, the requirements of parts of the
building like size and area requirements of habitable
rooms, kitchen, bathrooms and water closets, other areas,
corridor and staircase widths, service ducts, etc. shall
conform to the National Building Code of India.
(xii) all environmental aspects like provision of Rain water
harvesting structures, greenery, solar heating systems ,
AP WALT A Act provisions, etc shall be complied in such of
the sites and Schemes
9.12 Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules or any
other orders, the minimum clear setback on the sides and rear
sides of any high-rise building under any circumstances
including in cases where a concession or incentive is availed in
terms of setbacks shall not be less than 7 metres, and such
minimum setback area shall be clear without any obstructions
to facilitate movement of fire fighting vehicles and for effective
fir fighting operations.
10. REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT, GROUP

HOUSING/ CLUSTER HOUSING/ RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES
AND ROW HOUSING SCHEMES:
10.1 Such developments shall be considered where the site is
developed together with building constructions and all
amenities and facilities and not disposed as open plots.
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10.2 All Group Development Schemes, Group Housing Scheme I

Cluster Housing Scheme applications, in addition to the
requirements under these Rules, shall be accompanied by:
(a) A Services and Utilities Plan as per standards for water
supply system, drainage and storm water disposal
system, sewerage system , rain water harvesting
structures, and for other utilities.
(b) A landscaping plan including rain water harvesting and
waste water recycling details.
(c) Parking & internal Circulation Plan along with Common
pool parking area plan, if any.
The above shall be drawn on suitable scale with relevant
details.
10.3 The minimum plot size for Group Housing Schemes and Group
development Schemes shall be 4000 sq m and the minimum
abutting road width shall be 12 m wide and black topped. The
internal roads may be of 9 m width in case of non-high rise
blocks.
10.4 In case of housing in large plots or blocks, the proposals
should be promoted with the immediate improvement of the
accessibility of the site from the nearest main road by way of an
approved Road Development Plan by the competent authority
with a minimum width of 12 m which should be implemented by
the licensed developer within a period of three years. Any road
widening required shall be deemed to be approved under these
Rules and has to be adhered to by the owners / local body /
licensed developer.
10.5 All Group Housing Schemes/ Group Development Schemes/
Cluster housing / Residential Enclaves and row type
development schemes shall be developed with complete
infrastructure facilities and amenities as stated at (a) arid (b)
above.
10.6 These shall not be applicable in case of Government sponsored
Housing Scheme/ approved NGOs or private schemes, and the
guidelines and requirements as given in the National Building
Code for Low Cost Housing / Government orders shall be
followed.
10.7 No additional or proportionate open space charge need to be
levied in such Schemes.
10.8 GROUP DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES & GROUP HOUSING

SCHEMES
Group Housing Schemes are reckoned as Apartment blocks in
more than two blocks. These could be high-rise or simple walk-
up units. Group Development Schemes are reckoned as
Building in two or more blocks in a campus or site, and could be
normal height buildings or high-rise blocks or combination of
both.
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The open spaces/setbacks for such type of development

shall be as follows:
TABLE V
Distance to be
Height of building maintained from Distance between
block periphery building two blocks
block
Uoto 1 O mts. 3 mts. 2 mts.
Above 1 O mts. & upto 4 mts. 3 mts.
12 mts.
Above 12 mts. & below 6 mts. 6 mts.
18 mts.
Above 18 mts. As per alround set-backs required under
High Rise Buildinas elven in Table IV
and are permissible subject to the following conditions:
(a) (i) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of

building below 15 mts. Height of stilt floor shall not exceed
3.0 mts.
(ii) Wherever Cellars are permissible these are excluded from
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height of Building.
(iii). No Balcony Projection shall be allowed to extend onto the
minimum distances to be maintained & other open spaces.
(b) Common amenities and facilities like shopping center,
community hall or center / club house etc. are required to be
provided in up to 5 % of the area and shall be planned and
developed in cases where the units are above 100 in number
and not be part of the residential blocks.
(c) A through public access road of 9 m width with 2-lane black-
topped is to be developed on any one side at the periphery/ as
per suitability and feasibility for the convenience of
accessibility of other sites and lands located in the interior.
This may not be necessary in case where a peripheral road of
minimum 9 m width already exists.
(d) In case of blocks up to 12 m height, access through pathways
of 6m width branching out from the internal roads/loop road
would be allowed. All internal roads and pathways shall be
developed as per standards.
(e) Minimum of 10 % of site area shall be earmarked for
organised open space and be utilised as greenery, tot lot or
soft landscaping, etc. and shall be provided over and above
the mandatory open spaces. This space may be in one or
more pockets and shall be open to sky.
(f) All the roads and open spaces mentioned in various schemes
in Rule 1 O shall be handed over to the local authority free of
cost through a registered gift deed before the issue of
Occupancy Certificate. The local authority may in turn enter
into an agreement with the Society /Association for utilizing,
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managing and maintaining the roads and open spaces. In

case of any violation or encroachment, the local authority has
the power to summarily demolish the encroachments and
resume back the roads and open spaces and keep it under its
custody.
10.9 ROW TYPE . HOUSING / ROW TYPE SHOPPING

PRECINCTS:
(a) Minimum site area : 1000 sq m
(b). Minimum size of individual plots for row houses 50 sq m.
Separation between two blocks shall not be less than 6 mt,
which may be an open space or an alley/pedestrian plaza.
(c) Minimum width of internal roads: 9 m ;
Internal cul-de-sac. road of 6m with max. length 50 mt. is
allowed
(d). Minimum open space: 10 % of site area
(e). Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m for plots up to 125 sq m
(f). Minimum setbacks: Front 3m ; Rear 1.5 m
The setbacks in a row can be interchangeable, however
the aggregate setback shall be minimum 4.5 m.
In case of row type shopping precincts, back to back shops
with above front setback of 3m would be allowed.
(g) In case of very large projects more than 5 acres, common

amenities and facilities like shopping center, community
hall/club house etc. are required to be provided in 5 % of
the area.
(g) In case of Row Type Shopping Precincts, common
basement parking in one or more levels would be
permissible subject to conditions mentioned in Rule (11 ).
(a). Minimum site area: 1000 sq m
(b). minimum plot size for cluster house: 25 sq m with maximum
number of 20 houses in a cluster
(c) Minimum size of cluster open space: 36 sq m with a
minimum width of 6m
(d). Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m
(e). Minimum access road to the Cluster Housing Complex: 9 m
(f). Internal access may be through pedestrian paths of 6 m
(g). Minimum space between two clusters: 6m which may be
utilised as pathway/alley
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(h). Building setbacks: No setbacks are needed for interior

clusters as the lighting and ventilation is either from the
central open space of cluster and the surrounding
pedestrian pathway/ access road of the cluster. However,
interior courtyards may be provided for larger plots and
building areas to facilitate lighting and ventilation. For end
clusters, the sides that are abutting peripheral thoroughfare
roads, the setback shall be as per the Building line given in
Table Ill.
(a) Residential Enclaves would be allowed as gated

development that are exclusive housing areas with
common compound wall with access control through
gates and having their own facilities and amenities. The
housing units may comprise of row houses, semi-
detached, detached or Apartment blocks or a mix or
combination of the above. The building requirements
would peas per the given type of housing.
(b) Residential enclaves would be permitted only in those
sites that give through access of minimum 9 m peripheral
road for the neighbouring plots or lands that are located in
the interior. They would be governed by good design
standards and not impinging on the overall accessibility
and circulation network of the area.
(d) Size of plots and height permissible: as per type of

housing and requirements as given above for the
respective type of housing.
(f) Building setbacks: As per type of housing & requirements

given above for the said type of housing and as per Table
Ill. Semi-detached buildings may also be allowed. The
height of such buildings shall not exceed 10 mts. The
set-backs shall be as per Table Ill.

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11.1 In all Complexes including Residential Complexes,
Hotels, restaurants and Lodges, business buildings,
commercial buildings, Institutional buildings like hospitals,
Educational buildings like schools and colleges, multi-
storied buildings/Complexes, etc and all other non-
residential activities provision shall be made for parking
spaces as per the following requirements:
TABLE VI
Parking area to be
provided as percentage of
total built up area
In
Category of building/activity In Municipalities
Municipal and rest of
Corporation Development
Area Authorities
areas
Shopping Malls*, Information
Technology Enabling Services 50% 40%
Complexes
Hotels, restaurants, lodges,
Cinema halls, business buildings,
other commercial buildings,
30% 25%
Kalyana Mandapams, Offices, &
non-residential high-rise buildings
I Complexes
Residential Apartment
Complexes, Hospitals, Institutional
buildings, Industrial buildings,
Schools, Colleges & other 20% 20%
educational buildings,
Godowns and other uses
* Parking and other requirements in case of Multiplex Complexes
shall be governed by the provisions of Multiplex rules.
11.2 The parking spaces may be provided in (for all Schemes):
(i) basements or cellars allowed upto 3.25 m height, in one

or more levels/multi-level and such cellars shall be
allowed in plots 750 sq m and above ; or
(ii) on stilt floor or in upper parking floors (at any level)- the
height of such parking floor shall be allowed upto 2. 75 m
height;
(iii) in the open space over / setbacks (except the front
setback) to be left around the building with adequate
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vehicular access, aisle, drives, ramps required for

maneuvering of vehicles, or
(iv) common pool parking area (in the case of Group
Housing Scheme/Residential enclave/Cluster
housing/Row housing schemes) or
(v) a combination of any or all the above
(vi) In case of non-residential occupancies on sites below
750 sq m, for parking a semi-basement of 3 m height
and with such height not exceeding 1.5 m above ground
level may be considered.
(i) Common and Continuous cellar parking floors between

adjoining buildings would be allowed depending upon
structural safety aspects, mutual agreement between
owners, etc.
(ii) The parking spaces should be efficiently designed and
clearly marked and provided with adequate access, aisle,
drives and ramps required for maneuvering of vehicles.
(iii) Stilt floor/ sub-basement /Cellar parking floor shall be
used only for parking and not for any habitation purpose.
Misuse of the area specified for parking of vehicles for
any other use shall be summarily demolished / removed
by the Enforcement Authority.
(iv) For parking spaces in basements and upper storeys of
parking floors, at least two ramps of minimum 3.6 m width
or one ramp of minimum 5.4 m width and adequate slope
shall be provided. Such ramps may be permitted in the
side and rear setbacks after leaving sufficient space for
movement of fire-fighting vehicles. Access to these may
also be accomplished through provisions of mechanical
lifts wherein the height of the parking floor upto 4.25 m is
allowed.
(v) Basement/cellar shall be set back at least 1 .5 m from the
property line and in case of more than one cellar 1 m
additional setback for every additional cellar floor shall be
insisted
(vi) Up to 10% of cellar may be utilised for utilities and non-
habitation purpose like NC Plant room, Generator room,
STP, Electrical installations, Laundry, etc,
(vii) Space over and above 6m in front setback may be
considered as off-street parking space.
(viii) Visitors' parking to be provided shall be 10 % of the area
mentioned in Table VI, which s over and above the
required parking area, and may be accommodated in the
mandatory setbacks other than the front setback,
wherever such setbacks are more than 6m.The Visitors'
Parking facility shall be open to all visitors.
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(ix) In respect of Apartment Complexes / Building / Block, in

sites up to 750 sq m the Parking requirement shall be
deemed to be met if the entire stilt floor is left for parking.
A WC I Toilet facility shall be provided for watch and ward
in the stilt floor.
To encourage parking complexes, Parking lots and enclaves,
owners who develop parking complexes I Parking lots, the
following incentives would be considered:
a) equivalent built up area of such Parking Complex / or area of
Parking lot as the case may be would be considered as
Transferable Development right by the sanctioning authority.
b) In an existing area/locality where an owner or two or more
owners come together and develop combined or common
parking Complex, pedestrian plaza / subway, or
improve/facilitate additional access by linking with surrounding
roads etc for public usage are provided, as part of their
premises / land development/improving the urban design
aspects, additional bonus built up area / TDR would be
considered by the sanctioning authority.
c) The setbacks for Parking Complexes shall be as follows:

front - as per building line setbacks on remaining sides - 50%
of setbacks given in Table Ill
d) No fees and other charges shall be charged by the Sanctioning

Authority for the area/floors developed as Parking Complex /
Parking lot;
e) A moratorium on property tax for 5 years would be considered;
f) For the next 5 years - Property tax shall be levied on the lowest
slab of residential category.
g) Such parking facility enclaves may be permitted along or off

main commercial roads, city center, close to Bus stations,
Railway Stations and any public transport system so as to
encourage use of public transport, etc. Access to these parking
spaces in such Complexes may be accomplished through
provision of mechanical lifts. Such areas may be identified by
the sanctioning authority and notified to public every year by 1st
April.
1Z. RESTRICTIONS ON PROJECTIONS ALLOWED IN

MANDATORY OPEN SPACES:
Only the following Projections shall be allowed in the mandatory
open spaces I setbacks I interior open spaces:
(i) No balcony projections or corridor may be permitted
beyond the setbacks i.e., projecting within the mandatory
open spaces in case of non-high rise buildings. These, if
provided for, shall be set back as per the minimum
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mandatory open spaces and the setback shall be clear

from the edge of the balcony or corridor.
(ii) Cornice, Chajjas / weather shades only of width not
exceeding 60cm shall be allowed in the mandatory
setbacks.
(iii) In case of non-high rise building plots more than 300 sq m:
a. Sump, septic tank, well and a servant quarter, may be

allowed in the rear and side open spaces.
These shall need to be setback at least 1.5 m from the
property or boundary line of the plot.
b. Parking sheds, generator room may be allowed in the
rear and side open spaces.
c. In the front setback only a security guard booth of 2 sqm
The height of these accessory buildings shall not be more

than 2.50 m and shall not occupy more than 1/41h of the
plot width. These shall be so located so that they do not
hinder the fire safety measures and operations.
ia URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
For certain areas as well as sites abutting major roads of 30 mt

and above, the Sanctioning Authority may enforce urban design
and architectural control. These shall be detailed out keeping in
view the development conditionalities and requirements given
in these Regulations and the National Building Code norms. For
this purpose, urban design and architectural control sheets I
Plans approved by the Sanctioning Authority shall be complied
with.
14. Obligations of the owner and licenced developer/builder /

licenced technical personnel to implement and develop the
Master Plan/Statutory Plan circulation network and specific
land uses:
(1) Where any land or site or premises for building is affected
in the statutory plan/ Master Plan road or circulation
network or an road required to be widened as per a Road
Development Plan, such area so affected in the road or
circulation network shall be surrendered to the Sanctioning
Authority by the owner of land. No development permission
shall be given unless this condition is complied with.
(2) Upon surrendering such affected area and vesting it with
the local authority or Urban Development Authority as the
case may be, the owner of the site would be entitled to a
Transferable Development Right (TOR) as given in Rule 15
below.
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OR
The owner shall be allowed to construct an extra floor with
an equivalent built area for the area surrendered subject to
mandated public safety requirements.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as given in

GOMs.No.33 MA, dated 03.02.2001 respectively
(incentives to owners who surrender land affected in road
widening free of cost) and concessions in set-backs
including the front set-back (subject to ensuring a building
line of 6m in respect of roads 30m and above, 3mt in
respect of roads 18m and below 30mts. and 2mt. in respect
of roads less than 18mt.) and a minimum of 7m in respect
of high rise buildings. The concessions shall be considered
at the level of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation in
respect of cases falling in Corporation area, and at the level
of Vice Chairman the UDA in respect of cases falling in
other areas of the UDA area.

Grant of Transferable Development Right (TOR) may be
considered by the Competent Authority for the following areas
subject to the owner complying with the conditions of
development above, as per the following norms:
(a) For the Master Plan road network undertaken and
developed: equivalent to 100 % of built up area of such
area surrendered.
(b) For conservation and development of lakes I water bodies I
nalas foreshores & Recreational buffer development with
greenery, etc: equivalent to 50 % of built up area of such
recreational buffer area developed at his cost.
(c) For Heritage buildings and heritage precincts maintained
with adaptive reuse: equivalent to 50 % of built up area of
such site area.
The TOR may be arrived at on the basis of relative land
value and equivalent amount in both export and import
areas, as per the Registration Department records. The
Competent authority shall have the discretion in the matter
of applicability of TOR. The TOR shall not be allowed in
unauthorized buildings/ structures/ constructions and shall
be considered only after the land is vested with the local
authority/UDA. The TOR Certificate would be issued by the
Competent authority would be valid or utilized/ disposed
only within the concerned local body area and as per
guidelines and conditions prescribed by the Competent
Authority.
16. LEVY OF SPECIAL FEES AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR

CERTAIN AREAS:
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The Sanctioning Authority with the specific approval of the

Government may, when implementing such Projects, levy
Special fees and other fees / charges for lands / sites /
premises abutting or in the vicinity of the Ring Road or other
highways / major roads or the Mass Rail Transit System / Light
Rail Transit/ MMTS route/ BRTS route indicated in the Master
Plan, at the rates and procedure prescribed by the
Government.
17. CITY LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEES

APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN CASES:
(1 )With a view to ensuring development of City Level

Infrastructure facilities and levy of Impact Fees, buildings are
categorized as follows:
Type II: Buildings of height above 15 m (excluding stilt floor)
The City level Infrastructure Impact Fees would be
levied for Buildings under Type II above as follows:
• First 15 m or 5 floors (whichever is less): No levy of
Impact fee.
• For any additional floors or part thereof: at

differential rates specified in Table below:
TABLE VII
Height of Building (in metres) and rate in

Rs. per sq m of built up area*
Occupancy/
Above 15 Above 21 Above 30 Above
Use
m & up to m & up to m & up to 50 m
21 m 30 m 50 m
350 500 1000 2000
Residential Other areas of UDA Area
175 350 750 1500
500 1000 2000 3000
Commercial,
Offices, ITES Other areas of UDA Area
350 500 1000 2000
Institutional, Municipal Corporation Area
educational & 175 350 750 1500
Others ( except
Industrial Other areas of UDA Area
sheds/factories) 100 200 400 800
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* In case of Multiplex Complexes, the rates given in the Multiplex

Rules shall apply.
(1) Alternatively, the owner may be allowed to utilize TOR given

in Rule 14 above, for such built up area to the extent
permissible wholly or use the same in combination of both
TOR and the differential impact fee for the proposed
additional built up area that is permissible under these Rules
/ Provisions. The Government may revise the above rates
from time to time.
(2) The above rates shall not be applicable for Government
Departments and public agencies like Urban Development
Authority, APIIC and local bodies.
(3) The amount levied and collected under above Rule shall be
credited and maintained in a separate escrow account by
the Competent authority and 50% utilised for development of
infrastructure in the same area and balance utilised towards
improvement of city level capital infrastructure in the area
and for development of infrastructure/Master Plan road
network. An Infrastructure Plan and Action Plan for
implementation is required to be undertaken by the
Competent authority and the said Fund utilised accordingly.
18. INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS LEAVING MORE SETBACKS /

INSTALLING SOLAR HEATING & LIGHTING SYSTEM /
RAIN WATER HARVESTING / RECYCLING OF WASTE
WATER:
The following incentives in terms of rebate in Property tax will

be given by the local authority for owners or their successors-
in-interest who:
(a) Construct the building /blocks by leaving more setbacks

than the minimal stipulated in these Rules:
Leaving 1.5 times the minimum setbacks in all sides: 10
% rebate*
Leaving 2.0 times the minimum setbacks on all sides: 20
% rebate*
* The setbacks has to be on all sides to qualify for the
rebate. Leaving more on one side and the minimum on
other sides would not qualify for such rebate.
(b) Install and use solar heating and lighting system: 10 %
rebate.
(c) Undertake both recycling of waste water and rain water
harvesting structures: 10 % rebate
(d) Where owners provide at least 25% additional parking
space over and above the minimum specified in Rule 11,
they would be allowed for a rebate of 1 O % in property
tax.
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a) The Sanctioning /Competent Authority shall along with the
Building Application levy and collect 2% of the Building
Permit / License fees, subject to a maximum of Rs.10,000
as initial fees. The balance building permit / License Fees
together with other fees and Charges shall be levied and
collected before the issue of permission/sanction. In case
of rejection of application, the above initial fees would be
forfeited.
b) No fees and charges would be levied for parking spaces
provided in any floor. ·
a) that Building Permit fees collected by the UDA will be
transferred to local bodies and the development charges
collected by local bodies shall be remitted in a separate
account and transferred to the UDA
20. COMPLIANCE BY OWNER FOR ENSURING
CONSTRUCTION AS PER SANCTIONED PLAN:
a) The owner and builder/developer shall give an Affidavit
duly notarized to the effect that in the case of any violation
from the sanctioned building plan, the Enforcement
Authority can summarily demolish the violated portion. In
respect of Apartment Buildings, the owner or builder shall
give a Declaration duly specifying the number of floors
permitted, along with the extent of each floor. In case of
any violation with regard to the Declaration, the
Enforcement Authority can demolish the violations.
b) Before the release of the building sanction by the
sanctioning authority, the owner of the plot/site is not only
required to produce the original Sale Deed, registered
under the provisions of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 for
the perusal of the sanctioning authority and cross
verification with the attested copy submitted with the
building application.
c) The owner is required to hand over the ground floor area

for first floor or the second floor area, as the case may be,
or 10% of the total built-up area, whichever is less, to the
sanctioning authority by way of a Notarised Affidavit and
after the setbacks and open spaces are demarcated on the
site. The Notarised Affidavit shall be got entered by the
sanctioning authority in the Prohibitory Property Watch
Register of the Registration Department. Then only the
Building sanction will be released and the owner shall be
allowed to commence the construction.
~ However in respect of gated development schemes like
row houses / independent houses / cluster housing /
residential enclaves, 5% of the units shall be handed over
to the urban development authority.
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~ Individual buildings in plots upto 300Sq.mts. with height

upto 6mts. and Industrial buildings are exempted from the
above conditions.

(i) Occupancy Certificate shall be mandatory for all buildings. No
person shall occupy or allow any other person to occupy any
building or part of a building for any purpose unless such
building has been granted an Occupancy Certificate by the
Sanctioning Authority. Partial OC may be considered by the
Sanctioning authority on merits i.e. flats / units or area within a
complex which have fulfilled all the \requirements in addition
to basic facilities like lifts, water supply, sanitation, drainage,
roads, common lighting etc. However, in respect of individual
buildings in plots upto 300 Sq.mts. with height upto 6mts
Occupancy Certificate is optional.
(ii) The owner shall submit a notice of completion through the
registered architect and licenced builder/developer along with
prescribed documents and plans to the Sanctioning Authority.
The Sanctioning Authority on receipt of such notice of
completion shall undertake inspection with regard to the
following aspects:
( d) Abutting road width
and shall communicate the approval or refusal of the
Occupancy Certificate within 15 days or may issue the
same after levying and collecting compounding fee, if any,
as follows:
(iii) The sanctioning authority is empowered to compound the
offence in relation to setback violations (other than the front
setback) upto 5% in respect of individual residential
buildings, duly recording thereon the reasons for violations in
writing. This provision is-made to take care of unintentional
and minor violations in setbacks by the individual plot
owners. The rate of Compounding fee shall be a minimum
rate of Rs.1000 per sq m of built up area on each floor in
Municipal Corporation areas and at the rate of Rs.500 per sq
m in case of other Municipal areas and UDA areas, and the
Government may revise this rate from time to time.
Compounding of such violation shall not be considered for
buildings constructed without obtaining any sanctioned plan.
These fees shall be maintained in a separate escrow
account and utilised towards improvement of the roads and
public open spaces development in the area.
(iv) For all high rise buildings, the work shall be subject to
inspection by the Fire service Department and the
Occupancy Certificate shall be issued only after clearance
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from the Fire Services Department with regard to Fire and

life Safety requirements.
(v) The functional/line agencies dealing with electric power,
water supply, drainage and sewerage shall not give regular
connections to the building unless such Occupancy
Certificate where required is produced, or alternatively may
charge 3 times the rate till such time Occupancy Certificate
is produced. This condition shall also be applicable to all
unauthorized constructions and buildings constructed
without sanctioned building plan. In addition to the above,
the local body shall collect every year two times the property
tax as penalty from the owner/occupier till such time the
Occupancy Certificate is obtained.
(vi) The Registration Authority shall register only the permitted
built up area as per the sanctioned building plan and only
upon producing and filing a copy of such sanctioned building
plan in original. On the Registration Document it should be
clearly mentioned that the registration is in accordance with
the sanctioned building plan in respect of setbacks and
number of floors.
(vii) The financial agencies/institutions shall extend loan facilities

only to the permitted built up area as per the sanctioned
building plan.
22. ENFORCEMENT
A) In addition to the enforcement powers and responsibilities
given in the respective laws to the local authority, in respect
of these Rules:
(i) The Enforcement Authority concerned shall be wholly and
severally responsible for ensuring and maintaining the
road right of way/width and building restrictions as given
in these Rules. The Enforcement Authority shall
particularly check all buildings/structures for any
violations along all main roads/public roads and take
action to remove these.
(ii) The Enforcement authority shall summarily remove any
violation or deviation in building construction in
maintaining the road widths and building line.

The Government shall constitute a Town Planning and
Building Tribunal for dealing with all town planning,
enforcement and building issues by making necessary
amendment to the AP Urban Areas (Development) Act,
1975.
C) Constitution of Building Ombudsman:

The Government may constitute a Building Ombudsman for
dealing with all complaints of building violations, shortfall in
building standards, services and specifications and safety
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aspects. The Government shall separately work out the

procedure, role and details of the functioning of the Building
Ombudsman.

Sanction of building permission by the Sanctioning Authority
shall not mean responsibility or clearance of the following
aspects:
(iii) Variation in area from recorded areas of plot or a building
or on ground
(iv) Structural Reports, Structural Drawings and structural
aspects
(v) Workmanship, soundness of structure and materials
used,
(vi) Quality of building services and amenities in the
construction of building
(vii) The site/area liable to flooding as a result of not taking
proper drainage arrangements as per. natural lay of the
land, etc.
(viii) Other requirements or licences or clearances required for
the site/ premises or activity under various other laws.
24. LICENSING OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES,

DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, TOWN PLANNERS,
ENGINEERS & OTHER TECHNICAL PERSONNEL MADE
MANDATORY:
(a) No developer/builder/real estate firm or
company/engineer/town planner/other technical personnel
shall be allowed to undertake development/do business/
practice in a Municipal Corporation/ UDN Municipal area
unless they are licenced with the sanctioning authority of
the respective area. Architects shall be required to be
registered with the Council of Architecture.
(b) The engaging of the services of a licenced
developer/builder shall be mandatory for Apartment
Buildings, Group Housing Schemes, all types of gated
developments mentioned in Rule 10, all High-Rise
Buildings, and all commercial complexes.
Developments undertaken for construction of individual
residential houses, normal educational /institutional
/industrial buildings and developments undertaken by
public agencies are exempted from the above condition.
(c) Any developer/builder undertaking development or any firm
doing property business in any Municipal Corporation /
UDA I Municipality or soliciting property sale/transactions or
advertising as such in case of above, shall necessarily
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mention the details of it's licence number, licence number

of the licenced developer to whom the approval is given by
the said Municipal Corporation / UDA / Municipality,
together with the permit number and it's validity for
information and verification of public/prospective buyers.
(d) Absence of the above or suppressing of the above facts or
in the case of other licences and other technical personnel
who violate the conditions would invite penal action
including debarring of the real estate firm/development firm
/ company from practice in the local authority area for 5
years besides prosecution under the relevant laws/ code of
conduct by the sanctioning authority.
(e) Any licenced developer/ builder/ other technical personnel
who undertake construction in violation of the sanctioned
plans shall be black-listed and this, this would entail
cancellation of their licence besides being prosecuted
under the relevant laws/ code of conduct.
(f) The format for application forms for licencing of developers
/ builders, real estate firms, town planners, architects,
engineers, other personnel, and other conditions shall be
as prescribed by the Competent Authority.
25. ANNEXURES
The Government by Notification may modify, alter or add to the
list of the areas given in Annexures below
ANNEXUREI
VISAKHAPATNAM URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AREA
LIST OF CONGESTED AREAS / OLD AREAS/SETILEMENT

AREAS IN VISAKHAPATNAM URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AREA
(See Rule 6 and 7)
(A). In Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Area

(Ward-Wise & Block-Wise):
Height of the Buildings are restricted in the following areas,

except those plots abutting 18 m and above roads, as follows.
Maximum Height Permissible For All Types of
Residential Buildings I Complexes 10 M
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Ward
Name of the Locality / Area
No.
1,2,3 Hanumanthwaka Junction to Dindayalapuram
along Simhachalam hill slope
14 New Resapuvanipalem
19 Bhanojinagar, Pithanidibba, Santoshimatha
Colony
20 Dibbapalem
21 Katha Salipeta, Gendachetu Street
22 Agraharam Street, T elakala Street,
Dwarmvari Street, Chattlavari Street, Asipapa
Street, Dnka Street, Relli Veedhi Main Road
23 Kodapandala Dibba, Chattlavari Street
24 Gangabathal Street, N.Venkappa street,
Gajula Street, Sivalayam street, Main Road,
Bukka Street, Kadambari Street,
Chengalraopeta road, Agraharam Street,
Town Hall road, Chinnarnavari street,
Chavala street, Gongula street,
Seetaramaswamy street, Main Road.
25 Kata Veedhi, Ambusanga Veedhi,
Kadiridasappa street, Pata Salipeta, Palla
street, Athmapuri Street, Main road,
Rudhrawari Street, Changanti Street, Raja
Street, Kandula Street, Godawari Street,
Thiyala street,
26 Madara Street, Periki Street, Woodyard
Street, Paola street, Chintapandu street.
28 Kantamvari Street, Kumara veedhi, Allipuram
Road,
30 Total Ward except Railway Quarters.
31 Venkateswara Colony, Jagannadhapuram.
32 Muslim Tatichetlapalem, Gollapalem.
33 Narendranagar, Tatichetlapalem.
34 Ganeshnagar (Hill slope), Varahagiri Colony
(Hiill slope), Simhagiri Colony (Hill slope),
Singalamma Colony (Hill slope), Satyasai
Nagar (Hill slope).
35 Kasutirinagar, Kaparada, Kailasapuram,

Jayaprakhnagar, Tikkavanipalem colony,
Ramjee Estate, Sanjeevayya Colony,
Santoshnagar, Gangannanagar,
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Jogaraonagar, Santosh Nagar (Hill slope).

36 Reddy Kancharlapalem,
Gollakancharlapalem, Jashuvanagar,
Ashoknagar, durganagar.
37 Srinivasa Nagar (Hill slope).
38 A.S.R.Nagar, Burma Camp, LB Nagar,
irijanagar, Satyanagar, Ayyappanagar,
Manyikamba Colony, Chakala Veedhi,
Ajaykalam Nagar, Sai Ram Nagar (Hill slope)
41 Ramunaidu Colony, Thummadipalem,
Subhashnagar, Gokulnagar, Gajapathinagar,
Nalanda Nagar.
42 Gurajada Nagar, Sanjeeva Nagar,
saketapuram.
43 Gavara Kancharapalem, Megadripeta,
Ramm u rthypanth u I u peta.
44 Gnanapuram.
46 Kunchamma Colony.
47 Ganapathinagar, Katha Nakkavanipalem,
Hanuman Nagar.
48 lndiranagar, Pavanaputra Nagar, Bapuji
Colony.
49 Durganagar, Gudivada appanna Colony,
Ganapathinagar (Hill Slope).
60 Dasimikonda (Hill slope), Chitinaidu Colony
(Hill slope).
62 Dayalanagar (Hill slope), Ambedkar Colony.
63 · Sankarnagar, Sainagar, Kaiasnagar,
Meharnagar, Nehrunagar,Pydimaba Colony,
Azimabad, Simhagiri Colony (Hill slope),
Seetharamnagar, Indira Colony.
64 Pentayanagar, Patulugarimeda,
Jogavanipalem, Krishnanagar, Ganesh
Nagar, Old Gajuvaka.
69 B.C.Colony, Anjanaya Nagar (Hill slope),
Gangireddi colony (Hill slope).
70 Lakshmipuram, santhinagar
Chinnamushidiwada), SC,BC,Colony
(Chinnamushidivada).
71 Saradanagar, Dhronamrajunagar,
Dggavanipalem.
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B. i) All Village settlements (Gramakanthams)
ii) All notified slum areas and EWS Housing areas.
C. In the areas covered by Tarakaramanagar, Rishikonda

Satellite township maximum height upto 1 O m for residential
buildings shall be allowed.
ANNEXURE -II
VISAKHAPATNAM URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AREA
LIST OF AREAS PROHIBITED FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

1. All areas and localities mentioned in Annexure -1, except
for plots abutting 24 m and above roads
2. 1 km from the boundary of existing and proposed
Airports
3. 1 km from the boundary of Defence establishments,

Naval base, NSTL, Port, HPCL, Hindustan Shipyard and
other oil based industries.
4. Areas covered in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ).
ANNEXURE-111
VISAKHAPATNAM URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AREA
SKY-SCRAPER ZONE
Minimum height of High Rise buildings in this zone shall be 36

metres. However, normal buildings of public utility and
institutional nature may be allowed. The minimum plot size is
4000 sq m and abutting road width shall be 24 m for such sites
where Sky scrappers are proposed in the following areas:
i) Earmarked areas in proposed New Townships of VUDA

ii) To be earmarked in Yendada, Madhurwada, Vepagunta,
Kappulapadda, Kommadi and Pardeshipalem by VUDA
taking into consideration the suitability of areas, viz. soil
capacity, history of earth quakes, formations in case of
coastal areas, etc. Discourage sky scrapers along hill
slopes from environment, conservation and safety points of
view.
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ANNEXURE IV
Vijayawada Guntur Tenali Mangalagiri Urban Development Area.
LIST OF CONGESTED AREAS / OLD AREAS/SETTLEMENT

AREAS IN VIJAYAWADA, GUNTUR, TENALI, MANGALGIRI
Urban Development Authority AREA
(See Rule 6 and 7 )
In Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Area (Ward-Wise &

Block-Wise):
Height of the Buildings are restricted in the following areas,
except those plots abutting 18 m and above roads, as follows.
Maximum Height Permissible For All Types of Residential
Buildings I Complexes : 10 M
LIST OF CONGESTEDAREAS / OLD AREAS

SI.
Revenue Block Localit
No Name of Locality
Ward No. Nos. y Nos.
1 Bhavanipura 75 Southern side of N.H.5, Bhavanipuram area
m excluding local commercial and insurtial
area shown in the Master plan.
2 1, 13 2, 4, 7, 1, 3 Eastern side of N.H.5 road from Head Water
9. Works via : Kotteti Kotiah street - Eastern
side of Ambedkar Road upto Municipal
Corporation limits.
3 13, 1 9, 10, 4, 9 Western side of K.T.Road - Syed
13, 14, Appalaswamy College upto Ganapathi Rao
15, 16, junction excluding 200' belt.
17, 7,
9.
4 1 7, 10, 9, 10, Western side of main bazaar at Thammina
11, 12, 11. Potharaju Junction via Bhavannarayana St,
13, 14. upto B.R.P.Road and Canal Road junction
excludino 200' belt abuttina canal road.
5 13 17, 12, 6 Chittinagar area ecluding 200' belt abutting
11, 12, Eastern side of K.T.Road upto Tunnel Road.
13.
6 4 1 8 Gollapalem Gattu Hill area.
7 8 1 19 Entire locality i.e., Kamsalipet,
Subbaraiunaaar etc.
8 16, 17 24, 1. 32 Machavaram Hill slope area.
Mocalraiaouram Hill slope area.
9 10, 11, 10, 41 Brahmarambhapuram, Balajinagar,
Patamata 8. Nahrunagar, Gowthaminagar, Ranigarithota,
excluding 22' belt abutting Highway.
10 Gundala 46, 47, Gangireddula Dibba, Gunadala Hill slope.

50, 51,
53
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11 Patamata 61 Ramalinqeswara Nagar area.

12 8 17 16, 17 Northern side of C.K.Reddy Road from Eluru
Locks to S.N.Puram old Aly.Track road upto
Aly.site excluding 200' belt abutting
C.K.Reddy Road.
13 All notified slum areas including slums improved under ODA
ANNEXURE V
LIST OF CONGESTED AREAS / OLD AREAS/SETTLEMENT
AREAS IN GUNTUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AREA
Height of the Buildings are restricted in the following areas, except
those plots abutting 18 m and above roads, as follows:
Maximum Height Permissible For All Types of Residential
Buildings I Complexes : 1O M
Wards Nos. 3,4,5,7,8,9, 10, 13, 14, 15 11, 18, 19,20,21 and 22
ANNEXURE VI
LIST OF AREAS PROHIBITED FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS IN
VIJAYAWADA GUNTUR TENALI MANGALAGIRI URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AREA
1. All Areas And Localities Mentioned In Annexure IV and V Above,

except For Plots Abutting 18 M And Above Roads
2. 1 km from the boundary of existing and proposed Airports
Sd/-
S.P.SINGH
Principal Secretary to Government
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary & Stores Purchase,
Hyderabad.
(With a request to publish in the extraordinary Gazette of AP.Dated:
- 09 -2007 and furnish 1000 copies to Government, and also place
copies on sale.
The Commissioner and Special Officer, Greater Visakhapatnam
Municipal Corporation
Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations of Vijayawada and
Guntur.
Vice Chairman of VUDA and VGTMUDA.
The Collector & District Magistrates of Visakhapatnam, Krishana and
Guntur Districts.
The Commissioner and Director Municipal Administration, AP,
Hyderabad.
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All Departments of Secretariat

All Heads of Departments
The Chairman & Managing Director, APTRANSCO, Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, H.M.W.S.& S.B., Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, A.P.1.1.C., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & LG.Registration & Stamps, Hyderabad.
The District Collectors of all District in the State.
Copy to:
The P.S. to M (MA & UD).
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Govt., MA & UD Dept.
SF/SC
// FORWARDED BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
GOVERNM ENTOFAND HRA PRAD ESH
ABSTRACT
M.A. & UD Departm ent - Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006 - Certain Amendment
- Orders - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URABAN DEVELOPMENT (M) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No. 736 Dated the 3n1 October 2007.

1. G.O.M.S.No. 86 MA&UD(M)Dept Dated : 03-03-2006.

ORDER:
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub - section (1) of Section 585 of
the Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955 and sub - section (2) of Section 58 of
AP Urban Areas ( Development ) Act, 1975, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby
issue the following amendment to Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006, issued in
the GO first read above, and as amended in the GOs second to fourth read above :
AMENDMENT:
In the Table-VI to Rule 11.1 of the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006,
after the words "Hotels, restaurants, lodges, cinema halls, business buildings, other
commercial buildings, kalyanamandapams, offices & high rise buildings / Complexes"
the following words shall be added namely :
"of non residential category"
A copy of the order is available on the internet and can be accessed at the
address http://apts.qov.in/apgos.
S.P.SINGH
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVRNMENT
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary &
Stores Purchase, Hyderabad.
(With a request to publish in the Gazette of Andhra Pradesh
and furnish 1000 copies to Government.
The Commissioner and Special Officer, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
Vice Chairman of HUDA,CDA,HADA,BPP.
The Collector & District Magistrates of Hyderabad and RR Districts.
The Commissioner and Director Municipal Administration, AP, Hyderabad.
. .. p.t.o ... 2
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The Chair Person & Managing Director, APTRANSCO, Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, A.P.1.1.C., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & LG.Registration & Stamps, Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, A.P.Housing Board, Hyderabad.
The District Collectors of all Districts in the State.
CQQYJQ :
The Special Secretary to Honble Chief Minister.
SF/SC
SECTION OFFICER
GOVE RNM ENTOFAND HRA PRAD ESH
ABSTRACT
Municipal Admi nistration &Urban Development Department - Hyderabad Revised
Building Rules 2006 - certai n Am endm ents - Notification - Issued.
=-------------==========================
G.O.Ms.No.744 Date: 4th October 2007.
1. GOMs No.601 MA&UD(M) Dept Dated 05-11-1988

4. From the C/MCH Lr.No. 355/TPS/HO/MCH/2006 Dated 17-3-2006.
6. From the C/MCH Lr.No. 355/TPS/HO/MCH/2006 Dated 19-05-2006.
8. GOMs No. 17 MA&UD(M) Dept Dated 10-01-2007
<<<<>>>>
ORDER:
In the Government Orders l" and 2nd read above, Government have issued
Special Regulations to maintain special characteristics of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills
areas in Hyderabad city, restricting the maximum height for residential building to 10
meters with an Floor Space Index (FSO of 1.00 and in case of commercial buildings, the
maximum height to 15 meters with an FSI of 1.5. In the references 3rd read above,
while issuing Hyderabad Revised Building rules 2006, it was stipulated in Rule 5(g)
that in case of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills areas, the building restrictions imposed in
Government Orders 1st and 2nd read above would be applicable
In the references 4th and 6th read above, the Commissioner of erstwhile
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) stated that the property owners of Banjara
Hills and Jubilee Hills areas are not in a position to utilize the additional built up area
permitted as concession in lieu of surrendering of land for road widening, due to height
restrictions. The Commissioner of erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad has
requested that additional heights may be permitted on the Road No.2 and 3 Banjara
Hills and Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, in cases where owners have surrendered land free
of cost in road widening.
In view of the circumstances reported by the Commissioner of the erstwhile
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and after careful consideration of the matter,
Government hereby issue the following Notification duly amending the provisions of
the Government Order 3rd read above. The same shall be published in AP Extraordinary
Gazettee Dated 05-10-07
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 585 of
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 and sub- section (2) of Section 58 of
Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development ) Act,1975, the Governor of Andhra
Pradesh hereby issue the following amendments to the Government Order 3rd read
above.
Amendments.
I. For sub rule (g) of Rule 5 of G.O.Ms .. No. 86 MA&UD Dept Dated 03-03-
2006, the following shall be substituted, namely :
" (g). (i) In case of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills area covered by Block 1 & 2 ,
and part of Block No3. of ward No.8 of erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad
and present Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area, except the plots abutting
Road Nos.1,2 and 3 of Banjara Hills and Road No.36 of Jubilee Hills, the building
restrictions imposed vide G.O.Ms.No.601 M.A dated 05-11-1988 read with
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G.O.Ms.No. 423 M.A dated 31-07-1998 shall be applicable. The setbacks and parking
requirements shall be as per these Rules in such areas.
(g) (ii) In case of plots abutting Road No. I, 2 and 3 of Banjara Hills and Road
No.36 of Jubilee Hills the building height shall be limited to 30 meters, and shall be
subject to the stipulations of G.O.MS. No.17 MA&UD Department Dated 01-12-
2006, and also subject to obtaining all other applicable statutory clearances. Further the
above height relaxations are allowed only on the plots where land owners have
surrendered their land in the past or will surrender their land free of cost to Municipal
Corporation for ongoing road widening."
II. For item A)3 of Annexure II to Government Order 3rd read above, regarding
'List of areas prohibited for High Rise Buildings' the following shall be substituted
namely:
3. "Banjara Hills - Jubilee Hills Area -Ward No. 8 Block 1,2 and 3 (part), except
plots abutting to Road No.1,2 and 3 ofBanjara Hills and Road No.36 of Jubilee Hills."
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF AND HRA PRAD ESH)
S.P.SINGH
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNM ENT
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary & Stores Purchase, Hyderabad.
(With a request to publish in the Extraordinary Gazette of A.P.Dated: 05- 10 -2007 and
furnish 1000 copies to Government, and also place copies on sale.)
The Commissioner and Special Officer, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
Vice Chairman of HUD A, HAD A/CDA/BPPA
The Airpo rt Authority of India, Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad.
The Chairman & Managing Director, APTRAN SCO, Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, AP.UC., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & I.G.Registration & Stamps, Hyderabad.
CQID'....!Q:
The Special Secretary to Honble Chief Minister.
SF/SC
II FORWARD ED BY ORDER II
SECTION OFFICER
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ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (M) Department - Hyderabad

Revised Building Rules 2006 - Certain amendments - Orders - Issued.
G. 0. Ms. No. 279 Dated: 01.04.2008

Read the following:
1. G.O. Ms. No. 86 MA&UD Dept Dated 03-03-2006.

3. G.0. Ms. No. 623 MA&UD Dept Dated 01-12-2006.
6. From the Commissioner and Special Officer, Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Lr. No.
83ff PS/CCP/HO/G HMC/07/152 Dated 17-12-2007.
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ORDER:
In the reference last read above the Commissioner and Special Officer,
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad has suggested amendment
to Rule 14 of the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006 for the reasons that i).
There has to be correlation between the road affected portion and floor area
compensated in order to avoid disparity, ii). In the case of smaller plots, in addition
to setback and height relaxation, other relaxations such as allowing cellar floor may
also be considered to meet the parking requirements and iii). In case of multi storied
buildings the relaxation of setback should be with reference to the extent of land
surrendered with minimum setbacks as stipulated in G.O. 4th read above.
Government after careful consideration of the matter issue the following

Notification
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 585 of

Hyderabad Municipal corporation Act, 1955 and sub-section (2) of Section 58 of
Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the Governor of Andhra
Pradesh hereby issue the following amendment to the G.O. 1st as amended in G.
Os 2nd to 5th read above.
AMENDMENT
1. Sub Rule (2) of Rule 14 shall be substituted as follows:
14 (2). "Upon surrendering such affected area and vesting it with

the local authority or Urban Development Authority as the case
may be, the owner of the site would be entitled to a
Transferable Development Right (TDR) as given in Rule 15
below.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to construct extra floor with an

equivalent built up area for the area surrendered subject to
mandated public safety requirements.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as per
G. 0. Ms No 483 MA&UD Dept dated 24-08-1998,
( incentives to owners who surrender land affected in road
widening free of cost) subject to the following:
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a). The concessions are given in terms of height of the building

and setbacks including front setback subject to ensuring a
building line of 6 meters in respect of 30 meters wide roads,
and 3 meters in respect of roads 18 meters and below 30
meters wide and 2 meters in respect of roads below 18 meters
width.
b). The extent of concessions given shall be such that the total
built up area after concession shall not exceed the sum of built
up area allowed on total area without road widening and built
up area equivalent to surrendered area.
c). In case of plots less than 750 sq.meters, in addition to

concessions in setbacks and height, the cellar floor may be
allowed keeping in view its feasibility on ground.
d). In case of multi storied buildings, the relaxation in setbacks

shall be subject the stipulations of G.O. 4th read above.
e). The above concessions shall be considered at the level of

Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in
respect of cases falling in Greater Hyderabad Municipal
Corporation area and at the level of Vice Chairman ,
Hyderabad Urban Development Authority in respect of cases
falling in non Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, area."
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S.P. SINGH
To
The Commissioner and Director, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase A.P.
Hyderabad (in duplicate, with a request to publish the Notification in the
Extraordinary Gazette of A.P. dated: 01-04-2008, and furnish 1000 copies to
Government)
The Director of Town and Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, A.P. Hyderabad.
The Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations I Municipalities in the State,
through Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration.
The Vice chairman of all Urban Development Authorities in the State.
The Director General Fire Services.
The Chairperson, AP Transco.
The Managing Director, H.M.W.S&S.B, Hyderabad.
The Engineer in Chief (Public Health) Hyderabad.
The Commissioner& Inspector General of Registration & Stamps.
The Managing Director, AP Housing Board.
Copy to:
The Special Secretary to Chief Minister.
The P.S. to Minister (M.A).
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Government (MA&UD Dept)
The P.S. to Secretary to Government (M.A & U.D. Dept)
S.F/S.C.
SECTION OFFICER
ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (M) Department - Revised

Building Rules 2007 - Certain amendments - Orders - Issued
G. 0. Ms. No. 281 Dated: 01.04.2008

Read the following:
1. G.O. Ms. No. 678 M.A. & U.D. Department Dated 07-09-2007.
2. From the Commissioner and Special officer, Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporation Letter No.83/TPS/CCP/HO/GHMC/07/152,
Dated: 17-12-2007.
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ORDER:
In the reference second read above, the Commissioner and Special Officer,
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad has suggested amendment
to Rule 14 of the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006 for the reasons that i).
There has to be correlation between the road affected portion and floor area
compensated in order to avoid disparity, ii). In the case of smaller plots, in addition
to setback and height relaxation, other relaxation s such as allowing cellar floor may
also be considered to meet the parking requirements and iii). In case of multi storied
buildings the relaxation of setback should be with reference to the extent of land
surrendered with minimum setbacks.
Government after careful consideration of the above proposal, decide to

extend the same to Revised Building Rules 2007 also. Accordingly the following
Notification is issued.
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 585 of the Hyderabad

Municipal Corporation Act, 1955, Section 11 of the Visakhapatnam Municipal
Corporation Act, 1955, Section 11 of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Act
1981, Section 326 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965, and Section 58
of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975 the Governor of
Andhra Pradesh hereby issue the following amendment to the Rules issued in the
G.O. 151 read above.
AMENDMENT
1. Rule 14 of the Revised Building Rules 2007, shall be substituted as

follows:
14. "Upon surrendering such affected area and vesting it with the
local authority or Urban development authority a the case
may be , the owner of the site would be entitled to a
Transferable Development Right (TDR) as given in Rule 15
below.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to construct extra floor with an equivalent

built up area for the area surrendered subject to mandated public
safety requirements.
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OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as per G. 0. Ms

No 33 MA&UD Dept dated 03-03-2001,( incentives to owners
who surrender land affected in road widening free of cost)
subject to the following :
a). The concessions are given in terms of height of the building

and setbacks including front setback subject to ensuring a
building line of 6 meters in respect of 30 meters wide roads,
and 3 meters in respect of roads 18 meters and below 30
meters wide and 2 meters in respect of roads below 18 meters
width.
b). The extent of concessions given shall be such that the total
built up area after concession shall not exceed the sum of built
up area allowed on total area without road widening and built
up area equivalent to surrendered area.
c). In case of plots less than 750 sq. meters, in addition to

concessions in setbacks and height, the cellar floor may be
allowed keeping in view its feasibility on ground.
d). In case of High Rise Buildings the concessions in setbacks,

other than the front setback would be considered subject to
maintaining minimum clear setback of 7 meters on the sides
and rear side and such minimum setback area shall be clear
without any obstructions to facilitate movement of fire fighting
vehicles and effective fire fighting operation.
e). The above concessions shall be considered at the level of

Commissioner, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal corporation
in respect of cases falling in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal
Corporation area and at the level of Vice Chairman ,
Visakahapatnam Urban Development authority in respect of
cases falling in non Greater Visakahapatnam Municipal
Corporation."
"www .aponline.gov.in"
S.P. SINGH
To
The Commissioner and Director, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase AP.
Hyderabad (in duplicate, with a request to publish the Notification in the
Extraordinary Gazette of AP. dated: 01-04-2008, and furnish 1000 copies to
Government)
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, AP. Hyderabad.
The Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities in the State,
through Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration.
The Vice chairman of all Urban Development Authorities in the State.
The Director General Fire Services.
The Commissioner& Inspector General of Registration & Stamps.
The Managing Director, AP Housing Board.
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Copy to:
The Special Secretary to Chief Minister.
The P.S. to Minister (M.A).
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Government (MA&UD Dept)
The P.S. to Secretary to Government (M.A & U.D. Dept)
S.F/S.C.
SECTION OFFICER
ABSTRACT
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (M1) Department - The Andhra
Pradesh Revised Common Building Rules,2008 applicable to all Municipal
Corporations and the Urban Development Authorities, in the State except Greater
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation,
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Guntur Municipal Corporation, HUDA, HADA,
CDA, VUDA, VGTMUDA areas - Orders - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M1) DEPARTMENT
G.O. Ms. No.302 Dated: 15.04.2008
Read the following:
1. G.O. Ms. No. 423 M.A. & U.D. Department, dated: 31-7-1998
2. G.O. Ms. No. 86 M.A & U.D. Department, dated: 03-03-2006
4 G.O. MS. No. 623 M.A & U.D. Department, dated: 01-02-2006
5. G.O.MS. No. 17 M.A & U.D. Department, dated: 10-01-2007
7. GO Ms. No 744 M.A & U.D. Department dated: 04-10-2007
8. GO Ms. No. 279 M. A & U.D. Department dated: 01-04-2008
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0 RD ER:
In the reference 2nd read above, Government have issued the Hyderabad
Revised Building Rules, 2006. The said rules were amended in the G. Os 3rd to s"
and yth and 8th read above.
2. Government had decided to initially apply the said Hyderabad Revised
Building Rules, 2006, to the Hyderabad Development Authority Area and
subsequently to extend them to other urban areas I UDA areas of Andhra Pradesh.
In the G. 0. 5th read above, the said Hyderabad Revised Building Rules 2006, were
extended to the areas covered by Visakhapatnm Urban Development Authority, and
Vijaywada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority, and to the
Municipal Corporations of Greater Visakhapatnam, Vijaywada and Guntur
respectively.
3. In view of the above, now therefore Government have decided to apply the
said Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006, with suitable modifications to
Tirupati Urban Development Authority, Kakatiya Urban Development Authority,
Puttaparti Urban Development Authority, Basar Special Development Authority and
Rishi Valley Special Development Authority and to all other Municipal Corporations
areas of the State.
4. Therefore in supersession of the Rules issued vide G.O. Ms No. 423 M.A &
U.D. (M1) Department, dated 31-7-1998 and the Municipal Corporation of
Hyderabad Building By-laws 1981 to the extent specified in these Rules,
Government hereby issue the following Notification. The appended Notification shall
be published in the extraordinary issue of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated:
15.04.2008.
5. Specific approval of the Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal

Administration and Urban Development Department has been obtained for
publication of the Notification in the extraordinary issue of the Andhra Pradesh
Gazette. ·
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6. A copy of this Notification is available on the Internet and can be accessed

with the address www .aponline.gov.in
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 585 of the Hyderabad
Municipal Corporations Act, 1955; Section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipal
Corporations Act, 1994; and Section 58 of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas
(Development) Act, 1975, the Government of Andhra Pradesh make the following
Revised Building Rules 2008 in supersession of the rules issued in G.O. Ms. Nos.
423 M.A & U.D (M1) Department, dated 31.07.1998, viz.,
APPENDIX
(a) These Rules may be called the Andhra Pradesh Revised Building
Rules, 2008.
(b) They shall apply to all building activities in the Municipal Corporation
areas, and Urban Development Authority areas in the State other than
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Greater Visakhapatnam
Municipal Corporation, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation and Guntur
Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Urban Development Authority area
(HUDA), Hyderabad Airport Development Authority area (HADA),
Cyberabad Development Authority area (CDA), Visakhapatnam Urban
Development Authority area(VUDA), and Vijayawada Guntur Tenali
Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority areas(VGTMUDA)
(c) These rules shall apply to all building activities. All existing rules,
regulations, bylaws, orders relating to buildings that are in conflict or
inconsistent with these Rules shall stand modified to the extent of the
provisions of these rules.
(d) In case of Multiplex Complexes, the rules issued vide GO Ms No. 486
MA&U.D(M1 )Department dated 07.07.2007 shall be applicable.
2. Definitions:
1. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires;
(i) "Competent Authority" means:
(a) The Vice - Chairman of Urban Development Authority in the case of
Urban Development Authority areas;
(b) The Director of Town & Country Planning, Andhra Pradesh in case of
Municipal Corporations falling outside Urban Development Authority
areas
(ii) "Enforcement Authority" means the Commissioner of the Municipal
Corporation, the Commissioner of the Municipality or the Executive
Authority of the Gram Panchayat or a Special Unit created for the
purpose of sanctioning and monitoring building and development activity,
as the case may be.
(iii) "Height of building" means height measured from the abutting road and
in case of undulated terrain height can be considered as average of the
corresponding ground level or formation level of proposed site.
(iv) "High-Rise building" means a building 18 meters or more in height.
However, chimneys, cooling towers, boiler rooms/ lift machine rooms,
cold storage and other non-working areas in case of industrial buildings
and water tanks, and architectural features in respect of other buildings
may be permitted as a non-High Rise building. Buildings less than 18 m
including stilt floor/parking floor stand excluded from the definition of high-
rise buildings.
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{v) "Parking Complex / Parking Lot" means a premises either built or open
which is utilized purely for parking of vehicles and where parking fees is
collected by the owner and permitted in specific areas. The minimum site
shall be 300 square meters.
(vi) "Sanctioning Authority" means the Vice Chairman of Urban
Development Authority, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, the
Commissioner of the Municipality or the Executive Authority of the Gram
Panchayat or a Special Unit created for the purpose of sanctioning and
monitoring building and development activity as the case may be.
{vii) "Transferable Development Right" {TDR) means an award specifying
the built up area an owner of a site or plot can sell or dispose or utilize
elsewhere, whose site or plot is required to be set apart or affected for a
community amenity or development for public purpose in the Master
Plan/Statutory Plan or in road widening or covered in recreational use
zone, etc. and applicable only after such lands are vested with the local
body/ Urban Development Authority as the case may be. The award
would be in the form of a TDR Certificate issued by the Competent
Authority.
2. Terms and expressions which are not defined in these Rules shall have the
same meaning as in the respective rules / regulations / by-laws of the respective
local authorities and as defined in the National Building Code as the case may be,
unless the context otherwise requires.
3. Restriction on Minimum Building Plot Size along abutting roads in new

developments and layouts:
There shall be restriction on the minimum building plot size along the
abutting roads in all new development areas and new layouts as follows:
TABLE-I
Right-of-way (in Mts.) allowed (in sq. m) allowed (in sq m)
9 and below 12.2 100 2000
• Road/ Right-of-way means the total land width reserved for the road in the layout
I Master Plan I Development Plan I Development Scheme whether the road is
developed/formed or otherwise and includes the service road, if any, to be
provided in the given Right-of-Way.
• Further in all such new approved layouts, the minimum width of roads other than
cul-de-sac shall be 12.2 m (40 ft).
The above shall not be applicable to existing sites I plots.
4.1 Minimum Approach road requirement for sites in new areas / layout
areas:
No site or parcel of land shall be used for building activity unless it has a
clear and established approach road of minimum 9 m Black topped Road
provided by the developer / builder / owner at his own cost or deposits the
necessary cost for laying of the road by the sanctioning authority.
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4.2 Access conditions & Requirements for plots/sites abutting Ring roads /
Highways / Bypass Roads of 30 m and above identified in the Master
Plan / Zonal Development Plan:
In addition to the requirement of conformation to the minimum plot size along
the abutting roads, height and other requirements stipulated in these rules,
buildings abutting major roads of 30 metres and above width shall be
permitted only after black topped service road of 7 metres width with two-
lane carriageway is provided to the extent of the building in question within
the defined Right-of way. It shall be the responsibility of the developer /
builder / owner to provide the above service road of the standards fixed by
the Sanctioning Authority at his own cost. For the purpose of height of
proposed buildings, the total Right-of-way including the service road shall be
reckoned as the road width.
(a) No building / development activity shall be allowed in the bed of water
bodies like river, or nala, and in the Full Tank Level (FTL) of any lake, pond,
cheruvu or kunta / shikam lands.
(b) The above water bodies and courses shall be maintained as recreational /
Green buffer zone, and no building activity other than recreational use shall
be carried out within:
(i) The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) restricted area in case of areas
along the sea coast
(ii) 100 meters from the River edge outside Municipal Corporation /
Municipal limits and 50 meters within Municipal Corporation/ Municipal
limits. No permanent constructions/structures will be permitted within
the above-mentioned buffer zone.
(iii) 30 meters from the boundary of Lakes of area 1 O Ha and above;
(iv) 9 meters from the boundary of lakes of area less than 1 O Ha/ kuntas
/ shikam lands;
(v) 9 meters from the boundaries of major Canal, Vagu, etc.
(vi) 2 meters from the defined boundary of Nalas, Storm water drains, etc.
The above shall be in addition to the mandatory setbacks. Unless and
otherwise stated, the area and the Full Tank Level (FTL) of a lake /
kunta shall be reckoned as measured or given in the Survey of India
topographical maps/Irrigation Dept. records/Revenue records. The
above buffer zone may be reckoned as part of the building setback.
(c) Unless and otherwise specified in the Master Plan / Zonal Development
Plan,
• the space to be left in and around the major Canal / Vagu (including
the actual Canal / Vagu bed width and alignment) shall be minimum
15 m. This may be developed as Green Buffer/recreational and / or
utilized for road of minimum 9 m width, wherever feasible.
• In case of (b) (iii) above, in addition to development of
recreational/green belt along the foreshores of lake, a ring road or
promenade of minimum 12 m may be developed, wherever feasible;
while in respect of foreshores of River a river drive road of minimum
18 metres may be developed in the said 30 metre buffer zone.
• The above greenery/landscaping and development shall conform to
the guidelines and provisions of the National Building Code of India,
2005.
(d) For Building activity within the restricted zone near the airport or
within 500 m distance from the boundary of Defence areas / Military
establishments, necessary clearance from the concerned Airport
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Authority/ Defence Authority/ shall be obtained. For sites located within

the Air Funnel zone, prior clearance from the Airport Authority shall be
obtained
vertical and horizontal) of 3 m (10 ft.) shall be maintained between the
buildings and the High Tension Electricity lines, and 1.5 m for Low
Tension Electricity lines. ·
(f) In case of sites in the vicinity of oil/gas pipelines, clearance distance and
other stipulations of the respective authority shall be complied with.
(g) Distance shall be maintained between Railway boundary and building line
in accordance with the Railway Manual.
6. REQUIREMENTS OF APPROACH ROAD FOR BUILDING SITES/ PLOTS:
TABLE- II
Minimum abutting
{in meters)

AREAS/SETTLEMENT {GRAM KHANTAM/ABADI)
6*
• Residential Buildings - maximum permissible upto 1 Om height
• Non-residential buildings and mixed occupancies - maximum
permissible up to 12 m height

The type of buildincs & intensity of development shall be w.r.t. the abuttin ~ road width, viz.,
81 Non-High Rise Residential Buildings including Apartment 9*

Complexes; Buildings with shopping on GF and residences on
upper floor; Basic level social amenities like Nursery School /
Primary School/ Religious Place / Public Health Center /
Dispensary I Diagnostic Laboratory/ Police outpost/Post
Office/ Neighbourhood Library cum Community Center and all
buildinqs UP to 15 m heiqht
82 In addition to B 1 above.. High Rise Building/ Complex of 12
height above 18 m and up to 24 m; Group Housing Scheme;
Primary School, Middle school / Tutorial institution / General
Industry / Godown / Petrol/diesel Filling station; High School,
Junior College/ General Degree and other non-professional
College I Commercial Complex, Computer units/ Office
Building, ITES Complex, Nursing Home / Community Hall /
Function/Marriage Hall / Assembly Hall/Cinema Theater;
Service establishment/ Workshop;
Others not specified in the Table and all non high-rise
buildlnos uo to 18 m heioht
83 In addition to B 1 & B 2 above, High Rise buildings above 24 18
m and up to 30 m height; General Degree and other non-
professional College / Polytechnic, ITI; Professional ·College
Campus; Multiplex Complexes, Shonoinq Malls, Hospitals and
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all non high-rise buildings up to 18 m height

84 In addition to B 1 to B 3 above, High Rise Buildings above 24 24 ·
m heioht and up to 40 m heiaht
* Provided that in case of single plot sub-division approved by the sanctioning

authority, a means of access of minimum 3.6 m pathway may be considered tor
individual residential building and 6m for Apartment Complexes I Commercial
Complexes and other non-high rise buildings.
(i) Where the existing road is less than 6 m, building in the site would be
allowed after setting back the building 4.5 m from the center line of such
existing road and after leaving the front setback.
(ii) In case of existing buildings approved prior to these Rules, further
additions of floors on the earlier permitted building may be considered
either as per these rules or the then rules in force in respect of setbacks,
whichever is the applicant opts for. This will not apply for buildir,g
extensions or redevelopment ventures in such sites.
(iii) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way (whether existing
or proposed). In individual plots where a plot abuts two or more roads, the
setbacks along these abutting roads shall be as per the respective
building line of the roads.
(iv) All buildings shall be constructed in conformity with the zoning
regulations.
(v) The sites in old/existing built-up areas/congested areas/settlement (Gram
Khantam /Abadi) mentioned in (A) above shall be as notified by the local
bodies in consultation with the Competent Authority including areas
prohibited for High-Rise Buildings.
There are no plot size stipulations based on use or occupancy of the
building. However, the sites shall conform to the statutory Plan and zoning
regulations for permitting the building activity. The setbacks and height
stipulations given hereunder are applicable for all types of non-high rise
buildings.
7.1 MINIMUM SETBACKS & HEIGHT STIPULATIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF
NON-HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(BUILDINGS BELOW 18 m height inclusive of stilt/ parking floor):
(i) There are no specific Floor Area Ratio and plot coverage stipulations.
The permissible coverage would be as per the minimum setbacks to be
left within the given site. The minimum setbacks and permissible height
would be as per Table Ill below.
TABLE- Ill
Building line or minimum front setback (in Minimu

mt.) to be left m
SI.
Plot
Size Parking
Height
E
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0
Q.
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0
Q.
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0
Q.
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setbac
k/
setbac
N
(in permissible (in (\I o1S ~ o1S 0
ks on
provision T'""
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Sq.mts.)
mts.)
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remaini
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sides
0 0
.Q .Q (in
<C ~ <C
mts.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Less - 7 1.5 4 5 6 7.5 -
7
than 100
100 &
2 - 10 2 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
upto 200
Above
Stilt uoto 7 2 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
parking
3 200 &
floor Upto 10 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.5
upto 300
allowed
Above Stilt parking Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.5
4 300 & floor
Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.0
Uoto 400 allowed
5 400& floor
Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.5
unto 500 allowed
6 500 & floor Uoto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
upto 750 allowed Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
Above Stilt parking uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
750 & +One Unto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
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upto cellar floor
Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 4.0
1000 allowed
Stilt Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
Above
Parking+ 2 Uoto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
1000 &
8 Cellar Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5
upto
floors
1500 Below 18 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
allowed
1500 & + 2 Cellar Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5.0
9
upto floors
Below 18 3 4 5 6 7.5 6.0
2500 allowed
Stilt parking Uoto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 5.0
+ Maximum Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 6.0
Above
10 three Cellar
2500
floors Below 18 3 4 5 6 7.5 7.0
permitted
and shall be permissible subiect to the following conditions:
(i).
a) Buildings of height above 15mts. and below 18m height (inclusive of
parking floors) in SI.Nos.a, 9 and 10 of above Table, shall be permitted
only in such plots which abut roads of minimum 12mt. (40ft) width.
b) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building upto 15mts.
height of stilt floor shall not exceed 2.75 mt. In case of non-residential
occupancies on sites below 750 sq m, for parking a semi-basement of 3 m
height and with such height not exceeding 1.5 m above ground level may be
considered. In case of parking floors where mechanical system and lift are
provided, height of such parking floor upto 4.0mt. could be considered.
c) Wherever cellars/sub-basements are permissible, these are excluded from ·
height of building.
d) No Balcony projections shall be allowed to extend on to the minimum
setbacks. These if provided, shall be within minimum setback required to be
left. However, a portico without access to the top may be considered in the
front open space.
e) In case of SI.Nos. 4 to 1 o of above Table, stepped type buildings or
incremental type buildings may be allowed only in respect of individual
residential or educational I institutional buildings and such incremental
development would be considered only after a minimum time period of 5
years.
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f) As per the provrsions of the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999,
Commercial buildings of height 15mts. and above, and buildings of public
congregation like schools, Cinema theatres, function halls and other
assembly buildings on plot area of 500 sq.mts. and above or of height above
6mts. are required to obtain prior clearance from Fire Department from fire
safety point of view.
(ii For the purpose of these Rules, the following conversion from Meters-
Kilograms-Second (M.K.S) and Feet-Pound-Second (F.P.S) system shall be
reckoned:
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i) 3m = 10ft ii) 6m = 20ft iii) 7.5m=25ft iv) 9m= 30ft

v)12m=40ft vi) 15m=50ft vii) 18m=60ft viii) 24m=80ft
ix) 30m=100ft x) 45m= 150ft xi) 60 m = 200 ft.
(ii) The setbacks are to be provided after leaving the affected area of the
plot/site, if any, for road widening. In respect of owners who surrender
land affected in road widening free of cost under would be eligible for
concessions in setbacks under GOMs.No.33 MA, dated 03.02.2001 and
instructions issued by the Government in this regard from time to time.
(iii) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way (whether existing
or proposed).
(iv) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is through the means of a
chowk or inner courtyard or interior open space/duct, such open space
shall be open to sky and of area at least 9.0 sq m and no side shall be
less than 1.5m in case of buildings of height up to 12m and in case of
buildings of height above 12m no side shall be less than 2 metres.
(v) A strip of at least 1.0 m greenery/lawn along the frontage of the site within
the front setback shall be compulsorily developed and maintained with
greenery and trees.
(vi) For plots above 200 sq. m in addition to (v) above, a minimum 1 metre
wide continuous green planting strip in the periphery on remaining sides
are required to be developed and maintained as greenery and trees
within the setback. Rain water harvesting structures shall be provided in
the prescribed manner within the setbacks.
(vii) For all residential/institutional/industrial plots above 750 sq m, in addition

to (vi) and (vii) above, 5 % of the site area has to be developed as tot-
lot/landscaped area and trees planted and maintained. Such organized
open space could be in more than one location, shall be open to sky and
shall be of a minimum width of 3.0mts.
(viii) To enhance the streetscape in respect of 18 m and above roads, no front

compound wall is recommended along the front setback. Only iron grill or
low height green hedge and / or with sloping type planters is
recommended along such roads.
(ix) In all plots 750 sq m and above, provision shall be made for earmarking
an area of 6 sq m for the purpose of siting of public utilities like
distribution transformer, etc. within the owner's site and located in a
corner splay of setback, subject to mandated public safety requirements,
ensuring turning radius for vehicles etc.
(x) If the above greenery mentioned at (iv) to (vii) above and Rule 9.9 are not
provided and maintained and rain water harvesting structures are not
provided, 10% of additional Property tax every year would be imposed as
penalty by the sanctioning authority till the said condition is fulfilled.
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(xi) In case of plots 300 sq m and up to 750 sq. mt, it is permitted to transfer
up to one metre of setback from one side to any other side, and in case of
plots above 750 sq m, it is permitted to transfer up to 2 metres of setback,
which needs to be uniform at any given point, subject to maintaining of
minimum building line in the front.
(xii) In case of corner plots or plots abutting two or more roads, the front setback
shall be as per the building line for the respective abuttinq road width.
(xiii) For narrow plots, where the length is 4 times the width of the plot, the setbacks
on sides may be compensated in front and rear setbacks so as to ensure that
the overall aggregate setbacks are maintained in the site, subject to maintaining
a minimum of 1 metre on each side.
(xiv) The space between 2 blocks shall be as given Table-V.
(xv) The height of the building will be calculated after excluding the parking floors for
the purpose of computation of minimum setbacks to be left.
(xvi) Where all the owners of sites along an abutting road come forward for widening
of the road by undertaking preparation of a Road Development Plan which
would improve circulation in the area and duly approved by the competent
authority, and by leaving the area affected in the widening of such road free of
cost and implement it within one year, then higher height of the corresponding
widened road width would be considered for such sites.
(xvii) In case of plots up to 200 sq m, semi-detached houses with common wall and
height up to 10 m would be permissible with building line as given in above
Table and 1 metre setback on remaining sides
(xviii) Splay at road junctions, including Y-junctions shall be provided as follows:

• 3.0 m x 3.0 m offset/splay if the width of the road is 12 m or less;
• 4.5 m x 4.5 m offset/splay if the width of the road is above 12 m and upto
24 min width;
• 6.0 m x 6.0 m offset/splay if the width of the road is above 24
and in case of road junctions of different widths, a combination of the above as
the case may be shall be ensured.
The area of such splay would be deemed to form part of the road junction. No
compound wall or any structure shall be allowed to be constructed in the said
splay area
7.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS ABOVE 10 M HEIGHT
(a). PROVISION OF JOINT OPEN SPACE IN CERTAIN CASES

adjoining sites, in addition to the minimum setbacks required to be left, the
Fire Service Department may insist on the owner for providing Joint Open
Space between the proposed site and adjoining sites for mutual use during
fire and emergencies. The Joint open Space shall be reckoned from building
edge to building edge (inclusive of any type of projections). Such Joint open
space shall not be less than 6mt. in respect of non- high rise buildings on
plots 750 sq metres and above, and not less than 9mt. in respect of high-rise
buildings.
permanent compound wall of masonry or civil construction would be allowed.
The compound wall, if any, shall be of fencing type or collapsible type. The
greenery and landscaping shall be of soft type with lawns, grass, creepers
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and climbers and shrubs variety of plants and mountable in cases of

emergencies. The Joint open spaces shall be maintained to the satisfaction
of the Fire Service Department.
Clearance would be considered onlyatter the Builder/ Developer/ Owners
provide an undertaking to this effect.
(b) The building requirements and standards other than heights and setbacks
specified in the National Building Code of India, 2005 shall be complied with.
(c) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered
architects/ licensed builders/developers and licensed structural engineers.
The designs and building plans shall be countersigned by the owner,
licensed developer, registered architect, licensed engineer and a qualified &
licensed structural Engineer who shall be responsible for the supervision,
structural safety, earthquake safety, fire safety and specifications compliance
of such buildings. Buildings shall be designed for compliance with earth
quake resistance and resisting other natural hazards. The Completion
Certificate shall mention that the norms have been followed in the design and
construction of buildings for making the buildings resistant to earthquake and
natural hazards, compliance with structural safety and fire safety
requirements.
(d) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire and life safety
(e) Compliance of the parking requirements shall be as given in these rules. The
parking facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall be maintained to the
satisfaction of the sanctioning Authority.
(f) The applicant / builder / developer may provide for solar water heating
system in the building and solar lighting in the site for outdoor lighting within
the site.
(g) All Public and semi-public buildings / Assembly buildings / Commercial
complexes and such other public congregation buildings with covered area
above 300 sq m shall be designed and constructed to provide facilities to the
physically handicapped persons as prescribed in the National Building Code
of India, 2005.
(h) In all buildings irrespective of above height provisions, the requirements of
parts of the building like size and area requirements of habitable rooms,
kitchen, bathrooms and Water closets, other areas, corridor and staircase
widths, service ducts, etc. shall conform to the provisions of the National
Building Code of lndia,2005.
(i) All environmental aspects like provision of Rain water harvesting structures,
greenery, solar heating and lighting systems and provisions of the Andhra
Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act 2002 shall be complied in such of the
sites and Schemes where these are applicable.
As an encouragement for developing 'U' type buildings (under non-residential

category only) with central courtyards, the setbacks of sides and rear, except
the front setback, can be reduced provided:
(b) the minimum open space on sides and rear except front, shall be
• 1.5 m for building height upto 12 m,
• 6 m in case of high rise buildings 21 m height and buildings coming
under purview of AP Fire Act
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• and 7 m in respect of buildings 21 m - 30 m height.

Such high rise buildings and buildings coming under purview of AP Fire Act
need to obtain prior clearance from the Fire Services Department;
(c) the depth of such courtyard shall be at least 50% of the average building
depth.
9. REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS:

9.1 High Rise buildings / Complexes shall not be allowed in Congested
areas/existing areas and settlement areas/Abadi /Gram khantam areas.
9.2 The minimum size of plot for High Rise building shall be 2000 sq. m.
9.3 In respect of sites proposed for high rise buildings and affected in road
widening where there is shortfall of the net plot size, upto 10% of such
shortfall in net plot area would be considered with the proposed height
and corresponding minimum all round setbacks.
9.4 The building bulk, coverage and height shall be governed by the minimum
alround setbacks to be left, the organized open spaces to be left and the
height restrictions imposed by the Airport authority (if applicable) /
Defence authorities (if applicable) and Fire Services Department and the
City-level Impact fee on built up area required to be paid, as applicable.
9.5 Prior Clearance From Fire Dept. and Airport Authority:
For any High Rise building located in vicinity of airports as given in the
National Building Code, the maximum height of such building shall be
decided in consultation with the Airport Authority and shall be regulated by
their rules/requirements. Interstitial sites in the area which are away from
the direction of the Airport Funnel zone and already permitted with heights
cleared by the Airport Authority, shall be permitted without referring such
cases to the Airport Authority.
9.6 Every application to construct or reconstruct a High Rise building or
alteration to existing High Rise building shall be made in the prescribed
form and accompanied by detail plans floor plans of all floors along with
complete- set of structural drawings and detail specifications duly certified
by a qualified structural engineer. Necessary prior NOC shall be
submitted from the Airport Authority (if applicable) and Directorate of Fire
.services, along with the application.
9.7 The minimum abutting road width and all round open space for High rise
Building/ Complex shall be as follows:
TABLE-IV
Minimum alround
Minimum abutting road
open space on
Height of building width required
remaining sides
( in metres)
(in metres)*
(1) (2) (3)
Up to 21 mt. 12.2 7
Above 21 mt. & upto 24 mt 12.2 8
Above 24 m & up to 27 m 18 9
Above 27 m & upto 30 m 18 10
Above 30 m & up to 35 m 24 11
Above 35 m & upto 40 m 24 12
• For heights above 40 m, specific approval from the Government shall be

required;
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• The front open space shall be on the basis on the abutting road width and
shall be either as given in shall be either as given in Col. 3 of above Table IV
or the Building line given Table Ill whichever is more;
And shall be permissible sub;ect to the following conditions:

(i) The abutting road has to be black-topped with minimum 2 -lane carriageway.
Service roads where required as per these Rules, shall be minimum 7 m
wide with minimum 2-lane black topped carriageway.
(ii) For upper floors from 2nd floor onwards, balcony projection of up to 2 m may
be allowed projecting onto the open spaces.
(iii) The open space to be left between two blocks shall be equivalent to the open
space mentioned in Column (3) of above Table IV.
(iv) It is permitted to transfer upto two metres of setback from one side to the
other side, which needs to be uniform at any given point, subject to
maintaining of minimum setback of 7 m on all sides.
(v) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is through the means of a
chowk or inner courtyard or interior open space/duct, such open space shall
be open to sky and of area at least 25 sq m and no side shall be less than 3
m.
9.8 TOWER AND PODIUM TYPE HIGH RISE STRUCTURE may be allowed
with the following:
(a) For podium, i.e., Ground plus first floor: alround setbacks shall be 7 m
alround
(b) For the Tower block: The maximum permissible coverage and minimum
alround setbacks shall be 50 % of the Podium Block, and shall be at
least 3m from the Podium edge.
(c) The fire safety and fire escape measures for the Tower Block shall be

Such type of high rise building may be allowed with the following open space
requirements:
(a) At ground level Minimum 9 metres alround open
space for the first five floors
(b) At upper floors increase of 1 metre alround open space or more,
for every 5 upper floors or 15 m height or part thereof,
over and above the ground level open space of
minimum 9 metres.
9.10 Provision of greenery:

(a) In every high rise building site, an organized open space which shall
be utilized as greenery, tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. shall be provided
over and above the mandatory open spaces to be left in and around the
building. This space shall be at least 10% of total site area and shall be a
minimum width of 3mts. This may be in one or more pockets and shall be
open to sky.
(b) In addition to the above, a minimum 2 metres wide green planting
strip in the periphery on all sides within the setbacks are required to be
developed and maintained with greenery and trees in all high rise building
sites.
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(c) Rain water harvesting structures shall be provided in the prescribed

9.11 COMPLIANCE OF NATIONAL BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS FOR

AMENITIES AND FACILITIES IN ALL HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(ii) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered
architect, licensed builders/developers and licensed structural engineers. The
designs and building plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licensed
developer, registered architect, licensed engineer and a qualified & licensed
structural engineer who shall be responsible for the supervision, and structural
safety of the high-rise building and ensuring that such buildings are designed
for compliance with earth quake resistance and resisting other natural hazards,
and a fire engineer / fire consultant who shall be responsible fire and life
safety and specifications compliance in such buildings. The Completion
Certificate shall clearly mention that the norms for the above structural safety
and fire and life safety requirements have been followed in the design and
construction of buildings for making the buildings resistant to earthquake,
(iii) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire and life safety
executed under the planning, design · and supervision of qualified and
(iv) In addition to the required staircases and lifts, there shall be at least one fire
escape staircase and lift. These lifts shall be got certified from the
manufacturer's authorized Service technical personnel from time to time.
(v) Provision for power generator shall be made in such buildings.
(vi) Such buildings shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure fire and
safety requirements are met and maintained and shall comply in accordance
with the Fire Protection Requirements of National Building Code of India.
(vii) The facilities for providing fire protection and fire fighting facilities in such
buildings shall be in compliance with the stipulations laid down and clearance
requirements and facilities installed. The designs and installations regarding
fire protection and safety measures including exit requirements and smoke
containment and smoke management measures shall be undertaken through a
fire engineer/ fire consultant.
(viii) Compliance of the parking requirements shall be as given in these rules. The
parking facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall be maintained to the
satisfaction of the sanctioning Authority.
(ix) Such . buildings shall be provided with solar water heating system in the
building- and solar lighting in the site for outdoor lighting, etc. and give a bank
guarantee to this effect to the sanctioning authority for compliance of the
same.
(x) All High-Rise buildings with covered area above 300 sq m shall be designed
and constructed to provide facilities to the physically handicapped persons as
prescribed in the National Building Code of lndia,2005.
(xi) In all buildings irrespective of above height provisions, the requirements of
parts of the building like size and area requirements of habitable rooms,
kitchen, bathrooms and Water closets, other areas, corridor and staircase
widths, service ducts, etc. shall conform to the provisions of the National
Building Code of l~dia,2005.
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(xii) All environmental aspects like provision of Rain water harvesting structures,
greenery, solar heating and lighting systems and provisions of the Andhra
Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act 2002 shall be complied in such of the
sites and Schemes where these are applicable.
9.12 Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules or any other orders, the
minimum clear setback on the sides and rear sides of any high-rise building under
any circumstances and in cases where a concession or incentive is availed in terms
of setbacks shall not be less than 7 meters, and such minimum setback area shall
be clear without any obstructions including balcony projections, to facilitate
movement of fire fighting vehicles and for effective fire fighting operations.
10. REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT, GROUP HOUSING/

CLUSTER HOUSING/ RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES AND ROW HOUSING
SCHEMES:
10.1 Such developments shall be considered where the site is developed together
with buildings and all amenities and facilities and not disposed as open plots.
Scheme applications, in addition to the requirements under these Rules,
shall be accompanied by:
(i) A Services and Utilities Plan as per standards for water supply system,
drainage and storm water disposal system, sewerage system , rain water
harvesting structures, and for other utilities.
(ii) A landscaping plan including rain water harvesting and waste water recycling
details.
(iii) Parking & internal Circulation Plan along with Common pool parking area
plan, if any.
The above shall be drawn on suitable scale giving relevant details.
Schemes shall be 3000 sq m and the minimum abutting road width shall be
12 m wide and black topped. The internal roads may be of 9 m width in case
of non-high rise blocks.
10.4 In case of housing in large plots or blocks, the proposals should be promoted
with the immediate improvement of the accessibility of the site from the
nearest main road by way of an approved Road Development Plan by the
competent authority with a minimum width of 12 m which should be
implemented by the licensed developer within a period of three years. Any
road widening required shall be deemed to be approved under these Rules
and has to be adhered to by the owners/ local body/ licensed developer.
10.5 All Group Housing Schemes/ Group Development Schemes/ Cluster housing
/ Residential Enclaves and row type development schemes shall be
developed with complete infrastructure facilities and amenities.
10.6 These shall not be applicable in case of Government sponsored Housing
Scheme/ approved NGOs or private schemes, and the guidelines and
requirements as given in the National Building Code for Low Cost Housing /
Government orders shall be followed.
10. 7 No additional or proportionate open space charge need to be levied in such
Schemes.

Group Housing Schemes are reckoned as Apartment blocks in more than two
blocks. These could be high-rise or simple walk-up units. Group Development
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Schemes are reckoned as Building in two or more blocks in a campus or site,

and could be normal height buildings or high-rise blocks or combination of both.
The open spaces/setbacks for such type of Group Housing/ Group
development Scheme shall be as follows:
TABLE V
Distance to be
maintained from Distance between two
Height of building block
periphery and blocks
building block
uoto 10 mts. 3 mts. 2 mts.
Above 10 mts. & upto 12 4 mts. 3 mts.
mts.
Above 12 mts. & below 18 6 mts. 6 mts.
mts.
Above 18 mts. IAs per alround set-backs required under High Rise
IBuildinas aiven in Table IV
and shall be permissible subject to the following conditions:
(a) (i) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building below 15
mts. Height of stilt floor shall not exceed 3.0 mts.
(ii) Wherever Cellars are permissible these are excluded from
height of Building.
(iii) No Balcony Projection shall be allowed to extend onto the
minimum distances to be maintained & other open spaces.
(b) Common amenities and facilities like shopping center, community hall or
center I club house etc. are required to be provided which shall be 5 % of
the total built up area and shall be planned and developed in cases where
the units are above 100 in number and not be part of the residential blocks.
(c) A through public access road of 9 m width with 2-lane black-topped is to be
developed on any one side at the periphery/ as per suitability and feasibility
for the convenience of accessibility of other sites and lands located in the
interior. This may not be necessary in case where a peripheral road of
minimum 9 m width already exists.
(d) In case of blocks up to 12 m height, access through pathways of 6m width
branching out from the internal roads/loop road would be allowed. All.
internal roads and pathways shall be developed as per standards.
(e) Minimum of 10 % of site area shall be earmarked for organized open space
and be utilized as greenery, tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. and shall be
provided over and above the mandatory open spaces. This space may be
in one or more pockets and shall be open to sky.
(f) · All the roads and open spaces mentioned in various schemes in Rule 10
shall be handed over to the local authority free of cost through a registered
gift deed before the issue of Occupancy Certificate. The Society
/Association may in turn enter into an agreement with the local authority for
utilizing, managing and maintaining the roads and open spaces. In case of
any violation or encroachment, the local authority has the power to
summarily demolish the encroachments and resume back the roads and
open spaces and keep it under its custody.
10.9 ROW TYPE HOUSING/ ROW TYPE SHOPPING PRECINCTS:

(a). Minimum site area : 1000 sq m
(b). Minimum size of individual plots for row houses 50 sq m.
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Separation between two blocks shall not be less than 6 mt, which may be an
open space or an alley/pedestrian plaza.
(c). Minimum width of internal roads: 9 m ;
Internal cul-de-sac road of 6m with max. length 50 mt. is allowed
(d). Minimum open space : 1 o % of site area
(e). Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m for plots up to 125 sq m
(f). Minimum setbacks: Front 3m ; Rear 1.5 m
The setbacks in a row can be interchangeable, however the aggregate
setback shall be minimum 4.5 m.
(g). In case of very large projects more than 5 acres, common amenities and
facilities like shopping center, community hall/club house etc. are required to
be provided in 5 % of the area.
(h). In case of Row Type Shopping Precincts, common basement parking in one
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(a). Minimum site area: 1000 sq m
(b). minimum plot size for cluster house: 25 sq m with maximum
number of 20 houses in a cluster
(c). Minimum size of cluster open space: 36 sq m with a
minimum width of 6m
(d). Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m
(e). Minimum access road to the Cluster Housing Complex: 9 m
(f). Internal access may be through pedestrian paths of 6 m
(g). Minimum space between two clusters: 6m which may be utilized as
pathway/alley
(h). Building setbacks: No setbacks are needed for interior clusters as the lighting
and ventilation is either from the central open space of cluster and the
lighting and ventilation. For end clusters, the sides that are abutting peripheral
thoroughfare roads, the setback shall be as per the Building line given in Table
Ill.
(a) Residential Enclaves would be allowed as gated developments that are
exclusive housing areas with common compound wall with access control
through gates and having their own facilities and amenities. The housing
units may comprise of row houses, semi-detached, detached or
Apartment blocks or a mix or combination of the above. The building
requirements would be as per the given type of housing.
(b) Residential enclaves would be permitted only in those sites that give
through access of minimum 9 m peripheral road for the neighboring plots
or lands that are located in the interior. They would be governed by good
design standards and not impinging on the overall accessibility and
circulation network of the area.
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(d) Size of plots and height permissible: as per type of housing and
requirements as given above for the respective type of housing.
(f) Building setbacks: As per type of housing & requirements given above for
the said type of housing and as per Table Ill. Semi-detached buildings
may also be allowed. The height of such buildings shall not exceed 1 O
mts. The set-backs shall be as per Table Ill.
10.12 Technical approval by Director of Town & Country Planning:

The proposals in respect of High Rise buildings and all gated community
development/ Group Housing developments, Apartment Complexes, approved by
the Director of Town & Country Planning in case of non-urban development
authority and by the concerned Vice Chairman in respect of the Urban development
Authority areas. The proposasl in respect of High Rise Buildings shall be scrutinized
by a Committee consisting of the following members:
a). Municipal Commissioner/Vice Chairman of UDA - Member
b). Regional Deputy Director of Town Planning - Member
c). Superintending Engineer, Public Health Dept. - Member
d). A Senior practicing Architect
(to be nominated by DTCP/VC of UDA) - Member
e). City Planner/Town Planning Officer of local body
/Planning Officer of UDA --Member-Convener
The Committee shall give its recommendations within one week to the
Director of Town & Country Planning/Vice-Chairman of Urban Development
Authority, as the case may be.
11.1 In all Complexes including Residential Complexes, Hotels, restaurants and
Lodges, business buildings, commercial buildings, Institutional buildings like
hospitals, Educational buildings like schools and colleges, multi-storied
buildings/Complexes, etc and all other non-residential activities provision
shall be made for parking spaces as per the following requirements:
TABLE VI

In
Category of building/activity Municipalities
In Municipal
and rest of
Corporation
Development
Area
Authorities
areas
Shopping Malls*, Information
Technology Enabling Services 40% 30%
Complexes
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Hotels, restaurants, lodges, Cinema

halls, business buildings, other
commercial buildings, Kalyana 30% 25%
Mandapams, Offices, & non-residential
high-rise buildings / Complexes
Residential Apartment Complexes,
Hospitals, Institutional buildings,
Industrial buildings, Schools, Colleges & 20% 20%
other educational buildings,
Godowns and other uses
* Parking and other requirements in case of Multiplex Complexes shall be

governed by the provisions of Multiplex rules.
11.2 The parking spaces may be provided in (for all Schemes):

(i) basements or cellars allowed upto 3.25 m height, in one or more levels/multi-
level and such cellars shall be allowed in plots 750 sq m and above ; or
(ii) on stilt floor or in upper parking floors (at any level)- the height of such
parking floor shall be allowed upto 2.75 m height;
(iii) in the open space over / setbacks (except the front setback) to be left
around the building with adequate vehicular access, aisle, drives, ramps
required for maneuvering of vehicles, or
(iv) common pool parking area (in the case of Group Housing
Scheme/Residential enclave/Cluster housing/Row housing schemes) or
(v) a combination of any or all the above
(vi) In case of non-residential occupancies on sites below 750 sq metres, for
parking a semi-basement of 3 metres height and with such height not
exceeding 1 .5 m above ground level may be considered.
(i) Common and Continuous cellar parking floors between adjoining buildings
would be allowed depending upon structural safety aspects, mutual
agreement between owners, etc.
(ii) The parking spaces shall be efficiently designed and clearly marked and
provided with adequate access, aisle, drives and ramps required for
maneuvering of vehicles.
(iii) Stilt floor/ sub-basement /Cellar parking floor shall be used only for parking
and not for any habitation purpose. Misuse of the area specified for parking
of vehicles for any other use shall be summarily demolished / removed by
the Enforcement Authority.
(iv) For parking spaces in basements and upper storeys of parking floors, at
least two ramps of minimum 3.6 m width or one ramp of minimum 5.4 m
width and adequate slope shall be provided. Such ramps may be permitted
in the side and rear setbacks after leaving sufficient space for movement of
fire-fighting vehicles. Access to these may also be accomplished through
provisions of mechanical lifts wherein the height of the parking floor upto
4.25 m is allowed wherein each parking level would be reckoned as a
parking floor for the purpose of computation of total parking requirement.
The sanctioning authority shall take an Undertaking for compliance with
regard to mechanical parking facilities and closure of such building in case
the owner fails to provide the required parking facility.
(v) Basement/cellar shall be set back at least 1.5 m from the property line and
in case of more than one cellar 1 metre additional setback for every
additional cellar floor shall be insisted.
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(vi) Up to 10% of cellar may be utilized for utilities and non-habitation purpose
like NC Plant room, Generator room, STP, Electrical installations, Laundry,
and such other similar utilities.
(vii) Space over and above 6m in front setback may be considered as off-street
parking space.
(viii) Visitors' parking to be provided shall be 1 O % of the area mentioned in
Table VI, which is over and above the required parking area, and may be
accommodated in the mandatory setbacks other than the front setback,
wherever such setbacks are more than Sm.The Visitors' Parking facility
shall be open to all visitors.
(ix) In respect of Apartment Complexes / Building / Block, in sites up to 750 sq
m the Parking requirement shall be deemed to be met if the entire stilt floor
is left for parking.
(x) A WC I Toilet facility shall be provided for watch and ward in the stilt floor.
To encourage parking complexes, Parking lots and enclaves, owners who develop
parking complexes/ Parking lots, the following incentives would be considered:
a) equivalent built up area of such Parking Complex / or area of Parking lot as
the case may be would be considered as Transferable Development right by
the sanctioning authority.
b) In an existing area/locality where an owner or two or more owners come
together and develop combined or common parking Complex, pedestrian
plaza / subway, or improve/facilitate additional access by linking with
surrounding roads etc for public usage are provided, as part of their premises
/ land development/improving the urban design aspects, additional bonus
built up area/ TDR would be considered by the sanctioning authority.
c) The setbacks for Parking Complexes shall be as follows:
front - as per building line setbacks on remaining sides - 50% of setbacks
given in Table Ill ·
d) No fees and other charges shall be charged by the Sanctioning Authority for
the area/floors developed as Parking Complex/ Parking lot;
e) A moratorium on property tax for 5 years would be considered;
f) For the next 5 years - Property tax shall be levied on the lowest slab of
g) Such parking facility enclaves may be permitted along or off main

commercial roads, city center, close to Bus stations, Railway Stations and
any public transport system so as to encourage use of public transport, etc.
Access to these parking spaces in such Complexes may be accomplished
through provision of mechanical lifts. Such areas may be identified by the
sanctioning authority and notified to public every year by 1st April.
12. RESTRICTIONS ON PROJECTIONS ALLOWED IN MANDATORY OPEN

SPACES:
(i) No balcony projections or corridor may be permitted beyond the setbacks i.e.,
These, if provided for, shall be set back as per the minimum mandatory open
spaces and the setback shall be clear from the edge of the balcony or corridor.
(iii) In case of non-high rise buildinq plots more than 300 sq m:
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a. Sump, septic tank, well and a servant quarter, may be allowed in the
rear and side open spaces.
These shall need to be setback at least 1.5 m from the property or
boundary line of the plot.
b. Parking sheds, generator room may be allowed in the rear and side
. open spaces.
c. In the front setback only a security guard booth of 2 sqm may be
allowed.
The height of the mentioned accessory buildings shall not be more
than 2.50 m and shall not occupy more than 1/41h of the plot width.
These shall be so located so that they do not hinder the fire safety
measures and operations.
For certain areas as well as sites abutting major roads of 30 mt and above,
the Sanctioning Authority may enforce urban design and architectural control.
These shall be detailed out keeping in view the development conditionality
and requirements given in these Regulations and the National Building Code
norms. For this purpose, urban design and architectural control sheets I
Plans approved by the Sanctioning Authority shall be complied with.
14. Obligations of the owner and licensed developer/builder / licensed

technical personnel to implement and develop the Master
Plan/Statutory Plan circulation network and specific land uses:
(1) Where any land or site or premises for building is affected in the statutory
plan/ Master Plan road or circulation network or an road required to be
widened as per a Road Development Plan, such area so affected in the road
or circulation network shall be surrendered to the Sanctioning Authority by
the owner of land. No development permission shall be given unless this
condition is complied with.
(2) Upon surrendering such affected area and vesting it with the local authority
or Urban Development Authority as the case may be, the owner of the site
would be entitled to a Transferable Development Right (TOR) as given in
Rule 15 below.
OR
area for the area surrendered subject to mandated public safety
requirements.
OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as given in GOMs.No.33 MA,
dated 03.02.2001 respectively (incentives to owners who surrender land affected in
road widening free of cost) and concessions in set-backs including the front set-
back (subject to ensuring a building line of 6m in respect of roads 30m and above,
3mt in respect of roads 18m and below 30mts. and 2mt. in respect of roads less
than 18mt.) and a minimum of 7m in respect of high rise buildings. The extent of
concession given shall be such that the total built up area after concession shall not
exceed the sum of built up area allowed on total area without road widening and
built up area equivalent to surrendered area. The concessions shall be considered
at the level of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation in respect of cases falling in
Corporation area, and at the level of Vice Chairman the UDA in respect of cases
falling in other areas of the UDA area.

Grant of Transferable Development Right (TOR) may be considered by the
Competent Authority for the following areas subject to the owner complying with the
conditions of development above, as per the following norms:
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(a) For the Master Plan road network undertaken and developed: equivalent to
100 % of built up area of such area surrendered.
(b) For conservation and development of lakes I water bodies I nalas foreshores &
Recreational buffer development with greenery, Open spaces earmarked in
Master Plan, etc: equivalent to 50 % of built up area of such area developed at
his cost.
The TDR may be arrived at on the basis of relative land value and equivalent
amount in both export and import areas, as per the Registration Department
records. The Competent authority shall have the discretion in the matter of
applicability of TDR. The TDR shall not be allowed in unauthorized buildings/
structures/ constructions and shall be considered only after the land is vested
with the local authority/UDA. The TDR Certificate would be issued by the
Competent authority would be valid or utilized/ disposed only within the
concerned local body area and as per guidelines and conditions prescribed by
the Competent Authority.
16. LEVY OF SPECIAL FEES AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN

AREAS:
The Sanctioning Authority with the specific approval of the Government.may,
when implementing such Projects, levy Special fees and other fees I charges for
lands/ sites/ premises abutting or in the vicinity of the Ring Road or other highways
/ major roads or the Mass Rail Transit System I Light Rail Transit / MMTS route/
BRTS route indicated in the Master Plan, at the rates and procedure prescribed by
the Government.
17. CITY LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEES APPLICABLE IN

CERTAIN CASES:
(1) With a view to ensuring development of City Level Infrastructure facilities and
Type I: Buildings up to height 15 m excluding stilt parking floor
Type II: Buildings of height above 15 m (excluding stilt floor)
The City level Infrastructure Impact Fees would be levied for
Buildings under Type II above as follows:
• First 15 m or 5 floors (whichever is less): No levy of Impact fee.
• For any additional floors or part thereof: at differential rates

specified in Table below:
TABLE VII
Heioht of Buildinq (in metres) and rate in Rs. per sq m of built up area*
Occupancy/ Above 15 Above 21 Above 30 Above 50 m
Use m & up to m & up to m & up to
21 m 30 m 40m
350 500 1000 2000
Residential Other areas of UDA Area
175 350 750 1500
Commercial, 3000
500 1000 2000
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Offices, ITES Other areas of UDA Area

350 500 1000 2000
I I I
Institutional, Municipal Corporation Area
educational & 175 350 750 1500
Others (except I I I
Industrial Other areas of UDA Area
sheds/factories) 100 200 400 800
I I I
* In case of Multiplex Complexes, the rates given in the Multiplex Rules shall apply.
(1) Alternatively, the owner may be allowed to utilize TOR given in Rule 14
above, for such built up area to the extent permissible wholly or use the
same in combination of both TOR and the differential impact fee for the
proposed additional built up area that is permissible under these Rules /
Provisions. The Government may revise the above rates from time to
time.
(2) The above rates shall not be applicable for Government Departments and
public agencies like Urban Development Authority, APIIC and local
bodies.
maintained in a separate escrow account by the Competent authority and
50% utilized for development of infrastructure in the same area and
balance utilized towards improvement of city level capital infrastructure in
the area and for development of infrastructure/Master Plan road network.
An Infrastructure Plan and Action Plan for implementation is required to
be undertaken by the Competent authority and the said Fund utilized
accordingly.
18. INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS LEAVING MORE SETBACKS/ INSTALLING

SOLAR HEATING & LIGHTING SYSTEM /RAINWATER HARVESTING/
RECYCLING OF WASTE WATER:
The following incentives in terms of rebate in Property tax will be given by the
local authority for owners or their successors-in-interest who:
stipulated in these Rules:
Leaving 1.5 times the minimum setbacks in all sides: 1 O % rebate*
Leaving 2.0 times the minimum setbacks on all sides: 20 % rebate*
* The setbacks has to be on all sides to qualify for the rebate. Leaving more
on one side and the minimum on other sides would not qualify for such
rebate.
(b) Install and use solar heating and lighting system: 1 O % rebate.
(c) Undertake both recycling of waste water and rain water harvesting
structures: 10 % rebate
(d) Where owners provide at least 25% additional parking space over and
above the minimum specified in Rule 11, they would be allowed for a
rebate of 10 % in property tax.

a) · The Sanctioning /Competent Authority shall along with the Building
Application levy and collect 2% of the Building Permit / License fees, subject
to a maximum of Rs.10,000 as initial fees. The balance building permit /
License Fees together with other fees and Charges shall be levied and
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collected before the issue of permission/sanction. In case of rejection of

application, the above initial fees would be forfeited.
b) No fees and charges would be levied for parking spaces provided in any
floor.
a) that Building Permit fees collected by the UDA will be transferred to local
bodies and the development charges collected by local bodies shall be
remitted in a separate account and transferred to the UDA.
20. COMPLIANCE BY OWNER FOR ENSURING CONSTRUCTION IS AS PER
SANCTIONED PLAN:
a) The owner and builder/developer shall give an Affidavit duly notarized to
the effect that in the case of any violation from the sanctioned building
plan, the Enforcement Authority can summarily demolish the violated
portion. In respect of Apartment Buildings, the owner or builder shall
give a Declaration duly specifying the number of floors permitted, along
with the extent of each floor. In case of any violation with regard to the
Declaration, the Enforcement Authority can demolish the violations.
b) Before the release of the building sanction by the sanctioning authority,
the owner of the plot/site is not only required to produce the original
Sale Deed, registered under the provisions of the Indian Registration
Act, 1908 for the perusal of the sanctioning authority and cross
verification with the attested copy submitted with the building
application, but also shall be required to demarcate the setbacks and
open spaces at the site.
c) The owner is required to hand over the ground floor area for first floor or
the second floor area, as the case may be, or 10% of the total built-up
area, whichever is less, to the sanctioning authority by way of a
Notarized Affidavit. The Notarized Affidavit shall be got entered by the
sanctioning authority in the Prohibitory Property Watch Register of the
Registration Department. Then only the Building sanction will be
released and the owner shall be allowed to commence the construction.
)a, However in respect of group housing schemes like row houses /
independent houses / cluster housing / residential enclaves, 5% of the
units shall be handed over to the urban development authority/
sanctioning authority by way of a Notarized Affidavit.
)a, Individual buildings in plots upto 300Sq.mts. with height upto 6mts.
and Industrial buildings are exempted from the above conditions.

(i) Occupancy Certificate shall be mandatory for all buildings. No person shall
occupy or allow any other person to occupy any building or part of a building
for any purpose unless such building has been granted an Occupancy
Certificate by the Sanctioning Authority. Partial Occupancy Certificate may
be considered by the Sanctioning authority on merits i.e. flats I units or area
within a complex which have fulfilled all the \requirements in addition to basic
facilities like lifts, water supply, sanitation, drainage, roads, common lighting
etc. However, in respect of individual buildings in plots upto 300 Sq.mts. with
height upto 6mts Occupancy Certificate is optional.
(ii) The owner shall submit a notice of completion through the registered
architect and licensed builder/developer along with prescribed documents
and plans to the Sanctioning Authority. The Sanctioning Authority on receipt
of such notice of completion shall undertake inspection with regard to the
following aspects:
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(d) Abutting road width
and shall communicate the approval or refusal of the Occupancy Certificate
within 15 days or may issue the same after levying and collecting
compounding fee, if any, as follows:
(iii) The sanctioning authority is empowered to compound the offence in relation
to setback violations (other than the front setback) upto 1 O % in respect of
individual residential buildings, duly recording thereon the reasons for
violations in writing. This provision is made to take care of unintentional and
minor violations in setbacks by the individual plot owners. The rate of
Compounding fee shall be a minimum rate of Rs.1000 per sq m of built up
area on each floor in Municipal Corporation areas and at the rate of Rs.500
per sq m in case of other Municipal areas and UDA areas, and the
Government may revise this rate from time to time. Compounding of such
violation shall not be considered for buildings constructed without obtaining
any sanctioned plan. These fees shall be maintained in a separate escrow
account and utilised towards improvement of the roads and public open
spaces development in the area.
service Department and the Occupancy Certificate shall be issued only after
clearance from the Fire Services Department with regard to Fire and life
Safety requirements.
(iv) The functional/line agencies dealing with electric power, water supply,
drainage and sewerage shall not give regular connections to the building
unless such Occupancy Certificate where required is produced, or
alternatively may charge 3 times the rate till such time Occupancy
Certificate is produced. This condition shall also be applicable to all
unauthorized constructions and buildings constructed without sanctioned
building plan. In addition to the above, the local body shall collect every
year two times the property tax as penalty from the owner/occupier till such
time the Occupancy Certificate is obtained.
(v) The Registration Authority shall register only the permitted built up area as
per the sanctioned building plan and only upon producing and filing a copy
of such sanctioned building plan in original. On the Registration Document
it should be clearly mentioned that the registration is in accordance with the
sanctioned building plan in respect of setbacks and number of floors.
(vi) The financial agencies/institutions shall extend loan facilities only to the
permitted built up area as per the sanctioned building plan.
22. ENFORCEMENT
A) In addition to the enforcement powers and responsibilities given in the

respective laws to the local authority, in respect of these Rules:
(i) The Enforcement Authority concerned shall be wholly and severally
responsible for ensuring and maintaining the road right of way/width and
building restrictions as given in these Rules. The Enforcement Authority
shall particularly check all buildings/structures for any violations along all
main roads/public roads and take action to remove these.
(ii) The Enforcement authority shall summarily remove any violation or
deviation in building construction in maintaining the road widths and
building line.
B) The Licensed technical personnel including the Builder to whom License has
been accorded by the sanctioning authority concerned are wholly and
severally responsible for ensuring that the building is constructed as per the
sanctioned Building Plan. If any breach or laxity is found against them in this
regard, action shall be taken against the concerned licensed technical
personnel for black-listing and this would entail not only debarring them from
practice in the entire State for 5 years, but also cancellation of their license
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besides being prosecuted under the relevant laws / code of conduct by the
sanctioning authority. ·
C) Constitution of Town Planning and Building Tribunal:

The Government shall constitute a Town Planning and Building Tribunal for
dealing with all town planning, enforcement and building issues by making
necessary amendment to the relevant laws.
D) Constitution of Building Ombudsman:

The Government may constitute a Building Ombudsman for dealing with all
complaints of building violations, shortfall in building standards, services and
specifications and safety aspects. The Government shall separately work out
the procedure, role and details of the functioning of the Building Ombudsman.
Sanction of building permission by the Sanctioning Authority shall not mean
responsibility or clearance of the following aspects:
(i). Title or ownership of the site or building
(ii). Easement Rights
(iii). Variation in area from recorded areas of plot or a building or on ground
(iv). Structural Reports, Structural Drawings and structural aspects
(v). Workmanship, soundness of structure and materials used,
(vi). Quality of building services and amenities in the construction of building
(vii). The site/area liable to flooding as a result of not taking proper drainage
(viii). Other requirements or licenses or clearances required for the site/ premises
or activity under various other laws.
24. LICENSING OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS,

TOWN PLANNERS, ENGINEERS & OTHER TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
MADE MANDATORY:
technical personnel shall be allowed to undertake development/do business/
practice in a Municipal Corporation/ UDA area unless they are licensed with
the sanctioning authority of the respective area. Architects shall be required to
be registered with the Council of Architecture.
(b) The engaging of the services of a licensed developer/builder shall be
mandatory for Apartment Buildings, Group Housing Schemes, all types of
gated developments mentioned in Rule 10, all High-Rise Buildings, and all
commercial complexes.
Developments undertaken for construction of individual residential houses,
normal educational /institutional /industrial buildings and developments
undertaken by public agencies are exempted from the above condition.
(c) Any developer/builder undertaking development or any firm doing property
business in any Municipal Corporation / UDA or soliciting property
sale/transactions or advertising as such in case of above, shall necessarily
mention the details of it's license number, license number of the licensed
developer to whom the approval is given by the said Municipal Corporation I
UDA, together with the permit number and it's validity for information and
verification of public/prospective buyers.
(d) Absence of the above or suppressing of the above facts or in the case of other
licenses and other technical personnel who violate the conditions would invite
penal action including debarring of the real estate firm/development firm I
company from practice in the entire State for 5 years besides prosecution
under the relevant laws/ code of conduct by the sanctioning authority.
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(e) Any licensed developer / builder / other technical personnel who undertake
construction in violation of the sanctioned plans shall be black-listed and this,
this would entail cancellation of their license besides being prosecuted under
the relevant laws / code of conduct.
(f) The format for application forms for licencing of developers / builders, real
estate firms, town planners, architects, engineers, other personnel, and other
conditions shall be as prescribed by the Competent Authority.

S.P.SINGH
To
The Commissioner of Printing, Stationary and Stores Purchase A.P. Hyderabad,
with a request to publish in the Extraordinary Gazette Dated : 15-04-2008 and
furnish 1000 copies to Government.
The Vice-Chairman, Tirupati Urban Development Authority,
Kakatiya Urban Development Authority,
Sri Satya Sai Urban Development Authority,
Basar Special Development Authority,
Rishi Valley Special Development Authority.
The Commissioners, Municipal Corporation of Warangal / Tirupati /Rajahmundry /
Kurnool / Anantapur / Kakinada / Eluru / Nizamabad / Nellore / Kadapa, through
Commissioner and Director Municipal Administration, A.P. Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Hyderabad
The Director of Town & Country Planning, AP, Hyderabad.
The Collectors of all Districts in the State.
Sc/Sf.
// FORWARDED: BY ORER //
SECTION OFFICER
AB ST R A C T
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department - Andhra Pradesh

Municipalities Development Control Rules 2008 - Orders - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M1) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.569 Dated: 23-8-2008

Read the following: -
1. G.0.Ms.No. 422 MA&UD (M1)Dept Dated 31-07-1998

2. G.O.Ms.No.737 M.A & U.D (M1) Dept Dated 3-10-2007
3. Objections and Suggestions called for vide Memo No. 24282/M 1 /2007
dated 10-12-2007, and published in the A.P. Extraordinary Gazette, dated
10-12-2007
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0 RD ER: -
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 326 of the A.P. Municipalities Act
1965 and Sub Section (1) of Section 44 of the A.P. Town Planning Act, 1920, and in
supersession of the orders issued in the G.O. 1st read above and as amended from time to
time, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issue the following Development Control
Rules for Municipalities in the State. Any inconsistency, contradiction or conflict that may
arise in the said existing rules/ bylaws/ regulations, etc., such inconsistency/ contradiction or
conflict shall stand modified and to that extent, the provisions in these rules shall apply.
a. These Rules may be called "A.P. Municipalities Development Control

Rules,2008."
b. These rules shall be applicable to all the Municipalities/ Nagar Panchayaths
constituted under the provisions of A.P. Municipalities Act, 1965 and excluding
the Municipalities, which are within the jurisdiction of any Urban Development
Authority and shall come into force from the date of publication of the Notification
in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
c. These rules shall apply to all building activity. All existing rules, regulations,
bylaws, orders that are in conflict or inconsistent with these Rules shall stand
modified to the extent of the provisions of these rules.
d. In case of Multiplex complexes, the Rules issued vide GO. Ms. No. 486 MA & UD
(M 1) Department dated 07-07-2007, shall be applicable.
2. Definitions:
1. In these Rules unless the context otherwise requires;

(i) 'Competent Authority' means the Director of Town & Country Planning,
(ii) "Enforcement Authority" means the Commissioner of the Municipality/ Nagar
Panchayath or the Executive Authority of a Special Unit created for the
purpose of monitoring and enforcement of building and development activity.
(iii) "Height of building" means height measured from the abutting road and in
case of undulated terrain height can be considered as average of the
corresponding ground level or formation level of proposed site.
(iv) "High-Rise building" means a building 18 meters or more in height. However,
chimneys, cooling towers, boiler rooms/ lift machine rooms, cold storage and
other non-working areas in case of industrial buildings and water tanks and
architectural features in respect of other buildings may be permitted as a non-
High Rise building. Buildings less than 18 m including stilt floor/parking floor
stand excluded from the definition of high-rise buildings.
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(v) "Parking Complex/Parking Lot" means premises either built or open which is
utilized purely for parking of vehicles and where parking fees is collected by
the owner and permitted in specific areas. The minimum site shall be 500
sq.meters
(vi) "Sanctioning Authority" means the Commissioner of the Municipality or a
Special Unit created for the purpose of sanctioning and monitoring building
and development activity.
(vii) "Transferable Development Right" (TOR) means an award specifying the built
up area an owner of a site or plot can sell or dispose or utilize elsewhere,
whose site or plot is required to be set apart or affected for a community
amenity or development for public purpose in the Master Plan/statutory plan
or in road widening or covered in recreational use zone, etc .. The award
would be in the form of a TOR Certificate issued by the Competent Authority,
only after such lands vest with Local authority.
3. Terms and expressions which are not defined in these Rules shall have the same
meaning as in the respective rules / regulations / by-laws of the respective local
authorities and as defined in the National Building Code as the case may be, unless the
context otherwise requires.
4. Restriction on Minimum Building Plot Size along abutting roads in new developments
and layouts:
There shall be restriction on the minimum building plot size along the abutting roads in
all new development areas and new layouts as indicated in Table-I.
TABLE-I
Right-of-wav (in Meters) allowed (in sq. m) allowed (in sq m)
9 and below 12 100 2000
• Road Right-of-way means the total land width reserved for the road in the layout /
Master Plan / Development Plan / Development Scheme whether the road is
developed/formed or otherwise and includes the service road, if any, to be provided.
• Further in all such new approved layouts, the minimum width of roads other than cul-
de-sac shall be 12 meters(40ft)
4.1 Minimum Approach road requirement for sites in new areas/layout areas:
No site or parcel of land shall be used for building activity unless it has a clear and
established approach road of minimum 9 meters WBM provided by the
developer/builder/owner at his own cost or deposits the necessary cost for laying of
the road by the sanctioning authority.
4.2 Access conditions & Requirements for plots/sites abutting Ring roads / Highways /
Bypass Roads of 30 meters and above identified in the Master Plan / Zonal
Development Plan:
In addition to the requirement of confirming to the minimum plot size along the
abutting roads, height and other requirements stipulated in these rules, buildings
abutting major roads of 30 meters and above width shall be permitted only after
black topped service road of 7 Meters width with two-lane carriageway is provided to
the extent of the building in question within the defined Right-of way. It will be the
responsibility of the developer / builder/ owner to provide the above service road of
the standards fixed by the Sanctioning Authority at his own cost. For the purpose of
height of proposed buildings, the total Right-of-way including the service road shall
be taken as the Road width.
4.3 The money so levied and collected under Rule 4.1 and 4.2 above shall be
maintained in a separate exclusive account by the sanctioning authority and utilised
only for this purpose.
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(a) No building/ development activity shall be allowed in the bed of water bodies
like River or nala and in the Full Tank Level (FTL) of any lake, pond, cheruvu
or kunta /shikam lands.
recreational/Green buffer zone and no building activity other than recreational
use shall be carried out within:
(i) The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) restricted area in case of areas along
the sea coast.
(ii) 100 meters from the River edge outside Municipal limits and 50 meters within
Municipal limits. No permanent constructions/structures will be permitted
within the above-mentioned buffer zone.
(iii) 30 meters from the boundary of Lakes of area 10 Hectares and above;
(iv) 9 meters from the boundary of lakes of area less than 10 Hectares / kuntas /
shikam lands;
(v) 9 meters from the boundaries of Canal, Vagu, etc.
(vi) 2 meters from the defined boundary of Nalas, storm water drains etc.
Unless and otherwise stated, the area and the Full Tank Level (FTL) of a lake
/ kunta shall be reckoned as measured or given in the Survey of India
topographical maps/Irrigation Dept. records.
(c) Unless and otherwise specified in the Master Plan/ Zonal Development Plan,
• The 9 metre buffer along the canal/ vagu may be developed as Green
Buffer/recreational and /or utilised for road of minimum 9 meters width,
wherever feasible.
• In case of (b) (iii) above, in addition to development of recreational/green
belt along the foreshores of lake, a ring road or promenade of minimum 12
meters may be developed, wherever feasible; while in respect of
foreshores of River a river drive road of minimum 18 meters may be
developed in the said 30 meters buffer zone.
• The above greenery/landscaping and development shall conform to the
guidelines and provisions of the National Building Code of India, 2005.
• The above buffer zone to be left at (b) and (c) above may be reckoned as
part of the building setback.
(d) For Building activity within the restricted zone near the airport or within 500
meters distance from the boundary of Defence areas I Military
establishments, necessary clearance from the concerned Airport Authority /
Defence Authority / shall be obtained. For sites located within the Air Funnel
zone, prior clearance from the Airport Authority shall be obtained.
vertical and horizontal) of 3 meters shall be maintained between the buildings
and the High Tension electricity lines and 1.5 meters for Low Tension
Electricity lines.
(f) In case of sites in the vicinity of oil /gas pipelines, clear distance and other
stipulations of the respective authority shall be complied with.
(g) Distance shall be maintained between Railway boundary and building line in
accordance with Railway Manual.
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6. REQUIREMENTS OF APPROACH ROAD FOR BUILDING SITES/ PLOTS:

TABLE-II
Minimum
abutting road
Type/ Use of Building plot permissible
width required
(in meters)
AREAS/SETTLEMENT (GRAM KHANTAM/ABADI) (as listed in
Annexure I)
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• Residential Buildings - maximum permissible upto 10 meters
height
• Non-residential buildings and mixed occupancies - maximum
permissible up to 12 meters height
8) SITES IN NEW AREAS/ APPROVED LAYOUT AREAS

The type of buildings & intensity of development shall be w.r.t. the
abutting road width, viz.,
8 1 Non-High Rise Residential Buildings including Apartment 9
Complexes; Buildings with shopping on GF and residences on
upper floor; Basic level social amenities like Nursery School /
Religious Place / Public Health Center I Dispensary / Diagnostic
Laboratory/ Police outpost/Post Office/ Neighbourhood Library
cum Community Center and all buildings up to 15 meters height
82 In addition to B 1 above, High Rise Building/ Complex of height 12
above 18 meters and up to 24 meters; Group Housing Scheme;
Primary School, Middle school / Tutorial institution / General
Industry / Godown / Petrol/diesel Filling station; High School,
Junior College I Commercial Complex, Computer units/ Office
Building, ITES Complex, Nursing Home I Community Hall /
Function/Marriage Hall / Assembly Hall/Cinema Theater; Service
establishmenU Workshop;
Others not specified in the Table and all non high-rise buildings
up to 18 meters height
83 In addition to B 1 & B 2 above, High Rise buildings above 24 18
meters and up to 30 meters height; General Degree and other
non-professional College I Polytechnic, ITI; Professional College
Campus; Multiplex Complexes, Shopping Malls, Hospitals and all
non high-rise buildings up to 18 meters height
84 In addition to B 1 to B 3 above, High Rise Buildings above 30 24
meters height
• The sites in old/existing built-up areas/congested areas/settlement (Gram

Khantam/Abadi) shall be as notified by the Local bodies in consultation with the
Competent Authority including list of areas prohibited for High-rise buildings.
• In case of single plot sub-division approved by the sanctioning authority, a means
of access of minimum 3.6 meters pathway may be considered for individual
residential building and 6 meters for Apartment Complexes / Commercial
Complexes and other non-high rise buildings.
(i) Where the existing road is less than 6 meters, building in the site would be
allowed after setting back 4.5 meters from the center line of such existing road
and after leaving the front setback.
(ii) In case of existing buildings approved prior to these Rules, further additions of
floors on the earlier permitted building may be considered either as per these
rules or the then rules in force in respect of setbacks, whichever the applicant
opts for. This will not apply for building extensions or redevelopment ventures in
such sites.
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(iii) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way (whether existing or
proposed). In individual plots where a plot abuts two or more roads, the setbacks
shall be as per the building line for the road having maximum width
(iv) All buildings shall be constructed in conformity with the zoning regulations.

There are no plot size stipulations based on use or occupancy of the building.
However, the sites shall conform to the statutory Development Plan and Zoning
Regulations for permitting the building activity. The setbacks and height stipulations
given hereunder are applicable for all types of non-High Rise buildings.
7.1 MINIMUM SETBACKS & HEIGHT STIPULATIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF NON-
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(BUILDINGS BELOW 18 meters height inclusive of stilt/ parking floor):
(i) The permissible coverage would be as per the minimum setbacks to be left within the
given site. The minimum setbacks and permissible height would be as per Table - Ill
given below and shall be permissible subject to the following conditions:
a) Buildings of height above 15 meters and below 18 meters in SI. No. 8 of Table - Ill,
shall be permitted only if such plots abut roads of 12 meters minimum width.
b) Stilt parking floor permissible is exclusive of height of building up to 15 meters.
Height of stilt floor shall not exceed 2. 75 meters. In case of non-residential
occupancies on sites below 750 sq. meters, for parking a semi-basement of 3
meters height and with such height not exceeding 1.5 meters above ground level
may be considered. In case of parking floors where mechanical system and lift are
provided, height of such parking floor upto 4.0 meters could be considered.
c) Wherever cellars/sub-basements are permissible, these are excluded from height of

Building
d) No Balcony projection shall be allowed to extend on to the minimum setbacks.

These if provided, shall be within the minimum setback required to be left. However,
a portico without access to the top may be considered in the front open space.
e) In case of SI. Nos. 4 to 8 of Table - Ill, stepped type buildings or incremental type
buildings may be allowed only in respect of individual residential or educational /
institutional buildings and such incremental development would be considered only
after a minimum time period of 5 years.
f) As per the provisions of the AP Fire Service Act, 1999, commercial buildings of
height 15 meters and above, and buildings of public congregation like schools,
cinema theatres, function halls and other assembly buildings on plot area of 500 sq ..
meters and above or of height above 6 meters are required to obtain prior clearance
from Fire Department from fire and life safety point of view.
(g) The setbacks are required to be left after leaving the affected area of the plot / site,
if any, for road widening. In respect of owners who surrender land affected in road
widening free of cost, would be eligible for concessions in setbacks under G.O. Ms.
No.15 M.A., dt.15-01-1998 and instructions issues by the Government from time to
time.
(h) Building line is from the edge of the Road Right-of-way (whether existing or
proposed).
(i) Where the lighting and ventilation of a building is through the means of a chowk or
inner courtyard or interior open space/duct, such open space shall be open to sky
and of area at least 9.0 sq. meters and no side shall be less than 1.5 meters in
case of buildings of height up to 12 meters and in case of buildings of height above
12 meters no side shall be less than 2 meters.
U) A strip of at least 1.0 meters greenery/lawn along the frontage of the site within the
front setback shall be compulsorily developed and maintained with greenery and
trees.
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(k) For plots above 200 sq. meters, in addition to (vi) above, a minim um 1 meter wide
continuous green planting strip in the periphery on rem aining sides are required to
be developed and maintained within the setback.
(I) For all residential / Institutional / Industrial plots above 750 Sq. meters, in addition
to (vi) and (vii) above, 5% of the site area has to be developed as tot-lot /
landscaped area and trees planted and maintained. Such organised open space
could be in more than one location and shall be open to sky and shall be of a
minim um width of 3 meters.
(m) To enhance the streetscape in respect of 18 meters and above roads, no front
com pound wall is recom m ended along the front setback. Only iro n grill or low
height green hedge and / or with sloping type planters is recomm ended along such
roads.
(n) In all plots 750 sq. meters and above, provision shall be made for earmarking an
area of 3 meter x 3 meter for the purpose of setting of public utilities like electricity
distribution transfo rmer, etc. within the owner's site and located in a corn er splay of
setback subject to mandated public safety requirem ents, ensuring turn ing radius
fo r vehicles etc.
(o) If the above greenery mentioned at U) to (I) above and Rule 9.10 is not maintained,
10% of additional Property tax every year would be im posed as penalty by the
sanctioning authority till the condition is fulfilled.
(p) In case of plots above 300 sq. meters and upto 750 sq. meters, it is permitted to
transfer up to one meter of setback from one side to the other side, and in case of
plots above 750 sq. meters, it is permitted to transfer up to 2 meters of setback,
which needs to be unifo rm at any given point, subject to maintaining of minim um
building line in the front.
(q) In case of corn er plots or plots abutting two or more roads, the front setback shall
be as per the building line for the road having maxim um width.
(r) For narro w plots where the length is 4 tim es the width of the plot or more, the
setbacks on sides may be com pensated in front and rear setbacks so as to ensure
that the overall aggregate setbacks are maintained in the site, subject to
maintaining a minim um of 1 meter on each side.
(s) The space between 2 blocks shall be as given in Table-V.
(t) The height of the building will be calculated after excluding the parking floors fo r
the purpose of com putation of minim um setbacks to be left.
u) W here all the owners of sites along the abutting road come fo rw ard fo r widening of
the ro ad by undertaking preparation of a Road Development Plan which would
im pro ve circulation in the area and duly appro ved by the competent authority, and
by leaving the area affected in the widening of such road free of cost and
im plem ent it within one year, then higher height of the corresponding widened
road width would be considered fo r such sites.
(v) Splay at road junctions, including Y-junctions shall be pro vided as fo llows:
• 3.0 meters x 3.0 meters offseUsplay if the width of the road is 12 meters or less;
• 4.5 meters x 4.5 meters offseUsplay if the width of the road is above 12 meters
but less than 24 meters in width;
• 6.0 meters x 6.0 meters offseUsplay if the width of the road is above 24 meters;
• In case of road junctions of different widths, a com bination of the above as the
case may be shall be ensured;
• The area of such splay would be deem ed to fo rm part of the road junction. No
com pound wall or any structure shall be allowed to be constructed in the splay
area.
ii) For the purpose of these Rules, the fo llowing conversion from M.K.S. and F.P.S.
system shall be reckoned:
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( i) 3 meters= 10 ft ( ii) 6 meters= 20 ft (iii) 7.5 meters= 25 ft

( iv) 9 meters= 30 ft (v) 12 meters= 40 ft (vi) 15 meters= 50 ft
(vii) 18 meters= 60 ft (viii) 24 meters= 80 (ix) 30 meters= 100 ft
ft
(x) 45 meters=150 ft (xi) 60 meters= 200 ft.
TABLE- Ill
Building line or minimum front setback (in Minimum
meters) to be left setbacks
Height on
SI Plot Size Parking
permissibl remainin
N (in sq provisio Abutting road width
e (in g sides
0 meters) n Up Above Above Above
meters) (in
to 12 & up 18 & up 24 & Above 30
12 to 18 to 24 upto 30 meters)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 Less than - 7 1 1 3 3 3 -
100
2 100 & - 10 1.5 1.5 3 3 3 1.0
upto 200
3 Above Stilt Upto 7 2 4 5 6 7.5 1.0
200 & parking Upto 10 3 4 5 6 7.5 1.5
upto 300 floor
allowed
4 Above Stilt Upto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.0
300 & parking Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 2.5
upto 500 floor
allowed
5 Above Stilt Upto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.0
500 & parking Upto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5
upto + One Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
1000 Cellar
floor
allowed
Above Stilt Upto 7 3 4 5 6 7.5 3.5

6 1000 parking+ Uoto 12 3 4 5 6 7.5 4
2 Cellar Below 15 3 4 5 6 7.5 5
floors Below 18* 3 4 5 6 7.5 6
allowed
7.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS ABOVE 10 METER HEIGHT
(a) Provision of Joint Open Space in certain cases:
adjoining sites, the Fire Service Department, in addition to the minimum setbacks to
be left, may insist on the owner for providing Joint Open space between the proposed
site and adjoining sites for mutual use during fire and emergencies. The Joint open
space shall be reckoned from building edge to building edge (inclusive of any type of
projections). Such Joint open space shall not be less than 6metersin respect of non-
high rise buildings and not less than 9metersin respect of high-rise buildings.
Such Joint open space shall be kept un-obstructed and open to sky and no permanent
compound wall of masonry or civil construction would be allowed. The compound wall,
if any, shall be of fencing type or collapsible type. The greenery and landscaping shall
be of soft type with lawns, grass, creepers and climbers and shrubs variety of plants
and mountable in cases of emergencies. The Joint open spaces shall be maintained to
the satisfaction of the Fire Service Department.
Clearance would be considered only after the Builder/Developer/Owners provide an
Undertaking to this effect.
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(b) The building requirements and standards other than heights and setbacks
specified in the National Building Code of India, 2005 shall be complied with.
(c) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered architects/
licenced builders/developers and licenced structural engineers. The designs and
building plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced developer, registered
architect, licenced engineer and a qualified & licenced structural Engineer who
shall be responsible for the supervision, structural safety, earthquake safety, fire
safety and specifications compliance of such buildings. Buildings shall be designed
for compliance with earth quake resistance and resisting other natural hazards.
The Completion Certificate shall contain that the norms have been followed in the
design and construction of buildings for making the buildings resistant to
earthquake, compliance with structural safety and fire safety requirements.
(d) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire safety
executed under the planning, design and supervision of qualified and competent
technical personnel.
(e) The parking requirements shall be complied as given in these rules. The parking
facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the
sanctioning Authority.
(f) Shall provide solar water heating system in the building and solar lighting in the
site for outdoor lighting within the site, etc. and give a bank guarantee to this effect
to the sanctioning authority for compliance of the same.
(g) All Public and semi-public buildings including Assembly Buildings/Commercial
complexes and other Public Congregation Buildings with covered area above 300
sq m shall be designed and constructed to provide facilities to the physically
handicapped persons as prescribed in the National Building Code of India, 2005.
(h) In all buildings irrespective of above height provisions, the requirements of parts of
the building like size and area requirements of habitable rooms, kitchen,
bathrooms and Water closets, other areas, corridor and staircase widths, service
ducts, etc. shall conform to the National Building Code of lndia,2005.
(i) All environmental aspects like provision of Rain water harvesting structures,
greenery, solar heating and area lighting systems, Andhra Pradesh Water, Land &
Tree Act provisions, etc., shall be complied with in such of the sites and Schemes
where these are applicable.

As an encouragement for developing 'U' type buildings ( in respect of non-residential
buildings only) with central courtyards, the setbacks of sides and rear, except the front
setback, can be reduced provided:
(b) the minimum open space on sides and rear except front, shall be
• 1. 5 meters for building height upto 12 meters;
• 2.0 meters for building height upto 15 meters;
• 3.0 meters for building height upto 18 meters;
• 6.0 meters in case of high rise buildings up to 21 meters height and buildings
coming under purview of AP Fire Services Act, 1999 and
• 7 meters in respect of buildings 21 meters to 30 meters height.
Such high rise buildings and buildings coming under purview of AP Fire Services
Act, 1999 need to obtain prior clearance from the Fire Services Department;
(c) The depth of such courtyard shall be at least 50% of the average building depth.
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9. REQ UIREM ENTS FO R HIG H RISE BUILDING S:

9.1 High Rise buildings / Com plexes shall not be allowed in Congested areas/existing
areas and settlem ent areas / Abadi /Gram khantam areas.
9.2 The m inim um size of plot for High Rise building shall be 2000 sq. m .
9.3 In respect of sites pro posed fo r high rise buildings and affected in ro ad widening
where there is shortfall of the net plot size, upto 10% of such shortf all in net plot
area would be considered with the proposed height and corresponding m inim um all
round setbacks.
9.4 The building bulk, coverage and height shall be govern ed by the m inim um all-ro und
setbacks to be left, the organised open spaces to be left and the height restrictions
im posed by the Airport authority (if applicable) / Defence authorities (if applicable)
and Fire Serv ices Departm ent and the City-level Im pact fee on built up area required
to be paid, as applicable.
9.5 Prior Clearance From Airport Authority:
For any High Rise building located in vicinity of airports as given in the National
Building Code, the m axim um height of such building shall be decided in consultation
with the Airport Authority and shall be regulated by their rules/requirem ents.
· interstitial sites in the area which are away from the direction of the Airport Funnel
zone and already perm itted with heights cleared by the Airport Authority shall be
perm itted without referring such cases to the Airport Authority.
9.6 Every application to construct or reconstruct a High Rise building or alteration to
existing High Rise building shall be m ade in the prescribed fo rm and accom panied
by detail plans floor plans of all floors, com plete set of structural draw ings and detail
specifications duly certified by a qualified structural engineer. Necessary prior NO C
shall be subm itted fro m the Airport Authority (if applicable) and Directorate of Fire
serv ices, along with the application.
9.7 The m inim um abutting road width and all round open space fo r High rise Building /
Com plex shall be as follows:
TABLE- IV
M inim um alro und

Minim um abutting
open space on
Height of building( in m eters) road width required
rem aining sides
( in m eters)
(in m eters)*
(1) (2) (3)
Uo to 21 12 7
Above 21 & uo to 24 12 8
Above 24 & up to 27 18 9
Above 27 & up to 30 18 10
For heights above 30 meter specific approval from the Government shall be required.
The front open space shall be on the basis of the abutting road width and shall be
either as given in Col. 3 of above Table-IV or the Building line given in Table-Ill
whichever is more and shall be permissible subject to the following conditions:-
(i) The abutting road has to be black-topped with minimum 2-lane carriageway.
Service roads where required as per these Rules shall be minimum 7 meters
wide with minimum 2-lane black topped carriageway.
(ii) For upper floors from 2nd floor onwards, the balcony projection of up to 2 meters
may be allowed projecting onto the open spaces.
(iii) The open space to be left between two blocks shall be equivalent to the open
space mentioned in Column (3) of above Table IV.
(iv) It is permitted to transfer upto two meters of setback from one side to the other
side, which needs to be uniform at any given point, subject to maintaining of
minimum setback of 7 meters on all sides.
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(v) W here the lighting and ventilation of a building is thro ugh the means of a chowk
or inner courtyard or interior open space/duct, such open space shall be open
to sky and of area at least 25 sq. meters and no side shall be less than 3
meters.
9.8 TOW ER AND PODIUM TYPE HIGH RISE STRUCTURE MAY BE ALLOW ED
WITH THE FOLLOW ING:
(a) For podium, i.e., Ground plus first floor: all-round setbacks shall be 7 meters
all-round
(b) For the Tower block: The coverage and alround setbacks shall be minimum
50 % of the Podium Block, and shall be at least 3metersfrom the Podium
edge on all sides,
(c) the fire safety and fire escape measures for the Tower Block shall be

Such type of high rise building blocks may be allowed with the following open
space requirements:
(a) At ground level : minimum 9 meters all round open space for the
first five floors
(b) At upper floors : increase of 3 meters all round open space or more,
for every 5 upper floors or 15 meters height or part
thereof, over and above the ground level open
space of minimum 9 mt.
9.10 Provision of greenery

a) In every high rise building site, an organised open space which shall be
utilised as greenery, tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. shall be provided over
and above the mandatory open spaces to be left in and around the building.
This space shall be at least 10% of total site area and shall be of regular
shape with a minimum width of 2 Meters. This may be in one or more
pockets and shall be open to sky.
(b) In addition to the above, a minimum 2 meter wide green planting strip in the
periphery on all sides within the setbacks are required to be developed and
maintained in all high rise building sites.
(c) Rain water harvesting structures shall be provided in the prescribed manner
within the setbacks.
9.11 COMPLIANCE OF NATIONAL BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS FOR AMENITIES
AND FACILITIES IN ALL HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
(ii) Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered architect,
licenced builders/developers and licenced structural engineers. The designs
and building plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced developer,
registered architect, Iicenced engineer and a qualified & licenced structural
Engineer who shall be responsible for the supervision, structural safety, fire &
life safety and specifications compliance of such buildings. Buildings shall be
designed for compliance with earth quake resistance and resisting other natural
hazards.
(iii) The Completion Certificate issued by the registered architect and licenced
engineer andf satructural engineer shall certify that the norms have been
followed in the design and construction of buildings for making the buildings
resistant to earthquake, compliance with structural safety, fire and life safety
requirements, and that the building is constructed in accordance with the
sanctioned drawings.
(iv) The work of the building services like sanitation, plumbing, fire & life safety
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(v) In addition to the required staircases and lifts, there shall be at least one fire
escape staircase and lift. These lifts shall be got certified from the
manufacturer's authorised Service technical personnel from time to time.
(vi) Provision for power generator shall be made in all high-rise buildings.
(vii) All high-rise buildings shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure fire
& life safety requirements are met and maintained and shall comply in
accordance with the Fire Protection Requirements of National Building Code of
India.
(viii) The facilities for providing fire protection and fire fighting facilities in such
buildings should be in compliance with the stipulations laid down and clearance
requirements , equipment and facilities installed. The designs and installations
regarding fire protection and safety measures including exit requirements and
smoke containment and smoke management measures shall be undertaken
through a fire engineer/ fire consultant.
(ix) The parking requirements shall comply as given in these rules. The parking
facilities and vehicles driveways etc. shall be maintained to the satisfaction of
the sanctioning Authority.
(x) All high-rise buildings shall be provided with solar water heating system in the
building and solar lighting in the site for outdoor lighting, etc. and give a bank
guarantee to this effect to the sanctioning authority for compliance of the same.
(xi) All high-rise public and semi-public buildings/ Assembly buildings/ Commercial
complexes and such other public congregation buildings shall be designed and
constructed to provide facilities to the physically handicapped persons and
elderly persons as prescribed in the National Building Code of lndia,2005.
(xii) In all high rise buildings, the requirements of parts of the building -like size and
area requirements of habitable rooms, kitchen, bathrooms and Water closets, ,
corridor and staircase widths, service ducts, and other areas shall be designed
and conform to the provisions of the National Building Code of India.
(xiii) All environmental aspects like provision of Rain water harvesting structures,
greenery, solar heating and area lighting systems, Andhra Pradesh Water,
Land and Tree Act provisions, etc., shall be complied with.
10. REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT, GROUP HOUSING/ CLUSTER
HOUSING/ RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES AND ROW HOUSING SCHEMES:
10.1 Such developments shall be considered where the site is developed together with
buildings and all amenities and facilities are provided, and not disposed as open
plots.
Scheme applications shall in addition to the requirements under these Rules, be
accompanied by:
i) A Services and Utilities Plan as per standards for provision of water supply
system, drainage and storm water disposal system, sewerage system , rain
water harvesting structures, and for other utilities.
ii) A landscaping plan including rain water harvesting/ water recycling details.
iii) Parking & internal Circulation Plan along with Common pool parking area plan, if
any.
The above shall be drawn on suitable scale with relevant details.
Schemes shall be 2000 sq.metersand the minimum abutting road width shall be 12
meters wide and black topped. The internal roads may be of 9meterswidth in case of
non-high rise blocks.
10.4 In case of housing in large plots or blocks, the proposals should be promoted with
the immediate improvement of the accessibility of the site from the nearest main
road by way of an approved Road Development Plan with a minimum width of 12
meters which should be implemented by the licenced developer within a period of
three years. Any road widening required shall be deemed to be approved under
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these Rules and has to be adhered to by all the owners / local body / licenced
developer.
10.5 All Group Housing Schemes/ Group Development Schemes/ Cluster housing /
Residential Enclaves and row type development schemes shall be developed with
complete infrastructure facilities and amenities as stated at (i) and (ii) above.
10.6 These shall not be applicable in case of Government sponsored Housing Scheme/
approved NGOs or private schemes, and the guidelines and requirements as given
in the National Building Code for Low Cost Housing / Government orders issued
from time to time shall be followed.
10.7 No additional or proportionate open space charge need to be levied in such
schemes.
Group Housing Schemes include Apartments in two or more blocks, cluster housing,
row housing/semi-detached type housing, residential enclaves or a combination/mix
of the above type of housing units. These could be high-rise or simple walk-up units.
Group Development Schemes ( for non-residential category of development) are
reckoned as Building in two or more blocks in a campus or site, and could be normal
height buildings or high-rise blocks or combination of both.
The open spaces/setbacks for such type of development shall be as follows:
TABLE-V
Distance to be maintained
Height of building block(in Distance between two
from periphery to building
meters) blocks (in meters)
block (in meters)
Up to 10 mtrs. 3 2
Above 10 mtrs. & up to 4 3
15 mtrs.
15 mtrs. & below 18 mtrs. 6 6
18 and Above As per alround setbacks required under High-rise
buildings given in Table IV
and are permissible subject to the following conditions:
(a) (i) Stilt floor permissible and is exclusive of height of building up to 15 meter
Height of stilt floor shall not exceed 3.0 meters.
(ii) Where cellars are permissible these are excluded from height of Building.
(iii) No Balcony projection shall be allowed to extend onto the minimum
distances to be maintained & other open spaces.
b) Common amenities and facilities like shopping center, community hall or

center / club house etc. are required to be provided in up to 5 % of the total
built up area and shall be planned and are required to be developed in cases
where the units are above 100 in number and not be part of the residential
blocks.
c) A through public access road of 9 meters width with 2-lane black-topped is to
be developed on any one side at the periphery/ as per suitability and
feasibility for the convenience of accessibility of other sites and lands located
in the interior. This may not be necessary in case where a peripheral road of
minimum 9 meters width already exists.
d) In case of blocks up to 12 meters height, access through pathways of 6 meter
width branching out from the internal roads/loop road would be allowed. All
internal roads and pathways shall be developed as per standards.
e) Minimum of 10 % of total site area shall be earmarked for organised open

space and be utilised as greenery, tot lot or soft landscaping, etc. and shall
be provided over and above the mandatory open spaces. This may be in one
or more pockets and shall be open to sky.
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f) All the roads and open spaces mentioned in various schemes in Rule 10 shall
be handed over to the local authority at free of cost through a registered gift
deed before the issue of Occupancy Certificate. The local authority may in turn
enter in to an agreement with the Society/ Association for utilizing, managing
and maintaining the roads and open spaces. In case of any violation or
encroachment, the local authority has the power to summarily demolish the
encroachments and resume the roads and open spaces and keep it under it's
custody.
10.9 ROW TYPE HOUSING / ROW TYPE SHOPPING PRECINCTS:
a) Minimum site area : 1000 sq m

b) Minimum size of individual plots for row houses/ Row shops: 50 sq m.
Separation between two blocks shall not be less than 6 mt, which may be
an open space or an alley/pedestrian plaza.
c) Minimum width of internal roads: 9 m ;
Internal cul-de-sac road 6m with max. length 50 metersis allowed
d) Minimum open space : 10 % of site area

e) Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m for plots up to 125 sq m
Stilt + 2 floors for plots above 125 sq m for row houses
f) Minimum setbacks: Front 3m ; Rear 1.5 m
The setbacks in a row can be interchangeable.
g) In case of very large projects, i.e.. more than 5 acres. additional common
amenities and facilities like shopping center, community hall/club house etc.
are required to be provided in 5 % of the area.
h) In case of Row Type Shopping Precincts, common basement parking in one
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(a) Minimum site area: 1000 sq m
(b) Minimum plot size for cluster house: 25 sq m with maximum number of 20
houses in a cluster
(c) Minimum size of cluster open space: 36 sq m with a minimum width of 6m
(d) Height permissible: 2 floors or 6 m
(e) Minimum access road to the Cluster Housing· Complex: 9 m
(f) Internal access may be through pedestrian paths of 6 m
(g) Minimum space between two clusters: 6m which may be utilised as
pathway/alley
(h) Building setbacks: No setbacks are needed for interior clusters as the lighting
and ventilation is either from the central open space of cluster and the
lighting and ventilation. For end clusters sides that are abutting peripheral
thoroughfare roads, setback shall be as per the Building line given in Table-
111.
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(a) These would be allowed as gated developments that are exclusive housing
areas with common compound wall with access control through gates and
having their own facilities and amenities. The housing units may comprise of
row houses, semi-detached, detached or Apartment blocks or a mix or
combination of the above. The building requirements would be as per the
given type of housing.
(b) Residential enclaves would be permitted only in those sites that give through
access of minimum 9 m peripheral road for the neighbouring plots or lands
that are located in the interior. They would be governed by good design
standards and not impinging on the overall accessibility and circulation
network of the area.
(c) Minimum size of site: 4000 sq mt.
(d) Size of plots and height permissible: as per type of housing and requirements
as given above for the respective type of housing.
(e) Minimum Common Open space : 10 % of site area.
(f) Building setbacks: As per type of housing & requirements given above for the
said type of housing and as per Table Ill.

11.1 In all Complexes including Residential Complexes, Hotels, restaurants and Lodges,
business buildings, commercial buildings, Institutional buildings like hospitals,
Educational buildings like schools and colleges, high-rise buildings/Complexes, and
for all other non-residential activities provision shall be made for parking spaces as per
the following requirements:
TABLE-VI

Special
Category of building/activity Grade I
Selection Other Municipalities
Grade
Municipalities
Shopping Malls", Information
Technology Enabling Services 30 % 25 %
Complexes
Hotels, restaurants, lodges, Cinema
halls, business buildings, other
commercial buildings, Kalyana
25% 20 %
Mandapams, Offices, & Non
Residential High-rise Buildings /
Complexes
Residential Apartment Complexes
including High-rise Buildings.
Hospitals, Institutional buildings,
20 % 20 %
Industrial buildings, Schools,
Colleges and other educational
buildings, Godowns & Other uses.
*Parking and other requirements in case of Multiplex Complexes shall be governed

by the provisions of Multiplex Rules
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11.2 The parking spaces m ay be provided in (fo r all Schem es):

(i) In basem ents or cellars allowed upto 3.25 m eter., in one or two level and such
cellars shall be allowed fo r plots 750 sq m and above; or
(ii) On stilt floor or in upper parking floors (at any level) - the height of such parking
floors shall be allowed upto 2.75 m eter height;
(iii) in the open space over/ setbacks (except the front setback) to be left around
the building with adequate vehicular access, aisle, drives, ram ps required for
m aneuvering of vehicles; or
(iv) Com m on pool parking area (in the case of Gro up Housing Schem e/Residential
enclave/Cluster housing/Row housing schem es); or
(v) Com bination of any or all the above;
(vi) In case of non-residential occupancies on sites below 750 sq. m eters fo r
parking a sem i-basem ent of 3 m eter height and with such height not exceeding
1.5 m eter above gro und level m ay be considered. ·
11.3 The other aspects fo r providing parking spaces are:

(i) Com m on and Continuous cellar parking floors between adjoining buildings would
be allowed depending upon structural safety aspects, m utual agreem ent between
ow ners, etc.
(ii) The parking spaces should be efficiently designed and clearly m arked and
pro vided with adequate access, aisle, drives and ram ps required fo r m aneuvering
of vehicles.
(iii) Stilt floor /Cellar parking floor shall be used only fo r parking and not fo r any
habitation purpose. Misuse of the area specified fo r parking of vehicles fo r any
other use shall be sum m arily dem olished / rem oved by the Enfo rcem ent
Authority.
(iv) For parking spaces in basem ents and upper storeys of parking floors, at least two
ram ps of m inim um 3.6 m eters width or one ram p of m inim um 5.4 m eters width
and adequate slope shall be pro vided. Such ram ps m ay be perm itted in the side
and rear setbacks after leaving sufficient space for m ovem ent of fire-fighting
vehicles. Access to these m ay also be accom plished through pro visions of
m echanical lifts.
(v) Basem ent/cellar shall be set back at least 1.5 m eters from the pro perty line and in
case of m ore than one cellar 1 m eter additional setback for every additional cellar
floor shall be insisted.
(vi) Up to 10% of cellar m ay be utilized fo r utilities and non-habitation purpose like
A/ C Plant room , Generator room , STP, Electrical installations, Laundry , etc,
(vii) Space over and above 6 m eter in front setback m ay be considered as off-street
parking space.
(viii) Visitors parking to be provided shall be 10 % of the area m entioned in Table VI,
and m ay be accom m odated in the m andatory setbacks other than the front
· setback, wherever such setbacks are m ore than 6 m eters.The Visitors Parking
facility shall be open to all visitors.
(ix) In respect of Apartm ent Com plexes / Building / Block, in sites up to 750 sq.
m eters. The Parking requirem ent shall be deem ed to be m et if the entire stilt floor
is left for parking.
(x) A W C / To ilet fa cility shall be pro vided fo r watch and ward in the stilt floor.
11.4 Encouragem ent for provision of Parking Com plexes

To encourage parking com plexes, Parking lots and enclaves, owners who develop
parking com plexes/ Parking lots, the fo llowing incentives would be considered:
(a) equivalent built up area of such Parking Com plex / or area of Parking lot as the
case m ay be would be considered as Transferable Developm ent right by the
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(b) In an existing area/locality where an owner or two or more owners com e together
and develop com bined or com m on parking Com plex, pedestrian plaza/ subway,
or im pro ve/fa cilitate additional access by linking with surro unding roads etc fo r
public usage are pro vided, as part of their prem ises / land
developm enUim proving the urban design aspects, additional bonus built up area
/T OR would be considered by the sanctioning authority.
(c) The setbacks fo r Parking Com plexes shall be as fo llows:
front - as per building line
setbacks on remaining sides - 50% of setbacks given in Table Ill

(d) No fees and other charges shall be charged by the Sanctioning Authority fo r
the area/floors developed as Parking Com plex / Parking lot;
(e) A moratorium on pro perty tax fo r 5 years would be considered;
(f) For the next 5 years - Property tax shall be levied on the lowest slab of
(g) Such parking complexes may be permitted along or off main commercial roads,
city center, near public congregation buildings/places, close to Bus stations,
Railway Stations and any public transport system so as to encourage use of
public transport, etc. Access to these parking spaces in such Complexes may
be accomplished through provision of mechanical lifts. Such areas may be
identified by the sanctioning authority and notified to public every year by 1st
April.
12. RESTRICTIONS ON PROJECTIONS ALLOWED IN MANDATORY OPEN SPACES:

(i) No balcony projections or corridor shall be permitted beyond the setbacks i.e.,
These, if provided for, shall be set back as per the minimum mandatory open
spaces and the setback shall be clear from the edge of the balcony or corridor.
(iii) In case of plots more than 300 sq m:
a. Sump, septic tank, well and a servant quarter may be allowed in the rear
and side open spaces. These shall need to be setback at least 1.5 m from
the property or boundary line of the plot.
b. Parking sheds, generator room may be allowed in the rear and side open
spaces.
c. In the front setback only a security guard booth of 2 sq.mt may be allowed.
The height of the above-mentioned accessory buildings shall not be more
than 2.50 m and shall not occupy more than 1/41h of the plot width. These
shall be so located so they do no hinder the fire safety measures and
operations.
13. TECHNICAL CLEARANCE FROM COMPETENT AUTHORITY.
13.1 Commissioners concerned are empowered to directly sanction the applications for
building permission up to 10 meters height in plot area upto 300 Sq. Meters, and in
those sites where the proposed activity are permissible in normal course as per
Zoning Regulations.
13.2 For the buildings above 10 Meter Height and up to15 Meter Height and on plot area
up to 1000 Sq. Meters, and permissible in normal course as per zoning regulations,
the Commissioner shall obtain prior technical clearance from the Regional Deputy
Director of Town Planning concerned.
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13.3 For buildings in sites above 1000 Sq. Meters and those which are permissible under
"Appeal Clause" under the zoning regulations, prior technical clearance shall be
obtained from the competent authority.
13.4 For the proposals in respect of Group Development, Group Housing Schemes like
Cluster housing/ Residential enclaves/ Row Housing/Semi detached housing
schemes and Gated Community, technical approval from the competent authority is
required to be obtained.
In case of the proposals in respect of High Rise Buildings prior technical clearance
by the Committee consisting of the following members shall be obtained by the
Commissioner:
a) Municipal Commissioner - Member

b) Regional Deputy Director of Town Planning - Member
c) Superintending Engineer, Public Health Dept. - Member
d) A Senior practicing Architect (to be nominated by DTCP) - Member
e) City Planner/Town Planning Officer of local body -Member-Convener
The Committee shall give its clearance within one week and the building drawings
shall be sanctioned by the Commissioner based on the clearance given by the
Committee.
For certain areas as well as sites abutting major roads of 30 meters and above, the
Sanctioning Authority may enforce urban design and architectural control. These
shall be detailed out keeping in view the development conditionalities and
requirements given in these Regulations and the National Building Code norms. For
this purpose, urban design and architectural control sheets/Plans approved by the
Sanctioning Authority shall be complied with.
15. OBLIGATIONS OF THE OWNER AND LICENCED DEVELOPER/BUILDER /

LICENCED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL TO IMPLEMENT AND DEVELOP THE
MASTER PLAN/STATUTORY PLAN CIRCULATION NETWORK AND SPECIFIC
LAND USES:
(1) Where any land or site or premises for building is affected in the statutory plan/
Master Plan road or circulation network or an road required to be widened as
per a Road Development Plan, such area so affected in the road or circulation
network shall be surrendered to the Sanctioning Authority by the owner of land.
No development permission shall be given unless this condition is complied
with.
(2) Upon surrendering such affected area and vesting it with the local authority, the
owner of the site would be entitled to a Transferable Development Right (TOR)
as given in Rule 16 below
OR
area for the area surrendered subject to mandated public safety requirements
OR
The owner shall be allowed to avail relaxations as per GO Ms No. 15 MA&U.D
Deptt. Dt 15.01.1998 (incentives to owners who surrender land affected in road
widening free of cost) and concessions in setbacks including the front setback
subject to ensuring a building line of 6 meters in respect of roads above 30
meters, 3 meters in respect of roads from 18 meters and up to 30 meters and 2
meters in respect of roads less than 18 meters and a minimum of 7 meters,
alround setbacks in respect of high rise buildings.

Grant of Transferable Development Right (TOR) may be considered by the
Competent Authority for the following areas subject to the owner complying with the
conditions of development and, as per the following norms:
(a) , For the Master Plan road network undertaken and developed: equivalent to 100
% of built up area of such area surrendered.
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(b) For conservation and development of lakes/ water bodies/ nalas foreshores &
Recreational buffer development with greenery, etc: equivalent to 50 % of built
up area of such recreational buffer area developed at his cost.
The TOR may be· arrived at on the basis of relative land value and equivalent amount
in both export and import areas, as per the Registration Department records. The
competent authority shall have the discretion in the matter of applicability of TOR. The
TOR shall not be allowed in unauthorized buildings/structures/constructions. The TOR
Certificate would be issued by the competent authority and shall be valid or utilized/
disposed only within the concerned local body area and as per guidelines and
conditions prescribed by the competent authority.
17. LEVY OF SPECIAL FEES AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN AREAS:
The Sanctioning Authority with the specific approval of the Government, when
implementing such Projects, may levy Special fees and other fees/ charges for lands/
sites / premises abutting or in the vicinity of the Ring Road or implementing any other
scheme/road as indicated in the Master Plan, at the rates and procedure prescribed by
the Government.
18. TOWN LEVEL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEES APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN

CASES:
(1) With a view to ensuring development of Town Level Infrastructure facilities and
Type II : Buildings of height above 15 m (excluding stilt floor)
The Town level Infrastructure Impact Fees would be levied for Buildings under
• First 15 m or 5 floors (whichever is less): No levy of Impact fee
• For any additional floors or part thereof: at differential rates specified in
Table below:
TABLE- VII
Height of Building (in meters) and rate in Rs. per sq m of built up area
Above 15 m & up to Above 21 m & up to Above 30 m & up to
Above 40 m
21 m 30m 40m
;t1d 13rrl nd rd nd rd ;t1d ;3rd
Selectio 2 13 2 13
Occup
Selection Grade n Grade Selection Grade Selection Grade
ancyl
!Special! Municip !Special! Municip !Special! Municip !Special! Municipal
Use
t" Grade alities r alities t" Grade alities t" Grade ities
Municipali /Nagar Grade !Nagarp Municipalit !Nagarp Municipal !Nagarpa
ties pancha Municipa anchaya ies anchaya ities nchayath
yaths lities ths ths s
Reside 250 200
150 100 400 300 800 500
ntial
Comm
ercial, 400 300
300 200 600 400 1200 800
Offices
, /TES
lnstitut
ional, 200 150 300
100 75 200 800
educat 500
ional &
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Height of Building (in meters) and rate in Rs. per sq m of built up area
Others
(excep
t
lndustr
ial
sheds)
• In case of Multiplexes, instead of the above, the rates given in the Multiplex Rules
shall be applicable.
(1) Alternatively, the owner may be allowed to utilize TOR given in Rule 15 above, for
such built up area to the extent permissible wholly or use the same in combination
of both TOR and the differential impact fee for the proposed additional built up
area that is permissible under these Rules / Provisions.
(2) The Government may revise the above rates from time to time.
(3) The above rates shall not be applicable for Schemes/ buildings of Government
Departments and public agencies like, APIIC and local bodies.
maintained in a separate escrow account by the concerned sanctioning authority
and 50% of such funds shall be utilised for development of infrastructure in the
same area and balance shall be utilised towards improvement of town level critical
infrastructure in the area. An infrastructure Plan and Action Plan for
implementation is required to be undertaken by the sanctioning authority and the
said fund shall be utilised accordingly.
19. INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS LEAVING MORE SETBACKS/ INSTALLING SOLAR

HEATING SYSTEM / LIGHTING /RAINWATER HARVESTING / RECYCLING OF
WASTE WATER:
The following incentives in terms of rebate in Property tax will be given by the local
authority for owners or their successors-in-interest who:
stipulated in these Rules, viz.,:
Leaving 1.5 times the minimum setbacks in all sides: 10% rebate*
Leaving 2.0 times and above than the minimum setbacks on all sides:
20 % rebate*
The setbacks have to be on all sides to qualify for the rebate. Leaving more
on one side and the minimum on other sides would not qualify for such
rebate.
(b) Install and use solar heating and lighting system: 10% rebate.
(c) Undertake the recycling of waste water, rain water harvesting structures and
plantation of trees and greenery: 10% rebate
d) Where owners provide at least 25% additional parking space over and above
the minimum specified in Rule 11, they would be allowed for a rebate of 10%
in property tax.

a) The Sanctioning Authority shall along with the Building Application collect only
the Building Permit / License fees. The balance fees and Charges shall be
levied and collected before the issue of permission/sanction. In case of
rejection of application, the above initial fees would be forfeited.
b) No fees and charges would be levied for parking spaces provided in stilUcellar
or any other parking floors.
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21. COMPLIANCE BY OWNER FOR ENSURING THAT CONSTRUCTION IS

UNDERTAKEN AS PER SANCTIONED PLAN:
a) The owner and builder / developer shall give an Affidavit duly Notarised to the
effect that in the case of any violation from the sanctioned building plan, the
Enforcement Authority shall summarily demolish the violated portion. In respect
of Apartment Buildings, the owner or builder shall give a Declaration duly
specifying the number of floors permitted, along with the extent of each floor. In
case of any violation with regard to the Declaration, the Enforcement Authority
shall summarily demolish the violations.
b) Before the release of the building sanction by the sanctioning authority, the
owner of the ploUsite is not only required to produce the original registered Sale
Deed, and also required to demarcate the setbacks and open spaces on the
site. The original sale deed is required for the perusal of the sanctioning
authority and cross verification with the attested copy submitted with the
building application.
c) The owner is required to hand over the ground floor area or first floor or the
second floor area, as the case may be, or 10% of the total built-up area,
whichever is less, to the sanctioning authority by way of a Notarised Affidavit
and after the setbacks and open spaces are demarcated on the site. The
Notarised Affidavit shall be got entered by the sanctioning authority in the
Prohibitory Property Watch Register of the Registration Department. Only after
compliance of the above and (b), the Building sanction will be released by the
sanctioning authority and the owner shall be allowed to commence the
construction.
d) In respect of gated development schemes like row houses / independent
houses / cluster housing / residential enclaves, instead of the condition at c)
above, 5% of the built units shall be handed over to sanctioning authority by
way of a Notarised Afffidavit.
e) Individual residential buildings in plots upto 500 sq.meters with height upto 7
Mts, and industrial buildings are exempted from the above condition.
(f) The system of taking a Security Deposit is dispensed with.
(g) The built up area handed over to the sanctioning authority at c) and d) shall be
relinquished along with the issue of occupancy certificate,
(i) Occupancy Certificate shall be mandatory for all buildings. No person shall
occupy or allow any other person to occupy any building or part of a building for
any purpose unless such building has been granted an Occupancy Certificate by
the Sanctioning Authority. Partial Occupancy Certificate may be considered by
the sanctioning authority on merits, i.e. flats / units or area within a Complex
which have fulfilled all the requirements in addition to basic facilities like lifts,
water supply, sanitation, drainage, roads, common lighting, etc.
(ii) The owner shall submit a notice of completion through the registered architect
and licenced builder/developer along with prescribed documents and plans to the
Sanctioning Authority. The Sanctioning Authority on receipt of such notice of
completion shall undertake inspection with regard to the following aspects:
(d) Abutting road width
and shall communicate the approval or refusal of the Occupancy Certificate
within 15 days or may issue the same after levying and collecting compounding
fee, if any, as follows:
(iii) The sanctioning authority is empowered to compound the offence in relation to

setbacks violations (other than the front setback) upto 10%, duly recording
thereon the deviations in writing. This provision is made to take care of un-
intentional and minor violations in setbacks by the individual plot owners. The
rate of Compounding fee shall be a minimum rate of Rs.500 per sq mt, and the
Government may revise this rate from time to time. Compounding of such
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violation shall not be considered fo r buildings constructed without obtaining any

sanctioned plan. These fe es shall be m aintained in a separate escro w account
and utilised towards im provem ent of the roads and public open spaces
developm ent in the area.
serv ice Departm ent and the Occupancy Certificate shall be issued only after
clearance from the Fire Serv ices Departm ent with regard to Fire Safety and
Protection requirem ents.
(v) The functional/line agencies dealing with electric power, water supply, drainage
and sew erage shall not give regular connections to the building unless such
Occupancy Certificate is pro duced, or altern atively m ay charge 3 tim es the rate
till such tim e Occupation Certificate is pro duced. This condition shall also be
sanctioned building plan. In addition to the above, the local body shall collect
every year two tim es the pro perty tax as penalty from the owner/occupier till such
tim e the Occupation Certificate obtained.
(vi) The Registration Authority shall register only the perm itted built up area as per
the sanctioned building plan and only upon producing and filing a copy of such
sanctioned building plan. On the Registration Docum ent it should be clearly
m entioned that the registration is in accordance with the sanctioned building plan
in respect of setbacks and num ber of floors.
(vii) The financial agencies/institutions shall ext end loan facilities only to the perm itted
built up area as per the sanctioned building plan.
23. ENFO RCEM ENT
A) In addition to the enforcem ent powers and responsibilities given in the respective
law s of the local authority, in respect of these Rules:
(i) The Licenced Technical Personnel to whom the Licence has been accorded
by the Local Bodies concern ed fo r practicing as Li cenced Technical
Personnel are wholly and severally held responsible for any deviations m ade
to the sanctioned plans, since the licence accorded to them includes
supervision of the work in accordance with the sanctioned plan and they
should cooperate with the field staff during the inspections and rem oval of the
deviations if any noticed and if fo und any breach of this rule the concern ed
Licenced Technical personnel shall be pro secuted besides black-listing and
debarring them from practicing in the entire State fo r 5 years and cancellation
of their licence.
(ii) The Enforcem ent authority shall sum m arily rem ove any violation or deviation
in building construction in m aintaining the ro ad widths and building line.

The Govern m ent shall constitute a Town Planning and Building Tribunal fo r
dealing with all town planning, enforcem ent and building issues by m aking
necessary am endm ent to the AP Municipalities Act, 1965.
C) Constitution of Building Om budsm an:

The Govern m ent m ay constitute a Building Om budsm an for dealing with all
com plaints of building violations, shortfa ll in building standards, serv ices and
specifications and safety aspects. The Govern m ent shall separately work out the
pro cedure, ro le and details of the functioning of the Building Om budsm an.
24. LIM ITATIO NS OF BUILDING SANCTIO N:

Sanction of building perm ission by the Sanctioning Authority shall not m ean
responsibility or clearance of the following aspects:
(iii) Variation in area from recorded areas of plot or a building or on ground
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(iv) Structural Reports, Structural Drawings and structural aspects

(v) Workmanship, soundness of structure and materials used,
(vi) Quality of building services and amenities in the construction of building
(vii) The site/area liable to flooding as a result of not taking proper drainage
(viii) Other requirements or licences or clearances required for the site/ premises or
activity under various other laws.
(ix) The permission accorded is valid for construction for a period of three years
provided the commencement of work shall be made within one year from the
Date of Permission duly giving commencement of work Notice, failing which the
permission accorded will be deemed to have lapsed.
25. LICENSING OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS, TOWN
PLANNERS, ENGINEERS & OTHER TECHNICAL PERSONNEL MANDATORY:
technical personnel shall be allowed to undertake development/do business/ practice
in a Municipal area unless they are licenced with the sanctioning authority of the
respective area. Architects shall be required to be registered with the Council of
Architecture.
(b) The engaging of the services of a licenced developer/builder shall be mandatory for
Apartment Buildings, Group Housing Schemes, all types of gated developments
mentioned in Rule 10, all High-Rise Buildings, and all commercial complexes.
Developments undertaken for construction of individual residential houses, normal
educational/institutional/industrial buildings and developments undertaken by public
agencies are exempted from the above condition.
(c) Any developer/builder undertaking development or any firm carrying out property
business in any Municipality or soliciting property sale/transactions or advertising as
such in case of above, shall necessarily mention the details of their licence number,
licence number of the licenced developer to whom the approval is given by the said
Municipality, together with the permit number and it's validity for information and
verification of public/prospective buyers.
(d) Absence of the above at c) or suppressing of the above facts or in the case of other
licences and other technical personnel who violate the conditions would invite penal
action including debarring of the real estate firm/development firm / company from
practice in the entire State for 5 years besides cancellation of their licence and
prosecution under the relevant laws/ code of conduct by the sanctioning authority.
(e) Any licenced developer / builder / other technical personnel who undertakes
construction in violation of the sanctioned plans would be liable for cancellation of
their licence besides facing prosecuted under the relevant laws / code of conduct.
(f) The format for application forms for licencing of developers / builders, real estate
firms, town planners, architects, engineers, other personnel, and other conditions
shall be as prescribed by the Competent Authority.
26. A copy of this order is available on the internet and can be accessed at the address
www.ap.qov.in.
S.P.SINGH,
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationary and Stores Purchase, Hyderabad ( in duplicate)
with a request to publish in the Extraordinary Gazette of A.P. on 23rd August, 2008 and
furnish 1000 copies to Government.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, A.P., Hyderabad.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration Hyderabad.
The Commissioners of all Municipalities in the State through CDMA.
The Vice Chairmen of all Urban Development Authorities in the State.
?~
_.)
The Director General of Fire Emergency Services, AP.Hyderabad

The Chairman and Managing Director, AP.TRANSCO.Hyderabad.
The Engineer -in -Chief (Public Health) Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & I.G.of Registration and Stamps, AP. Hyderabad.
The Vice Chairman and Managing Director,
Deccan Infrastructure and Land Holdings Limited, AP. Hyderabad.
· The District Collector and Magistrates of all Districts in the State.
Copy to:
The Special Secretary to C.M.
The P.S. to M(MA).
The P.S. to Prl.Secretary to Government (MA&UD)
The P.S.to Secretary to Government (M.A&U.D)
Sf/Sc.
SECTION OFFICER
ABSTRACT
W.P.No.9669/2008-Hon'ble High Court orders Dated 21.10.2008

- Rules relates to Regulation of Buildings and Development
activities in the vicinity of Airports, Defense establishments and
Air Force Stations - Orders - Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Ml) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No. 249 Dated: 16.03.2009

Read the following:
1. G.O.Ms.No.86 MA&UD (M) Dept., Dated 03.03.2006

5. From A.P. High Court Orders Dated 21.10.2008
in W.P.No.9669/2008
6. From the Airport Director, Airport Authority of India,
Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad, Lr.No.AAi/HY/ATS-
58/NOC-1/2008/12265-72, 13981 Dated 23.10.2008 &
11.12.2008
7. From the Wing Commander, 408, Air Force Station,
Hakimpet, Secunderabad, Lr.No.HAK/2502/1/Wks,
Dated 01.01.2009
8. From the Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad
Metropolitan Development Authority, Hyderabad,
Lr.No.9285/MP2/ Plg./H/2007, Dated 30.11.2008
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0 RD ER:
In the G.O. 1st read above, Government have issued

orders under Rule 5 (d), the restrictions of building activity in
vicinity of certain areas i.e. Airports, Defense establishments and
Air Force Stations as follows:
"For building activity within the restricted zone near

the airport or within 500 meters distance from the
boundary of defense areas / military establishments,
necessary clearance from the concerned Airport
authority / Defense authority / shall be obtained.
For sites located within the Air funnel zone, prior
clearance from the airport authority shall be
obtained".
2. A Writ Petition No.9669/2008 has been filed before Hon'ble

High Court, wherein the petitioner challenged the above
provision which was imposed to obtain NOC from Airforce
Authority, for his site located in the vicinity of Hakimpet Airforce
Station as per G.O.Ms.No.86, MA Dated 03.03.2006.
P.t.0.
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3. The High Court after hearing the arguments and made the
following order dated 21.10.2008.
"The Present case brings out the requirement for the State
to take a policy decision with regard to safe distance for
allowing human habitations to come near about aviation
zones. Particularly when the State Government is
interested in securing huge investments in the aviation
sector, it would to avoid appropriate that a policy decision
is taken to create a safe aviation zone to avoid the
frequent menace of bird hits to the aviation sector. It is a
matter of common knowledge that the menace of bird hit
is considered to be a risk factor by the aviation sector.
Where human habitations are allowed to come, the left
over food particles invariably attract huge sized birds for
feeding them on. Therefore, it is considered that
appropriate distance should be maintained as a safe
distance so that the human habitations shall not be
permitted to come up there around".
It is, therefore, only appropriate that a policy decision in
this regard is taken and announced at the earliest.
4. In obedience of the Hon'ble High Court orders,

Government have examined the matter in consultation with
Airport Authority of India, Airforce Station, Hakimpet,
Secunderabad and Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad
Metropolitan Development Authority, Hyderabad and reviewed
the orders issued by the Government vide G.0.Ms.No.86 MA&UD
(M) Dept., Dated 03.03.2006, G.O.Ms.No.678 MA&UD (Ml)
Dept., Dated 07.09.2007,G.O.Ms.No.302 MA&UD (Ml) Dept.,
Dated 15-04-2008 and G.O.Ms.No.569 MA&UD (Ml) Dept.,
Dated 23-08-2008 in light of the Notifications issued by the
Government of India and Airport Authority of India regarding
restrictions of Building Activity in vicinity of certain areas i.e.
Airports, Defense establishments and Air Force Stations and
maintaining of safe distance from the Airport operations and
also in the light of the Hon'ble High Court orders and it was felt
that the regulations should be more stringent, comphrensive and
elaborative. Accordingly, as per directions of the Hon'ble High
Court, Government have decided to evolve a policy on rules
relates to Regulation of Buildings and Development activities in
the vicinity of Airports, Defense establishments and Air Force
Stations.
S. Government after careful examination of the matter

keeping in view the directions of Hon'ble High Court in
W.P.No.9669/2008 Dated 21.10.2008 and the reports submitted
by the Airport Authority of India, Airforce Station, Hakimpet,
Secunderabad and Metropolitan Commissioner, Metropolitan
Development Authority, Hyderabad, hereby issue rules relates to
"Regulation of Buildings and Development activities in the
vicinity of Airforce, Defense establishments and Airport Stations
Contd ... 3 ..
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in the State" appended to this order in partial modification of the

rules issued vide G.O.Ms.No.86 MA&UD (Ml) Dept., Dated
03.03.2006, G.O.Ms.No.678 MA&UD (Ml) Dept., Dated
09.07.2007, G.O.Ms.No.302 MA&UD (Ml) Dept., Dated 15-04-
2008 and G.O.Ms.No.569 MA&UD .(Ml) Dept., Dated 23-08-
2008 and further amendments issued in the matter from time
to time.
6. The Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations and

Municipalities and Vice Chairman of all Urban Development
Authorities / Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad
Metropolitan Development Authority are instructed to take
further action in the matter accordingly.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRA DESH)
Dr. c.v.s.K. SARMA,

To
The Commissioner of Printing, Stationary & Stores Purchase,
Hyderabad (with a request to publish in the next issue of A.P.
Gazette and send 200 copies to Government).
All the Municipal Commissioners in the State (through
Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, A.P.
Hyderabad).
The Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, A.P.
Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Special Officer, Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad.
The Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad Metropolitan
Development Authority (HMDA), Hyderabad.·
The Director, Begumpet Airport, Begumpet, Secunderabad.
The Airport Director, Airport Authority of India, Hyderabad
Airport, Hyderabad.
The Director Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad,
Ranga Reddy District.
The Wing Commander, 408, Air Force Station, Hakimpet,
Secunderabad.
Copy to:
The PS to Special Secretary to CM / M (MA)/ Prl. Secretary /
Secretary (MA&UD).
Sf/Sc.
//FORWARDED:: BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
(ANNEXURE TO THE G.O.Ms.No. 249 MA&UD (M1) Dept., Dated
16.03.2 009)
RULES RELATES TO REGULATION OF BUILDINGS AND

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE VICINITY OF AIRPORTS,
DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENTS AND AIR FORCE STATIONS
I. AIRPORT RESTRICTIONS:
1. Regulation of height of buildings/structures located in vicinity of

airports:
(a) In respect of sites located:

- within 20 km radius from the boundary of civil and military
aerodromes
in air funnel zone of civil and military aerodrome as defined
by the concerned authorities.
The building heights and other parameters shall be regulated as per the
stipulations of the Airport Authority of India as notified in Gazette of India
Extraordinary (S.0.1589) dated 30-06-2008 and as amended from time to
time by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
(b) All high-rise buildings in the following restricted zones shall be allowed
with prior clearance from the Airport Authority and shall be regulated by
their rules/requirements for giving No Objection Certificates.
• Within 2 km radius of the International Airport site

• Within 1 km from the periphery of the Defense
Areas
(c) Irrespective of their distance from the aerodrome, even beyond 22km
limit from the aerodrome reference point, no radio masts or similar
installation exceeding 152 mt in height shall be erected except with the
prior clearance from Civil Aviation Authorities.
(d) In respect of any land located within 1000 meters from the boundary
of a military airport, no residential or commercial activity is allowed except
with prior necessary clearance from the concerned Airport Authority for
giving it's clearance with regard to building height permissible and safe
distance to be maintained between the building and boundary of the
aerodrome.
2. Environmental restrictions:
With a view to ensuring proper airfield environment and mitigating

bird-strike menace in the vicinity of airports on one hand, and noise level
problems on the other hand, the following restrictions on development
activities shall apply within 20 km radius of any aerodrome:
(a) No chimneys or smoke producing factories shall be constructed

within a radius of 8 km from the Airport Reference Point.
(b) Slaughter house, abattoir, Butcheries, meat shops and solid
waste disposal sites and other areas for activities like depositing
of garbage which may encourage collection of high flying birds,
like eagles and hawks, shall not be permitted within 1 O km from
the Airport Reference Point.
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(c) Fruit bearing trees, which attract birds shall not be planted
within 10 km from the Airport Reference Point.
(d) Within a 5 km radius of the aerodrome reference point, every
structure/ installation/ building shall be so designed as to meet
the pigeon/bird proofing requirements of the Civil Aviation
Authorities. Such requirement may stipulate the prohibition of
any cavity, niche, or other opening on the exterior of such
building/ installation/ structure so as to prevent the nesting and
habitation of pigeon or other birds.
(e) Activities and uses /Buildings constructed within the Air funnel
area, the transitional surface area and the Obstacle limitation
surface of the proposed Airport wherever permissible, after due
clearance from the Airport authorities wherever applicable and
shall take into account the noise levels problems while
designing and construction of buildings located in such areas.
The provisions of the National Building Code shall be applicable
with regard to insulation, soundproofing, and other measures to
be taken for reduction of noise, etc.
(f) In case any structure or building is declared as dangerous
structure/building in the vicinity of the Airport, it shall be liable for
dismantling without prior notice.
II. Restrictions on building activity/development activity and

installations in vicinity of military establishments:
(a) In respect of sites located within 1000 meters from the boundary of
defense establishments, defense units, defense laboratories and Firing
range other than stationed military units (Army / Navy / Airforce) which
may comprise of military quarters, administrative buildings, parade
grounds etc and residential areas of cantonment prior clearance from the
concerned defense Authority/Station Authority shall be obtained before
applying for permission for any building activity, development to any
residential layout or colony or any such development activity. The defense
Authority/Station Authority is required to give it's clearance with regard to
building height permissible and safe distance to be maintained between
the building and boundary of such defense establishment.
(b) No High Rise buildings or Apartment Complex shall be permissible

with 500 meters from the boundary of any such military establishment
unless the said .safety distance is specifically stated otherwise by the
concerned authority.
Ill. Restrictions on building activity/development activity and

installations in vicinity of Airforce Stations:
(a) No building or structure shall be constructed, created or erected or

no tree shall be planted on any land within the limits of Air Force
Stations as specified by Ministry of Defense in Gazette of India
dated 03-03-2007 and as amended from time to time.
(b) The restrictions imposed by Airport Authority of India as notified in

Gazette of India Extraordinary (S.0.1589) dated 30-06-2008 and
as amended from time to time by Ministry of Civil Aviation,
Government of India shall apply to the Indian Air Force
Aerodromes.
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(c) In respect of sites located within 1000 meters from the boundary
of Air Force Station, prior clearance from the concerned Air Force
Authority shall be obtained before applying for permission for any
building activity, development to any residential layout or colony or
any such development activity. The defense Authority/Station
Authority is required to give it's clearance with regard to building
height permissible and safe distance to be maintained between the
building and boundary of the military establishment
Dr. C.V.S.K. SARMA,

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRA DESH
ABSTRA CT
M.A. & U.D Department - The Andhra Pradesh Revised Common

Building Rules in the State - Certain Amendments - Notification
Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Ml} DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms,.No, 450 Dated:13.10.2010

Read the following:
1. G.OMs.No.86 M.A & U.D (M) Department, dt: 03-03-2006.

2. G.OMs.No.678 M.A & U.D (M) Department, dt:07.09.2007.
3. G.OMs.No.302 M.A & U.D (M) Department, dt: 15.04.2008.
5.From the Commissioner, G HMC Lr. No. 4/TP/ACCP/H0/2010,
Dt: 06.03.2010
6. Froni DTCP, Hyderabad Lr.No.5825/09/P dt: 15.09.2010.
***
ORDER:
In the GOs 1st to 4th read above, Government have issued

Revised Common Building Rules for all Municipalities/ Municipal
Corporations and Urban Development Authorities in the State.
2. The Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal

Corporation, Hyderabad in his letter 5th read above has stated
that as per rule 20 (c) of the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules,
2006 issued in G.O.Ms.No.86 MA dt: 03.03.2006 individual
residential buildings proposed in plots up to 300 meters of plot
area and height up to 6.0 meters are exempted from Mortgage
Clause. The applicants in the category of plot area
100 Sq. meters to 300 Sq. meters though eligible for 10 meters
height are obtaining permissions up to 6.0 meters height to
avoid the mortgage clause and constructing additional floors
Unauthorizedly. Thus the exemption given to the plots less than
300 sq. meters area and 6.0 meters height is being misused and
leading to gross violation in most of buildings thereby the
purpose of exempting them from the mortgage clause is
defeated. Further GHMC has noticed that nearly 70% to 90% of
the buildings in the city are coming up on the plots ranging from
100 sq. meters to 300 sq. meters and less than 10% building
applications are being received in the plot of less than
100 sq. meters. Unless constructions that are coming up on the
plots of 100 sq. meters to 300 sq. meters are brought under the
purview of mortgage clause, it would be very difficult to prevent
the unauthorized floors.
3. The Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal

Corporation, Hyderabad has therefore requested the
Government to amend the rule 20 (c) of the Hyderabad Revised
Building Rules, 2006 by insisting the mortgage of 10% of built
up area for the buildings proposed on the plot area of 150 sq.
meters and above.
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4. The Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad

in his letter 5th read above has stated that, as per Rule 20 (c) of
the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006 individual
Residential Buildings in plots up to 300 Sq. meters with
height upto 6 meters and Industrial Buildings and as per rule
21(e) of A.P Municipalities Development Control Rules, 2008
individual Residential Buildings proposed in plots up to
500 Sq meters of plot area and height up to 7 meters and
industrial buildings are exempted from mortgage clause. The
applicants in the category of plot area of 100 sq meters to 500
sq meters though eligible for 10 meters of height are obtaining
permission up to 7 meters height to avoid the mortgage clause
and constructing additional floors Unauthorizedly thus the
exemption given to the plots is being misused and leading to
gross violation in most of the buildings thereby the purpose of
exempting them from the mortgage clause is defeated and
unless the construction that are coming up on the plots of 100
sq meters to 500 sq meters area brought under the purview of
mortgage clause it would be very difficult to prevent
unauthorized floors.
5. The Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad

has therefore requested the Government to amend the rules
suitably by insisting the mortgage of 10% of built up area for the
building proposed on the plot area of 100 Sq meters.
6. Government after careful examination of the matter

decided to accept the above recommendations made by
Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation,
Hyderabad and Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P.
Hyderabad with a view to minimize the violations in buildings.
Accordingly the following notification will be published in

an Extraordinary issue of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette,
dated: 13.10.2010.
NOTIFICATION-I
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 585 read

with section 592 of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
Act, 1955 and sub-section (2) of sections 14,32,46 and 58 of the
Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the
Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the Hyderabad
Revised Building Rules, 2006 issued in G.O.Ms.No.86, MA & UD
Department, dated: 03.03.2006 and published in Rules
Supplement to Part-I Extraordinary of the A.P Gazette, dated:
04.03.2006 and as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT
In clause (c) of rule 20 of the said rules, for the expression

"300 sq. mts" the expression "100 sq. mts" shall be substituted.
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NOTIFICATION-II
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 585 of

the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955; Section 11 of
the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Act, 1979; Section 11
of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Act, 1981; Section 326 of
the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act 1965; and Section 58 of
the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the
Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the Revised
Building Rules, 2007 issued in G.O.Ms.No.678 MA & UD
Department, dated: 07.09.2007 and published in Rules
Supplement to part-I Extraordinary of the A.P Gazette dated:
07.09.2007 and as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT

NOTIFICATION-Ill

the Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955; section 18 of
the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations Act 1994; and
section 58 of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development)
Act, 1975, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the
Andhra Pradesh Revised Building Rules, 2008, issued in
G.O.Ms.No.302, MA & UD Department, dated: 15.04.2008 and
published in Rules Supplement to part-I Extraordinary of the A.P
Gazette dated: 15.04.2008 and as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT

NOTIFICATION-IV

the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965 and sub section (1)
of section 44 of the Andhra Pradesh Town Planning Act, 1920,
the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the Andhra
Pradesh Municipalities Development Control Rules, 2008 issued
in G.O.Ms.No.569, MA & UD Department, dated: 23.08.2008 and
published in Rules supplement to part-I Extraordinary of the A.P
Gazette dated: 23.08.2008 and as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT
In clause (e) of rule 21 of the said rules, for the expression

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7. All the Commissioners of Municipal Corporations /
Municipalities and Vice-Chairmen's of Urban Development
Authorities are requested to take necessary further action in the
matter.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH}
T.S. APPA RAO

To
The Commissioner and Director, Printing , Stationery and Stores
Purchase A.P. Hyderabad ( in duplicate, with a request to publish
the in the Extraordinary Gazette of A.P. dated: 13.10.2010 and
The Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation,
Hyderabad.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration,
· A.P. Hyderabad.
The Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad Metropolitan
Development Authority, Hyderabad.
The Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities
in the State, through Commissioner & Director of Municipal
Administration, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairmen's of all Urban Development Authorities in the
State
All the Committee Members.
All Heads of Department.
The Director General Fire Services, A.P Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Inspector General of Registration &
Stamps.
A.P Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, AP Housing Board, Hyderabad.
The District Collectors of all Districts.
Copy to:
The PS to Spl. Secy to CM
The P.S. to M (M.A).
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Government, (UD) & (MA)
(MA&UD Dept)
The Law (A) Department
Sf/Sc.
/ /FORWARDED BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
ABSTRACT
M.A. & U.D Department - The Andhra Pradesh Revised Common Building
Rules in the State - Certain Amendments - Notification Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M1) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No. 34 Dated:22.01.2011
Read the following:

5. From the Kurnool Municipal Corporation, Kurnool Lr. Re.
No.1708/2009/G-1, dt: 15.06.2009.
6. From the DTCP, Hyderabad Lr.No.6503/2010/A dt: 17.09.2010.
** *
ORDER:
In the GOs 1st to 4th read above, Government have issued Revised
Common Building Rules for all Municipalities/ Municipal Corporations and
Urban Development Authorities in the State.
2. In the letter 5th read above, the Commissioner, Kurnool Municipal

Corporation has stated that as per Rule 21 (iii) of the Andhra Pradesh
Revised Building Rules 2008 issued vide G.O.Ms.No.302 MA dt:
15.04.2008, the sanctioning authority is empowered to compound the
offence in relation to setback violations (other than the front setback) upto
10% in respect of individual residential buildings duly recording their
reasons for violations in writing. This provision is made to take care of
unintentional and minor violations in setbacks by individual plot owners.
The rate of compounding fee shall be a minimum rate of Rs.1000/- per sq.
mt of the built up area in each floor in Municipal Corporations. As per rule
21 (iii) of the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules vide G.O.Ms.No.86 MA
dt: 03.03.2006, the sanctioning authority is empowered to compound the
offence in relation to setback violations (other than the front setback) upto
10% duly recording the violations in writing. The rate of compounding fee
shall be a minimum rate of Rs. 1000/- per sq.mts of the built up area on
each floor in Municipal Corporations.
3. The Municipal Commissioner, Kurnool has further stated that the

Kurnool Builders and Developers Association, Kurnool in their
representations dt: 05.02.2009 & 09.04.2009 have requested that as per
G.O.Ms.No.86 dt:03.03.86 which is being implemented in Greater
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad there is an allowance of
10% deviation in setbacks for all buildings which could be compounded by
the sanctioning authority but as per G.O.Ms.No.302, MA dt: 15.04.2008
which is being implemented in Kurnool and similar other Corporations,
such allowance are applicable only to individual residential buildings and
requested to make applicable the said provision to all other buildings as it
is mentioned in G.O.Ms.No.86, MA dt: 03.03.2006.
4. The Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad in his

letter sth read above has requested the Government to issue necessary
orders accordingly.
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5. Government after careful examination of the representation of

Kurnool Builders and Developers Association / Builders and individual
developers of Rajahmundry Municipal Corporation and as recommended
by the Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad hereby
decided to extend the provision which is already available in G.O.Ms.No.
86, MA dt: 03.03.2006 (applicable in Hyderabad Metropolitan
Development Authority, Hyderabad area only) to compound the offence in
relation to setbacks violations (other than the front setback) upto 10%
made during the construction to all Municipal Corporations / Municipalities
and Urban Development Areas in the State so as to have a uniform
applicability of Building Rules in the State and decided to suitably amend
the Revised Common Building Rules issued in and G.O.Ms.No.678 MA &
UD dt: 07.09.2007, G. 0. Ms. No.302, MA & U D dt 15-04-2008 and G. 0.
Ms. No.569, MA & U D. dated 23-08-2008.
6. Accordingly the following notification will be published in an

Extraordinary issue of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, dated:24.01.2011.
NOTIFICATION-I
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 585 of the

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955; Section 11 of the
Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Act, 1979; Section 11 of the
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Act, 1981; Section 326 of the Andhra
Pradesh Municipalities Act 1965; and Section 58 of the Andhra Pradesh
Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the Government of Andhra
Pradesh hereby amend the Revised Building Rules, 2007 issued in
G.O.Ms.No.678 MA & UD Department, dated: 07.09.2007 and published
in Rules Supplement to part-I Extraordinary of the Andhra Pradesh
Gazette dated: 07.09.2007 as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT
In rule 21 in clause (iii) of the said rules, for the expression "upto
5% in respect of individual residential buildings" the expression "up to 10%
in respect of all buildings (except industrial Buildings)" shall be substituted
and the words "This provision is made to take care of unintentional and
minor violations in set backs by the individual plot owners" shall be
omitted.
NOTIFICATION-II

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955; section 18 of the
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations Act 1994; and section 58 of the
Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the Government
of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the Andhra Pradesh Revised Building
Rules, 2008, issued in G.O.Ms.No.302, MA & UD Department, dated:
15.04.2008 and published in Rules Supplement to part-I Extraordinary of
the A.P Gazette dated: 15.04.2008 as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT
In rule 21 in clause (iii) of the said rules, for the expression "upto
10% in respect of individual residential buildings" the expression "up to
10% in respect of all buildings (except industrial Buildings)" shall be
substituted and the words "This provision is made to take care of
unintentional and minor violations in set backs by the individual plot
owners" shall be omitted.
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NOTIFICATION-Ill

Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965 and sub section (1) of section 44
of the Andhra Pradesh Town Planning Act, 1920, the Government of
Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities
Development Control Rules, 2008 issued in G.O.Ms.No.569, MA & UD
Department, dated: 23.08.2008 and published in Rules supplement to
part-I Extraordinary of the A.P Gazette dated: 23.08.2008 as subsequently
amended.
AME.NDMENT
In rule 22 in clause (iii) said rules, for the expression "upto 10%
duly recording thereon the deviations in writing" the expression "up to 10%
in respect of all buildings (except industrial Buildings)" shall be substituted
and the words " This provision is made to take care of unintentional and
minor violations in set backs by the individual plot owners" shall be
omitted.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRA DESH)
T.S. APPA RAO

To
The Commissioner and Director, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase A.P.
Hyderabad (in duplicate, with a request to publish the in the Extraordinary
Gazette of A.P. dated:24.01.2011 and furnish 1000 copies to Government)
The Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, A.P. Hyderabad.
The Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development
Authority, Hyderabad.
The Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities in the State,
through Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairmen's of all Urban Development Authorities in the State
The Director General Fire Services, A.P Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Inspector General of Registration & Stamps.
A.P Hyderabad.
Copy to:
The PS to Secy to CM
(MA&UD Dept)
Sf/Sc.
SECTION OFFICER
ABSTRACT
M.A. & U.D Department - Earmarking 20% of developed land for EWS/LIG category in
all housing projects (both public and private Agencies) - Amendments to Revised
Common Building Rules- Notification Issued.
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M1) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No. 45 Dated:28. 01.2011

Read the following:

5. D.O. Lr. No. J-25029/1/2009/RAY/OSD (JnNURM) dt: 10.07.2009 from
Hon'ble Union Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, GOI
addressed to Hon'ble Chief Minister.
6. G.O.Ms.No.577 MA&UD (UBS) Dept., Dated 17.09.2009.
7. From DTCP, Hyderabad Lr.No.5689/2005/i1 dt: 04.06.2010.
***
ORDER:
In the GOs 1st to 4th read above, Government have issued Revised Common
Building Rules for all Municipalities/ Municipal Corporations and Urban Development
Authority areas in the State.
2. Government of India (GOI) announced Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) scheme for
slum dwellers and urban poor for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth of the
urban areas. Government of India will extend support under Jawaharlal Nehru National
Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) to the States that are willing to assign property
rights to people living in slum area to create a slum free India in five years. The
Government of India have prescribed certain requirements to be made by the State
Government to approach for the Central Assistance under the scheme, earmarking at
least 20-25% of developed land in all housing projects (both public and private
Agencies) for EWS/LIG category with a system of cross subsidization.
3. Government after detailed deliberations on the Rajiv Awas Yojana initiative of

Government of India with all the concerned, approved the State Policy on Slum Free
Andhra Pradesh by 2014 and issued orders vide oo.z= read above.
4. Government have constituted a State Level Committee under the Chairmanship

of Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, A.P Hyderabad to suggest
changes required in the legal framework as mentioned above to implement Rajiv Awas
Yojana (RAY) in the state. The Departmental Committee under the Chairmanship of
Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad with other members was
constituted to suggest amendments to the enactments governing town planning to
enable revision of population density norms, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), land use etc. The
Departmental Committee shall submit its report in one month to the State Level
Committee so that the said recommendations can be used for preparation of state
legislative framework. The Chairman of the Departmental Committee, Director of Town
& Country Planning, AP. Hyderabad has submitted the report to the State Level
Committee. The Departmental Committee among other things has suggested to
earmark 20% of developed land in all housing projects and also furnished the necessary
proposals for amendments to the Building Rules.
5. Government after careful examination of the Government of India guidelines and

policy as adopted by the State Government and suggestions of Departmental
Committee and in order to benefit the people belonging to Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS) and Low Income Groups (LIG) for accessing housing facilities in
upcoming housing projects, decided to make provision in the building rules for
earmarking of at least 20% of developed land in all housing projects (both public and
private Agencies) for EWS/LIG category with a system of cross subsidization in all
Municipalities, Municipal Corporations and Urban Development Authority areas in the
State by issuing an amendment to Revised Common Building Rules.
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Accordingly the following notifications will be published in an Extraordinary issue

of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, dated: 01.02.2011.
NOTIFICATION-I
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 585 read with section 592 of
the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 and proviso under sub-section
(1) read with sub-section (2) of sections 14,32,46 and 58 of the Andhra Pradesh Urban
Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the
Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006 issued in G.O.Ms.No.86, MA & UD
Department, dated: 03.03.2006 and published in Rules Supplement to Part-I
Extraordinary of the AP Gazette, dated: 04.03.2006 as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT
In rule 10.3 of the said rules the following words shall be added at the end,
namely:-
"ln all such projects the developer shall provide at least 20% of developed
land for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low Income Groups (LIG)
housing.·
. NOTIFICATION-II
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 585 of the Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporation Act, 1955; Section 11 of the Visakhapatnam Municipal
Corporation Act, 1979; Section 11 of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Act, 1981;
Section 326 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act 1965; and Section 58 of the
Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975, the Government of Andhra
Pradesh hereby amend the Revised Building Rules, 2007 issued in G.O.Ms.No.678 MA
& UD Department, dated: 07.09.2007 and published in Rules Supplement to part-I
Extraordinary of the AP Gazette dated: 07.09.2007 as subsequently amended.
AMENDMENT
namely:-
housing.·
NOTIFICA TION-111
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 585 of the Greater Hyderabad
Municipal Corporations Act, 1955; section 18 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipal
Corporations Act 1994; and section 58 of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas
(Development) Act, 1975, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the
Andhra Pradesh Revised Building Rules, 2008, issued in G.0.Ms.No.302, MA & UD
Department, dated: 15.04.2008 and published in Rules Supplement to part-I
Extraordinary of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated: 15.04.2008 as subsequently
amended.
AMENDMENT
namely:-
housing.·
NOTIFICATION-IV
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In exercise of the powers conferred under section 326 of the Andhra Pradesh
Municipalities Act, 1965 and sub section (1) of section 44 of the Andhra Pradesh Town
Planning Act, 1920, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby amend the Andhra
Pradesh Municipalities Development Control Rules, 2008 issued in G.O.Ms.No.569, MA
& UD Department, dated: 23.08.2008 and published in Rules supplement to part-I
Extraordinary of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette dated: 23.08.2008 as subsequently
amended.
AMENDMENT
namely:-
housing.·
T.S. APPA RAO

To
The Commissioner and Director, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase AP.
Hyderabad (in duplicate, with a request to publish the in the Extraordinary Gazette of
AP. dated:01.02.2011 and furnish 1000 copies to Government)
The Director of Town and Country Planning, AP. Hyderabad.
The Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, AP. Hyderabad.
The Metropolitan Commissioner, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority,
Hyderabad. .
The Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities in the State, through
Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, Hyderabad.
The Vice-Chairmen's of all Urban Development Authorities in the State
The Director General Fire Services, AP Hyderabad.
The Commissioner & Inspector General of Registration & Stamps.
AP Hyderabad.
Copy to:
The PS to Secy to CM
(MA&UD Dept)
The MA&UD (UBS) Section.
Sf/Sc.
SECTION OFFICER
ABSTRACT
MA&UD Department - GHMC - Exclusion of Prashasan Nagar Co-operative

House Building Society, Jubilee Hills from the purview of G.0.Ms.No.623
MA dated:08.09.2008 - Amendment - Issued.
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MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M) DEPARTMENT
G.0.Ms.No. 82 Dated:21.02.2011
1. G.0.Ms.No.86, MA dated:03.03.2006
2. G.O.Ms.No.623, MA dated:08.09.2008
3. Commissioner,GHMC Letter No.4/TPS/GHMC/ 2011/109
dated:18.01.2011.
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ORDER:
Government vide reference 1st cited have issued Revised Common

Building Rules, 2006 applicable to Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area
and rest of HUDA area. As per the Rule-5(g) of the said rules "in case of
Banjara Hills - Jubilee Hills area covered by Block-1 & 2, and part of Block
No.3 of Ward No.8, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad area, the building
restrictions imposed vide G.O.Ms.No.601 MA dated:05.11.1988 read with
G.0.Ms.No.423 MA dated:31.07.1998 would be applicable".
2. The Commissioner, GHMC vide reference 3rd cited has informed that,
Government earlier in the year 1998 have framed special regulations to the
Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills area covered by Block No.1, 2 and part of
Block No.3 of Ward No.a of erstwhile MCH area. As per the Said
regulations, the maximum permissible height of any residential building in
the said area is 1 Omtrs. Same regulations have been stipulated in
G.0.Ms.No.423 MA dated:31.07.1998 and G.O.Ms.No.86 MA
dated:03.03.2006. Subsequently Government have partly amended the
above special regulations vide G.O.Ms.No.623, MA dated:08.09.2008 and
permitted individual residential buildings upto 15mtrs height in plots abutting
minimum 40' wide road in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills areas.
3. The Commissioner, GHMC has further stated that some of the

individual plot owners of Prashasan Nagar Layout are obtaining the building
permission for construction of Ground + 4 Upper floors individual residential
buildings and later converting the same into apartments and other non-
residential purposes by taking undue advantage of the height permitted by
the GHMC and resulting into breach of bye-laws of the Prashasan Nagar
Co-operative House Building Society, Jubilee Hills and therefore the
Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has requested
the government to issue necessary amendments to the G.O.Ms.No.623 MA
dated:08.09.2008 prohibiting the applicability of the said G.O. to the
Prashasan Nagar Co-operative House Building Society, Jubilee Hills.
4. · After careful examination of the proposal of the Commissioner,

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and as the Government have
allotted these lands for residential purpose of All India Service officers
belonging to Andhra Pradesh State Cadre and in order to prevent misuse or
diversion of the land for other purposes, in partial modification to the G.O.s
P.T.O ...
:: 2 ::
mentioned in the references 151 & 2nd read above, Government hereby order
that the layout area of Prashasan Nagar Co-operative House Building
Society, Jubilee Hills shall be excluded from the provisions of
G.O.Ms.No.623 MA dated:08.09.2008 and the special regulations issued
vide G.0.Ms.No.601, dated:05.11.1988 and as stipulated in G.0.Ms.No.423
MA dated:31.07.1998 limiting the permissible height of the residential
building to 1 Omtrs with maximum FSI of 1:: 1 shall be applicable to the
Prashasan Nagar Co-operative House Building Society, Jubilee Hills.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR, ANDHRA PRADESH)
T.S.APPARAO
To
The Metropolitan Commissioner,
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, Hyderabad
The Director of Town & Country Planning, A.P. Hyderabad
SF/ SC.
//FORWARDED:: BY ORDER//
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Relevant Government Order Year Gist of Government Order

M.A., dated 11.5.1993.

Department, dated 23-08-2008.

Department, dated 13-10-2010.

Department, dated 07-04-2012.

Department, dated 28-03-2017.

Municipal Corporations and Municipalities - Building permissions - being granted Basing

HOUSING MUN ICIPAL ADMN .&URB AN DEVELOPMENT (M2) DEPT.

G.O.Ms.No.584 M.A. Dated: 28.5.1987.

1.An dhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Adt. 1975.

Therefore, the Government considers that it is high-time that F.S.I./F.A.R. stands as

Accordingly the following standards of F.S.I./F.A.R. are prescribed to be followed

Land use Proposed Maximum permissible Area of the-

1: 1.25 35% to 60% depending Outside the

2. Service 1.: 1.0 35% to 50% depending Within the

1:0.75 30% to 40% Outside the

3. General and 1:0.75 35% Inside the

1:0.50 30% Outside the

4. Godown& 1:0.75 35% Inside the

1 :0.050 30% Outside the

5. Educational 1: 1.25 50% Within the

1: 1.00 35% Outside the

6. Institutional 1 :1.0 35% Within the

1:0.75 30% Outside the

Land Use Proposed Maximum Permissible Area of the

1. Residential & 1 :1.25 40% to 75% depending within the

2. Service 1: 1.00 30% to 50% depending within the

3. General and 1:0.75 30% to 40% Within the

4. Educational 1:1.0 40% Within the

5. Institutional 1:0.50 30% Within the

These standards shall come into force forthwith.

The Vice-chairman, of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, Vijayawada,

Buildings - Municipal Corporation/Urban Development authorities Certain amendments is to

MUNI CIPAL ADMINISTRATION & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.Ro.310 M.A, Dated: 11-5-1993

The following amendment to G.O.Ms.No.75 M.A., Dated 6-2-1992 are issued.

For para 6, the following shall be substituted.

For Industrial Buildings

For Flatted Factories:

GROUP HOUSING SCHEMES/APARTMENTS etc.,

a) Group Housing Scheme means the development of buildings having 5 or more

For Group Houses, the permissible F.A.R will be as follows:

Above 2000 Sq.mts. 5 meters 6 meters

RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE:

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

Municipal Corporations, Municipalities andI areas covered by Urban Development

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No.249, M.A., Dated : 23-5-1996.

1. G.O.MS.N0.708, M.A., dt. 11.08.1987.

In this order, provisions of individual buildings are consolidated.

MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.):

200 & above 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.75

For industrial buildings

Upto 5000 1.0

(i)Maximum Plot coverage 40%.

Plot area in Sq.mtrs. plot coverage

Upto 1000 sq.mtrs. 50% of plot area

© For flatted or guild type factories 40% of plot area