DIRECTORATE OF TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING Government of Andhra Pradesh

1. DIRECTORATE OF TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING Government of Andhra Pradesh • FUNCTIONS OF DT&CP • COMMON BUILDING RULES

2. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. FUNCTIONS: DTCP is an apex body in Planning and Development issues in Urban and Rural areas in the State. TECHNICAL STATUTORY FUNCTIONS: • Preparation of General Town Planning Scheme for ULBs (Master Plan) • Preparation of Indicative Land Use Plans for RLBs . • Technical Approval of Layouts in Urban & Rural areas. • Technical Approval of Building Plans (Group Housing), Commercial • Complexes and Major Buildings in Urban & Rural areas. • Technical Clearance of Installations (Industries) in Urban & Rural areas. • NOC for Cinema Theatres / Multiplex in Urban & Rural areas. • Approval of Road Development Plans. • Appraisal of variations to the sanctioned Master Plans. • Preparation of and approval of type designs for Community and Public buildings.

3. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. ACT PROVISIONS URBAN LOCAL BODIES • A.P. Town Planning Act 1920 • A.P. Municipal Corporation Act 1955 • A.P. Municipalities Act 1965 • A.P. Cinematography Act 1962 • A.P. Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non Agricultural Purposes) Act, 2006. RURAL LOCAL BODIES • A.P. Panchayat Raj Act 1994 • A.P. Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non Agricultural Purposes) Act, 2006.

4. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. ADVISORY FUNCTIONS TO: • A.P. Housing Board • Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation • A.P. Pollution Control Board • Rajiv Swagruha Housing Corporation Ltd. • Government on planning matters • Urban Development Authorities

5. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT Contd..

6. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT There are 6 Regional Offices each headed by Regional Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning Contd..

7. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. The Department is functioning on four-tier system i.e., 1. Head Quartersfor overall Town Planning Administration of the State and providing policy guidance & monitoring 2. Regional levelfor better coordination and liaison between the Regional level administration and grass root level Local Bodies 3. District levelfor better coordination and liaison between the State Level Administration and District level administration 4. At the grass root level i.e. Urban Local Bodies STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT

8. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. ORGANIZATION CHART: HEAD OFFICE DIRECTOR JOINT DIRECTOR (RE) JOINT DIRECTOR (MP) DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR PLANNING IDSMT ASST DIRECTOR ASST DIRECTOR ASST DIRECTOR ASST DIRECTOR ASST DIRECTOR SUPT. VIGILANCE TPA TPA TPA TPA TPA AO (M.E) AO(GE) SO(AC) AO(I)

9. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. ORGANIZATION CHART: REGIONAL OFFICE RDDTP ASST DIRECTOR TPA(MPSU) TPA TPA SUPDT ADM ADM ADM OTHER STAFF OTHER STAFF OTHER STAFF

10. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. ORGANIZATION CHART: DISTRICT OFFICE DTCPO TPA TPA SURVEYOR SURVEYOR Sr. ASST. SURVEY ASSTS (OUTSOURCING)

11. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. DECENTRALIZATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF DT&CP Regional Offices (As per the powers delegated) Urban local bodies (Municipalities / Corporations) • Technical clearance of Layouts up to an extent of 1 Hectare (Acs.2.50) • Approval of Layouts for Weaker Section Housing • Sub-division of Plots in approved Layouts. • Buildings of height below 18m (Stilt + G+4 Floors) up to an extent of 1000sq.m of site area. • Preparation of Road Development Plans. • Industrial clearances (Plant and machinery cost up to Rs.5.00. crore) • Annual inspection of Municipalities Contd..

12. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. DECENTRALIZATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF DT&CP Regional Offices (As per the powers delegated) Rural Areas (Gram panchayats) • Technical clearance of Layouts up to an extent of 2 Hectares (Acs.5.00). • Approval of Layouts for Weaker Section Housing • Sub-division of Plots in approved Layouts. • Industrial clearances (Plant and machinery cost up to Rs.5.00. crore) • Preparation of Indicative Land Use Plans for Mandal Head Quarters (Gram Panchayats) (As per G.O.Ms.No.569 Revenue (Mandal) Department, Dt.22-05-1985). • Annual inspection of Mandal Head Quarters (Gram Panchayats). Contd..

13. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. DECENTRALIZATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF DT&CP District Offices (As per the powers delegated) Rural Areas (Gram panchayats) • Technical clearance of Layouts up to an extent of 1 Hectare (Acs.2.50) (Not covered in GTP Schemes) • Sub-division of Plots in approved Layouts • Approval of Layouts for Weaker Section. • Buildings of more than 3 Floors or 9m height in an extent not exceeding 450Sq.m of site area. • Industrial clearances (Investment up to Rs.1 Crore in Plant and machinery). • Preparation of Indicative Land Use Plans for Grampanchayats (other than MHQ’s). • Annual inspection of Gram Panchayats (other than MHQ’s).

14. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. STATUS OF GENERAL TOWN PLANNING SCHEMES (MASTER PLAN):

15. NEW BUILDING RULES First approved and implemented for GHMC and HMDA Areas (vide GOMs No. 86 MA Dt. 3.3.2006) Then extended to other 2 metro regions, viz. Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada UDAs vide GOms No. 678 MA Dt. 9.7.2008 Later on to all other ULBs and UDAs vide G O Ms No. 302 MA Dt.15.04.2008 Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 15

16. PURPOSE OF BUILDING RULES Basic instrument for regulating all building activities - in the interest of public health, public safety and public convenience - For operationalising planned development Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 16

17. PARAMETERS OF BUILDING RULES Building volume (FAR, coverage, etc.) External aspects (setbacks, height, etc.) Standards and specifications of construction Internal building standards and specifications are given as per the National Building Code Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 17

18. BUILDING PARAMETERS (Contd.) It regulates The plot size Abutting road width Setbacks Height Plot coverage Floor Area Ratio Parking requirements Restriction of buildings in certain areas, Enforcement Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 18

19. SALIENT FEATURES OF PRESENT BUILDING RULES Issued in 1998 vide GOMs 423 Dt. 31-7-1998 Streamlining of building approval procedure Empowers architects to approve normal residential buildings Time limit requirement brought down to one month Provisions for Rain Water harvesting Rationalised Parking requirements Security Deposit to discourage violations Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 19

20. PRESENT BUILDING RULES SHORTCOMINGS Built-up area & height not consistent with abutting road width No uniform Building Line and plot size No deterrent penal provisions Large plot size requirements and more setbacks for various uses resulting in violations No encouragement for gated and planned housing development No gradation of Multi-storied buildings w.r.t abutting road widths Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 20

21. CONSULTATIVE PROCESS IN FINALISING THE PROPOSED BUILDING RULES Draft rules were notified for objections & suggestions Consultative meetings with all stakeholders held in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada & Hyderabad Draft was examined & modified by a Committee consisting of senior officials and experts headed by Principal Secretary, I&TC Dept. Draft further examined & modified by High level Committee headed by Spl. Chief Secretary Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 21

22. SALIENT FEATURES OF PROPOSED BUILDING RULES Initially applicable to MCH & HUDA Area Later on extended to Municipal Corporations & Municipalities. Minimal parameters, i.e., Only setbacks and height stipulated. A single and Common Table for all types of buildings. Separate stipulations for old and congested areas Uniform Building line for all areas. Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 22

23. SALIENT FEATURES (Contd.) Building height specified based on area and location viz., Congested areas existing areas new and developing areas prohibited areas for High Rise Building Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 23

24. SALIENT FEATURES (Contd.) Provisions made Mandating maintaining of greenery Flexibility in transferring of setbacks Solar heating and external lighting Structure stability and earthquake resistance in major complexes Facilities for physically handicapped persons in public usage buildings Encouragement of U shaped buildings with central open spaces/courtyards Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 24

25. SALIENT FEATURES (Contd.) HIGH RISE BUILDINGS Setbacks made at par with National Building Code. No restriction on height.. Introduction of differential City level Infrastructure Impact fee above 5 floors – ranging from Rs 25 to 300 psft for residential; Rs 50 to 500psft for commercial; Rs 10 to 200 for others for GHMC & HUDA area. Provisions given for various types of High Rise Buildings -mono & multiple blocks;Podium & Tower block, U shaped & Pyramidal type Provisions for Skyscraper zones Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 25

26. SALIENT FEATURES (Contd.) PROVISIONS MADE TO ENCOURAGE GROUP & GATED DEVELOPMENTS viz. row type, cluster type, group of Apartment blocks & residential enclaves. Flexibility given in layout pattern/site planning and design parameters vis –a-vis traditional plotted development Common pool parking encouraged Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 26

27. SALIENT FEATURES (Contd.) PARKING STIPULATIONS Simplified – as a percentage of total built up area; choice given in type: combination of cellars or in stilt as well as on upper floors Encouragement & Incentives for providing parking complexes in notified areas- moratorium on property tax; no permit fees & charges for granting building permissions Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 27

28. INCENTIVES PROPOSED FOR COMPLIANCE OF RULES Incentives by way of rebate in property tax to building owners who Provides more setbacks Install and use solar heating and lighting undertake recycling of waste water and rain water harvesting structures; Provides at least 25 % additional parking; Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 28

29. ENFORCEMENT MEASURES PROPOSED Occupancy certificate made compulsory for all buildings procedure simplified. For not taking occupancy certificate- levy of penalty by functional agencies dealing with electricity, water supply, drainage and sewerage. levy of 2 times the property tax by the local authority Compulsory licensing of builders and developers along with other technical personnel; Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 29

30. ENFORCEMENT MEASURES PROPOSED (Contd.) Sanction and release of building plan given only after owner hands over the GF/FF to sanctioning authority as surety Registering Authority to register built up area as per sanctioned plan only and maintain Prohibitory Register Financial institutions to extend loan facilities only to extent of built up area in sanctioned plan Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 30

31. ENFORCEMENT MEASURES PROPOSED (Contd.) Provision for compounding of up to 10% setback violations (except front setback) by the sanctioning authority – at Rs. 1000 per sq.m in MCH & Municipal Corporations and Rs.500/- per sq.m for Municipalities and UDA areas. Owner & Builder to take comprehensive insurance policy which is forfeited in case of violations Provision for constitution of Building Appellate Tribunal Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 31

32. ENFORCEMENT MEASURES PROPOSED Provision for constitution of Building Ombudsman Payment of fees and charges made rational: (only 10 % of total fees & charges to be paid initially and balance before release of approved plans) Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 32

33. NEW BUILDING RULES These have been made in sync with National Building Code and other Acts and rules and Government policies, viz.: Fire Services Act,1999 IT Policy Tourism Policy Multiplexes and Shopping Malls policy Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Government of A.P. 33

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