ROWHOUSE
Description: Like townhouses, rowhouses are units arranged in a row, typically sharing
side walls. Each unit has its own lot, but they are narrower and designed to maximize space
on long, continuous blocks.
~According to pd 1096~
Occupancy Classification: Group B1 - Residentials, Hotel, and Apartments
-Group B Occupancies shall be multiple dwelling units including boarding or lodging
houses, hotels, apartment buildings, row houses, convents, monasteries and other similar
building each of which accommodates more than 10 persons.
Zoning Classification: R-3
UNDER TABLE 8.1. REFERENCE TABLE OF MAX. ALLOWABLE PSO, MAX. ALLOWABLE ISA,
THE MACA THE MIN. USA AND TOSL BY TYPE OF LAND USE ZONING PER LOT
RESIDENTIAL 3 (R-3) Basic High Density Housing
MAX. ALLOWABLE PSO (PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY)
WITH FIREWALL - 70% OF TOTAL LOT AREA
MAX. ALLOWABLE ISA (PAVED OPEN SPACES)
WITH FIREWALL - 20% OF TOTAL LOT AREA
MIN. USA (UNPAVED OPEN SPACES)
WITH FIREWALL - 10% OF TOTAL LOT AREA
TOSL (TOTAL OPEN SPACES WIHTIN LOT) (ISA+ USA)
WITH FIREWALL - 30% OF TOTAL LOT AREA
PSO + ISA = MACA (MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA)
PSO + TOSL = TLA (TOTAL LOT AREA)
UNDER TABLE 8.2. MIN. SETBACKS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES, R-3
Basic
FRONT - 3.00 METERS
SIDE & REAR – Abutment on two sides and rear property lines may be allowed with
conditions as enumerated under Section 804, Subsection 10 of this rule.
SECTION 704. LOCATION ON PROPERTY > C. FOOTPRINT BASED ON FIREWALL
PROVISIONS > V
For high-density residential (R-3) uses or occupancies, two (2) types of firewall
construction may be permitted:
(a) For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on two (2) sides, a firewall can be erected
on a maximum of 85% of the total length of each side property line; provided that all
firewall construction shall not exceed 65% of the total perimeter of the R-3 property,
i.e., total length of all property lines; provided that firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be
allowed for a maximum two (2) storey component structure; and provided further that
all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed; and
(b) For a R-3 use or occupancy with a firewall on one (1) side property line and at the
rear property line, a firewall can be erected on a maximum of 90% of the total length
of the side and rear property lines and up to 100% in case the rear property line is
only 4.00 meters wide; provided that all firewall construction at the side property lines
shall not exceed 50% of the total perimeter of the R-3 property, i.e., total length of all
property lines; provided that firewalls in R-3 lots shall only be allowed for a maximum
two (2) storey structure but not at the rear property line where the maximum allowed
firewall height shall only be 3.20 meters measured vertically from established grade;
and provided further that all the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly
followed.
~According to BP 220~
MINIMUM LOT AREA: 36 SQM (ECONOMIC) 32 (SOCIALIZED)
NOTE:
1. Saleable lots designated as duplex/single attached and/or
rowhouses lots shall be provided with housing components
2. The price of saleable lots intended for single detached units shall not
exceed 4O% of the minimum selling price of the house and lot
Package.
Lot Frontage: 4m
NOTE: For rowhouses, there shall be a maximum of 20 units per block or
cluster but in no case shall this be more than 100 meters in length.
Setback/Yard the minimum setback of the dwelling unit both for economic and socialized
housing projects shall be as follows:
Front Setback: 1.5 m.
Side Yard: 1.5 m. (from the building line)
Rear Yard: 2.0 m.
Abutments: may be allowed per requirements of the national building code of the
Philippines.
Shelter Component
Minimum Floor Area: 22sqm (Economic) 18sqm (Socialized)
Note: Mandatory provision of firewall for duplex/ single attached units and at every unit for
Rowhouses.
The Number of Rowhouses shall not exceed 20 units per block/cluster but in no case shall
this be more than 100 meters in length.
Building Design Standards and Guidelines
Firewall: Whenever a dwelling abuts on a property line, a firewall shall be
required. The firewall shall be of masonry construction, at least 100
millimeters thick, and extend vertically from the lowest portion of the wall
adjoining the living units up to a minimum height of 0.30 meters above the
highest point of the roof attached to it the firewall shall also extend
horizontally up to a minimum distance of 0.30 meters beyond the outermost edge of the
abutting living units.
A firewall shall be provided for duplex/single attached units and at every
unit for rowhouses. No openings whatsoever shall be allowed except
when the two abutting spaces of 2 adjacent living units are unenclosed or partially open,
e.g. carports, tenaces, patios, etc.; instead a separation
wall shall be required. (See Figure 11: Firewall for Drvelling Units on
Property Line)
LENGTH OF BLOCK: Maximum length of block is 400 meters. However, blocks exceeding
250 meters shall be provided with a 2 meter alley approximately at midlength.
ROWHOUSE COMPUTATION
BASED ON THE DRAWING:
PERCENTAGE OF SITE OCCUPANCY (PSO)
BASED ON TABLE 8.1
ECONOMIC WITH FIREWALL= 36 SQM X 70% =
25.2 SQM (MAX
SOCIALIZED WITH FIREWALL= 32 SQM X 70% =
22.4 SQM (MAX
BASED ON TABLE 8.1
MAX. ALLOWABLE ISA (PAVED OPEN SPACES)
ECONOMIC WITH FIREWALL = 20% OF TLA =
36 SQM X 20% = 7.20 M²
SOCIALIZED WITH FIREWALL = 20% OF TLA =
32 SQM X 20% = 6.40 M²
MINIMUM USA (UNPAVED OPEN SPACES)
ECONOMIC WITH FIREWALL = 10% OF TLA =
36 M² X 10% = 7.20 M²
SOCIALIZED WITH FIREWALL = 10% OF TLA =
32 M² X 10% = 6.40 M²
TOTAL OPEN SPACES WITHIN LOT (TOSL)
(ISA + USA)
ECONOMIC WITH FIREWALL = 30% OF TLA =
36 M² X 30% = 10.80 M²
SOCIALIZED WITH FIREWALL = 30% OF TLA =
32 M² X 30% = 9.60 M²
PSO + ISA = MACA (MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA)
ECONOMIC WITH FIREWALL =
25.20 M² (MAX) + 7.20 M² = 32.40 M²
SOCIALIZED WITH FIREWALL =
22.40 M² (MAX) + 6.40 M² = 28.8 M²
PSO + TOSL = TLA (TOTAL LOT AREA)
ECONOMIC WITH FIREWALL =
25.2 M² (MAX) + 10.80 M² = 36.00 M²
SOCAILIZED WITH FIREWALL =
22.40.00 M² (MAX) + 9.60 M² = 32.00 M²
