Mumbai — Architect's Working References
City-specific regulatory references for architects practising in Mumbai. Each topic page distils the working numbers, authority quirks, and on-site enforcement gates that shape design decisions.
Governing framework: Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034 (DCPR 2034)
Authority: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC)
Available topics
Building Setbacks in Mumbai
Front, side, and rear setback rules — the no-build margins between a building and its plot boundaries. The single most common cause of plan-sanction rejection in Indian residential approvals.
Open reference FAR / FSIFAR / FSI in Mumbai
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) / Floor Space Index (FSI) — the maximum buildable floor area as a multiple of plot area. Sets the upper limit on building bulk; the lever every architect optimises.
Open reference House Plan 30×4030 × 40 ft House Plans in Mumbai
Climate-appropriate 30 × 40 ft (1200 sqft) residential plans by city — the most common Indian small-plot size. Each city page routes to its matching climate-zone anchor plan with local FAR + setback context, cost band, contractor and material market notes, and Vastu calls.
Open referenceThe Architect's Compliance Map — Mumbai
MCGM, MMRDA, SRA, MahaRERA, MPCB, CRZ — DCPR 2034, Premium and Fungible FSI, TDR, Heritage Overlays, and the Operational Workflow for Residential Practice in 2026
Read the full Mumbai compliance map