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Building Bylaw Checker
Instantly check FAR, setbacks, height limits, ground coverage, and parking norms for your city. Covers 8 major Indian cities and their regulatory authorities.
Bengaluru — Residential Zone Regulations
FAR
1.75 ratio
Floor Area Ratio for residential buildings in BBMP limits is 1.75 for sites with road width of 12m or more. For sites on roads less than 12m, FAR is 1.50.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Table 5
Ground Coverage
65 %
Maximum ground coverage for residential buildings in BBMP area is 65% of the site area.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Clause 17
Height Limit
15 metres
Maximum building height for residential buildings is 15 metres (G+3) without fire NOC. Buildings exceeding 15m require fire department clearance.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Clause 18
Front Setback
3 metres
Minimum front setback is 3.0m for sites up to 360 sq.m on roads up to 12m. For larger sites or wider roads, setback increases.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Table 3
Rear Setback
1.5 metres
Minimum rear setback is 1.5m for buildings up to 11.5m height. For taller buildings, 3.0m.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Table 3
Side Setback
1.5 metres
Minimum side setback is 1.5m on each side for buildings up to 11.5m height.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Table 3
Parking
1 per unit
1 car parking space per dwelling unit for units up to 100 sq.m. For units above 100 sq.m, 1.5 spaces.
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Clause 32
Min Road Width
6 metres
Minimum approach road width for building approval is 6.0m (20 feet).
BBMP Building Bye-Laws 2003, Clause 7
National Rules (NBC 2016) — Apply Everywhere
Buildings above 15m require Fire NOC
Structural engineer required above 15m or 500 sq.m BUA
Rainwater harvesting mandatory on plots above 100 sq.m
Solar water heating mandatory on plots above 500 sq.m
Barrier-free access required for buildings above 500 sq.m BUA
Bylaws in practice on Indian sites
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