Illustrated Definition of a Residential Subdivision
The HSRC Memorandum Circular No. 024-84 provides an illustrated definition of residential subdivisions as outlined in Section 15, Rule VI of Presidential Decree No. 957. It classifies subdivisions into two categories: simple and complex. A simple subdivision covers less than one hectare without delineated streets, while a complex subdivision also lacks such delineations but may involve existing developed lots. The circular serves as a reference for interpreting these definitions in subdivision projects to ensure compliance with related laws.
November 29, 1984
HSRC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 024-84
| TO | : | Regional Coordinators and |
| All Concerned, HSRC | ||
| Regional Directors, | ||
| Bureau of Lands | ||
| FROM | : | Ernesto C. Mendiola |
| Commissioner and | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Illustrated Definition of a Residential Subdivision |
For your information and guidance attached herewith as ANNEX A is an illustrated definition of simple and/or complex subdivision as stipulated in Section 15, Rule VI of the Rules Implementing Presidential Decree No. 957. This shall serve as a common reference in the interpretation of the definition of such type of residential subdivision.
(SGD.) ERNESTO C. MENDIOLA
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ILLUSTRATED DEFINITION OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS RULE VI, SECTION 15 of PD 957 states:
E. SIMPLE SUBDIVISION PROJECT — shall mean a subdivision project less than one hectare in area, covered by a simple division plan where no street or passageway is delineated on the plan, provided that in the event piece-meal or partial submission of project plans are made, the same shall be considered in its entirety and when applicable the provisions of PD 1216 on open spaces shall be observed.
**EXISTING ROAD LOT shall mean a road as delineated in its title and existing on the ground.
D. COMPLEX SUBDIVISION PROJECT — shall mean a subdivision project where no street, passageway or open space is delineated on the subdivision plan; where the project covers an area less than one hectare, requirements No. 4 (project study) and 6 (with permit) in Section I, II, B of Rule I for final approval shall be optional.
Note: Examples of complex subdivision project are assumed to be derived by developed lots where facilities/utilities are available and ready for tapping.
Noted:
(SGD.) CESAR O. MARQUEZCommissioner