SUBDIVISION PLANNING

Physical planning

refers to the orderly arrangement to a piece of land. Planning starts with physical planning which is lead by the performing architect

Subdivision

in the Philippines are section of land that have been subdivided into separate residential plots

Subdivision Planning

is the act of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell or develop

simple subdivision

no road delineation, with or without development, provision of open space is optional, less than a hectare

complex subdivision

road or passageway being delineated, development is compulsory

single detached

it is dwelling intended for a single family. it is completely surrounded by permanent open spaces with independent ac

duplex or single attached

it is a dwelling containing two or more separate living units.

Rowhouse

it is a single-attached dwelling containing three or more separate living units designed in such a way that they about each other at the sides, as in a row and are separated from each other by party walls

Slopes

greater than 30 percent or otherwise unstable or subject to hazards are not allowed to platted or developed for residential uses without mitigation controls

Street design

design the street network to utilize the natural slope of the land and consider how the street design will impact the need or earthworks on lots accessing the street

natural features

subdivisions or development shall protect waterways, vegetation, rocks, and other natural features or vistas

areas of special flood hazard

mapped flood hazard areas identify areas where subdivisions shall not be approved without evidence

geologic hazard areas

subdivisions and site plans must meet mitigation conditions prior to approval in mapped geologic

Streets considerations

limit right of way to minimum widths necessary for street construction and maintenance.

Streets consideration

use easement instead of ROW for sidewalks and utilities

street consideration

design streets fore realistic anticipated use

street consideration

reduce pavement thickness to match structural design with actual performance needs

parking considerations

provide off-street parking where possible

parking considerations

use common driveways

parking considerations

design paving sections to meet actual load requirements rather than general standards

parking considerations

eliminate curbs and gutters in parking areas

sidewalks and walkways

construct sidewalks on one side only, consider elimination altogether on lightly traveled streets, especially where street length are short.

sidewalks and walkways

eliminate sidewalks along dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs

storm drainage systems

use performance requirements rather than perspective standards for all elements of the storm drainage system

storm drainage systems

consider detention/retention basins, especially where regional-scaled management presents an opportunity

zoning & subdivision regulations

encourage preservation of natural features in site plans

zoning & subdivision regulations

preserve the desired amount of open spaces

zoning & subdivision regulations

avoid development plans with wide streets in large scaled patterns

SPP Document 203

architect scope of services