Question & AnswerQ&A (HLURB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 09, S. 2001, FEBRUARY 7, 2001)
The circular provides amended guidelines on the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of Development Permits for Condominium Projects and Certificates of Registration and License to Sell for Subdivision and Condominium Projects in accordance with Executive Order 45, series of 2001.
Locational Clearance from the LGU is dispensed with if the condominium project is located within a High Density Residential or Commercial Zone.
Yes, the Development Permit can be conditionally approved without an ECC from the DENR or Order of Conversion from DAR, provided specific conditions are met, such as submission of these documents before issuance of the Certificate of Registration and automatic revocation of the permit if these are denied.
Paragraph (c) of the guidelines for condominium projects applies, allowing acceptance and processing of applications even without ECC or Order of Conversion, subject to conditions.
Applications may be accepted even pending Development Permit from local government, approval of survey returns by DENR, certificates from NWRB, MERALCO, DENR, and Order of Conversion or Certificate of Exemption from DAR.
In addition to some permits listed for subdivisions, condominium projects require filing of the Master Deed and Declaration of Restriction with the Register of Deeds.
Processing should be completed within thirty (30) days from the receipt of complete requirements, excluding those needed from other agencies.
Non-action authorizes the imposition of administrative sanctions under existing Civil Services laws.