Scope and Application of the Rules
- The rules apply to existing titled lands below elevation 12.50 meters, including those under the Torrens System acquired before PD No. 813 (1975).
- The rules also cover all lands below the specified elevation datum regardless of title status.
Key Definitions
- 'Laguna de Bay Shoreland Area' or 'buffer zone': lakebed along shores at and below elevation 12.50 meters, alternately submerged or exposed, functioning as a buffer to control pollution and separate land uses.
- 'Backyard scale': refers to poultry farms with less than 501 birds.
Purpose of the Rules
- To implement Section 41(11) of R.A. No. 4850 as amended by prescribing clear guidelines and procedures for use and occupancy of lakeshore areas.
- To ensure compliance, environmental protection, and sustainable development consistent with statutory mandates.
Declaration of Policy
- Proper management of shoreland areas aligned with socio-economic development and environmental protection.
- Maintenance of shoreland buffer zones below elevation 12.50 meters.
- Administrative and regulatory control over land use/occupancy emphasizing environmental considerations.
- Respect for the rights of legitimate titleholders within the regulatory framework.
Allowable Uses of Shoreland Areas
- Tree farming and planting.
- Recreational use without permanent structures.
- Agriculture under strict regulation on fertilizers and pesticides; no reclamation or backfilling allowed.
- Fishponds excluding exotic species.
- Backyard scale poultry farming.
- Support facilities like dockyards, research centers, fishports.
- Other environmentally non-disruptive uses subject to LLDA evaluation and approval.
Prohibited Uses
- Piggery farms regardless of size.
- Dumpsites.
- Housing projects and subdivisions.
- Factories and manufacturing or commercial establishments.
- Quarrying and any use causing pollution or ecological disturbances.
Regulations on Existing Titled Lands
- Titles acquired before 1975 PD No. 813 will be recognized.
- Use of these lands requires Clearance from the LLDA.
- Developments posing risks to lake water quality or environmental control will be denied.
Regulations on Untitled Shoreland Lands
- Applications for registration of lands below elevation 12.50 meters shall be opposed legally.
- Unoccupied shoreland areas may be leased to bona fide residents or duly organized groups with LLDA approval.
Enforcement and Monitoring
- The Laguna Lake Development Authority, in coordination with local government units, monitors compliance.
- Responsibilities include:
- Oversight of projects and issuance of notices of violation.
- Technical and field verification.
- Coordination with Legal Division for enforcement and legal remedies.
- Acting on complaints and appeals related to shoreland use.
Reporting Requirements
- Quarterly reports on activities, clearances, permits, orders, and enforcement actions must be submitted to the LLDA Board through the Chairman and General Manager.
Effectivity
- The Rules become effective fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.