Title
Inclusion of Leisure Farms in PD 957 IRR
Law
Hlurb Administrative Order No. 06, S. 2010
Decision Date
Jul 5, 2010
The HLURB Board Resolution No. R-860, approved on May 24, 2010, incorporates leisure farms into the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of P.D. 957, recognizing them as agricultural tourism developments with residential features and ensuring compliance with subdivision regulations.

Law Summary

Facilities and Amenities of Leisure Farms

  • Developed with infrastructure similar to regular subdivisions.
  • Facilities include 24-hour security, concrete roads, electrical power supply, deep wells, and water distribution systems.
  • Equipped with underground drainage systems and sewerage.
  • Community amenities such as multipurpose halls are also present.

Presence of Subdivision Elements in Leisure Farms

  • Leisure farms typically consist of registered parcels of land.
  • Parcels are partitioned into individual lots.
  • These lots are offered to the public for sale, resembling subdivision projects.

Rationale for Regulatory Inclusion

  • To ensure uniformity and consistency in the application of policies by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB).
  • To clarify the rules governing leisure farms and prevent circumvention of laws applicable to regular subdivisions.

Legal Mandate for the HLURB

  • Pursuant to Article IV Section 5c of Executive Order No. 648, HLURB has the authority to issue rules and regulations governing land use policies and human settlements.
  • This mandate includes implementing the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 957 and related laws.

Board Resolution and Effective Date

  • The HLURB Board approved the inclusion of leisure farms within the scope of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of PD 957 through Resolution No. R-860, Series of 2010.
  • The resolution was approved on May 24, 2010, and published on June 25, 2010.
  • The regulation took effect fifteen (15) days after publication, on July 10, 2010.

Legal Implication

  • Leisure farms are legally recognized as subdivision developments for regulatory purposes.
  • This recognition subjects leisure farms to the same regulatory framework as regular subdivisions, ensuring compliance with subdivision laws and regulations.

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