Amendment to Farmlot Subdivision Rules

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HLURB ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 05, S. 2010: Amendment to Farmlot Subdivision Rules

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment to Farmlot Subdivision Rules

Law: Hlurb Administrative Order No. 05, S. 2010

Decision Date: Jun 18, 2010

The HLURB Board Resolution No. R-853 mandates an increase in the minimum lot area for farmlot subdivisions from 750 sq.m. to 1,000 sq.m. and requires an Environmental Compliance Certificate for registration and licensing to enhance environmental protection and preserve agricultural land.

Law Summary

Environmental Protection and Agricultural Character Preservation

Emphasis is placed on safeguarding the environment.
The agricultural nature of farmlot subdivisions must be maintained.

Amendment of Minimum Lot Area for Farmlot Subdivisions

The minimum required lot area for farmlot subdivisions has been increased from 750 square meters to 1,000 square meters.

Environmental Compliance Certification Requirement

Applicants for the issuance of Certificate of Registration and License to Sell (CR/LS) must submit a certified true copy of either:
- An Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), or
- A Certificate of Non-Coverage,
Such certificates must be duly issued by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR).

Annotation of Buildable Area Restriction on Titles

The existing 25% restriction on buildable area within farmlot subdivisions shall be clearly annotated on the back of the land title.

Administrative Details and Effectivity

The resolution was approved by the HLURB Board on March 15, 2010.
It was published on June 17, 2010, in The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
The provisions took effect 15 days after publication, on July 2, 2010.

Authority and Signatory

The resolution and amendments were adopted under the authority of HLURB with the signature of Commissioner and CEO Romulo Q. M. Fabul on June 18, 2010.

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