PD 957 AND BP 220

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Residential Development Quiz: PD 957 and BP 220

Test your knowledge on the critical regulations governing residential development projects in the Philippines, focusing on PD 957 and BP 220. This quiz covers various aspects of subdivision projects, including open space requirements, setbacks, and pricing ceilings for different types of housing.

Join us to enhance your understanding of:

  • Open space requirements
  • Lot area regulations
  • Development permits
  • Housing classifications

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Amends the Sec. 31 of P.D. 957 on provision of open spaces in a residential subdivision project?
PD 1216
PD 9161
RA 1216
RA 9161
Development permit issued by a local government unit for a subdivision project is valid for?
1 years
5 years
10 years
3 years
The maximum allowable road grade (slope) of a major road in a residential subdivision project is?
18%
15%
20%
12%
The maximum length of block for a residential subdivision project is?
200 meters
250 meters
300 meters
150 meters
The minimum front setback of dwelling unit for economic and socialized housing?
1.5 meters
2 meters
3 meters
2.5 meters
Under PD 957, the minimum area of “open space” in a residential subdivision with an area of 1 hectare and above for adequate roads, alleys, sidewalks and for parks or recreational is?
30% of the total area of the subdivision projects
20% of the total area of the subdivision projects
25% of the total area of the subdivision projects
None of the above
Under BP 220, the open space requirement of 66 to 100 families lot per gross area for parks and playgrounds for residential subdivision with an area of 1 hectare and above is?
3.5%
7%
10%
9%
What is the subdivision’s price ceiling for open market housing under PD 957?
P1,000,000
P1,250,000
No price selling
None of the above
Minimum lot area for residential open market housing under PD 957 is?
100 SQ.M.
120 SQ.M.
75 SQ.M.
125 SQ.M.
Open market residential housing under PD 957 minimum lot frontage?
10 SQ.M.
8 SQ.M.
5 SQ.M.
12 SQ.M.
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with an alley of 4 meters right of way, carriageway measurement is?
2.5 meters
6 meters
4 meters
5 meters
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 15 meters, its Planting strip measurement is?
1.5 meters
1.3 meters
1 meter
0.5 meter
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 shelter component minimum floor area is?
1.5 meters
1.3 meters
1 meter
0.5 meter
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 easement or setback in the rear is?
2 meters
1.5 meters
3 meters
1 meter
Low Cost Housing is not covered by 30% open space requirement, open space requirement is base on?
Density of the project
Quantity of the project
Volume of the project
None of the above
In Low Cost Housing, parks & playground open space area requirements for 150 & below dwelling unit per hectare is?
3.5 %
1.5 %
2.5 %
3.0 %
Delivery of the condominium certificate of title from the date of full payment is?
30 days
60 days
45 days
None of the above
Owner/developer shall construct & provide the facilities/improvements/infrastructures within?
Two years from the date of issuance of license to sell
Six months from the date of issuance of license to sell
One year from the date of issuance of license to sell
None of the above
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 easement or setback in front is?
3 meters
5 meters
3.5 meters
4 meters
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 easement or setback in the side is?
1 meters
2.5 meters
3 meters
2 meters
Parks/playground maybe donated to the HOA with consent of the LGU
True
False
What is the minimum measurement for access road or right of way for condominium open market housing under PD 957?
6 meters
8 meters
10 meters
None of the above
What is the open space requirement of 20 families lot per gross area for parks and playgrounds in a residential subdivision with an area of 1 hectare and above ?
3.5%
5%
3%
7%
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 15 meters, what is its sidewalk measurement?
1.2 meters
1.5 meters
2.5 meters
1 meter
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 6.5 meters, what is its sidewalk measurement?
2 meters
1.5 meters
1 meter
0.5 meter
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 15 meters, what is its planting strip measurement?
Optional
3 meters
6 meters
None of the above
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 15 meters, its carriageway measurements is?
8 meters
12 meters
10 meters
6 meters
Under BP 220, what is the subdivision’s price ceiling of house & lot for socialized housing?
P400,000
P450,000
P500,000
P1,250,000
BP 220 socialized housing, the minimum lot area is?
54 SQ.M.
50 SQ.M.
60 SQ.M
64 SQ.M.
Minor Road on Low-cost & Socialized housing have a Road Pavement of?
Concrete
Concrete/asphalt
Asphalt
None of the above
What is the Community Facilities to be allocated & mandatory be given by the owner/developer for the subdivisions open market housing under PD 957?
Schools
Hospital
Amenities
All of the above
Open Market Housing under PD 957 follows the BUILDING & FIRE CODE & HLURB STANDARD DESIGNS
True
False
In socialized housing under BP 220 it relaxes the provision of?
Building code
Fire code
Building and fire code
None of the above
Environmentally Critical Projects (ECP) refer to areas that are ecologically, socially, or geologically sensitive.
True
False
Environmental Compliance Certificate is issued by DENR and is a prerequisite in the issuance of a license to sell of a subdivision or condominium project.
True
False
Zoning officer is the designated/appointed to implement and enforce the Zoning Ordinance, such as issuance of permits and certifications for special projects by the?
Sangguniang panlunsod
Mayor
Governor
City engineers
Who enacts zoning regulations?
Sangguniang bayan
Mayor
City prosecutor
Bir
In a condominium’s low-cost housing under BP 220, an elevator is needed if the condominium has storeys of?
10 storeys and beyond
5 storeys and beyond
8 storeys and beyond
None of the above
All agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, including GOCC as well as private corporation or firms required to prepare Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for every action, project or undertaking which significantly affects the quality of the environment.
True
False
As per BP 220, what is the maximum length of an alley in a residential block?
20 meters
40 meters
60 meters
80 meters
An interest in real property consisting of a separate interest in a unit in a residential, industrial, or commercial building and an undivided interest in common, directly or indirectly, in the land on which it is located and in other common areas of the building.
Apartelle
Townhouse
Condominium
Apartment
As per BP 220, which among the following is the highest in the hierarchy of basic needs of human settlements, the provision of which shall be based on the actual setting which the project is located?
Park/Playground
Power
Water
Movement and circulation
What is the minimum lot area for open market rowhouse units as prescribed in PD 957?
50 sqm.
60 sqm.
70 sqm.
80 sqm.
What is the net floor area for single occupancy may be allowed intended for students/employees/workers?
10 SQ.M.
15 SQ.M.
18 SQ.M.
12 SQ.M
Single occupancy in condominium’s low-cost housing under BP220 has a floor area requirement of?
18 SQ.M.
12 SQ.M.
20 SQ.M.
15 SQ.M.
Family dwelling in condominium’s low-cost housing under BP220 has a floor area requirement of?
18 SQ.M.
20 SQ.M.
22 SQ.M.
25 SQ.M.
In a condominium low-cost housing under BP 220, what is the minimum carriageway so that a roadway parking will be allowed?
5.5 meters
6.5 meters
5 meters
8 meters
Parking requirement for condominium low cost housing is?
1 parking slot per 6 units
1 parking slot per 5 units
1 parking slot per 8 units
None of the above
What is the minimum measurement for access road or right of way for condominium low-cost housing?
8 meters
6 meters
6.5 meters
None of the above
What is the condominium’s price ceiling for low-cost housing under BP 220?
Maximum of P1.25m
Maximum of P1.2m
Maximum of 400k
None of the above
Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) is needed for condominium projects with a lot size of?
30 hectares and above
20 hectares and above
10 hectares and above
None of the above
In payment of processing fees for condominium projects, a development permit from the date of issuance if no physical development introduced is valid for a period of?
2 & 1/2 years
1 year
2 years
3 years
Parks & playground is required for projects with gross saleable area of?
1,000 SQ.M
1,500 SQ.M.
2,000 SQ.M.
None of the above
Condominium single park & playground must have a minimum area of?
55 SQ.M.
50 SQ.M.
40 SQ.M.
None of the above
Parks & playground may not be required if the condominium is located in a publicly accessible parks/playgrounds of not more than?
1 kilometers
1,000 meters
900 meters
800 meters
Family dwelling in condominium’s open market housing under PD 957 has a minimum floor area requirement of?
36 SQ.M.
40 SQ.M.
45 SQ.M.
48 SQ.M.
In Low Cost Housing, minimum area of community facilities allocation for 150 & below dwelling unit per hectare is?
1.0 %
1.5 %
2.0 %
None of the above
In Low Cost Housing under BP 220, minimum area of community facilities allocation for 225 & above dwelling unit per hectare is?
2%
3%
1%
1.5%
In Low Cost Housing under BP 220, minimum lot area is?
72 SQ.M.
75 SQ.M.
80 SQ.M.
55 SQ.M.
In a residential open market housing under PD 957 with a right of way of 6.5 meters, what is its carriageway measurement?
5.5 meters
5 meters
6.5 meters
8.0 meters
In socialized or economic housing under BP 220, minimum lot frontage is?
8 meters
6.5 meters
7 meters
None of the above
In socialized or economic housing under BP 220, minor road minimum area is?
6.5 SQ.M.
8.0 SQ.M.
6.0 SQ. M.
None of the above
In a low-cost (economic) housing under BP 220,shelter component minimum floor area is?
18 SQ.M.
20 SQ. M.
22 SQ.M.
None of the Above
In socialized housing under BP 220, shelter component minimum floor area is?
18 SQ.M.
20 SQ.M.
22 SQ.M.
25 SQ.M.
Parking requirement for open market housing under PD 957 of 100 sq.m. & above has a?
1 parking slot per 2 unit
1 parking slot per 3 unit
1 parking slot per 1 unit
None of the above
Single occupancy in condominium’s open market housing under PD 957 has a minimum floor area requirement of?
18 SQ.M.
12 SQ.M.
20 SQ.M.
None of the above
In an open market housing under PD 957, an elevator is needed if the condominium has storeys of?
5 storeys or more
7 storeys or more
9 storeys or more
None of the above
In socialized or low-cost economic housing under BP 220, easement or setback in front is?
1.5 meters
2.5 meters
3 meters
None of the above
In socialized or low-cost (economic) housing under BP 220, easement or setback in its side is?
3.5 meters
3 meters
2.5 meters
1.5 meters
In socialized or low-cost (economic) housing under BP 220, easement or setback in its rear is?
2 meters
3 meters
2.5 meters
None of the above
Socialized housing and low-cost (economic) is not covered by 30% open space requirement, open space requirement is based on density of the project?
True
False
Under RA 6552 or Realty Installment Buyer Protection Act, if buyer has paid at LEAST 5 YEARS of installments, no additional interests be paid with the unpaid installments?
True
False
As Per P.D. 1216, Donation of Road as Open Spaces to LGU, upon completion as certified by HLURB shall be donated by the Owner/Developer to LGU
True
False
LAND USE PLANNING is to identify, evaluate and decide on different options for the use of land and formulation and promulgation of plans that describe the permitted / acceptable uses.
True
False
Under what Law and Section that the agency of the government charged with execution of laws relative to the registration of lands?
P.D. 1529, SEC. 4
R.A. 1529, SEC. 4
B.P. 1529, SEC. 4
None of the above
Lines in a topographic map which indicate the elevation of the land at various section?
Tie lines
Cul-de-sac
Gridiron
Contour lines
A passage way with only one outlet?
Cul-de-sac
Tie lines
Contour lines
Gridiron
The measurement of the land to determine its external boundaries?
Subdivision Survey
Tie lines
Relocation Survey
Geodetic Survey
Government Office that issues certificate stating that the proposed project will not cause negative environment impact?
Local Government
BIR
DENR
HLURB
Refers to documents of studies on the environment effects of a project, including the discussions on direct and indirect consequences on human welfare and ecological and environmental integrity?
Feasibility Study
Financial Study
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Statement
Selling a subdivision or condominium project which requires License to Sell is defined under?
BP 220
PD 957
PD 597
PD 1529
For open market subdivision with 21 to 25 lots per hectare density, the open space for parks & playground is?
3.5 %
9.0 %
4.0 %
7.0 %
For open market subdivision with 51 to 65 lots per hectare density, the open space for parks & playground is?
4.0 %
5.0 %
6.0 %
7.0 %
For Economic and Socialized housing subdivision with above 225 lots per hectare, the open space is?
7 %
9 %
3.5 %
None of the Above
Percentage of the total area of land of the main project that shall be developed for socialized housing per RA7279?
40%
20%
30%
50%
For the subdivision project with an area of one (1) hectare and above, allocation of reserved 30% of the gross area for open spaces is not mandatory?
True
False
The mortgagee of a subdivision or condominium project can hold the release of tiles to fully paid buyers until full payment of obligations of the mortgagor?
True
False
As per PD 957, what is the minimum width for roads or right -of-way for residential condominium projects?
6 meters
8 meters
10 meters
12 meters
Under RA 4726, Sec. 2, states that is an interest in a real estate consisting of a separate interest in a building & an undivided interest in common directly or indirectly in the land on which it is located?
Condominium
Condominium unit
Common Areas
None of the above
As per BP 220, maintain a ratio for house and lot where ___% of the selling price for a house and lot package is allotted for the house and ____% for the lot.
60% / 40%
70% / 30%
75% / 25%
80% / 20%
Under PD 957, exempted from securing license to sell is?
Bulk buying without alteration of plan
Sale or transfer of lot by the original purchaser
Sale of subdivision lot from partition of land among co-owners/heirs
All of the above
As per BP 220, what is the minimum clear width of stairways?
0.60 meters
0.70 meters
0.72 meters
0.75 meters
Payment of realty taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the buyers on installment payment at all times.
True
False
Advertisement materials shall form part of the sales warranties enforceable against the Owner/Developer.
True
False
Buyers in a subdivision or condominium project may file a criminal case against Owner/Developer before the regular court.
True
False
The title of the land of a condominium project shall remain undivided at all times.
True
False
Fencing is a locally enacted legislation regulating allowable uses in each zone or district.
True
False
The Condominium Corporation is the only type of management body for condominium projects allowed by law
True
False
Type of transaction under PD 957 which is exempted from securing license to sell.
Sale or transfer of lot by the original purchaser
Bulk buying without alteration of plan
Sale of subdivision lot from partition of land among co-owners/heirs
All of the above
Identify the housing program of the government & the projects sector intended for the underprivileged and homeless citizens?
RA 7279
RA 7297
PD 7279
PD 7297
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