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CONTENTS

CHAPTER

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1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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2 GUIDELINES

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3 DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONE

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4 DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONE / AREA

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5 FIRE RESISTANCE AND FIRE PRECAUTIONS

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LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX

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A PROCEDURE FOR TAKING OVER POSSESSION OF A PLOT

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B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 40

C SPECIMEN SUBMISSION DRAWING 41

D UNDERTAKING ON STAMP PAPER 42

E HANDING / TAKING OVER OF PLOT 46

F SOP’s FOR ELECTRIC CONNECTION 47

G SUI GAS & TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS 49

H APPLICATION FOR ARRANGING FUCTION ON TOWN VACANT PLOT 50

I COVERED AREA AND MANDATORY CLEAR SPACES 52

J TYPICAL SEPTIC TANK DESIGN 53

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BYE-LAWS

ETIHAD TOWN LAHORE

The following byelaws have been framed for regulating the additions to, or alterations in, or demolition of the existing buildings, or erection or re-erection of new building in Etihad Town by the Projects / Chief Engineer Branch, Etihad Town. The bye-laws are hereby promulgated and published for general information under the title of: SHORT TITLE, APPLICATION & COMMENCEMENT: These bye-laws will be called Building Bye-laws, Etihad Town, Lahore. They shall com These byelaws shall apply to the whole area falling in the jurisdiction of Etihad Town, Lahore. APPLICATION OF BYE-LAWS: a) Every person who within the limits of Etihad Town intends to carry out addition or

alteration to existing building or demolish the existing building or erects or re-erects a building, shall comply with the requirements of these bye-laws.

b) A building plan shall be approved only for the specified purpose of the plot

mentioned in allotment order. EXEMPTIONS: Application of these byelaws can be relaxed for buildings erected by or on behalf of the Government / Semi government bodies provided there is sound justification from engineering, town planning, civic and all other relevant aspects.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

CHAPTER I

In the byelaws, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, the following glossary shall be final and building.

1. ADDITION: means the addition of any unit or structure to any building or structure constructed in accordance with these Bye-laws.

2. ALTERATION: means any change brought about, after the approval of Building plan without affecting or violating any provision of these Regulations.

3. AMALGAMATION: means the joining of two or more adjoining (side by side and / or back to back) plots of the same land use into a single plot for building purpose in accordance with these Regulations.

4. AMENITY PLOT: means a plot allocated exclusively for the purpose of amenity uses, such as government offices, health welfare, education, worship places, burial grounds, parking and recreational areas.

5. ANCILLARY BUILDING: means a building subservient to the principal building on the same plot e.g. servant quarters, garages and guardroom etc

6. APARTMENT: means a dwelling unit located in a multi-storey building meant to provide habitation.

7. APARTMENT BUILDING: means a multi-storey building containing more than two Apartments sharing a common stair case, lift or access spaces.

8. APPROVED: means approved in writing by the Etihad Town Administration or Projects / Chief Engineer Branch.

9. ARCADE: means a covered walkway or a verandah between the shops and the street / footpath on which the shop abut.

10. ARCHITECT: means a person currently registered as such with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) and whose name is listed on the panel of approved architects maintained by the Etihad Town.

11. ARCHITECTURAL PLAN: means a plan showing the arrangements of proposed building works, including floor plans, elevations and sections, in accordance with the requirements of these bye-laws.

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12. AREA: means the area of operation of Etihad Town and / or the area shown (by the thick boundary lines) in the plan of the Estate and includes any extension or modification effected therein, from time to time.

13. ATTACHED BUILDING: means a building which is joined to another building on one or more sides.

14. BALCONY: means a stage or platform projecting from the wall of the building surrounded by a railing or parapet wall.

15. BASE: (applied to a wall or pillar) means the under-side of the course immediately above the plinth, if any, or in case of a building having no plinth immediately above the foundation.

16. BASEMENT: means the lowest part of a building, partly or completely below ground level.

17. BATHROOM: means a room containing a water tap, wash basin and shower or a bath tub or a bath tray, and may be with or without a WC.

18. BAY WINDOW: means a large window or a series of windows projecting from outer wall of the building and forming a recess within.

19. BUILDING / HOUSE LINE: means a line beyond which the outer face of any building, except compound wall, may not project in the direction of any existing or proposed street.

20. BUILDING PLANS: means the plans showing the proposed details of the arrangements of intended building works within the property line.

21. BUILDING REGULATIONS: means the Etihad Town Regulations – 2016 or its successors or amendments from time to time.

22. BUILDING WORKS: means site excavation, erection or re-erection of a building or making additions and alterations to an existing building.

23. BUILDING HEIGHT: means total height of a building measured from the crown of the road to top of the parapet wall excluding any structure such as water tank, lift or chimney stack etc.

24. CARDINAL POINTS: means the directions of North, South, East and West.

25. CAR PORCH: means a shelter or a shed for a car which is permanently open on at least two sides.

26. CHAMFER: means the flat surface made by cutting of sharp edge corner of the plot to enhance the visibility at the turning point.

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27. CLEAR STORY HEIGHT: means the clear height from finished floor to bottom of roof slab.

28. COMMERCIAL BUILDING: means a building having market, shops or show rooms, offices, hotel, restaurant, marriage hall or marquee etc. on any floor and may also have apartments in it.

29. COMMERCIAL ZONE: means the area where shops, showrooms, stores,

restaurants, marriage hall or marquee etc. are located as shown in the layout plan.

30. COMPLETION PLAN: means an “As Built Plan” submitted to the Etihad Town / TMO / LDA for the purposes of obtaining approval and occupancy certificate.

31. CORNER PLOT: means a plot facing two or more intersecting streets or roads.

32. COVERED AREA: means area covered by the building above and below the

ground level, but does not include the space covered by:- a. Court yard at the ground level, garden, rocky area, plant nursery, water pool,

and swimming pool (if uncovered), platform around a tree, water tank, fountain

etc.

b. Drainage, culvert, conduit, catch pit, chamber / gutter and the like.

c. Compound or boundary wall, gate – sliding or swinging, uncovered stair case,

guard booth and pump house.

d. Sump tank

33. DAMP PROOF COURSE: means a layer of material impervious to moisture.

34. DETACHED BUILDING: means a building not joined to another building on any side.

35. DRAINAGE: means any system of natural and artificial removal of surface and sub surface water (liquid, sewage etc.) from any area.

36. EARTH QUAKE: means building designed to prevent total collapse, preserve life and minimize damage in case of an earth quake or tremor.

37. ENGINEER: means a person currently registered as such with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

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38. EXTERNAL WALL: means any outer wall of a building abutting on an external or internal open space on adjoining property lines.

39. ERECTION OF BUILDING: means construction of building in defined premises / boundaries which may include the structural alterations for making any additions to an existing building.

40. EXISTING BUILDING: means a building existing on the date of the commencement of the Plan.

41. FIRE ESCAPE: means an exit from a building in the event of fire.

42. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM: means the properly placed equipment to extinguish fire.

43. FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR): means the aggregate covered area of a building or buildings on a plot divided by the total area of the plot (excluding the area reserved for parking purpose).

44. FOOTPRINT: means the portion of a plot of land covered, at any level, by a building or part thereof other than basement.

45. FOUNDATION: means a structure entirely below the level of the ground which carries and distributes the load from pillars, beams or walls on the soil below.

46. FRONTAGE OF CORNER PLOT: in case of plots abutting on more than one road will be with reference to the road mentioned in the allotment / transfer letter.

47. FLATS: means block / blocks of buildings consisting of a number of residential units built in a horizontal or vertical manner exclusively designed for human habitation in the residential / commercial zone

48. GALLERY: means an open or covered walk way or a long passage.

49. HEAD ROOM: means the clear vertical distance measured between the finished lower level and the underside of lowest obstruction such as ceiling or rafter, whichever is lower.

50. HEIGHT OF A ROOM: means the vertical distance measured between the finished floor level and under side of the ceiling.

51. HOARDING: means advertising board, neon signs etc. which are displayed on top of the building or in the vacant plot.

52. HORTICULTURE: means art or practice or garden cultivation and management.

53. HOUSE OR BUNGALOW: means an independent residential unit for the use of people, a family having at least one habitable room with kitchen, a bath, and a toilet.

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54. HOUSING / DEWELLING UNIT: means a part or whole of a residential building capable of being used independently for human habitation.

55. INFRASTRUCTURE: means basic facilities, utility services like - water supply, drainage and sewerage system, telephone, Sui gas, cable and electric lines.

56. INSTITUTIONS: means buildings utilized for educational, health uses, public utility and cultural purposes.

57. INTERFLOOR: means a floor provided between two main floors of the building.

58. KANAL: means a size of land equal to 500 sq. yards or 20 marlas.

59. LICENSE: means permission granted under these byelaws by the Etihad Town to perform such functions as are allowed under these byelaws.

60. LICENSEE: means an individual or firm who has been duly licensed by the Etihad Town.

61. LIGHT INDUSTRIES: means building / buildings providing workshops free from any obnoxious trades at the ground floor and office accommodation above.

62. LOFT: means a horizontal slab used only for storage purposes, which shall be allowed in kitchens, baths, corridors and store rooms or shops with access from inside only up to five feet clear height between the loft floor and ceiling above.

63. LOW CAR PORCH: means car porch having height not more than eight feet from floor to ceiling of the porch.

64. MANDATORY OPEN SPACE: means minimum part of a plot which is to be left compulsorily open to sky under the byelaws, over which no structure or any integral part of the building shall be permitted except ramp upward or downward, permissible projections, basement, steps, septic tanks, soakage pits, water reservoirs and lines for sewage, water, electricity, gas, telephone, etc., or those structures required by civic agencies such as electric sub-station permitted in these byelaws.

65. MARKET: means a group of shops assigned particularly for one or more specified trades.

66. MARLA: means a size of land equal to 25 sq. yards.

67. MARQUEE: means a large tent used for social or commercial functions.

68. MASTER PLAN: means a development plan for an area providing short terms and long term policy guidelines for a systematic and controlled growth in future.

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69. MEMBER: means a person holding title to a piece of land after payment of complete dues including development and plot charges or holds a title to a construction thereon

70. MEZZANINE FLOOR: means any floor inter-posed between ground and first floor of a building and having head room not less than 6 feet and not more than 7 feet.

71. MINOR REPAIRS: means painting, white washing, plastering, paving, replacement of doors, windows, glass, floors and tiles, repairing of walls and roofs, building or rebuilding of the boundary wall as per approved plan.

72. MULTI STOREY BUILDING: means a building having more than three storeys or more than 38 ft height (whichever is less) excluding basement.

73. OPEN SPACE: means an area of protected or conserved land on which development is indefinitely set aside.

74. OPEN STAIRCASE: in a single storey or two storey (ground and first floor) building means a staircase of which the roof must be fully open to the sky and of which at least two sides must be fully open and clear of any adjoining walls of the building.

75. OWNER: means a person holding title to a piece of land or construction thereupon.

76. PARAPET: means a wall - whether plain, perforated or paneled, protecting the edge of a roof, balcony, verandah or terrace.

77. PARKS: means a recreational area which may include all or any of the following facilities:- i) Jogging Track / Walkways.

ii) Water features like lake, fountains and gushers etc.

iii) Cafeteria or food stalls.

iv) Aviary.

v) Tube well.

vi) Public Toilets.

78. PERGOLA: means a structure with perforated roof consisting of cross bars in the form of reinforced concrete, wood or steel etc. of which more than 50% of roof is open to the sky.

79. PLINTH: means the height of the finished floor level of the ground floor, measured from the top of the finished surface of the road serving the plot, taken from the centre of the property line of the plot along the road. In case of more than one road serving the plot, the plinth will be measured from the road providing principal access at the higher level. The height of the plinth shall be limited to four feet except on plots where the natural contours are more than four feet over at least (forty percent) of the plot area as measured from the point at the centre of the property line of the road adjacent to it.

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80. PRESCRIBED FORM: means a form prescribed for various purposes by Etihad Town, LDA or any government department.

81. PROPERTY LINE: for the purposes of byelaws means that part of plot boundary wall which separates private property from the public property or a private property from another private property.

82. PUBLIC BUILDING: means buildings designed for public use such as dispensary, post office, police station, local government offices, educational institutions, hospitals or clinics, mosque, fire station or any recreational building etc.

83. RAMP: means a driveway that has a running slope steeper than 1:20 (5% slope)

84. REGISTERED ARCHITECT: means a person holding valid registration / enlistment with Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners.

85. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: means a building exclusively designed for use for human habitation together with such out houses as are ordinarily ancillary to the main building and used in connection herewith.

86. RESIDENTIAL ZONE: means a zone earmarked for buildings exclusively designed for human habitation and in no case shall include its use in whole or a part thereof for any other purpose e.g. shops, clinics, offices, schools, workshops, stores or godowns or any other commercial activity.

87. REVISED OR AMMENDED PLAN: means previously approved drawings or plans re-submitted for approval with amendments in accordance with the provision of these byelaws.

88. REGISTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: means a qualified structural engineer registered as such with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and whose name is listed on the panel of approved structural engineers maintained by the Etihad Town.

89. REPAIR OR RENOVATION: means repair work to services, painting, white-washing, plastering, flooring, and paving, replacement of roof of corrugated sheets or of T-iron or girders or wooden roof with RCC slab without change in the cubical capacity or structure approved by the Etihad Town.

90. RIGHT OF WAY: means width of road / street between to opposite property lines.

91. ROOF TOP OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING: means roof of last floor of the commercial building, to house the common facilities like overhead water tank, stair tower, lift well etc. and is shared by all inmates of the building.

92. SEMIDETACHED BUILDING: means two buildings built on a plot or adjacent plots having a common wall with three sides open spaces.

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93. SECURITY FEE: means a fee to be determined and levied in pursuance of provisions of these byelaws by Etihad Town.

94. SEPTIC TANK: means a tank in which sewage is collected and decomposed before its discharge into a public sewer or Soakage pit.

95. SHOP: means and includes any room or part of a building used, wholly or mainly for the purpose of trade or business but shall not be used for any activity as may cause noise and nuisance in the neighborhood.

96. SOAKAGE PIT: means a pit filled with aggregate, boulders or broken brick and intended for the reception of waste water or effluent discharged from a Septic Tank.

97. SUB DIVISION: means the division of land held under the same ownership into two or more plots.

98. SUB DIVISION PLAN: means a layout plan for proposed sub-division duly approved by Etihad Town as provided in these byelaws.

99. STORES / GODOWNS: means a building / buildings meant for storage of material of finished goods at the ground floor provided, those goods are not of inflammable or objectionable character and with provision of office accommodation above.

100. SUN SHADE: means an outside projection from a building over a minimum height of 7 feet (2.15m) from the plinth level meant to provide protection from weather.

101. TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: means a structure constructed purely on temporary basis, wholly within the plot with the approval of Etihad Town for a specific period which shall be demolished on completion of the project.

102. TOTAL FLOOR AREA: means the sum of the areas of all the floors of all the buildings on a plot, less exemption as permitted in these bye-laws.

103. VERANDAH: means a roofed gallery, terrace or other portion of a building with at least one side open to courtyard or a permanent open space.

104. WARE HOUSE: means a building in which goods are stored.

105. ZONE: means the area earmarked for a particular use only

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GUIDELINES

CHAPTER II

General

This chapter contains salient features to educate the members I owners of the

plots in Etihad Town about documentation, office procedures, and sequence of actions to start the construction and their obligations after completion of the house. It also lays down the code of conduct of all other agencies involved in construction of the houses and buildings in way.

1. Possession of Plots

a. The Application for possession of plots shall be processed as per the

procedure outlined in “Procedure for taking over possession of a plot”

(refer Annex A).

b. A proxy in the form of Power of attorney can be executed by any member

/ owner who is living abroad duly verified by concerned Pakistani

Embassy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Registered with Registration

Authorities. Specimen forms for making application can be obtained from

the Administration Branch of Etihad Town.

c. On purchase of a plot from the existing member / owner, the new owner

will apply afresh for possession and taking over the site / site plan.

d. The validity of approved site plan is 2 years and in case of expiry thereof,

the member / owner will be required to apply afresh for issuance of site

plan subject to the payment of prescribed fee.

e. The plot shall be strictly utilized for the same purpose for which it has been

allocated. To preserve the sanctity of planning, no deviation shall be

permitted.

2. Application for construction and addition in a building

Application form for erection, construction, addition or alteration of a building

will be available at the Reception Office. This shall be submitted duly

completed with the Project / Chief Engineer Branch of Etihad Town. Copy of the Bye-laws / Regulations shall also be provided on payment of prescribed charges for guidance of the members / owners and their respective

representatives, personnel and contractors. Members / owners receiving the copy of bye laws shall sign an Acknowledgement (refer Annex ‘B’) for

receiving the byelaws

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3. Submission of Drawings

a. On the authority of the site plan, the member / owner shall get the drawings

prepared from a qualified and registered architect. The member / owner will submit six (6) set of building plans in ammonia print prepared and stamped by an approved architect. These documents will be deposited with Projects / Chief Engineer Branch. Specimen of submission drawing is placed at Annex C.

b. Projects / Chief Engineer Branch will scrutinize the drawings and return to member / owner duly stamped for onward submission to LDA. After approval of the same from LDA, the member / owner will submit one set of drawing to Projects / Chief Engineer Branch.

c. The Projects / Chief Engineer Branch shall charge such scrutiny fee as may be levied by the Management of Etihad Town in addition to any fee payable to LDA for scrutiny of the building plan and other matters arising during the scrutiny of plans or in course of its construction.

4. Location of Services

The members / Owner are advised to visit the site with their architect before finalizing the house plans to see / confirm the location of existing services at site, especially the electric poles. If shifting of services is required, the member / owner shall pay the prescribed charges for such shifting.

5. Design of Building

All Multi - storied buildings including basement shall be designed by a Structural Engineer registered with Pakistan Engineering Council having at least 5 years of experience, who will provide a structural stability certificate of the building. This certificate shall bear the registration number, signature, stamp and latest address of the structure Engineer. This certificate will be attached with the drawings by the member / owner.

6. Engagement of Architect and Design Engineer

Every member / owner intending to carry out building works entirely new or involving addition or alteration shall engage a licensed architect for preparation of drawings / construction plans. The owner / architect must concern the latest LDA Building Regulations for more details and their implementation except where Etihad Town Regulations are more stringent.

7. Preparation of Drawings

a. To preserve the sanctity of planning of essential services, construction of

only one unit per plot is allowed. Any drawing / plan showing more than

one unit will be rejected. The building plan for construction shall clearly

indicate the following details:-

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1) External dimensions of buildings.

2) Schedule of open / covered areas.

3) Position of proposed drains, grease traps, fire place etc.

4) Internal dimensions of all rooms.

5) Specifications of all components are indicated on the drawings.

6) Plan of services like water supply, underground and overhead

water tanks.

7) Layout of sewerage system and cross section of septic tank.

8) Detail of construction of ramp (cross-section).

9) Total height of building.

10) Cross section of boundary wall, internal walls and RCC walls.

11) Levels of road crest, ground and plinth.

12) Schedule of doors and windows.

13) Foundation details of walls and columns.

14) Place and section of stair case.

15) North line indicator / cardinal points.

16) Legend showing name and signature of the plot owner / block

number, name of architect with his official stamp.

b. Plan and sectional drawings shall be made on the scales given below:-

1) A key plan drawn to a scale of not less than 40 feet to an inch

showing the position of proposed building, existing buildings I plots

and roads.

2) Plan and elevation at minimum scale of 1"=8'.

3) Sectional drawings at minimum scale of 1"=4'.

8. Scrutiny / Approval of Drawings

a. Six (6) sets of drawings duly signed by the member / owner and stamped

by a licensed architect, will be submitted to Projects / Chief Engineer

Branch for scrutiny.

b. The member / owner may collect five (5) sets of drawings duly scrutinized

by Projects / Chief Engineer Branch office after maximum of 5 working

days.

c. After approval of 5 set of drawings from LDA the member / owner will

submit following documents to Projects / Chief Engineer Branch:-

1) One set of approved drawings from LDA.

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2) Undertaking on Stamp Paper of Rs 50/- duly attested by the Oath

Commissioner (refer Annex 'D').

3) Two copies of Site Plan duly attested by the Projects / Chief

Engineer Branch.

4) Two copies of CNIC duly attested by the Administration Branch.

5) Two copies of Transfer Letter duly attested by the Administration

Branch.

Note: - Owner to produce original documents at the time of attestation

from the Etihad Town.

d. Upon receipt of above documents physical demarcation of plot will be

carried out / given to the member / owner.

9. Addition / Alteration

a. If a member / owner intends to make any changes in the original /

approved plan, he shall submit 4 copies of revised plan by paying

prescribed scrutiny fee for revised drawings. No work of modification shall

be undertaken unless revised drawing is approved by LDA.

b. Unauthorized / unapproved construction whenever detected, shall be

demolished at the risk and cost of the member / owner besides taking other

punitive actions as decided by the Management.

10. Validity of Approval

The validity of approval of drawings shall expire after 3 years, if no

construction is carried out within this period.

11. Oversight in Scrutiny of Drawings

Any oversight in the scrutiny and clearance of drawings and subsequent approval

/ sanction of the building plan, which is contrary to the bye laws, does not validate

the approval to the extent which is not in conformity with the bye laws and shall

be demolished whenever detected. Completion of the building as per the bye laws

remains the sole responsibility of the member / owner.

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12. Fees for Scrutiny

a. The society shall charge a drawing scrutiny fee and water charges as given below:- 1) Residential Rs 2/-per Sft

2) Commercial Rs 5/-per Sft

3) Water charges Rs 5/-per Sft

b. Scrutiny fee for revised drawings will be charged as under:-

1) 1 kanaI plot Rs 2000/-each time

2) 12 marla plot Rs 1600/-each time

3) 10 Marla plot Rs 1300/-each time

4) 5 Marla plot and below Rs 750 /-each time

c. The above fees are subject to be revised from time to time by the Management.

13. Handing Over of Plots

On approval of drawing, the respective plot shall be demarcated on ground and

accordingly handed over to the member / owner or his / her attorney (refer Annex

‘D) by Projects / Chief Engineer Branch within 3 days as per the site plan issued.

After physical handing over of the plot to the owner, the Management shall bear

no responsibility with regard to the safe custody of the plot.

14. Demarcation

a. Demarcation of plot shall be done once by the Etihad Town prescribed

procedure. Construction work must start within 2 weeks after the

physical demarcation of the plot.

b. The member / owner will ensure that he either willfully or by default does

not encroach or adversely prejudice any area of his neighboring plots.

In any such event the construction will be demolished and the member

/ owner shall be fined as per the decision of the Management.

15. Loss of Demarcation

In case the member / owner fails to start the construction within 2 weeks of demarcation / handing over of the plot resulting in loss of demarcation and the

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demarcation has to be carried out afresh on payment of Rs 1000/- to ensure that the area of neighboring plots is not accidentally or deliberately taken / encroached by the member or his / her representative / attorney. Any incident will entail heavy fines along with dismantling of such foundation / structure.

16. Precautions during Construction

a. No work like straightening of steel bars, mixing of mortar etc shall be done on the roads. Similarly, construction material shall not be placed on the road / berms. Defaulters will be fined as under:-

1) 1 kanal plot Rs 7,000/­

2) 12/10 marla plot Rs 5,, 000/­

3) 5 marla plot Rs 3,000/-

b. Roads shall not be washed with water. Even sprinkling of water on roads

is prohibited as it damages the roads. c. No member is allowed to cut the road for any purpose. Defaulters shall

be fined besides bearing the expenditure incurred on such repairs.

17. Construction Sequence

a. After demarcation and before starting actual construction of the house, the member / owner shall construct boundary wall up to DPC level, and a water storage tank with side walls minimum 18 inches above the ground level (to avoid any accident) and a temporary hut for watchman and storage facility.

b. The member / owner is personally responsible to construct the building strictly in accordance with the Society’s byelaws and to regularly check the progress without need of any inspection by the Town Staff. Any delay in inspecting the building at specified stages by the Town Staff for any reason whatsoever, does not entitle the member / owner to violate the construction bye laws and does not operate as a waivers for the past default, if any.

18. Temporary Connection

a. Water Supply

After the demarcation and physical possession / taking over of the respective plot by the member / owner, he shall make arrangements for boring of shallow pump only for construction purposes. On completion of the construction, the bore shall be closed and the Project / Chief Engineer

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Branch shall then link this constructed house with main water supply system.

b. Electricity The member / owner should apply to WAPDA Sub Division Kahna for electric connection on the prescribed form, available in WAPDA office. The connection shall not be used for purposes other than applied for. SOP’s for fixing of electric meter are laid down in Annex E.

19. Gas and Telephone Connections

Members / owner are advised to apply directly to the concerned departments

for the connections on commencement of construction. This shall enable them

to avail seniority on waiting list. The member / owner must pursue the case for

issue of ‘Demand Note’ and deposit the requisite amount with SNGPL soon

thereafter (refer Annex F). All rules / laws of SNGPL on provision and use of

Sui gas shall be followed.

20. Spoiling of Roads

Trucks / trolleys carrying materials to or from the respective plot spoil the roads

with mud / slush sticking to their tyres. Members / contractors shall ensure that

the tyres are properly washed before coming on the roads. Non adherence may

entail fines as decided by the Management. Over loaded trucks and trolleys will

not be allowed to enter the Town.

21. Blocking of Road

Blocking of roads / berms for holding private functions or for any other purpose is

strictly for bidden. Defaulters shall be fined by the Management.

22. Damage to road and services

In case of any damage to society services and roads caused due to shifting of materials, straightening of steel bars, mixing of mortar or any other reason by the contractor, member / owner shall pay full compensation for the restoration of such damages besides taking any punitive action as deemed appropriate by the Management.

23. Marking of Obstructions

Member / owner making any excavation especially for the basement shall at his / her own expenses cause sufficient and adequate flash lights to be fixed upon or near the same and shall continue to provide such lights every night from sunset while such materials or excavation remains in progress. In addition, red flags shall be installed during day time.

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24. Termite Proofing

As there is a positive evidence of the presence of termite in the area, members /

owner are advised to carry out termite proofing through a recognized dealer /

supplier during the initial phase of construction.

Etihad Town and its Management expressly denies any responsibility whatsoever

for any claim/complaint, which may be filed by member/owner of a plot due to the

presence of termite in the area.

25. Completion Period

a. Construction shall commence, continue and be completed as per the

approved revised drawings strictly as per the construction bye-laws within a

period of 18 months from the date of handing over of the site. Member / owner

shall be charged a continuous penalty of Rs 50/- per day beyond this period

till completion of the house.

b. In case due to unavoidable circumstances when the member / owner is

unable to continue the construction, he shall notify the Project / Chief

Engineer Branch about the reasons in writing.

c. During period of suspension, the member / owner shall make his own

arrangements to look after the incomplete construction and any materials /

stores at site.

26. Completion Certificate

On completion of the house, the member / owner shall formally apply for

completion certificate to LDA through Project / Chief Engineer Branch.

27. Completion Certificate for Incomplete House

In case the member / owner is unable to complete his house as per approved

drawing and applies for completion certificate, he shall first get the revised drawing

approved as per actual construction and then apply for the completion certificate

through Project / Chief Engineer Branch, to LDA.

28. Non Construction Charges

Members / owner are advised to undertake construction on their plots which have been fully developed in all respects and available for construction, otherwise they shall be liable to pay non-construction charges given below as per the policy of the Management. This does not apply to the plots which have not been cleared by the Town Management.

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a. Residential plot@ Rs 0.40 per sft per quarter.

b. Commercial plot@ Rs 9- per sft per quarter.

29. Site Clearance

All obstructions, temporary erections and waste material of any kind shall be

removed within 7 days of completion of the work. Noncompliance may entail fine

and withholding of completion certificate.

30. Sale and Purchase

After having constructed the house partly or wholly, the member / owner cannot sell the house or get advance / goodwill money without first obtaining NOC from the Marketing Office of Etihad Town. NOC for sale / transfer of any residential / commercial building shall only be issued to a house / building which is violation free apart from other encumbrances, if any. Transfer of constructed house is subject to issuance of completion certificate.

31. Obligations for New Buyer

New buyer of a house shall abide by all the bye-laws and Regulations operative in the Town. He shall not make any addition / alteration in the purchased property without prior written approval of the Project / Chief Engineer Branch.

32. Garbage / Solid Waste Disposal

Garbage / solid waste should not be thrown in front of house / shops or public

places and must be placed in steel baskets, which shall be fixed by the member /

owner at his own expense on the boundary wall of houses. Society's staff shall

arrange regular garbage disposal through solid waste management. Shopkeepers

shall place dustbins inside their shops.

33. Driving Discipline

a. Members / owner are expected to obey the driving discipline and law of the land. They must also follow the road side instructions and traffic signs / boards displayed to regulate the flow of traffic in the Town.

b. Children below 18 years of age must not be allowed to drive any motorized vehicle.

34. Use of Vacant Plot

Vacant plots and parks shall not be used for marriages, parties, functions and meetings without written permission of the Management. Application for arranging

function in vacant plots is placed at Annex 'G'. Charges as laid down by management shall be levied for use of vacant plots for parties and functions.

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35. Washing of Cars

Washing of cars on the road or outside the gate or on the hard standing is strictly

prohibited as it damages the roads. Violators will be fined Rs 2000/- for each

incident.

36. Safety and Stability

Members / owners are advised to use sound building material which shall be of

good quality and properly put together so as to ensure safety and stability of the

building.

37. Safety of Workers

Members / owner shall ensure that all safety measures are adopted especially

where work is done on the sloping surface or a roof and temporary shuttering

works to prevent accidents and for safety of the persons / labour employed on the

construction.

38. Damage to Neighboring Properties

Member / owner must exercise utmost care and take all precautions during

construction of their house to avoid any damage to the neighboring houses /

properties. In case of any damage due to negligence of the owner or his

representative / contractor, the member – owner shall make good such loss to

the satisfaction of the neighbor.

39. Dangerous Obstructions

Members / owner are not allowed to stack materials or excavated earth or erect

sign board / hoardings in front or in the rear of any house / street. Members

violating these instructions shall be fined heavily by the Management.

40. Dangerous Excavation

No excavation or earth work or demolition of an existing building which is

likely to affect the stability of any building shall be started or continued

unless adequate steps are taken before or during the work to prevent any

damage or sudden collapse of any adjacent building or any part of the

building. Defaulter shall be sued in court of law and shall pay full

compensation for the damages caused to the adjacent properties due to

careless digging and construct ion of basement / building.

41. Pets and Animals

Only dogs, cats and birds may be kept as pets. Dogs shall not be let loose and must be kept inside the boundary wall of the house. However, when outside the house (for walk / exercise), dogs must be on leash. All pets must be vaccinated for all diseases by a professional veterinary doctor and proper record maintained.

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Pet dogs must wear collars with house number disc attached to the collar as the stray dogs will regularly be shot by the Society's staff.

42. Generators

a. Generator shall not be used as a prime source of electric supply. It may be used as stand by.

b. Generator can only be placed in basement or in front lawn 10 feet away from common boundary wall. The generator shall not be placed in rear and side mandatory clear spaces.

c. Proper arrangements for sound proofing of generator through canopy etc must be ensured. Noise beyond the boundary limit shall not be more than 80 decibels.

43. Delegation:

The Town Management may delegate all or any of the powers as laid down in

these Regulations to any of its officers for the purposes of their implementation.

44. Interpretation:

The Town Management may take suitable decisions on any matters arising as a

result of doubtful interpretation of these Regulations or such matters, which may

not have been specifically covered therein.

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DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONE

CHAPTER III

General

In order to enjoy a peaceful living all members are expected to observe

the construction discipline as spelt out in the succeeding Paras. Observance of the bye-laws shall greatly help in achieving the desired

purpose and standard of living.

1. Construction Violations

a. Members are expected to respect and observe the bye laws with a view to

preserve the sanctity of planning parameters and to improve the standard of

living in the society.

b. The members shall strictly follow the approved drawings / bye-laws during

construction/re-construction of their houses. Unapproved variations and

deviations shall be demolished at the risk and cost of the owner. Management

is empowered to take strict punitive action in addition to disconnection of

services.

c. Compoundable violations may however be settled after payment of fine in

accordance with executive Board Resolution

d. Any damage to the society's roads, services, electric poles, trees and other

structures during the course of construction shall be fully compensated by

the member as per the decision of the management

2. Amalgamation of Plots

Residential plots of any size may be combined for constructing one house / building on payment of the prescribed fee and subject to the conditions given below:-

a. All such plots are owned by the same owner.

b. Plots are adjoining (side by side and / or back to back) and of the same

land use.

c. The mandatory clear spaces for the combined plot shall be decided by the

Management on case to case basis.

d. Reversion of the combined plots may be allowed after payment of the

requisite fee / charges related to the status before combining.

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3. Annexation of Plots

a. Plots can be annexed for making house on one plot and using the other as a

lawn provided that:-

1) Approval in writing is obtained by the Management and payment of Rs10,000/- as annexation charges.

2) Plots are owned by the same owner.

3) Plots are owned by husband and wife.

4) Plots are owned by any of the blood relations.

b. A combined boundary wall may be constructed around the plot so annexed

with a gate, if required.

c. Fountains, rockeries, pergola and waterfalls etc can be constructed provided

they are temporary in nature and do not allow human inhabitant on the plot so

annexed. However, these features should not touch the boundary wall of the

neighboring plots.

4. Sub Division of Plot

Sub division shall not be allowed for a plot of less than one kanal.

5. Storey and Height of Building

a. Only three storeys are permitted i.e. ground floor, first floor and mumty. In

case basement is intended to be constructed then mumty shall not be allowed

in design

b. Maximum height of building measured from crown of the road to top of the

parapet wall shall not exceed 38 feet.

c. Plinth of the building shall not be less than 2 feet from the road.

d. Floor level of porch should not be higher than 12 inches from the crown of the

road. This shall be shown on drawing.

6. Covered Area and Mandatory Clear Spaces

a. Ground Floor Covered area details are given in Annex 'H'

b. First Floor

1) 10 / 12 marla & 1 kanal plots.

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Covered area of first floor will not exceed 75% of the total permissible

area of ground floor.

2) 5 marla plots. 100% of permissible covered area of ground floor may be covered at

first floor.

7. Height of Ceiling / Room

a. Minimum height of ceiling 10 ft

b. Minimum height of inter floor 7 ft 6 inch

c. Maximum height of parapet ( i f constructed on first floor) 4 ft

d. Maximum height of parapet wall on roof top 2 ft 6 inches

8. Construction in Clear Space

a. No construction shall be carried out in the mandatory clear spaces except drains,

septic tanks, flower beds, sewer line and stair to the basement, steps and wash

hand basin.

b. Construction of rockery / fountain may be permitted in the front lawn, however, it

should touch the boundary wall of the neighboring plots.

9. Basement

a. Basement can be constructed over 100 percent allowable area excluding area

under the porch, sunken area for septic tank etc and mandatory clear spaces. Excavation of basement should remain within boundaries of plot and proper

revetment should be done for the safety of adjoining buildings. However, a minimum of 5 feet space shall be left towards a dead wall.

b. Minimum area of the basement shall be 100 sq ft.

c. Height of basement shall not be less than 8'-0", however the height above the

road crest level shall be 3'-6" excluding roof slab.

d. Basement shall have PCC floor and RCC walls properly insulated against leakage

/ seepage.

e. Basement shall have an independent entrance and in addition emergency exit

from outside the building which can be constructed in the mandatory clear space having a width not more than 3'0".

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f. For disposal of sewage and water, proper water disposal and sewerage network shall be laid leading to additional / existing septic tank (catering for additional load

due to basement). The basement sewage shall be disposed of to the Town sewer through a sludge pump installed on a sump which shall also dispose of rain water.

A water catchment drain plan shall be shown on the drawing.

g. Sunken area for approach stair to basement can be extended into mandatory

clear side / rear space as follow:-

1) 1 kanal & 12 /10 marla plot – 2 ft 6 inches

2) 5 marla plots - 2 ft (rear) and 1 ft (side)

10. Precautions During Excavation / Construction

Member shall take following additional precautions during excavation / construction

of basement:-

a. Vertical edges of excavated pits for construction of basement should be properly

secured by revetment steel shuttering, wooden planks etc to safeguard against

collapse of loose earth / rain effects.

b. While excavating, utmost care shall be exercised to avoid any damage to the

existing buildings, life and properties on all the sides of the excavated area.

c. A systematic plan for excavation and handling / disposal of excavated earth shall

be evolved.

11. Non Standard Plots

There are a few non – standard plots in the society. If in opinion of the management

construction / planning of a house is difficult due to peculiar shape and dimensions

of a plot, the Management may consider bringing changes in the mandatory clear

spaces as per merit of the case.

12. Water Tanks

Etihad Town is only responsible to supply potable water up to the underground water

tank only. Underground and overhead water tanks are mandatory in all plots having

minimum dimensions given below:-

S.no Size of plot Width Length Depth Total volume capacity

a. 5 Marla 3 ft 4 ft 2.5 ft 30 cft 225 gallons

b. 10 /12 Marla & 1K 5 ft 5 ft 2.5 ft 62.5 cft 468 gallons

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13. Septic Tanks

a. Proper septic tank according to the design, as shown at Annex 'I' shall be

constructed for disposal of the house sewage into the main sewer of society for

proper functioning of the system.

S.no Size of plot Width Length Depth

1. 5 Marla 5 ft 6 ft 6inch 4 ft

2. 10 / 12 Marla 6 ft 6inch 8 ft 3inch 4 ft 3inch

3. 1 Kanal 6 ft 6inch 9 ft 3inch 4 ft 6 inch

b. Members are advised to arrange periodic cleaning of the septic tanks. The

sediments so recovered shall be disposed off outside the society’s limits.

14. Grease Traps

Proper grease traps outside the kitchens shall be provided to avoid chocking of internal

sewer lines / system.

15. Culvert for Services Duct under the Ramp

Electricity, telephone connections and other services shall be made to pass through the culvert for underground ducts / pipes under the ramp of each house.

16. Level of Mandatory Clear Space

The level of the mandatory clear spaces around the house / building shall not be raised beyond the level of porch / drive way.

17. Frontage of Plots

In case of plots abutting on more than one road, frontage shall be with reference to

the main road.

18. Construction of Pergola

Construction of pergola is not permitted in the mandatory clear spaces.

19. Projections

No projections at roof levels are allowed accept sloping shades up to 3 ft on the roof

for beautification. Other allowed projections are as under:-

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a. Porch roof projection towards road - 3ft

b. Door and window at 7 ft from floor level - 1ft 6inch

20. Bay Windows

Bay windows projecting into the mandatory clear spaces are not permitted.

21. Construction of Car Porches

a. Only one car porch is permitted on all plots except corner plots of one kanal,

where two car porches are permitted.

b. Minimum height of car porch shall be 10 feet from the road crest level. It may

be raised to maximum height of the building provided mandatory clear space

is not utilized.

c. Length of car porch resting on boundary shall not be more than 20 feet. Porch

can also rest on pillars.

d. Construction of any kind / type on car porch is not permitted except for 5 marla

plots.

e. Folding shelter can be used to extend car porch by maximum of 8 feet from

the edge of the car porch for use as sunshade for parking vehicles.

22. Parapet on Front Terrace

4 ft high masonry or concrete or steel grill (or a combination of steel with other

decorative materials) parapet is allowed on terrace towards the front lawn.

23. Construction of Ramps

a. Ramps are a facility permitted on the towns land. Whereas according to the bye-

laws ramp slope must finish within five feet from boundary wall, members have

the tendency to extend the ramps beyond this line, thus causing obstructions to

the flow of traffic on the road.

b. Since the area outside the boundary wall is liable to be dug by town for repair and

maintenance of services, members are advised not to construct expensive ramps.

c. Pavement between the road and the ramp shall have a slope of 4% towards the boundary wall.

24. Boundary Wall

a. Maximum height of boundary wall shall be 7 ft from the road crest level serving

the plot. No offsets I decorative works or coping abutting on the road side and

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beyond the line of the wall is permitted.

b. Members making the house first shall construct the boundary wall which shall

be treated a common boundary wall.

c. Members desirous of putting grill on the common boundary walls of adjacent

houses are permitted up to 2.5 ft high grill. If top portion of the grill is curved,

it should not protrude towards the adjacent house.

d. The owners have no jurisdiction over the area outside the boundary wall being property of the town. Erection of temporary I permanent structure of any type like flower beds, hedge, fence & wire shall be treated as encroachment.

e. Earth level between boundary wall and the road shall not be raised higher than

road crest level. Green belt level shall be maintained at a slope of 4% towards

the boundary wall.

25. Semi Detached Construction

Semidetached construction is applicable to plot up to 1 kanal. For planning member should strictly follow the layout given on the site plan.

RESIDENTIAL UNITS - CLEAR MANDATORY OPEN SPACES

Sr. No

Category Front Rear Gate side

1 1 K 10’ 7’ 5’

2 12 M 10’ 7’ 5’

3 10 M 10’ 7’ 5’

4 5 M 5’ 5’ Nil

26. Toilet / Bathroom

A toilet / bathroom not exceeding 40 sq ft in area and 8 ft in height can be constructed in the rear corner towards the dead wall as an integral part of main building (refer Annex I).

27. Inter floors

Inter floor shall only be permitted in rooms other than those meant for habitation

purposes, such as bath rooms, stores, kitchens, pantries, passages. In all such cases

the height of inter floor (from floor level) will not be less than 5'-6" when used as

storage space.

28. Height of Building

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Maximum height of Residential Building is restricted to 38 ft (3 Storeys including

Mumty). Maximum height of Apartments Building is 45 ft (4 Storeys including Mumty

and excluding basement)

29. Size / Height of Rooms

a. Minimum area of bed room shall not be less than 168 sq ft for houses of 10

marla and above. For houses of 5 marla, minimum area of bed room shall not

be less than 120 sq ft. All rooms should be well lit and ventilated.

b. Height of ceiling from floor level shall not be less than 9 ft 6 inch.

30. Servant Room

a. Minimum area of the servant room shall not be less than 100 sq ft having a minimum width of 8 ft (excluding area of bathroom).

b. Servant should preferably be accommodated in the ground floor or basement.

c. In case servant room is located on first floor, its window shall be at least 7 ft above the floor level to ensure privacy of the neighbors.

d. Minimum floor area of a kitchen shall be 50 sq ft having a minimum width of 6 ft.

31. Inspection of Building

Members shall get the construction stages checked by the Project / Chief

Engineer Branch of the town, in order to ensure violation free construction

of their house. At the completion of each stag, the member shall approach

the Project / Chief Engineer Branch to get the clearance in writing and only

then proceed to the next stage. Following are the stages for checking /

inspection:-

a. Demarcation before starting of work at site.

b. On completion of basement excavation (if basement is in design).

c. Before pouring of basement slab.

d. Construction of boundary wall up to DPC level.

e. Construction of main building up to DPC level.

f. On completion of ground floor masonry works up to 7 ft.

g. Before pouring roof slab of ground floor.

h. On raising of first floor structure one foot above roof of ground floor.

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i. Before pouring roof slab of first floor.

j. On construction of mumty up to roof slab.

k. On pouring of mumty roof slab.

l. On making septic tank, underground water tank, overhead water tank and

entrance ramp.

m. On final completion of the house.

32. Guard Room

Guard room may be constructed on a two kanaI plot (amalgamation of 1 kanal plot) having size of 5 ft x 5ft with a maximum height of 8 ft from the road crest level, adjoining to the main gate towards the lawn.

33. Theft of Services

If any of the services is carried to an area, outside the limits of the town for any purpose, such services of the defaulting premises from where the connections are drawn shall be disconnected, besides payment of a fine, which may extend up to Rs 100,000/-.

34. Misuse of Services

Installation of pumps-or gadgets for sucking water from the society mains is strictly forbidden. The motor/ pump so installed shall be confiscated with a fine up to Rs. 10,000/-.

35. Prerogative of Management

a. The members are expected to respect and observe the construction bye-

laws creating a healthy living environment. Management is empowered to take strict punitive action so as to preserve the sanctity of planning

parameters. The members and the residents shall be bound by the decisions and directions of the management failing which they shall be

dealt with according to the gravity of the violation which may include cancellation of membership.

b. Carry out changes / modifications or any other procedure relating to

approval of drawing or execution etcetera, which is not otherwise covered

in the bye-laws but considered useful in the overall interest of Society.

36. Interpretation of Bye-Laws

a. In case of any ambiguity or misunderstanding about any of the bye laws, the

opinion of the management shall be final and conclusive as to the interpretation of

any such bye-laws, rules and procedures.

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b. The direction of management on any issue not expressly covered by the bye-laws

shall be valid and binding.

37. Cooperation with Management

The sole aim of the management is to provide to our members, state of the art

facilities, pollution free environments, safety and tranquility. This cannot be

achieved without whole hearted cooperation and participation of our esteemed

members. Members are therefore expected to extend full cooperation to the

management for running the business of the society in. most cordial and efficient

manner.

38. Transfer of Deceased Property

Transfer of deceased property will be transferred to legal heirs as per the Federal Law

on the subject.

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DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONE / AREA

CHAPTER IV

General

Commercial Zone / areas has been planned for shops, show rooms, stores,

restaurants, cinema and clinic etc. In order to improve aesthetics and to give a

uniform look to the commercial buildings the owner shall follow the parameters fixed by the town management.

1. Salient Features

These are explained in the succeeding paras:-

a. The elevation of all shops shall be carefully planned for better

aesthetics.

b. Construction of arcade is obligatory. Arcade width of main commercial

building will be 5 ft including arcade pillars.

c. Stair case to upper storey or basement shall not extend into the arcade

and the staircase width shall not be less than 3'-6".

d. Access to the mezzanine floor at ground floor shall be provided from

within the shop and not from the arcade.

e. Natural drainage of rain water shall not be obstructed through entry

ramps.

f. Keeping the road as reference point, the floor level of the shop should

be 1'-6" above the road crest level or 3'-6" in case of basement.

g. Sign board fixing arrangements like hooks/pegs shall be planned at

the time of pouring the concrete.

h. No spouts shall be fixed on the roof top for drainage of rain water. It

shall be drained through down pipes.

i. No projection shall be made extending towards adjacent plots

however, a projection 1 ft 6 inch towards the road is allowed.

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j. Proper provision for light and ventilation shall be made for all toilets,

bath rooms and shall be shown in the drawings.

k. Underground water tank and septic tank shall be made under the

arcade.

l. No sanitary pipes for kitchen and bath rooms shall be allowed to be

installed on the face of the building.

2. Combination of Commercial Plots

Two or more plots of any size in the commercial area may be combined with

prior approval of the management and payment of prescribed fee, provided the plots are owned by the same owner and are contiguous.

3. Design of Multi Storey Buildings

a. All components of buildings including basement shall be designed by a

Structural Engineer registered with Pakistan Engineering Council having at

least 5 years of experience, who will provide a structural stability certificate

of the building. This certificate bear registration number, signature, stamp,

latest address and telephone numbers of the designer shall be attached

with the submission drawings by the owner.

b. Construction of the building shall be supervised by a competent engineer /

architect. However, clearance of society shall be obtained by the member

on following stages:-

1) Completion of foundations.

2) Construction of basement up to its roof slab.

3) Constructions up to plinth level.

4) After laying each roof slab.

5) On completion of building.

c. The design shall include provisions for safety against earthquakes etc.

d. Members are bound to provide design calculations to the Project / Chief

Engineer Branch along with the design drawings.

e. Inspire of all the precautions highlighted above, safety of the building /

structure shall remain the responsibility of the owner.

4. Covered Area for 4 to 10 Marla Commercial Plots

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a. Maximum area may be covered on all floors provided a reasonable area / patio is left for providing sufficient light and ventilation to the kitchens, bath rooms and for sanitary pipes.

b. A mezzanine floor up to 70 percent of the ground floor area excluding arcade may

be provided on ground floor, which shall have an access from inside. c. Basement can be made on 100 percent plot area.

5. Height of Building and Floors

Maximum effective heights for shop less than 10 marla shall be as under:-

a. Maximum height of building excluding water tank 40 ft (or 3 floor)

b. Height of ground floor including mezzanine floor 18'-0"

c. Minimum height of mezzanine floor 7'-6"

d. Minimum height of ceiling of other floors 9'-6"

e. Minimum clear height of basement 9'-0"

6. Height of Building for 10 Marla & Above Commercial Plots

For commercial plots of 10 marla and above is 60 ft or 5 floors according to

availability of services and adequacy of parking.

7. Construction of Basements

a. Basements may be constructed on the whole area of plot in commercial buildings. In all such cases the minimum height of plinth should be 3'-6" above the road crest level.

b. Under ground water tank and septic tanks shall be constructed under the

arcade. The level of arcade in this portion shall be kept at the same level as that of the existing buildings on either side.

c. Basement walls shall be concrete walls made fully water proof so that

no leakage / seepage is caused to the neighboring buildings / properties.

d. In case of installation of any equipment / machinery in the basement or due to faulty construction of underground water tank / septic tank any

damage is caused to the adjoining building / property, the owner of the defaulting premises shall make good such loss to the satisfaction of the

neighbour.

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e. During excavation utmost care shall be exercised to avoid any damage

to the life and property of the neighbours on all sides.

8. Projections

Projections / shades up to 1'-6" may be provided on the front side of the building facing road. Owners wishing to include this area of shade in the covered area of the

floor or use it as balcony shall have to pay extra at the rate of Rs 5000/- per sft per floor.

9. Verandah / Arcades

a. Verandah width shall be minimum 5 ft between the wall and outside of verandah pillars.

b. Verandah shall have minimum clear height of 9'-6"from the floor of the verandah.

c. The shop floor level shall not be more than 1 ft 6 inch higher than the arcade /

verandah.

d. The arcade / verandah floor shall be kept 6 inches above the road crest level.

e. The slope of the arcade / verandah floor shall be 1 in 20 away from the building.

f. Arcade / verandah level shall be uniform throughout as per the level of adjoining shops, splitting of level is not permitted for safety of public.

g. Module of pillars / column should be two equal openings in the verandah. The

columns should be designed in the square / rectangular shape.

h. Verandah shall not be used for stacking of items like crates, freezers ice cream machines etcetera and it shall kept clear at all times for the convenience of the

customers.

10. Inter floor in shops

a. Total area of any inter floor or loft in any shop shall not exceed 1 / 3 of total area of the shop.

b. Every inter floor shall be open except a protection wall or railing minimum 2 ft 9

inch and maximum 3 ft in height.

11. Hard Standing in front of shops

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a. No ramps are allowed in commercial area, only flat hard standing shall be

made.

b. A drain 1' x 1' and 9" deep shall be made at the end of the hard standing and

covered with a steel grating which shall be connected to the manhole.

c. Pavement between the road and drain shall have a 2 percent slope towards the

drain, so that no water stands on the edge of road.

d. Natural drainage of rain water shall not be obstructed through entry ramps.

Pipes must be installed or open drain covered with grating is made for passage

of water.

12. Water Tanks

It is obligatory to make underground and overhead water tanks of capacity compatible to size of the plot. Water shall have to be pumped up to the

overhead water tank placed on the roof. 13. Sewerage

a. Septic tank shall be constructed under verandah. No building shall be given sewer

connection without a septic tank.

b. Layout plan of sewerage must indicate a grease trap, manhole and septic tank.

14. Drainage

a. No spouts shall be fixed on the top roof for drainage of rain water. It shall

be drained through down pipes.

b. No sanitary pipes for kitchen or the bathrooms shall be allowed to be

installed on the face of the shop.

15. Stair Case Construction

The owner shall make the stair case in his own space excluding arcade and width of the stair case shall not be less than 3 ft 6 inch for all floors including basement.

16. Power Lift / Elevators

Buildings with more than 4 storey shall have the facility of power lift / elevators.

17. Earthing Points

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Each commercial building shall have its own earthling point made to the specification and good engineering practice which shall be checked

periodically for its serviceability.

18. Electric Transformer

In buildings where the load of electricity would require installation of independent transformer / generators, an appropriate space for substation shall be provided within the premises of the building and clearly marked on the drawings.

19. Sign Postings

a. Display of neon signs, advertisements shall be allowed at suitable places subject

to the approval of the management conforming to the required standards of

aesthetics.

b. Fascia to fix sign boards / name boards should be provided at roof level of ground

floor. Fixing arrangements should be made at the time of pouring of concrete.

c. The fascia may be provided at the roof level on all floors extending 1'- 6" and 2'-0"

wide to fix the hoardings. No construction of any type / kind is allowed on this

projection.

20. Air Conditioning

a. When the air-conditioning of the shop is envisaged, the exhaust arrangement

through ducts shall to be provided. Similarly the arrangements for drainage of moisture should be made so as to avoid wetting of the floor.

b. The air-conditioning outdoor unit shall be installed above 9 feet height from the verandah floor. No distribution boards, AC units / components, steps or any other

obstruction shall be made in the verandah which must remain clear at all times for public use.

21. Facade of the Building

Facade of the buildings shall be maintained by the members in good order and serviceability through periodical painting / distempering at all times for

aesthetics / appearance.

22. Subletting of Premises

No member / shopkeeper shall sublet verandah or the premises / area in front

of his building / shop to any vendor etc under any circumstances.

Noncompliance will entail heavy fines.

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FIRE RESISTANCE AND FIRE PRECAUTIONS

CHAPTER V

General

A building or any structural part of a building, other than a single storey building shall

have an adequate standard of fire resistance and shall be built of the following

components:

a. The external walls, all partition walls and the enclosing walls of stair-cases a

minimum of 9 inches solid brick work or 3.5 inches reinforced concrete or 4 inches

solid concrete block.

b. The floors and the roof: a minimum of 3.5 inches of reinforced concrete.

1. Smoke Detectors / Fire Extinguisher

At least one smoke detector and one fire extinguisher of good make shall be placed / hung at suitable places in each storey of the building.

2. Fire Precautions in Air-Conditioning System

a. Except in residential buildings, all air conditioning or ventilation ducts including

framing, shall be constructed entirely of non-inflammable materials and shall be

adequately supported throughout their length.

b. Where ducts pass through floors or walls, the space around the duct shall be

sealed with rope asbestos, mineral wool, or other non-inflammable material to

prevent the passage of flames and smoke.

c. The air intake of any air-conditioning apparatus shall be so situated that air does

not re-circulate from any space in which objectionable quantities of inflammable

vapours or dust are given off and shall be so situated as to minimize the drawing

in of inflammable material or other fire hazards.

3. Extinguishment of Fire

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Every new building except residential buildings up to 3 storey in height shall be

provided with sufficient means for extinguishing fire as follows:

a. Fire Extinguisher Requirement

1) All buildings shall have one multipurpose (A,B,C) dry chemical powder 6 Kg fire

extinguisher of each 2000 sq. ft. of floor area. At least two fire extinguishers of

6 Kg each shall be placed on each floor (if floor size is less than 2000 sq. ft.).

2) The maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 ft. but

for kitchen areas this distance is 30 ft.

b. Firefighting buckets.

c. An independent water supply system in pipes of steel or cast iron with adequate

hydrants, pumps and hose reels.

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ANNEX ‘A’

PROCEDURE FOR TAKING OVER POSSESSION OF A PLOT

1. Application form for taking over possession of a plot will be available with the

Reception Officer. It shall be filled in quadruplicate by the owner / attorney in

accordance with the list of instructions mentioned in the application form. The

application form duly filled in, shall be deposited with the Reception Officer.

2. On receipt of application form, the Reception Officer will give date to the owner /

attorney for depositing the dues and collection of site plan. The site plan will be

collected in person by member during the working hours. Following papers In

ORIGINAL shall be produce for identification:-

a) Allotment / Transfer letter

b) Etihad Town member card

c) Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)

d) In case of attorney, original attorney along with original CNIC of the attorney.

3. Original copy of the site plan shall be handed over to the member / attorney. In

case of loss of the site plan the member shall again go through the whole process

of taking over. In addition, member shall pay a fee of Rs.1, 000/- each time he

request for the duplicate site plan.

4. On the basis of the site plan, the member shall get the construction drawings

prepared from an architect.

5. Dues shall be cleared as per the statement of accounts prepared by the Accounts

Branch.

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ANNEX ‘B’

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(FOR RECEIVING COPY OF BYE LAWS / REGULATIONS)

I, Mr. / Ms. / Mrs. __________________________________________________bearer

of Plot No. __________________ Street No. ___________ Road __________________

in Etihad Town have received a copy of Bye laws / Regulations issued by the

Management of Etihad Town (Pvt.) Ltd, Lahore and will abide by it.

Signature ______________________

Membership No.: _______________

Dated: _________________

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ANNEX ‘C’

SPECIMEN SUBMISSION DRAWING

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ANNEX ‘D’

On Rs.50/- STAMP PAPER

UNDERTAKING

Plot No: _ Block: ___

Name: _________________________________________

DECLARATION & COMMITMENTS BY THE PROSPECTIVE BUILDER

It is certified that:- 1. I have read and understood the construction bye-laws and rules of Etihad Town

Lahore and shall strictly abide by these.

2. I shall carry out the construction strictly according to the drawings approved by the town for construction. In case of any addition /alteration, I shall submit a revised building plan as per Etihad Town Bye-Laws for approval. I shall not do any addition / alteration prior to approval of the revised building plan.

3. I shall not create any passage / opening in the boundary wall constructed by the town. In the event of doing so, I will be liable to penalty of Rs 2000/- apart from disconnection of electricity, water and sewerage facilities.

4. I shall make the boundary wall up to the plinth level before starting construction of the house. Same shall be raised to the maximum height of 7 ft measured from the crown of the road serving the plot.

5. I shall get the following checked progressively and shall obtain signature from the town's inspector at every stage of construction. Work shall not be proceeding further until signature of inspector are not obtained on the previously completed stage of construction. Date of intimation to town and checking by inspector will be recorded in the file. a) Demarcation before starting of work at site.

b) On completion of boundary wall up to plinth level.

c) Construction of main building up to DPC level.

d) Before pouring roof slab of ground floor.

e) On raising 1st floor structure one foot above roof of ground floor.

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f) Before pouring roof slab of 1st floor.

g) On making septic tank and ramp.

6. I understand that I shall not be absolved from taking remedial measures including punitive action even if certain point is escaped during check / scrutiny by town staff. I shall promptly comply with the decision of the Management.

7. On completion of house, I shall apply for opening the sewerage connection before occupying the house and not open it myself, failing which I am liable to a fine as decided by the Management.

8. I shall not cut the road for any purpose. In case it is inevitable, it shall be carried out by the town staff, at my cost.

9. I shall not dump construction materials like bricks, sand, steel bars, cement and concrete on road / berm area. I shall only use allotted vacant plot or front open mandatory space of my own plot for stacking of construction material and construction of temporary room / latrine.

10. During construction I shall ensure that trees planted in front of my plot are not destroyed. In case of damage to the plant / tree, I shall be liable to fine up to Rs. 5,000/-per tree.

11. I shall not stock earth outside the boundary wall higher than road berms. Instead, earth shall be properly finished to grades as advised by the town staff.

12. I shall complete the house within 18 months from the date of taking over the possession of plot. I understand that failure to complete the construction within stipulated time shall render me liable to fine of Rs. 25/- per day for period beyond the time limit of 18 months.

13. I shall not erect fence / hedge / thick vegetation on area between road berms and boundary wall of the house. After the construction, I shall ensure that space in front of my house shall be maintained as green patch as required.

14. I shall install electric meter on the pillar of main entrance gate as directed by the town staff. I understand that in case of non-provision of electric meter in its proper place as above, the Management reserves the right to disconnect electric supply.

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15. I shall not construct a room on top of the car porch, in case of plot size 10 marla and above.

16. Having completed the construction of the house. I shall apply for Completion Certificate. Following documents shall be attached:-

a) An undertaking on Rs 50/- non judicial paper.

b) One original and three copies of "AS BUILT DRAWINGS"

c) Paid copy of last utility bill and a safety of design report from the

Electrical consultant.

17. I will not occupy the house unless completion certificate is issued by the

Authority or written permission of the Authority is obtained, failing which I shall

be liable to a fine of Rs 10,000/-.

18. I shall obtain the security passes for the contractor / labors, employed for

construction of my house from Administration Branch failing which, I shall not

be allowed to start construction.

19. I shall construct a temporary deep trench type field latrine within area of plot

for laborers before start of construction, failing which I shall be liable to a fine

of Rs 10,000/-. In any case I shall have to construct the field latrine for laborers.

For Commercial Area Only

20. I shall pave the area between my shop and road with tuff tiles conforming to the

slope of the road berms. I shall also make a drain with grating of approved

pattern to carry rain water as directed by the town Management.

21. In case of failure or refusal to abide by town's rules / regulations, the

Management may take one / combination of the following punitive actions:-

a) Disconnect services like water supply, sewerage and electricity etc.

b) Impose penalties / fines as per gravity of the case.

c) Order demolition of the illegal construction so as to bring the construction within authorized limits as per the town's bye-laws

22. In case of any violation of town's bye-laws the unresolved liability shall be cleared

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by the original owner before selling the house and a certificate of clearance thus

obtained from Project / Chief Engineer Branch.

23. I shall obtain the security passes of contractor / labors, employ for construction

of my house from Security Officer failing which, I shall not be allowed to start

construction.

24. I shall construct a temporary deep trench type field latrine in allocated area for

laborers before the start of construction failing which I shall be liable to a fine of

Rs 10,000/-. In any case I shall have to construct the field latrine for laborers.

Signature of the Owner

Witness No. 1-------------------- Witness N o . 2 ----------------------

Signature Signature

Address Address

Attested by Oath Commissioner

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ANNEX ‘E’

HANDING / TAKING OVER OF PLOT

It is certified that we have jointly handed / taken over the premises of Plot No __________

Street ____________________ Road _______________ in Etihad Town and there

is no discrepancy whatsoever.

Handed Over By Taken Over By

Etihad Town Management OWNER OF THE PLOT

Date: _______________ Date: ______________

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ANNEX ‘F’

STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

FOR ELECTRIC CONNECTION

1. To facilitate provisioning of electric connection and its use, guidelines, detailed in

succeeding paragraphs are laid down for the owners of plots desirous of

constructing their houses in the town. Owner shall apply directly to the LESCO

authorities for electric connection. Etihad Town Management however, will help as

far as possible in expediting the connection.

2. Electric Meter Fixing

On obtaining electric connection with LESCO electric meter will be installed at the

construction site as follow:-

a. Brick masonry post of size 2 ft x 1 ft 6 inch x 2 ft 6 inch

b. The post should have a hole of size 4 inch x 4 inch at the bottom for passing /

connecting the electric cable.

c. The post should have 4 inch thick PCC on its top.

d. Top of the post should be 1 ft 3 inch above the road crest level.

e. Digging of 2 ft deep trench from the meter post to the nearest electric

Distribution Box (DB).

f. Lay 4 core x 16 mm electric cable in 2 inch dia PVC pipe, in the trench.

g. Fix the meter box on the post with the help of 4 rawal bolts having 3 / 8 inch

thickness using ¼ inch thick washers.

h. Etihad Town electrician will provide electric connection from DB to the electricity

meter only.

3. Shifting of Electric Poles / Telephone Poles / Electric Transformers

Shifting of electric / telephone poles and transformers will be considered on request

from the members. Shifting process will be carried out only if technically feasible

and subject to payment to shifting charges worked out by the E&M Branch of the

Town.

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4. Electric Connection to Town's Property to be rented Out (Fiats / Shop)

a) Project / Chief Engineer Branch shall complete all formalities for provision of

electric connections to the accommodation to be given on rent.

b) Clearance of monthly electric bills and final certificate on vacation of

accommodation shall be as per the terms and conditions laid down in the rent

contract agreement concluded between the parties. Copies of the paid bills shall

be handed over to Overseer (Electrical) in original for reference I record and

issue of next bill.

5. Any difficulty encountered by the members shall be reported immediately to the

Project Engineer (E&M) Project / Chief Engineer Branch for necessary action

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ANNEX ‘G’

SUI GAS CONNECTION

1) Infrastructure for providing Sui gas facility to the members shall be completed along

with the development works of the Town.

2) Owners are advised to apply for the connection directly to SNGPL as soon as the

construction starts since considerable time is involved between applying and actual

provisioning of the connection. Before submitting the application, the owner should

get Town's NOC endorsed on the application. Photocopy of the acknowledgment of

the application should be provided to the town Management.

3) The owners must pursue the case for issue of "Demand Note" at the earliest and

must deposit the required amount with SNGPL soon thereafter.

4) All rules / laws of SNGPL and the Town regarding provision and use of Sui Gas shall

be followed.

5) In case of any emergency / complaint residents are advised to contact SNGPL on

telephone numbers given on the reverse of the Sui gas bills.

TELEPHONE CONNECTION

1) Members are advised to apply directly to the telephone department (PTCL) and get the demand note after paying the prescribed fee.

2) Application form can also be obtained from the Administration Office which should be submitted to the department along with following documents:-

a) Copy of allotment / transfer letter.

b) Copy of Computerized National Identity Card.

3) Any complaint about any problem/fault should be made directly to the department as

per normal procedure.

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ANNEX ‘H’

APPLICATION CUM UNDERTAKING

(FOR ARRANGING FUNCTION AT ETIHAD TOWN VACANT PLOT)

1) I, ___________________ Son / Daughter of______________

a) Name for whom the function is being arranged._________________________

b) Relation with the applicant / ____________________________________

Resident member

c) Date, time & place of function ____________________________________

d) Nature of function _____________________________________

2) I shall abide by the following:-

a) I will not block the road by pitching 'Shamiana / Kanat' etc. Holes will not be

dug in the road and no damage will be done to road / wall etc.

b) No fireworks will be arranged.

c) I will arrange food / refreshment according to the rules / regulation of the

Government.

d) Road will not be blocked and parking of vehicles will be carried out at specified

places of parking.

e) No firing of arms will be done.

f) I will ensure that function will terminate by 2230 hours. In case of non-

compliance, I am liable to be fined to the tune of Rs. 20,000/-.

g) I will ensure to play music at low tone so that neighbors are not disturbed. In

case of any neighbor complain, the music will be stopped.

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h) No direct electric connection will be obtained .The electric connection will be

obtained through Project Engineer (E&M) Etihad Town, Lahore.

3) Permission may please be granted.

Date: _________________ (Signature) ________________

Name: ________________

CNIC NO: ________________

RECOMMENDED / NOT RECOMMENDED

Date: __________________ Administration Officer

APPROVED / NOT APPROVED

Date: __________________ Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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ANNEX ‘I’

COVERED AREA AND MANDATORY CLEAR SPACES

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ANNEX ‘J’

TYPICAL SEPTIC TANK