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The Karnataka government has introduced new building setback norms for Bengaluru, which came into effect on August 1st.The new rules, part of the Revised Master Plan 2015, aim to provide clear guidelines on the minimum open space required around a building. The regulations specify setback requirements based on plot size and building height, and also provide clarity on the height of stilt parking. This move is designed to address contentious issues that have arisen from the city's rapid vertical growth and to streamline the construction and approval process for new buildings.
The Karnataka government has officially implemented new building setback rules for Bengaluru, a measure designed to bring clarity and consistency to the city's construction landscape. The updated regulations, which came into effect on August 1st, are an amendment to the Revised Master Plan 2015 and address the contentious issue of the minimum open space required around buildings. The goal is to standardize requirements for developers and homebuyers alike, especially in light of the city's ongoing vertical expansion. Advertisement
The new rules specify different setback requirements based on the size of the plot. For land parcels up to 4,000 square meters, a minimum setback of 1.5 meters is mandated at the front of the building, with a 1-meter setback required on the sides and the rear. For larger plots that exceed 4,000 square meters, the regulations are stricter, requiring a minimum setback of 5 meters on all sides-front, rear, and sides.
The regulations also provide important clarification on the height of stilt parking. The new rules state that a stilt floor can have a height of up to 3 meters and will not be counted towards the building's total height, provided that the overall building height remains below 15 meters.
This measure applies to both new constructions and ongoing projects that have already received plan approvals. Additionally, existing structures now have the option to convert their ground floor into stilt parking, with the same height and total building height limitations. While the article notes that setback requirements will increase for buildings taller than 15 floors, it does not specify the maximum allowable height for buildings.
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