THE KARACHI BUILDING & TOWN PLANNING REGULATIONS, 2002

THE KARACHI BUILDING & TOWN PLANNING REGULATIONS, 2002

CONTENTS

Regulations	Particulars	Page No
	Chapter # 1
	JURISDICTION
1-1	Short title and commencement and extent
1-2	Application of Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations
1-3	Exemption form building regulations
1-4	Delegation of Powers and Duties
1-5	These Regulations shall supercede the Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations, 1979
	Schedule 1A CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
	CHAPTER # 2
	DEFINITIONS
	General (2-1 to 2-124)
	CHAPTER # 3
	PERMITS & PROCEDURES
3-1	General
3-2	Permits & Procedures Building Works
3-3	Permits & Procedures Land Development
	Schedule 3A-Scrutiny Fee
	Schedule 3B-Built up areas in which general development permits may be granted in the absence of a detailed plan
	Schedule 3C-Public Notice for change of land use
	CHAPTER # 4
	LICENSING/REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONALS
4-1	Qualifications
4-2	Manager of Grant of license
4-3	Licensing Committee
4-4	Functions of the Licensing Committee
4-5	Registration and De-Registration.
4-6	Validity period of licence
4-7	License and renewal fees
4-8	Revocation of license
4-9	Appeal against the Decision of licensing committee
4-10	Reasons for cancellation/suspension of license
4-11	Period of suspension
4-12	Committee for Enlistment of proof engineers
	Schedule 4A Registration/licensing fees
	CHAPTER # 5
	PUBLIC SALE PROJECTS
5-1	No objection certificates for sale of units in buildings
5-2	No objection certificate for sale of plots in public sale projects
	CHAPTER # 6
	VIOLATIONS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
6-1	Removal of prevention of violation
6-2	Enforcement by MP & ECD
6-3	Appeals
6-4	Finality of orders or determinations
	CHAPTER # 7
	DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
	General
	Technical committee on Dangerous Buildings (TCDB)
	Buildings unfit for human habitation and notice of prohibition
	Alteration/Modification/Updates for Repairs of Dangerous Buildings of Category 2
	Demolition of Dangerous Buildings on expiration notice period
	Extension of period for repairable Buildings
	Evacuation of Dangerous Buildings
	CHAPTER 8
	TEMPORARY WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH BUILDING OPERATIONS (SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES)
	Site Hoardings
	Use of public streets
	Obstruction to be lit and marked
	Utility Services not to be Obstructed
	Removal of Obstruction after Completion of Works
	Stability of Adjacent Buildings
	Filling of Excavated Site
	Adequate Safety Measures
	Supervision of Demolition Work
	Safe Loading
	Scaffolds
	Road side Protection
	Working Platform
	Guard Rails
	Ladders
	Work on Sloping Roofs
	Precautions for Raising and Lowering Loads
	CHAPTER 9
	SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN AND ABOUT BUILDINGS
	Space for Electrical sub station
	Method of measuring minimum clear space
	Separate approach for every building
	Projections beyond property limits
	Allowable projections
	Residential buildings
	Commercial Buildings
	Staircases
	Lifts
	Minimum Requirements of Places of Assembly
	Godowns and Warehouses
	CHAPTER # 10
	LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
	Size of external openings
	Size of internal openings
	Internal Air Wells
	Permanent Opening in Kitchen
	Water Closet, bath room and ablution places
	Garages
	Staircases
	Mechanical Ventilation and central Air-conditioning waiver & minimum requirement
	CHAPTER # 11
	BUILDING STRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
	Loads and Design
	Seismic Design
	Sub Soil Investigation
	Wind Load
	Erection on Reclaimed site
	Protection of existing services
	Foundation near drains
	Specifications
	Testing of materials
	Supervision
	CHAPTER # 12
	WATER SUPPLY, DRAINAGE & SANITATION
	Water Service Pipe
	Minimum Storage capacity for Category IV Buildings
	Recycling plant and treatment of effluent/sewage
	Sanitation and Solid Waste
	Digester/Septic tank
	Soil Pipes, waste pipes and ventilating pipes
	Sanitary provisions
	Manholes and inspection chambers
	CHAPTER # 13
	FIRE RESISTANCE AND FIRE PRECAUTIONS
	General
	Stand Pipes System
	Automatic Sprinkler system
	Sprinkler system construction
	Manual fire extinguishing equipment
	Installation of interior fire alarm system
	Signal stations
	CHAPTER # 14
	FIRE RESISTIVE STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
	Fire Resistance
	Test of fire resistance
	External Walls
	Separating walls and fire walls
	Compartmentalization
	Construction of fire walls
	Openings in fire walls
	Direct Access for Ground Floor and Above
	Protected Shafts
	Fire Resistant Doors
	Miscellaneous Provisions
	Enclosures for Cinematographic Equipment
	Steel and Metal Structures
	Air Conditioning Ducts
	CHAPTER # 15
	PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS
	Definition
	Designation and Declaration of Special Interest Structures
	Approval of Building Plans for Heritage Buildings
	Approval for Demolition, Alteration or Extension
	CHAPTER # 16
	WIDENING OF ROADS
	Definitions
	Notification of Road Widening Scheme
	Roads under Road Widening Scheme
	CHAPTER # 17
	STANDARDS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT
	General Standard/Area Standards
	Amendments to General Standards or Area Standards
	Declaration of Interim Control Areas
	Schedule 17A Areas Designated as interim control area
	CHAPTER # 18
	SUB-DIVISION AND AMALGAMATION OF LAND AND CHANGE OF LAND USE
	Major Sub-Division and Minor Sub-Division
	Conditions for special development permits for Major Sub-Division
	Sub-Division and Amalgamation of plots
	Change of land use
	Commercialization of plots
	CHAPTER # 19
	GENERAL STANDARDS: LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
	General
	Urban Uses - Residentiary
	Urban Uses - Non-Residentiary
	Semi Urban Uses
	Non-urban Uses
	CHAPTER # 20
	GENERAL STANDARDS: BULK AND SPATIAL
	Plot Areas
	Plot Shapes
	Density Standards
	Land Allocation
	CHAPTER # 21
	GENERAL STANDARDS: HIGHWAYS, MAJOR ROADS, BOULEVARDS, STREETS AND LANES
	Pedestrian Lanes
	One way streets (Types A, B, C)
	Two way streets (Types D, E, F, G)
	Highways, Major Roads and Boulevard (Types H, I & others)
	Visibility at Cross Roads
	Street Lines and Building Lines
	CHAPTER # 23
	GENERAL STANDARD: COASTLINE RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
	Interim control area
	Sectors of Karachi Coastal Zone
	Environmental Planning Zones
	Utilization area (areas for planning)
	Building Regulations
	CHAPTER # 24
	PARKING REQUIREMENTS
	Scope
	Geenral condition
	Cars Lifts
	Application of Parking Requirements
	Parking Requirements for other uses
	Standards for parking spaces
	Exemption from provision of parking space
	Lighting standard for parking lot
	CHAPTEr # 25
	ZONING REGULATINS/AREA STANDARDS
	Introduction
	Residential
	Commercial
	Flat Sites Category
	Amenity Plots
	Industrial Areas (other than defined in clause 25-9)
	Cottage industries, work shops, godowns
	Dairy plots
	Old City areas
	Cinema house
	Petrol Stations
	CNG Stations
	Religious buildings
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APPENDIX
A	Detailed plans incorporating area standards
B	Rehabilitation schemes of Govt. of Pakistan under control of KDA on Agency Basis
C	Development Schemes of private developers, private cooperative housing societies and colonies approved by the Karachi Development Authority upto March, 1979.
D	Areas housing societies under the control of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation
E	Detailed plans incorporation area standards of schemes and housing societies under cantonments Ministry of Defence

THE KARACHI
BUILDING & TOWN PLANNING
REGULATIONS, 2002

[Karachi the April 04, 2002]

Notification No. SO(Land)HTP/KBCA-3-39/2000. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 21-A of the Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979, the authority is pleased to make the following regulations:-

CHAPTER 1 - JURISDICTION

1-1. Short title and commencement and extent.
1-1.1. These Regulations may be called the Karachi Building and Town Planning
Regulations 2002.

1-1.2. These Regulations shall come into force at once.

1-1.3 These Regulations shall apply to the whole City District of Karachi but
shall not apply to the cantonment area of the projects of the National Security declared by the Federal Government.

1-2. Application of Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulations.

Every person who intends to carry out building and development work shall
comply with the requirements of these Regulations.

1.3. Exemption from Building Regulations.
In order to meet emergency conditions and the regulations of persons in the sub-economic income group, the Government may declare special areas where these regulations may be relaxed for a specific period of time, after which these buildings shall become subject to special low cost housing codes.

1-4. Delegation of Powers and Duties.

1-4.1 The Government hereby delegates to the Authority, Master Plan and Environmental Control Department and to the concerned Authorities listed in Schedule 1A, the powers and duties assigned by these Regulations.

1-4.2. From time to time the Government may, by notification, modify or withdraw from
any Concerned Authority any such powers or duties, or add to or revise the list in Schedule 1A, or may recommend the revision of the boundaries of any of the jurisdiction of any Concerned Authority specified therein, after following the procedures specified in these Regulations.

1-5. These Regulations shall supercede the Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulatlons,1979.

Notwithstanding the replacement of the Karachi. Building & Town Planning Regulations-1979 by these Regulations as noted in Clause-(1) above hereinafter referred to as the said Regulations and Rules, any instruction issued, action taken, funds created or established, departmental inquires and proceedings initiated under the said Regulations and rules and in force immediately before commencement of these Regulations (Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations-2002) shall be deemed to have been passed, issued, established, initiated or made in these Regulations (Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations-2002), as if these regulations were in force at the time of which such orders were passed, instructions issued, and made and shall continue to have effect accordingly.

Schedule 1A-CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Subject to the provisions of Chapter 1 of the Regulations, the following public agencies are designated as concerned authorities for the respective areas and purposes here indicated:

S.NO	CONCERNED AUTHORITIES	JURISDICTION	POWERS
1	City District Government	All areas within its jurisdiction other than those under the jurisdiction of other public agencies listed here.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
2	Cantonment Boards of the Ministry of Defence	Areas of housing schemes, industrial estates or other land under their respective jurisdiction in Karachi Division which are leased to or developed by others.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
3	Karachi Port Trust	Areas of housing schemes, industrial estates or other land under its jurisdiction, which are leased to or developed by others.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
4	Pakistan Railways	Areas of housing schemes, industrial estates or other land under its jurisdiction, which are leased to or developed by others.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
5	Ministry of Works Government of Pakistan	Areas of housing schemes, industrial estates or other land under its jurisdiction, which are leased to or developed by others.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
6	Sind Industrial Trading Estates Karachi	Areas of housing schemes, industrial estates or other land under its jurisdiction, which are leased to or developed by others.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
7	Sindh Katchi Abadies Authority	All areas within its jurisdiction other than those under the jurisdiction of other public agencies listed here.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.
8	Board of Revenue	All areas within its jurisdiction other than those under the jurisdiction of other public agencies listed here.	All powers assigned to Concerned Authorities by these Regulations framed under the Ordinance as amended from time to time.

CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS

General

2-1. In the Regulations hereinafter contained, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings hereinafter respectively assigned to them, unless such meaning be repugnant to or inconsistent with the context or subject matter in which such words or expressions occur:

2-1.1. Words imparting the singular number shall include the plural:

2-1.2. Words imparting the plural shall include the singular; and

2-1.3. Words imparting the masculine gender shall include feminine gender as well.

2-2. "Addition" means the addition of any unit/structure to any building/structure constructed in accordance with these Regulations, and after obtaining the Occupancy Certificate of the building/structure being added to.

2-3. "Agriculture" means and includes pasture, horticulture, breeding of livestock including poultry, fish and bees, and the use of land for any purpose ancillary thereto.

2-4. "Allottee" means a person or a body who purchases a unit in a public sale project.

2-5. "Alteration" means any change brought about after the approval of Building
plan without affecting or violating any provision of these Regulations.

2-6. "Amalgamation" means the joining of two or more adjoining plots of the same land use into a single plot in accordance with these Regulations.

2-7. "Amenity Plot" means a plot allocated exclusively for the purpose of amenity uses as define in Chapter 19 of these Regulations, such as Government uses in 19-2.2.1, Health and Welfare uses in 19-2.2.2, Education uses in 19-2.2.3, Assembly Uses in 19-2.2.4, Religious uses in 19-2.2.5, Parks and Play grounds in 19-2.2.7 Burial grounds in 19-2.2.8, Transportation right-of-way in 19-2.2.9, Parking in 19-2.2.10 and Recreational Areas in 19-2.2.12.

2-8. "Ancillary Building" means a building subservient to the principal building on the same plot e.g. servant quarters, garages, guardroom etc

2-9. "Apartment" means an independent residential unit consisting of at least one habitable room, bathroom, toilet, and cooking facilities in an apartment building as defined in 2-10 below.

2-10. "Apartment Building" means a building having more than one storey and containing more than two apartments sharing common staircase or access space.

2-11. "Approved" means approved in writing by the Authority.

2-12. "Arcade" means a covered walkway or a verandah between the shops and the street/footpath on which the shops abut.

2-13. "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 Regulations.

2-14. "Area Standards" means those zoning regulations or other land development requirements or restrictions referred to in these Regulations which have heretofore been, or may hereafter be adopted for a specified area or areas by, or on behalf of, MP&ECD whether or not as part of a detailed plan.

2-15. "Assembly uses" Assembly uses as defined in Regulation 19.2.2.4.

2-16. "Attached Building" means a building, which is joined to another building on one or more sides by a common waft or walls.

2-17. "A.C.I." means American Concrete Institute.

2-18. "Balcony" means a projection from a wall of a building on an open space or a public street.

2-19. "Basement" means a storey of a building partially or wholly below ground level.

2-20. "Bath Room" means a room containing a water tap/wash basin and a shower or a bathtub or a bath tray, and may with or without a W.C.

2-21. "Building Line" means a line upto which any part of a building from its lowest level, including any and all foundations, or other structure, abutting on a public street or a road planned future public street, may extend, provided always that such line is within the property line of such building or cut line as provided in these Regulation of such plots.

2-22. "Building Designer" means a person who had been granted license to act as such under Karachi Building Control Licensing Regulations 1982.

2-23. "Building Supervisor" means a person who has been granted a license to act as such under these Regulations.

2-24. "Building Works" means erection or re-erection/modification including complete or partial demolition of a building including full or partial thereof or making additions and alterations to an existing building.

2-25. "B.S.S.' mean the latest applicable published edition of the relevant British Standard Specifications.

2-26. "B.S.C.P." means the latest applicable published edition of British Standard Code of Practice.

2-27 "Carpet Area" means the net floor area within a rent-able/saleable unit excluding the area of peripheral walls but including the area of internal walls and columns.

2-28. "Car Porch" means a shelter or a shed for a car, which is permanently open on at least two sides.

2-29. "Chimney" means a structure enclosing one or more flues, and includes any opening therein for the function of a heat producing appliance/fireplace.

2-30. "Chief Controller of Buildings (CCOB)" means the authorized officer of the Authority to effect implementation of these Regulations.

2-31. "City District Karachi" includes the areas within the jurisdiction of the City District Government.

2-32. "Clinical Building" means the buildings specified for health and welfare uses as defined in sub-clause 19-2.2.2.

2-33. "Commercial Building" means a building constructed for commercial use as defined in sub-clause 19-2.2.6.

2-34. "Commercial use" means commercial (trade uses such as shops shopping centres, markets and other uses as defined in sub-clause 19-2.2.6.

2-35. "Compartment" as defined in Regulation No.14-5.

2.36. "Completion Plan" means an as built plan submitted to the Authority for the
purposes of obtaining approval and occupancy certificate.

2-37. "Concerned Authority" means the public agency designated to perform the functions of the Concerned Authority for the purpose of these Regulations (Schedule IA) or any other Authority notified by the Government, from time to time.
2-38. "Controller of Buildings (COB)" means the authorized officer of the Authority to effect implementation of these Regulations in respective circles/areas.

2-39. "COS -Compulsory Open Space " means that part of a plot which is to be left completely open to sky, over which no structure or an integral part of the building shall be permitted except permissible projections, basement, steps, septic under ground tanks, soak 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 elsewhere in these Regulations.

2-40. "Corner Plot" means a plot situated at the intersection of two or more streets/roads.

2-41. "Cottage Industry" includes small and medium size repair shops, handicrafts, and small-scale inoffensive non-hazardous and non-obnoxious production and manufacturing units in areas, specified for such uses.

2-42. "Covered Area" same as Floor Area Regulation 2-58.

2-43. "Dangerous Building" means a building or structure which is declared as structurally unsafe and/or which is hazardous as specified in Chapter-7 .

2-44. "Depth" in respect to a building means the measured distance perpendicular from the outermost part of such building at its rear excluding projections as permitted in these Regulations.

2-45. "Detached Building" means a building not joined to another building on any side by a common wall.

2-46. "Development Permit" means any general or special permit issued, including a permit customarily denominated as a "No Objection Certificate", "planning permit", "town planning permit" or other document having the effect of permitting development as defined in these Regulations.

2-47. "Development Plan" means the plan meant for the development of Karachi currently adopted by the Master Plan & Governmental Control Department and concerned agencies notified by the Statutory Authority or as revised from time to time.

2-48. "Development Works" means use or land as per approved plan, design and specifications.

2-49. "Engineer" means a person currently registered as such under PEC Act-1975.

2-50. "External Wall" means any outer wall of a building abutting on an external or internal open space on adjoining property lines.
2-51. "Factory" means a building or part thereof used for manufacture, production or preparation of any article.

2-52. "Fire Escape" means an exit from a building, for use in the event of fire.

2-53. "Flat" means as defined in "Apartment" clause No.2-9.

2-54. "Flat sites" means plots designated as such for multi-family residential uses.

2-55. "Floor Area" means horizontal area of floor in a building covered with roof, whether or not enclosed by walls but excluding ancillary covered spaces and projection allowed under these Regulations.

2.56. "Floor Area Ratio" means the total floor area of a building divided by the area of the plot.

2-57. "Footpath" means the portion of a plot of land covered, at any level, by a building or part thereof other than basement.

2-58. "Government means the Government of Sindh.

2-59. "Ground Floor" means the floor of any structure built just above the plinth level.

2-60. "Habitable Room" means a room to be used primarily for human habitation.

2-61. "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.

2-62. "Height of a Building" means the vertical measurement from the highest part of the crown of the road along the length of the plot boundary of such a building, on the side determined to be the front of such plot, to the highest part of the building.

2-63. "Height of a Room" means the vertical distance measured between the finished floor level and under side of the ceiling.

2-64. "Hoarding" means a fence of temporary character erected around a building site on which erection, demolition or repair work is in hand.

2-65. "House/Bungalow means an independent residential building for the use of people, a family/families having at least one habitable room with a kitchen, a bath, and a toilet.

2-66. "Housing/Dwelling Unit" means a part or whole of a residential building capable of being used independently for human habitation.
2-67. "Industrial Building" means a building constructed on a plot allotted exclusively for the purpose of industry, under these Regulations.

2-68. "Inspection Chamber" means any chamber constructed so as to provide access thereto for inspection and cleaning.

2-69. "Land" includes the earth, water and air, above, below or on the surface, and anything attached to the earth, and has the meaning assigned to it under Clause (a) of Section 3 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1984.

2-70. "Land Development" has the meaning assigned under clause 3-3.1.

2-71 "Land Use Plan" means a land use plan, referred to in Appendix A. heretofore or hereafter approved by, or on behalf of MP&ECD for a specified existing or new community or a major area thereof, which may include area standards or other provisions relating to.

2-71.1. The precise location and characteristics of road, other rights of way, and utilities.

2-71.2. the dimensions and grading of plots and the dimensions and siting of structures;
2-71.3. the precise location and Characteristics of permissible types of such development; and
2-71.4. any other planning matters which contribute to the development, renewal, maintenance and use of the area as a the whole.

2-72. "License" means a permission, granted under these Regulations by the Authority to perform such functions as are allowed under these Regulations.

2-73. "Licensee" means an individual's or firm who has been duly licensed by the Authority.

2-74. "Licensed Non Professionals" means person/s or firm granted license under these Regulations, who are not registered with any of the statuary bodies.

2-75. "Light Industry" means an industry defined as such by the Industries Department or as defined in these Regulations.

2-76. "Loft" means a horizontal slab used only for storage purposes, which shall be allowed in kitchens, baths and store rooms/shops with access from inside only upto 5'-0" clear height between the loft floor and roof height and shall not exceed 30% of the floor area of the room.

2-77. "Master Plan" means a Development Plan for an area providing short terms and long terms policy guideline for a systematic and controlled growth in future.
2-78. "Master Plan & Environmental Control Department (MP&ECD) is the Department established to implement Town Planning and Environmental Control Regulations or City District Karachi in accordance with these Regulations.

2-79. "Medical Waste" means such waste or items which can, or is likely to, cause infection, and without prejudice to the generality above, includes needles, operating theatre material, surgical gloves, bandages, blood, bones and flesh etc.

280. "NOC" means No Objection Certificate as defined in these Regulations.

2.81. "Notification" means a notification published in the Sindh Government Gazette.

2.82. "Obnoxious Industries" include, amongst others brick kilns, coke ovens, salt glazing, sulphur working, making of cellulose lacquer, pitch bitumen, charcoal burning, gut scraping, tannery, glue making, fish meal, soap boiling, tallow making, skin dyeing and those which may be specified as Obnoxious Industries by the Industries Department from time to time.

2-83. "Ordinance" means the Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979.

2-84. "Open Staircase" means a staircase at least two sides of which are open, except for a guardrail or wall of a maximum nominal height of 4ft.(1.2m), and which has no roof.

2.85. "Oversee Committee" means a Committee notified under Ordinance, as amended from time to time to oversee the functioning of the Authority.

2-86. "Owner" means a person or persons holding title to a piece of plot or land/construction thereupon.

2-87. "PEC" means Pakistan Engineering Council established under PEC Act, 1976.

2-88. "Pedestrian Lane" means thoroughfares intended exclusively for pedestrian traffic at least 10ft. (3m wide).

289. "Party Wall" means a wall separating adjoining properties.

2-90. "Pergola" means a horizontal structure of grid or trellis, the voids of which must be at least 75 percent of the total area in the plan of the pergola and are open to sky.

2-91. "Person" includes any individual, company or association of bodies or individuals, whether incorporated or not, or any public agency.

2-92. "Place of Public Worship" means a building designed for the purpose of performance of religious functions.

2-93. "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
4'-6", except on plots where the natural contours are more than 4-6" over at least 40% of the plot area as measured from the point at the centre of the property line of the road adjacent to it

2-94. "Prescribed" means prescribed by these Regulations.

2.95. "Professional" means an individual or firm registered as such under the PCATP Ordinance-1983 and PEC Act.

2-96. "Proposed Plans" means plans submitted for approval in respect of proposed building works and/or land, development work and/or land development work.

2-97. "Prescribed Form" means form prescribed for various purposes by the Authority.

2-98. "Preservation" means protection of any building or area from any plot or development which may destroy or change its character.

2-99. "Professional Engineer" means a person recognized as such under PEC Act and Rules & Regulations framed there under.

2-100. "Property line" for the purposes of these Regulations means that for part of plot boundary which separates private property from the public property or a private property from another private property.

2-101. "Proof Engineer" means registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as Consulting Engineer (Structural Design) and with minimum 10 years experience of structural design of building works and whose name is listed on the panel of Proof Engineers maintained by the Authority.

2-102. "Public Agency" includes a person or body of persons, autonomous body appointed by or under the authority of Government or the Federal Government and includes Town Councils and Union Councils, as defined in the Sindh Local Government Ordinance, 2001.

2-103. "Public Use Building" means a building designed for public use and includes a dispensary, post office, police station, Tonga stand and transport stand, town hall, public library, cultural centre, cinema and such other buildings which are meant for public use facilities.

2-104. "Public Open Space" means open spaces including parks, playgrounds. waterways, streets, road and lanes and such other places as defined in these Regulations.

2.105. "Public Sale Project" means a project designed with the intention of transferring to the public on ownership basis by way of public sale and for which Sale NOC is obtained from the Authority.

2-106. "Renewal" means renewal of any permission given by the Authority in accordance with the Regulations.

2.107. "Residential Building" means building constructed for residential purposes, e.g. bungalow, town house, flats and such other buildings.

2-108. "Regulations" means Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations 2002 framed under Ordinance, as amended from time to time.

2.109. "Repairs" means repair work to services, painting, whitewashing, plastering, pointing and paving and such other works without change in the approved/completion plan.

2.110. "Revised/Amended Plan" means previously approved drawings/plans re-submitted for approval in accordance with the provision of these regulations.

2-111. "Road" means a public access-way, including any land reservation for such public access-way whether public or private.

2-112. "Scrutiny Fee" means a fee to be determined and levied as per the provision of the Ordinance, as amended from time to time.

2-113. "Society" means an organization registered as such under the relevant laws.

2-114. "Shop" 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.

2-115. "Sub-Division" means the division of land held under the same ownership in to two or more plots.

2-116. "Sub-division plan" means a layout plan for a proposed sub-division duly approved by or on behalf of the concerned Authority/MP&ECD as provided in these Regulations.

2-117. "Sun-Shade" means an outside projection from a building to provide protection from weather, which cannot be converted to habitable space.

2-118. "Supervision" means to oversee and supervise the implementation of approved Architectural/Town Planning/Engineering design and specifications during the execution of buildings/development works at site.

2-119. "Temporary Structure" means a structure built/constructed purely on temporary basis, wholly within the plot with the approval of the Authority for a specific period of time and which shall be demolished on completion of the project.

2-120. "Toilet" means a space for personal ablution which includes at least one urinal and/or W.C. (water closet).

2-121. "Total Floor Area" means the sum of floor areas of all the floors of all the buildings on a plot, less exemption as permitted in these Regulations.

2-122. "Transport Department" means the Transport Department of the City District Karachi.

2-123. "Ware house" means a building in which goods are stored.

2-124. "Waste" includes industrial, hospital and municipal waste and sewage.

CHAPTER 3 PERMITS AND PROCEDURES

3-1. GENERAL

3-1.1. Public Notice

3-1.1.1. Public notice, whenever required under these Regulations, shall be given
in the following manner:

1. They shall be given in the manner as A3 size in leading newspapers
minimum one each (Urdu & English) as a display advertisement and not a classified advertisement.

2. By affixing copies thereof display on the site minimum size 3x4 ft.
(1x1.2m) on board and at prominent AUTHORITY Public Notice Board.

3-1.1.2. The notice shall state the place at which, and the officers with whom
replies/objections may be filed within a specified time.

3-1 1.3. The officer so designated shall consider the suggestions or objections filed or testimony given and submit a report to the relevant department of City District Government MP&ECD or the Concerned Authority/Authority as the case may be as defined under these Regulations
3-1.1.4. A copy of the notice shall be submitted to the Concerned Authority which may have referred the matter or under whose jurisdiction the land falls.

3-1.1.5. Public notice relating to change of land use shall be issued under the Authority of MP&ECD which conform to the format at schedule 3C.

3-1.2. Revocation of Development Permits.
Where a development permit has been granted, if the authority which granted it, finds that any of the provisions of the Regulations or any conditions of the development permit have been violated, the Authority may issue an order revoking the permit:

3-1.2.1. If the person has misrepresented facts or has suppressed the facts;

3-1.2.2. If the person responsible for the violation has not taken the corrective action directed by such Authority within the time specified provided that the Authority has given such person an opportunity to be heard on the matter.

3-1.3. Classifications of Development Works
For purposes of these Regulations, all buildings and land development shall be classified as per Table-3.1.

3-1.4. Engagement of Professional

3.1.4.1. Every person who intends to carry out building/land development works or to demolish a building or to carry out addition/alteration or repairs in a building, shall engage respective Professional as per tables below, to prepare Architectural/Town Planning Engineering Design and Drawings including specifications and to supervise their respective works at site.

3-1.4.2. The requirement for engagement of Professionals and their authorization as per Clause 3-1.4.1 shall be as given in Tables 3.2 and 3.3.

Table 3.1 Categories of Development Works

CATEGORY I	- Bungalow on plot up to 120 Sq Yds (100.33 Sq M). - Any other building on plot up to 120 Sq Yards (100.33 M) with height up to 33 ft (10M).
CATEGORY II	- All bungalows. - Any other building with total floor area up to 20,000 Sq ft (1858.74 Sq M) and/or height up to 50ft (15.2 M) other than Category I & IV.
CATEGORY III	- All buildings with total floor area greater than 20,000 sq ft (1858.74 Sq M) and/or height greater than 50 ft (15.2 M) other than Category IV.
CATEGORY IV	- Public use buildings with total floor area more than 3600 sq ft (336 Sq M) buildings for essential facilities, public sale buildings.
CATEGORY V	- Land development works for land with area 2.5 acres (1 hectare) and greater.

Table 3.2 Procedure for Approval

S.No	Category	Plan signed by Professional	Approval Granted
1	I	Building Designer or Architect or Professional Engineer (Civil) or Structural Engineer	(One Stage) Final Approval
2	II	Architect and/or Structural Engineer*	(One Stage) Final Approval
3	III	Architect and Structural Engineer**	(Two stages) Architecture Approval Submission of Structural designs/drawing for record and vetting.**
4	IV	Architect and Structural Engineer Plumbing and electrical drawings in public sale buildings by relevant professional.	(Two Stages) Architectural Approval Structural design and drawing duly vetted by proof Engineer Plumbing and electrical drawings duly signed by relevant professional.
5	V	Town Planner	(One Stage) Final Approval

* Architect and Structural Engineer are both required for residential bungalows on more than 400 Sq Yards (336 Sq M) plots.

** Structural vetting by a Proof Engineer is required for any building having a height of more than ground plus four floors or 50 ft (15.2 M) and/or total floor area more than 100,000 sq ft (9293.6 Sq M) and for structures of special nature and unusual designs including shields and folder plate systems, water towers and stack like structures, apart from category C and D buildings.

Table 3.3 Maximum Authorization of Professionals

S.No	Professional	Category I	Category II	Category III	Category IV	Category V
1	Building Supervisor	Supervision with 2 years experience	Supervision with 5 years experience	Supervision with 10 years experience
2	Building Designer	Design & Supervision	Supervision
3	Architect	Architectural Design and Supervision	Architectural Design and Supervision	Architectural Design and Supervision	Architectural Design and Supervision	----------
4	Professional Engineer (Civil)	Design and Supervision	Supervision	Supervision with 5 years experience	Supervision with 5 years experience	Supervision
5	Structural Engineer	Structure Design and Supervision	Structure Design and Supervision	Structure Design and Supervision	Structure design and supervision	Structure Design and supervision
6	Proof Engineer			Structural Vetting	Structural Vetting	-----------
7	Town Planner	-----------------	-------------------	------------------	-------------------	Design and Supervision

3-1.4.3. the responsibility of every Professional signing the plan and documents as above shall be limited to his respective discipline.

3-1.4.4. The professional so engage shall submit to the Authority in writing on prescribed form (ZP-2 in case of building works) of his having undertaken to supervise such work.

3.1.5. Change of Professional

3.1.5.1 Where a professional ceases to be in charge of such building works before the
same is completed, further execution of such work shall forthwith be suspended by the owner until a fresh appointment is made by the owner.

3.1.5.2 the previous professional shall immediately inform the Authority of his
discontinuance from the works (on prescribed form ZP-6 in case of building works).

3.1.5.3 The new professional/s so engaged shall inform the Authority within 15 days of resuming work. He shall assume full responsibility as if he were the author, for the correction and competence of all designs prepared by the Professional previously engaged.

3.1.6 Submission on prescribed form

Every person who intends to carry out building/land development work under these Regulations shall submit application on relevant prescribed form.

3-2. PERMITS AND PROCEDURES - BUILDING WORKS

3-2.1. Definition of Building Works
For the purposes of these Regulations, the following activities shall be deemed to involve Building Works, unless expressly excluded by these Regulations:
3-2.1.1. erection of a structure;
3-2.1.2. demolition of a structure;
3-2.1.3 addition or alteration to any structure;
3-2.1.4. demolition, addition or alteration to any preserved structure declared as a structure of historical or architectural significance:
3-2.1.5. a reconstruction, alteration of the size or material change in the external appearance of a structure.

3.2.2. Submission of Plans for Approval

The Owner shall submit to the Authority:
3-2.2.1. Two sets of all documents relating to the plot together with a letter from the Concerned Authority confirming the title/land use physically fresh demarcated/dimensions of the plot along with the existence of any road widening/cut line reservation.

3-2.2.2. In case of form (ZP-1) for proposed plan, initially three sets and finally six sets of drawings for category I & II of buildings at the time of submission, duly signed by the owner and duly signed and stamped by the relevant Professional. The drawings should show Plans, Sections and Elevations together with other necessary details pertaining to RCC elements; work and covered area etc. of every floor, including basement, of the building intended to be erected, along with a block plan of the site, drawn to a scale of not less then 1:500 (1=40') showing the position of proposed building and existing building if any; the width and levels if necessary, of the streets on which the pot abuts: and the survey number or the numbers of the adjoining plot or plots, if any, together with the cardinal points; which shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1:100 (1"=8'). If the building is so extensive as to make a smaller scale necessary, it may be drawn to a smaller scale but not less than 1:200 (1"=16'). Such plans and sections shall show the purpose for which the building or parts thereof are intended to be used; the access to and from the several parts of the building, the position, dimensions, means of ventilation, the proposed height of the plinth and superstructure at the level of each floor, together with the dimensions and descriptions of all the walls, floors, roofs, staircases and elevator, etc. if any.

3-2.2.3. In case of Category III and Category IV buildings:

a) Initially three sets and finally Six sets of architectural working drawing/plans, at the time of initial submission, by the owner and duly signed and stamped by the relevant Professional. The drawings should show Plans, Sections and Elevations of every floor, including basement, of the building intended to be erected, which shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1:100 (1"=8'). If the building is so extensive as to make a smaller scale necessary, it may be drawn to a smaller scale but not less than 1:200 (1"=16). Such plans and sections shall show the purpose for which the building or parts thereof are intended to be used; the access to and from the several parts of the building; the position, dimensions, means of ventilation, the proposed or the plinth and superstructure at the level of each floor, together with the dimensions and descriptions of all the walls, floors, roofs, staircases and elevator, etc. if any. After architectural approval six sets of structural working drawings and two sets of structural calculations shall be submitted for record duly signed by the owner and stamped by Architect and Structural Engineer respectively. Two (2) sets of design and working drawings for
plumbing and electric work shall be submitted for record purposes and signed and stamped by the concerned Professionals.

b) Structural vetting by a Proof Engineer is required for any building as per table 3.2** The owner/architect will get it vetted by a registered Proof Engineer (enlisted with the Authority). The architect will submit two copies of the calculations and five sets of structural drawings along with the approved concept plan, two copies of vetting Performa (STP & STP.2), one copy of soil report duly signed by the owner, structural design engineer and architect. The proof engineer will return the same to the architect after doing the proper vetting after minimum of 10 days for onward transmittal to the structure section of the authority duly signed and with recommendations of the approval structured clearance. The structure section based on the proof engineer. recommendations will issue a N.O.C. of structural clearance and forward three sets of vetted structural drawings and copies of relevant documents to the concerned zone within seven days of receipt for further processing of the case. The proof engineer will be equally responsible in case there is any error in design, drawing and/or calculations, which may result in a problem in the said building.

c) The soil investigation is to be carried out by a Licensed Geo-technical firm.

d) Two sets of complete soil investigation report including the following signed and stamped by a licensed soil engineer
(i) A minimum of two bore logs up to 30ft.(9m) minimum or as per requirements of the Structural Engineer.
(ii) Bore hole location plan.
(iii) Recommendation for bearing capacity, and type of foundation.
(iv) All necessary laboratory tests and reports.
(v) Recommendations of the Soil Consultant for the type of cement to be used below ground level.
(vi) De-watering scheme for subsoil water if required.

3-2.3. Corrections on Plan.

No corrections or overwriting shall be permitted on plans submitted for approval.
3-2.4. Alteration of Design.
In private residential buildings deviation from the approved building plan shall be allowed (provided it does not violate these regulations) during the construction stage at the responsibility of the concerned licensed/registered professionals. Such deviations shall be regularized on completion of the construction on payment of the requisite composition fee.

Deviations in internal layouts of non-sale public use buildings shall be allowed (provided they do not violate these regulations) during construction stage at the responsibility of the licensed/registered professionals for non-sale public use buildings. Such deviations shall be regularized on completion of construction, on payment of the requisite composition fee. No structural deviations or deviations in the external envelope of the building shall be permitted. The owner shall be required to submit a revised plan for approval before proceeding with the construction of such structural or external envelope changes.

3-2.5. Revised/Amendment of Plan

In public sale building deviation in internal layouts shall not be allowed during the construction stage. No structural deviations or deviations in the external envelope of the building shall be permitted. The owner shall be required to submit a revised plan for approval before proceeding with the construction of such structural or external envelope changes.

3-2.6. Period of Approval

3-2.6.1 After the receipt of an application for permission to carry out building works, the Authority shall:

a) Pass orders granting permission to carry out such building works within 60 calendar days.

b) In the case of refusal/objections, issue the consolidated objections/observations, specifying the provisions of the Regulations to the Professionals within 30 days.

3-2.6.2 If no order is passed on an application within 60 calendar days of its receipt, it shall be deemed to have been sanctioned to the extent to which it does not contravene the provisions of these Regulations or the Master Plan or sanctioned Site Development Scheme, if any, and after giving notice to the Authority, the person may proceed to carry out the said building works at any time within one (1) year starting from the date of submission provided the title of land is clear from all disputes and objections. Except in the case of building which fall in category III and IV of table 3.1.

Plan, or an applicable development plan or detailed plan, or as defined by MP&ECD in the absence of such definition;

3-3.8.3. The provisions of any approved development programme or scheme of a public agency which might be adversely affected by the proposed land development.

3-3.8 4. The need, if any to protect existing resources, installations or investments of the Federal Government, Government or any public agency.

3-3.8.5. Relevant conditions or needs in the neighborhood and community relating to sanitation, road and street networks, traffic and transportation facilities, the existence or absence of municipal services, public amenities, industrial and commercial activities and facilities, air and water quality, other attributes of the physical environment, and significant social and economic characteristics of the inhabitants.

3-3.9. Notice for a Special Development Permit
3-3.9.1. In the case of an application for a Special Development Permit the MP&ECD shall give a public notice in the manner as described in 3-1.1. of these regulations.

3-3.9.2. The applicant or his representative may request, and if so shall be granted, an opportunity to be heard on the matter within such reasonable time, not exceeding 30 days, as shall be fixed by MP&ECD or the Concerned Authority, as the case may be.

3-3.9.3. The determinations made by MP&ECD or Concerned Authority on the applications for development permits shall be known as 'orders'.

3-3.9.4. If MP&ECD or the Concerned Authority, as the case may be denies the application or grants permission subject to conditions it shall state the reasons for the denial or conditions.

3-3.9.5. An applicant for a development permit shall pay scrutiny/attestation fee to the Concerned Authority and if the matter is referred to MP&ECD, pay to it the prescribed fee for the type of land development there indicated.

3-3.10. Approval of Minor Sub-Division

3-3.10.1. In the case of minor sub-division the Concerned Authority may grant development permit to the owner as per the rules set forth in these Regulations.

3-3.10.2. Applications for development permits for minor sub-divisions shall be made to the Concerned Authority on Prescribed Form.

3-3.11. Approval Procedure for Special Development Permit.

3-3.11.1 For special development permit for major sub-division the owner shall apply to the Concerned Authority having jurisdiction and the concerned Authority shall refer the case to MP&ECD for approval. He shall give a public notice in the manner as described in 3-1.1 of these regulations. Upon approval by MP&ECD, the Concerned Authority shall issue special development permit to the owner.

3-3.11.2. The application shall be accompanied by documentary evidence demonstrating;

a) the payment by the applicant of the scrutiny fees prescribed,

b) the applicant's ownership of sufficient title in the site to undertake the proposed sub-division and development;

c) the approval of Civil Aviation, Defence Authorities, or any other Concerned Authority, if required ; and

3. compliance with any provisions for rules or regulations under the
Cooperative Societies Act, 1925 if the applicant is a co-operative housing society.

3-3.11.3. The application for approval of special development permit involving major sub-division shall include:-

a) a physical survey, submitted through a town planner, of the site and of any larger tract of the land of which the site is a part, showing the boundary lines of such site and tract, official survey numbers, and existing structures, water courses, wooded areas, streets, roads and other significant physical features within the site and on adjacent land within 600 ft.(182.75m) of the boundary of the site.

b) a topographical survey, with contours at intervals as deemed necessary by the MP&ECD, including both the site and adjacent land within 300 ft.(91.44m) of the boundaries of the site:

c) a proposed layout plan at a scale of not less than 1:4000, together with block plans at no less than 1:1000, or at such different scales as may be permitted by MP&ECD for large develop such layout plan shall show the locations and dimensions of proposed plots and structures, the locations, widths and grades of streets or other public ways, arrangements for street lighting; and the locations and dimensions of proposed parks, other open spaces, and areas to be set aside for non-residential use, including community facilities with percentages of each;

d) existing sewer, water supply, drainage and other utility lines or facilities:

e) the approximate locations and sizes of proposed water lines, hydrants, sewer lines, storm drainage or other utility lines or facilities, and information regarding their connections with existing or new systems:

f) the proposed construction schedule;

g) any other information if required

3-3.11.4. The layout plan required by regulation 3-3.11.3 (c) and revisions of such layout plan shall be prepared and endorsed by a town planner.

3-3.12 Site Inspections and Consultation

3.3.12.1. The applicant submitting a sub-division plan shall arrange for at least one site inspection by a representative of the concerned Authority or MP&ECD or both, as the case may be;

3-3.12.2. In connection with the submission of application the applicant shall consult with, or obtain information from, appropriate public agencies or companies concerned with the provisions of water supply, sewerage, electricity, telephone service, fire protection and other public services appropriate to the particular development; but the concerned Authority or MP&ECD may in its discretion, assist the applicant to obtain any necessary or desired clearances or commitments regarding such services.

3.3.12.3. Three copies of plan duly signed by Owner and Architect/Town Planner shall be submitted along with the proposal to the concerned Authority for the sub-division of plot.

Schedule 3A - SCRUTINY FEE

1. The Authority shall charge for the scrutiny of building plans and other matters during the disposal of the plan or in phase of its construction a fee to be known as Scrutiny fee.

2. For the purpose of scrutiny fees, total floor area shall include all exempted areas excepting voids.

3. Scrutiny Fee to be charged shall be as prescribed and revised from time to time by the Oversee Committee. The rate shall be made part of these Regulations in the form of an Appendix.

4. The Authority shall charge no Scrutiny Fee in respect of plans for building to be used exclusively for places of religious worship, public sector buildings, educational/vocational building for handicapped persons and building for registered charities.

5. The cost of various shall be determined by the Authority from time to time as per provisions of Ordinance.

SCHEDULE 3B - BUILT UP AREAS IN WHICH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS MAY BE GRANTED IN THE ABSENCE OF A DETAILED PLAN.

S.No	Name of Organziation	Name of Area	RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS
	Karachi Metropolitan Corporation	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of KMC except those mentioned in Appendices A to E.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Cantonments, Ministry of Defence	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of Cantonments except those mentioned in Appendices A to E.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Sind Industrial Trading Estates	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of SITE.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Karachi Port Trust	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of KPT.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Pakistan Western Railways	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of Pakistan Western Railways except those mentioned in Appendices A to E.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Sind Public Works Department	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of Sind Public Works Department except those mentioned in Appendices A to E.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Federal Public Works Department	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of Federal Public Works Department except those mentioned in Appendices A to E.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.
	Board of Revenue	All built up areas under the jurisdiction of Federal Public Works Department except those mentioned in Appendices A to E.	1. Allotment conditions. 2. Lease Agreement.

SCHEDULE 3C - NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF LAND USE

Notice relating to Change of Land Use shall conform to the format provided below.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Change of Land Use of Plot No. _____________ Scheme _______Mr. ____________ owner of Plot No. ___________ has applied to this Office for Change of Land Use of above Plot from ____________ to _______ The City District Government Master Plan and Environmental Control Department is examining the proposed conversion and its implications on the amenities and infrastructure. This conversion will result in the following changes to the currently applicable Lease Conditions and Zoning Regulations.

Conditions	Current	Converted
Total Floor Area
No. of Floors/Height of Building
Compulsory Open Spaces
Parking Requirements
Usage of Building

 

Anyone having any objections/comments/observations should file the same within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice to the undersigned.
A Public Hearing will then