6.7 Permissible projections in marginal open spaces / distances

The following projections shall be permissible in marginal open spaces :-

(a) Projections into Marginal Open Spaces :- Every open space provided either interior or exterior shall be kept free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky and no cornice, chajja, roof or weather shade more than 0.75 m. wide shall overhang or project over the said marginal open spaces so as to reduce the width to less than the minimum required. However, sloping / horizontal chajja provided over balcony / gallery etc. may be permitted up to balcony projections at horizontal level.

(b) Balconies - as specified in Regulation No.9.14

(c) Ledge for Air conditioning unit as specified in Regulation No.9.5.

(d) A canopy or porch not exceeding 5m.in length and 2.5 m. in width in the form of cantilever and unenclosed over the main and subsidiary entrances providing a minimum clear height of 2.4 m. below the beam bottom of canopy. The canopy shall not have access from upper floors (above floors), for using as sitting out place. There shall be a minimum clearance of 1.5 m. between the plot boundaries and canopy.

Provided that more than one canopy may be permitted in the case of special buildings as per requirement.

(e) A projection of maximum 30 cm. on roof top terrace level may be allowed through out the periphery of the building. In case of pitched roof projection of maximum 45 cm. at rooftop level throughout periphery of the building shall be allowed.

(f) Accessory buildings :- The following accessory buildings may be permitted in the marginal open spaces :-

i) In an existing building where toilet is not provided, a single storeyed toilet subject to a maximum area of 4.0 sq.m. in the rear or side open space and at a distance of 7.5 m. from the road line or the front boundary and 1.5 m. from other boundaries may be permissible. The Authority may reduce 1.5 m. margin in exceptional cases to avoid hardship.

ii) Parking lock-up garage not exceeding 2.4 m. in height shall be permissible in the rear corner of an independent bungalow plot. Parking lock up garage when attached to main building shall be 7.5 m. away from the road line and shall be of such construction capable of giving fire resistance of 2 hours. The area of sanitary block and parking lock up garage shall be taken into account for the calculation of FSI.

iii) Underground Suction tanks, soak pits, wet and dry garbage separately with collection chambers, space required for fire hydrants, electrical and water-fittings, underground water tanks, dustbins etc.

iv) One watchman's cabin / booth not more than 6 sq.m. in built up area having minimum width or diameter of 1.80 m. Cabin / booth may be allowed at every entrance and / or exit.

Note :- When a building abuts three or more roads, the above mentioned uses, except (iv), shall be permissible in front setback facing a smaller road of less importance from traffic point of view.

(g) Ramp for basement in side and rear marginal distances subject to provisions under Regulation No.9.12.

(h) Fire escape staircase of single flight not less than 1.2 m. width excluding the marginal distance required for special building.

(i) Staircase mid-landing of 1.2 m. width with clear minimum head room of 2.1 m. below the mid-landing. However, clear distance from edge of landing to the plot boundary shall not be less than 1.8 m. in case of non-special building and 6.0 m. in case of special building.

(j) Architectural projections - Architectural projections as specified in Regulations No.9.30.

(k) Construction of ottas, railings, barricades or supporting columns for canopy or porch shall not be permitted within the minimum required front marginal distances. However, steps or steps along with otta may be permitted to project upto 1.2 m. from the building line.

(l) Cupboard as specified in regulation No.9.6.