Mixed Use-Commercial Center
Mixed Use-Commercial Center
Mixed Use-Commercial Center
DEFINITION OF TERMS
• Common area is the total area within the commercial center that is not designed
for rental to tenants and which is available for common use by all tenants.
Example: parking, sidewalks, public toilets, etc.
• Gross saleable Area is the total area designed for tenants’ occupancy and
exclusive use; It is all that area on which tenants pay rent; It is the area
producing income.
• Parking Space is an area of definite length and width, said area shall be
exclusive of drives, aisles or entrances giving access thereto, and shall be fully
accessible for the storage or parking of permitted vehicles.
A. Performance Standards
3. Design Standards
3.1 Site Criteria
3.1.1 Location. Primarily the purpose of commercial center is to offer goods and
services to the population. Hence, the location of a commercial center,
ideally should be within at least one major traffic area. Situated near or
along a major highway means easy access both consumers and
distributors of goods. It is also imperative that commercial centers be
located near well populated residential area or a potential area for
development. Nay proposed commercial center should also be supportive
of existing commercial area/s.
Planning for expansion should be considered if the commercial is located in a
steadily growing area. The carrying capacity of surrounding public roads
must be sufficient to absorb additional traffic loads. The site must be large
enough for additional building, parking and traffic areas.
3.2.1 Layout. Layout of the center should effect an efficient circulation within and
among the various components of the center; Integration to over-all
development in the locality and provision for environmental quality and/or
character.
3.2.2 Land Allocation. Land shall be judiciously allocated for the required use and
amenities for efficient functioning of the commercial center.
3.2.3 Allowable Uses. The following uses shall be allowed within the commercial
center:
• Department store
• Drugstore
• Supermarket/grocery
• Restaurant/eatery
• Hotel/lodging house
• Sports facilities
• Theater, museum, art gallery
• Wholesale or retail stores (specialized such as jewelry shop,
florist, wine and liquor, books and magazines, etc.)
• Amusement center/ Entertainment facilities
• Banking and financing institutions
• Postal and Other Communication Services
• Business offices/Condominium (residential;-commercial)
• Personal services
• Appliance center
• Automotive center
• Furniture and fixture stores
• Filling stations
• Parking/garage
• Bus terminal
• Park/playground
• Memorial chapels
• Market/food terminal
• Protective services
• Public toilet
• Administrative offices
• Libraries
• Utilities (water tanks, power sub-stations, etc)
• Vocational and special schools
• Hardware
• Plant nursery
• Accessory uses to any of the above allowable uses
• Other that may be allowed by the commission
Provision for parking space for buses and service trucks shall also
be taken into consideration.
• Specific rules
a. Whenever possible, water supply for commercial center shall be
connected to an approved public or community water supply
system provided such connection would not be prejudicial to the
needs of the locality.
b. When connection to public or community water supply system is
not possible nor practical, a centralized water supply system shall
be provided with the following conditions:
• The water source shall be, as shown by initial tests
conducted, sufficient to meet the commercial water
requirements including other services requirements. The
water, as shown by initial tests conducted, shall be safe
and potable and that no hazard exists in the immediate
vicinity that might reduce or pollute the supply/ source as
certified by appropriate authority.
• An approval from the National Water Resources Council
shall be required to operate a well.
c. Water Supply line maybe located under sidewalk easement, or
under street. Minimum design requirements will locate it at least
3.5 meters from nearest sewer or gas main and above highest
sewer or gas main.
• Water Requirements
a. Average daily demand. Commercial center shall provide water
equal to the average use computed to 227 liters per capita
(employee) per day.
b. Fire protection demand. A fire reserve required by local/district fire
department of INP shall be maintained.
3.4.2 Sewerage Disposal System
• Specific Rules
a. Where available, connection shall be made to an existing
approved public sewerage system.
b. Where a public sewerage system is not available, a sewer system
which meets the standards prescribed by the Commission shall be
provided.
B. Design Requirements
a. Commercial Center
Existing commercial areas applied for development into commercial centers shall be
allowed to reduce the minimum size requirement provided that the reduction is due to
the presence of selected structures/establishments enumerated in this section. Provided
further that said structures/establishments are within the limits of the proposed
commercial center. Allowable reduction shall correspond only to lot area occupied by the
existing structures/establishments. All other provisions of this standards and guidelines
should be complied with.
b. Shopping center
Minimum area for a shopping center shall be 3,150 sq.m. Area od a unit/shop shall be
100 sq.m. or 10 m x 10 m.
2.Building Density
Building density shall have a proportionate balance to the public open space and
shall conform to the zoning ordinance of the locality.
3. Size of Blocks
Block measurement shall have a minimum length of 150 meters and a minimum
width of 32 meters.
4. Lot Size
Lot size shall correspond to the building occupancy requirements of the National
Building Code according to type of establishment.
5. Setbacks
6. Parking
Area requirement for common parking shall be five percent (5%) of Gross Area;
average size of parking space is 12.0 square meter or 2.4 meters x 5 meters (exclusive
of driveways).
Passenger bus/jeep terminals for 1.289 hectares commercial center shall be 560
sq.m. for at least six vehicles. Requirement for more than 1.289 hectares shall be as
prescribed by the commission.
7. Streets
a. Specification of Streets
8. Pedestrian Walkways/pathways
Pathways shall have minimum width of 2.0 meters with maximum tolerable slope
of 25% and paved to connect road network and facilities within the center.
9. Parks
Parks and other recreational spaces shall be 3% of the total land area properly
landscaped and free from any risk or hazard.
10. Buffer