Leisure Farm or Farmlot

Subdivision
 General Guidelines and Design
Standards Farmlot Subdivision

Section 1. General Guidelines

Farmlot Subdivision is a subdivision

project intended primarily for intensive
agricultural activities with judicious
allocation of areas based on sound
planning principles.
1. Location

Farmlot Subdivision projects shall

be located in areas zoned as
agricultural or agri-industrial per
approved Comprehensive Land
Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance
(CLUP/ZO) of the city/municipality
having jurisdiction over the project
site.
2. Site Criteria

The site must be accessible to

transportation lines such as road, railroad
and other transportation facilities.

Basic utilities like roads and water

sources must be available to support the
intended/prospective farm activities.
Where available, subdivision development
shall include the provision for power lines.
3. Site Alteration/Preservation

The natural slope of the land shall be

preserved. Where grading and ditching is
necessary, these shall follow the natural
drainage or contour and shall be
protected by grass, stone or concrete fill.

Preservation of site assets must conform

with the existing laws, rules and
regulations governing environmental
protection.
Section 2. Design Standards
Parameters Standards
1. Farmlot Area/ Saleable Lot (Sq. m.) Minimum of 1,000

2. Buildable Area The maximum area allowed for

structures attendant to agricultural
activities
Maximum of 25% of the total
saleable lot area
3. Roads Type of Roads
Major Minor Alley
a. Minimum Right-Of-Way (m) 10 10 3
b. Number of Lanes 2 2 1
c. Minimum Carriageway (m) 6 6 -
d. Lined Canal/Planting Strip Variable Variable Optional
e. Pavement macadam macadam macadam
4. Farm Produce Center Minimum of 200 sq. meters
Section 3. Community Utilities
A. Water Supply System
- Water supply for farmlot subdivision shall be
connected to an approved public or community
water supply system whenever practicable.
- When other sources shall be utilized a certification
form the appropriate water authority must be
secured for the availability and locations of the
water sources.
- If communal wells shall be utilized, these shall be
located strategically for ease and convenience.
Development of said communal wells are subject
to laws, rules and regulation being implemented
by appropriate government agencies.
B. Sewage Disposal System
Provision of individual septic tank shall be
designed to conform to the standards/provisions
of the National Building Code of the Philippines
and its location and activity shall be governed by
the Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856),
Pollution Control Law (PD 984) and Revised
Effluent Regulations of 1990 (DAO 90-35).

C. Garbage Disposal

Rubbish shall be disposed of only through

sanitary methods, e.g. composting landfill, etc.,
by individual lot owners.
D. Drainage System

The minimum drainage requirement of a farmlot

subdivision is open canal which shall conform
with the natural drainage characteristics of the
subdivision site.

These canals shall be built along the roads and

constructed of suitable materials to prevent
erosion of the sides and bottom, e.g.,
compacted gravel, concrete slabs for the
bottom, and bricks, stone or concrete hollow
blocks (grouted with cement) for the sides.
Canals shall have appropriate slope to ensure
free flow of water and prevent stagnation.
E. Power

Provision for electrical power distribution

facilities is optional. Should the same be
provided, it shall conform with the Philippine
Electrical Code.
Section 4. Allowable Uses and Limitations
Allowable Uses Limitations

1. Farmers Dwelling

2. Crop Farming None

- Tree Crops
- Mixed Orchard
- Diversified Crops
Poultry Farms Backyard scale: maximum
of 500 birds per lot
Swine Farms Backyard scale: maximum
of 10 hogs per lot
Aqua Culture (e.g. carp, None
tilapia, eel, etc.)
 Allowable Uses Limitations

Grazing/Pasture Related Backyard scale ONLY

- Milking Cow Maximum of 5 cows

(IDEALLY 12 Sq, M. for 4 to
5 cows)
- Cattle Fattening Maximum of 5 cows
(IDEALLY 8 Sq. M. per cow)
- Goat Raising Maximum of 10 goats
(IDEALLY 6 Sq. M. per goat
for shelter or quarters only)
Vermiculture Largely depends on scale
of production; initially may
need 20 sq. m.
 Allowable Uses Limitations

Agri-Industrial Activities Backyard Scale ONLY

- Ricemill Maximum of 300 sq. m. at

a distance not less than
1,000 m from another mill
- Food Processing/ Within the TOTAL buildable
Preservation area
Cottage Industries Backyard Scale ONLY

- Handicrafts Within the buildable area

- Ceramics Within the buildable area
Other or any combination
of the above
Section 5. Variances

Variations from these standards maybe authorized

by the BOARD if deemed reasonable and not
detrimental to the overall development of the
subdivision and its surrounding areas.

Section 6. Restrictions and Prohibitions.

There shall be no further subdivision of the

minimum LOT area of one thousand (1,000) square
meters into smaller lots.
 Preliminary and Final Approval of
Farmlot Subdivision Plan
Section 7. Preliminary Approval of Farmlot
Subdivision Plan
a. Optional Application

Application for preliminary approval of

farmlot subdivision plan is optional if the
project is located in cities or municipalities
with approved Comprehensive Land Use
Plan (CLUP)
b. Required Application

Application for preliminary approval of

farmlot subdivision plan is required if the
project is located in cities or municipalities
without approved Comprehensive Land
Use Plan (CLUP). The Owner or
Developer of the farmlot subdivision
project shall apply for approval with the
BOARD or LGU concerned by submitting
the following:
a. Two (2) copies of preliminary subdivision
plan drawn at any of the following
appropriate scales: 1:200 to 1:2,000
indicating the layout of streets, lots and
blocks and other features of the plan in
relation to the existing site conditions signed
and sealed by any of the following
professionals: Architect, Civil Engineer or
Geodetic Engineer.

b. One (1) set of the following documents duly

signed and sealed by a licensed Geodetic
Engineer:
b.1 Vicinity Map in the scale 1:10,000 showing
the relationship of the site to existing land
uses, community facilities or development
which may directly or indirectly influence it;
main traffic arteries; land marks and other
relevant features of the community where
the project is located.

b.2 Topographic plan showing the following:

Project boundary lines, easements, ground
elevation, streets and utilities adjacent to
the farmlot subdivision.
2. At least 2 copies of Certified True Copy of
Titles and Current Tax Receipt
3. Right to use or deed of sale of right-of-way
for access road drainage and other utilities
when applicable.

Approval of preliminary farmlot subdivision

plan shall be valid for a period of one
hundred eighty (180) days from date of
approval.
Section 8. Application for Approval of Final
Farmlot Subdivision Plan

After the preliminary approval of the farmlot

subdivision plan, the owner or developer
shall proceed with the preparation and
submission to the Board or LGU concerned
of the following:
a. All requirements for application for
preliminary subdivision development plan as
specified in section 7.b of this rule.
b. Two (2) copies of final Subdivision Plan
duly signed by any of the following
licensed professionals: Architect, Civil
Engineer or a Geodetic Engineer drawn in
the scales of 1:200 to 1:1,000 indicating
the following:
1. Street layout, right-of-way, similar data for
alleys if any;
2. Other right-of-way or easements:
alignments, width and purpose.
3. Location of utilities: Drainage System,
possible sources of water supply and
possible sources of power, power
distribution if local power utility is available.
4. Lot lines, lot nos. lot areas, block nos.
5. Size data: No. of Saleable farmlots,
schedule of dimensions and areas
according to use classifications,
e.g. roads, farm produce center, water
sources, saleable lots, etc.
6. Other conditions on the land: Water
courses, marshes, rock outcrop, wooded
areas, presence of trees with caliper
diameter of 200 mm, houses and other
significant features.
c. Topographic Plan duly signed by a registered
Geodetic Engineer showing the following:
1. Project boundary lines; bearings, distances,
Tie Point or Reference Point, Geographic
Coordinates of the Tie Point or Bureau of
Land Locational Monument (BLLM)
2. Easements: Locations, widths, elevations,
alignments, purposes.
3. Streets adjacent to the subdivision. Access,
name, width, elevations, paving/surface
material; any legally established center line
elevations; walks, curbs, gutters, culverts,
etc.
4. Utilities adjacent to the farmlot subdivision.
Utility lines, roads/highways, railroad tract,
towers, etc. If utilities are not adjacent to the
subdivision, indicate the direction and
distance to, and the invert elevation of
nearest one.
5. Ground elevation. Spot elevations at all
breaks in grade, along drainage channels
and at selected points (not more than 20
meters apart) including contour lines at
intervals sufficient for planning and detailed
engineering designs shall be indicated.
d. At least 2 copies of project description to
include the following:
- Project profile indicating the cost of raw
land and its development (total project
cost), amortization schedule, sources of
financing, cash flow and work program;
- Audited financial statement for the last 3
preceding years;
- Income Tax Return for the last 3 preceding
years.
- Certificate of Registration from SEC;
- Articles of Incorporation or Partnership;
- Corporation By-Laws and all
implementing amendments; and
- For new corporations (3 years and below)
Statement of Capitalization and sources
of income and cash flow to support work
program.
E. Clearances from Other Agencies
1. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC),
from DENR
2. Permit to drill well(s) from the National Water
Resources Board (NWRB), if centralized or
communal deepwell is provided.
Section 9. Validity of Final Approval of Farmlot
Subdivision Plan
Development of farmlot subdivision shall commence
within three(3) years from the issuance of final
approval and shall apply for license to sell with
the HLURB.