The Government of Punjab on November 14, 2024, issued the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Building (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024, to further amend the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Building Rules, 2021.
The following amendment has been stated:
• In rule 5, under the heading captioned as "(A) INDUSTRIAL":
In sub-rule (1), in the given table,
o In serial number 2, under columns 3 and 4, for the words, signs, brackets and figures, "However, for industrial plots (including I.T. Buildings) up to 2025 sq. m area where width of the plot is less than 30.50㎡(100-0"), the front and rear set back shall be ¼ of the height or 2m whichever is more are mandatory. The side setbacks may be relaxed subject to the condition that the owner has to submit a fire safety certificate from the competent authority in this regard.", the words, signs, brackets and figures, "However, for industrial plots (including I.T Buildings) up to 2025 sq. m area, notwithstanding anything contained in note (d) of sub-rule (1) of rule 26, the front and rear setback shall be 3m irrespective of requirement, and the side setbacks may be relaxed, subject to the condition that the owner has to submit a fire safety certificate from the competent authority in this regard.
Further, for industrial plots (only for general industry) above 2025 sq.m area to 4047 sq.m (1 acre), notwithstanding anything contained in note (d) of sub-rule (1) of rule 26, to the extent, one side setback is relaxed, however, it shall be atleast 1.5 m from site or plot boundary, and after relaxation, the front and rear set back shall be atleast 4.5 m, subject to the condition that the owner has to submit a fire safety certificate from the competent authority in this regard." shall be substituted;
o In serial number 4, under column 3 for General Industry, for the words, signs and figures, "65 percent of Site area **5 percent additional ground coverage shall be permitted in case of retail service industry", the words and figures, "70 percent of Site area." shall be substituted;
This notification will come into force from November 14, 2024.
[Notification No G.S.R. 58/P.A.11/1995/Ss. 43 and 180/Amd.(6)/2024]
