List of “Not Allowed” in FSI count under new DCR
By Accommodation Times.
35 (2) The following shall not be counted in FSI
i) Areas of structures permitted in recreational open space under clause (g) of
sub-regulation (1) of Regulations 23.
ii) Areas covered by features permitted in open spaces as listed in Regulation
30 except for regulation 30 (i) (b), 30 (ii) (e) (ii) and 30 (ii) (f) (ii).
iii) Areas covered by staircase rooms, life rooms above topmost storey, staircase/
lift wells and passages in stilt, basement and floors exclusively used for parking
and other ancillary users as permitted in this regulation No. 35 (2)
iv) Areas covered by staircases/ lift wells including lobbies as specified, excluding
those covered under D.C. Regulation No. 35 (2) (iii) with special written
permission of the Commissioner subject to payment of premium.
Provided that in the wards of the Island City such exclusion from FSI
computation will be available in respect of buildings to be constructed or
reconstructed only, the same being not available for existing buildings or
proposals decided by the Corporation prior to coming into force of these
Regulations,
Provided further that where the permissible FSI has not been exhausted in
the case of existing buildings and cases decided by the Corporation prior to
coming into force of these Regulations, the exclusion from FSI computation
as in these Regulations will be available for construction of blance potential,
Provided further that the reconstruction scheme under
Development Control Regulations No. 33 (6) such exclusion will be
permissible as per guidelines here under:-
i. While working out total existing built up area, the built-up area of existing
staircase will not be taken into account.
ii. The premium for the area of the staircase and lift-well will be recovered
after working out the area of the staircase and lift-well in the proposed building
minus area of the existing staircase, lift-well etc., if any
v) Area of the basement used exclusively for parking and other ancillary
uses as permitted in regulation No. 38 (9) (iv) (b, c, d & 4).
vi) Area of covered parking spaces as provided in sub-Regulation (5) (a) of
Regulation No. 36.
Provided, however, the additional parking to the extent of 25% of the required
parking may be permitted with permission of the Commissioner without
payment of premium.
Provided further in non-residential building, where intire parking is proposed by mechanical / automatic means, additional parking to the extent of 10% of
the required parking shall be permitted free of FSI as vehicle holding area.
vii) Area of one office room of a co-operative housing society or apartment owners
association as provided in sub-Regulation (11) of Regulation 38.
viii) Lofts [vide sub-Regulation (5) of Regulation 38].
ix) Porches [vide sub-Regulation (20) of Regulation 38].
x) Canopy [vide sub-Regulation (21) of Regulation 38].
xi) Area of structures for an effluent treatment plant as required to be provided, as per the requirements of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board or other
relevant authorities:
Provided, however, in the case of an existing industry, if no vacant land is
available the Commissioner may permit the structures with dimensions to be
approved by him for such affluent treatment plant on 10 per cent amenity open
space.
xii) A chajja, cornice, weather shade, sun-breaker’ at lintel level only’ projecting
not more than 1.2 m. from the face of the building as Further Chajja, Cornice,
Weather Shade, sun breaker or other ornamental projections etc. shall be
permissible up to 0.3 mt. in Gaothan area for the plots adm. upto 250 sq. mts.
xiii) A chajja, cornice, weather shade, sun-breaker over a balcony or gallery, as
provided in sub regulation no. 30 (ii) (f) (i)
xiv) Area covered by pump rooms, electric substations.
xv) Area covered by new lift and passage thereto in an existing building with a
height upto 16m. in the Island City [vide clause (iv) of sub-Regulation (19) of
Regulations 38].
xvi) Area of a covered passage of clear width not more than 1.52m (5ft.) leading
from a lift exit at terrace level to the existing staircase so as to enable descend to lower floor in a building to reach tenements not having direct access to a
new lift in a building without an existing lift.
xvii) Area of the fitness centre for a Co-Op. Housing Society or Apartment Owners
Association as provided in sub-regulation 38 (32).
xviii) The fire chutes as provided under D.C. Regulation no. 44 (8)
xix) The refuge areas subject to D.C. Reg. 44 (7)
xx) Fire Check floor / Service Floor of height not exceeding 1.8 mt.
xxi) Entrance lobbies in stilted portion, height not exceeding 7.2 mt.
xxii) Open to sky swimming pool at the terrace above the top most storey or on the
top most podium only.
xxiii) Area of the service ducts abutting Sanitary Block not exceeding 1.2 mts. in
width. In case of high rise buildings higher width/size as per requirement and
design approved by Commissioner but not exceeding 2.0 mts.
xxiv) Ornamental projection of glass facade/glazing not exceeding 0.30 m from
building line for non-residential building.
xxv) Area covered by chimney, elevated thanks (provided its height below the tank
from the floor does not exceed 1.5 m)
xxvi) Area of sanitary block for use of domestic staircase mid-landing level and at
stilt, parking floor level.
Note:
i. Areas covered by the projections exceeding those specified in clauses xii,
xiii, xxiii and xiv above shall be counted in FSI.
ii. Open to sky swimming pool at any level other than (xxii) above, excluding at
ground level as provided in D.C. regulation 30 (ii), shall be counted in FSI.
iii. Any passage by whatever name not covered under D.C.R. 35 (2) shall be
counted in FSI.
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