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10.4 PERGOLAS

e 10.4.1 It is permitted to build pergolas in the unoccupied /setback
h
x areas of the plot, with the minimum transparency percentage
of 50% of its total area, with maximum height of 3.0 meters.
s
(figure -31)

≥50% transparency
t
area
a (e-h)
x = a
s
≤3.0 m Building
a - step depth h - wall height x - wall depth
e - eye level s - storey height t - terrace depth Plot Limit
Figure-30 Privacy Considerations for Stepped Terraces
Setback
As per DCR for related Business Unit
10.3.3 The minimum setback of terraces shall be as per DCR of related
business unit and shall be at least 3.0 meters. Figure-31 Transparent Pergola within Setback

10.3.4 It is permitted to close and add the existing terraces, in order 10.4.2 It is permitted to build pergolas as a shading device for the
to be annexed to the internal habitable spaces, according to the swimming pools, on rooftop floor, according to the following:
following conditions: a) Minimum setback of 1.5 meter from the roof edge.
a) The width of the approach road exceeds 10.0 meters. b) Maximum projection of 1.5 meter from the pool edge.
b) The length of the total terrace at any floor shall not exceed c) Maximum height of 3.0 meters above the pool level.
50% of the total length of the building façade. (figure -32)
≤1.5 m Pergola
c) The habitable space area, excluding additional terrace
area, conforms to the minimum habitable space area ≥1.5 m
≤3.0 m.
requirements. Setback
10.3.5 Empty side of the terrace and steps higher than 1.0 meter shall Swimming Pool Level ≥1.1 m
have a protective barrier or balustrade whose minimum height is
1.1 meter.
Swimming Pool
10.3.6 Railing provision for terraces shall be as mentioned in clause
10.1.13.
Figure-32 Pergola over Swimming Pool on Rooftop

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