On Site Filing of Securing Locational Clearance for Building Permit (Simple)
Prior to the start of construction, all enterprises and private persons constructing a new building or expansion/renovation thereof are required to secure a Locational Clearance upon application for building permit to ensure that the building is allowed. This covers construction/erection/addition/alteration/renovation/repair/legalization of private garages not more than ninety (90) square meters, carports, sheds not less than six (6) square meters, agricultural structures, steel or concrete tanks, swimming pools, towers, fences over 1.80 meters in height, and Excavation and Ground Preparation Permits — under Group J, Section 701 Division of the NBCP.
Who May Avail
All
Requirements
| Requirements | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| Duly accomplished and notarized Unified Application Form for Building Permit (1 copy) | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2) |
| If applicant is the registered owner of the lot: Certified True Copy of Certificate of Title (1 photocopy) | Registry of Deeds |
| If applicant is the registered owner of the lot: Certified true copy of Tax Declaration (1 photocopy) | City Assessor's Office |
| If applicant is the registered owner of the lot: Land Tax Receipt of current year (1 photocopy) | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CTO 2) or City Treasury Office - Window 9, 10, 11 |
| In the absence of Certificate of Title in the name of applicant: Notarized Deed of Absolute Sale or Notarized Deed of Donation (1 photocopy) | Notary Public |
| In the absence of Certificate of Title in the name of applicant: Notarized Pro-forma Affidavit (1 original copy) | Notary Public |
| In the absence of Certificate of Title in the name of applicant: Barangay Certification as to lot ownership and related controversy, if any (1 photocopy) | Barangay Hall |
| If applicant is NOT the owner of the lot, in addition to the above: Notarized Affidavit of Consent by the lot owner (1 original copy); or Notarized Contract of Lease (1 photocopy) | Notary Public |
| Architectural (including Vicinity Map & Site Development Plan) and Structural Plans, signed and sealed by a duly licensed Architect & Civil Engineer with the conformity of the owner (1 original copy) | Architect or Civil Engineer of the Project |
| Notarized Detailed Cost of Materials with Specifications, signed and sealed by a duly licensed Civil Engineer or Architect with the conformity of the owner (1 original copy) | Architect or Civil Engineer of the Project |
| Sworn Special Power of Attorney for the authorized representative (1 original copy) | Notary Public |
| Affidavit of Non-objection from adjacent lot owners, for non-conforming projects only (1 original copy) | Notary Public |
| Affidavit of Non-objection from Mortgage, if lot is mortgaged (1 original copy) | Notary Public |
| Certification from MARO that lot is not tenanted or within the coverage of CARP, for small-scale regular projects located in existing/zoned agricultural areas (1 original copy, 1 photocopy) | Department of Agrarian Reform |
| Conversion Clearance or Certificate of Exemption for Conversion (1 original copy, 1 photocopy) | Department of Agrarian Reform |
| Environmental Compliance Certificate, for applicable projects only (1 original copy, 1 photocopy) | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
| Road-Right-of-Way of at least three (3) meters for dwellings to be constructed on rear lots | N/A |
| Order of Payment (1 original, 1 photocopy) | Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2) |
| Official Receipt (1 original, 3 photocopies) | City Treasury Office – Window 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Step-by-Step Process
Submit accomplished application form and required documents at Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2)
Agency Action
Review the submitted documents and attach checklist of requirements and evaluation checklist
Fee: None · Processing Time: 15 minutes · Administrative Assistant III (Alternates: Administrative Aide, Construction and Maintenance Man, Administrative Assistant II, Administrative Assistant VI)
No action required from the client at this step.
Agency Action
Verification of Land Use (Zoning); assess and print payment order of fees; issue payment order of fees
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Zoning Administrator Designate (Alternates: Zoning Officer I, Architect II)
Proceed to City Treasury Office for the payment of fees. *Make sure to secure Official Receipt that will be issued upon payment
Agency Action
Accept the payment based on the Order of Payment
Fee: Documentary Stamp Php 30.00; ICT Fee Php 25.00; Locational Clearance fee (based on the assessment of fees) · Processing Time: 2 minutes · City Treasury Office Staff
No action required from the client at this step.
Agency Action
Approve and issue Locational Clearance
Fee: None · Processing Time: 1 day · Zoning Administrator Designate (Alternates: Zoning Officer I, Architect II)
Client gets the approved Locational Clearance at Business One-Stop-Shop (BOSS) Office (CEO 2)
Agency Action
Release the approved Locational Clearance to client
Fee: None · Processing Time: 5 minutes · Administrative Assistant III (Alternates: Administrative Aide, Construction and Maintenance Man, Administrative Assistant II, Administrative Assistant VI)
Offices Concerned
City Engineering Office