Uttar Pradesh's Draft Unified Building Code Links FAR with Road Width
Noida, April 20: The proposed regulations seek to replace separate rules for every development authority with one common framework.
Key Proposed Changes
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Higher FAR limits tied to road width
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Reduced setback requirements (9m front, 6m other sides)
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Removal of height caps (except where aviation safety or heritage norms apply)
Applicability
The draft will apply to:
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Noida
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Greater Noida
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Yamuna Expressway
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UPSIDA, UPEIDA
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Any industrial development authority created in the future
Proposed FAR Based on Road Width
Industrial Plots
| Road Width | Base FAR | Maximum FAR |
|---|---|---|
| 12m-24m | 3 | 6 |
| 24m-45m | 3 | 10.5 |
| 45m and above | 3 | No ceiling |
Group Housing
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Base FAR: 3.5
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Increase potential: 7, 10.5, or more depending on road width
Current FAR (For Reference)
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Industrial plots: 0.6 to 2
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Group housing: 2.75 to 3.5
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Institutional: 0.8 to 2.75
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Commercial: 1.2 to 4
Setback Changes
| Aspect | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Front | Up to 16m | 9m |
| Rear & sides | Up to 12m each | 6m each |
Open Space Norms (Projects above 3,000 sq m)
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Residential layouts: 15% of total area for parks
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Non-residential layouts: 10% of total area for parks
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Layouts below 3,000 sq m: No dedicated park space required
Public Feedback
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Submission period: 15 days
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Where to submit: Authority office (10am-5pm) or by mail
Industry Reaction
Credai West UP President Dinesh Gupta called the move positive: "Noida and Greater Noida had rigid FAR rules... This will push development to grow vertically rather than horizontally."