*Locational Clearance is issued is issued to developers/ lot owners as a pre-requisite in the issuance of building permit to guarantee that the building and its components are in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the Local Building Code.
| Office or Division: | OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR |
| Classification: | SIMPLE |
| Type of Transaction: | GOVERNMENT TO CITIZEN (G2C) |
| Who may Avail: | PROJECT/PROPERTY OWNER |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| 3 Original – duly notarized Application Form for Locational Clearance 2 photocopy – Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or proof of ownership 2 photocopy – Real Property Tax Declaration 2 photocopy – Certificate of Real Property Latest Tax Payment 1 Original – Site Development Plan 1 Original – Vicinity drawn to scale by an Engineer/Architect Special Power of Attorney (SPA) of land owner’s authorized representative 2 original – Bill of Materials and Cost Estimates 1 original copy – Latest Official receipt (as proof of updated tax payment) | MPDO Registry of Deeds, Private Law Office Owner Municipal Assessor’s Office Municipal Treasurer’s Office Project Engineer Engineer, Architect Private Law Office Engineer Municipal Treasurer’s Office |
| CLIENTS STEPS | AGENCY ACTION | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure application form | Provide copy of Application Form, Assist and give instruction | None | 3 minutes | Draftsman II/ PDO II/ JO |
| Submit the duly notarized application form and requirements | Verify, assess and evaluate documents Note: If non-conforming on the approved Zoning Ordinance denied the Zoning Clearance and refer to Local Zoning Board Adjustment and Appeal (LZBA) Upon compliance: Inform owner for the Site inspection | None | 10 minutes | Draftsman II/ PDO II/ JO MPDC/DZA |
| Prepare for Site Inspection with the DZA | Conduct site inspection with the project owner Issue the Order of Payment if all documents required are complete and compliance with the Zoning Ordinance | None | 1 day | DZA/MPDC |
| Pay corresponding fees at the Municipal Treasurer’s Office | Accept payment based on the Order of Payment Issue the Official Receipt | 1/10 of 1% for the excess of every 100,000 of the project cost | 5 minutes | LRCO I |
| Return to MPDC Office for the processing and release of Clearance | Check the Official receipt Prepare documents for Locational Clearance Issue the duly signed Zoning Clearance to client Require signing of client releasing logbook | None | 12 minutes | Draftsman II/ PDO II/ JO MPDC/DZA Draftsman II/ PDO II/ JO |