Resolution for Preliminary Approval & Locational Clearance for Complex Subdivision

*Resolution for Preliminary Approval & Locational Clearance for Complex Subdivision (PALC) is a legal document that confirms the project’s conformity with the local zoning regulations and comprehensive land use plan. It signifies that the proposed subdivision is allowed in the chosen location and is in line with the municipality’s development goals.

Office or Division:	OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN (OSSB)
Classification:	SIMPLE
Type of Transaction:	G2C (GOVERNMENT TO CITIZEN)
Who may Avail:	LAND OWNERS APPLICANT OT AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS	WHERE TO SECURE
Duly notarized application form, site development plan of lots,	Requesting party
cert. true copy of title and tax declaration; Deed of SALE/MOA/SPA if applicant is not the registered owner in the land title Clearance for conversion of property (if from agriculture to residential),	Assessor’s Office
zoning certificate, DAR clearance if the TCT is an Emancipation Patent, Sworn Statement as to nature, number and income level of beneficiaries,	MPDC; DAR; Requesting Party
Sworn Statement as to maximum	Requesting party

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTIONS	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submit Letter Request and other requirements	Receive documents, conduct initial evaluation as to the authenticity and completeness of the submitted documents	10 minutes	SB Secretariat
	Refer to the committee on Zoning, Housing, Transportation and Communication for the inclusion in the Order of Business (1^st referral)	1 day session	SB member on Zoning, Housing, Transportation, and Communication
	Refer to the committee on Zoning, Housing, Transportation and Communication for Committee Report (Public Hearing may be done)	A 10-day notice is provided before the conduct of a Committee Hearing
	Rendition of Committee Report	1 day session
	Final reading of resolution for approval	1 day session
	Preparation of final, approved and signed copy of the resolution
Get documents/sign logbook	Release upon signing of resolution for approval	5 minutes	SB Secretariat

Note: Resolution undergoes 3 readings at the Sangguniang Bayan (1^st referral, presentation of committee report, and final reading) or passing through 3 session days. A public hearing may be called upon as necessary.