ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY ZONING CLEARANCE
A Zoning Clearance is required to ensure that the proposed structure and activity are allowed within the particular zone or location based on the city’s Zoning Ordinance (Service No. 3.2.2 Granting of Building Permit and 3.2.3 Granting of Building Relate Permits, 3.3.1 Granting of New and Renewal of Business Permits.
If requirements are complete, this transaction can normally be completed in one (1) working day.
WHO MUST AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
- Individuals or organizations proposing the construction of buildings and other structures.
- Owner’s duly designated representative(s).
REQUIREMENTS
- Five (5) sets of building plans.
- One (1) copy of Land Title.
- One (1) copy of Tax Declaration.
- One (1) copy of real estate tax payment receipt. Please refer to Service No. 3.15.1 Payment of Real Property Taxes.
- Accomplished application form for Preliminary Zoning Clearance.
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FEES
Zoning Clearance Fee based on Ordinance No. 17, Res. No. 140, Series of 2006
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
| STEP | APPLICANT/CLIENT | CPDO ACTIVITY | DURATION OF ACTIVITY | PERSON-IN-CHARGE |
| 1 | Submit application form and other supporting documents. | Receive application and review documents.
Conduct site inspection. Inform applicant of Zoning fee. |
5 mins. 2 hours |
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| 2 | Proceed to City Treasurer’s Office and pay Zoning Clearance fee. | Revenue Collection Officer City Treasurer’s Office |
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| 3 | Proceed to Zoning Office and show receipt. | |||
| 4 | Receive and acknowledge Zoning Clearance. If denied take note of the referral to the Board of Zoning Appeal. | Issue Preliminary Zoning Clearance or deny application.
If application is denied, applicant is referred to Board of Zoning Appeal. |
10 mins. |
GRANTING OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND BUILDING PERMIT FOR P.D. 957, BP 220 AND MEMORIAL PARK/CEMETERY
A Development Permit is required to ensure that the facilities of the proposed subdivision meet BP 220 and PD 957 standards.
If requirements are complete, this transaction can normally be comleted in three (3) days.
WHO MUST AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
- Registered land owner
- Legal/lawful heirs
- Developer/Geodetic Engineer
REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of approved Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance
- Accomplished appropriate application form for BP 220/PD 957/Memorial Park/Cemetery
- Please see individual forms for specific requirements
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FEES
Refer to Ordinance No. 139 Series of 2008 “The Updated Omnibus Tax Ordinance of Dumaguete City”
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
| STEP | APPLICANT/CLIENT | CPDO ACTIVITY | DURATION OF ACTIVITY | PERSON-IN-CHARGE |
| 1 | Submit application form with appropriate required documents. | Receive duly accomplished application forms with supporting documents.
Inspect and evaluate site. Inform applicant on subdivision processing fee. |
30 mins.
2 hours 5 mins. |
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| 2 | Proceed to CTO to pay development permit fee | Issue Official Receipt | 5 mins. | Revenue Collection Officer City Treasurer’s Office |
| 3 | Proceed to CPDO and submit all documents. | Process application.
Endorse all documents to the City Mayor for signature and approval. |
Half day
Half day |
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| 4 | Return to CPDO to collect approved development permit. | Release Development Permit. | 5 mins. |
GRANTING OF A SIMPLE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
The City Planning and Development Office reviews and assesses subdivision applications to verify compliance with existing laws. Applicants must pay minimal assessment and inspection fees.
If requirements are complete, this transaction can normally be completed in three (3) working days.
WHO MUST AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
- Registered land owner.
- Legal/lawful heirs.
- Geodetic engineer concerned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Duly accomplished application form signed by the applicant and the Geodetic Engineer
- 1 copy – Certified true copy of title
- 1 copy – Photocopy of recent Tax Receipt
- 1 copy – Extra Judicial Settlement, Deed of Sale, Deed of donation or any document showing ownership of property
- 3 sets of Subdivision Plan (Standard BL Plan), showing the proposed layout, vicinity map/location plan
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FEES
P500.00/ha. and below and additional P250.00 for succeeding hectare or fraction thereof
Inspection Fee – P500.00 per application
Alteration Plan – P200.00 per application
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
| STEP | APPLICANT/CLIENT | CPDO ACTIVITY | DURATION OF ACTIVITY | PERSON-IN-CHARGE |
| 1 | Submit duly accomplished application form. | Receive and verify submitted application form and required documents. Inform applicant of fee(s). | 10 mins. | |
| 2 | Proceed to CTO to pay subdivision processing fee. | Issue Official Receipt. | 5 mins. | Revenue Colletion Officer City Treasurer’s Office |
| 3 | Return to CPDO and submit documents. | Record all submitted documents. Inform applicant on agreed time to collect approved subdivision plan. | 10 mins. | |
| 4 | Be present during the inspection. | Inspect and evaluate site.
Process subdivision approval Submit to the City Mayor for signature and approval. |
3 days
30 mins. Half day |
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| 5 | Proceed to CPDO on agreed time. Collect subdivision approval. | Release simple subdivision approval. | 5 mins. |
ISSUANCE OF A PRELIMINARY APPROVAL AND LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE (PALC) FOR P.D. 957, BP 220 AND MEMORIAL PARK/CEMETERY
The Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance is required to ensure that the proposed subdivision/memorial park meets the provisions of the city’s Zoning Ordinance, PD 957 and BP 220 and Memorial Park/Cemetery.
If requirements are complete, this transaction can normally be completed in three (3) weeks.
WHO MUST AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
- Registered land owner.
- Legal/lawful heirs.
- Developer/Geodetic Engineer
REQUIREMENT
- Accomplished appropriate application form for BP 220/PD 957/Memorial Park/Cemetery and specific requirements.
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FEES
Refer to Ordinance No. 139 Series of 2008 “The Updated Omnibus Tax Ordinance of Dumaguete City”
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE?
| STEP | APPLICANT/CLIENT | CPDO Activity | Duration of Activity | Person-in-Charge |
| 1 | Submit application form with appropriate required documents. | Receive duly accomplished application forms with supporting documents.
Inspect and evaluate site. Inform applicant on subdivision processing fee. |
15 mins.
1 day |
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| 2 | Proceed to CTO to pay subdivision processing fee | Issue Official Receipt. | 5 mins. | Revenue Collection Officer City Treasurer’s Office |
| 3 | Return to the CPDO and present Official Receipt. | Record Official Receipt No. Process application. Endorse all documents to the City Mayor’s Office for review and endorsement to the City Council. | Half day | |
| 4 | Submit to City Council for review and approval of PALC: If approved, City Council to prepare resolution approving PALC. | 2-3 weeks | ||
| 5 | Proceed to CPDO on agreed time to collect PALC. Sign logbook as proof of receipt. | Issue Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance. | Half day |
 Engr. Leonides P. Caro, OIC 2nd Floor, City Hall, Sta. Catalina St., Dumaguete City, 6200, Negros Oriental (035) 225-0386 / (035) 225-2840 / (035) 422-2518 / (035) 422-4891 cpdodgte@gmail.com |