Section 48 in Cuttack Development Authority (Planning and Building Standards) Regulations, 2001
48. Exemption in open Space.
(1)Every open space provided either interior or exterior in respect of any building shall be kept free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky and no cornice, roof, or weather shade of more than 0.6 metre in width shall overhang or project over such open space.(2)A porch/portico of up to 2.4 metres width and 4.5 metres length with a height of 2.1 metres from the plinth level may be permitted within the side setback. A garage is permissible at the rear end of side open space provided no openings are located on the side and rear boundary. Access to the top of the portico/garage should not affect the privacy of the neighbouring plot.(3)The portico provided as above shall not rest on the boundary wall and shall be open to provide through access to the rear. In case the Portico is not a cantilevered one and supported by pillars the area shall be included in the coverage.
