Section 10 in Andhra Pradesh Building Rules - 2012
10. Cluster Housing.
(a)Minimum site area shall be not less than 1000sq.m.(b)Minimum plot size 25sq.m with maximum number of 20 houses in a cluster.(c)Minimum size of cluster open space 36sq.m with a minimum width of 6m.(d)Height permissible 2 floors or 6m.(e)Minimum access road 9m.(f)Internal access may be through pedestrian paths of 6m.(g)Minimum space between two clusters shall be 6m which may be utilised as pathway / alley.(h)Building setbacks: No setbacks are needed for interior clusters as the lighting and ventilation is either from the central open space of cluster and the surrounding pedestrian pathway / access road of the cluster. However, interior courtyards may be provided for larger plots and building areas to facilitate lighting and ventilation. For end clusters sides that are abutting peripheral thoroughfare roads or property boundary, setback / building line shall be as per Table - III of rule-5.(i)In case of very large projects more than 5 acres, common amenities and facilities like shopping center, community hall/club house etc. are required to be provided in minimum 5 % of the site area.
