Section 62(1) in Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999
(1)The minimum distance between the plot boundary abutting any street other than National Highways, State Highways, district roads and other roads notified by the municipality and the building other than a compound wall or fence or outdoor display structure, shall be 2 metres: Provided that any restriction under street alignment or building line or both, if any fixed for the area and any development plan or any detailed town planning scheme or approved road widening proposal or any other rules or byelaws shall also apply simultaneously to all buildings in addition to the provisions contained in sub rule (1);(1 a) The front yard shall be minimum 1.80 metres depth: Provided that if 1.80 metres depth cannot be maintained laterally through out due to the peculiar shape of the plot, it shall suffice if the mean depth is not less than 1.80 metres with minimum depth at all points not less than 1.20 metres
