Section 27(10) in The Kerala Panchayat Buildings Rules, 2011
(10)Every open space provided, either interior or exterior shall be kept free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky and only cornice, roof or weather shade projections to a maximum width of 0.60 metre shall be permitted. However the width of these projections may be increased as required if the depth of the open space is increased to that extent.Provided that the projections provided shall be so limited that the width of the remaining open space shall not be less than 0.50 metre:Provided further that where the mandatory open space has minimum 1.5 metres depth cornice, roof or weather shade up to 0.75 metre. shall be permitted to project and increase in the width of cornice, roof or weather shade shall be permitted corresponding to the increase in the mandatory open space:Provided further that open flight of steps or ramps meant, as access to upper or lower floors shall be permitted in the side or rear open spaces having a depth not less than 1.20 metres. Such stair, step or ramp shall have a minimum distance of 60cm. from the boundaries, for buildings up to 10 metres height from ground level; and for buildings above 10 metres height the open space shall be increased at the rate of 0.50 metres for every 3metres height or part thereof:Provided further that where the ground is below or above street level, either open steps, or ramp or bridge having width not exceeding the minimum access required under these rules or 3 metres whichever is higher shall be permitted from the street, to the building as means of access:Provided also that the underneath of such means of access shall not be enclosed; however pillars may be permitted for its support.
