Section 39 in Bhubaneswar Development Authority (Planning and Building Standards) Regulations, 2001
39. Exemption in Open space.
(1)Every open space provided either interior or exterior in respect or 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 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 should not rest on the boundary wall and should be open to provide through excess to the rear. In case the Portico is not a cantilevered one and supported by pillars the area shall be included in the coverage.
