Manila slashes zoning requirements from 22 to 7 documents

Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno, in his capacity as chair of the Manila Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals (MZBAA), has significantly reduced the zoning documentary requirements to streamline processes and improve the ease of doing business in the city.

The number of required documents for zoning applications has been cut from 22 to just 7 essential items.

These new requirements include a notarized application form, affidavit of undertaking, valid government ID of the owner, barangay permit, proof of ownership, a lot plan with a vicinity map, and architectural plans.

For renovation and additional floor applications, as-built plans will also be necessary.

Further adjustments were made to the requirements for applications for variance and exceptions, reducing the initial submission from 15 items to five key documents.