Know Exactly What You Can Build Before You Buy

Municipal regulations establish maximum building heights for each urban zone. This parameter directly impacts the number of floors you can construct and consequently the total development potential of the property.

Height restrictions vary significantly between neighborhoods and are influenced by factors such as street width, proximity to heritage zones, and local urban planning objectives. Understanding these limits early prevents costly design revisions.

The constructibility coefficient determines the total square meters you can build relative to the land area. The occupancy coefficient establishes how much of the ground floor can be covered by construction.

These two coefficients work together to define the building envelope. A property might have high constructibility but low occupancy, requiring vertical development. Or vice versa—high occupancy with limited height, resulting in horizontal expansion. Understanding this balance is crucial for project feasibility.

Setback requirements mandate minimum distances between buildings and property boundaries. Slope regulations (rasantes) control how a building's volume can project upward from these boundaries, protecting neighboring properties' access to light and air.

These requirements significantly affect architectural design and usable floor area, particularly on smaller lots. Front setbacks often require landscaped areas that cannot be enclosed, reducing the effective buildable footprint.

Municipal regulations specify minimum parking spaces based on unit count and size. Residential density limits control the maximum number of dwelling units permitted per hectare or per property.

Parking requirements can consume significant space and construction budget, particularly in high-density projects. Density limits may restrict unit count even when constructibility coefficients would allow more floor area, directly impacting project economics.