TAAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION / PRESERVATION
AND RESTORATION / BUILDING CODE
OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR GUIDANCE:

Mayors Office : (043) 421-1060

Sangguniang Bayan Office : (043) 421-1600
(043) 214-2048
Police Department : (043) 214-2167
Taal Water District : (043) 421-1134
Batelec : (043) 411-1761
Fire Department : (043) 214-2167

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Mabuhay ang Taaleño!

All th e volun teers of th e Taal Active Alliance Legion (T.A.A.L.) are gratified th at the Taal Conservation and
Building Code was enac ted s wiftly by the Sanguguniang Bayan. Th is code was painstak ingly written b y the
TO REPORT ANY ILLEGAL DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, th ree members of th e T.A.A.L. Technical Working Group, who inc orp orated guidelines from the c od e
gen erously shared with us b y our friend s at the Vigan City Council (Taal’s “sister-city” in Iloc os S ur). We
RENOVATION OR OTHER CONCERNS, PLEASE CALL THE made the necessary ad ditions / ad justments for th e in digenous elem ents foun d in our own local heritage
stru ctures . Th e Municip al Counc il has recognized our recommendation s in makin g adju stments for a
MUNICIPAL ENGINEER’S OFFICE AT THE FOLLOWING doable, s ustain able conservation ordinance. Hop efully, this will ensure that u rgent steps are taken to
NUMBERS: preserve the “built heritage” of Taal . We are thankful that from this day forward, there is a building code
th at can serve as a detailed, user-friendly- guid e for future generations.

If there is active comm unity p articipation and if we all work toward achieving our advocacies, we can u se
Engr. Amando Matanguihan - 0922-962-9946
conservation / restoration as a tool for sustainable development. An off-shoot of c on servation is tourism,
MPDC Officer Liezel Limos - 0916-611-9714 whic h can fuel our local economy and uplift the lives of m any. We encourage all Taaleños to treasure their
OR tangib le and intangible heritage an d em brace modernization without loos ing sight of th e unique beauty of
th is town.
TAAL Alliance Liaison Shayne Escueta - 0922-867-8256
Constant inspiration is provided by all the founding m emb ers of the T.A.A.L . volun teers. “Never forget that
when your goal is noble, the universe will conspire to make th ings happen.” Our gratitude also goes out to
th e local liais on officers of the Taal Municipal Government who have made our code, th e code of Taal.
Maraming Salamat!

All the best from Members of The Taal Active Alliance Technical Working Group. “ It
ALSO, FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION, RE-PAINTING, BUILDING, takes a village, not just an individual, to make things work. We encourage active
participation in our town!”
RESTORATION, CONSERVATION PROJECT IN YOUR HOMES,
BUILDINGS, STREETSCAPES, PLEASE CONTACT THE Ria Benedicto-Villavicencio
MUNICIPAL ENGINEER'S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AND APPLY Design Consu ltan t, V-The Villas
B.S.E nvironm ental Planning, Maryknoll C ollege;
FOR A BUILDING PERMIT. Post-Bac calaureate Studies in Arc hitecture, Universit y of Georgia, U.S.A.
Architect Ariel de La Cruz
Senior Architect. V-The Villas Group of Companies
Member, United Architects of the Philippi nes, Bat angas Chapter
B.S. Arc hitecture, Manuel L . Quezon University
Architect Robert Arambulo
Design Director, Miaja Design Grou p
B.S. Arc hitecture, Universit y of Southern California, U.S.A.

OTHER FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE T.A.A.L. A ND THEIR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTY:

Ernie V illavice ncio (Chairman); Councilor Eber Alcantar a (Co-Chair man); Benny Quiblat
(Fina nce); Baby V illavicencio-Joven -Quiblat (Tourism ); Tony Alcasid (Tour ism); Bennet
Amoroso (Secretar iat) ; Bogart de Leon (Legal / Special Pr ojects); Nelia Cuya (Information
Dissem ination), Brgy. Captain Tita Noble (Infor mation Dissemination), Brgy.Captain Josef ina
Diokno (I nf orm ation Dissemination); Mayette Fajardo (Secretar iat); Terry dela Rosa-Calma
(Tourism), Shayne Escueta (Liaison).

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS WHO ACT AS LIAISON BETWEEN T.A.A .L. & THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT: Municipal Mayor Michael M. Montenegro; Edgardo Dinglasan
(SB Secretariat); Municpal Engr. A mando Matanguihan ; M unicipal Tourism Of ficer Vanya
Maneja

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 Section 29 Exterior Wall

Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPALITY OF TAAL
Province of Batangas

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF section 29 adobe fence Section 29 indigenous bamboo fence

THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF TAAL, BATANGAS, HELD AT THE

MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL ON AUGUST 10, 2009

PRESENT:

Hon. Jovito M. Albufera Municipal Vice-Mayor/

Presiding Officer
Hon. Severiano C. Alcantara Kagawad
Hon. Ronnel M. Dawis Kagawad
Hon. Federico B. Legaspi Kagawad
Section 28
Hon. Jayson B. Mercado Kagawad grille design with antique tingga
Hon. Marita B. Casanova Kagawad
Hon. Aida C. Villamin Kagawad section 29 wrought iron grilles
Hon. Edward E. Alvarez Kagawad
Hon. Pedro L. Bancoro ABC President

ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS:

Hon. Randy V. Baleros Kagawad

Hon. Ryan Dave S. Legaspi SK Federation President

RESOLUTION NO. 89 S.2009

A RESOLUTION EMBODYING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 3 S.

2009 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION CODE OF Section 29. wrought
2009 OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAAL, BATANGAS iron gate and adobe
arch
WHEREAS, the historic and legendary Town of Taal, Batangas
is a “Heritage Village” by virtue of the declaration made by the National
Historical Institute (NHI) thru its Resolution No. 02 dated September
30, 1987;

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 Section 25 Streetscapes

WHEREAS, the said declaration emboldens the primary objective of

preserving and conserving the rich cultural heritage and structures
within the Heritage Village and buffer zones as initiated by PD 1505
amending PD 260 and the Article 14, Section 14 of the 1986
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines which states, “The State
shall foster the preservation, enrichment and evolution of the Filipino
national culture.”
Section 25 sample arch design with Section 25
cement moldings sample design of simple fountain WHEREAS, premises considered, this council unanimously
concurred to approve and adopt this Ordinance.:

MUNI CIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 3

Series of 2009

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE HERITAGE

CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION CODE OF
2009 OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAAL, BATANGAS

Author : Hon. Severiano Alcantara

Section 25
Section 1: Principles of Conservation:
sample wall-mounted light for ancestral
house It is the policy of the Municipal Government of Taal, Batangas that before
Section 25 sample of streetscape
lighting with ornately designed wrought any conservation, preservation, construction or restoration work can
iron bracket commence, a thorough research and documentation of the building
showing its original design should be in accordance with the Taal Heritage
Conservation & Preservation Code and the Municipal Ordinance No. 01, s.
2008..

Portions of Taal covered by this Code describes the core and buffer
zones as bounded by:
(Refer to Annex for map and boundaries.)

Calle Gliceria Marella, Calle Toma s Cabrera and Calle Dr.Herminigildo del
Castillo o n the North;

Calle Vicente Noble (formerly A. de Joya), Calle Marcella Agoncillo and Calle
Justice Ramon Diokno o n the West;
Section 25
welcome arch design of Taal Municipal Government, 2008
Calle Jose P. Rizal o n the So uth: and Calle San Martin on the East.
Section 25
sample of typical street sign and plant box that
needs improvement in design

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Section 2: Scope:

This Code shall apply to the conservation of ancestral houses, monuments

and streetscapes in the core and buffer zones, located within the territorial
jurisdiction of Taal, Batangas. (Refer to Section 1 for area scope or
coverage).

This code shall also apply to all future construction activities covering
homes, buildings, commercial establishments, government buildings, schools,

COVERS Section 21 Definition of Free standing Signboard

archways, monuments, signs, streetscapes, parks. All designs will be based
on the 19th Century Filipino structures or American Colonial styles of ancestral
homes commonly found in the town of Taal.

& Section 22 Guideline for Free-Standing Signage

section 21 g.1.floor - mounted free - standing signboard on mild steel post

For the purposes of this Code, the term Ancestral House refers to structures
which have been in existenc e for 50 years or more of Hispanic and American
influence, or refer to any structure of cultural and historical significance.

a.) The San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps and homes/structures in Barangay Zone 14
as well as the “Gabaldon-Type” Taal Central School; Libingan ng mga Pari
and the Sta. Lucia Well are monuments covered by these restoration
guidelines.

b.) Furthermore, buffer zones like those of Barangays Niyogan, Tierra Alta,
Balisong, Caysasay & Tatlong Maria where there is an abundance of ancestral
houses shall also be covered by these restoration guidelines.

c.) The following uses listed below shall not be permitted within the declared
core and buffer zones. (Refer to attached map at Annex for Core and Buffer
Zones.)

c.1. Gasoline stations, warehousing, trucking and brokerage, crematoriums

and morgues may not be allowed specifically in the core zone where
there are very narrow streets that inhibit access to large vehicles;

c.2. commercial facilities: Automobile wrecking yards; service garages;

lumber yards; junkyards, slaughter houses, stables, piggeries may not
be allowed in the core zone;

d.) Recreational facilities such as cockpits, race tracks, which form part of the
cultural fabric of Filipino life are prohibited in the core zone.

e.) Prostitution dens posing as massage and sauna parlors, burlesque

theaters , casinos, gambling houses, drug dens which encourage harmful
activities & which adversely affect the morals and health of the citizenry, are

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 Section 21 & 22 Wall-Mounted and Free-Standing Signages

prohibited in the town of Taal.

f.) Establishments / homes providing noise pollution: It is highly

recommended that recreational facilities like billiard halls and video game
stalls, karaoke / videoke bars, and private homes constantly using sound
equipment which may be loud and offensive to neighbors, be allowed to
operate only in the buffer zones, unless state-of-the-art sound-proofing
Sample of sign board equipment is installed for the structure’s interior to ensure that NO noise is
perpendicular to street heard by neighbors.
section 21 store sign

g.) Structures providing chemical pollution: Hazardous industries, factories,

laboratories, which provide toxic chemical wastes are not allowed in the core
and buffer zones.

h.). container vans, warehouses where stored items may be fire hazards to
neighbors and wherein loading / unloading activities may involve the use of
heavy mechanical equipment is not allowed in the core zone. (Examples:
Firecrac ker warehouse; paper mill; meat- packing facility, etc.)

Section 3: Typology of Taal Houses:

Section 21 wall mounted section 21 (Refer to Annex for photo samples)
signage or plaque barber shop stripes Section 21.b.3. sample of vintage design
sign board perpendicular to street 1
a.) The ancestral houses within the town of Taal shall have the following
types :

1. Lime /Adobe and Wood type

2. Bri ck and Plaster type
Section 21.e.1 vintage design sign board 1
3. American Colonial Period type
Section 14 4. Adobe and Wood with Volada (enclosed balcony)
vintage design sign board 5. Adobe / Cement Plaster with Azotea. (exposed balcony / outdoor
porch). Adobe /Lime Plaster with Azotea.
6. Indigenous type (nip a, anahaw, bamboo, local hardwood)
7. Camarin type (bodega or storage house for rice, sugar or other
produce of landowner)
Section 21.e.1. vintage design sign board

Section 4: Definition of Terms:

a.) Cultural fabric - Is the fusion of traditions, practices, arts and crafts of
the Philippines.
Section 21.e.1 vintage design sign board

b.) Architectural fabric - Merging of indigenous building design and

Section 21.e.1. vintage design sign board construction with European or American colonial architecture and planning

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 Section 20 Architectural Ornamentations and Details
c.) Town fabric - Historical buildings, landmarks, monuments, shrines,
school buildings, streets, plazas, open spaces, fountains, historical markers
and plaques, archways, bridges, pathways and rivers identified of cultural
significance found within the town. Examples: The San Lorenzo Ruiz Steps in
Barangay Zone 14; the Sta. Lucia Well ;the Gabaldon type Taal Central
School and the Pansipit River Bridge are monuments or landmarks covered
by this restoration guideline.

d.) House fabric - Part of the house fabric are : adobe, hardwood timber,
lime, mortar, capiz windows, iron grilles, lamps, piedra china (antique granite
th
slabs), quarried stones, clay tiles, cement tiles, 19 century furniture and
fixtures, flora and fauna. Section 20.d.1. wall architectural ornamentation
Section 20.d.1.
ornamentation on door
d.1. In all the construction /reconstruction/ renovation of structures,
materials and techniques that shall be used should be in harmony with
th
19 century (circa 1800’s) architecture.

d.2. Architectural details of 19th century Taal are:

(Refer to Annex for photo samples.)

d.2.1 squash-shaped (kinalabasa) wooden balusters on the

ventanillas. Section 20 wooden ballusters at staircase
d.2.2. onion-shaped brackets on walls Section 20 wooden slats on top of adobe wall
d.2.3. acanthus-leaf details on the window sills partitions & overhead beams
d.2.4. neo-classic, neo-Rococo, Gothic, neo- Renaissance
arches carved on doors. Art Nouveau; Victorian;
Arts-and-Crafts, Elizabethan designs were an
eclectic mix.
d.2.5. capiz windows and transoms
d.2.6. wrought iron details on grilles with medallions,
scrolls, strapwork, festoon, fleur-de-lis, lotus,
anthemion, palmette, rosette, arabesque designs
Section 20.d.1. wall architectural ornamentation
Section 20
Hardwood post or halige

Section 5: Rules of Construction and Interpretation:

a.) For purposes of this ordinance, the general guidelines as provided for
shall be directory in character. However, the technical and specific guidelines
formulated shall favor conservation.

b.) Historic precedents shall, whenever available, be respected and be the

preliminary consideration in allowing or disallowing specific architectural
structures or designs. Section 20 wrought iron grilles at Ventanilla

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 Section 20 Architectural Ornamentations and Details
c.) The urban scale of the 19th century shall be observed. Monolithic
designs in buildings or structures which are out of scale in relation to the block
and its immediate vicinity are prohibited.

Section 6: Guidelines for Demolition:

Section 20.a. decorative pattern for a.) Demolition of an ancestral house, edifice, monument, or structure built in
ceiling & eaves the 19 th Century to the American Period in the core zone is STRICTLY
PROHIITED.

Article XIV, Section 14 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the
Section 20 Section 20.c. tin ceiling State shall foster the preservation, enrichment and dynamic evolution of a
Canopy with lace-like
ornamentation Filipino culture based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free
artistic and intellectual expression;

Section 15 & 16 of Article XIV likewise mandates for the State to conserve,
promote and popularize the nation’s historical / cultural heritage and
resources, as well as artistic creations. Thus, it shall be under its protection
and its disposition regulated;

Pursuant to this constitutional mandate, the Local Government also mandates

that the local government units ensure and support the preservation and
Section 20 callado carving on top of
door & Florentine glass panes at sides enrichment of culture;

Resolution No. 89 S. 2009 embodying Municipal Ordinance No. 3 S. 2009

prescribes reasonable limits and guidelines on the use of property within the
jurisdiction of the Town of Taal.

Section 20.b. architectural ornamentation at balcony b.) Demolition of an ancestral house in the buffer zone or other areas of
Taal shall only be allowed only if the exact house / structure will be transferred
h. Section 20.d.1. callado carving on top of door and restored inside the CORE ZONE or buffer zone nearer to the Town
Center than from here it originated. Upon the application of a building permit
with the Municipal Engineer’s office, a refundable construction bond based on
an assessed market value of the building materials, shall be imposed on the
builder, and returned only till the structure is completed in the new CORE
ZONE or closer buffer zone location.

Builders and home sellers are encouraged to preserve local heritage

structures and relocate it to more visible sites of the historical district.
Utilizing old, recycled materials in reconstructing a structure in the core zone
Section 20.d.1. Section 20.d.1. callado
of Taal is encouraged for environmental conservation.
Acanthus Leaf carving for wall partition
Section 20.d.1. Callado carving on top of door architectural
ornamentation

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c.) Demolition of damaged portions (example: damaged doors, windows, Section 19 Guidelines for Maintenance &
roofing) of an ancestral house in the core and buffer zones shall be allowed if
it is repaired and restored in working order or if it is identically reproduced for Repair of Roof & Exterior & Interior Ceilings
use on the same site.

Section 7: Guidelines for the Foundation:

a.) Maintenance: The foundations of the Taal ancestral houses / structures

shall be protected and its stability maintained.

b.) For slight cracking: Repair by temporary shoring of foundation and

underpinning it with concrete; repair by re-plastering the underground wall; Section 19.d. decorative tin ceiling Section 19.d.
repair by damp-proofing. decorative ceiling with moldings

c.) For s evere cracking or complete separation of the wall and foundation:
Repair by using the strap foundation technique.

Section 8: Guidelines for Concrete Flooring, quarry or

paving stones, and floor tiles: (Refer to Annex for photo s amples.)
Section 19.
a.) Original house fabric shall be protected and maintained. (Example: If the decorative ceiling with geometric pattern
original flooring is piedra china or granite slabs, this should be maintained / Section 19
restored). grid ceiling on top, callado carving near ceiling and
decorative geometric wall below

b.) The repair of a sunken floor area shall be as follows:

b.1. Note the axis of the crac king or lowered floor area;
b.2. Carefully remove materials in the affected area;
b.3. Establish the base level with the existing floor line;
b.4. Return finishing material to its original position.

Section 9: Guidelines for Exterior Walls (façade / boundary

walls / fences): Section 19.e.
canopy with lace-like cut out pattern on G.I. sheet
Section 19.e. decorative soffit vent pattern on
a.) The original architectural and house fabric should be maintained, repaired eaves
or replaced in keeping with the Typology of Taal Houses. (Refer to Section 3
above).

b.) Moss /flora growing on exterior walls / monuments stairway steps should
be properly scrubbed, trimmed and removed carefully without destroying the
face of the walls. Wall features include: Reliefs, bas-reliefs (low relief),
anaglyphs (ornaments carved or embossed in low relief), cavo relieveo (sunk

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 Section 17 Outdoor & Indoor Light Fixtures relief), alto-relievo (high relief), murals, mosaics, and / or carvings of the
original wall.
OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURES
c.) Furthermore, appliqués, embossed & engraved materials, intaglios (design
or figure incised into the surface of a stone or metal); openwork; filigree on
outer walls / wrought iron fences should be properly protected & cleaned.

Section 10: Guidelines for Interior Walls:

a.) Portions of the structure with the original architectural and house fabric
should be retained, repaired or enhanced in keeping with the Typology of Taal
Houses.

Section 17
b.) Any additional partitions should blend seamlessly with the original
Section 17 Section 17
Outdoor wall-mounted Outdoor -ceiling mounted light top-mounted gate light for ancestral structure in terms of aesthetics, period, local and national building codes.
light fixture fixture house

Section 11: Guidelines for Walling Materials for temporary

structures using Indigenous Materials:
a.) Permanent structures using indigenous materials:
Indigenous walling materials such as nipa / pawid, anahaw or bamboo are
strictly prohibited for commercial buildings, residential homes and ancestral
houses within the core and buffer heritage zones unless they are temporary
and incidental to construction activities; or if they are used for parks, camping
grounds or open farmland.
Section 17 Section 17 Section 17 wrought iron
wall light for ancestral house wall-mounted wrought iron lamp hanging lamp
b.) Temporary structures using indigenous materials:
Temporary food stalls or gazebos for bazaars / fiestas / programs / street fairs
/ garden or park equipment (example: bahay kubo) may use indigenous
materials provided that setbacks follow the National and Local building code.
Roofline or eaves should have easements from other structures on all sides
(minimum distance of 2 meters).

Section 12: Guidelines for Doors, Windows, Grilles:

(Refer to Annex for photo samples.)

a.) Doors and windows that form part of the original architectural or house
fabric shall be retained, repaired or reproduced in keeping with the Typology
of Taal Houses.

b.) Materials for doors: solid wood panel door; solid wood plank door with
wrought iron nail heads, escutcheon (protective or ornamental plate, found
Section 17 sample of streetscape lighting around a keyhole, doorknob, drawer pull or light switch); wrought iron and
with ornately designed wrought iron bracket wooden grilles;

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 COVERS Section 15Lighting for Signs,
Section 21definition of Wall mounted signboard,
and Section 22 Guidelines for Wall mounted signage
c.) Materials for Windows: For ancestral houses, wood panel with capiz;
wood panel with glass panes.

For new structures in the core or buffer zones, steel casement windows with
clear, plain, Florentine, or etched glass panes shall be allowed provided that
the design is in accordance with the architectural style of the period.

d.) Materials for Grilles: Windows may have grilles in any type of these
materials:

d.1. Wrought iron which have plain, carved or leaded designs;

d.2. Wooden grilles which may be plain, turned, and decorated like balusters.
These should follow designs in conformity to the structure’s period.

e.) Maintenance of Doors and Windows:

Periodic cleaning and application of commercially available lubricants (like WD
40 or metal polishers) are required for metals and wooden hardware.

Section 13: Guidelines for Exterior and Interior Staircase:

(Refer to Annex for photo samples.) SIGN BOARD MOUNTED
PARALLEL TO THE STREET
Staircases made of wood, cement, clay tiles or wrought iron which form part of
the original architectural or house fabric of the structure or ancestral house
should be retained, repaired or reproduced in keeping with the Typology of
Taal Houses.

Section 14: Guidelines for Electrical & Mechanical Systems:

(Refer to related topic on Lighted Signs in Section 15 & 21 below).

a.) All electrical wiring, switches, outlets should be upgraded to follow the
Standards of the Philippine Electrical Code.

a.1. Use appropriate type of wiring applicable to the building’s usage.

a.2. Use appropriate type of wires enclosed in applicable PVC pipes.
a.3. Once enclosed in PVC pipes, conceal in appropriate places not visible
to the eye. Wood moldings or mica tubes c an be used to conceal these
wires, instead of PVC moldings /casing.

SIGN BOARD MOUNTED

PERPENDICULAR TO THE STREET
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 Section 15 Lighting for Signs
Section 15. Special Lighting / Lighting for Signs / Outdoor
electrical Outlets: (Refer to related Section 21 & 22 and to Annex for
photo samples.)

a.) Special lighting for signs, outdoor lighting and weather-proof outlets which
may be required in the building’s exterior spaces, should have minimal
structural damage to the architectural fabric or house fabric of the building.

b.) Directional spotlights: Other than painted G.I. sheets; wood with cut-outs /
carvings; Panaflex signboards may be allowed provided that directional
spotlights are used instead of the signboard being lit from within. (Refer to
Section 21 & 22 below on related Guidelines for designs, materials,
Section 15 installation, size /dimension, lighting of wall-mounted and free-standing
sign with directional spotlight signboards).

b.1. Rope lights or border lights: Frames for these signboards should not be
lit by rope lights or neon lights.

b.2. Lighted outdoor signs on pylons are strictly prohibited in the c ore zone or
buffer zone area. Lighted signs may be allowed provided that it hangs from a
mild steel post (G.I. pipe), with or without decorative iron work at the top.
Section 15
Dimensions for this mild steel (G.I. Pipe) frame should not exceed 120 cm in
vintage design sign board with directional spotlights width (4 feet) and 180 cm in height (6 feet).

Section 17 Outdoor & Indoor Light Fixtures b.3. Furthermore, this signage frame and signboard should not obstruct
pedestrian walkways or sidewalks.
INDOOR LIGHT FIXTURES
b.4. Preliminary Structural and Electrical Plan: A preliminary electrical plan
indicating the affected structural areas should be submitted to the local
Municipal Engineer’s office for review, to ensure that no major structural
damage will be incurred in the ancestral house / structure.

Section 16. Air-conditioning units / condensers / cables /

satellite dish/discs / T.V. antennas:
antique crystal chandelier antique 4-bulb drop light antique single-bulb drop-light fixture
a.) The following shall be observed in the installation of air-conditioning units /
cable and television wires / antennas / satellite discs:

a.1. Installation of air-conditioning units: Install on walls or windows where

these units are not conspicuous from the outside. (Rear or side portions of the
32 structure not facing the street)

antique light fixture with etched- antique light fixture

wrought-iron light fixture
glass diffusers with colored glass

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 Section 13 Exterior & Interior Staircase
a.2. The comfort of modern conveniences cannot be discounted and / or
discouraged, but it is recommended that if air-conditioning units are installed in
ancestral homes /structures, stand-up or split-type units shall be used. Wiring,
vents, ducts shall be discretely hidden from view.

a.3. Condensers for split type air-conditioning units shall be located at the
sides or at the rear portion of the building / structure, not visible from the
façade (or front portion of house).

a.4. Window-type air-conditioning units shall be installed at the ventanillas Section 13

Section 13
wooden balusters & stairway
(lower window openings) of the building’s exterior provided that decorative outdoor cement stairway
wrought iron grilles and balusters are designed to minimize exposure from
view.

a.5. For houses / structures without ventanillas, the use of electric or cooling
fans (with water connections); split-type air-conditioners or portable water-
based-air-coolers is hereby encouraged.

b.) For all mechanical equipment: Minimize alternations to the building

materials / house fabric in areas where installations are made;

b.1. In the installation of telephone & cable television - Cables / wires shall
be concealed wherever possible in conduits within false ceilings, Section 13
Section 13
outdoor wooden lattice,
moldings or behind interior panels. azotea stairway balusters, & stairway

b.2. Satellite dish / disc shall not be exposed at the structures’ façade.

Section 17: Guidelines for Installation of Lighting Fixtures:

(Refer to Annex for diagram and photo samples.)

a.) Lighting for ancestral homes /structures: The use of historically

appropriate lights or reproductions are recommended.
Section 13 Section 13
piedra china stairway at open space
Top-mounted gate-post lamps, wall or ceiling-mounted lamps in materials like Vigan clay tiles & cement staircase
wrought iron, cast iron or copper with clear, frosted, etched, or Florentine
glass panes are necessary in keeping with the architectural fabric of the
structure.

b.) Streetscape lighting:

The Sangguniang Barangay of the particular barangay must coordinate with
the Municipal Engineer’s Office for the approval of the design, relative to
uniformity, in keeping with the 19th-century period of the Town. This applies
to streetscape lighting for Barangay Archways, bus stops, road signs,
pedestrian pathway-lights, lamp posts for parks & playgrounds, public parking
Section 13 Section 13
cement stairway Hardwood interior staircase & balusters

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d.) GRILLE DESIGNS

areas and main thoroughfares in keeping with the Heritage Master Plan of
Taal.

c.) Base of streetscape lighting: If the Sangguniang Barangay decides on

individual streetscape lighting projects, for the sake of uniformity for all the
barangays and in adherence to the historical colors of Taal as stated by the
Muncipal Building Officers, the base should be painted brick red, the steel post
should be painted black, and all types of lettering indicating barangay zones,
etc.should be painted black.
Section 12 Section 12
grille design for new construction or grille design for new
store window construction

Section12 Section 18: Guidelines for Roofing Materials and Paint

grille design for gate
colors / pigments for ancestral Adobe and Wood Type
houses:
(Refer to related Section 27 & 28 Roof Height, Types & Finishes)

a.) Roofing Material for ancestral houses: Corrugated galvanized iron (G.I.)
sheets is the only material allowed for ancestral houses. In restoring /
conserving ancestral houses, no gutters should be used in keeping with the
th
Section 12
19 century motif of the town.
grille design with florettes
b.) Roofing and gutter materials for new construction: Corrugated galvanized
iron (G.I.) Sheets and Clay Tile Roofing with gutters will be allowed for new
Section 12 construction, as long as the structure’s style is in keeping with the 19 th century
grille design for ventanilla or for new motif of the town. Stainless steel or silver-colored gutters are strictly
construction
prohibited.

b.1. Indigenous roofing materials such as nipa / pawid, anahaw or bamboo

are strictly prohibited for commercial buildings, residential homes and
ancestral houses within the core and buffer heritage zones unles s they are
Section 12 temporary and incidental to construction activities; or if they are used for
grille design for fence
parks, camping grounds or open farmland.

c.) Color : Colors allowed for the core and buffer zones are the following: red,
rust, brown, bottle green, terra-cotta or others, upon the approval of the
Municipal committee.

d.) Height of Roof apex: No structure shall rise over 12 meters, or be higher
than the apex of the Taal Municipal Building.

Section 12
canopy grille design Section 12
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 d.) GRILLE DESIGNS

Section 19: Guidelines for Maintenance and repair of Roof

and Exterior and Interior Ceilings:
a.) Roofs and ceilings should be retained and preserved. Their functional
and decorative features which are significant to the historic building / structure
must be identified. Section 12
Section 12 wooden grille design for window
Section 12
grille design for window
grille design for window
b.) The following shall be observed in the repair and replacement of structural
roof parts like beams, rafters, trusses and joists:

b.1. Inspect and identify portions which are ravaged by termites and fungi;
b.2. Remove or chisel decay ed portion;
b.3. Replace decayed portion with wood similar to the original;
b.4. If replacement is in direct contact with lime / plaster wall, treat it properly
with commercially available chemicals such as Solignum; Section 12
grille design for ventanilla
b.5. Attac h replacement using dowels made of bamboo or hard wood if iron
spikes are not available;
b.6. If dowels are not available in joining the wood member, use commercial
glue as an option; Section 12
b.7. Use nails and bolts only when necessary or if approved by supervising grille design for window

engineer or architect;

c.) If trus s system is beyond repair, it shall be replaced with similar wood or
lightweight steel, provided that the original dimensions such as height, slope
and rise are upheld. Section 12
grille design

d.) Missing, broken moldings and decorative elements of the ceiling may be
replaced by copying the dimensions of any existing portion of the wood
element and by using identical reproductions.

e.) Exterior decorative ceiling shall have air vents protected with insect Section 12 Section 12
buntis grille design for
screens which aesthetically conform to the architectural design and period of window
“Pilipit” (or turned) window
grilles
the structure (Refer to Annex for photo samples).

e.1. If G.I. eaves are damaged beyond repair, these can be replaced by
plywood with lace cut-outs identical to the original design from the G.I. Section 12
grille design for new construction or
material. store window

Section12
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 Section 12 Doors, Windows & Grilles
b.) DOORS

Section 20: Guidelines for the conservation / protection and

/ or reproduction of Architectural Ornamentations and
Details:
Section 12.b. door
a.)The following shall be observed in the protection and maintenance of
Section 12.b. door with
transom window
decorative soffit vents, exterior decorative galvanized iron (G.I.) ceilings
Section12.b.
door with square details and G.I. fascia:

a.1. Clean rust with the use of stiff steel brush;

a.2. removal of debris that has clogged the vents;
a.3. paint with anti-rust red oxide and enamel paints;
a.4. Sev erely deteriorated soffit vents and decorative ceilings and G.I.
(galvanized iron) fascia shall be repaired and replaced with the same
design;
Section 12.b.
door knocker a.5. Severely deteriorated portion of embossed tin ceiling shall be replaced
/ reproduced with the same design in tin or in fiber glass molds;
Section 12.b. section 12.b.
hardwood door with glass & grilles door with arch b.) The following shall be observed in the protection of wrought iron
grilles:
c.) WINDOWS b.1. Regularly clean it with rust remover;
b.2. Paint it with anti-rust red oxide and enamel paints;
b.3. Loose parts of wrought iron works / wrought iron grilles shall be welded
or if severely damaged, it shall be replaced with the same design;

c.) The following shall be observed in the protection and maintenance of

Section 12.c. embossed tin ceilings:
window with capiz shells Section 12.c. Section 12.c.
Florentine glass window window with glass panes Section 12.c.
window with frosted glass c.1. Document the area through photographs, sketches, trace or stencil-work
panes
to determine its dimensions;
c.2. Clean it periodically with applicable cloth rags or soft paint brushes.

d.) The following shall be observed in the repair and reproduction /

replacement of all types of other Architectural Ornamentations:

d.1. Missing wood balusters and intricate wood callados (carvings), acanthus-
leaf ornaments shall be replaced with a replica that is faithful to the
original design.
Section 12.c. windows
Section 12.c. with banggera ( dish rack)
windows with glass Section 12.c Section 12.c. windows
panes & lacework & .louver window sun with glass panes & grilles
soffit vent details on shade
eaves

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Section 21: Definition of Wall mounted signboard and free- Section 4.d. Architectural details of 19th century Taal
standing signboard:
(Refer to Annex for diagram and photo samples. See also related topic on
Section 14 for Electrical Guidelines, Section 15 for Lighted Sign Boards and
Section 22 for Wall-Mounted and Free-Standing Signage.)

a.) Wall-mounted Sign board : Refers to the actual sign installed / painted
on the structure. (Example: If using a modern material like Panaflex, this
includes the aluminum powder-coated black frame. If using the traditional
painted G.I. sheet, this includes the steel bar or wood frame.). Section 4.d.2.1. Section 4.d.2.2.
Section 4 d.2.1.
Kinalabasa Ballusters onion- shaped brackets ornament
kinalabasa ballusters
b.) Free-standing Signboard : This refers to signboards following the
allowed dimension of 85 cm x 85 c m which hang from mild steel posts (G.I.
pipes) which are painted black and bolted on the ground, within the property
line, to avoid accidents.

Section 22: Guidelines for Wall-Mounted or Free-Standing

SIGNAGE: Section 4. d. 2. 5.
capiz transom
a.) Before any sign is made or installed, it is necessary to submit a
preliminary design to the Municipal Engineer’s Office. Section 4.d.2.4.
Section 4 d.2.3. arches carved on doors
Acanthus Leaf detail
b.) Installation: The following acts are allowed in the installation of wall-
mounted sign boards:
Section 8 Concrete or cement flooring,
b.1. Sign boards shall be placed only at the building’s structural members quarry or paving stones & floor tiles tiles
that are sturdy enough, such as columns and adobe / plastered walls;

b.2. Methods of Installation are: nailing, bolting, screwing, punching and

riveting of signboards on wood, plaster, concrete, adobe surfaces of
buildings;

Section 8 Antique Cement tile Section 8 Antique clay tiles Section 8 antique marble flooring
b.3. Size of Hanging sign board perpendicular to the pattern in the 1900s
street / allowed pole height : (Refer to Annex for diagram
with dimensions.)

Given that the size of the standard sign board shall be 85 x 85cm;

the pole of this hanging sign board shall be installed at 3.3 meters ( or
10 feet & 10 inches) so that the height clearance from the sidewalk Section 8 Antique tiles Section 8 Section 8
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 floor when the standard-sized-sign board is hung on the pole, is 2.4
meters (or 8 feet).

It shall be hung so that it does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular

traffic and is within the property line.

Section 3.a.3. American Section 3.a.3. c.) Size / dimension of wall-mounted sign board:
Colonial house Victorian house Section 3.a.3.
American Colonial Depending on the façade and road width, the maximum size is
85 cm x 85 cm.

d.) Size of a free-standing sign board:

85 cm x 85 cm not including the G.I. frame which is 1.8 meters in

height x 1.2 meters in width (6 feet x 4 feet).

e.) Designs of Signboards / Panalfex signs :

Section 3.a.3.
e.1. Fonts /type-face / graphics: It is recommended that “antique-looking”
American Colonial fonts and designs must be used for these signs / signboards unless they
are part of a National / International chain or brand which have distinct
and copyrighted logos. However, National or International chains should
strictly adhere to using directional lighting instead of their signs being lit
from within.

f.) Materials for Sign boards:

Highly recommended materials for a “period” or antique look are: wrought-
iron, wood panels or cut-outs and G.I. sheets which are painted or varnished.
However, Panaflex materials may be allowed provided that restrictions
Section 3.a.4. mentioned above with regard to directional lighting and framing, are followed.
adobe & wood with volada

Section 3.a.4. Adobe & wood with volada

g.) Materials for FRAMES of wall-mounted, or stands
for floor- mounted free-standing sign boards:

g.1. Section 13 above states that lighted outdoor signs on pylons are
strictly prohibited in the core and buffer zone areas.

However, lighted signs may be allowed provided that it hangs from a

mild steel post (G.I. pipe) with decorative iron work at the top.
Dimensions for this mild steel (G.I. Pipe) frame should not exceed 120
cm (1.2 meters) in width (or 4 feet) and 180 cm (1.8 meters) in height
Section 3.a.5 (or 6 feet).
adobe and cement plaster with azotea Section 3.a.5
adobe azotea Section3.a.5.
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 Section 2.a. Gabaldon-Type Public School Building

g.2. Frames of wall-mounted or free-standing signboards should not

be made of plain aluminum / stainless steel (silver-colored). If the
choice of signboard framing is Aluminum, this material should be
powder-coated or painted color black only, for uniformity in
accordance with the Taal Heritage Master Plan.

Section 23: Guidelines for PAINT:

Section 3 Typology of Taal Houses
a.) The original exterior and interior finishes and its functional and decorative
features that are significant in defining its historic character, must be identified,
reproduced or maintained.

b.) The following shall be observed in painting the interior of the building:

b.1. Document existing interior paint designs such as geometric, floral, trompe
l’oeil (a drawing or painting in which objects are rendered in extremely
Section 3.a.1.
fine detail to emphasize the illusion of tactile & spatial qualities). lime, adobe and wood Section 3.a.1 Section 3.a.1.
type with volada adobe & wood house adobe & wood type
b.2. Ideally, before repainting the interior, carefully peel the layers of paint to
find the original pigments. It is recommended that the original colors are
followed.
th
c.) Popular Colors found in ancestral houses during the 19 Century which
may serv e as guidelines are:

c.1. hardwood in its natural color, varnished with a clear, flat finish
c.2. yellow ochre Section 3.a.1
Section 3.a.3.
adobe & wood house
c.3. dark pink / mauve / light pink American Colonial house
c.4. medium blue to light blue
c.5. bottle green to light olive green
c.6. white / off-white
Section 3.a.2
c.7. bone / ivory / beige brick and plaster type house

Section 24: Guidelines for Open Spaces:

a.) Parks / Plazas / Patios / Courtyards / Shrines / Landmarks / Private
Gardens : These open spaces shall be maintained in accordance with their
significance to the Town Fabric / or Historical fabric of the structure adjacent to
it. Section 3.a.3.
Section 3.a.3. American Colonial
American Colonial Section 3.a.3.
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 b.) Ground Cover: Plant unpaved areas with grass, or cover with gravel;
pebbles; river stones. Public open areas should not be left muddy and
impassable to pedestrians due to flooded areas, over-gown weeds and un-
CALF'S TONGUE- a molding CHECKER-to mark or
having pendant, tongue-like decorate with a squared pattern kept foliage.
elements carved in relief against
a flat or curved surface
b.1. Indigenous Plants: It is recommended to plant indigenous trees and
shrubs which will not harm the pavements and affect the foundations of
ances tral homes / historic monuments / old buildings.
FRET-repeated,geometric design
contained within a band or border
Examples of plants: Hibiscus (Gumamela); Bougainvilla; Palmera,
Kalachuchi; Adelfa, Santan are recommended indigenous shrubs. Talisay;
Mabolo; Kakawati: Banaba; Macopa: Manga and Santol are indigenous trees
commonly found in open spaces. Achuete, Chico, Avocado, Guava,
FLEUR-DE-LIS- a stylized 3-petaled Iris Guyabano, Cacao, Papaya, Pasotes, Malunggay, Karimbuaya and Kuchay
flower tied by an encircling band are a few of the indigenous types of edible herbs, fruit trees and vegetables.

COVE-a concave surface or

molding, esp. at the transition
from wall to ceiling
Section 25: Guidelines for Streetscapes: (Refer to Annex for
GADROON- a convex molding elaborately photo samples.)
carved with reeding or indented with
notches. Also called Godroon.
a.) For proper conservation, list the source of aesthetic or scenic impressions
along the stretches of streets.

b.) Conform or harmonize the designs of the following streetscapes to blend

with the historic fabric of the town: street and building signs; exterior façade
MEANDER-a running ornament OGEE-a molding having a profile lights / wall-mounted lamps of ancestral houses and public street lights;
consisting of an intricate variety of of a double curvein the shape of an
fretwork elongated S. Also called Gula. outdoor concrete benches; garbage receptacles, color-coded-segregation-
receptacles; street floors; plant boxes and building facades.

b.1. Garbage bins provided by the barangay or the municipal office for their
streetscape projects should have proper covers and should be color-
coded for segregation. Privately-owned garbage bins should be kept
indoors and brought out only during designated garbage-collec tion days.
SCALLOP-any of a series of curved projections forming
an ornamental border
PALMETTE- a stylized palm b.2. Concrete boxes / pits for burning garbage are strictly prohibited. It is a
leaf shape used as a decorative
element in classical art & fire and environmental hazard to burn trash in public spaces or private
architecture homes.

c.) Replace or redesign existing or modern / mediocre designs of sources of

impressions in order to enhance aesthetic or scenic values. Example: If one
is restoring a cracked sidewalk or entrance-way to their home, it may be best
STRAPWORK- ornamentation
composed of folded,crossed & to pave it with granite slabs, cement tiles which are color red; Vigan tiles,
VENETIAN DENTIL-any of a series of
interlaced bands, sometimes cut with
small rectangular blocks alternating with finished c ement with grooves (mimicking tile work), etc. instead of using
foliations
sloping surfaces on an archivolt or modern ceramic tiles or paving blocks.
molding

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 Patterns for 19th Century Architectural Details & Ornamentation
d.) Since the town has virtually very little sidewalks, it is necessary to protect
and maintain the narrow streets from obstruction and unnecessary changes in
elevations, such as the presence of steps.

d.1. For new construction, provisions for ramps for the disabled are
encouraged, as long as these fit functionally and are in harmony with
the main structure or edifice (refer to BP-344 of the National Building
Code). ARABESQUE-a complex &
ANTHEMION-An ornate design employing
ALTO RELIEVO- or high
ornament of flowers, foliage, animal &
e.) UTILITIES / ROADS: All utility improvements shall be done in relief wherein molded
Honeysuckle or Palm
forms project from the geometric figures to produce an
coordination with the THPC (Taal Heritage Preservation Council) of the background by at least half
leaves in a radiating intricate pattern
cluster.Also called
Municipal Office, barangays and concerned public and private utility agencies their depth
honeysuckle ornament.
such as BATELEC I, the cable companies, the Taal Water District and other
allied agencies.

e.1. All road improvements should be coordinated with the THPC, DPWH
and the Municipal Government. Existing widths of streets shall be
retained to preserve the town fabric of 19th century Taal.

CYMA RECTA-a cyma DENTIL-a series of closely-

having a concave part spaced,small, rectangular
Section 26: Guidelines for integrating old Architectural projecting beyond the blocks forming a molding or
projecting beneath coronas
FILIGREE or filagree -
convex part. Also called ornamental openwork of
Details with New Structures: Doric Cyma. of cornices delicate or intricate design

a.) FEATURES: The following shall be observed in allowing and maintaining

infill architecture and new structures:

a.1. repetition of details in the facades such as cornice window, door, column
moldings;
a.2. roof form; GUILLOCHE-an ornamental border formed by
a.3. size of windows and proportion of window walls; 2 or more interlaced bands around a series of
LOTUS-a representation of various aquatic
circular voids
a.4. building height; plants in the Water Lily family
a.5. materials;
a.6. color;
a.7. predominating lines of vertical, horizontal, angular and segmental arches.

Section 27: HEIGHT REGULATIONS for Roof, Azoteas,

Attics, Towers, elevated Water Tanks: RETICULATE- resembling or covered with
a network of regularly intersecting lines
ROSETTE-an ornament
The following are the height limitations of buildings / structures based on the having a generally circular
combination of parts
National Building Codes: resembling a flower or plant

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 a.) MINIMUM FLOOR LINE LEVEL:

a.1. Minimum floor line level for each floor shall be at 3.00 meters,
provided that the building / structure’s TOTAL height shall not exceed 12
SECTION 35. Effectivity Clause: This Code shall take effect
meters or be higher than the apex of the Taal Municipal Building.
immediately upon approval.
a.2. Mezzanine Floor: Minimum height shall be at 2.30 meters provided that
SECTION 36: Let copy /ies of this ordinance be furnished the Sangguniang it shall not exceed 3.00 meters.
Panlalawigan of Batangas through its Presiding Officer, Batangas City; the
National Historical Institute, Manila; Hon. Mayor Michael D. Montenegro, the a.3. Cellar and basement floor: Minimum height shall be at 2.50 meters
Municipal Engineer, the MPDC, the Municipal Treasurer, the Taal Active provided that it shall not exceed legitimate ground floor level.
Alliance Legion (T.A.A.L.); all in Taal, Batangas; and other concerned
agencies for their information and guidance.
b.) MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT:
APPROVED, 10 August 2009 in Taal, Batangas.
b.1. minimum ceiling height for legitimate floors shall be 2.70 meters from the
I hereby certify to the correctness and veracity of the foregoing quoted finished floor line;
resolution.
b.2. minimum ceiling height for mezzanine shall be 1.90 meters from the
finished floor line;

EDGARDO O. DINGLASAN b.3. minimum ceiling height for the cellar and basement shall be 2.10 meters
SB Secretary from the finished floor line.

ATTESTED:
c.) ROOF LINE (overhang)
0.40 meter to 1.20 meters from cornice is allowed but it shall not exceed
the property line

HON. JOVITO M. ALBUFERA

Municipal Vice-Mayor and d.) ATTICS shall be allowed depending on the type of roof.
Presiding Officer
Dormers shall not be allowed in new structures unless it is stylized to suit the
19th-century architecture of Taal. Dormer openings can have horizontally-
HON. MICHAEL D. MONTENEGRO placed wood slats, capiz windows, Florentine glass windows, circular windows
Municipal Mayor and air-vents.

e.) TOWERS /elevated WATER TANKS shall also be allowed in the core and
buffer zones, provided that these are enclosed and suited to the architectural
th
style of 19 -century Taal.

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 bricks, stucco, painted cement-plaster or adobe and should be designed
Section 28: Roof Types, Finishes, Eaves: not to hinder air-flow between neighboring structures. If the view of the
neighboring structures are offensive (example: laundry area of the
1. Types: neighbor), this can be treated by landscaping. The planting of Hibiscus
(Gumamela), palms, Indrian Trees, crawling vines like Sampaguita and
All ances tral houses dating from the 1800’s to the 1950’s should have Thumbergia, etc. will not hinder air flow and provide a green-wall.
corrugate galvanized iron (G.I.) roofing. Any of the following types of roof shall
be allowed for new construction. f.3.) Decorative Bamboo Picket-Fences (lattice, grid-type; picket-style fences)
are allowed only if it is supplemented by crawling vines and bushes.
a.) pitched, hip, or gable based on historical precedent, with or without
lantern-type air vents.
Section 30: Dangerous or Ruined buildings or structures /
b.) Flat-deck azoteas / balconies with balustrades and /or parapet walls. un-kept open spaces or empty lots:
Dangerous buildings are those which are structurally unsafe or not provided
2. Finishes: Roof finishes shall be any of the following types: with safe egress, or which constitute a hazard to the health, safety and public
a.) corrugated galvanized iron (Ancestral houses dating from 1800’s to welfare because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or
the 1950’s should strictly follow this roofing material.) abandonment.
b.) galvanized tile sheet (used for canopies only)
c.) clay / brick roof tiles ( This roof will be allowed for new c onstruction If any building or structure in the Municipality of Taal is found to be dangerous,
with the approval from a structural engineer.) the provisions of the National Building Code shall be applied.
d.) tiled decks (for azoteas and balconies)
e.) For new construction, asphalt shingles will be allowed only in the The Municipal Engineer’s office shall reinforce this ordinance by ordering the
buffer zones not land-marked, and in gated subdivisions. repair, vacation or clean-up, depending on the degree of danger it poses to
health, safety and life.
3. Eaves: The eaves shall be detailed and shall, whenever applicable,
conform to the following requirements for each portion enumerated herein, as Section 31: Penalty: Any person found guilty of violating this municipal
may be required by design (See Annex for photo samples): ordinance shall suffer a fine of not less that P1,000 and not more than P2,500.
He shall be given thirty (30) days from the date of the receipt of the notice and
a.) fascia / edge of roof decision of violation as determined by the concerned authority within which to
b.) downspout and gutters comply or correct the violations. Failure to comply with the requirements
c.) under eaves / soffit treatment which shall be in wood, sheet metal or within the given period shall cause the revocation of the building permit.
masonry
d.) cornice which shall be in wood or masonry SECTION 32: Repealing Clause: All ordinances and other local laws
e.) brac kets which are in contrast with this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 33: Separability Clause: If for any justified cause or reason,

Section 29: Exterior Wall: any part of the provisions of the ordinance shall be held unlawful of
unconstitutional, other parts of provisions hereof not affected shall continue to
1. GROUND / FIRST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE FACADES: be in effec t.
The requirements for the ground/first floor and mezzanine façade are:
SECTION 34: Declaration of Intent to Conform with law: This
a.) Sidings shall be reinforced concrete; concrete hollow blocks; adobe ordinance is subject to national laws, rules and regulations governing its
blocks; adobe tiles; or bricks; subject matter.

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- columns b.) Finishes for ancestral homes or new structures can be plastered adobe
- pilasters and brick; un-plastered adobe blocks; un-plastered brick; or plastered cement
- moldings / mouldings sidings with paint.
- grilles
- balconies / azoteas c.) Doors shallbe any of these types for ancestral homes and new structures:
- all paneling and carvings - wrought iron sheet and frame
- wrought-iron grilles
c.) Windows can be any of the following for the core and buffer zones: - solid wood panel doors
- solid wood plank doors
- sliding or fixed capiz panels or its equivalent with the same impression - solid wood frames with wrought iron grilles and glass can be used for new
construction / restoration provided that it blends with the architectural fabric
- wooden panels with bandeja and house fabric of the ancestral house / structure.

- wooden louvers or ventanillas d.) Windows may have grilles in any of the following types of materials /
shapes:
- glass panels (clear, etched, colored, frosted, Florentine) with wood frames - wood
- wrought-iron which may be plain, square, turned and decorated like
- sash frames shall be made of wood balusters, buntis grilles (or barrigon windows)

- steel casement window with glass panels should conform to the 19

th e.) Entrance passage for ancestral homes or new structures may have the
century architectural fabric of the ancestral home following materials:
- piedra china (antique granite slabs);
- Aluminum-framed-windows/ sliding doors for new structures shall be allowed - cement tiles, paved cement with grooves, patterned cement tiles,
only if they are powder-coated antique bronze, brown, black and enclosed - Vigan tiles, clay tiles or paving tiles (which look like Vigan tiles, but are used
with decorative wrought iron grilles painted the same color as the windows. mainly for garage areas or public spaces)
In keeping with the historic fabric of the town, no aluminum windows will be - Natural stone which is similar to Piedra China (San Esteban Stones from
allowed for ancestral homes built from the 1800’s to the 1950’s. Ilocos Sur look like Piedra China)

d.) Grilles shall be optional and may overhang up to 0.45 meters maximum 2. SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR FACADES:
from the face of the wall. It shall be made of wrought-iron, cast iron, steel or The requirements of the second and third floor facades shall consist of the
wood bars. following:

e.) Balconies which face the street shall have grilles or balusters and may a.) Materials which are allowed:
overhang by 0.80 meters maximum, provided that it is within the property line.
- wood sidings that shall be painted or varnished;
a.) Fences
- masonry sidings shall be made of the following: reinforced concrete or
f.1.) Fences which face the street should have grille work in wrought iron not concrete hollow blocks which shall be plastered and painted; un-plastered
exceeding 1.8 meters, unless the remaining existing fence or historical bricks; un-plastered adobe blocks or adobe tiles; plastered bricks; plastered
records show that a solid wall of adobe, bricks, stucco, painted cement adobe
plaster were used previously. The height of the fence should be in
proportion to the scale of the structure. b.) Detailed Decorations of the following kind for new structures shall be
submitted for approval:
f.2.) Perimeter fences on the sides and rear of the property may be made of - mullions

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