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Resources

Reference Library

The official RC-2023-E regulation and the per-municipality zoning regime.

Calculation Tools

RC-2023-E Calculators

Technical calculations based on the Joint Regulation for any project: residential, commercial or tourist.

UBV Density Calculator
Unidades Básicas de Vivienda máximas por zona y área de solar
Zoning District
Lot Area
UBV Manual Optional
unidades
Mix de Unidades Total: 0 / UBV
TypeQty. ParkingTotal
Efficiency / Studio
≤ 500 sq ft
1.0 esp.0
1 Bedroom
500–800 sq ft
1.0 esp.0
2 Bedrooms
800–1,200 sq ft
1.5 esp.0
3 Bedrooms
1,200–1,600 sq ft
2.0 esp.0
4+ Bedrooms / Penthouse
≥ 1,600 sq ft
2.0 esp.0
El total de unidades excede las UBV máximas permitidas para esta zona y área de solar.
Max. UBV
Select zone
Units
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Parking Total
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minimum spaces
Lot Area
Parking Breakdown
Efficiency0 × 1 = 0 sp.
1 Bedroom0 × 1 = 0 sp.
2 Bedrooms0 × 1.5 = 0 sp.
3 Bedrooms0 × 2 = 0 sp.
4+ Bedrooms0 × 2 = 0 sp.
Total required0 spaces
Used Density
Using — / — UBV
0
Referencia RC §8.1: 1 esp. para Studio y 1BR · 1.5 para 2BR · 2 para 3BR+. Las fracciones se redondean al entero superior. Para proyectos de más de 50 unidades o en zonas históricas, consulta con la JP o el municipio.
Parking by Use Calculator
Table §8.1 RC-2023-E — minimum required spaces
Project Uses
UseQuantityRatio RCSpaces
Apartamentos 1BR× 10
Apartamentos 2BR× 1.50
Apartamentos 3BR+× 20
Oficinas (por 1,000 sq ft)× 30
Comercio Minorista (1,000 sqft)× 40
Restaurante (1,000 sq ft)× 100
Hotel / Lodging (habitaciones)× 10
Industrial Area (1,000 sq ft)× 1.50
Total Required Spaces0
Summary
Total Minimum Spaces
0
espacios de estacionamiento
Espacios Accesibles ADA (10%)
0
mínimo 1 si total ≥ 1
Nota: Los ratios son de referencia según RC-2023-E §8.1. Los municipios autónomos pueden tener requisitos distintos. Para usos mixtos, suma los requerimientos de cada uso individualmente.
Buildable Area Calculator
Coverage area, ABP and estimated max height
Lot Area
% Coverage
% ABP
Altura por Planta (m)
Enter your district parameters or use those from the UBV Calculator. ABP is divided by footprint area to estimate the maximum number of floors.
Huella Máx.
ABP Total
Plantas Est.
máximo teórico
Altura Est.
metros
Area Breakdown
Lot area
Non-buildable area (yards)
Huella edificada (ocupación)
ABP total construible
Plantas estimadas (ABP ÷ huella)
Area Unit Converter
Conversion between m², sq ft, cuerdas, acres and varas cuadradas
Ingresa un Valor
Equivale a
Ingresa un valor para convertir
UnitResultSymbolNotes
Metros cuadradosSistema Internacional
Pies cuadradossq ft1 sq ft = 0.0929 m²
Cuerdascdas1 cuerda PR = 3,930.395 m²
Acresac1 acre = 4,046.86 m²
Varas cuadradas1 vara PR = 0.8359 m · 1 v² = 0.699 m²
Metros lineales (si cuadrado)m (lado)√ del área — aproximación
La cuerda puertorriqueña equivale a 3,930.395 m² y es la unidad de medida de tierra más común en PR. Las varas cuadradas se usan en documentos históricos de propiedad.
Yard Rule Calculator (H ÷ 5)
Determines the minimum yard setback based on building height — RC §7.2
Número de Plantas
Altura por Planta (m)
District Minimum Setback (m)
Delantero
 
Lateral
 
Posterior
Resultados
Altura Total del Edificio
metros
Valor H ÷ 5
metros (regla RC)
Retiro Requerido por Patio
YardDistrict Min.H÷5Apply
Delantero
Lateral
Posterior
RC §7.2: Yard setback cannot be less than building height divided by 5. The greater of the district minimum and H÷5 applies.
78 Municipios

Municipalities of Puerto Rico

Select a municipality to see its zoning regime, whether it is autonomous or directly applies the RC, and access the available zoning map.

Referencia Técnica

Glossary of Districts and Terms

The 9 RC-2023-E classification districts with parameters, plus definitions of the most-used technical terms.

Términos Técnicos del RC

Definiciones

Official Documents

Joint Regulation RC-2023-E

Download the official regulation, browse main sections and review the equivalencies table between districts.

Joint Regulation for the Evaluation and Issuance of Permits Related to Development, Land Use and Business Operations

Consolidated OGPe regulation in effect since June 16, 2023. Applies across Puerto Rico, except autonomous municipalities with their own regulations.

Edition E Effective: Jun 16, 2023 OGPe Planning Board
Regulation Structure

Secciones Principales

Equivalencies Table

RC Districts Comparison

Key parameters for all classification districts in a single table for quick comparison.

Recursos adicionales: Planning Board de PR — jp.pr.gov · OGPe — ogpe.pr.gov · DTOP — dtop.pr.gov · Para consultas de catastro: crim.pr.gov
Not downloading? If the direct link does not work, access the PDF at the official OGPe site or download it from the Department of State (Reg. No. 9233).
Referencia Técnica

Glossary of Districts and Terms

The 9 RC-2023-E classification districts and definitions of the most-used technical terms.

Términos y Definiciones

RC Vocabulary

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Distance0 m
Area
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Lot data
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Document Generator

Parameter Table del Proyecto

Complete the 4 steps to generate your parameter table ready to print or include in construction plans.

1
Zone and Use
2
Parameters and Preview
3
Project Data
4
Print / Guardar PDF
Zoning District and Use
Select the RC zone and the proposed use of the project
Zoning District
Uso Existing en la Propiedad
Enter the Property ValuesEditable
Permitted values are filled automatically from the RC
Parameter Cap. Permitted (RC) Existing Proposed Complies
Select a district in Step 1 to load parameters.
Vista Previa del Reporte

This is how the table will look. Complete the following steps to print.

Select a district in Step 1 to see the preview.
Project Data
Property identification — appears on the report
Nombre / Descripción del Proyecto
Project Address
Municipality
Número de Catastro
Número de Caso JP
Plan Sheet
Project Notes
Report Date
Professional Information
Aparecerá en el encabezado del reporte — Nombre y correo requeridos
Nombre del Profesional *
Correo Electrónico *
Nombre de la Firma
Licencia / Colegiación
Teléfono
Ciudad / Municipio del Profesional
Your information is saved in this browser to streamline future lookups. When you generate the report, your name, email, signature and project catastro are securely recorded in our platform so we can provide a better service and notify you of Joint Regulation updates.
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Revisa la vista previa y guarda como PDF desde el diálogo de impresión.

When printing, choose "Save as PDF" in the dialog. Recommended: letter paper (8.5" × 11"), portrait orientation.

La vista previa final aparecerá aquí al completar los campos.
Construction Sign

Sign Maker

Generate the project sign (rótulo de construcción) required by OGPe. Standard format 4' × 2' horizontal, in Spanish. The preview updates as you type; export to JPG ready for printing.

Municipal contact (optional)

If the municipality has its own permit office (autonomous munis like Ponce, San Juan, etc.), add their address below. Leave blank if the project goes through OGPe only.

Recommended print: 4' × 2' (48" × 24"), horizontal, on weather-resistant material. The JPG is sized at 100 DPI on the final print dimensions.
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