Faisalabad: Faisalabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Ali has approved building plans for 19 commercial plazas, matching the standard bylaws issued by the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA), a news source reported.
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The DC gave his approval while presiding over a meeting held with a high-level design committee to review the building plans submitted for construction of planned commercial plazas in the city. The meeting was attended by senior officials representing the Faisalabad Municipal Corporation, Faisalabad Development Authority, Water and Sanitation Authority, Civil Defence, Rescue 1122, Civil Defence Department, and expert architect Shah Nawaz.
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The meeting reviewed building plans submitted by developers of 28 structures, of which 19 were sanctioned for approval — as they had adhered to the standard building bylaws, as well as the related terms and conditions. The owners of the remaining buildings were notified to make the necessary changes to meet the standard regulations applicable on their properties.
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Addressing the meeting, the Faisalabad DC said that high-rise buildings should add value to Faisalabad’s skyline and make it beautiful. For this purpose, he is keen to only approve the projects that meet these specific requirements. In addition, he vowed that the projects that fail to address issues regarding parking spaces will not be granted an approval; unless they resolve these problems first.