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1. Building Height Limits (Maximum)

Location / Zoning

Max Height

Notes

General rule across Bali

15 meters

Applies almost everywhere unless stated otherwise

Denpasar & urban areas

2–3 floors max

Especially near temples or traditional areas

Near coastline

Often 12 meters or less

Coastal areas may have stricter limits

Next to Pura (temples)

Building must not be taller than the temple

Very strictly enforced in traditional areas

Important:

Height is measured from the lowest natural ground level to the highest point of the roof (not the floor count). Sloped land must use the lowest point.

2. Maximum Building Coverage (KDB)

KDB = Koefisien Dasar Bangunan = % of land that can be developed

Zoning Type

Typical KDB

Example (on 1000m² land)

Residential (Yellow)

60%

You can build on 600m²

Tourism (Pink)

60–70%

Often flexible if approved

Commercial (Red)

Up to 80%

But setbacks still apply

Agricultural / Green Zones

0%

No legal development allowed

3. Minimum Setbacks (GSB – Garis Sempadan Bangunan)

Defines the required distance between your building and the land boundaries:

Border Type

Minimum Distance

Front (road)

5 meters

Side & rear

1.5 – 3 meters

River / water

10–15 meters

Cliff or coast

20–100 meters depending on location

These are typical guidelines, but local authorities may enforce slightly different distances.

4. Minimum Plot Size Requirements

Usage Type

Minimum Land Size

Private home

100–200 m² (varies by region)

Rental villa / tourism

300–500 m² (recommended for PBG + license)

Commercial building

200+ m² usually accepted

Hotel license (PMA)

1,000 m² and above preferred

Note: Many banjars (local communities) won’t support villas on plots smaller than 3 are (300 m²).

5. Parking Requirements

• 1 parking space per unit / villa
• Driveway access must be minimum 3–4 meters wide
• Larger projects must provide on-site parking area

6. Green Space Requirements

You must keep 30–40% of land as open/green space (not built).

This is part of KLB (Koefisien Lantai Bangunan) and SPPL (environmental compliance).

7. Environmental Documents

Even small projects require:

• SPPL: For buildings under 500 m²
• UKL-UPL: For larger or commercial builds
• AMDAL: For major hotels or tourism projects

8. Drainage & Septic

• Mandatory to build sealed septic tanks + soak pits
• Required on-site drainage to avoid flooding neighbors
• In some zones, you’ll need to present plumbing diagrams for PBG

9. Material & Cultural Restrictions

• Traditional areas (desa adat) may require:
   
• • Balinese architecture style
  • Traditional materials (natural stone, alang-alang)
  • No metal roofs or bright modern façades
• Must maintain harmony with cultural and religious sites

10. Special Areas with Stricter Rules

• Ubud, Sidemen, parts of Canggu: Stricter height + style controls
• South Bali Coastal Zones (Uluwatu, Cemagi, Berawa): Coastal protection buffers
• Near temples or pura: Full ban on tall buildings or structures with “dominance”

Other Notes:

• All buildings must follow PBG (building approval) process via SIMBG
• SLF (Building Worthiness Certificate) is required after completion to legally rent or use the building
• Banjar approval is informally required in most areas to avoid local issues