Edificables

Edificables refers to land areas where construction is legally permissible under the applicable urban planning regulations. A plot is edificable when the local planning framework designates it for building purposes and sets the conditions that govern construction. These conditions typically specify the maximum built area or floor area ratio, the permitted height, required setbacks, and parking requirements. The exact definitions and measurements vary by jurisdiction, but the concept generally ties land use, density, and height limits within a planning regime.

Edificability depends on factors such as zoning designation, environmental constraints, geotechnical conditions, slope, flood risk, and the availability of urban services. Even within an edificable designation, parts of a plot may be restricted due to setbacks, easements, or protected areas. Changes to zoning or master plans can modify rights, subject to administrative procedures.

Economically, the designation signals development potential and affects land value and investment decisions. In some contexts, edificable land is contrasted with suelo urbanizable, suelo urbano, or suelo no urbanizable, reflecting different stages of planning and development rights. The precise scope is jurisdictional and governed by local laws and planning codes.