The dimensions of an industrial land parcel play a crucial role in supporting scalable development, allowing for future expansion, efficient layout design, and compliance with zoning norms. The right size, shape, frontage, and depth of the site help accommodate factories, warehouses, loading bays, circulation paths, and utilities in a cost-effective and regulation-compliant manner.
1. Minimum Area Requirements
- For small and medium industries, a site size of 0.5 to 2 acres may be sufficient for initial operations.
- For scalable and large-scale operations, 5 acres and above is typically preferred.
- Larger parcels (10–50+ acres) are ideal for multi-unit industrial parks, logistics hubs, or assembly plants.
2. Frontage and Access Width
- A minimum frontage of 30 to 60 meters is desirable for truck entry, visibility, and circulation.
- For scalable designs involving multiple docks, wider frontages of 100+ meters support phased expansion.
- Internal roads should allow for an 18 to 24-meter width for two-way heavy vehicle movement.
3. Site Depth and Buildable Layout
- A site depth of 100 to 250 meters helps in optimizing factory layouts with multiple production lines or warehouse rows.
- Rectangular plots with a depth-to-frontage ratio of 1.5:1 to 3:1 are ideal for scalable buildings and yard space.
- Irregular-shaped plots can increase construction complexity and reduce usable area.
4. Setback and Coverage Accommodation
- Zoning codes often require minimum setbacks of 6–15 meters on all sides.
- Sites should have enough area to accommodate 60% to 70% ground coverage while maintaining required green buffers and internal roadways.
- Additional space should be available for utilities, parking, stormwater, and fire safety access.
5. Modularity and Expansion Potential
- Sites supporting modular expansion should allow clear space for additional sheds, auxiliary units, or vertical stacking.
- Corner plots or sites with dual road access enable flexible circulation and better phasing of operations.
- A scalable site should allow for phased construction without disrupting current operations.
