Definitions
2.  In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —
“appropriate geographical sector”, in relation to any land, means the geographical sector set out in the plans in the Second Schedule within which the land falls;
“equivalent plot ratio”, in relation to any area, means the numerical value obtained by multiplying the maximum density specified in the Master Plan in relation to that area by a factor of 0.0056;
“floor area” means —
(a)the gross area of all covered floor space (whether within or outside a building and whether or not enclosed) measured between party walls including the thickness of external walls where there are such walls; and
(b)the gross area of floor space in an open area used as a beer garden, drive-in, eating area or for other similar commercial purposes,
but excludes any covered area as specified by the Minister;
“land” includes buildings and any estate or interest in or right over land;
“land area” means the area of a development site as calculated by the competent authority from any plan submitted under section 13 of the Act or section 10(4) of the repealed Planning Act (Cap. 232, 1990 Ed.);
“rate” means the rate specified in Part II of the First Schedule;
“Use Group” means a Use Group in Part I of the First Schedule;
“1958 Master Plan” means the Master Plan that was originally submitted to and approved by the Governor in Council on 5th August 1958 under the provisions of Part IV of the Singapore Improvement Ordinance (Cap. 259, 1955 Ed.);
“1982 Master Plan” means the 1958 Master Plan as amended under section 6(1) of the repealed Planning Act (Cap. 232, 1990 Ed.) prior to 24th April 1982.