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Law No. 784 of 5 October 1984.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio de Janeiro
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Establishes norms for the previous State approval of land parcelling projects for urban purposes in the areas declared of special interest for environmental protection.
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Land-use planning Protected area Use restrictions
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Law establishes the norms for the previous State approval of land parcelling projects for urban purposes in the areas declared of special interest for environmental protection. The Law, composed of 5 articles, individuates the binding norms for the approval process focused on vegetation protection, soil natural composition and conservation of lakes, ponds, lagoons, water courses and their related waterfront zones. It identifies the constructions forbidden in the areas declared of special interest for environmental protection and foresees the interdiction for properties built infringing this law. The Government is empowered to declare the areas of special interest for environmental protection.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.lei.adv.br