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Ministerial Decree No. 79 on approval of general principles and procedures of land zoning.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Cultural heritage Hazards Erosion Flood Land-use planning Protection of environment Zoning
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force upon signature.
Abstract

This Decree determines every zone throughout the entire territory of Azerbaijan and specifies the general principles of these zones separately. This Decree sets forth rules and regulations of determining plots of land for industries, residences, cultural structure, roads, intersections, green areas and other construction areas, considering the impacts of earthquakes, landslides, floods and other natural and man-made disasters and in addition, principles of usage of these areas. Methods for land zoning shall be in two ways in accordance with the principles of environmental protection, efficient use of the resources, historical and cultural heritage and population, such as: zoning throughout the entire territory and zoning throughout the city and other settlements.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Land Code of Azerbaijan.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land reform, Land tenure, Public land, Ownership, Lease, Land valuation, Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Tax/levy, Survey/mapping, Cadastre/land registration, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX