Norton Town Council (Environmental Management) By-laws, 2019 (S.I. 237). Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Environmental planning Environmental standards Inspection Pollution control Protection of environment Waste management Wetlands EIA Policy/planning Standards Sustainable use Freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract These By-laws are made by the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing in accordance with the Urban Councils Act. The By-laws apply within the area under the jurisdiction of the Norton Town Council. The Council shall prepare an and adopt a local environmental action plan. In preparing this plan, the Council shall ensure that the process is participatory by consulting all relevant stakeholders including residents, the business sector, etc; and shall also place a copy of the proposed plan for public exhibition, among others. The Council is to take account of the following principles in developing the plan, including; adequate stakeholder consultation and participation; identification of environmental priorities and objectives; preparation of strategies and action plans; monitoring and evaluation; resource degradation; hazardous waste; economic factors; national and spatial factors, among others. The By-laws provide that when formulating an environmental action plan, Council may consider designating some areas for urban agriculture, as waste management sites, as conservation of natural resources in urban areas, etc. Project developers are also mandated conduct environmental impact assessments. There are provisions for the protection of wetlands; similarly, a licence from the Environmental Management Agency is required for the collection of gravel, stones, sand, pebbles, clay, lime, etc. A licence is also required prior to the conduct of any activities which shall emit substances in the air and cause air pollution. Full text English