Planning and Zoning Act 1987.

Country/Territory: Marshall Islands
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1987 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for: (a) planning in land water use; (b) the promotion of the health, safety and general welfare of the people; (c) the creation of zones in municipal areas in order to lessen the congestion and to secure safety from fire and other hazards; (d) the regulation and control of the construction of buildings and the prevention of overcrowding of land; and (e) matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Subject: Land & soil, Water
Keyword: Land-use planning Zoning Expropriation Basic legislation Basin/catchment/watershed Water conservation zone
Geographical area: Oceania

Abstract: The Act provides for the planning of land and water use and the creation of zones for specific purposes. Section 3 sets out the tasks of the Chief Planner, who shall be an adviser in planning to central and local authorities. Every local government council shall establish a planning commission in accordance with section 4. The mayor shall be chairman of the commission. A commission shall examine and decide on matters in the framework of this Act. All local government offices have a planning offi
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