Urban Development Commission Act.

Country/Territory: Barbados
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1997 (2003)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Laws of Barbados, pp. 1-24.
Long title: An Act to provide for the establishment of an Urban Development Commission for re-development and the improvement of social amenities in urban areas, and for related matters.

Subject: Land & soil
Keyword: Land-use planning Institution Urban land Expropriation
Geographical area: Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: This Act establishes the Urban Development Commission as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization. The Act also establishes the Urban Enterprise Fund and provides for the appointment of the Director of Urban Development. This Act applies only to land in urban areas that is designated by the Minister under this Act or is vested in the Commission. The Commission shall be instrumental in the development of urban areas and for this purpose may (compulsory) acquire and dispose of land. The Commission shall prepare and submit to the Minister an urban renewal plan.
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