Republic of the Philippines
Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Article 2
Land Use Planning
Section 112.01. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Municipality and its accompanying Zoning Ordinance are hereby adopted.
The Municipal Government shall continue to update or revise as may be necessary the Municipal Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance in order to address the current trends and changing needs and demands of the local constituents while being consistent with the guidelines stipulated in the National Land Use Act (NaLUA).
Section 112.02. On the Development of Human Settlements. The continuing review of the Municipal Land Use Plan shall be pursued on the basis of an orderly and efficient development of human settlements while preserving the integrity of the environment. To this end, the establishment of areas for solid waste disposal, urban forest and open or green spaces and recreational areas where people can commune with the environment shall be prioritized. Amid the complexities of urban life, the Municipal Government shall recognize the need for sustained environmental soundness within communities and maintenance of a healthy populace.
Section 112.03. Industrial Zones and Urban Centers. Industrial zones and urban centers shall be buffered away from human settlements in the Municipality and shall be located in areas as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. Moreover, industries shall incorporate into their development plans adequate and efficient sanitation procedures/programs, waste treatment facilities and effluent discharge systems to avoid undesirable demographic consequences. The absence of such waste disposal and management systems shall be sufficient ground to disapprove the industrial project.
Section 112.04. The Zoning Review Committee. The Zoning Review Committee created by the Municipal Development Council pursuant to an adopted Ordinance No. 394-97 from time to time shall review the Zoning Ordinance for the following purposes:
1. Determine amendments or revisions necessary in the Zoning Ordinance because of changes that might have been introduced in the Comprehensive Municipal Development Plan.
2. Determine changes to be introduced in the Comprehensive Municipal Development Plan in the light of permits given, and exceptions and variances granted.
3. Identify provisions of the Zoning Ordinance that are difficult to enforce or are unworkable.
To this end, the Committee shall recommend to the Sangguniang Bayan through the Office of the Municipal Mayor the necessary legislative amendments and the needed changes in the plan as a result of the review conducted.
Section 112.05. Creation of the Land Use Information and Monitoring Center. There shall be created in the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) a Land Use Information and Monitoring Center which shall be responsible for the following:
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