FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOWN PLANNING SERVICES

  • Preparation of Annual and Strategic Plans (formulation of policies, investment policies, infrastructure
  • development plans, and growth management strategies)
  • Land Use Planning and Zoning
  • Development Control (Regulate and monitor developments to ensure compliance with approved plans
  • and planning laws).
  • Preparation of layout plans and site plans (industrial, commercial, and residential) in accordance with
  • the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12].
  • Land Surveys (Conduct topographic, cadastral, and tachymetric surveys of public and private facilities
  • for planning, design, and development purposes).
  • Transport Management (Develop and manage transport and traffic systems to ensure efficiency).
  • Preparation of statutory plans (e.g., master plans, local subject plans, local development plans, etc.)
  • in accordance with the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12].”
  • Stakeholder and Community Consultations
  • Recommendation of areas for urban renewal and urban regeneration initiatives