What is a Structure Plan in Ivorian urban planning?
Urban planning document that applies to an area, neighborhood, or sector not covered by a Master Urban Plan (PUD / Plan d'Urbanisme Directeur). It enables the planning and development of areas that are not yet structured.
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Legal Definition
The Structure Plan is defined by Law No. 2020-624 of August 14, 2020 as the urban planning tool that applies to a zone, district, or sector not covered by a Master Urban Plan (PUD — Plan d'Urbanisme Directeur).
Role
The Structure Plan fills the gap left by the absence of a Master Urban Plan in certain areas. It enables:
- Planning the development of zones undergoing development
- Defining the broad planning guidelines for a specific sector
- Guiding urban planning decisions in the absence of more detailed planning documentation
Place in the Hierarchy
It sits between the Master Urban Plan (general framework for an agglomeration) and the Detailed Urban Plan (fine-grained organization of a district).
Sources juridiques
Loi n°2020-624 du 14 août 2020 instituant le Code de l'Urbanisme et du Domaine Foncier Urbain, Article 86.
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