Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 72)
The main objective of EO No. 72 is to provide for the preparation and implementation of the comprehensive land use plans of local government units (LGUs) pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991 and other pertinent laws.
Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that LGUs shall prepare their comprehensive land use plans enacted through zoning ordinances which are the primary basis for future land use.
The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLRB) is empowered to review, evaluate, and approve or disapprove land use plans of cities and municipalities.
The CDC/MDC acts as the policy recommending body of the LGU and initiates the formulation or updating of the comprehensive land use plan in consultation with the concerned community sectors.
They must be formulated, adopted, or modified in accordance with the approved provincial comprehensive land use plans.
The PLUC assists the sangguniang panlalawigan in reviewing the comprehensive land use plans of component cities and municipalities to ensure consistency with provincial plans and national policies, settle disputes, promote sustainable development, and support Urban and Housing Development Act objectives.
The powers of the HLRB to review and approve the comprehensive land use plans of component cities and municipalities have been devolved to the sangguniang panlalawigan of the province.
The review must be completed within three (3) months upon receipt; otherwise, the plans are deemed consistent with the law and valid.
The authority of the HLRB to issue locational clearances for locally-significant projects is devolved to cities and municipalities with approved comprehensive land use plans.
HLRB shall design and install an information system to monitor changes in the actual use of land resources and the implementation of comprehensive land use plans by LGUs to ensure compliance with national policies, standards, and guidelines.