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Full support shall be provided to LGUs’ policies and programs for community development.
Emphasis is on effective land use and development control measures managed by LGUs.

Empowered under Section 5(a) of Executive Order No. 648.
Mandated to promulgate zoning and land use control standards and guidelines.
These standards govern land use plans and zoning ordinances of local governments.

A time frame (planning period) for Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) and Zoning Ordinances (ZOs) is necessary.
The time frame coincides with elected local government officials’ terms of office.
Allows LGUs to respond to new development trends and address uncontrolled land development.
Accounts for the increased demand for land for housing.
Enables integration of previously unconsidered aspects such as climate change, disaster risk reduction, forest and coastal/water uses, and heritage conservation.
Facilitates incorporation of priorities and policies of newly elected officials.

Establishes a clear policy on the time frame for CLUPs and ZOs and their review, updating, and amendment periods.
Serves as guidance for LGUs, development planners, consultants, NGOs, stakeholders, and the community.

CLUPs shall have a maximum time frame of nine (9) years.
LGUs are mandated to review, update, and amend the CLUPs every three (3) years from the date of approval.
Earlier reviews and updates are permitted as the need arises.

Zoning Ordinances shall be amended in accordance with updates or changes to the CLUPs.

The resolution took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication on January 9, 2014.
Officially effective from January 24, 2014.

Adopted by the HLURB Board on January 13, 2014, approved September 25, 2013.
Published in The Philippine Star and signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of HLURB.