- A brief profile for department or unit
We are responsible for all physical settlements and spatial integration. The department makes sure all physical building and spatial features are in proper order and necessary measures are put in place to ensure a well-organized spatial integration. The long term objective is to promote sustainable spatially integrated, balanced and orderly development of human settlements within the municipality.
- Vision, mission and objectives of the department or unit.
Vision: To become a unique, technically capable and proactive entity who is able to contribute effectively to the rational development of sustainable human settlement.
Mission: To plan, manage and promote harmonious sustainable and cost effective development of human settlement in the municipality and country in accordance with sound environment and planning principles.
Objectives: To promote a sustainable, spatially integrated and orderly development of human settlement
Improve public awareness on building permit procedures
Strengthen the human and institutional capacities of effective land use planning and management.
- Functions/responsibilities/activities carried out by the unit/department( this may be supported with pictures if any)
Preparation of spatial plans:
- Spatial development framework
- Structure plan, local plan
- Rezoning and change of use
- Plan revision and amendments
- Layout extracts
- Site selection
- Regularization
- Processing development and building permit
- Provision of certified true copies planning documents
- Permit
- Provision of planning advisory services
- Projects/trainings/workshops/programs organized by the department( support with pictures if any)
- Any relevant information for public consumption.
We used to be known as the Town and Country planning but we are now known as the Physical Planning department. All land related issues must pass through this office before anywhere else. NB. Activities within the department/unit should update