Kaduna Master Plan Law, 2016

A LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF KADUNA MASTER PLAN LAW, 2016 Kaduna State of Nigeria Law No. 2016 H,4,474, 2u LL. ) BE IT ENACTED by the House of Assembly of Kaduna State as follows: 1. This Law may be cited as Kaduna Master Plan Law, 2016. 2. This Law shall come into operation on the 2g' day of 1-1/.04-4\ 2016. 3. In this Law unless the context otherwise requires: "Existing Structures" means any building, structure or development erected prior to the coming into force of this Law. "Government" means the Government of Kaduna State. "Master Plan" means the Kaduna Revised Master Plan as contained in the Schedule to this Law. "State" means Kaduna State of Nigeria. 4. The objectives of the Law are as follows: (i) To boost sustainable economic development of Kaduna State in it National, Regional, State and City perspectives. Date of Commencement Enactment Short Title Commencement Interpretation Objectives Page 1 of 4 (ii) To enhance social development, relating to poverty reduction, social well being, cohesion and equity. (iii) To improve governance in land administration which hinges on reform of Physical Planning and Community Participation in Planning Processes. (iv) To enhance sustainable use of natural resources, proper solid waste management including air, surface and ground water quality. (v) To secure property, safety from fire, natural disaster, adequate lighting, ventilation as well as promote conservation of open space for recreational purposes and avert negative environmental impact. (vi) To ensure safety of pedestrians, bicycle ways and people living with disability. 5. The Kaduna Revised Master Plan 2010-2050 (as shown in the The Schedule Schedule hereto) is hereby promulgated into Law. 6. As from the date of commencement of this Law, all land transactions and physical developments in the designated planning or urban area of Kaduna Metropolis shall be in accordance with the provision of the master plan. 7. The Government shall have the right to remove, modify, restructure or reconstruct any existing structure, building or facility in order to bring it into conformity with the master plan. PROVIDED always that the Government shall have due regard to provisions of the Land Use Act, 1978 on the payment of compensation in appropriate or deserving cases. 8. The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Agency or its Powers of KASUPDA successors is hereby vested with the power, duties and responsibilities to ensure compliance with the master plan. 9. Any person who encroaches, interferes or in any way obstructs the Offences orderly implementation of the Master Plan commits an offence and Page 2 of 4 Malam Nasir Ahmad eI-Rufa'i Governor Kaduna State. shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of six (6) months or fine of N250,000.00 or to both. 10. Any Officer charged with the responsibility of implementation of the Master Plan, who fails or collaborates with others to obstruct the Master Plan shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 3 years or a fine of N1,000,000.00 or to both not exempting administrative disciplinary procedures as contained in the Public Service Rules. 11. Any development carried out prior to coming into force of this Law Non-conformity with shall not be invalid for non-conformity with the Master Plan if the the Master Plan owner thereof can establish: (i) ownership of the property; (ii) obtaining all the necessary governmental consents and development approvals were obtained prior to the said development; and (iii) been up to date in the payment of all fees, charges and rents on the property. 12. Any Magistrate Court or such other Court that may be constituted for the purpose of this Law shall try the offender and impose such punishment and sanctions as prescribed by this Law. 13. The Master Plan shall be reviewed after every decade or within Review of Master Plan such reasonable periods as the Governor may decide. DATED AT KADUNA this 2-Zvc- day of t-t,ATA, 2016. Page 3 of 4 EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note does not form part of this Law and has no legal effect) The purpose of this Law is to promulgate the Kaduna Revised Master Plan 2016 and provide offences for its violation. This printed impression has been carefully compared with the Bill which has passed the Kaduna State House of Assembly and found to be true and correctly printed copy of the said Bill. HON. AMINU ABD L HI SHAGALI UMMA ALIYU HIKIMA Esq. (Speaker) (Clerk to the Legislature) Page 4 of 4