CLUP
Also known as: CLUP · Comprehensive Land Use Plan · Zoning Map
Definition
CLUP (Comprehensive Land Use Plan) is the primary local government planning document in the Philippines that details the spatial allocation and zoning regulations of a city or municipality. Regulated by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), the CLUP translates local socioeconomic and physical development goals into a land-use map, serving as the legal basis for local zoning ordinances. (Official Gazette)
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
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| Wikipedia | Comprehensive Land Use Plan |
| Wikidata | N/A |
| DBpedia | N/A |
| ProductOntology | N/A |
| Wiktionary | N/A |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | Land use — Planning — Philippines |
| MeSH | N/A |
| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | CLUP Comprehensive Land Use Plan zoning Philippines |
| ConceptNet | N/A |
| OpenCyc | N/A |
Also Known As
- CLUP
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Zoning Map
Examples and Analogies
- Manila CLUP: The local municipal ordinance defining commercial, residential, and institutional land zones in the City of Manila.
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The main canonical article details the full legal requirements, enactment process, and structural parts of a CLUP.
Usage Scenarios
1. Verifying zoning compliance
A developer checks the local CLUP to verify if a raw land parcel is zoned for commercial high-rise use before purchase. (Source)
2. Drafting a zoning amendment
A city planning officer drafts a zoning amendment proposal to update the local CLUP to accommodate a new industrial zone. (Source)
Strategies
- Cross-reference local CLUP maps with the main Comprehensive Land Use Plan article for national regulatory standards.
- Consult the local government unit’s planning department to view the active CLUP map before investing in raw land.
Security and Safety Measures
- Ensure all land acquisitions conform to local CLUP classifications to avoid illegal construction and demolition orders.
- Verify the validity period of the local CLUP, as cities are required to update plans every ten years.
Historical Context
The requirement for local governments to draft a CLUP was established under the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160). It was further regulated under Republic Act No. 11201, which placed CLUP approvals under the oversight of the DHSUD. The plan acts as the legal roadmap for local municipal development. (Official Gazette) (Source)
Challenges and Controversies
Outdated CLUP Maps
Many municipalities operate under outdated CLUP maps, causing mismatches with modern commercial real estate development.
Zoning Disputes
Conflicting interpretations of CLUP zone boundaries can lead to legal disputes between developers and local planning boards.
Related Topic
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Zoning
- Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development
- Local Government Unit