Section 2. Definitions. —
As used in this Decree, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings or definitions:
"Development Plan" refers to the document/documents, including maps, charts and other materials embodying goals and proposals for the overall socio-economic growth and development of an area. The term covers both national and regional development plans.
"Human Settlements" means the habitat or built environment of human beings encompassing both rural and urban areas where man settles himself to live."
"Human Settlements Approach" means the physical planning, improvement, and management of human settlements. This includes consideration of shelter and related facilities which affect habitability and efficiency from the viewpoints of quality of life and economic and social opportunity.
"Human Settlements Plan" refers to the major goals, objectives, and policies for the planning of human settlements, translated into a broad program of physical planning activities, programs and projects, including its phasing, priorities, and financing.
"Land Resource Management" means the formulation of policies and programs relating to the general use of land, the preparation of land use, plans, reflecting these policies and programs; the coordination of efforts relating to land resources among government agencies and between various levels of government, and the administration of programs and implementation of mechanisms in support of these policies.
"Local Planning Bodies" refer to the existing offices or agencies or those which may be created in the future which are lawfully entrusted with physical planning functions in the local governments.
"Physical Planning" means the art and science of ordering and managing the use of land and its environment and the character and siting of buildings and communication routes so as to secure the maximum practicable degree of economy, convenience and beauty.
"Pilot or Experimental Projects" refers to any undertaking, activity, or operation, of more or less limited duration, involving investments carried out with the end in view of trying out alternative and innovative approaches to managing and planning human settlements.
"Planned Area for New Development" refers to any areas/area identified and segregated for overall and integrated planning and development as a single unit or physical area.
"Regional Planning Bodies" refer to the existing offices or agencies such as the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) or those which may be created in the future which are lawfully entrusted with physical planning functions in the region.