Article 40. Public review of master plans of settlements

Public review of a master plan of a settlement includes its study and assessment of its alignment with the rights and legitimate interests of legal entities and individuals, the interests of society and the state.

Public examination of master plans of settlements is carried out on the initiative and application of the subjects of public control submitted to the Government bodies in the field of urban planning activities, conducting public consultation, with justification of the need for a public review.

An application for a public review of the master plan of the settlement is accepted by a Government body in the field of urban planning activities within fifteen days after the end of the relevant public consultation.

Public review is carried out on a voluntary basis, at the expense of the subjects of public control, sponsorship funds or other sources not prohibited by law.

Based on the results of a public reviews of master plan of a settlement, final document is prepared, which is submitted to a Government body in the field of urban planning and to the customer.

The customers of the master plans of settlements submit their replies to the final documents of public reviews of master plans of settlements to the Government body in the field of urban planning activities, which makes the final decision on its approval.

The Government body in the field of urban planning, which makes the final decision on the approval of master plans of settlements, along with the results of public consultations, considers recommendations given in final documents of public reviews.