Article 43. The procedure for the development of an alternative master plan of a settlement

An alternative master plan of a settlement is a design and scientific document developed on the initiative and at the expense of the subjects of public control who do not agree with the proposed master plan of the settlement.

The initiator of the alternative master plan of a settlement shall apply to the local authority with a written statement requesting the recognition of its master plan of the settlement as an alternative master plan.

After receiving a written application, the local authority, considering the degree of readiness of the current master plan of the settlement, decides on whether to recognize it as an alternative master plan and submit for public review and consultation, or decline it with the reasoned justification.

The decision to refuse to recognize a master plan of a settlement as an alternative master plan may be appealed against in the manner prescribed by Article 39 of this Code.

Development, examination, approval and public consultation of an alternative master plan of a settlement are carried out in the manner prescribed by this Code.

If a master plan of a settlement is recognized as an alternative master plan, the initiator shall be reimbursed for the costs associated with its development.