Law No. 85/IV/93 of 16 June 1993 defining national territories and urban planning.

This Law defines national territory planning, town and country planning in compliance with article 186, point (b) and article 187, paragraph 2, point (e) of the Constitution. This Act is divided into 8 chapters establishing classifications and definitions of urban territories (Chap. I). It also establishes that national and municipal construction activities must respect the environment. Chapters II and III deal with legislative planning, building typologies, etc. Chapter IV deals with urban and non-urban soils, defining their use, etc. Chapter V establishes that activities must respect the prescribed planning purposes and consider the programs of interested public entities. Concession contracts are concluded under the supervision of municipal authorities.