Legislative Decree No. 1/2006 approving the Territorial and Urban Planning.

This Legislative Decree, consisting of fifty Sections (Bases), approves the Territorial and Urban Planning. In particular, it aims at performing the following activities: a) strengthen national cohesion and ensuring equal opportunities for citizens in access to infrastructure, equipment, services and urban functions; b) promote the integrated valorization of the diversities of the national territory; c) ensure the rational use of natural resources, preservation of the environmental balance, humanization of cities and functionality of spaces; d) protect historical, cultural and natural heritage; e) promote the quality of life and promote the development of economic, social and cultural activities; f) rehabilitate and modernize urban centres; g) safeguard and enhance the potentiality of rural areas, combating desertification and encouraging the creation of income-generating activities; h) ensure the civil protection of the population by preventing the effects of natural disasters or human action; i) ensure the harmonious and balanced development of regions; j) ensure the sizing and location of infrastructures and equipment; k) guarantee the availability of land for economic activities, public spaces and building.