Ebonyi State Town and Country Planning Law [CAP. 145].

This Town and Country Planning Law [CAP. 145] establishes the legal framework for town and country planning in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It establishes planning authorities responsible for creating and enforcing planning schemes. These schemes control land development and use to ensure proper sanitation, amenity, and convenience, and to protect areas of architectural, historical, or natural significance. The Law outlines the process for preparing, publishing, and obtaining approval for these schemes from the Commissioner. It also grants Authorities powers to regulate interim development, acquire land, and carry out works necessary to implement the schemes.
The Law further details financial provisions, allowing Authorities to impose rates and manage funds, subject to Commissioner approval. It establishes mechanisms for compensating individuals whose property is adversely affected by a scheme and for recovering "betterment" from those whose property value increases due to a scheme. The Law also includes provisions for legal procedures for resolving disputes, offences and penalties for non-compliance, and miscellaneous matters such as the rehousing of displaced persons and the redistribution of land holdings.