Definition of "City plan"

Large scale map of an urban area detailing land use. City plans are essential for projecting the growth, development, and redevelopment of the urban area. The major objective of a city plan is to have compatible uses, using the zoning law, as well as to preserve important environmental, topographical, and historical features of an area.

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