Actions BELIZE
short-term
A successful zoning ordinance will require continuous monitoring and enforcement, so the capacity of Belize City to regulate the land use will be another challenge. Code enforcement will be a necessary capacity to develop. Yet the benefits from zoning for public health, well-being and safety make the effort to undertake it well worth it. Implementation of zoning regulations may require the city to change or create legislation to permit zoning (e.g., in the United States, enabling legislation is required in each state to permit zoning regulations). Updates to existing laws may be needed as well. Actions: Review and reconcile national land use laws and existing plans within the city that guide land use and development, e.g., House of Culture Plan and Community Planning Assistance Team: Yarborough Revitalization Initiative (see highlight page); Consider additional codes and ordinances, such as:
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Design guidelines