HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyawi
The Taza community is witnessing noticeable changes in urban planning management recently, with the current municipal council moving towards stricter control over the procedures for granting building permits and reorganizing this sector, which has been the subject of discussion and criticism for years by those following local affairs.
According to local sources, the presidency of the municipal council, headed by Mounir Chnater, has taken a series of measures aimed at controlling the process of issuing permits related to construction and subdivisions, while emphasizing respect for the legal and regulatory provisions governing urban planning. These steps fall within efforts aimed at reducing the manifestations of imbalances that were recorded in the management of this file in previous periods, as confirmed by local actors. Observers of community affairs indicate that the urban planning file is one of the most sensitive files within the territorial communities, given its direct link to the organization of the urban area, the protection of public property, and ensuring respect for the building regulations in force. Tightening control in this area is also an essential step to enhance transparency and ensure equal opportunities among users. In this context, sources from within the council confirm that the current stage is characterized by adopting a stricter approach in studying permit files, while ensuring that they are subject to the applicable legal procedures, with the aim of putting an end to any practices that may affect the principle of transparency or open the field for unregulated construction. Those interested in managing local affairs believe that the success of this approach remains contingent on the continuity of reforms and the strengthening of monitoring and follow-up mechanisms, in addition to involving various stakeholders in the urban planning sector to ensure balanced urban development that respects the laws governing the field.
