This unit is typically a central component of the Department of Urban Planning, Technical Services, and Environment, which handles all matters related to territorial development, infrastructure, housing, and land occupation.
Core Missions and Responsibilities
The unit’s work is crucial for ensuring harmonious, controlled, and legal physical development across the municipal territory.
| Mission Category | Key Responsibilities |
| Land Use Planning | Elaborate, update, and implement urban planning documents, such as development master plans, land occupation plans, and local urbanization schemes. |
| Construction Permits | Process and issue technical opinions for various permits: building permits, demolition permits, and land subdivision permits (permis de lotir). |
| Site Inspections & Control | Monitor and control construction sites to ensure compliance with approved plans, zoning regulations, and safety/hygiene standards |
| Housing & Infrastructure | Work with technical services to plan and implement projects for municipal roads, public lighting, and the development of habitable spaces. |
| Public Domain Management | Regulate the occupation and use of the communal public domain, including street alignment and control of encroachments. |
| Address System | Name and address streets, public places, and buildings to improve public service delivery and navigation. |
Unit Head Contact Table (Hypothetical)
| Position/Unit | Official Name (Hypothetical) | Department | Office Extension (Room No.) | Primary Email (Example) |
| Chief of Department | Mr. Chief | Urban Planning & Tech. Services | Room 9 | chief@council.cm |
| Head of Unit | Mr. Head | Urbanization and Construction | Room 10 | head@council.cm |
| Permits Officer | Mr. Marc | Urbanization and Construction | Room 11 | marc@council.cm |
| Site Inspector | Mr. Louis | Urbanization and Construction | Room 12 | louis@council.cm |