WorksheetsLand Use Planning Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Under the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160), which body is institutionally responsible for enacting the zoning ordinance that legally implements the CLUP?
City or Municipal Development Council
Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)
Which of the following is NOT a step in the land use planning process outlined in the module?
Formulating alternative land-use scenarios
Evaluating and selecting options
Building permit issuance and monitoring
Collecting and analyzing data
What is the main distinction between a Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)?
CLUP focuses on physical spatial development, while CDP focuses on sectoral programs and projects
CLUP is mandatory only for provinces, while CDP is for all LGUs
CLUP is prepared by DHSUD, while CDP is prepared by NEDA
CDP is purely environmental, while CLUP is purely economic
Under EO 72 (1993), CLUPs of cities and municipalities must be consistent with:
The Housing Code of the Philippines
The Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP)
The National Building Code
The Local Shelter Plan
Executive Order 124 (1993) primarily aims to:
Establish the National Land Use Act
Set procedures for the conversion of prime agricultural lands
Regulate private land titles under the DENR
Implement nationwide climate-resilient zoning standards
According to RA 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992), what must LGUs include in their CLUP to ensure adequate shelter provision?
Socialized housing zones and land inventory
Green building certification requirements
Investment priority areas for developers
Design guidelines for mixed-use projects
Which planning tool evaluates whether an area’s resources can sustain projected population and development demands?
Hazard Risk Mapping
Carrying Capacity Analysis
Economic Base Study
Suitability Mapping
If a CLUP is outdated and not aligned with recent environmental hazards, what planning principle is compromised?
Efficiency
Adaptability
Participation
Equity
What legal document ensures the CLUP’s enforceability within the jurisdiction of an LGU?
Local Shelter Plan
Executive Order 124
Zoning Ordinance
Environmental Compliance Certificate
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) primarily oversees which aspect of local land use planning?
Reviewing building permits
Setting standards and guidelines for CLUPs and zoning
Issuing individual lot titles
Supervising private subdivisions
What is the architect’s professional contribution during the data analysis stage of land use planning?
Preparing topographic surveys
Assessing physical form, site constraints, and spatial opportunities
Reviewing tax declarations
Drafting development permits
Which among the following best demonstrates the principle of equity in land use planning?
Reserving urban land exclusively for commercial investors
Providing equal access to housing, jobs, and public facilities
Prioritizing infrastructure for high-income subdivisions
Reducing agricultural zones to expand real estate areas
Poorly planned conversion of agricultural lands to residential use most directly undermines which national priority?
Food security and sustainability
Industrial expansion
Infrastructure competitiveness
Tourism promotion
What ongoing policy reform seeks to unify fragmented and overlapping land-use laws into a single national framework?
National Physical Framework Plan
National Land Use Act (NaLUA)
Urban Development Framework
National Climate Resilience Strategy
Which of the following statements best reflects the architect’s ethical responsibility in land use planning?
To maximize profit through commercial zoning
To ensure urban design aligns with zoning and sustainability goals
To prioritize client preference over zoning laws
To ignore environmental impacts during site design
