d. requiring all owners/developers to secure locational/zoning clearance from municipal government unit prior to conducting any activity or construction on their property/land. Upon issuance of a locational/zoning clearance, the grantee thereof shall have one (1) year within which to commence or undertake the use, activity or development covered by such clearance on his property. Non-use of said clearance within said period shall result in its automatic expiration, cancellation and the grantee shall not proceed with his project without applying for a new clearance.
e. freezing all activities leading and related to development projects (from planning to implementation) from the period of formulation to adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, to ensure that they conform to the provisions of the CLUP.
f. providing for expropriation of suitable land for socialized housing, relocation and resettlement sites, solid and liquid waste disposal sites, public cemeteries, public parks and other similar land use in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
g. requiring owners or operators of projects not conforming to approved CLUPs to apply for Certificate of Non-Conformance within six (6) months. Failure on the part of the owner to register/apply for a Certificate of Non-Conformance shall be considered in violation of the CLUP and is subject to fines/ penalties.
h. requiring, upon approval of CLUP, owners of existing but non-conforming use to apply for a Certificate of Non-Conformance. The lawful uses of any building, structure or land at the time of adoption or amendment of the CLUP may be continued; PROVIDED, that the owner of a non- conforming use shall program the phase-out and relocation of the non-conforming use within ten (10) years from the effectivity of the ordinance adopting the CLUP.
i. ensuring the implementation of building codes with specifications and standards for structures in an environmentally critical area.
j. redirecting expansion of human settlements away from river banks and waterways.
k. ensuring that all projects covered by the Philippine Environmental Impact System, as defined under PD 1586, and its implementing rules and regulations, as well as those defined under Presidential Proclamation 2146 shall secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate from the DENR prior to implementation.
Sec. 7. The Municipal Agriculture Office, in coordination with the MENRMO is hereby tasked to formulate the Agricultural Intensification, Expansion and Diversification Program in the municipality. In addition, the Municipal Agriculturist shall
a. promote sustainable agri-development through Low-External-Input and Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA) by:
i. encouraging people to plant cover crops and hedges to prevent soil erosion. ii. implementing enrichment planting of fuel wood and non-timber crops between trees in
reforested areas.
iii. promoting organic farming, integrated pest management and integrated nutrient
management, develop linkages with agriculture technology generating agencies such as PhilRice, IRRI, and top-notched agricultural institutions in the country for technology transfer.
b. coordinate with appropriate government agencies to utilize all available vacant areas of all school sites and government-owned lots in the municipal for fruit tree planting and food production.
c. coordinate with DepEd to require every high school and elementary student to plant and grow one fruit tree annually.
