RS 140.9 - Area of jurisdiction
The area of jurisdiction of the commission shall be the metropolitan planning area as defined herein. In its planning, the commission may take into consideration and may make plans for such other area as, in its judgment bears relation to the metropolitan planning area, but the plans for such other area shall not in themselves or by reason of this Sub-part have any legal or official status.
NOTE: §140.9 as amended by Acts 2020, No. 294, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
RS 140.9 - General purpose of the plan
In the preparation of the master plan, the commission shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of the existing conditions and probable future growth of the municipality. The plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the metropolitan planning area which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, or the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development.
Acts 1962, No. 52, §9; Acts 2020, No. 294, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.