Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Urban and Rural Planning Law.
Article 1 This Law is formulated for the purpose of strengthening the management of urban and rural planning, coordinating the spatial layout of urban and rural areas, improving the living environment and promoting the comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable development of urban and rural economy and society.
Article 2 This Law must be observed in the formulation and implementation of urban and rural planning and in the construction activities within the planned area.