Planning Act 2023
87Rezoning—boundary changes
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87 Rezoning—boundary changes (1) This section applies to a zone in relation to land if the land adjoins unleased land or land for which the Territory is the registered proprietor (the adjoining land). (2) The territory planning authority may amend the territory plan under section 85 (Making minor plan amendments) to change the boundary of the zone to encroach onto the adjoining land if the change is consistent with— (a) the apparent intent of the original boundary line; and
(b) the desired outcomes for the zone. (3) The territory planning authority may amend the territory plan under section 85 to change the boundary of the zone to encroach onto the adjoining land if— (a) the authority is advised to do so by— (i) the conservator of flora and fauna; or (ii) the custodian of the land for the zone; and (b) the conditions in subsection (2) (a) and (b) are satisfied.