Article 11(Designation of Regional Development Project Zones) #
(1) Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to promote a regional development project in any of the following areas, he or she may, directly or as proposed under Article 12, designate a regional development project zone. In such cases, if a regional development project zone extends over the boundaries of at least two Cities or Dos, the relevant Mayors or Do Governors shall jointly designate the zone:
1. An area deemed to require promotion of a regional development project based upon a regional development plan;
2. A small-scale area which, though not included in an area to be developed based upon a regional development plan, fuels no fear of sprawl because it has infrastructure, such as roads, water supply facilities, sewerage, etc., or because an infrastructure plan is formulated, etc., which meets the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(2) Where deemed necessary to promote a regional development project by linking it with a national policy project, etc. having substantial influence on the national economy or to promote a regional development project at the request of the head of a relevant central administrative agency, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may directly designate a regional development project zone.
(3) Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or a Mayor/Do Governor (hereinafter referred to as "designating authority") designates a regional development project zone pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), he or she shall consider the following matters:
1. The plan shall comply with the metropolitan plan and the urban or Gun master plan under Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act;
2. The regional development project shall be publicly beneficial, contributing to regional development, such as increase in employment, stimulation of the regional economy, etc.;
3. The regional development project shall be environmentally sustainable;
4. The regional development project shall suit the characteristics and circumstances of the area;
5. The regional development project, investment plan, etc. shall be viable;
6. The requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree shall be met.
(4) Where a designating authority intends to designate a regional development project zone, it shall, in advance, hear the full opinion of a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si, Gun or Gu having jurisdiction over the area.
(5) Where an area to be designated as a regional development project zone pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) constitutes a natural park prescribed by Presidential Decree in the park area specified in subparagraph 5 of Article 2 of the Natural Parks Act, such area may be designated as a regional development project zone only if park facilities the types and size of which are prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as recreational boat marinas, trails, etc., are installed in such area.
(6) Where a designating authority intends to designate a regional development project zone pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2); or to change the designated regional development project zone, it shall prepare a regional development project plan or a modified regional development project plan including the following matters: Provided, That the matters under subparagraphs 10 and 11 may be included therein after a regional development project zone is designated:
1. Name, location and size of a regional development project zone;
2. Objectives of designating a regional development project zone and period during which a regional development project is implemented;
3. Matters concerning the implementer of a regional development project and methods of implementing such project;
4. Environmental conservation plans and pollution prevention plans;
5. Plans for accommodating population, transportation and land utilization;
6. Where necessary to divide a regional development project zone or integrate regional development project zones under Article 13, plans for such division or integration;
7. Plans to build major infrastructure, such as roads, water supply facilities, sewerage, etc.;
8. Financing plans and annual investment plans;
9. Where health, medical, educational and welfare facilities are to be built, plans to build such facilities;
10. Matters concerning compensation plans and supply of developed land (including undeveloped land to be supplied under Article 33 (1) and direction-setting for development);
11. Where land, etc. is to be expropriated or utilized pursuant to Article 27, detailed list;
12. Where infrastructure is to be built in an area outside of the regional development project zone, a plan to finance building such infrastructure;
13. Matters concerning business feasibility;
14. Other matters necessary for designating a regional development project zone.
(7) Where a designating authority intends to designate a regional development project zone, it shall submit the case to the National Land Policy Committee or a regional development coordination committee under Article 42 for deliberation. The same shall also apply to any change to the designated regional development project zone: Provided, That this shall not apply to any modification to insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(8) Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to designate a regional development project zone in any of the following cases, he or she shall pre-consult with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The same shall apply to any change to a designated regional development project zone:
1. Where he or she intends to receive the State’s financial support;
2. Where the scale of the regional development project zone to be developed following designation exceeds the scale prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(9) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (8), the details of standards, procedures, etc. necessary for designating or changing a regional development project zone shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.