I.                  Mandate:

City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), is the arm and head of the technical local planning structure. It is envisioned to become a champion of harmonized and rationalized planning and development, driven to mold Tarlac City as a SMART green and economic giant in the Philippines. One of its goals is to faithfully comply with the applicable provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160); coordinating various sectoral/functional committees that provide detailed inputs to the comprehensive multi-sectoral development plan and investment program. Its mandated functions are (1) formulate economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the local government development council; (2) conduct continuing studies, researchers, and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation; (3) integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by different functional groups of agencies; (4) monitor and evaluate the implementation of different development programs, projects and activities in the local government units concerned and accordance with the approved development plan; (5) prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for consideration of the local development council; (6) analyze the income and expenditure patterns and formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee of the Local government unit concerned; (7) promote people participation in development planning within the local government unit; (8) exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the local development council; and (9) exercise such powers and perform such others functions and duties as maybe prescribed by the law or ordinance. Furthermore, CPDO aims to harmonize or dovetail the planning guidelines set by the National Government Agency (NGA) to curtail planning process and accommodates the imperatives of multi-stakeholder participation and consultation

II.               Vision:

Envisioned to become a champion of harmonized and rationalized planning and development, inspired to achieve Tarlac City as a SMART Green City, emerging as an economic giant in the Philippines.

III.             Mission:

The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) commits to be a dynamic partner in achieving sustainable progress through rationalized and harmonized development planning.

Towards this, CPDO shall advocates the following Developmental Objectives: Track and evaluate programs, projects and activities as basis for improving effectiveness; Analyze and formulate a research-based Development Plans and

Strategic Approaches; Regulate the development in the city while achieving progress through proper zoning;

Lend a hand to encourage community’s smart and active participation in development planning;

Administrative support provision to assist in programming; and

Create a Sustainable Urban Development within the integrated planning framework for guidance and development visions.

  1. Service Pledge:

The CPDO pledge to become a champion of harmonized and rationalized planning and development, driven to mold Tarlac City as a SMART green and economic giant in the Philippines. Faithfully comply with its mandates under the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991; coordinating various sectoral/functional committees that provide detailed inputs to the comprehensive multi-sectoral development plan and investment program. Furthermore, CPDO aims to harmonize or dovetail the planning guidelines set by the National Government Agency (NGA) to curtail planning process and accommodates the imperatives of multi-stakeholder participation and consultation

EXTERNAL SERVICES

1.            ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATE FOR BUILDING PERMIT

A Building Permit is a document issued by the Building Official to an owner/applicant to proceed with the construction, installation, addition, alteration, renovation, conversion, repair, demolition, or other work activity of a specific project/building/structure after the accompanying principal plans and specifications and other pertinent documents that are found satisfactory and substantially confirming with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code.

OFFICE:CPDO- Zoning Section for Building Permit
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:Government to Business (G2B)
WHO MAY AVAIL:Citizens/Client
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Accomplished Application FormCPDO
Brgy. ClearanceBarangay
Locational Sketch/ map/picture 
Tax DeclarationAssessor’s Office
Latest RPT paymentsAssessor’s Office
TCT 
One (1) Set of Plan, Estimate and specification 
Lease Contract (if rented) 
Deed of Sale/ Authorization (if not reg. owner) 
Others as needed 
Payment Order and Receipt 
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSIN G TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submission        of RequirementsReceives application                       and required documents. Check                         for completenessNone5 minsAdmin Aide
   ½ DAYZoning Officer / Project Devt. Officer
Receives Order of PaymentReview, evaluate, Inspect                          (If needed)        and submitfor approvalNone5 mins 
 Issue order of payment  Zoning Officer / Project Devt. Officer
  Pays the fee at the Treasurer’s Office and secure Official Receipt  RECEIVES THE O.R.  Zoning/ Locational ; Clearance schedule of Fees  5 MIN.  Zoning Officer / Project                        Devt. Officer
Proceed to CPDO & present O.R.Prepares the Zoning Certificate and Locational Clearance 20 MIN.Admin Aide
Receives       the zoning certificate / locational clearanceSigns ZO and / LCNone5 MIN.CPDC/                   Zoning Administrator
 Record transaction in the logbook prior releasing of ZC/LC 5 MIN.Admin. Aide
TOTAL  1 DAY 

2.     ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

The Development Permit is the final permit issued or granted to any developer already issued with PALC which will allow him/her proceed with the detailed and necessary development activities as reflected in the approved plans.

OFFICE:CPDO- Zoning Section for Development Permit
CLASSIFICATION:Complex
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:Government to Business (G2B)
WHO MAY AVAIL:Citizens/Client
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Accomplished Application FormCPDO
Brgy. ResolutionBarangay
Locational Sketch/ map/picture 
Latest RPT paymentsAssessor’s Office
Tax DeclarationAssessor’s Office
TCT 
Seven (7) sets of Plans 
Cost estimate & Specifications (if applicable) 
Others as needed 
Accomplished Evaluation Form/s 
Payment Order/Original Receipt 
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSIN G TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submits application and required documentsReceives application and required documents.None20 minsAdmin Aide
 Check for completeness   
Receives results of evaluation of plans and documentsReview, Evaluate, inspect (If needed) and submit for approvalNone3 to 5 DaysZoning Officer/Project Devt. Officer
Receives Order of PaymentIssue order of payment 5 minsZoning Officer/Project Devt. Officer
Pays the fee at the Treasurer’s Office and secure official receipt.Receives the ORZoning/Lo cational Clearance5 minsZoning Officer/Project Devt. Officer
Proceed to CPDO & present O.R.Prepares the Development PermitSchedule of Fees20 minsAdmin Aide
Receives the Development permit and signed plansAccomplished DP and stamped plansNone1 dayCPDC/Zoning Administrator, Mayor and Vice Mayor
TOTAL  7 days 
  • ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATE FOR BUSINESS PERMIT

The Business Permit is a key compliance document which entitles and enables a business to legally operate and do business in the area in which the business is registered. In short, the Business Permit can be considered as a “license to operate” within that specific area.

OFFICE:CPDO-Zoning Section for Business Permit
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:Government to Business (G2B)
WHO MAY AVAIL:Citizens/Clients
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Accomplished Bus. Permit FormBPLD
Brgy. ClearanceBarangay
Vicinity Map (Google Earth Map) 
TCT/Latest RPT payments/ Tax Declaration/ or Lease Contract (if rented)Assessor’s Office
Pictures (Front & Inside) 
CEEMO Clearance (if located at public market)CEEMO
Others as needed 
Payment Order / Original Receipt 
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSIN G TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submits application and required documentsReceives application and required documents.None2 minsZoning Officer/Project Devt. Officer
 Review, Evaluate and submit for approval   
 Prepared the Zoning Certificate and or Locational ClearanceLocational Clearance or Zoning Clearance schedule of fees2 minsZoning Officer/Project Devt. Officer
   10 minsAdmin. Aide
 Signs the ZC, LC 2 minsCPDC/Zoning Administrator
Receives the Zoning CertificateRecord transaction to logbook and issue ZCNone2 minsAdmin. Aide
TOTAL  20 ins 

4.     PROVISION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

To conduct continuing studies, research and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs designed for implementation. Integrate all plans & studies undertaken by various offices and units. Formulate integrated social, economic, environmental, institutional & infrastructure plans and policies for reference of the Local Development Council (LDC). This section is headed by a Project Development Officer

who shall be in charge of collating the interdepartmental programs, projects and activities.

OFFICE:CPDO-Planning and Research Section
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C, G2B, G2G
WHO MAY AVAIL:All individuals, Business Establishments and Government Entities
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Letter of Request for the data/documents needed (with email and contact details)Clients
Valid IDBarangay
Vicinity Map (Google Earth Map) 
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSIN G TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Provides letter of request to CPDOReceives and endorse the requestNone2 minutes (if data are available)Admin. Aide/Research Assistant/Statistician l
Wait for the requested data/documentsProvide information needed through email/ hard copyNone10 minutesProject Evaluation Officer lll/Research Assistant/ Statistician l
 Record the requested date in the logbook and release the requested data/documents 3 minutesStatistician l
TOTAL  15 mins 

INTERNAL PROCESS

  1. EVALUATION OF SUBMITTED ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN PROPOSAL
OFFICE:CPDO-Planning and Research Section
CLASSIFICATION:Highly Technical
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2G
WHO MAY AVAIL:All Offices of the LGU
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Prescribed Template AIP Summary Form 1 (Hard and Soft Copies)CPDO-Planning and Research Section
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSIN G TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submit of the AIP Summary form in hard and soft copiesConsolidate hard and electronic copies of propose projects, program and activities from allNoneDepends on the number and complexities of project proposalsProject                  Evaluation Officer lll
 departments for the inclusion in the AIP submitted by office 
Review and Evaluation of Office AIPsEvaluate proposed AIP based on required format and guidelines;   If okay, return to the concerned office for final printing and signature of the dept. head   If NOT okay, return to the concerned office for revision and resubmission to the CPDO for consolidationNoneDepends on the number and complexities of Project Proposals submitted by office.Project Evaluation Officer lll
TOTAL  None