Municipalities and districts regulate land development through official zoning plans. These plans refer to the classification of land, the limits between urban land and protected historic and cultural areas, and identification of zones in which construction is prohibited.

All official plans are based on the general development plan issued by the national government.

Municipalities and districts also regulate environmental matters along with environmental agencies (Corporaciones Autónomas Regionales) and the Ministry of Environment.

Environmental regulations issued by municipalities and districts are also contained in the official zoning plans. There are specific requirements, such as environmental licenses, that apply mainly for the undertaking of industrial activities.

• Zoning plans of relevant municipalities or districts
• Regulations issued by the Ministry of Environment
• Regulations issued by environmental agencies

Development and building permits issued by municipalities or districts. In case the construction is related to an activity that may have an environmental impact, an environmental license is required.

Generally, environmental cleanup is required when public space is involved or when the authorities seek to reduce or mitigate potential danger to human health.

Specific provisions for handling disposable material are set forth in local regulations.

According to Decree 3450 of 2008, as of the enforcement of this regulation, all energy users must use high light-efficient instead of low light-efficient energy sources.

There are some regulations that refer to energy efficiency but such regulations only contain principles and definitions.