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Factors Influencing Non-Compliance with Zoning and Development Control Regulations in Badagry, Lagos State
Abstract
This study investigates the factors influencing non-compliance with zoning and development control regulations in Badagry, a rapidly urbanizing peri-urban area in Lagos State, Nigeria. Despite the existence of regulatory frameworks aimed at ensuring orderly urban development, widespread violations persist, particularly in fringe communities. Utilizing a quantitative approach, structured questionnaires were administered to 400 residents across five selected communities: Ibereko, Imeke, Ajara Torikoh, Aradagun, and Ajara Topa. The findings reveal that while there is a moderate level of awareness regarding zoning laws and their implications, this does not consistently translate into compliant behavior. Key barriers include institutional inefficiencies, such as inadequate government support, lack of technical assistance, and bureaucratic bottlenecks in permit processing. Socioeconomic constraints, particularly the perceived high cost of compliance, further deter residents from adhering to planning regulations. Additionally, inadequate infrastructure, especially poor drainage and road networks, and weak environmental services, such as waste management, contribute to non-compliance. However, cultural beliefs and positive perceptions about the benefits of compliance offer potential leverage points for reform. The study concludes that non-compliance is not rooted in ignorance or defiance, but in structural, economic, and institutional limitations. It recommends a shift from enforcement-centric approaches to participatory, inclusive, and context-sensitive planning strategies to enhance regulatory compliance in peri-urban Nigerian communities.
Keywords
Compliance, Infrastructure, Institutional capacity, Urban planning, Zoning regulations
Citations
IRE Journals:
Funmilayo A. Bashua , Oladipo A. Dare-Abel , Samuel A. Daramola , Oluwatoyin O. Ajayi
"Factors Influencing Non-Compliance with Zoning and Development Control Regulations in Badagry, Lagos State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 1331-1339
IEEE:
Funmilayo A. Bashua , Oladipo A. Dare-Abel , Samuel A. Daramola , Oluwatoyin O. Ajayi
"Factors Influencing Non-Compliance with Zoning and Development Control Regulations in Badagry, Lagos State" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)
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