Lunar Land Use and a Levanah Zoning Code

Abstract

Harold K. McGinnis

This research paper presents a Levanah Code for land use classification and zoning on the Moon. Zoning regulations on the Moon must be flexible and permit adapting to evolving technologies, population growth, and settlement needs over time. Lunar planning and zoning must consider incentives for activities or developments contributing to the lunar settlement's sustainability, innova- tion, and well-being. These lunar land uses must be interconnected and carefully planned to ensure the colony's functionality and sustainability. Safety zones must be specified around each of the lunar zoning classes.

Among the land uses and zoning classes are residential/habitat uses, resource extraction, transportation, historic sites, and power generation. The Moon's canvas is vast, and the land use and zoning decisions we make on it will echo for years. The Moon offers us a blank canvas—how we choose to use it will define how land use and zoning will be implemented on Mars.

PDF