Building Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Obwalden Document type Legislation Date 1994 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Agricultural land Subsidy/incentive Protected area Pollution control Environmental planning Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Policy/planning Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 September 1994. Abstract The present Law enforces the Federal Land Use Planning Act of 22 June 1976. The purpose of the present Law is to achieve a balanced and economical use of land with a view to the natural living conditions, protection of nature and cultural heritage. The text consists of 68 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Planning law (II); Planning regulations (III); Legal protection (IV); Penalties (V); Transitional and final provisions (VI). Full text German Website www.ow.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur l'aménagement du territoire (Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire, LAT). Legislation | Switzerland | 1979 (2019) Keyword: Basic legislation, Land-use planning, Agricultural land, Subsidy/incentive, Protected area, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decision by the Executive Council on a planning zone ensuring water spaces. Legislation | Switzerland | 2010 Keyword: Waterworks, Inland waters, Flood, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance relating to the Building Law. Legislation | Switzerland | 1994 (2011) Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX