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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