Building Law.

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Land tenure Land-use planning Policy/planning Land consolidation Subdivision of land Urban land Cultural heritage Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

The present Law enters into force on 17 March 1986.

Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Land Use Planning Law of 22 June 1979 and is the basis for measures concerning land use planning and building of the Canton and municipalities. The Law aims at a purposeful, especially thrifty use of land; the promotion of a meaningful and orderly development of the settlement; the protection of cultural heritage, landscapes and natural resources from impairment. The text consists of 84 articles divided into 6 chapters as follows: General provisions (1); Planning law (2); Implementation and promotion (3); Building regulations (4); Legal aid and penalties (5); Final and transitional provisions (6).

Full text

German

Website

www.ai.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

Ordinance relating to the Building Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1986 (2009)

Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Urban land, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Building Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012

Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Urban land, Cultural heritage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX