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Decision by the Executive Council on a planning zone ensuring water spaces.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Waterworks Inland waters Flood Zoning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Basin/catchment/watershed
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Decision enters into force on 2 September 2010.
Abstract

The present Decision enforces the Federal Waterworks Ordinance of 2 November 1994; the Cantonal Building Law of 12 June 1994; and the Cantonal Waterworks Law of 31 May 2001. In particular, the Decision lays down provisions relating to the creation of a planning area to ensure water spaces. Article 1 establishes that with a view to flood protection, water spaces, overloaded corridors and keep free zones must be kept clear for future natural hazard control projects. The text consists of 7 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Building Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1994 (2011)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Agricultural land, Subsidy/incentive, Protected area, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on waterworks and use of water (Waterworks Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 (2008)

Keyword: Surface water, Waterworks, Water charges, Flood, Subsidy/incentive, Water rights, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance sur l'aménagement des cours d'eau (OACE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1994 (2016)

Keyword: Waterworks, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Research, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX