Law on land use planning and building law (Building Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Appenzell Ausserrhoden Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Land-use planning Policy/planning Land consolidation Subdivision of land Basic legislation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe 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 to: a) a purposeful, especially thrifty use of land; b) the promotion of a meaningful and orderly development of the settlement; c) the protection of cultural heritage, landscapes and natural resources from impairment. The text consists of 127 articles divided into 5 chapters as follows: General provisions (1); Planning law (2); Other space-efficient tools (3); Building regulations (4); Final and transitional provisions (5). Full text German Website www.ar.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 Building Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2003 (2004) Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law amending the Law on land use planning and building law (Building Law). Legislation | Switzerland | 2007 Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land Source: FAO, FAOLEX