Law on land use planning and public building law (Land Use Planning and Building Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Legislation Date 1975 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Basic legislation Land-use planning Cultural heritage Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Land tenure 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 1 April 1976. Abstract The present Law establishes goals and objectives of land use planning and ensures means for the distribution of soil in various spheres. Moreover, the Law regulates competences and proceedings in the public building law. The text consists of 361 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows:General Provisions (I); Land use planning (II); Protection of nature and cultural heritage (III); Public building law (IV); Legal protection (V); Penalties (V); Introductory and final provisions (VI). Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Special Building Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 1981 (2014) Keyword: Land tenure, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on expert commissions according to article 215 of the Planning and Building Law. Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 Keyword: Institution, Cultural heritage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX