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Law on land use planning and public building law (Land Use Planning Law).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Nidwalden
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land-use planning Land consolidation Land reform Land tenure Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to land use planning in the Canton of Nidwald. In particular, it ensures an economical use of soil, regulated settlements with a view to conserve natural living space, the cultural heritage of the Canton, a sustainable development and coordination of competences. It aims also at the unification of the construction law. The text consists of 207 articles divided into 11 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Planning regulations (II); Zoning (III); Land consolidation and border regulations (IV); Compensation payments and financial contributions (V); Building regulations (VI); Building authorizations and building police (VII); Legal protection (VII); Survey (VIII); Legal costs (IX); Legal protection and penalties (X); Implementation, transitional and final provisions (XI).

Full text
German
Website
www.nw.ch

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law on land use planning and public building law (Land Use Planning Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1988 (2011)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Land consolidation, Land reform, Land tenure, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX