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Ordinance on protection of nature and cultural heritage and recreational areas (Nature and Cultural Heritage Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
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 Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1978.
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the protection of nature and cultural heritage. In particular, the Ordinance establishes that whoever has the intention of building some industrial plants or facilities shall respect protected nature and cultural heritage. The text consists of 33 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Protection of nature (II); Protection of landscape (III); Protection of cultural heritage (IV); Municipal recreational areas (V); Entry into force (VI).

Full text
German
Website
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