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Application to Amend the Zoning Plan

Application to the municipality for the preparation or amendment of a zoning plan for a parcel of land. There is no legal right to have a zoning plan prepared—the municipality decides based on its urban planning discretion.

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Processing: approx. 24 monthsSuccess rate: 35.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Site Map · Reason for the request

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    50–500 € je nach Verfahren

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit a written request to the City Planning Office

    Please attach the justification and site plan.

  2. 2

    Wait for a political decision

    The City Council will decide on the adoption of the zoning plan.

  3. 3

    Participation process

    Public review; residents may file objections.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Property owners or project developers who wish to use their property in a way not permitted by the current zoning plan.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 24 months

Success rate

approx. 35.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Costs of the process (site development, expert reports) were underestimated
  • No project sponsor agreement has been signed

Common reasons for rejection

  • Conflict with the higher-level land use plan
  • No urban planning requirement

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Questions & Answers

Am I entitled to a change?

No, the municipality makes the decision based on its urban planning discretion.

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Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
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