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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.

Processing: approx. 24 months
Success rate: 35.0 %

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.

Required documents

  • Site MapMandatory
  • Reason for the requestMandatory

Responsible authority

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

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 24 months

Official: max. approx. 12 months

Online application

In person or by post

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

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

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

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.

Related services

Application for Exemption under Section 31 of the Building Code (BauGB)

Exemption from the existing zoning plan in cases of atypical property configurations

Questions & Answers

Am I entitled to a change?▼

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

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