Art. 9 Decree Regarding the Building Permit (DRBP)

1 Simplified Procedure as per Article 20 is applicable, subject to paragraph 3, to the following projects

a) small-scale buildings, work as defined by Article 4, paragraph 1, letter b, minor extensions of buildings or facilities;

b) significant modifications of buildings and facilities (Article 5);

c) constructions that are not permanently established (movable constructions);

d) modifications to the terrain.

2 The minor permit is granted by the municipal authority.

3 However, the minor permit procedure is excluded in the following cases

a) in case of construction or extension of buildings and facilities when construction costs exceed 100,000 francs;

b) when the project is related to another, to which the ordinary procedure applies, notably in case of demolition for the purpose of new construction;

c) when the concerned projects are contrary to the zoning designation;

d) when the project affects significant public interests, particularly those of nature protection, sites and heritage preservation, traffic safety, or local planning.

4 The minor permit procedure cannot be repeated with the intent to carry out a project that falls under the ordinary procedure.

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