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Art. 87 Spatial Planning and Building Act (LATC) - Restoration or Demolition of Unsightly Structures
Title IX, Chapter I
Art. 87 LATC - Restoration or Demolition of Unsightly Structures · Restoration or Demolition of Unsightly Structures
1. The municipality may require the exterior renovation and maintenance of the surroundings of any building that would harm the appearance of the landscape or neighborhood.
2. It may also require the execution of works which, without excessive costs to the owner, are likely to remedy the situation; it may also require the planting of trees or hedges.
3. It orders the demolition of abandoned constructions and structures that harm the appearance of the area, even if they do not endanger public safety.
4. In the event of non-execution within the prescribed period, the works are carried out by the municipality at the owner's expense.
5. The measures provided for in the preceding paragraphs may be taken by the department, in the absence of action by the municipality.
Court Decisions Applying This Provision (17)
AC.2023.0142 · vd (Art. 87 LATC)
Property Owner v. Municipality (Stabilization Order and Neighbor Restoration)
The court confirmed the municipal decision in part based on this provision regarding the nuisance caused by the abandoned construction site affecting the landscape and neighbors.
AC.2016.0058 · vd (art. 87 LATC)
Land Restoration and Building Permit Refusal for Non-Conforming Plot Size
The court confirmed the order for remediation and restoration of the plot based on this provision in order III.
AC.2018.0209 · vd (art. 87 LATC)
Property Owner v. Municipality Regarding Ruinous Roof Repair Order
Cited by the municipality in the original decision, and implicitly considered in the context of upholding the decision concerning the aesthetic/maintenance aspects of the claim, although art. 92 LATC was the primary ground confirmed for the danger.
AC.2016.0170 · vd (art. 87 LATC)
Owner Appeal of Municipal Demolition Order
The basis for the municipal order regarding the aesthetics and maintenance of buildings, which justifies the requirement to secure the main building.
AC.2016.0170 · vd (art. 87 al. 3 LATC)
Owner Appeal of Municipal Demolition Order
Cited to confirm the order to demolish the abandoned chicken coop (poulailler) as it constitutes a ruin.
AC.2013.0172 · vd (art. 87 LATC)
Owner Appeal Regarding Vehicle Removal from Tourist Infrastructure Zone
This provision was cited in the reasoning as a basis for upholding the municipal decision concerning the order to remove the vehicle depot.
AC.2013.0484 · vd (art. 87 LATC)
Unauthorized Shed Demolition Deadline Appeal
This article, referenced in the Municipal decision (point D), was used to justify the potential costs for forced execution, although the court ultimately ruled on costs separately.
AC.2010.0205 · vd (Art. 87 LATC)
Property Owner v. Municipality Regarding Site Remediation Costs
Although cited in the reasoning section by the municipality's initial letter (C.a), this specific article was not explicitly cited in the final dispositive orders (I-IV) to justify the decision to reject the appeal or maintain the municipal decision.
AC.2009.0210 · vd (art. 87 al. 3 et 92 al. 1 LATC)
Demolition Order Upheld for Unsafe, Irreparably Damaged Farmhouse
Cited as the basis for confirming the demolition order due to safety, aesthetic, and sanitation concerns.
AC.2009.0099 · vd (Art. 87 LATC)
Property Owner Appeal of Construction Permit Restoration Order
The maintenance of the Municipality of Montreux's decision for site restoration is based on this article, as referenced in the reasoning regarding the justification of the required work.
AC.2009.0099 · vd (Art. 87 al. 2 LATC)
Property Owner Appeal of Construction Permit Restoration Order
Cited to specify the scope of indispensable measures the municipality may execute by substitution if the appellant fails to comply.
AC.2009.0099 · vd (Art. 87 al. 4 LATC)
Property Owner Appeal of Construction Permit Restoration Order
Cited to explain the procedure for execution by substitution if the appellant fails to comply with the orders.
RE.2007.0023 · vd (article 87 LATC)
Property Owner Appeal Regarding Stay of Municipal Order for Exterior Works
Cited in the background municipal decision (H) but not in the final dispositive orders of the Tribunal Administratif, therefore excluded.
AC.2007.0033 · vd (art. 87 LATC)
Agricultural Owner v. Municipality on Building Permit Conditionality
The court confirms the Municipal Decision's basis for ordering the clearing of ruins on parcel 219, even though it annuls the decision to link this obligation to the building permit.
AC.2006.0035 · vd (art. 87 al. 3 LATC)
Hangar Renovation Authorization Partially Upheld; Villa Enlargement Appeal Dismissed Due to Delay
Cited in the reasoning when rejecting the conclusion for the demolition of the hangar, stating the building was not abandoned or detrimental to the appearance of the area.