Urban Development and Planning Concepts

Planning and Application

• Land Use Plan - defines how land should be used, focusing on urban development projects.
• Construction Plan - specifies guidelines for urban development projects.
• Regulations for urban development projects - includes rules and procedures for urban revitalization projects.
• Federal, State, and Regional Entities - coordinate land use across municipal boundaries, using transportation networks, development axes, and integrated natural and green areas.

Regional Planning

• Responsibility: Regional authorities are responsible for coordinating land use across municipal boundaries.
• Purpose: To ensure sustainable urban development and address regional challenges like transportation and infrastructure.

Building Code (BauGB)

• Coverage: Sets basic standards for building construction and land use, addressing safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Building Use Ordinance

• Coverage: Defines specific regulations for land use and building types within a municipality.
• Land Use regulations - defines permitted and restricted uses, particularly in zones lacking development plans.
• Compensation - addresses compensation for property rights affected by regulations.
• Land Division - sets rules for subdividing properties.
• Expropriation - regulates how land can be acquired for public use.

Building Type Categories

• Residential Buildings: This includes single-family homes and housing estates.
• Mixed-Use Buildings: Combine residential and commercial spaces.
• Commercial Buildings: Include office and retail spaces.
• Industrial Buildings: Like factories.
• Special Areas: Have defined uses for specific purposes.

Building Regulations

• Building Ratio: Determines the permitted ground floor area and the number of floors.
• Floor Area Ratio: Calculates the ratio of total floor area to the area plot.
• Building Height: Specifies maximum building height.
• Spaces and Parking: Establishes requirements for parking spaces.