734.1
WBG
CH-SG
CH-SG
Art. 15 Wasserbaugesetz (WBG) - Voraussetzungen
IV. Wasserbau - 1. Allgemeines
Art. 15 WBG · Voraussetzungen
1. Gewässer werden ausgebaut oder offen gelegt, wenn der Schutz von Menschen und Tieren oder von erheblichen Sachwerten es erfordert.
2. Gewässer können zu Verbesserung, Aufbau und Wiederherstellung von Lebensräumen von einheimischen Tieren und Pflanzen ausgebaut oder offen gelegt werden.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (5)
20.3378 · sg (Art. 15 Abs. 1 WBG)
Watercourse Remodeling Appeal Dismissed
Cited in the reasoning section to establish when watercourses can be expanded or uncovered (for the protection of humans, animals, or significant assets).
B.2015.126 · sg (Art. 15 WBG)
Water Management Act Applicability to Artificial Canal Decommissioning
Cited because the court determined that the intended decommissioning did not meet the sufficient grounds required by this article for a water structure measure.
B.2015.126 · sg (Art. 15 WBG)
Administrative Court Rules on Water Construction Act Applicability to Artificially Created Surface Water Body
The court used this article to rule that the planned measure (canal closure) does not meet the sufficient justification required for water construction measures.
B.2015.25 · sg (Art. 15 WBG (sGS 734.1))
Stream Channelization vs. Orchard Use Appeal
Cited in the reasoning as the legal basis for watercourse development or opening when required for the protection of people, animals, or significant property.
B.2015.25 · sg (Art. 15 WBG)
Eminent Domain for Flood Protection Versus Orchard Use
Cited as part of the legal framework underpinning the project, which was confirmed by the final decision to dismiss the appeal.