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Art. 5 : Allgemeine Bauverordnung (ABV)
Art. 5
14, 16 1 Als massgebendes Terrain gilt der natürlich gewachsene
Geländeverlauf. Kann dieser infolge früherer Abgrabungen und Auf-
schüttungen nicht mehr festgestellt werden, ist vom natürlichen Gelände-
verlauf der Umgebung auszugehen.
2 Aus planerischen oder erschliessungstechnischen Gründen kann
das massgebende Terrain in einem Planungs- oder im Baubewilligungs-
verfahren abweichend festgelegt werden.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (25)
BRGE.III.Nr.0058.20 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 1 ABV)
Developer v. Neighbors on Terrain Elevation for New Construction
Cited as the basis for determining the terrain development for new buildings based on current conditions.
VB.2011.00743 · zh (§ 5 Abs. II lit. b ABV)
Appeal Dismissed: Building Permit Refusal Upheld Due to Design Non-Compliance and Pre-Alteration Ground Level Assessment
This provision was applied to determine that the terrain before development works should be considered when assessing compliance with the zoning plan.
VB.2024.00462 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 1 ABV)
Building Permit Cancellation Does Not Invalidate Separate Preliminary Ruling
Cited as the basis for the determination of the relevant terrain.
VB.2024.00462 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 2 ABV)
Building Permit Cancellation Does Not Invalidate Separate Preliminary Ruling
Cited to explain why the provision is not applicable in this case.
VB.2024.00015 · zh (§ 5 ABV)
Building Permit Appeal Regarding Determining Terrain
The court dismissed the appeal based on the interpretation and application of § 5 ABV regarding the determination of the reference terrain.
VB.2024.00015 · zh (§ 5 Abs. I ABV)
Building Permit Appeal Regarding Determining Terrain
The court contrasted the standard rule of § 5 Abs. I ABV with the exception in § 5 Abs. II ABV when determining the reference terrain.
VB.2024.00015 · zh (§ 5 Abs. II ABV)
Building Permit Appeal Regarding Determining Terrain
The court explicitly discussed the application of this exception clause in its reasoning to uphold the authority's decision regarding the terrain.
VB.2023.00265 · zh (§ 5 ABV)
Interpolation Method Binding, Permit Upheld
Cited in relation to the legal norms applied, suggesting it's relevant to the substantive ruling.
VB.2023.00265 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 2 ABV)
Interpolation Method Binding, Permit Upheld
Cited in relation to the legal norms applied, suggesting it's relevant to the substantive ruling.
BRGE.II.Nr.0229.202 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 2 ABV)
Building Authority's Discretionary Determination of Relevant Terrain Level
The court confirmed that the determination of the relevant ground level according to this provision was lawful.
BRGE.IV.Nr.0168.202 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 1 ABV)
Neighbors' Appeal Over Building Permit Height Calculation
Defines what is considered 'grown ground' for building regulations.
VB.2022.00514 · zh (§ 5 ABV)
Building Permit for Replacement House in Water Protection Zone Upheld
Governs building permits and the principle of material coordination.
VB.2022.00284 · zh (§ 5 ABV)
Exemption for Underground Garage and Pergola Rule Clarification
Used in the context of setback requirements, specifically concerning the calculation of distances to neighboring properties.
VB.2022.00176 · zh (§ 5 Abs. I ABV)
Appeal Regarding Hypothetical Ridge Line Determination for Polygonal Flat-Roofed Building
This provision is explicitly cited in the section listing the legal norms that served as the basis for the final decision (dismissal).
BRGE.II.Nrn.0053.00 · zh (§ 5 Abs. 2 ABV)
Neighboring Owners v. Building Permit Appeal (Utilization and Setbacks)
Cited to define the conditions under which a reconstructed ground level can be used instead of the current terrain level.