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Building permit - eBuilding application

With the service platform eBaugesuchLI you have the option of submitting your planning applications, building notifications and building inquiries digitally. The electronic platform guides you through the entire building permit process. From submission and decision-making to the final building inspection of the construction project. The link eBaugesuchLI allows you to keep track of the status of your approval procedure at all times.

Access to the eBaugesuchLI service platform Please use your eID (digital identityto register in order to clearly verify your identity. Once this has been done, you have the option of assigning access authorizations to architects, project authors and other project participants so that they can continue processing your building application. Here you will find the link to the  explanatory videoelectronic planning applications from the Canton of Zurich building administration. 

Obligation to communicate electronically In accordance with Art. 514, E-Government Act, communication between public authorities and between public authorities and companies takes place electronically. 

Building permit pursuant to Art. 72 Building Act A building permit is required for the construction, conversion and demolition of single and multi-family houses and other buildings, changes to the type of use or purpose, landfills, terrain changes, private roads, building services, etc. In the course of the building permit procedure, the notification and objection procedure is carried out on the basis of Art. 77 BauG.

Building notification in accordance with Art. 73 of the Building Act The construction, modification and demolition of small buildings, ancillary buildings and extensions are subject to notification, provided they are larger than 6 m² and do not exceed a floor area of 25 m². New buildings may be a maximum of 3.00 m high, enclosures and retaining walls on public roads or higher than 1.25 m, solar installations, renovations and refurbishments, etc.

Pre-applications Preliminary projects for clarification under building law can also be submitted via the link eBaugesuchLI .

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