Commentaries: Art. 95j

A simplified planning approval procedure is applied in the case of:
1. small-scale local projects that affect only a few easily identifiable persons;
2. alterations or changes of use that do not substantially change the external appearance of the buildings or installations concerned, do not affect the legitimate interests of third parties, and have a negligible effect on space or the environment;
3. buildings and installations that will be removed after three years at the latest.
Detailed plans based on a project that has already been approved shall be approved under the simplified procedure.
The approval authority may order the marking of the project. The application is not published and not made available for public inspection. The approval authority shall send the plans to the persons concerned unless they have already given their consent in writing; they have 30 days to object. The approval authority may consult the cantons and communes. It shall allow an appropriate period for doing so.
The simplified procedure is otherwise governed by the provisions for the ordinary procedure. In the event of any doubt, the ordinary procedure shall be carried out.