Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the cantonal 10-day opposition period was compatible with Art. 12b LPN for projects outside building zones.
Decisione estratta
The Federal Supreme Court held that Art. 12b LPN requires a minimum opposition/public inspection period of at least 20 days; the cantonal 10-day period was not compatible with federal law.
Motivazione estratta
The wording 'as a rule' does not make the federal rule fully optional; the preparatory works show the legislator intended to prevent excessively short deadlines, specifically those under 20 days. The cantonal rule was therefore contrary to federal law.