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Bebauungsplan

local development plan; zoning plan for a specific area

noun be-BOW-oongs-plan Rare

Usage Note

Bebauungsplan is drawn up by the municipality and specifies what may be built where — building heights, land use, setbacks. It is legally binding for property owners and is the basis for granting Baugenehmigungen. Plural: Bebauungspläne.

Examples

"Laut Bebauungsplan sind in diesem Bereich nur Wohngebäude zulässig."

Natural Translation

According to the local development plan, only residential buildings are permitted in this area.

Literal Translation

According to the development plan are in this area only residential buildings permissible.

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