SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 46 · Canton of Zurich
In the canton of Zurich, where do you submit a building application (Baugesuch), for example for an extension to your house?
In the exam (German)
Wo reicht man im Kanton Zürich ein Baugesuch ein, zum Beispiel für einen Anbau ans Haus?
- aTo the Federal Office for Spatial DevelopmentBeim Bundesamt für Raumentwicklung
- bTo the cantonal parliamentBeim Kantonsrat
- cTo the municipalityBei der GemeindeCorrect answer
- dTo the High CourtBeim Obergericht
Why?
Building permits are issued by the municipality's building authority. Depending on the project, a permit from the canton is also needed.
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