All activities involving changes to municipal town plans or to buildings in the municipality are subject to the payment of a contribution to finance the execution of such changes.

Owners can make such changes once they have received permission from the Mayor.

In order to be granted permission, a contribution which is commensurate with the extent of the town planning expenses as well as building cost is due.

The extend of the town planning expenses is set by the municipal council on the basis of the following parameters:

• The size and the population density of the municipality;
• The municipality's geographical features;
• The purpose of the area on land zoning maps.

An exemption from the payment of this contribution applies to the following:

• Constructions on agricultural land;
• All kinds of renovation activities which do not involve an extension of the original area or changes to the original purpose of the real estate unit;
• The extraordinary and ordinary maintenance activities;
• The renovation and extension of the original area provided that such an extension is not more than 20 % of the real estate unit;
• Internal changes to enhance the hygiene facilities or addition of some extra space necessary for the installation of technological equipments to enhance the dwellers' standard of living;
• All public works carried out by public bodies;
• All kinds of works to be carried out in order to ensure compliance with public safety measures.

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