A legally binding municipal plan in the field of urban planning that specifies in detail how plots of land in a particular area may be developed, for example the type and extent of building use, building method, and buildable areas of a plot.
example
Der Bebauungsplan für das neue Wohngebiet schreibt eine maximale Gebäudehöhe von drei Stockwerken vor.
The development plan for the new residential area prescribes a maximum building height of three stories.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a compound made up of 'Bebauung' (development / building on a plot of land), the linking '-s', and 'Plan' (plan). So it is literally a plan for the development of an area.
EXAMPLE
Ohne einen gültigen Bebauungsplan darf hier nicht gebaut werden.
Without a valid development plan, building is not permitted here.
Official context
A 'Bebauungsplan' (development plan) is an official, legally binding document issued by a city or municipality. The term therefore firmly belongs to administrative and legal language in the field of urban planning.
EXAMPLE
Bürger können den neuen Bebauungsplan im Rathaus einsehen.
Citizens can view the new development plan at city hall.
Typical verbs
Specific verbs are often used in connection with a 'Bebauungsplan' (development plan): a municipality can 'aufstellen' (draw up), 'beschließen' (adopt), or 'ändern' (amend) a plan. As a citizen, you can 'einsehen' (view) a plan.
EXAMPLE
Die Gemeinde wird nächste Woche den neuen Bebauungsplan beschließen.
The municipality will adopt the new development plan next week.
Compare with
confusable
Bebauungsplan vs Baugenehmigung
building permit
'der Bebauungsplan' and 'die Baugenehmigung' both belong to the topic of building and authorities, but they do not mean the same thing. The development plan is a general plan made by the municipality for a particular area. It specifies what may generally be built there. The building permit is the specific permission for a particular construction project, for example for a house or a remodel. Learners may confuse the words because you often need both before building. Memory aid: The development plan says what is allowed in the area; the building permit allows one individual project.
Bebauungsplan
Im Bebauungsplan steht, dass auf diesem Grundstück nur zwei Stockwerke erlaubt sind.
The development plan says that only two stories are allowed on this plot of land.
Baugenehmigung
Die Familie wartet noch auf die Baugenehmigung für den Anbau.
The family is still waiting for the building permit for the extension.
