Planning and Building Law (Amendment – Shading of Public Space) Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal adds a new section to the Planning and Building Law establishing a shading requirement in public spaces (sidewalks, squares, promenades, paths) in plans that allow building permits to be issued without an additional plan. The plan will include a shading appendix that will set ways to achieve shading in order of priority: trees, installations with vegetation, and artificial installations. The expense will be funded through a levy on project owners. The proposal requires municipalities to plan, in a municipal shade document, to ensure shading of at least 50% in public areas.