Exemption from Building and Zoning Regulations

To the extent that the non-permit-required construction projects referred to in § 63 of the Thuringian Building Code (ThürBO) cannot be fully implemented in compliance with the applicable building and planning regulations, an application must be submitted in accordance with § 73 ThürBO, including a justification, for any deviations from the regulations.

Example

A garage under § 63(1)(1)(b) ThürBO that does not maintain the required distance from a public traffic area (3.00 m) as specified in § 2(1) ThürGarVO. A possible justification in this case could be:

• a rarely used side street,
• installation of a remote-controlled garage door.

If a deviation from regulations protecting neighbors is to be made, the participation of neighboring parties is also required under § 76 ThürBO.

• Request for an Exemption
• In addition to the application for an exemption and its supporting rationale, additional construction documents are typically required for review, similar to those submitted in the building permit process.

• Thuringian Building Code (ThürBO), § 73
• Thuringian Building Fees Ordinance (ThürBauGVO), Schedule Items 5.1 and 5.2