kaavasäännökset
Kaavasäännökset are zoning regulations in Finnish land use planning. They are an integral part of local master plans (yleiskaava) and local detailed plans (asemakaava), which are legally binding documents governing how land can be used within a municipality. These regulations specify what types of buildings or activities are permitted in different zones, the maximum building height, the building density, the extent of building coverage on a plot, and often also requirements for green spaces, parking, and building design.
The purpose of kaavasäännökset is to guide the development of communities in a sustainable and organized manner.
These regulations are established through a democratic process, involving public consultation and often requiring approval from