How to Track Zoning Plan Changes? The Public Notice Period
Zoning plans are not fixed; from time to time they are revised or amended. A plan change can directly affect your parcel's land-use designation and its value. In this guide we explain in plain terms how to track plan changes, the public notice (askı) period, and your right to object.
The Zoning Plan Change Process
A zoning plan (imar planı) or plan change goes through the following basic stages:
- Preparation: The plan proposal is drawn up.
- Approval: The relevant municipal council or authorized administration approves the plan.
- Public notice (askı): The plan is posted so that it is open to public review.
- Objections: Objections are received and evaluated during the public notice period.
- Finalization: Once the objections have been resolved, the plan becomes final.
What Is the Public Notice (Askı) Period?
The approved plan is posted for public notice (askı) at the relevant municipality. Under the legislation, the public notice period is generally 1 month (30 days). During this period you can:
- Review the plan on site or online,
- See the changes affecting your parcel,
- Exercise your right to file a written objection.
How Do I Track a Plan Change?
| Channel | What does it provide? |
|---|---|
| Municipal notice board | Public notice announcements are officially posted here. |
| Municipal website | Zoning/urban planning announcements and public notices are published. |
| Block/parcel query | You periodically check your parcel's current zoning status. |
To check your parcel's current land-use designation and development values from time to time, you can query its block/parcel (ada/parsel) numbers on e-yenişehir and watch for any changes.
Objecting During the Public Notice Period
During the public notice period, you can file a written objection (petition) with the municipality. Your objection is evaluated by the relevant council/committee, which decides to accept it, accept it in part, or reject it. If your objection is rejected, you have the right to file a lawsuit before the administrative court within the prescribed time limit.
Query your parcel now →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the zoning plan public notice period?
The approved plan or plan change is posted for public notice (askı) at the municipality. Under the legislation, the public notice period is generally 1 month (30 days). During this period you can review the plan and file an objection.
How do I track zoning plan changes?
Changes are published as public notice announcements on the municipality's notice board, official website and announcement channels. You can follow the municipality's page and check the current zoning status by querying your block/parcel numbers.
What happens if I object during the public notice period?
You can file a written objection with the municipality during the public notice period; the council/committee evaluates it and decides to accept, partially accept or reject it. If it is rejected, you have the right to file a lawsuit before the administrative court.
How does a zoning plan change affect my parcel?
A plan change may alter the parcel's land-use designation, the FAR (KAKS)/Yençok values, the road situation or the development conditions; this in turn affects the land's value and what can be built on it.