THE LAW ON AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL-HISTORICAL AREA OF KOTOR HAS ENTERED INTO FORCE
19 March 2026
We inform the public that, with the entry into force of the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Natural and Cultural-Historical Area of Kotor (“Official Gazette of Montenegro”, No. 33/26), changes have been introduced in the conduct of the competent authorities within the protected area of Kotor. (kotor.me)
In accordance with these legal amendments: (kotor.me)
These measures are aimed at preserving the outstanding universal values of the natural and cultural-historical area of Kotor, as well as aligning with international protection standards. (kotor.me)
In the coming period, the competent authorities will act exclusively in accordance with the new legal framework, and all interested parties are invited to adjust their activities to the applicable legal regime. (kotor.me)
The public will be informed in a timely manner about further steps and any additional guidelines. (kotor.me)
Secretariat for Urbanism, Housing and Spatial Planning (kotor.me)
Proof: https://www.kotor.me/me/sekretarijat-za-urbanizam-stanovanje-i-ure%C4%91enje-prostora/stupio-na-snagu-zakon-o-izmjenama-i-dopunama-zakona-o-zastiti-prirodnog-i-kulturno-istorijskog-podrucja-kotora/
19 March 2026
We inform the public that, with the entry into force of the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Natural and Cultural-Historical Area of Kotor (“Official Gazette of Montenegro”, No. 33/26), changes have been introduced in the conduct of the competent authorities within the protected area of Kotor. (kotor.me)
In accordance with these legal amendments: (kotor.me)
- all ongoing procedures for the legalisation of illegally constructed buildings across the entire territory of the Municipality of Kotor are being discontinued; (kotor.me)
- urban-technical conditions (UTU) and building permits for new buildings within the protected area will not be issued until the adoption of the Management Plan and the Protection Study; (kotor.me)
- all ongoing procedures for the issuance of UTU and building permits within the protected area are being discontinued until the adoption of the Management Plan and the Protection Study, except in cases предусмотрены by law, namely: construction of facilities based on a decision of general public interest, construction of infrastructure facilities, reconstruction of a building within its existing dimensions, adaptation and remediation works, and conservation-restoration interventions in accordance with the regulations governing the protection of cultural heritage. (kotor.me)
These measures are aimed at preserving the outstanding universal values of the natural and cultural-historical area of Kotor, as well as aligning with international protection standards. (kotor.me)
In the coming period, the competent authorities will act exclusively in accordance with the new legal framework, and all interested parties are invited to adjust their activities to the applicable legal regime. (kotor.me)
The public will be informed in a timely manner about further steps and any additional guidelines. (kotor.me)
Secretariat for Urbanism, Housing and Spatial Planning (kotor.me)
Proof: https://www.kotor.me/me/sekretarijat-za-urbanizam-stanovanje-i-ure%C4%91enje-prostora/stupio-na-snagu-zakon-o-izmjenama-i-dopunama-zakona-o-zastiti-prirodnog-i-kulturno-istorijskog-podrucja-kotora/