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Algeria urbanism documents PDAU + POS 2026: absolute guide (Master Plan, Land Use Plan, COS, CES, zoning)

Editorial summary — law 90-29 modified 04-05, decrees.

Editorial summary — law 90-29 modified 04-05, decrees.

1. Legal framework

Law 90-29 + 04-05.

Methodology: official sources.

2. PDAU in detail

Commune-level orientations.

3. POS in detail

Quarter-level rules.

4. Urbanism certificate

Consultation + document.

5. Practical cases

6 scenarios.

6. Outlook + FAQ + sources

16 comprehensive Q&As.

FAQ

PDAU vs POS?

Commune vs quarter.

Consult POS?

APC + certificate.

Certificate mandatory?

No, recommended.

Validity?

18 months.

COS?

Total surface / land.

CES?

Ground surface / land.

Zones?

U, AU, A, N.

Contest?

Yes court 4 months.

Revision?

Theoretical 10 years.

Exceed COS?

Only via POS revision.

Consult my commune POS

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