The entry into force of these legislative changes necessitates the adaptation of procedures and instructional elements for urban operations, affecting both municipal services and applicants and technicians. The Municipality of Peso da Régua is adjusting its internal processes to comply with the new guidelines.
Key changes in the RJUE include the mandatory use of national application forms for requests and communications, the elimination of prior document verification for simplified prior communications, and alterations to the calculation of administrative response deadlines. The concept of 'last valid antecedent' has been introduced, and the titles of urban operations have been modified to include a set of specific documents, such as the mandatory national application model and proof of payment.
Ordinance No. 320/2026/1, dated July 31, details the new models for instructional elements and urban control mechanisms, repealing previous ordinances. This new ordinance establishes models for license applications, prior communications, prior information requests, commencement of works, public notice announcements, and prior communications with deadlines for building use or alteration.
The new rules and models apply to procedures initiated from October 1, 2026, onwards. Applicants and technicians should consult the updated requirements and annexes available on the municipal portal. Proper procedural instruction aims to ensure uniform application of the RJUE and greater efficiency in processing urban planning applications.
The updated legislation also introduces revised responsibility statement models. The Order of Architects provides a tool for completing these statements, though its use is not mandatory; other solutions that meet legal requirements may also be used.
During the adaptation period of the municipal IT systems, Peso da Régua requests that urban planning procedures be submitted in digital format, accompanied by a complete paper copy. This transitional measure aims to ensure proper process handling while systems are updated.
