Downtown Almaty structures are being torn down under the guidance of court mandates
Almaty Court Upholds Decision to Demolish Unauthorized Buildings
In a recent development, the Almaty City Court has upheld the first instance court's decision to demolish two unauthorized buildings in the city. The decision, made on April 20 of the current year for the two-story building located at 103 Kurmangazy Street, and earlier for the three-story house in the Ermentau district, marks a significant step towards enforcing urban development plans and building codes in Almaty.
The three-story house in Ermentau and the two-story building in question were found to have been built without a complete set of permits, in violation of construction norms. Unscheduled inspections by the urban planning control department revealed these irregularities, leading to administrative action and notices to correct the violations.
The demolition process for the three-story house in Ermentau began in early August, while the demolition of the two-story building is yet to start. The demolition of both buildings is taking place in different districts of Almaty, highlighting the recurring issue of unauthorized construction in the city.
The urban planning control department filed lawsuits for both buildings, with the lawsuit for the two-story building being filed on September 23, 2024. The first instance court ruled in favor of the department's lawsuit for both buildings, leading to the Almaty City Court's decision to uphold the rulings.
Instances of unauthorized construction, often referred to as "samostroy," have been a persistent issue in Almaty due to rapid urbanization. Local government efforts aim to regulate and remove illegal constructions to ensure urban planning compliance and safety. The legal process in Kazakhstan typically involves inspection by local urban planning or housing authorities, issuance of formal notices to the property owner, opportunity for appeals, and execution of demolition by municipal services if the building is not regularized or removed voluntarily.
For detailed, current, and location-specific information, it would be best to consult official Almaty municipal announcements, local news sources, or Kazakhstan government legal documents regarding urban construction and demolition enforcement.
The three-story house in Ermentau and the two-story building, both built without proper permits, have been subject to legal action due to violations of construction norms. This political issue, involving unauthorized construction often referred to as "samostroy", is part of a larger general-news story about efforts to enforce urban development plans and building codes in Almaty.
