A Brief Overview Of The Rezoning Process In Tshwane (In Terms Of City Of Tshwane Land Use Management By-Law, 2016
The Rezoning process for the City of Tshwane is outlined in terms of Section 16(1) of the City of Tshwane Land Use Management By-Law, 2016.
The process below outlines the key steps for a rezoning application in terms of the City of Tshwane Land Use Management By-Law, 2016:
Pre-Application Meeting
A pre-application consultation with the City of Tshwane is advised in the first phase. Before starting the rezoning application process, it is imperative that you have this discussion to examine the viability of your proposal and to clarify any prerequisites.
Application Requirements
The following documents are required for a Rezoning in terms of the City of Tshwane Land Use Management By-Law, 2016
- A completed Application Form .
- The title deed of the property.
- A recent rates clearance certificate.
- A written motivation for the application.
- A site development plan (SDP)
- Zoning certificate.
- A locality plan.
- A contour survey.
- A stormwater management plan.
- An environmental impact assessment report (if applicable).
- A traffic impact assessment report (if applicable).
- A geotechnical report (if applicable).
- Proof of ownership or written authorization from the owner.
- Payment of the prescribed application fee.
Application Submission
Once all the required documents are compiled and complete, the applicant must submit the application to the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
Processing and Evaluation
The City of Tshwane will then evaluate and assess the application for compliance with the By-Law and the City of Tshwane Town Planning Scheme 2008 (Revised 2014). This may involve requesting additional information from the applicant.
Public Participation
The By-Law requires public participation for a rezoning application in the City of Tshwane. It is the responsibility of the applicant to advertise the application and give interested and affected parties the opportunity to object.
Decision Making
After considering all the relevant information, including any objections received, the City of Tshwane will make a decision on the application. The applicant will be notified of the decision in writing.
The application may be:
- Approved
- Approved with conditions
- Refused
Appeal Process
If the application is refused, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision to the City of Tshwane Municipal Planning Tribunal.
Please note: This is a summarized explanation of a typical rezoning application. Always consult with a Qualified and Professional Town Planner for the most up-to-date information and personalized advice.
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