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  1. Dear sirs,
    I have a container transport business that requires a repair workshop and truck yard space for parking. What zoning will this fall under. I am based in Cape Town.
    Regards

  2. I live in Capetown…my title deed says a structure “within 12 meters of the rear , no portion shall not be used for human habitation “…may I have a toilet and basin ?…can it be used for anything other than a storeroom ?

    Regards

    Kent

  3. Dave Lardner says:

    What regulations / restrictions cover the building of a guard house on Noordhoek Cape on a 4-acre plot?
    Regards
    Dave Lardner

  4. This will be covered by your council bylaws. Contact them for information.

  5. Hi, I am from klerksdorp, north west. My wife wants to start her pre school. We just want to know: can two child care centers co-exist on the same street (50 meters distance)?

  6. Pieter you need to comply with the estate rules which are additional to the local authority rules. You can get CoT approval, but this will be subject to the estate rules.

  7. All structures require plans unless defined as minor building work – which this isn’t.

  8. I live in an estate in Pretoria. The HOA have building rules and guidelines. These rules and guidelines exceed and are more strict than that imposed by City of Tshwane. I want to build my dream house but need building line relaxation from HOA. My building lines are still within City of Tshwane requirements.

    Is it possible for me to approach the City of Tshwane and get building approval without the HOA consent?
    Must the HOA approve my plans before City of Tshwane can approve?

    Regards
    Pieter

  9. Asaf Henig says:

    Can I build a small guardhouse (2m x 2m ) adjacent to my boundary wall without building plans and prior approval from council? Thanks .

  10. Brian you will need to contact your local authority for information that relates to zoning. Each has its own regulations and bylaws. We are also not experts in terms of the liquor laws as the do not have anything to do with the National Building Regulations.

  11. Can you please clarify rezoning of a guesthouse that includes for example a conference facility.

    I have noticed that many guest houses have conference/wedding facilities and also have liquor licences. This appears to be contrary to the definition above for a guest house. which in turn differs from the explanation of a guesthouse given by City Scope Town Planners which states:

    “Guesthouse – Residential facility operated for profit with a specific limited number of rooms (i.e.16 in some municipalities) which provides short term accommodation, and could include a bar, dining room, lounge and conference room for exclusive use of residents. Often it is a requirement that the manager be residing on the property.

  12. Hi Christiaan, Those refer to the relevant Regulations. Section D is Public Safety, D1 is the Deemed to Satisfy chapter and D4 deals with the requirements for “Change in Level”, “Ramps” & “Swimming pools and swimming baths”. Section W is Fire Installation and W1 is the Deemed to Satisfy chapter and W4 deals with Heating & Fire regulations. Hope this explains it a bit better.

  13. christiaan de bruyn says:

    Subject:
    House Plans

    Message:
    Good morning
    On our approved house plans I have the following value D1; W1; W4; D4
    Can you please tell me where I can get the standard meaning for these abbreviations.

    regards and thanks Chris

  14. What do you mean by a modular home Angela. If it doesn’t meet the normal SABS specs then you will need an agrement certificate. All materials must also meet SABS specs. But all types of homes may be built providing the correct paperwork is complied with.

  15. Angela Donval says:

    I have been told that modular homes are not accepted by the NBR. Please advise. Kind regards
    Angela