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KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY BY-LAW ON MUNICIPAL LAND USE PLANNING (2016)

PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION, REZONING, SUBDIVISION AND DEPARTURE: ERVEN 1873-1879, SEDGEFIELD

Applicant: Willem De Kock

Owner: Knysna Municipality

Reference number: Application number 2008

Property description: Erven 1873-1879, Sedgefield

Physical address: Oestervanger Street, Sedgefield

Nature of application:

[a] Consolidation of Erven 1873 – 1879, Sedgefield, in terms of Section 15(2 (e) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016);

[b] Rezoning of the consolidated erf from “Single Residential” zone to a “Sub-divisional Area”, in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016), to allow the

following portions:

1) Portions 1-24 to “Special Residential” zone

2) Portion 25 to “Local Authority” zone

3) Portion 26 to “Street” zone

[c] Subdivision of the “Sub-divisional Area” into 26 portions as indicated on plan number 17025_Sed-02, in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016);

[d] Departure from certain parameters in the Zoning Scheme with regard to the minimum erf size, minimum street width and the provision of public open space as prescribed in the Special Residential Zone, in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016).

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016) that the abovementioned application has been received and is available for inspection during office hours at the office of the Town Planning Department, 3 Church Street, Knysna; the Sedgefield Library; as well as the municipal website:

http://www.knysna.gov.za/resident-services/planning/current-land-use-applications/

Any written comments may be addressed in terms of Section 50 of the said legislation to the Municipal Manager, P.O Box 21, Knysna 6570 or via email knysna@knysna.gov.za and smqhele@knysna.gov.za, on or before 23 April 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment.

The municipality may refuse to accept comments received after the closing date. Persons who cannot write may approach the Town Planning Office at 3 Church Street, Knysna during office hours, where the responsible official will assist you in putting your comments in writing. Telephonic enquiries may be made during office hours to the Town Planner, Steward Mqhele, at 044 302 6339 or via email smqhele@knysna.gov.za

MS. POB MAKOMA

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

SL SOKHELA: MUNICIPAL MANAGER