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

PROPOSED REZONING, CONSOLIDATION, SUBDIVISION AND DEPARTURE: ERF 3535 AND A REMAINDER OF ERF 3536, SEDGEFIELD

Applicant: Willem De Kock

Owner: Knysna Municipality

Reference number: Application number 2009

Property description: Erf 3535 and a Remainder of Erf 3536, Sedgefield

Physical address: Rooikrans Avenue, Sedgefield

Nature of application:

[a] Rezoning of Erf 3535, Sedgefield zoned “Local Business Zone” and a Remainder of Erf 3536, Sedgefield zoned “General Residential” to a “Sub-divisional Area”, in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016);

[b] Consolidation of Erf 3535 and a Remainder of Erf 3536, Sedgefield in terms of Section 15(2)(e) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016);

[c] Subdivision and Rezoning of the Consolidated Erf in terms of Sections 15(2)(d) and 15(2)(a) of the Knysna Municipality By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2016), into the following portions:

1) Portions 1-12 to “Special Residential” zone

2) Portion 13 to Remainder of 3535 (Encroachment area to be consolidated with Erven 4869 and 3537)

3) Portion 14 to “Street” zone

[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 zthwala@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, Zinhle Thwala, at 044 302 6268 or via email zthwala@knysna.gov.za

MS. POB MAKOMA

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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