Drakenstein
South Africa
South Africa
Building Control By-law, 2020
- Published in Western Cape Provincial Gazette 8220 on 13 March 2020
- Commenced on 13 March 2020
- [This is the version of this document from 13 March 2020 and includes any amendments published up to 12 April 2024.]
1. Definitions
2. Purpose of by-law and application
3. Interpretation
4. Approval required in respect of buildings to be erected
A person who wishes to erect a building as contemplated in section 5, must submit the building plans or documents as required in terms of section 7 for consideration and approval by the municipality prior to commencement with the erection of such building.5. Buildings that require approval of the municipality
Without derogating from the provisions of section 4(1) of the Act, the NBR or any other law, the erection of buildings listed below require approval of the municipality and may include, but are not limited to-6. Certificate of occupancy
Subject to the provisions of section 14(1A) of the Act, a certificate of occupancy as contemplated in section 14 of the Act shall not be issued by the municipality unless the owner, where applicable, has provided the municipality with the following information-7. Application and requirements
8. Determination of tariffs and fees
The municipality may, in terms of its Tariff By-law, determine tariffs and fees for any service rendered in terms of this by-law or the Act, which must be reviewed annually during the budget process.9. Compliance and enforcement
10. Offences and penalties
11. Appeal
A person whose rights are affected by a decision delegated by the municipality may appeal against that decision by giving written notice of the appeal and the reasons therefore in terms of section 62 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 to the city manager within 21 days of the date of the notification of the decision.12. Short title and commencement
This by-law shall be known as the Drakenstein Municipality Building Control By-law and shall come into operation of the date of promulgation thereof in the Provincial Gazette.History of this document
13 March 2020 this version
Cited documents 3
Legislation 3
1. | Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 | 4368 citations |
2. | Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 | 4003 citations |
3. | Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 | 585 citations |