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Zoning | Primary use | Consent use |
Agricultural zones |
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Agricultural Zone I (AI) |
The objective of this zone is to promote and protect agriculture on farms as an important economic, environmental and cultural resource. Limited provision is made for non- agricultural uses to provide rural communities in more remote areas with the opportunity to increase the economic potential of their properties, provided these uses do not present a significant negative impact on the primary agricultural resource. | Agriculture | AbattoirAdditional dwelling unitsAgricultural industry (>2000m² floor space)AirfieldAnimal care centreAqua-cultureCamping siteFarm graveyardFarm shopFreestanding base telecommunication stationFunction venueGuest houseGuest LodgeHelicopter landing padOff road trailPlant nurseryQuarryRenewable energy structureService tradesShooting rangeTourist facilitiesUtility service |
Agricultural Zone II (AII) |
The objective of this zone is to accommodate larger residential properties, which may be used for limited agriculture, but primarily serve as places of residence for people who seek a rural lifestyle. Such properties are often found close to towns and villages, and new smallholding areas should only be permitted within an acknowledged, demarcated urban area. | Smallholding | Additional DwellingsAgriculture industry (excluding a sawmill)Animal care centreAnimal care centreAqua-cultureFarmer's marketFarm ShopFreestanding base telecommunication stationGuest houseGuest lodgeIntensive animal farmingIntensive horticulturePlant nurseryRenewable energy structureRiding schoolRooftop base telecommunication stationTourist facilitiesUtility service |
Agricultural Zone III (AIII) | | |
The purpose of this zone is to support the government’s rural land development programme and provide for the establishment of worker accommodation outside conventional towns. This will help to address the accommodation needs of workers and their dependants in rural areas such as farms, forestry and conservation areas. Provision is made for complementary uses that will improve the amenity of the settlement or supplement the economic base for residents. | Agri-village | Freestanding basetelecommunication stationRooftop base telecommunicationstation |
Single residential zones |
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Single Residential Zone I (SRI) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for residential development where the predominant type of accommodation is a dwelling house for a single family, where each dwelling has its own land unit, and adequate outdoor space. Limited employment and additional accommodation opportunities are possible as primary or consent uses, provided that the dominant use of the property remains residential, and impacts of employment and additional accommodation uses do not adversely affect the quality and character of the surrounding residential environment. | Dwelling house | CrècheGuest house (>2 rooms)Home care facilityHouse shopSecond dwelling unit >60m² |
Single Residential Zone II (SRII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for upgrading and incremental housing from informal settlements to formal settlements and also to allow formal as well as informal housing types on a single erf. In recognition of the realities of poor and marginalised communities, development management provisions are not restrictive and local employment generation is encouraged within this zone. | Dwelling houseShelters | CrècheGuest house (>2 rooms)Home care facilityHouse shopSecond dwelling unit (>60m) |
General Residential Zone I(GRI) |
The objective of this zone is to encourage residential development of a medium density, with a coordinated design, and to accommodate group housing where special attention is given to aesthetics, architectural form and the inter-relationship between components of the group housing scheme. Group housing may be located in single residential areas in places where an increased density is desirable, including along main roads, near local shopping centres and other activity nodes, and also preferably near to public open spaces. | Group housing | FlatsHome occupationRetirement resortSports and recreation centreWellness centre |
General Residential Zone II (GRII) |
The objective of this zone is to encourage residentialdevelopment of a greater density than for GeneralResidential Zone I, while retaining the emphasis ondesign coordination and a modest scale in terms of height.This zone has preferred location requirements, includingproximity to transport and amenities, and should not berandomly located without due consideration of theavailability of open space and community facilities.Town housing may be located in and around centralbusiness areas, near high density nodes and alongactivity corridors. | Town housing | FlatsHome occupationRetirement resort |
General Residential Zone III (GRIII) |
The objective of this zone is to promote higher densityresidential development. The dominant use within thiszone must be residential, but limited mixed use developmentis possible with the Municipality’s consent. This zone haspreferred location requirements, including proximity totransport and amenities, and should not be randomlylocated without due consideration of the availabilityof open space and community facilities. | Flats | Backpackers’ lodgeBoarding houseConvenience shopDwelling houseHome occupationOfficeRenewable energy structureRetirement resortRooftop base telecommunicationstation |
General Residential Zone IV (GRIV) |
The objective of this zone is to provide a temporary residence for transient guests in an appropriately scaled establishment that may include a small conference/ training facility that also caters for business meetings and where lodging and meals are provided. | Guest lodge | Backpackers’ lodgeRestaurant |
General Residential Zone V (GRV) |
The objective of this zone is to provide a temporary residence for transient guests, where lodging and meals are provided, and may include a restaurant and conference facilities. Outside towns it should only be considered in identified tourism areas or within resorts. | Hotel | Backpackers’ lodgeGambling placeRenewable energy structureRooftop base telecommunication stationShop |
Business Zones |
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Business Zone I (BI) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for intensive business and mixed-use development with relatively few restrictions in order to promote urban vitality and economic growth. This zone refers mainly to business activity in the central business district. | Business premises | Adult entertainmentAdult servicesAdult shopFlats on ground floorFreestanding base telecommunication stationGambling placeHelicopter landing padMotor repair garageOpen air motor vehicle displayPlace of entertainmentPlace of worshipRenewable energy structureTransport useWarehouse |
Business Zone II (BII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for the retail sale of goods and services to the public. This zone mainly refers to business activities outside the central business node. | ShopOffice | Adult shopConference facilityDwelling houseFlats on ground floorFreestanding base telecommunication stationInstitutionLiquor storeOpen air motor vehicle displayPlace of assemblyPlace of entertainmentPlace of instructionPlace of worshipRenewable energy structureRestaurantRooftop base telecommunication stationService station |
Business Zone III (BIII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide opportunities in urban areas for service stations, motor repair garages and associated facilities that have specific vehicle access requirements and potential negative impacts on adjoining areas. | Service station | Motor repair garageOpen air vehicle displayShopTruck stopTruck stop accommodation |
Industrial zones |
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Industrial Zone 1 (II) |
The objective of this zone is to accommodate industry uses and service trades that may be carried out without nuisance to other properties or the general public. These uses may be located next to business uses and in close proximity to residential areas, and do not present a potential negative impact on the character or amenity of such areas. | Light industry | Adult EntertainmentAdult servicesAdult shopAqua-cultureCaretaker’s quartersConvenience shopLiquor storePlace of worshipRenewable energy structureRooftop base telecommunication stationTruck stop |
Industrial Zone II (III) |
The objective of this zone is to accommodate all forms of industry, except noxious trade and risk activity, in order to promote the manufacturing sector of the economy. Some allowance is made for non-industrial activities, but these should not compromise the general use of the area zoned for industry. It is accepted that the intensive nature of the industrial activity or the scale of the operation could generate some negative impact on adjacent properties. | Industry | AbattoirAdult entertainmentAdult servicesAqua-cultureContainer siteConvenience shopCrematoriumHelicopter landing padLiquor storePlace of entertainmentPlace of WorshipRenewable energy structureRestaurantScrap yardTruck stop |
Industrial Zone III (III) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for industries that are noxious in respect of smell, product, waste or other objectionable consequence of their operation, or carry a high risk in the event of fire or accident. While other uses are permitted with consent, the Municipality must ensure there is sufficient capacity for noxious trade in the limited areas suitable for this zone. A noxious trade should not be located close to residential areas. | Noxious trade | Noxious trade Container siteConvenience shopHelicopter landing padIndustryLiquor storeMotor repair garageRenewable energy structureScrap yardService stationTransport use |
Industrial Zone IV (IIV) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for the use of land for the extraction of minerals and raw materials and, to a limited extent, associated business operations. This zone is intended for operations of a more permanent nature as opposed to temporary, short-term mining or prospecting activities. | Mine | Industry |
Community zones |
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Community Zone I (CI) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for educational facilities of all kinds, but controlled provision is made for other compatible community uses. | Place of instruction | Conference facilityFreestanding base telecommunication stationInstitutionOutdoor trading and diningRooftop base telecommunication station |
Community Zone II (CII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for places where communities can congregate and worship according to the custom of their specific faith or religion. | Place of worship | CemeteryInstitutionPlace of instructionRooftop base telecommunication station |
Community Zone III (CIII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for a wide range of institutional uses including facilities for health. | Institution | Correctional facilityRooftop base telecommunication station |
Resort zones |
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Resort Zone (R) |
The objective of this zone is to promote tourist and holiday facilities in areas with special environmental or recreational attributes, and to encourage general public access to these facilities. At the same time, care should be exercised to minimise potential negative impacts of development on fragile environments. The guiding principle should be that a resort must not detract from the amenity that attracted the holiday facilities in the first place, nor should it cause a public nuisance for other people living and working in the vicinity. This zone should only be used in exceptional cases and is normally applicable to tourist developments outside established, built-up areas. | Tourist accommodation | Freestanding base telecommunication stationFunction venueGuest LodgeHotelOff-road trailRooftop base telecommunication stationTourist facilitiesWellness centre |
Open space zones |
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Open Space Zone I (OSI) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for active and passive recreational areas on public land, in order to promote recreation, and enhance the aesthetic appearance of an area. | Public open space | Air and underground rightsCemeteryEnvironmental facilitiesInformal tradingOutdoor trading and diningTourist facilitiesUrban agricultureUtility service |
Open Space Zone II (OSII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for active and passive recreational areas on private land, in order to promote recreation and enhance the aesthetic appearance of an area. | Private open space | CemeteryEnvironmental facilitiesInformal tradingOutdoor trading and diningPlant nurseryRestaurantSports and recreation centreTourist facilitiesUrban agriculture |
Open Space Zone III (OSIII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for the conservation of natural resources in areas that have not been proclaimed as nature areas (non-statutory conservation), in order to sustain flora and fauna and protect areas of undeveloped landscape including woodlands, ridges, wetlands and the coastline. A range of consent uses is provided to supplement and support the main objective of this zone. | Nature conservation area | Conference facilitiesEnvironmental facilitiesFreestanding base telecommunication stationFunction venueHarvesting of natural resourcesRooftop base telecommunication stationTourist accommodationTourist facilitiesTuck shopUtility serviceWellness centre |
Open Space Zone IV (OSIV) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for the conservation of natural resources in areas that have been proclaimed as nature areas (statutory conservation), in order to sustain flora and fauna and protect areas of undeveloped landscape including woodlands, ridges, wetlands and the coastline. A range of consent uses is provided to supplement and support the main objective of this zone. | Nature reserve | Conference facilityFreestanding base telecommunication stationFunction venueRooftop base telecommunication stationTourist accommodationTourist facilitiesUtility service |
Transport and utility zones |
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Transport Zone I (TUI) |
The objective of this zone is to reserve land for transportation systems, excluding public streets, but including all other transport undertakings. | Transport use | Air and underground rightsAirfieldAirportBusiness premisesConference facilityContainer siteHelicopter padHotelIndustryInformal tradingMotor repair garageOutdoor trading and diningService stationWarehouse |
Transport Zone II (TUII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide for public streets, whether constructed or still to be constructed, as well as infrastructure associated with public streets. Provision is also made for the temporary use of the land unit for other purposes as may be approved by the Municipality. | Public street | Air and underground rightsOutdoor trading and diningMultiple parking garage |
Transport Zone III (TUIII) |
The objective of this zone is to provide private roads that is privately owned and does not vest in the Municipality or any other an organ of state, for the passage or parking of motor vehicles. | Private road | Outdoor trading and dining |
Utility Zone (TUIV) |
The objective of this zone is to reserve land for uses that do not fall into another zoning category and that is normally undertaken by national, provincial and municipal government agencies including utility services and substations. Some flexibility for the use of land and development parameters is provided. | Utility service | Renewable energy structures |
Authority Zone (AZ) |
The objective of this zone is to accommodate a use which is practised by or on behalf of an organ of state and that cannot be classified or defined under other uses in this zoning scheme | Authority use | None |
Undetermined Zone |
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Undetermined Use Zone (USI) |
The objective of this zone is to enable the Municipality to defer a decision regarding a specific land use and development management provisions until the circumstances affecting the land unit have been properly investigated; or until the owner of the land makes an application for rezoning; or a zoning determination is made by the Municipality. The objective of this zone is furthermore to create a zone to which land could revert back to when rights under current zonings, other than Single Residential Zone I, were not exercised, especially in cases where changes in the planning context occurred since the current zoning was granted | Existing Buildings | None |