Zoning regulations, or a by-law on municipal land use planning, adopted by local municipalities dictate how properties can be used or developed.
Zoning refers to the process of altering the land usage of a property, enabling a different land use from its current use rights and activities.
Each local municipality also as a Spatial Development Framework that drives their development planning decisions.
When property owners desire to deviate from the current approved land usage, they must submit a rezoning application to the local municipality.
This is also valid if a property owners would like to sub-divide their current property.
At Rezone we specialise in the sub-division and rezoning of agricultural land, within the urban edge, to unlock its development potential.
It is a certificate that can be obtained from the local municipality that sets out a properties’ current use rights.
The by-law on municipal land use planning sets out what development parameters and controls are for each specific zoning.
The development parameters include aspects such as heights of buildings, coverage, density, floor area ratio’s, building lines, parking requirements, etc.
At Rezone we know how to interpret all these use rights and their respective development parameters.
You can obtain your properties’ current zoning by consulting the local authority and ask for a zoning certificate; or you can get your properties’ zoning by consulting the local municipalities online zoning maps.
Property owners might choose to rezone their property to expand its development potential and for investment purposes.
It is crucial to note that rezoning a property is a complex and time-consuming process that involves not only the local municipality, but also other organs of state from which approvals might be required, especially environmental approval.
At Rezone we have done this multiple times successfully and we are here to assist you.
There are multiple factors that drive how long it could take to get all the necessary development planning approvals for the various organs of state.
It usually takes 12-18 months, depending on the complexity of a rezoning application.
At Rezone we are experts at planning these processes to ensure that we obtain approvals in the shortest possible time, through hands on management, engaging the right professional team and having personal relationships with the local authority.
There are risks to obtaining the development approvals, with the right conditions of approval, to unlock the full development potential of a property.
At Rezone we understand these risks and we follow a specific risk management approach to ensure that our successful track record remains intact.
We would highly recommend that you approach us to assist you with the rezoning of your property and getting the right professional team on board to ensure success.
Each of the local municipalities have regulations that sets out the process and requirements for a rezoning application.
Environmental authorisation, which is also needed, also has a specific set of application requirements and process to be followed.
There might also be some title deed restrictions that need consideration.
At Rezone we can guide you through this process in terms of the documentation, specialist studies, and applications you will need to successfully rezone your property.
Rezoning requires a significant capital outlay.
You will need to appoint a professional town planner, architect, landscape architect, and various environmental specialists.
You will also need to appoint various engineering consultants.
To rezone agricultural land, within the urban edge, could cost between R1,5mil – R1,8mil.
If your property has development value, but you do not have the experience, or want to make the capital outlay, to undertake the rezoning yourself, you could consider selling your property to a specialist, like Rezone.
Once we have done a proper due diligence and risk assessment; and we have negotiated a fair property value with you; Rezone will purchase the property, subject to the conditions that we have agreed, and fund the rezoning cost.
Contact Rezone to discuss your property and your specific needs.
Starting construction without the right approvals, can lead to fines, forced removal of already built structures, imprisonment, and general costly delays on your development project.
Always ensure that you have all the necessary approvals, including building plan approval, before proceeding with construction.
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