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Saldanha Bay Municipality Integrated Zoning Scheme By-Law Amendment 2026

A zoning scheme contains all the zonings provided for in a municipal area as well as the rules and regulations for the development of land. A zoning scheme is a legal instrument that helps to shape the dynamics of the urban and natural environment. Zoning schemes aim to maintain, protect and upgrade the general welfare, public health and safety of the inhabitants of the municipal area.

Through this By-law, the Municipality controls the size of buildings, location of buildings, density of development and the way land is used. This By-law is a key tool in the land use management system of the municipality and is required for carrying out planning policy.


The Integrated Zoning Scheme was drafted in accordance with the requirements of national and provincial legislation, i.e. the Local Government, Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000, the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, Act no. 16 of 2013 and the Land Use Planning Act, Act no. 3 of 2014, and served to integrate five former zoning schemes that existed for different areas in the municipal jurisdiction. It was approved by the Council in October 2021 and came into effect through promulgation in the Provincial Gazette in November 2021.


The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act requires that every municipality must review its zoning scheme every five years to ensure consistency with its Municipal Spatial Development Framework. The Saldanha Bay Integrated Zoning Scheme is thus due for revision and the proposed amended zoning scheme is hereby presented for comment and input on the amendments.

 

The draft amended zoning scheme bylaw together with a register of amendments is available for public input from 1 September 2026 to 31 October 2026 and can be viewed on the dowload link below:

Draft By-law for Township, Rural and Village Economies, 2026 – Invitation for Public Comment

Invitation for Public Comment

Saldanha Bay Municipality invites residents, business owners, traders, community organisations and other interested parties to submit comments on the Draft By-law for Township, Rural and Village Economies, 2026. The proposed by-law aims to support local economic development while promoting lawful trading, food safety, public health and safe business environments. The public comment period is open from 8 October 2026 to 6 November 2026.

The draft by-law and accompanying implementation framework are available on the municipal website at https://sbm.gov.za/notices/. Written comments may be submitted to Charles.barends@sbm.gov.za. For further enquiries, contact Charles Barends, Manager: Local Economic Development, on 022 701 7081.

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