Content Page: Model Building By Laws

  • Builders’ Sheds And Toilets

    —

    Neither the approval of plans complying with the requirements of Part I nor the issue of a certificate in terms of section 39 shall be necessary for the erection of a builder’s shed or toilet- a) is erected and maintained in accordance with the provisions of section 28; and b) does not exceed the dimensions…

  • Garden Structures And Fences

    —

    (1) A person may construct a fence, wall, pergola, garden shelter, car-shelter or boat shelter or trellis-screen wall without obtaining- a) the approval of plans and drawings complying with the requirements of Part I; or b) a certificate issued in terms of section 39; if the structure is built so as to comply with the…

  • Certificates For Minor Structures

    —

    (1) If a proposed buildings falls within the classes of buildings, referred to in subsection(2), the local authority may issue a certificate authorizing the construction of the building without insisting upon the submission and approval of plans complying with the requirements of Part I. (2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall supply to any building…

  • Decorations For Public celebrations

    —

    (1) The local authority may, by written notice to any person, waive the provisions of this Part for a part specified period, not exceeding six weeks, to permit the erection and display of decorations for a public celebration. (2) Notwithstanding any waiver in terms of subsection (1), the local authority may order the removal of…

  • Removal Of Projections And Encroachments

    —

    Any permission or consent given or deemed to have been given in terms of this Part shall be revocable at the sole discretion of the local authority, and, subject to the terms of any agreement concluded in terms of section 34, the local authority may require the owner of any building from which a projection…

  • Construction Of Projections and Encroachments

    —

    The construction of a projection or encroachment may be undertaken only after plans thereof have been submitted and approved in terms of Part I, and shall in all other respects be undertaken in accordance with these by-laws

  • Permit-Free Encroachment

    —

    (1) No permit shall be required in terms of section 33 in respect of- a) a cornice a moulding, a lintel or a similar feature; or b) drop-awnings or sunblinds; or c) external hose-connexions for fire-fighting systems; which comply with the relevant provisions of Chapter 8, Part V of Chapter 11 or Part II of…

  • Granting Of Permission

    —

    Every person whom the local authority has in terms of section 33 or by resolution in terms of section 166 of the Act permitted to erect or construct a projection or encroachment shall, in addition to complying with any other conditions which the local authority may impose- a) assume full responsibility for the safety and…

  • Permission To Be Obtained For Projections And Encroachments

    —

    (1) Subject to the provisions of section 35, no person may, without the written permission of the local authority, construct a building or a fixed or movable projection from a building so as to encroach upon, over or under any pavement, street or public place (2) If any person wishes to construct a building, part…

  • Removal Of Sheds And Rubble, And Repair Of Public Places

    —

    (1) Upon completing any building or sewerage work, the builder or plumber shall- a) repair any damage, or defray costs of such work if it is undertaken by the local authority, which has been caused to any pavement, street or public place in the course of constructing the building or installing the sewerage work; and…