Rezoning application steps:
1. Submit the following documents to your local municipality:
- A motivation letter indicating why the rezoning is needed, its feasibility, its impact on the environment and the neighborhood.
- A locality plan showing the erf location, its zoning as well as a site plan showing existing buildings and sizes (if any).
- A plan showing how the new zoning will be accommodated, i.e. will there be adequate parking space, etc.
- Proof that the intended rezoning has been published in a local newspaper to invite comments or objections.
- Written consent and/or objections from all affected neighbors.
- A copy of proof of ownership, i.e. Title Deed or Deed of Transfer. If the application is done on behalf of the owner of the erf a copy of the Power of Attorney must be included. Similarly, if the property is registered as a CC, a copy of the Founding Statement must be attached.
2. Council will consider the rezoning application
Points of consideration:
- Application's terms of impact on the environment
- Benefit to the community
- Comments and/or objections of the public
- The capacity of the existing infrastructure (i.e. sewer lines, electricity supply, etc.)
- Conformity to the policies of the Council.
3. Approval
Once approved, Council may include the rezoning the next Town Planning Amendment Scheme to
be submitted to the Ministry of Regional and Local Government and Housing and Rural Development.
The Amendment Scheme is re-advertised for public comments and forwarded to the Namibia Planning
Advisory Board for recommendation. Once approved, the Amendment Scheme is proclaimed
in the official government Gazette.
4. Betterment fees
Once the Amendment Scheme is Gazetted, the applicant will be required to pay a Betterment Fee as a condition of the rezoning.