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Prasa fined R25 000 by City of Cape Town for contravening zoning laws

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The temporary relocation of families occupying a central line contravened municipal by-laws, the City said.

Families that occupied the central railway line in Cape Town were relocated by Prasa to this site in Philippi East, but the land had not been zoned for human habitation. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso

According to deputy mayor and mayco member for spatial planning Eddie Andrews, a land use application was required prior to Prasa moving the families.The Municipal Planning Tribunal, taking into account the gravity, extent, duration and conduct, had determined the amount for the fine to be R25 000, for relocating families before submitting the application.The initial deadline given for the rezoning application was 22 January, but Prasa applied for a 60-day extension until 22 March.

Makanda said Prasa Western Cape has appointed town planning consultants in preparation for the temporary departure application.

 

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