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CoJ releases draft planning by-laws, dates for public participation

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has released documents for comment and the dates of rates discussion meetings for public participation.
CoJ releases draft planning by-laws, dates for public participation
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The Joburg's Draft Spatial Development Framework has been released for comment, with a hard copy available at all the regional offices and the COJ offices (10th Floor, Metro Centre). Residents have 60 days from publication to submit comments.

Dates for public rates meetings

The City of Johannesburg invites all residents and interested parties to give input into the review of the City's Property Rates Policy. This annual process ensures that resident's voices are heard so that the Rates Policy remains sustainable and the related tariffs are equitable and affordable.

RegionWhenWhere
Region A2 February 2016 from 6-8pmDiepsloot Youth Hall
Ingonyama Drive
Diepsloot, Midrand
Region A11 February 2016 from 6-8pmIvory Park North Hall
Ivory Park, Midrand
Region A24 February 2016 from 6-8pmMidrand Fire Station
Cnr First street and Smuts Street, Midrand
Region B3 February 2016 from 6-8pmMarks Park, Pavilion Hall
Judith Road
Emmarentia
Region C10 February 2016 from 6-8pmCosmo City MPCC
Angola Drive
Cosmo City
Region C15 February 2016 from 6-8pmRoodepoort City Hall
Corner Dieperink and Berladina Streets
Roodepoort
Region C16 February 2016 from 6-8pmBraamfischerville MPCC
Loerieblaar Avenue
Braamfischerville
Region D30 January 2016 from 10am to noonDhlamini Hall
Koma Road
Soweto
Region D30 January 2016 from 2-6pmOrlando East Community Hall
Soweto
Region D6 February 2016 from 10am to noonProtea Glen Library
Milkhood street
Protea Glen Ext 2
Soweto
Region E4 February 2016 from 6-8pmJabula Recreation Centre
Hibiscus Hall
Corner Anne Street and Athlone Ave
Sandringham
Region E8 February 2016 from 6-8pmEast Bank Hall
Cnr Springbok and Impala Street
Alexandra
Region E9 February 2016 from 6-8pm Ernest Ullman Park Recreational Centre
No 1 Alna Street
Gallor Manor
Region F25 January 2016 from 6-8pmHillbrow Recreational Centre
Corner Clarendon King George and Pretoria Streets
Hillbrow
Region F26 January 2016 from 7-9pmMondeor Recreational Centre
Cnr Dayleford Road and Columbine Avenue
Mondeor
Region G17 February 2016 from 6-8pmOrange Farm Multi-purpose Hall
Orange Farm Ext 4
Region G18 February 2016 from 6-8pmEnnerdale Civic Centre
Corner Katz and Smith Street
Ennerdale
Region G22 February 2016 from 6-8pmDon Mateman Civic Centre
Line Road,
Eldorado Park Ext 5
Region G23 February 2016 from 6-8pmLenasia Civic Centre
No 1 Rose Avenue
Lenasia Ext 1

The 2015/2016 Rates Policy and Tariff Schedule is currently available on the City's website for review. Comments may be made in writing and submitted before 4 March 2016 by fax to +27 (0)86 447 7567 or by email to az.gro.gruboj@tnemmocsetar.

Draft Joburg Municipal Planning By-law

A draft by-law is open for comment. Copies of the draft by-law will lie open for inspection during normal office hours for 30 days from date of publication of the notice at the Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein. Copies will also be available at the regional offices, as well as be available on the City's website www.joburg.org.za.

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