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What is the difference between single residential ,commercial zoning añd agriculture zoning in South Africa

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1. Single Residential Zoning (SRZ)

Purpose:

  • Protects neighborhoods for family-style living.
  • Ensures that properties are used mainly for private homes — not for shops, factories, etc.

Detailed Rules:

  • One main house per property (sometimes a second "granny flat" is allowed).
  • Building lines: You must leave space between your house and the plot boundary (e.g., 3 meters from the street boundary).
  • Height limits: Normally you can only build 1 or 2 storeys.
  • Coverage limits: You can only build on a certain percentage of your land (e.g., 50% of the plot area).
  • Use restrictions:
    • Home businesses (e.g., hairdresser, consulting office) might be allowed, but usually you need special consent.
    • Running a guesthouse? Often needs consent too.
  • No large-scale businesses or industrial activities allowed.

Example:

  • A typical suburban house in Sandton or Durbanville.
  • A small guesthouse with special permission in Constantia.

2. Commercial Zoning (CZ)

Purpose:

  • Allows businesses to operate — trade, offices, services.
  • Creates areas where economic activity is concentrated.

Detailed Rules:

  • Types of businesses: Shops, supermarkets, restaurants, banks, hotels, offices, doctors’ surgeries, gyms.
  • Higher density: You can build a bigger building relative to the land size (sometimes 80–100% coverage).
  • Building height: Taller buildings are allowed compared to residential areas (e.g., 3 to 8 storeys).
  • Parking requirements: Must provide customer/staff parking on-site.
  • Signage: Commercial signage is permitted, but usually regulated (size, lighting, etc.).
  • Noise and activity: Businesses are allowed to create more activity, but must still manage noise and pollution.

Example:

  • A small shopping center in Bryanston.
  • A block of offices in Umhlanga Ridge.
  • A car dealership along a busy road.

3. Agricultural Zoning (AZ)

Purpose:

  • Preserve farming land and limit urban sprawl.
  • Allow rural lifestyles and large properties for agriculture.

Detailed Rules:

  • Farming activities: Growing crops, livestock, vineyards, game farming.
  • Large plots: Land parcels are very large (often 1 hectare or much more).
  • Limited buildings:
    • Main farmhouse + a few supporting structures (barns, stables).
    • Farm worker accommodations allowed.
  • Subdivision is heavily restricted: To avoid breaking up farmland into tiny pieces.
  • Non-agricultural uses:
    • Farm stalls, wedding venues, guest lodges are sometimes permitted, but need special application.
    • Residential development (housing estates) usually NOT allowed unless the land is re-zoned.

Example:

  • Wine farms in Stellenbosch.
  • Cattle farms in Limpopo.
  • Agricultural smallholdings outside Pretoria.

Additional Notes:

Rezoning:

  • If someone wants to change land use (e.g., from Agricultural to Residential), they must apply for rezoning, which is a legal process through the local municipality.
  • Rezoning involves public participation (neighbors can object).

Municipal Variations:

  • Cape Town, eThekwini, Johannesburg, etc. each have their own zoning schemes (e.g., Cape Town uses "SR1" for standard houses, "GB1" for general business, "AG1" for agriculture).
  • There are sub-categories too — like "Mixed Use Zoning" (which allows a combination of zoning
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