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The City of Cape Town offers a support programme for urban agricultural practitioners, including assistance with water supply, irrigation, containers, animal sheds, power equipment, seeds, fodder, veterinary products, technical skills, business skills, and marketing advice.
- Who it is for:
- urban agricultural practitioners, emerging farmers, community groups
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the City's Urban Agricultural Unit or Urban Agricultural Resource Centers to access assistance and resources.
The City will establish consultative forums to involve stakeholders in decision-making related to urban agriculture, promoting collaboration and feedback.
- Who it is for:
- urban agricultural practitioners, civil society, private sector, government partners
- How to act on it:
- Participate in meetings organized by the Urban Agricultural Unit or attend public consultations when announced.
The City of Cape Town commits to releasing municipal land for use in urban agriculture, enabling residents and community groups to cultivate food on public land.
- Who it is for:
- urban farmers, community groups, emerging farmers
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Urban Agricultural Unit to request access to municipal land for agricultural use.
Vulnerable groups practicing urban agriculture may receive subsidized water to support their farming activities.
- Who it is for:
- vulnerable groups in urban agriculture
- How to act on it:
- Eligible individuals or groups must apply through the Urban Agricultural Unit to access subsidized water.
All other Councillors may receive protection from Law Enforcement Services when performing official duties, provided the request is approved by the Manager of Councillor Support.
- Who it is for:
- Councillors
- How to act on it:
- Request protection through the Manager of Councillor Support, who will conduct a risk assessment and approve based on official duty context.
Executive Committee members may receive protection when visiting dangerous areas on official duty, coordinated by the Manager of Councillor Support.
- Who it is for:
- Executive Committee members
- How to act on it:
- Notify the Manager of Councillor Support before visiting dangerous areas; protection will be arranged following risk assessment and approval.
Councillors may be issued with bullet-proof vests upon request, subject to approval by the Manager of Councillor Support and a risk assessment.
- Who it is for:
- Councillors
- How to act on it:
- Submit a request to the Manager of Councillor Support for approval after a risk assessment is conducted.
The amendment allows for affordable rental flats to be established as an additional use right in certain designated areas of the City of Cape Town, under specific conditions. This applies to developments in areas listed on the official map published with the by-law.
- Who it is for:
- developers and property owners in designated areas of the City of Cape Town
- How to act on it:
- Apply for development approval under the new zoning rules after 1 September 2025, using the map and conditions defined in Item 25D of the by-law.
Residents, ratepayers' associations, City officials, or Councillors can submit a written request to investigate a potentially unlawful land use activity. This includes complaints about land being used in a way not permitted by zoning regulations.
- Who it is for:
- residents, ratepayers' associations, City officials, Councillors
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written request to investigate to the Planning and Building Development Management Department.
The City of Cape Town has updated Schedule 3 of its Development Management Scheme. This change affects how development applications are assessed and approved within the city, particularly regarding land use, building standards, and planning permissions.
- Who it is for:
- property developers, architects, planners, and residents in Cape Town
- How to act on it:
- No application or action is required. The amendment is legally binding and takes effect upon publication.
Owners of rateable properties within a City Improvement District are required to pay an additional rate to fund district-specific improvements and services. The amount and payment terms are regulated under this by-law.
- Who it is for:
- owners of rateable property located in a City Improvement District
- How to act on it:
- Pay the additional rate as levied under Section 22 of the by-law.
Property owners or their legally mandated representatives can apply to have a special rating area designated as a City Improvement District. This involves submitting an application to the City of Cape Town, which will assess the proposal through public participation and decision-making processes.
- Who it is for:
- owners or legally mandated representatives of rateable property within proposed boundaries
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the City of Cape Town as outlined in Section 5 of the by-law.