Municipal Informal Trading By-Law, 2021

Informal Trading in Langebaan.

This is for you if you are interested in Informal Trading in Langebaan. From where to trade, how to get a permit, and what is allowed. Also, information regarding House Shops.

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Guidelines for Informal Trading in Langebaan

Informal Trading Areas in Langebaan

  • Main Trading Area: Oostewal Street (Opposite Spar)
  • Other Area: Entrance to Sea View Park

Set Up for Your Informal Trading Business

  • Can only trade in designated informal trading areas
  • Not allowed on sidewalks, public roads, or public spaces, parks
  •  Not allowed to accumulate, dump, or store litter
  • Need to remove structures after trading

Informal Trading Permits in Langebaan

  • Can only trade with a permit from the Municipality, with a reference to the trade area or stand number
  • Rent payable 
  • Payable at Municipality Offices in Bree Street

Selling Food as an Informal Trader

  • May not be a danger or threat to public health or public safety
  • With Cooking or preparation of foods, no oil or fat may drop, overflow or splash against buildings or structures
  • Need valid Health Certificate 

Temporary Structures for Trading

  • Can only trade in designated informal trading areas
  • May not stay overnight at such a place
  • Cover a maximum  3 m x 2m area
  • Not allowed to attach to a building, structure, tree, lamp pole, traffic sign, or bench
  • All structures are in a good state of repair, kept clean and in sanitary condition
Love weskus ilove weskus iselling fruit and vegetables as a informal trader
Love weskus ilove weskus iinformal traders can apply for permit to do informal trading in langebaan, as this lady does in the picture with her merchandise
Love weskus ilove weskus iselection of merchandise available at stores that do informal trading in langebaan

By-Law Relating to House Shops, 2021.

House Shops in Langebaan

Love weskus ilove weskus iblue house shop entrance in langebaan with promotional material on the walls
Love weskus ilove weskus ia shop assistant passed a tin of coffee through a opening at a house shop in langebaan

What is a house shop?

  •  At a residential house, convenience goods are purchased and received.
  • The primary house is residential, and the secondary use is for a house shop
  • Application for a house shop
    Only the registered owner may apply and stay on the premises
    Written consent of all surrounding owners
 

Application and Operating a House Shop:

  • Only the registered owner may apply and also needs to stay on the premises
  • Written consent is needed from all surrounding owners
  • Application fee payable
  • May not exceed 20 m² of total floor area of dwelling
  • May not be closer than 300m walking distance from any business-zoned property
  • May not sell explosive or flammable substances
  • May only operate between 06h00 and 22h00
  • Must comply with Advertising and Signage By-Law
  • Consent to operate a house shop is granted to the owner of the premises and is not transferable.

More information on Advertising and Signage in Langebaan

More Information on the By-Laws for Langebaan

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