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 to what is allowed. Also information regarding House Shops.
Guidelines for Informal Trading in Langebaan
Informal Trading Areas in Langebaan
Oostewal Street- opposite Spar
Entrance to Sea View Park
- can only trade in designated informal trading areas
- not allowed on sidewalks, public roads or public space, parks
- Not allowed to accumulate , dump, store litter
- need to remove structures after trading
- Can only trade with a permit from Municipality with a reference to trade area or stand number
- Rent payable
- Payable at Municipality
- May not be a danger or threat 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
- can only trade in designated informal trading areas
- May not overnight at such place
- Cover maximum 3 m x 2m area
- Not allowed to attach to building, structure, tree, lamp pole, traffic sign or bench
- All structures are in good state of repair, kept clean and sanitary condition
By-Law Relating to House Shops, 2021.
House Shops
What is a house shop?
- at residential house convenience goods are purchased and received.
- The primary house is residential and secondary use is for a house shop
- Application for a house shop
Only registered owner may apply and stay in premises
Written consent of all surrounding owners
Application and Operating a house shop
- Only registered owner may apply and also need to stay in premises
- Written consent needed from of 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 owner of the premises and not transferable.