Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
January 2010
1. What is Development?
Development is a very broad term that encompasses activities that result in a change of density, construction or addition to or alteration to a building or to the subdivision of a parcel of land. The information that the city council of Nairobi requires in a development application varies with the intended development.
However, if you still have questions that are not answered by this guide, do not hesitate to contact city councils City Planning Department. You can phone us or call in personally or simply email your enquiry. We recommend that you discuss your development proposal with one of our technical officers before submitting a development application. We are always happy to arrange interviews; but please phone (020) 224281 extension 4013 for an appointment.
If you are taking over an existing business, its a good idea to check with us to see if the business has a valid development application and occupation certificate; it may be possible to regularize an existing unauthorized development. If you are unsure whether you need to make a development application purposes, please contact Councils City Planning Department.
The following are common requirements in all applications: i. ii. The proposed development; A survey plan from Survey of Kenya (in the absence of an approved survey a beacon certificate duly signed by a Licensed Surveyor); iii. iv. Ownership documents; and Up-to-date rates payment receipts.
7.1.
You will save time and expense by downloading A guide Of Nairobi City Development Ordinances and Zones. For further clarification our staff can answer most enquiries over the counter or over the phone. If you would like us to respond to a specific proposal, we suggest that 5
you phone (020) 224281 extension 4013 for an appointment. We will arrange a meeting with the technical officer/s responsible for your locality. Please send us a sketch plan in advance to illustrate your ideas. This will focus the discussion and allow us to give a more detailed response.
7.1.1.
It is recommended that you consult with relevant approval bodies as early as possible. Certain types of proposals may also require separate approval under other Acts of Parliament. Such approvals include proposals that may need additional approvals that may include: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Structure or places of public entertainment; Water supply, sewerage and storm water drainage work; Community land; Public roads; and Other public space activities
7.2.
7.2.1.
Councils requirements
The Council aims to guide development in the interests of the whole community/neighbourhood. This is done through implementing the local physical development plans (LPDPs), by-laws and related policy documents. Each policy document contains requirements in the form of guidelines and/or objectives. These are geared to minimize adverse impacts and maximize positive benefits for the community.
7.2.2.
7.2.3.
Consultants
The Council encourages applicants to consider using a suitable design professional such as architect (for building plans), physical planner (for change of use, subdivisions, extension of lease, outdoor advertisement etc), engineer or environmental expert (for environmental impact assessment, audit etc). In all these submissions no consent will be given where professionals are not involved.
7.3.
If your proposal is not covered by any of the development types at the left of the Plans Matrix, ask at the Planning Department. THE PLAN MATRIX
Submission by A - Architect P - Planner Planning Brief Plans & elevations Location and site plan Pictorial illustration
New Domestic Class Buildings New Public Class Buildings New Warehouse Class Buildings A no yes yes optional
Alterations & extension Demolition of Building Swimming pool Change of use Extension of use Extension of lease Subdivision of land Amalgamation of land Advertising /signage
A A A P P P P P P
7.4.
7.4.1.
7.4.2.
7.4.3.
Occupation Certificate
This certificate is issued to completed developments that have complied to all approval conditions and have undergone the regular inspections at the required stages. The application has to be accompanied by: 9 Copy of approved building plans; 9 Copy of approved structural plans; 9 Structural Engineers indemnity form; 9 Architects report; 9 Plumbers certificate; and 9 Kenya Bureau of Statistics form duly filled.
7.4.4.
Hoarding Application
Hoarding is the temporary protection walling around a construction site usually mounted using corrugated iron sheets. The application accompanied with a simple sketch showing plan, section and elevations is lodged after the building plans are approved.
7.4.5.
Structural Drawings
All drawings submitted with a condition to submit structural drawings have to comply by submitting the following: 9 Two copies of structural drawings; 9 A schedule of calculations; and 9 One copy of the approved architectural drawings.
7.4.6.
Subdivision Plans
This plan illustrates the proposed subdivision layout. Draw the plan to a standard scale such as 1:200 or 1:500, or a higher scale for large comprehensive schemes and show the following details.
10
9 Existing boundaries and the dimensions; 9 Proposed subplots and their dimensions (meters); 9 Proposed subplot areas (hectares); 9 Proposed roads and footpaths (indicate respective width); 9 Relationship to existing roads and neighbouring parcels; 9 Proposed easement and rights of way (way leaves for power lines, sewer mains, railway lines, water/fuel pipe lines etc); 9 Proposed public utility parcels; 9 Topography/terrain by way of contours 9 Location plan
7.4.7.
Change/extension of User
The process for change/extension of user requires the following processes: 9 Advertisement notice of intention to change user in two local dailies and at the development site. This is given a 14-day response/no objection period. 9 After the 14-day lapse, submission of the planning brief outlining the following: general location setting; Infrastructure services and scope of future developments; Traffic generation and management; Research on development trends; General environmental impact and implications (Note a separate and independent Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) report will also be required) Justification and efficacy of proposal
7.4.8.
Outdoor Advertisements
Outdoor advertising is largely associated with large billboards advertising products and services. However, in its broadest interpretation, outdoor advertising includes all signs erected and displayed out of doors for the purpose of providing information. 11
The process for outdoor advertising application requires the following: A planning brief giving a broad framework of the proposal in line with the approved control guidelines (these are available in the Urban Design and Development section); A photographic simulation of the proposal illustrating the anticipated visual impact and appearance in terms of surrounding character and function; A site plan showing every building on the site and the position with dimensions of the sign or advertising in relation to the boundaries of the site and the location of the streets and buildings on properties abutting the site; Consent or legal agreement between the structure owner and registered land owner;
7.4.9.
Signage
Signage in its strict interpretation is limited to signs that make known place names, notice of events, public safety notices, traffic control/warning signs and directional information. The process for outdoor advertising application requires the following: 9 a drawing sufficient to enable the Council to consider the appearance of the signage and all relevant construction detail; 9 If a sign is to be attached to or displayed on the facade of a building, the submission of an additional drawing showing an elevation of the building; 9 A photograph of the site or building showing the location of the proposed sign; adjacent sites or buildings showing the relationship of the proposed sign to existing signs.
12
9.1.
Acknowledgement
Council will acknowledge receipt of your application. You will receive a receipt specifying the amount of fees paid and the registered plan or application number.
9.2.
Council may need further details about your application. If so, we will request this by writing comments or by telephone, or e-mail as soon as possible after receiving your application. A letter will be sent confirming any request made by telephone.
9.3.
Most development applications are publicly notified to enable interested persons to submit comments to the Council. The notification period is 14 days. 13
Council officers will seek to resolve any conflicts between the applicant and the objectors before the application is determined by Council.
9.4.
If you would like to find out how your application is progressing, you can telephone Council for details and discuss with the officer who is dealing with your application. Council will advise you of that officers name and direct phone number when your application is acknowledged. You can assist staff by quoting the plan number in all enquiries.
9.5.
If there is a delay
The planning laws give you certain rights if there is undue delay (more than thirty days) in the determination of your development application contact the officer dealing with your application for further information.
9.6.
After your application has been you will receive a notice of Determination of Development Application. The notice will tell you whether your application has been approved unconditionally, approved with conditions or refused.
9.7.
Your Development
If your development application is approved, then you must ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with any relevant consent conditions. PLEASE READ ALL CONDITIONS CAREFULLY AND SEEK CLARIFICATION IF NECESSARY. In general, you cannot alter or vary the development, unless you seek and obtain approval for amendments.
9.8.
Other approvals
In many instances, development requires an approval or license from another government agency. It is your responsibility to obtain these approvals before you commence the development.
14