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Red Tape. Ald. Belinda Walker: City Meets Business – 15 th May. Context. Challenge of planning for first and third world. Changing city. Tough economic climate. Legal Clarification: What is municipal planning?. Keeping the Balance. Clear and Predictable Regulations (rigidity).
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Red Tape Ald. Belinda Walker: City Meets Business – 15th May
Context • Challenge of planning for first and third world • Changing city • Tough economic climate • Legal Clarification: What is municipal planning?
Keeping the Balance Clear and Predictable Regulations (rigidity) Flexibility and Responsiveness (ambiguity)
Blockages • Resolving Different Departmental Views • Appeals! • Identify where the real blockages occur vs perceived blockages Other: Lobby for Change Our System: Fix It
Legislation • National: SPLUMB • Provincial: LUPO – LUPA • City: • SDF and IZS • Policies: • Densification/Urbanisation Policy Sky bridges and tall buildings • Bylaws
E systems e- Applications • Film Permits • Informal Trading Permits • Outdoor Advertising • Building Development and Land Use
Staff – ‘Can do’ Attitude Processes • Delegate decision making to appropriate level • Manage Bottlenecks: • Monitor performance by department It’s Not my Job
Thank You Especially to the Chamber of Commerce