PETITION TO MMC FOR CITY PLANNING TO INSTITUTE A FINE AND PERMIT SYSTEM TO PREVENT THE MUSHROOMING OF ILLEGAL BUSINESSES IN WARD 25

We the residents of Bredell, Pomona, and Brentwood Park in Ward 25 would like to request that the Department of City Planning puts plans in place to curb the mushrooming of illegal businesses in residential and agricultural zones. The illegal businesses are popping up all over Bredell Pomona and Brentwood Park and there is no plans or rezoning done for any of these businesses. These businesses operate without the permission of the relevant authorities in City Planning and often have a negative impact on the environment and the health and social wellbeing of the communities.  

We the residents of Ward 25 herewith petition the MMC for City Planning, Cllr. Nomadlozi Nkosi, to institute a fine for the wrong zone usage to all the owners of the properties where illegal businesses are operating. We also want these businesses to be closed with immediate effect and a permit process to be instituted to control the establishment of illegal businesses across the metro. 

Democratic Alliance Ekurhuleni    Contact the author of the petition