Permits required in terms of the public health by-laws

NO person is allowed to carry on or engage in any of the following activities, services or businesses without first obtaining a permit from the environmental health sub-directorate:

• Provision of service to remove human excrement or urine;
• Installation of sewage works;
• Offensive trades;
• Hairdressing, beauty and cosmetology services;
• Accommodation establishments;
• Nursing homes used for maternity purposes and for medical and surgical purposes;
• Child care services;
• Keeping of poultry;
• Keeping of rabbits;
• Dog kennels and catteries;
• Keeping of dangerous animals; and
• Keeping of bees.

It should be noted that a fee is payable in terms of the council's approved tariffs structure which is amended annually. Click here to link to the City council's public health by-laws.

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