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THE City of Harare is taking action against rundown buildings in the Harare Central Business District (CBD) and across the city.
Property owners and occupants are being ordered to renew or regenerate their structures through repairs, refurbishments or repainting.
This move is in line with Section 49 (1) of Chapter 2 of the Model Building By-Laws (1977).
The City of Harare has given property owners two weeks to comply with the directive with failure to do so resulting in enforcement measures.
“The City of Harare is hereby giving notice to all property owners and occupants of buildings in the Central Business District (CBD) and those outside the CBD, to renew or regenerate their buildings and/or properties either through repairs, refurbishments and/or repainting,” said Town Clerk Engineer Hosiah Chisango.
“In terms of Section 49 (1), Chapter 2 of the Model Building By-Laws (1977), the status of some buildings/properties contravenes the requirements which state that no person shall allow any building constructed upon premises of which he is the owner or occupier to become (a) a danger to the health of persons occupying or using the building, or to the health of the public, or (b) the source of unpleasant fumes, smoke or odours; or (c) unsightly or a disfigurement to the neighbourhood; or (d) in any other way offensive or embarrassing to the people living or working upon the premises or in the neighbourhood.”
This crackdown aims to improve the overall aesthetics and safety of Harare’s buildings, residents can expect to see a revitalisation of the city as property owners bring their structures up to code.
“Accordingly, all property owners and occupants of buildings in the areas stated above are requested to comply with the aforesaid by-laws or submit written representations in connection with this matter within two weeks of this public notice.”
Bongani Ndlovu
Mathew Masinge