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EXTRAORDINARY

OFFICIAL GAZETTE THE BAHAMAS PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

NASSAU Hl'h January, 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The Planning and Subdivision (Application Requirements) Regulations, 2011

The Planning and Subdivision (Public Not ice) Regulations. 2011

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PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2011

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation I. Citation ............ .... ..... ... .............. .. .................. ..... .. .. ... ................... .... .................. .3 2. lnterpretation .. .. ....... ...... .. .... ....... ........ .... ...... ........... ........... ...... ... ... .. ..... ...... ....... .. 3 3. Application for Land Use Plan Amcndment.. ...... .. .. .. ........ .. .............. .. .......... .... ... 3 4. Application for Zoning Bye-law Amendment .. ......... .. ........................................ . 3 5. Application for Minor Variance .......... ...... .......... ....... .. ........................................ .4 6. Application for Site Plan ...... .... .. ............ ........ ....................... .. ........ ..... ................ 4 7. Application for Architectural Design .. ............. ....... .. ...................... .. ...... .. .......... .4 8. Application for Subdivision ........ ...... .... ... .. ..... ... .. ......................... .. ....... ............. .4 9. Application for Severance ........................ .. .... ......... .. .. .... ..... ... .. .............. ............ .4 l 0. Department may require additional documentation ............. ... ..... ... .. .................... 4 I I. Department may refuse to accept or consider application ......... ......... .. ......... ....... 5 I 2. Applications submitted to Committee .... .. ............ .. ..... ....................... .... .. .. .......... 6 13. Application for Zoning Compliance ................................ ..... ..... ... ....... .. ...... ......... 6 14. Fees .. ..... ............. .... .. .. .......... ......... ........ ........... ... .... .. ........ .. .... ............................. 6

FIRST SCHEDULE 7

APPLICAriON TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN 7

SECOND SCHEDULE 14 APPLICATION TO AMEND THE ZONING BYE-LAW 14

THIRD SCHEDULE 21 APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE APPROVAL 21

I<'OURTH SCHEDULE 29

APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL 29

FIFTH SCHEDULE 39 APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN APPROVAL 39

SIXTH SCHEDULE 47

APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 47

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SEVENTH SCHEDULE 59 APPLICATION FOR SEVERANCE APPROVAL 59

EIGHTH SCHEDULE 69 PLANNING REPORT 69

NINTH SCHEDULE 70 PART A 70

APPLICATION FOR ZONING COMPLIANCE 70

PARTB 71

NOTICE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE 71

TENTH SCHEDULE 72

FEES 72

MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

S.I. No. 1 of 2011

PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION ACT, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010)

PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2011

The Minister, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 75 of the Planning and Subdivision Act, makes the following Regulations-

1. Citation.

These Regulations may be cited as the Planning and Subdivision (Application Requirements) Regulations, 2011.

2. Interpretation.

In these Regulations-

" Act" means the Planning and Subdivision Act, 20 I 01;

"Committee" means the Town Planning Committee appointed under section 5( I) of the Act;

"Department" means the Department of Physical Planning established under section 6(1) of the Act;

"Director" means the Director of Physical Planning appointed under section 7( I) of the Act;

3. Application for Land Use Plan Amendment

An application for approval for a Land Use Plan Amendment under section 36 of the Act shall be made to the Director in the Form set out in the First Schedule.

4. Application for Zoning Bye-law Amendment

An application for approval for a Zoning Bye-law Amendment under section 36 of th Act ~!lall be mn<ic t0 !h'" Dircctm in the Fc:-w se! eut in t h ~ .~.::cnnrl

Sched. ·l~.

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5. Application for Minor Variance.

An application for approval for Minor Variance to the Zoning Bye-law under section 36 of the Act shall be made to the Director in the Form set out in the Third Schedule.

6. Application for Site Plan.

An application for approval for a Site Plan under section 36 of the Act shall be made to the Director in the Form set out in the Fourth Schedule.

7. Application for Architectural Design.

An application for approval for an Architectural Design under section 36 of the Act shall be made to the Director in the Form set out in the Fifth Schedule.

8. Application for Subdivision.

An application for approval for a Subdivision under section 36 of the Act shall be made to the Director in the Form set out in the Sixth Schedule.

9. Application for Severance.

An application for approval for Severance under section 36 of the Act shall be made to the Director in the Form set out in the Seventh Schedule.

10. Department may require additional documentation.

The Department may require any one or more of the following documents to be submitted along with an application -

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(a) the conveyance in respect of the application;

(b) specifications for the construction and maintenance of any proposed road;

(c) specifications and design drawings showing grading, road reservations, access or landscaping;

(d) a key plan showing-

(i) the site location including any nearby landmark for proper site identification, existing street names, existing land uses on surrounding adjacent land and all adjacent land that is owned by the applicant;

(ii) existing contours at two feet intervals or less to show the grade and drainage of the proposed development;

(iii) existing and proposed land uses on the subject property and adjacent to the subject property;

(iv) the nature and extent of any restrictions affecting the land to be developed including restrictive covenants or casements;

(v) existing natural and artificial features such as buildings or other structures, roads, watercourses, drainage ditches, wetlands, wooded areas, environmentally sensitive areas, swamps, etc., within or adjacent to the land proposed to be developed;

(e) supporting documentation in respect of-

(i) Planning Rationale, if required;

(ii) Environmental Impact Study, if required;

(iii) Traffic Impact Analysis, if required; unless otherwise exempted by the Minislry responsible for Public Works and Transport;

(iv) Servicing Study, if required;

(v) Heritage Impact Statement, if required;

(vi) any additional supporting documentation that may be required;

(f) additional supporting documentation for a Land Use Plan Amendment applications including but not limited to a Comprehensive Development Plan, if required; and

(g) additional supporting documentation for Subdivision and Site Plan Applications, including, but not limited to-

(i) an Applicant Report as detailed in the application form;

(ii) a Stormwater Management Study, if required;

(iii) a Noise Study, if required;

(iv) an Archaeological Study, if required;

(v) a Soii/Geotechnical Study, if required; and

(vi) a Comprehensive Development Plan, if required.

11. Department may refuse to accept or consider application.

The Department may refuse to accept or consider an application that fails to -

(a) comply with these Regulations or is incomplete;

(b) have accompanied along with the application any information required by the Act or requested by the Department;

(c) have accompanied with it the prescribed fee.

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12. Applications submitted to Committee.

{I) All applications made in accordance with regulations 3 to 9 shall be submitted to the Committee for consideration along with -

(a) any material as required by the Department in support of the application;

(b) a letter of authorization signed by the property owner(s) explicitly authorizing the submission of such application; and

(c) the requisite prescribed fee.

(2) All applications submitted to the Committee shall be accompanied with a report prepared by the Department in the form set out in the Eighth Schedule.

13. Application for Zoning Compliance.

(1) All applications for a Notice of Zoning Compliance under section 36 of the Act shall be submitted to the Director in the form set out in Part A of the Ninth Schedule and accompanied with -

(a) the requisite prescribed fee; and

(b) any additional information requested by the Director.

(2) The Director may, based solely on the information provided in the application, issue a Notice of Zoning Compliance in the form set out in Part B of the Ninth Schedule.

14. Fees.

The fees for an application made under these Regulations are specified in the Tenth Schedule.

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FIRST SCHEDULE

(regulation 3)

APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN

1. NOTE TO APPLICANT

This application form is to be used by persons or public bodies wishing to apply for an amendment to the Land Use Plan. The applicant is advised to approach the Department of Physical Planning for information prior to submitting a formal application. (Please note Pre-Submission Consultation requirement below). To avoid delay, it is important to provide complete and accurate information.

In this form, the tenn "subject land" refers to the land that is the subject of the application.

Submission of this application constitutes consent for authorized government staff to inspect the subject lands.

The application must be completed by the owner or the owner's authorized agent. Where an agent makes the application, the owner's written authorization is required. If more than one owner owns the subject land, the authorization of all owners is required. The authorization must acknowledge that the owner has knowledge of and does not object to the making of the application.

Sufficient studies for the completion of the application should be carried out prior to submission and should be included with the application.

An amendment to tbe Land Use Plan does not constitute a change to the zoning of tbe subject property. An amendment to the Zoning Bye-law is still required if the proposal does not conform to the existing zoning. In the event that a Zoning Bye-law Amendment is required, please refer to the Zoning Bye-law Amendment application form.

2. COMPLETE APPLICATION

This application form requires information (i.e. technical information or reports) that will assist the Government and other agencies in the planning evaluation of the application. To ensure a prompt and complete review, all information must be included at the time of the submission of the application. In the absence of this information, the application is considered incomplete and will not be processed until all required information and material is submitted.

3. PR.E-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION

A Pre-Submission Consultation with the Department of Physical Planning staff is a requirement for the submission of an application. Applicants are advised to

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contact the Department to arrange a Pre-Submission Consultation Meeting prior to submitting the application.

The consultation allows for a review of the proposed application with Department staff. The consultation will assist in determin ing techn ical and submission requirements and any additional materials (i .e. reports or studies) that must accompany the application. In the event that an Environmental Impact Study is required the consultation will serve to establish the Terms of Reference and outline the process.

4. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SIGN

The Applicant will supply the Department of Physical Planning with a Development Application Sign(s). The applicant shall erect such sign(s) in accordance with the size, content and quality directed by the Department of Physical Planning in the following manner-

u Along the street frontage of the property with one sign per frontage

o As near to the street line as feasible

o At least three feet above grade and para llel to and facing the street

o Not attached or nailed to trees

A Development Application Sign(s) shall remain in place until the application is considered and determined by the lown Planning Committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to remove the sign(s) thereatl.er.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All submissions to be submitted to the Department of Physical Planning, Ministry of the Environment, Dockendale House, West Bay Street, P.O. Box N-I 6 I I, Nassau, Bahamas and to include-

o One (I) original and ten (10) copies of the application form

o Ten ( l 0) copies of the proposed development concept plan, if applicable, (folded to either 8\12 x ll or 8\12 x 14 format)

rJ One ( 1) reduced copy of the proposed development concept plan, if applicable (either 8\12 x I I or 8112 x 14 format)

o One (I) copy of the proposed wording of the Land Use Plan amendment

o Six (6) copies of any supporting documentation or technical or infonnation reports, as required by staff in the Pre-Submission Consultation

o The application fee (to be determined during Prc-Submission Consultation)

r·1 $1,500 for a simple Land Use Plan Amendment Application

i.• $2,500 for a complex Land Use Plan Amendment Application

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6. OTHER FEES

The applicant may be responsible for the cost of third pat1y reviews of supporting studies, if required. This requirement applies to matters such as. but not limited to. the review of traflic, servicing, environmental, noise. and engineering reports, etc. In all cases the Department of Physical Planning will notify the applicant to seek approval and payment before proceeding to a third party review of supporting studies.

An additional non-refundable fee of $500 may be charged if more than one public open house or public meeting is required.

7. REFUND POLICY

A refimd of an application Ice will be calculated as follows--

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For application withdrawn bt:fon.' having been citculated

For application withdrawn after having been circulated

but before public meeting:

For application withdrawn after public meeting

For application withdrawn after public hearing

90%

50%

20%

0%

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APPLIC' ATlON TO AMF:ND THF. LA~D US£ PLAN

(Fur Guwrnmcnt Use Only)

,-File N~~b-~r~-

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; Date of Receipt: ; Date of Complete , ~~~~~cation:

To: Director ofPbyskal J>lunning

I. 0\\'1'\ER/APPLICAJ'i'T/AGENT

! PLEASE PRIN I I

I. - --- -I owner: ~ . - · · .. .. , ·-- -----· - - - -

Applicant:

Agent or J\tlorm:y-<~t- law

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!\1ailing Address

; h :kplrwrc · F-Illail :Number ; Addrb~

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1-"acsimilc: numbn

!The applicant i~: ' ' Owner

:Matters relat ing to this application should be sent to: ! (.wlccl one on/v):

; :· 1 Tcnant or I ,c.~M;!l' l'f land : ~ ()\\'BCr .

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Applicant Agent or Atlorncy-at-l;m

If applicant is not the owner. thL: _Owner's ~iguatur L·: owner must consent to the

; appliciltion:

1 i J se pc rate letter of

authorii'.alion attache:!: or Dak:

~~~ _ sign~~~~~-~-a~right : llas a Pn:-Submi:,;:,ion Consulation tal-.en place with the Department of Physicall'lannin!!?

t..: Yes If yes. provide date -- - - ------ __

L: No If no. a l'n:-Submissilm (\msultation is required prior to submissi011 of application.

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2. SUBJECT LAND

:Location: i I Address: I· I I I

. . --·--Tc~·iu:scsl inlerscction and di;~c~ions to l;r~d -.. ·----- ····--··-·· ··- - ,··

I Description:

rmnWge('q ~ .·. ~A~:·:~) ' lAverdgc Depth (fl.) -f-- --

-- _l -

3. CURUENT PLANNING STATUS

rExisting L~~d-lj~~-· D~~j-~~~~;~;1 in the I Land li:.c Plan:

Existing Zoning in the Zoning Hye-lnw: I

4. CURRENT, PREVIOUS AND t•.tWJ>OSl:n USES OF THE SUBJECT LAND

i Current use of the land: -· J ! l'nNious and historic use of the land. ifj :different from above: I

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t Pr~~ed usc_ofth~_lan~- - _ ___ __ _ _ ,

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5. PROPOSED LANI> llSE J>LAN AMENI>MENT

I Describe the purpose of the proposcdi 1 amendment: ,- ---------- ------ -- -·------- - - -----: Identify the proposed designation and the :proposed land uses: i f • •

! Identify the writtcu policies, if any. to be addcd I deleted I changed: I

rw;.;;:;;he Soioed, !;{; )i~h;,.;.~;;i-u;;:;;;;;,·;~-be •ft<eted

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6. OTHER PLANNING APPLICATIONS OR APPROVALS REQUIRED

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7. PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS OR APPROVALS

Has a previous application for approval ever been submitted for the subject lands?

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-- - - -- - - - · - - · - ·- - - --- -- - - --- - -- -- ---·]" '"' -·----- · -- - - - · - - - - - - - - \

Application Type Applied for Approved I

~L~~d lJsc P'r~n Amendment ~~:~:· i~ldicat.:_~~ #). . l _~ r;::· i~-~!e_~~:. file#) - ~

1 !I 000 000 r- - -- -----------------~-- - - - - . -·----· - ---- -- -- . - - - -- - - - - -

~ ~:mgBy<-law Am<mdmont . ~ ~:s --- __ ~ ~:s 1 Subdivision i o yes ] o yes I 1

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l si~c- P l~n , ; -~~s . . ... ----.... j; yes ---·· - - --- - - - ~ I I I I 1 r no (] _no

-~~~=~:~- ~~--~-~~ {_~~~~-:_- ---1~ ~~: -~-- - ~ . ' I Architectural Design I o yes ·1-;; ~~s - - --- ·- - I ! -· - - ---- -- -- -- - .19 .. ~~~ .... -_j o no __ - ___ _ r

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8. SlJ PJ>ORTlNG DOCUMENTATION

'Documentation 1)'JH! ' (determined during

; Rcquirt:d I Titk of Report Prc-Subrnis:sion I l

Consultation)

Planning Rationa le ·- -- ·-··-- -- .

l Environmental Impact ~-~dy (f.!~_)

; Traffic Impact Analysis

i llcrita~~-j;~~~t Statement I - ------------------, Scrv~~ i r~--~~ud~~- __ ___ _____ _

ComprehcnsiYc Development Plan ~ -- ·· - ~--- --

i Noise Study

i Archaeological Study

~ ~il~-~~-~~~.~;ic~ l St-~d)~ -i Stormwater Managermmt Study

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9. DECLARATION OF OWNU~ OR APPLICANT

I hereby declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct and I hereby agree to permit access by relevant persons to the subject property.

I hereby agree that all studies submitted in support of this application may be made available for public review.

Signature of Owner or Applicant Date

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SECOND SCHEDULE

(regulation 4)

APPLICATION TO AMEND THE ZONING BYE-LAW


This application form is to be used by persons or public bodies wishing to appl) for an amendment to the Zoning Bye-law.

The applicant is advised to approach the Department of Physical Planning fot information prior to submitting a formal application. (Please note PreSubmission Consultation requirement below.) To avoid delay, it is important to provide complete and accurate information.

In this form, the term "subject land" refers to the land that is the subject of the application.


The application must be completed by the owner or the owner's authorized agent. Where an agent makes the application, the owner's written authorization is required. If more than one owner owns the subject lands, the authorization of all owners is required. The authorization must acknowledge that the owner has knowledge of and does not object to the making of the application.


The zoning of the subject property must confonn to the Land Use Plan. If the proposed zoning does not conform to the existing Land Use Plan designation a Land Use Plan Amendment application must first be submitted.



3. PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION

A Pre-Submission Consultation with the Department of Physical Planning staff is a requirement for the submission of an application. Applicants are advised to contact the Department to arrange a Pre-Submission Consultation Meeting prior to submitting the application.

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The consultation allows for a review of the proposed application with Department staff. The consultation will assist in determining technical and submission requirements and any additional materials (i.e. reports or studies) that must accompany the application. In the event that an Environmental Impact Study is required the consultation will serve to establish the Terms of Reference and outline the process.



o Along the street frontage of the property with one sign per frontage


o At least three feet above grade and parallel to and facing the street


A Development Application Sign(s) shall remain in place until the application is considered and determined by the Town Planning Committee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to remove the sign(s) thereafter.


All submissions to be submitted to the Department of Physical Planning, Ministry of the Environment, Dockendale House, West Bay Street, P.O. Box N-16 I I, Nassau, Bahamas and to include:

o One ( 1) original and ten (I 0) copies of the application form

o Ten (10) copies ofthe proposed development concept plan, if applicable, (folded to either 8~ x 11 or 8~ x 14 format)

o One (l) reduced copy of the proposed development concept plan, if applicable (either 8~ x 11 or 8~ x 14 format)

o One (1) copy of the proposed wording ofthe Zoning Bye-law amendment

o Six (6) copies of any supporting documentation or technical or information reports, as required by staff in the Pre-Submission Consultation

o The application fee (to be determined during Pre-Submission Consultation) -

L: $1,500.00 for a simple Zoning Bye-law Amendment Application

11 $2,500.00 for a complex Zoning Bye-law Amendment Application

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6. OTHER FEES

The applicant may be responsible for the cost of third party reviews of supporting studies, if required. This requirement applies to matters such as, but not limited to, the review of traffic, servicing, environmental, noise, and engineering reports, etc. In all cases the Department of Physical Planning will notify the applicant to seek approval and payment before proceeding to a third party review of supporting studies.

An additional non-refundable fee of $500 may be charged if more than one public open house or public meeting is required.

7. REFUND POLICY

A refund of an application fee will be calculated as follows-

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0

For application withdrawn before having been circulated:

For application withdrawn after having been circulated

but before public hearing:

For application withdrawn after public hearing:

90%

50%

0%

APPLICATION TO AMEND THE ZONING BYE-LAW

(For Government Use Only)

[File Num-b;;;.~--------- -----JDa~~fRe~ip~: --- --- -- --JD;~~--~i . c~n:~~~~-j

________ _ ___ ___ __ __ ____ _ __ __ ______ Ap~~·ca~-~_: _ _ _

To: Director of Physical Planning

l. OWNER /APPLICANT/AGENT

PLEASE PRJNT -··-·~-- -~-- . · - - ··- ··- ··· ' I - · - -- -~- r • . - - - '

Mailing Telephone ' E-mail 1 Facsimile Address Number Address Number

Owner:

Applicant: ------- - - -· - -···

Agent or Attorney-at-law: I ! - - . ••. ·· - __ .1_ _ _ _____ _ - ---- . ---------

The applicant is: Matters relating to this application should be sent o Owner to (select one only): o Tenant or Lessee of Land o Owner

l.: __ ~rospcc:~-e owner _ -------- ; _ _ -~~~~tc~~ttorn_ey-at-law --- - ---- _

If the applicant is not the owner, the Owner's Signature: owner must consent to the application:

o separate letter of authorization 1

a~ched; or _ h ~t~~ - · ------- - ----- ---- -

o --~~~tur~~~~------- -__r_:_ ------------ - -- - -- ------- __ _

~as a Prc-Submission Consultation taken place with the Department of Physical Planning? I

Yes If yes, provide date------------------

. No !~;~~=~ro:~S~bmiss-~~n ~~nsultati~~~s required_:::~_:_submissi:n of __ ___ _ j

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2. SUBJECT LAND

Location: !

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·- · -·--·--· ·~ ·· ·· ------ --- --- ... -- · - ·· - -- - ·- ------ __ .,___ __ _ _ _ I

Address: I Close::_~~!~rscc_!!?~!nd d in:ctio~_s_!~.~d ·-1 I ---·-_____ . - - -- ------ - I

: Description:

Fro-ntage-(sq~ft)-fA~res (sq. ft.) - - --· i

- --- -- - .. .. - - __ , _ - ·- ·-- .. __ __ I

- _]_ ___ _ _j A~erage D_cpth (ft.) 1 Av~::m_¥:_\Yidth(~l_ I

____ ;____ _ _ _ .. __ L ____ __ . I

3. CURRENT PLANNJ.NG STATUS

;E-;;-isting L~d-U~c -D~s•gnat inn 111 th~.: I

I La~d-~~ Pia~--- __ _ - ·- - · _ I

Existing Zoning in~~~ ~oning Byc-l~w __ __ -·----

4. CURRENT, PREVIOUS AND t•ROPOSED USES OF THE SlJHJECT LAND

1 Current use or the land

. .. ·-- ·--·- -··---'

Previous and historic use of the land. ifl different from above

. . -- - --- --- ---- .. - .. - ·--l·-- -1 Propose~ use of t_h~_ la_~---- ___ _ -----.. :

5. PROPOSED l ... AND ZONING BYE-LAW AMENDMENT - -- --· ._- -- . ·---- ·- -- - -·-- l Dcscnbc the purpose of the proposed .

1 amend~ent _ --.. 1

Identify the proposed zoning and the I proposed land uses ______ ___ I ·-·---- --

rldentify any zoning standards. to be added I delelt:d I changed I

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Has a previous application for approval ever been submitted for the subject lands?

Appl~ation Ty~~-- ···---- -·-- . @ppli~ fo; ·--il Ap~;~~~d·----· - . - ~ (if yes, indicate file#) (if yes, indicate file #)

- ---- -- - - --- ~- - --- --- - - - - ---~ ------·-- ··· -- --- --···- - --- ···-···· ----Land Use Plan Amendment l o yes o yes

o no o no - - -· --- · ---- -·-·---· .. - - -·---- - --r-- -- ·- -Zoning Bye-law Amendment o yes o yes

o no o no •Subd~ision - --- - -- -----· -- lo y~- - - - ------- oyes _ _ ___ --·

I o no o no

Site Plan

Severance

Minor Variance

--··----- - -o yes ono 1 ~------------· - -- --· ..

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8. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION -- - ·--------· -- - · . ---. --- ----~-

Documentation Type Required? 1 Title of Report

~::~~~~~n) . dur;n~- - p~~Subm;,.;~ ~esJNo- : __ ~----1

r~lannin~ Ra~ionale ·- _ _ ________ u __ _ -~ _ . I Environmental Impact Study (EIS) , o I o 1'

------~ t- -·-· ··------ . . - -··-- ~ ---- t -i-- -- .- - - -------- - · t!':_affic Impac~~~aly~~----. _ j?

0

______ ~0 ~I ~cri~age I m pact S~atemen~ _ ·-·· __ _ _ j

l~~~~ing_~~d_Y__ _ ___________ __j c·- ---~ -=~-~-l-- __ -------... ! Comprehensive Development Plan i o I o ! -· - --- --------·-·-- - ~ --- -;-·-toise Study_ _ __ __ __ ______ __

1o __

1_r:___ .J

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I A~~~eo~oJ.ic~l Study __ ______ -~ oL

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0

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1

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l Soii/Geotechnical Study j cs;-;,~~~ter Mana-g:m~~ S;~dy _____ _ -_-, 9_~----J u __ l _____ _ -=--=----j 9. DECLARATION OF OWNER OR APPLICANT


I hereby agree that all studies submitted in supp011 of this application may be made available for public review.


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THIRD SCHEDULE

(regulation 5)

APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE APPROVAL


This application form is to be used by persons or public bodies wishing to apply for a variance of a minor nature from the regulations of the Zoning Bye-law. The applicant is advised to approach the Department of Physical Planning for information prior to submitting a formal application. (Please note PreSubmission Consultation requirement below.)

To avoid delay, it is important to provide complete and accurate information.








A Pre-Submission Consultation with the Department of Physical Planning staff is a requirement for the submission of an application. Applicants are advised to contact the Department to arrange a Pre-Submission Consultation Meeting prior· to submitting the application.

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The consultation allows for a review of the proposed application with Department staff. The consultation will assist in determining technical and submission requirements and any additional materials (i .e. reports or studies) that must accompany the application. In the event that an Environmental Impact Study is required the consultation will serve to establish the Terms of Reference and outline the process.




o As near to the street line as feas ible





All submissions to be submitted to the Department of Physical Planning, Ministry of the Environment, Dockendale House, West Bay Street, P.O. Box N-1611, Nassau, Bahamas and to include:

Ll One (I) original and ten (I 0) copies of the application form

o Ten (10) copies of a scaled survey sketch (see note below) showing the proposed minor variancc(s) (folded to either 8~ x 11 or 8~ x 14 format)

o One (1) reduced copy of the survey sketch (either 8~ x 11 or 81/2 x 14

format)


o The application fee:

ll $250 for residential

u $500 for non-residential

6. NOTE - Scaled Survey Sketch

The following information is required to be shown on the scaled survey sketch

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o A north arrow and scale

o The boundaries and dimensions of any land abutting the subject land that is owned by the owner of the subject land

o The boundaries and dimensions of the subject land showing the proposed minor variance(s)

o The location of all natural and artificial features (i.e. buildings, roads, watercourses, drainage ditches, wetlands, wooded areas, wells, septic tanks) located on or adjacent to the subject land, including those that may not abut the subject land but that may affect the application

o The current use(s) of the subject property and land adjacent to the subject land (i.e. residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial, etc .)

o The location, width and name of any roads within or abutting the subject land, indicating whether it is a public or private road;

o If access to the subject land will be by water only, the location of the parking and boat docking facilities to be used, and

[] The location and nature of any casements or rights-of-way and any restrictive covenants affecting the subject land.

7. REFUND POLICY

A refund of an application fee will be calculated as follows-

0

0

0

For application withdrawn before having been circulated

For application withdrawn after having been circulated,

but before public hearing

For application withdrawn after public hearing

90%

50%

0%

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APPLICATION FOR MINOR VARIANCE APPROVAL

To: Director of Physical Planning

1. OWNER/APPLICANT/AGENT

[. - - - -··------ rii AsE PRiN~f· j M~ii~~-Ji~i~~-ho~Jc I -E-~~;;~-1- ·J·.-~csimilc I;

Address 1 Number j Address Number

!.~ ~;~~~;-====- - - - i --=:::~ic~~ I -~~+ -J Agc~;~;-Atton~~;-::-at-1~~. i · - ------ - · · I ··--------r

lih; 'P~u;;-,;; ;, . \.;;;,;~ ;:;~h;;g-to th;, ,~;,;,,.i;;~ d.uld 00 "'"' r)

o Owner to (select one only) L1 Tenant or Lessee of Land o Ownc1

1 0 Prospective owner o Applicant or l

i o Attorney-at-law 11f the applicant is not- ;~· ~~-e-r~- the •

1

1 O.wncr's Signature: -- --- ----- - - -

owner must consent to the application:

t~ separate letter of authorization l J attached; or !- -- -- --·-- ·

I; . . !Date: o stgnature at nght

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Has a Pre-Submission Consultation taken place with the Department of Physical Planning? o Yes If yes. provide date

I o No If no, a Prc-Submission Consultation is requ ired prior to submission of

1.. _ -· __ ap~~'?~~~m. _____ .. ______ .. ___ ___ -··· _ _ _ - ·--·-- --- -_

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2. SUBJECT LAND

r- - --··- -·- -- · Location:

- -....... - -- - . i

Address: .... - - -- ~.~ ~o_:~s_t intcr;~~~~~ -a~~ dir:_c_!i~;~-~~~~~d-~---~ i i I i

Description:

Fr~ntagc (~q. ft.) ·--lA;~-{~q : ft.) ~ -------------r---. I

___ l~:~,.~~~~.h ,n )~~-l~~.~~~~dti,-(ft J -~ , I I

L .. ··-· - - --- -- .... . _ ___ ..[ __ - - .. _ _ _ . I .. ... .. .. __ ....... .. ... :

3. CURRENT PLAI\'NING STATUS r- . . . .. - .. --·--- - ---- - T·-·· . - T . - ·-- -··- - ·-

1 Status t ___ ~~~!~~~- , Amendment Required? ··--- - -·

~:~ tY:: P~ae~ignation in the o Yes o No

Z~nir~~ --~- ;he·-·z;ing Bye~ ~ -- ------- ----· j o Yes .. ---- -

1~~---- ·- ---- -.--· l ··- - - - ---- --- - _ jO - ~~-------- ----Jfrcquired, submit amendment applications prior to minor variance application . ~- ---- - -----~--------·- ---- -- -- -- -----

1 Is land within area defined in ,. o Yes 'the First Schedule of the o No Planning and Subdivision 1

~~~-------- ---·-- -- ·-- I Are there any casements, o Yes restrictive covenants or o No rights-of-way affecting the

1 1and?_!~ yes, explain.:________ _ ___ . _

Are there any wetlands on the o Yes property as designated in the lo No

~::.-~~~:ea:;::als ~r p~rmitsj .- .. ··· - -- ---- ..... ...... .

previously issued for the

propc~.r__ ___ ., ___ ____ _ .... __ .. .. - --·---- _____ . ... . ..

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4. CURRENT, PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED USES OF THE SUBJECT LAND

~;~:3~;}~~~::~~d·~~ a Y~•~]l:y.,: •re ~Y-k> ~~l~ Ye•~] ~uctur~-~-~ lan~~-- __ _ r:! . .!l.~.J ~cm~lished? ___ _ _ ___ _ l rJ N? ____ _

j Does the land contain any areas of/ u Yes !If yes, provide an archaeological

r;::;:~:~::~- ---J~ol:=~~;.~d-·=~·"tion •''~J 5. OTHER PLANNING APPLICATIONS OR APPROVALS REQUIRED -- ·---·---r-------------l --- -----------Application Type l File Number Purpose ---__ l___________ I' -·-· - -·-- - - - - --- - -· -- - -- - - - ---- --- - - ----

o Land Use Plan

Amendment j --·-----! ---------- - -- --·-- -- - - - - ···--- ~--- ----- -o I Zoning Bye-law I I

[;; -~t2'~~~~; ~~ 1- - ---·t-- t- - --

~ -- ~~::~~~;.· j - -··-~-- --1--=-~~--- :_L-=i -~

Status


Has a previous application for approval ever been submitted for the subject lands? -- - -- - -- ----- -- - - r· ___________ T _ ____ - - - ----- - - - -

~pplication Type Applied for ' Approved

Land u;~-p-~-A~end~~~~~t-- ·-- -- --jl ~f;::·~~!~~t~-m~_:) ~~;;~~ic~~~ -f!.~~~ -o no o no

~- -- ---- ~ -- - --- - - - - ---- - - -- - -- --- --- - - - - - - ·r - - - --- - - ---·-

L~ning ~~~-~aw Amendment !_; ~;~---- --------· -----~ ~ ~~s _ -- __ _

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7. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

~~::~:~:f'~fm:'::~.~,.~:., .. _) _Jt0~ ~: ;, :,~rt -- l Environmental Impact Study (EIS) o i

- ·- -··-··-- ---- ------ -- 1 Traffic Impact Analysis o , Heritage Impact&~;-;;~;;------- - . - -- -- o -;---· j- ··--·------- -- -·1 -S~rvicingStudy ------------- - -------- ~~-- ~ _l __ _ --------·-] ~Com;;J.on'i~v;~mo~.:_FJ~~ =.==-:-_ =-=~t~ __ ; _ 1:.:_~~-==--

j~=~;:t.~~~~ -=- --~=--~: -1:-:; ~t ~ ~~=- ~ ~ ~tormv.:~~c! Managem_:~t Study --- - ------- o _ _j_t=J ____ _l _

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9. DECLARATION OF OWNER OR APPLICANT


I hereby agree that all studies submitted in support of this application may be made available for public review.


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FOURTH SCHEDULE

(regulation 6)

APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL


This application form is to be used by persons or public bodies wishing to apply for Site Plan Approval.

The applicant is advised to approach the Dcpattment of Physical Planning for information prior to submitting a formal application. (Please note PrcSubmission Consultation requirement below.) To avoid delay, it is important to provide complete and accurate information.


Submission of this application constitutes consent for authorized government staflto inspect the subject lands.



2. COMPLETI~ APPLICATION

This application form requires information (i.e. technical information or reports) that will assist the Govemmcnt and other agencies in the planning evaluation of the application. To ensure a prompt and complete rev iew, all information must be included at the time of the submission of the application. In the absence of this information, the application is considered incomplete and will not be processed until all required information and material is submitted.


A Pre-Submission Consultation with the Department of Physical Planning staff is a requirement for the submission of an application. Applicants arc advised to contact the Department to arrange a Pre-Submission Consultation Meeting J)rior to submitting the application .

The consultation allows for a review of the proposed application with Department staff. The consultation will assist in determining technical and submission requirements and any additional materials (i.e. reports or studies)

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that must accompany the application. In the event that an Environmental Impact Study is required the consultation will serve to establish the Terms of Reference and outline the process.


The Applicant will supply the Department of Physical Planning with a Development Application Sign(s). The applicant shall erect such sign(s} in accordance with the size, content and quality directed by the Department of Physical Planning in the following manner -







All submissions to be submitted to the Department of Physical Planning, Ministry of the Environment, Dockendale House, West Bay Street. P.O. Box N- I 6 I I, Nassau, Bahamas and to include:

o One (I) original and ten (I 0) copies of the application form

o Ten (I 0) copies of the proposed site plan (folded to either 8~ x 11 or 8Y2 x 14 format)

o One (I) reduced copy of the proposed site plan (either 8~ x 11 or 8~ x 14 format)


o The application fee (to be determined during Pre-Submission Consultation)-

il $1,500 for simple Site Plan Application

11 $2,500 for complex Site Plan Application PLUS $200 per unit

• J $500 for an amendment to a Site Plan Application

6. OTHER FEES

The applicant may be responsible for the cost of third party reviews of supporting studies, if required. This requirement applies to matters such as, but not limited to, the review of traffic, servicing, environmental, noise, and

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