CBCRA’s objectives for Camps Bay

CBCRA’s objectives for Camps Bay are:

To SERVE the community in all civic matters

To CONSERVE the beauty of the natural environment

To PRESERVE the built fabric of the suburb in order to protect and enhance the asset value of the homeowner

To SERVE the community in all civic matters, the CBCRA 

• assists all ratepayers with property valuation queries where possible
• advises ratepayers on the valuation objection process
• recommends suitable professional valuers in establishing relative property values
  
  
• liaises with the City of Cape Town (CoCT) and organizers regarding event permit applications evaluate the impact of local events on the community and environment
• comment and advise to commercial event permits
• ensures that deposits are utilized to repair any damages to surfaces and fixtures
• ensures that nose control permits are adhered to
• finding a balance between community interests and event benefits

• assists with the control and cleanup of litter on the beachfront
• liaising to install attractive large litter bins on the beachfront (branded by sponsorship) to encourage and educate on the scourge of litter
• communicates anti-littering messaging to beachgoers
  
  
• communicates matters of concern and interest to the community from the CoCT and other organizations
• road closures
• fires
• hazards
• stormwater damage
• sewage spills
  
  
• showcase the benefits of CBCRA membership and community involvement
• providing volunteer opportunities for community members
• fostering a sense of unity and collaboration for positive change
  
  

To CONSERVE the beauty of the natural environment, the CBCRA 

• actively assists the CoCT and the Camps Bay CID in maintaining the greenbelts, parks and streams of Camps Bay
• ensures that environmental and heritage laws are properly enforced
• is the only registered conservation body in this area
• responses to environmental and heritage impact assessments
• liaises with the Heritage Western Cape
• fights for the improved quality of ocean water by opposing the current use of Marine Outfall Plants (MOPs) – this is critical for the survival of our marine life and beach usage
  
  

To PRESERVE the built fabric of the suburb in order to protect and enhance the asset value of the homeowner, the CBCRA

• liases with the CoCT applicants and developers regarding property planning matters relating to applications to the CoCT for departures, title deed removals, consent uses etc
• will remain the watchdog on all development and represents the community when inappropriate development is approved by the CoCT
• liases agreements between property owners and developers in line with property planning laws
• secures finance for the efforts to enforce planning laws
• comments and advises on liquor license applications