Requirements for residential zone

(1) Every person desiring to build within the West Landivar Zone shall submit an application to the Council in accordance with these by-laws and subject to the Belize Building Act. (2) The following shall apply to the West Landivar zone– (a) no building other than a residential building shall be constructed in this West Landivar zone; (b) building height shall be controlled as per the Belize Building Act; (c) building form shall consist of detached family dwelling only; Belize City Council 285 (d) septic tank and soak away sewer disposal (if no connection is made with the relevant authority) shall be approved by the Public Health Department or by the Council and shall be at least four feet or more from any boundary line; (e) no land use except that for residential use shall be permitted in this zone; (f) an owner or tenant in this zone shall not engage in any trade, or commercial business activity; (g) the owner, agent, or tenant of any building, or house shall ensure compliance with the Environmental (Pollution) Regulations with respect to noise emission from such premises. (h) no sea front lot shall be used or classified as a convenience establishment or for general commercial activity; (i) no commercial marinas shall be permitted on sea front lots nor adjacent to Dolphin Park; (j) no dispensing of gasoline or other flammable liquid or material shall be allowed in West Landivar Zone; (k) no bar, club, disco, or other similar related activity shall be carried on in West Landivar Zone.