Urban Zoning and Land Use Map of Windhoek, Namibia (URB_Windhoek_ZoningMap)

This dataset represents the official urban zoning and land use classification map for the City of Windhoek, Namibia. It delineates zoning designations across the city including residential (single and multi-family), commercial, industrial, institutional, public open space, and mixed-use zones. The dataset was compiled by the City of Windhoek Urban Planning Department based on the approved Structure Plan and local authority zoning regulations. It covers the entire municipal boundary of Windhoek and is intended for use in urban planning, development control, infrastructure planning, and policy development. Data was captured in 2022-2023 through GIS digitisation of approved planning documents and field verification. Users should note that zoning designations are subject to amendment by the City of Windhoek and should verify current status with the planning department before making development decisions.

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Date (Publication)
2023-06-30
Purpose

The dataset was created to support urban planning and development control processes in Windhoek. It serves as a reference for land use decision-making, development applications, infrastructure planning, and spatial policy implementation by the City of Windhoek and its partners.

Status
Completed
Point of contact
Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

City of Windhoek - Urban Planning Department

Chief Urban Planner, GIS Division

gis@windhoekcc.org.na

Custodian
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Maintenance note

Dataset is updated as needed following approved zoning amendments by the City of Windhoek Council. Major updates anticipated every 3-5 years coinciding with Structure Plan reviews.

Theme

  • urban zoning

  • land use

  • urban planning

  • zoning map

  • residential zones

  • commercial zones

  • development control

  • structure plan
Place

  • Windhoek

  • Khomas Region

  • Namibia

  • Cimbebasia

  • Kleine Kuppe

  • Pioneerspark
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints

This dataset is publicly available for non-commercial use. Users must cite the City of Windhoek as the data source. The data must not be used as the sole basis for legal or development decisions without verification from the City of Windhoek Urban Planning Department. Data is provided as-is without warranty of accuracy or completeness.

Language
English
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Planning cadastre
Begin date
2022-01-01
End date
2023-06-30
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Reference system identifier
GCS_WGS_1984 / EPSG:4326
Distribution format
Name Version

Shapefile (.shp)

ESRI Shapefile
OnLine resource
Protocol Linkage Name
https://www.windhoekcc.org.na/gis/zoning

City of Windhoek GIS Portal
Hierarchy level
Dataset

Completeness omission

Name of measure

Completeness Omission
Evaluation method description

Dataset covers the entire Windhoek municipal boundary. Informal settlement areas may have generalised zoning designations pending formal town planning scheme amendments. Approximately 95% of formally planned areas are represented.

Conformance result

Title

Windhoek Town Planning Scheme
Date (Publication)
2023-01-01
Explanation

Dataset meets completeness requirements for formally planned areas of Windhoek
Pass
Yes
Statement

The dataset was created by the City of Windhoek GIS Division through digitisation of the approved Windhoek Town Planning Scheme maps and associated zoning diagrams. Source documents include officially gazetted zoning maps, approved structure plans, and township establishment diagrams. Field verification was conducted in 2022-2023 to confirm zoning boundaries. The data was captured using ArcGIS software and converted to WGS84 coordinate reference system for distribution. Quality control involved topological checks and attribute validation against the planning scheme register.

Metadata

File identifier
URB_Windhoek_ZoningMap_2023_v1 XML
Metadata language
English
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-04-27T15:05:47.048574Z
Metadata standard name

ISO 19115
Metadata standard version

2014/NAMS1:2016 Version 1.0
Metadata author
Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

City of Windhoek - Urban Planning Department

gis@windhoekcc.org.na

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Keywords

commercial zones development control land use residential zones structure plan urban planning urban zoning zoning map


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