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THE PALM JUMEIRAH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONSVOLUME 3

REVISION 4.0, JUNE 2005


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CONTENTS

Part A Development Control and

Administration

1 Introduction

2 Administration of the Development

Control Regulations

3 The Development Application and

Approval Process

4 Zoning Districts

5 General Development Provisions

6 Building Regulations

7 General Administrative Procedures

Part B Design Guidelines

1 The Crescent

2 The Trunk and Village Centre

3 The Fronds and Spine


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THE PALM JUMEIRAH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONSPART A - DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATION

REVISION 4.0, JUNE 2005


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CONTENTS

Part A Development Control and

Administration

1 Introduction

1.1 Preamble

1.2 Aims and Objectives of the Regulations

1.3 Structure of the Regulations

2 Administration of the Development

Control Regulations2.1 Development Control Authority

2.2 Other Relevant Authority Approvals

2.3 Minimum Requirements

2.4 Interpretation

3 The Development Application and

Approval Process

3.1 Development Requiring a Development

Approval

3.2 Pre-Application

3.3 Concept Proposal Stage

3.4 Detailed Proposal Stage

3.5 Criteria for Reviewing Development

Applications

4 Zoning Districts

4.1 Establishment of Zones

4.2 Zoning Map

4.3 Development Requirements

5 General Development Provisions

5.1 General Requirements

5.2 Accessory Structure or Use

5.3 Temporary Uses and Structures

5.4 Signs

5.5 Off-Street Parking and Loading

5.6 Landscaping, Walls and Fences

6 Building Regulations

6.1 Overview

6.2 Application for a Building Permit

6.3 Applicable Building Standards

6.4 Organisation, Administration and Enforcement

6.5 Eligible Contractors

6.6 Duties of Developer after Issurance of a

Building Permit

6.7 Maintenance, Additions and Changes

7 General Administrative Procedures

7.1 Powers and Duties

7.2 Development Application Administrative

Procedures

7.3 Appointment and Pre-Qualification of

Consultants

7.4 Zoning Map Changes

7.5 Regulation Amendment

7.6 Variances

7.7 Exceptions

7.8 Enforcement and Violations of these

Regulations

Table Index

Table 4.1 Zones

Table 4.2 Zoning Main Development Zones

Table 4.3 Zoning Other Zones

Table 5.1 Signage Requirements

Table 5.2 Parking Requirements

Figure Index

Figure 1.1 Schematic Perspective of the Palm,

Jumeirah

Figure 3.1 Development Application and Approval

Process

Figure 4.1 Zoning Map

Figure 4.2 Navigation Control Areas

Figure 5.1 Parking Dimensions

Figure 5.2 Location and Design of Off-Street LoadingAreas

Figure 7.1 Administration Control Procedures

Appendices

A Contents of a development application

B Definitions


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble

The statements, procedures, requirements,

development standards and guidelines contained in

this document shall be known as the Palm Jumeirah

Development Control Regulations and will be herein

referred to as the Development Control Regulations

or simply the Regulations.

The Regulations set out the requirements for the

use and development of land, water, structures andadvertising signs within Palm Jumeirah. Any proposal

for use and development of land or sea within Palm

Jumeirah must have regard to the controls and

requirements specified by these Regulations.

The Regulations constitute regulations for the

purposes of agreements for the sale and purchase of

property between Nakheel L.L.C. (Nakheel) and the

purchaser/developer.

The Regulations reflect and recognise that prior

approval of development has been given for many of

the lots on Palm Jumeirah.

1.2 Aims and Objectives of theRegulations

Aims

The overall aims of the Regulations are:

- The provide a clear and consistent framework within

which decisions about the use and development of

Palm Jumeirah can be made; and

- To allow for the orderly development of Palm

Jumeirah in accordance with the Palm Jumeirah

Master Plan (as updated).

Objectives

The objectives of the Regulations are to protect:

- The public health, safety, convenience, order,

prosperity and the general welfare of the community

visiting or residing on the Palm;

- The amenity of the Palm; and

- The environment of and around the Palm.

These objectives are achieved by regulating land use

and development. Development includes matterssuch as:

- the height and size of buildings and other

structures;

- the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;

- the size of lots, yards, courts and other open

spaces;

- the location and use of buildings and related

structures;

- the appearance of building and structures;

- the adequancy of onsite parking access and

loading area; and

- regulation of the amount, location and size of

outdoor advertising and signs.

Land use is controlled through the designation of land

use zones for commercial, retail, residences and other

purposes, and a process of requiring applications for

development.

1.3 Structure of the Regulations

The Regulations consist of two parts:

- Part A Development Control and Administration

(this part): provides information on the application

of the Regulations; the development approval

and building permit process; zoning districts

and allowable uses; and general development

requirements.

- Part B Design Controls and Guidelines: provides

requirements, together with precedents andexamples, for the quality of design treatment at

each of the major precincts of the Palm Jumeirah

(the Crescent, Fronds/Spine, and Trunk/Village

Centre).

A schematic perspective of the Palm, Jumeirah is

shown on Figure 1.1.

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Figure 1.1: Schematic perspective of the Palm, Jumeirah


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2. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS

2.1 Development Control Authority

Nakheel will act as the development control authority

herein after referred to as the Authority. It will be

responsible for:

- Control of development within Palm Jumeirah;

- Establishing policies for, and regulating the use

and development of land, water, and structures

within Palm Jumeirah;

- Approving or rejecting applications for development

within Palm Jumeirah;

- Requiring compliance with the Regulations by

landowners and leaseholders;

- Recommending amendments to the Regulations;

- Interpreting the requirements of the Regulations for

landowners and leaseholders.

- Adopting and promulgating the Regulations;

- Establishing a Development Review Board

to consider and make recommendations on

development applications; and

- Ensuring that development is in compliance with

these Regulations.

In making its determinations and exercising any

discretion allowed under the Regulations the Authority

will shall have regard for:

- The Palm Jumeirah Master Plan and other plans

adopted by the Authority for the Palm Jumeirah

development; and

- All other applicable rules, technical codes, design

guides and regulations adopted by the Authority.

2.2 Other Relevant Authority Approvals

Nothing in these Regulations shall relieve the land

owner or developer of the responsibility for also

meeting the technical requirements of, and securing

relevant approval(s) or permit(s) from, any government

agency or entity or other third party having jurisdiction

over the development activities and the use of land,

including but not limited to:

- Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA);

- Dubai Municipality (DM);

- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA);

- Dubai Ports Authority;

- Etisalat;

- Customs;

- Free Zone Authority; and

- The Department of Civil Defence.

Evidence of all such approvals, permits, NOCs or

other permissions shall be submitted to Nakheel in

advance of construction.

2.3 Minimum Requirements

The regulations contained in this document shall be

held to be the minimum r equirements. Developments

shall also comply with all relevant legislative

requirements of Dubai including, but not limited to,

Dubai Municipality standards and other Authority

standards. In the event of an inconsistency between

this document and other Dubai standards, the higher

(i.e. more stringent or restrictive) requirements shall

prevail. Where the applicability of this document

or other Dubai standards is unclear or open to

interpretation, the Authority shall be requested to

make a determination, and its determination shall be

final. Where no standards are set out in this document

or other relevant Dubai standards, internationally

recognised British or American standards shall be

adopted.

Any use or development shall comply with the

minimum requirements and:

1 Unless in compliance with the regulations:

a. No building, structure or land shall hereafter

be used or reused;

b. No buildings or structure or part thereof shall

hereafter be used or occupied; or

c. No building or structure or part thereof shall

hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed,

moved or structurally altered.

2 No building or other structure shall hereafter be

erected or altered to:

a. Exceed the permitted height, Gross Floor

Area, or bulk;

b. In the case of a workplace, house

or accommodate a greater number ofemployees;

c. Occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or

d. Have narrower or smaller rear yards, front

yards, side yards, or other open spaces than

herein required; or in any other manner contrary

to the provisions of this or dinance.

3 No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-

street parking or loading space required about or

in connection with any building for the purpose of

complying with this ordinance, shall be reduced

in area or amount or included as part of a yard,

open space, or off-street parking or loading space

similarly required for any other building.

4 No yard or lot existing at the time of introduction

of these Regulations shall be reduced in dimension

or area below the minimum requirements set forth

herein. Yards of lots created after the effective date

of these Regulations shall meet at least the minimumrequirements established by these Regulations.

5 Any structure damaged or destroyed may be

restored if that structure does not involve a

nonconforming use.

6 Whenever the requirements of this chapter are

at variance with the requirements of any other

lawfully adopted, rules, regulations, ordinances, or

resolutions, the most restrictive, or that imposing

the higher standards, shall apply.

7 No advertising sign shall be erected, altered

or displayed unless in conformity with these

Regulations.


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2.3.1 Development Approval and Building

Permit

Land, water, or structures shall not be used or

developed or site works performed, or advertising

signs erected, altered or displayed until the applicant

has first obtained development approval from the

Authority and until a building permit has been issued.

A development approval and building permit shall not

be issued for any plans that are not in accordance with

these Regulations unless exceptional circumstances

are clearly demonstrated.

2.3.2 Exemptions

Subject to the requirements of Section 2.2, the

following structures and uses shall be exempted from

the provisions of the Regulations:

1 Transformers, poles, wires, cables, conduits,

switchgear, duct banks, vaults, laterals, pipes,

mains, valves or other similar equipment for

distribution of electricity, gas or water, telephones

or other power or communication systems or the

collection and treatment of sewage or surface

water or waste water from the immediate vicinity.

This clause also includes desalination plants and

LPG storage.2 Bridges, causeways and similar infrastructure

facilities and their equipment located in a right-of-

way.

3 Streets, traffic lanes, pedestrian paths and their

public rights-of-way, except as otherwise stated in

the Regulations.

4 Navigation facilities except as otherwise stated in

these Regulations.

2.3.3 Utility Structures

Power substations, pump stations, GSM sites and

similar facilities shall be permitted in all zoning

districts subject to the approval of the Authority, as

evidenced by prior written approval. These and

other utility buildings shall be permitted in all non-

residential zoning districts (as defined in Part A ofthe Regulations), provided that they do not require

sites exceeding 1,000 m2. Such buildings shall be

screened and landscaped in accordance with Section

5.6 of Part A, and Part B of the Regulations.

2.4 Interpretation

If a question arises concerning discrepancies,

inconsistencies or ambiguities within the Regulations,

the Authority shall interpret the Regulations and

shall render a decision to clarify the question. The

Authoritys decision shall be final.

No discrepancy, inconsistency or ambiguity between

the provisions of any agreement for the sale andpurchase of property and these Regulations shall

render either inoperative. The agreement will take

precedence over Regulations.


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3. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS

The Development Application Approval process and

the Building Permit process taken together constitutes

the Planning Application and permission process

described in a Palm Jumeirah sale and purchase of

land agreement.

3.1 Development Requiring a

Development Approval

These Regulations specify the types of development

for which approval is required. Within the various l and

use zones (refer Section 4), specific uses may only be

permitted once approval is obtained.

The Authority may grant a development approval,

subject to such conditions as deemed necessary, for

any one of the uses or buildings listed in the zoning

tables (refer Section 4) as Development Requiring

Approval.

To obtain a development approval, a development

application must be submitted to the Authority. The

development application and approval process is

outlined below.

Section 4 provides information on the land use zones

into which Palm Jumeirah has been divided, and the

development controls which apply to each zone.

The development application process will consist of

three phases:

1. Pre-application (see section 3.2)

2. Concept proposal stage (see Section 3.3)

3. Detailed proposal stage (see Section 3.4)

Approval of the concept proposal is required to

proceed to the detailed proposal stage. If the detailed

proposal is approved, a development approval will

be issued to the applicant.

Documents that need to be submitted as part of the

development application (at both concept proposal

and detailed proposal stage) are listed in Appendix A.

Following granting of a development approval, a

building permit can be sought from JAFZA.

No site work, construction or occupancy of any

structure on site shall commence without an approved

building permit.

No building permit shall be granted by JAFZA without

the prior approval by the Authority of a development

application.

An overview of the development application and

approval process is provided in Figure 3.1.

3.2 Pre-Application

The Applicant is required to fill out a development

application form prior to obtaining permission to

proceed. Copies of the form are available from the

Authority.

The applicant is required to attend a pre-application

meeting with the Authority prior to preparation of the

concept proposal. The purpose of the pre-application

meeting is to discuss project concepts and to

familiarise the applicant with these Regulations and

related requirements affecting the project.

At the pre-application meeting, the Authority will

make available copies of these Regulations and other

development requirements.

3.3 Concept Proposal Stage

The documents to be submitted at concept proposal

stage are listed in Appendix A. These documents are

collectively referred to as the concept proposal and

consistute the concept plan referred to in the sale and

purchase agreement.

The concept proposal shall conceptually show to

scale property boundaries, approximate location and

dimensions of all structures and setbacks, advertising

signs, adjacent street rights-of-way, driveways and

parking areas, landscaped areas, topography, north

orientation, landscaping and schematic floor plan and

elevations of at least three sides of the development.

The Authority shall approve, disapprove, or request

additional information in relation to each application

for approval of the applicants concept proposal.

Three copies of the concept proposal shall be

provided.

An additional CAD file of the concept proposal

design documents must also be submitted. The CAD

file referred to above should be in AutoCAD (version

14 or later) format. It should layer separate design

elements and all line work should be clean, i.e. all line

segments should close, without under or overshoots.

3.3.1 Time Limits for Decision on the

Concept Proposal

The Authority shall make a decision on the application

for approval of the concept proposal within 60

days of receipt of the application with all required

information.

3.3.2 Request for Additional Information

Where the Authority has requested additional

information, the time for making its decision on the

concept proposal will be extended by the time taken

to submit the requested information from the date of

the original request.

3.3.3 Approval of the Concept Proposal

After the Authority has reviewed the concept proposal

and has been found it to be consistent with these

Regulations, and with any other adopted criteria and

standards, approval can be granted.

Upon approval of the concept proposal, the applicant

may proceed to the next stage of the development

application process the detailed proposal stage.

Approval of the concept proposal shall be evidenced

by a letter from the Authority authorising the

preparation of a detailed proposal, in accordance

with stamped concept proposal documents.

3.3.4 Expiration of Concept Proposal

Approval

In the absence of evidence of the Developer

proceeding to the detailed proposal stage, the

concept proposal approval will expire three months

after the date of approval unless otherwise extended

by the Authority.


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Figure 3.1: Development Application and Approval Process

THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS THE BUILDING

APPROVAL PROCESS

AFFECTION PLAN

ISSUED BYNAKHEEL

APPLICANT OBTAINS

AUTHORITYAPPROVALS/NOCs

Submission of Permits, NOCs,documents to Nakheel

JAFZA BuildingPermit Approval

Pre-Application Meeting

NakheelDevelopment

Approval Notice

Preliminary Design

Stage


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3.4 Detailed Proposal Stage

Following approval of the concept proposal, the

applicant shall, within three months, submit three

copies of the detailed proposal to the Authority. The

documents to be submitted as part of the detailed

proposal are listed in Appendix A. These documents

are collectively referred to as the detailed proposal.

They constitute the site plan otherwise referred to in

the sale and purchase agreement.

The detailed proposal shall accurately illustrate

property boundaries, location and dimension of all

structures, all building wall elevations and setbacks,

advertising signs, adjacent street rights-of-way,

driveways and parking areas, topography, north

orientation, landscaping, and irrigation. Submission

of the detailed proposal shall also include drawings

and specifications of proposed signs as required by

these documents.

The Authority shall approve, disapprove, approve

with conditions, or request additional information

in relation to each detailed proposal application.

An approval of the detailed proposal will constitute

a development approval for the purpose of these

Regulations.

Three copies of the detailed proposal should be

provided.

One CAD file of the detailed proposal design

documents must be submitted with the application

for approval of the detailed proposal. The CAD file

referred to above shall be in AutoCAD (version 14 or

later) format. It shall layer separate design elements

and all linework shall be clean, i.e. all line segments

should close, without under or overshoots.

The documents submitted as part of the detailed

proposal stage of the application process will also be

used as part of the building permit approval process.

3.4.1 Environmental Impact Assessment

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIA) and Traffic

Impact Assessment (TIA) is required to be submitted

with applications at the detailed proposal stage, for

any development with the potential for significant

impacts on the environment, as determined by the

Authority.

The Authority will advise applicants when an EIA

and/or TIA is required to be submitted as part of the

detailed proposal, based on information provided at

the concept proposal stage.

An EIA shall include relevant information on the

project, the site and its surrounding areas, an

assessment of the potential environmental impacts

and any measures that will be employed to reduce

the potential for environmental impacts.

A TIA shall include assessments of land use and

population, and the associated traffic generation.

The impact of this traffic on surrounding roads and

transport system shall be stated.

3.4.2 Request for Additional Information

Where the Authority has requested additional

information, the time for making its decision on the

detailed proposal will be extended by the time taken

to submit the requested information from the date of

the original request.

3.4.3 Approval of the Detailed Proposal the

Development Approval

After the detailed proposal has been reviewed by the

Authority, and has been found to be consistent with

these Regulations and with any other adopted criteria

and standards, development approval be granted

with or without conditions. Approval of the detailed

proposal (and the granting of development approval)

shall be evidenced by a letter of approval from the

Authority with accompanying stamped proposal

documents. Upon receipt of a development approval,

the applicant may proceed to prepare the application

for a building permit application. Any conditions of

approval must be satisfied prior to commencement

of construction unless inconsistant with the terms of

the condition.

3.4.4 Time Limits for Decision on the Detailed

Proposal

A decision by the Authority on the detailed proposal

application shall be made within 60 days of receipt of

the application and all required information.

3.5 Criteria for Reviewing Development

Applications

The Authority shall review all applications for

development at Palm Jumeirah. The Authority will

refuse any application if the application does not

satisfy these Regulations.

In considering whether or not such application for

a development approval should be granted, the

Authority will give consideration to the effect of the

requested use on the environment, health, safety,

and general welfare of the property owners and the

residents of the area in the vicinity of the property in

question, and the residents and visitors of the Palm in

general. In considering the application, the Authority

shall take into account the following tests:

- The degree of conformity and compatibility with

the approved Master Plan for the Palm.

- Compliance with all applicable provisions of these

Regulations, including intensity of use regulations,

setback regulations and use limitations, and any

other regulations or requirements that may apply.

- The proposed development will not cause

substantial reduction to the amenity of the area, or

to the overall development of the Palm.

- The proposed development will not cause significant

impacts to the environment, including the quality

of surrounding waters; land or marine ecosystems;

the noise, air, and human environments.

- The location and size of the development, the

nature and intensity of the operation involved in or

conducted in connection with it, and the location of

the site with respect to streets giving access to it are

such that the development will not dominate the

immediate environment, preventing development

and use of neighbouring property in accordance

with the applicable zoning district Regulations.

- The size, floor area, mass, and general appearance

of the proposed structure in which the proposed

development is to be housed is compatible with

adjacent structures and buildings in the surrounding

properties and neighbourhood.

- Adjacent streets have the capacity to handle

increased traffic volumes both on a daily basis and

at peak times.

- Adequate access roads or entrance and exit

driveways will be provided to minimise traffic

congestion and hazards in public streets.

- Off-street parking and loading areas will be

provided in accordance with the standards set forth

in these Regulations.

- Adequate utilities, drainage, and other facilities will

be provided.

- The impact of night lighting in terms of intensity,

duration and frequency of use on adjacent

properties is minimised.

- The added noise created by activities associated

with the proposed use on adjacent properties is

minimised.

3.5.1 Conditions, Safeguards, and

Restrictions

In granting a development approval, the Authority

may impose such conditions deemed necessary to

minimise any potential impacts of the development.

3.5.2 Transferability

Development approvals are not transferable to new

tenants or operators.

3.5.3 Revocation

The Authority may revoke all or part of a development

approval if it is not put into use within 12 months of

the date of approval. The Authority may revoke a

development approval for failure to comply with the

Regulations and restrictions of this ordinance or the

requirements of the development approval.


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4. ZONING DISTRICTS

4.1 Establishment of Zones

For the purpose of these Regulations, the Palm

Jumeirah is divided into the zones listed in Table 4.1.

If required, and upon request, the Authority will

provide a precise delineation of the boundary of any

zone relative to a lot or a cadastral base map.

4.2 Zoning Map

The boundaries of the zones are identified on the

zoning map (see Figure 4.1). The zoning map forms

part of these Regulations. The areas shown as white

on the zoning map are beaches and open space that

are designated as unzoned land.

The logo islands and mainland base area are not

covered by these Regulations. They are the subject of

seperate provisions.

No change shall be made to the zoning map except

in conformity with the procedures set forth in these

Regulations.

4.3 Development Requirements

Tables 4.2 and 4.3 set out the purpose and specific

development requirements for each Zone.

4.3.1 Operations of zones

Zoning provisions have been prepared which outline

the purpose of each zone, development permitted

without development approval, development

requiring approval, prohibited uses, other limitations,

and design controls, as follows:

Column 1 Zone

The title of the zone (as marked on the zoning

map).

Column 2 Purpose

Describes the purpose of the zone, and the main

land use/s occurring within that zone.

Column 3 Development permitted without

development approval

Column 3 lists uses permitted within the zone

without additional conditions or requirements

being satisfied (unless otherwise specified). Any

use or development shall be consistent with the

Regulations.

Column 4 Development requiring approval

The Authority may approve an application for a

development listed in this column if it satisfies the

purpose of the zone, other limitations, the design

controls and any other requirements specified by

the Regulations. A column 4 use must obtain

approval from the Authority.

Column 5 Prohibited Uses

Column 5 outlines prohibited uses within each

zone. Any use not defined within columns 3 or 4 is

considered to be prohibited.

Column 6 Other Limitations

The zoning provisions also outline other

limitations, which apply to use and development

within each zone. This column outlines additional

limitations, which may affect the proposed use or

development.

Column 7 Design Controls

Each zone specifies additional controls, which

relate to any development, and need to be satisfied

as part of any use and development within that

zone on the Palm.

Unzoned Land

The roads and beaches are shown as unzoned

land on the zoning map. Development must not

be carried out on unzoned land without approval.

Notwithstanding, no approval is required for

development for the purposes of roads and/or

public utility installations.

In determining whether or not to grant approval to

an application for development on unzoned land,

the Authority must have regard to the objectives of

the zone abutting the unzoned land.

4.3.2 Design Controls for Zones

Part B of these Regulations includes detailed design

controls and guidelines as follows:

Division Zones Covered

1. The Crescent The Crescent (Zone H-2)

2. The Trunk/

Village Centre Village Centre Zone (Zone AC-1)

Local Activity Centre (the Golden

Mile) (Zone AC-2)

Local Activity Centre (Hotels and

Resorts) (Zone H-1)

Residential Trunk Zone (Shoreline

Apartments) (Zone R-3)

Table 4.1: Zones

ZONE SYMBOL DESIGNATION

R-1 Residential Fronds

R-2 Residential Spine

R-3 Residential Trunk(Shoreline Apartments)

AC-1 Trunk Village Centre

AC-2 Local Activity Centre(Golden Mile)

H-1 Hotels & Resorts Trunk

H-2 Hotels & Resorts Crescent

SU Open Space, Right of Wayand Public Utilities

W Waterways

3. The Fronds/ The Fronds (including Fronds Tip

Spine Estate, Fronds Standard Villa,

Fronds Garden Villa) (Zone R-1)

The Spine (Zone R-2)

4.3.3 Building Approval

It must be noted that any development within each

zone requires a separate building permit in addition

to a development approval (where required) prior

to the commencement of works.


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Figure 4.1: Zoning Map


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ZONE PURPOSE

DEVELOPMENT PERMITTEDWITHOUT DEVELOPMENTAPPROVAL

DEVELOPMENT REQUIRINGAPPROVAL

PROHIBITED USES OTHER LIMITATIONS

DESIGN CONTROLS

The Fronds R-1 This category includes villas andestates with sea frontage.

The purpose of the zone is:

- To provide for low densityresidential development in theform of detached and semi-detached family villas.

- To encourage high qualityresidential development thatreflects the relevant specifiedneighbourhood character.

Accessory Uses:Uses customarily ancillary to anyof the uses listed in this section, and subject to theconditions outlined in Section 5.2.

Cultural and Recreational Uses:Local Park/

Garden, Open Space.

Parking Uses:Off street parking shall be providedwithin residential plots in accordance with Table5.2 Parking Requirements.

Utility and Communication Uses:Public utility,radio-communication station, recycling depot.

Residential Uses:Detached and semi-detachedfamily villas.

Residential Uses:Dwelling unit for caretaker,gardener, watchman or similarly employed.

Jetties:Jetties for the temporary mooring of tip lotowners boats only, in locations nominated on themaster plan or agreed in advance with the Authority.

Any use not in Column 3 orColumn 4 of this table.

- All land uses and associated operations andactivities shall be conducted wholly inside abuilding except for parking and loading facilities.

- Storage may be maintained outside buildings if

separated from a public right-of-way by a suitablefence.

- No use shall involve the bulk storage of vegetableoil or fat, animal oil or fat, fish oil or meat, fish,grain, sugar, wax, scrap or waste materials.

- No use shall involve storage of goods or materialsor the placement of machinery or of refuse/garbage receptacles other than within a whollyenclosed building, unless adequately screenedfrom view by a suitable wall or fence restrictingpublic access.

- No structure or physical barrier will be allowedfrom individual plots to extend to the waters edgecausing interruption with the linear waterfront/beach edge easement.

- Development shall be in accordance with theDesign Controls and Guidelines in Part B.

- The site layout shall allow for parking of vehicles totake place within the boundary.

- Accessory and temporary uses and structures,signs, off-street parking, landscaping, walls andfences, shall be in accordance with Section 5.

- No impacts detrimental to the environment and/orthe health safety and general welfare of the publicshall be permitted outside the site boundaries.

The Spine R-2 This ca tegory inc ludes a reas ofexclusive townhouse dwelling types,to be integrated with the adjacentneighbourhood style.


- To provide for medium densityresidential development in theform of multi-family units or townhouses.

- To encourage high qualityresidential development thatreflects the relevant specifiedneighbourhood character.


Cultural and Recreational Uses:Local Park/Garden, Open Space.

Parking Uses:Off street parking shall be providedwithin residential plots in accordance with Table5.2 Parking Requirements.

Utility and Communication Uses: Public utility,radio-communication station, recycling depot.

Residential Uses:Attached dwelling.

Residential Uses:Dwelling unit for caretaker,watchman or similarly employed.

Office Uses:Provided the office is an accessory useto public security services uses.

Transportation and Storage Uses:Palm specialtransit (bus, mini-van, and boat) or taxi stationfacility.

Institutional Use:Mosque and a ssociated carparking.

Public Facilities:Municipal, police or fire station.


- All operations and activities shall be conductedwholly inside a building except for parking andloading facilities.

- Storage may be maintained outside buildings ifseparated from a public right of way by a suitablefence.

- No use shall involve the bulk storage of vegetableoil or fat, animal oil or fat, fish oil or meal, fish,grain, sugar, wax, scrap or waste materials.


- No structure or physical barrier will be allowedfrom individual plots to extend to the watersedge causing interruption with the linearwaterfront/beach edge easement. A continuouswalkway connecting adjacent properties shall bemaintained.


- The site layout shall allow for parking of vehicles totake place within the plot boundary.



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ZONE PURPOSE




DESIGN CONTROLS

The Trunk Residential Zone(Shoreline

Apartments) R-3

The purpose of the zone is toencourage the development of:

- Apartments for high qualitymulti-level medium to high density

residential development.



Garden, Open Space Institutional Uses; Mosque,Medical facility (provided that the facility is acces-sory to community uses).

Parking Uses:Off street parking shall be providedwithin residential plots in accordance with Table5.2 Parking Requirements. Designated surfaceparking areas will be provided at community rec-reational use areas and any approved permitted orspecial use area.

Utility and Communication Uses:Public Utility,radio-communication station, recycling depot.

Residential Uses:Multiple dwelling unit

Residential Uses:Dwelling unit for caretaker,watchman or similarly employed.

Office Uses:Provided the office is an accessory useto the public facilities uses.

Public Facilities:Municipal, police or fire station.

Service Uses:Motor vehicle petrol/fuel station.

Transportation and Storage Uses:Palm specialtransit (bus, mini-van, and boat) or taxi stationfacility.

Retail Uses:Small convenience grocery store, retailstore, (may be permitted as an accessory use only,to be integrated with community centre/clubhousein special designated, approved areas to the satis-faction of the Authority).


- All operations and activities shall be conductedwholly inside a building except for parking andloading facilities.

- Storage may be maintained outside buildings ifseparated from a public right of way by a suitablefence.

- No use shall involve the bulk storage of vegetableoil or fat, animal oil or fat, fish oil or meal, fish,grain, sugar, wax, scrap or waste materials.



- The site layout shall allow for parking of vehicles totake place within the boundary.

- No impacts detrimental to the environment and/orthe health safety and general welfare of the publicshall be permitted beyond the site boundaries.


The Trunk VillageCentre Zone AC-1


- Retail businesses and shoppingcentre to serve local and regionalneeds for commercial goodsand services including thosefrequently needed by the residential

neighbourhood and tourist guests.- Limited high quality apartment

development.

- To provide adequate space formainstream community supportservices to the Palm Jumeirah.

- To provide boating marina servicesfor residents, guests, and marinamembers.

- To provide for limited public accessand use of those commercial/retailshops and marinas specificallydesignated for public use.


Cultural and Recreational Uses:Local Park/Garden, Open Space, Boat Marina docks andboat storage.

Institutional Uses:Mosque, Medical facility(provided that the facility is accessory tocommercial uses) and utilities services authorityfacilities.

Office Uses:Bank, lawyer, general office (may bepermitted as accessory use only).

Public Facilities Uses:police or fire station, postoffice, parking area, parking garage, water taxi.

Commercial Retail Uses:shopping centre/grocery store, clothing and gift retail shops, foodand beverage shops/clubs (non alcohol unlessspecific application is approved).

Hotels/Resorts.

Transportation and Storage Uses:Marinas/boatberthing, Palm special transit (bus, mini-van, andboat) or taxi/bus terminal or courier depot.

Service Uses:Barber shop, catering establishment,beauty saloons, Laundromat/dry cleaner, photofinishing or photography studio, restaurant, andentertainment use.

Residential Uses:Multiple Dwelling Unit.


- No use shall involve the bulk storage of scrapor waste materials, lime, fertilisers, explosives,ammunition, fireworks, flares, paint, varnish,fungicides, pesticides, radioactive material etc.

- No use shall involve storage of goods or materialsor the placement of machinery or of refuse orgarbage receptacles other than within a wholly

enclosed building unless adequately screened fromview from any adjacent building, street or lane by asuitable wall or fence restricting public access.

- Office use shall not be permitted unless it is directlyrelated to, ancillary to and supportive of theprimary approved development on the same site.


- The site layout shall allow for parking andunloading of vehicles to take place within theboundary.

- Accessory and temporary uses and structures,signs, off-street parking and loading, landscaping,

walls and fences, and non-conforming uses shallbe in accordance with Section 5.


- A continuous seafront or canal public walkwayconnecting to adjacent plot walkways shall be keptopen and maintained.

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ZONE PURPOSE




DESIGN CONTROLS

The Trunk Local Activity Centre(Golden Mile) AC-2


- To provide for entertainment andfood/beverage type restaurants andclubs.

- To encourage specialty retail shopscatering to tourism.

- To provide for limited high qualityapartment development.



Garden, Open Space, Temporary boat docks forpatron business access.

Public Facilities Uses:Police or fire station, postoffice.

Parking Uses:Off street parking shall be providedwithin residential plots in accordance with Table5.2 Parking Requirements. Designated surfaceparking areas will be provided at community rec-reational use areas and any app roved permitted orspecial use area.

Commercial Retail Uses:Clothing and gift retailshops, food and beverage restaurants/clubs (nonalcohol unless specific application is ap proved).

Residential Uses:Multiple Dwelling Unit.

Transportation and Storage Uses:The Palmspecial transit (bus, mini-van, and boat) or taxi/busterminal or courier depot.

Utility and Communication Uses:Recyclingdepot, waste transfer facility.

Recreational Uses:Public or hotel associatedbeach area on canal and related concession areas,boat rental facility.

Office Uses:Bank, lawyer, general office (may bepermitted as accessory use only).


- No development of physical barrier that preventsaccess along or from the linear shoreline easementof the canal (Canal Walk).

- No use shall involve the bulk storage of scrap

or waste materials, lime, fertilisers, explosives,ammunition, fireworks, flares, paint, varnish,fungicides, pesticides, radioactive material etc.

- No use shall involve storage of goods or materialsor the placement of machinery or of refuse orgarbage receptacles other than within a whollyenclosed building unless adequately screened fromview from any adjacent building, street or lane by asuitable wall or fence restricting public access.



- The site layout shall allow for parking andunloading of vehicles to take place within the

boundary.- Accessory and temporary uses and structures,

signs, off-street parking and loading, landscaping,walls and fences, and non-conforming uses shallbe in accordance with Section 5.


- A continuous seafront or channel public walkwayconnecting to adjacent plot walkways shall be keptopen and maintained.

The Trunk Local Activity Centre(Hotels and Resorts) H-1


- 5 Star hotel and resorts withmedium to high densities.


Entertainment and Recreational Uses:Hotelaccessory uses such as beach areas, swimmingpools, retail, sports facilities, and otherentertainment areas.

Transport and Storage Uses:helicopter pad,

temporary storage boat docks for hotel patronage/business access and permanent storage of hotelguests recreational use boats.

Utilities and Communication:Public utility,recycling depot & waste transfer facility.

Hotels/resorts.

Residential Uses:Dwelling unit for caretaker,watchman or similarly employed should be incorpo-rated within respective hotel grounds or building.

Parking Uses:Parking area or parking garagewithin plot boundary with visibility screened withlandscaping or designed in a sensitive manner toharmonise with surrounding buildings.

Transport and Storage Uses:Helicopter pad.

Institutional Uses:Medical facilities (provided thatthe facility is ancillary to hotel uses).



- No use shall involve storage of goods or materialsor the placement of machinery or of refuse orgarbage receptacles other than within a whollyenclosed building unless adequately screened fromview from any adjacent building, street or lane by a

suitable wall or fence restricting public access.- Office use shall not be permitted unless it is directly

related to, ancillary to and supportive of theprimary approved development on the same site.


- Unloading of vehicles to take place within theboundary.

- Accessory and temporary uses and structures,signs, off-street parking and loading, landscaping,walls and fences, and non-conforming uses shallbe in accordance with Section 5.


- A continuous seafront or channel public walkwayconnecting to adjacent plot walkways shall be keptopen and maintained.

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ZONE PURPOSE




DESIGN CONTROLS

The Crescent H-2 The purpose of zone is to encouragethe development of:

- High q uality international standardresort/hotel developments.


Entertainment and Recreational Uses:Hotel

accessory uses such as beach areas, spas, retail,swimming pools, spas, sports facilities, and otherentertainment areas.

Institutional Uses:Medical facility (provided thefacility is ancillary to hotel uses).

Utility and Communication:Public utility,recycling depot & waste transfer facility.

Hotels/resorts.

Residential Uses:For double or multiple allotmentsonly, up to 30% of the permitted rooms may bedeveloped as apartments.

Residential Uses:Dwelling unit for caretaker,watchman or similarly employed should beincorporated within respective hotel grounds orbuilding.

Transport and Storage Uses:Helicopter pad.Temporary storage boat docks for hotel patronage/business access and permanent storage of hotelguest recreational use boats.

Parking Uses:Parking area or parking garagewithin plot boundary screened with landscaping ordesigned in a sensitive manner to harmonise withsurrounding buildings.

Institutional Uses:Medical facilities (provided thatthe facility is ancillary to hotel uses).



- No use shall involve storage of goods or materialsor the placement of machinery or of refuse orgarbage receptacles other than within a whollyenclosed building unless adequately screened fromview from any adjacent building, street or lane by asuitable wall or fence restricting public access.



- Accessory and temporary uses and structures,signs, off-street parking and loading, landscaping,walls and fences, and non-conforming uses shallbe in accordance with Section 5.


- A continuous seafront public walkway connectingto adjacent plot walkways shall be kept open andmaintained.

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5. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS

5.1 General Requirements

5.1.1 Subdivision

Land may not be subdivided without the specific

written approval of the Authority.

5.1.2 Bulk Standards

In these Regulations, property development standards

are established in terms of maximum structure height,

maximum lot coverage, minimum lot setbacks, and

minimum landscaped areas (refer Part B). No structure

or part thereof shall be built, moved or remodelled,

and no structures or land shall be used or designed

for use or occupancy unless in accordance with these

Regulations.

5.1.3 Accessory Structure or Use

Accessory structures or uses may be established, built,

moved, remodelled or enlarged only as they are

permitted by Section 4 and Section 5.2.

5.1.4 Signs

Signs may be built, moved, remodelled, or enlarged

only as permitted by Section 5.4.

5.1.5 Off-street Parking and Loading

Any structure built or moved and any structure or land

used shall provide the minimum off-street parking

and loading spaces required by Section 5.5.

5.1.6 Building or Structure Height

No building or structure shall be allowed in any

zone that exceeds the height limitations set out in

the applicable section of Part B of these DCRs unless

otherwise approved by the Authority.

5.1.7 Underground Utilities

Permanent on-site utility lines, cables or pipes shall

not be placed above ground. Temporary utilities may

be permitted above ground for the period during

which construction is continuing and for which valid

building permits have been issued.

5.1.8 Screening of Mechanical Equipment

and Refuse Storage Area

All outdoor mechanical equipment, roof top

equipment, material storage areas and trash,

garbage or refuse storage areas shall be screened in

accordance with these Regulations.

5.1.9 Standard International Measurement

System

The Standard International (SI) system of measurement

shall be used in all designs, plans, specifications,

calculations and drawings submitted.

5.1.10 Definition of Zoning Terms

Terms referred to within these Regulations are defined

in Appendix B.

5.2 Accessory Structure or Use

5.2.1 Purpose

The purpose of regulating accessory structures and

uses is to ensure that they will not adversely affect

surrounding properties nor disrupt the orderly

development and continuance of other uses. The

requirements set forth in this section are those deemed

necessary to ensure compatibility and harmony with

adjacent uses.

5.2.2 General Provisions

Except as otherwise provided or limited by these

Regulations, accessory uses and structures are

permitted in any zoning district in connection with any

approved development. They are structures or uses

which:

- Are not permitted without the approved

development.

- Are subordinate to and serve a principal structure

or approved development.- Are subordinate in area, extent or purpose to the

principal structure or approved development.

- Contribute to the comfort, convenience or necessity

of occupants, business or industry in the principal

structure or approved development.

- Are located on the same lot as the principal

structure or approved development served.

- Are included in the calculation of total gross site

coverage.

For purposes of these Regulations, landscaping, walls

and fences are not considered accessory uses, but

shall conform to Regulations. Any question of whether

a particular accessory use or structure is permitted bythe provisions of this chapter shall be determined by

the Authority.

5.2.3 Building Permit Required

No new accessory use shall be established unless it is

accessory to a use or development that has received

development approval. If a building permit has been

granted and the accessory use was approved under

the same building permit, no additional approval is

required if the accessory use is established at a later

date.

5.2.4 Permitted Accessory Uses

Any approved use may be allowed an accessory use

as well as the following specific structures and uses:

- Storage structures not exceeding 10 percent of

the maximum floor area of the principle structure,

and architecturally compatible with the principal

structure.

- Permanent signs as permitted by Section 5.4.

- Off-street parking and loading spaces as permitted

by Section 5.5.

- Restaurant, cafeteria, snack counter, mosque,

newsstand, laundry, or commissary for the ex clusive

use of employees associated with a use.

- Solar panels and solar heating systems.

- Awnings, canopies, trellises, shade structures.

- Carports and garages.

- Trash or refuse storage and enclosures.

- Roof structures for the housing of elevators,

stairways, water tanks, air conditioners, ventilation

fans or similar equipment, fire or parapet walls,

skylights or similar structures.

- Radio, television, or other telecommunicationsantennas, flagpoles.

- Temporary uses associated with construction sites,

such as contractors offices, construction equipment

sheds and laydown areas, access roads, and other

construction related uses.

5.2.5 Prohibited accessory uses

The following accessory uses are prohibited, except

as specifically permitted in the zoning district

Regulations:

- Unenclosed long term storage of loaded or

unloaded vehicles.

- Unenclosed storage of materials, supplies or

equipment.

- Outdoor display for sale of automobiles, trailer or

rental equipment, new or used furniture, appliances,

plumbing, house wares, building material, or other

similar products.

- The raising, breeding, or keeping of dogs, cats,

birds, poultry, reptiles, monkeys, goats, sheep,

donkeys, horses, camels, or other animals for sale,

feeding, slaughter, rent, show, or experimentation.

- Any prefabricated, portable, mobile home trailer or

other type of temporary structure as living quarters

for caretaker, guard, residents, or guests, except

for temporary uses associated with construction

sites.

5.2.6 Property Development Standards

The following property development standards shall

apply to all accessory structures:

1. Any fully enclosed accessory structure, together

with the principal use or structure, shall not exceed

the building dimensions allowed for that zoning

district.

2. Accessory structures or uses shall not be constructed

or established on any lot prior to the completion

of the principal structure to which it is accessory,

except for guard facilities.

3. Accessory structures attached to principal structures

shall not extend into the required setback of the

principal structure.

4. Accessory structures located on the roof of a

principal structure shall not exceed the maximum

permitted height for that zoning district, nor shall

they occupy more than 50 percent of the roof

area.


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5. In all zoning districts all accessory structures shall

maintain the same minimum setbacks as are

required for the principal structure, except for

transformers and fuse rooms.

6. Gates, gate houses and guard houses (25m2

maximum gross floor area, maximum height of

3.7m for a gatehouse or guardhouse located

within a setback).

7. For all outdoor mechanical equipment, roof top

equipment, and refuse storage areas, the followingadditional regulations shall apply:

- All such areas shall be concealed from public

view by solid walls, screens, fences, parapets,

enclosing structures or landscaping;

- The solid walls, screens, fences or enclosing

structures shall not exceed 2m unless otherwise

approved by the Authority;

- For rooftop equipment, screens or parapet

walls shall be of sufficient height to conceal the

equipment from public view; and

- In lieu of walls, screens, fences or enclosing

structures, landscaping may be used.

5.3 Temporary Uses and Structures

5.3.1 Purpose

The purpose of regulating temporary uses and

structures is to ensure they will not adversely affect

surrounding properties nor disrupt the orderly

development and continuance of the approved

developments. The requirements in this section of

these Regulations are deemed necessary to ensure

compatibility and harmony with adjacent uses.


Except as otherwise provided by these Regulations,

temporary uses and structures may be permitted for

period(s) of time specified by the Authority provided

they do not adversely affect surrounding properties

nor disrupt the orderly development and continuance

of approved developments. Extensions of time may

be granted at the discretion of the Authority.

5.3.3 Building Permit Required

The following temporary uses shall not be established

unless the Authority has issued a building permit.

5.3.4 Permitted Temporary Uses

1. Contractors office, construction equipment sheds

and lay-down areas, haul roads, access roads,

burrow / fill sites and other construction related

uses:

- Permitted in any zoning district.

- Maximum length of time for the temporary use

shall be 24 months.

2. Real estate office:

- Permitted in any zoning district except the office

may not contain sleeping accommodations.

- Maximum length of time for the temporary use

shall be 24 months.

3. Parking lot:

- Permitted in any zoning district, except the

residential zones.

- Must have landscaping and shade structures, as

required by the Authority

- Maximum time for the temporary use shall be

24 months

5.3.5 Property Development Standards

The following property development standards shall

apply:

- Hours of operation and length of time shall be

confined to those specified in the approval. The

maximum period of time shall be two years except

as otherwise specifically limited to a shorter period

of time by the Authority.

- Temporary sanitary facilities shall be approved by

the Authority.- The site shall be cleared of all debris at the end

of the temporary use and cleared of all temporary

structures within 30 days after expiration. A

guaranty or signed contract with a disposal firm

may be required as a part of the application for a

temporary use permit to insure that the premises will

be cleared of all debris during and after temporary

use.

- Parking for the exclusive use of the facility may be

required, and a stabilised drive to the parking area

shall be provided and maintained in such areas.

5.3.6 Storage of Materials and Equipment

No materials, supplies, tools or equipment, including

trucks and other vehicles of the developer, shall at any

time be placed or stored in any area within the Palm

other than the specified lot. Instead, these shall be

placed and stored solely on the specified lot inside a

closed, temporary building, or behind a visual barrier

or fence of such design and construction to screen such

areas from view of adjoining properties and public

streets. Such temporary buildings, fence or visual

barriers shall first be approved by the Authority and

shall not extend over the lot boundary (as described in

these Regulations or the approved detailed proposal)

unless specifically approved by the Authority.

5.3.7 Site Fencing Standards

Permanent boundary walls or fences shall be erected

as per the requirements of Section 5.6. Temporary

walls and fences shall comply with the following

requirements:

- Wall height: maximum 3m, minimum 2m.

- Material: plywood or equivalent.

- Finish: paint to match standard boundary walls.

- Contractor identification: limited to a single notice

not exceeding 1 square metre.

- Location: entirely within the development lot.

5.4 Signs

5.4.1 Purpose

The purpose of regulating existing and proposed

signs is to promote and protect the public health,

safety, convenience and general welfare by assuring

that signs:

- Do not reduce the value or amenity of their

surroundings;

- Are appropriate to the type of activity to which they

relate; and

- Are placed in a safe manner and do not create any

hazardous conditions.

Required Approval from the Authority

A temporary or permanent sign may be erected, altered,

displayed or relocated only after first obtaining an

approval from the Authority as part of the development

approval process under these Regulations. Approval

is required for all advertising signs, directional and

identification signs. The following signs are exempt

from this requirement:

1. Signs which are wholly within individual building

enclosures and which can be viewed only by the

occupants and visitors to that building.

2. Traffic, parking, warning, danger, street name,

utility marker, official signs and legal notices issued

by the Authority.

5.4.2 Required Drawings And Specifications

As part of the detailed proposal submission, described

in Section 3, a plan shall be submitted showing

the location of the proposed signs and detailing

dimensions, proposed colour, material, copy, and

method of illumination.

5.4.3 Prohibited Signs

It shall be prohibited to erect, alter, display or relocate

any sign which:

- D oes not conform to the provisions of these

Regulations.

- Moves, makes sounds, revolves or uses waving,

blinking, flashing, vibrating, flickering or otherwise

animated lighting.

- Constitutes a traffic hazard, by reasons of its size,

location, projection, content, colour or manner of

illumination.

- Is affixed to utility poles, trees, stones, bushes,

other natural features or other signs.

- Obstructs light, air, ingress or egress from a

required door, window or other opening.

- Is structurally unsafe or not kept in good repair or

maintenance.

- Advertises a business or product no longer operated

or sold.

- Is not related to the premises on which the sign is

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- Projects over a public right-of-way, is closer to the

curb line than 2.5 metres or closer than one metre

to any side property line, as measured from the

farthest projection of the sign.

- Obstructs neighbouring signs or pedestrian traffic,

either physically or visually.

- Is mounted on a roof.

General StandardsLanguage

The content of all signs shall be displayed in both

Arabic and English, with equivalent translations of all

sign content.

Dimensions

The height of a sign shall be measured from the top

of the sign face to the upper surface of the plinth

(pavement) below, or to the ground surface below, if

no pavement exists. The maximum allowable height

and area of a sign shall not exceed the dimensions

specified in Table 5.1.

Sign Face

1. In the case of freestanding signs, the sign face areashall consist of the entire surface area of the sign

on which copy could be placed. The supporting

structure or bracing of a sign shall not be counted

as a part of sign face area unless such structure

or bracing is made a part of the signs message.

Where a sign has two display faces back to back,

the area of only one face shall be considered

the sign face area. Where a sign has more than

one display face, all areas, which can be viewed

simultaneously, shall be considered the sign face

area.

2. In the case of a sign (other than free-standing)

whose message is fabricated together with the

background that borders or fr ames that message,

sign face area shall be the total area of the entire

background.

3. In the case of a sign (other than free-standing)

whose message is applied to a background, which

provides no border or frame, the sign face area

shall be the area of the smallest rectangle that can

encompass all words, letters, figures, emblems,and other elements of the sign message.

4. When two or more signs are permitted on a single

lot, the total sign face area of all signs on the lot

shall not exceed the maximum sign face area per

building frontage as identified in Table 5.1.

5.4.5 Illumination of Signs

Sign Illumination Types

1. Internal Made of translucent material with

internal lights.

2. Back lighting Lighted in such a way that

the external source of light

illuminates the background

3. Front Lighting Lighted by front or spotlights

specifically directed at it.

Sign Illumination Requirements

- Sign lighting shall be so arranged and maintained

that the light source is not directly visible from a

public right-of-way or adjacent property.

- Artificial lighting is only allowed if permitted within

Table 5.1.

5.4.6 Maintenance

Each sign shall be maintained in a secure and safe

condition. If the Authority is of the opinion that a

sign is not secure, safe or in good state of repair or

maintenance, written notice of this fact shall be given

to the person responsible for the sign.

5.4.7 Inoperative Activities

Signs pertaining to activities or occupants that are no

longer using a property shall be removed from the

premises within 30 days after the activity have ceased

or the premises have been vacated.

5.4.8 Non-Conforming Signs

A non-conforming sign may not be expanded or

structurally altered or improved so as to extend its

useful life, unless it is brought into conformity with

these Regulations.

5.4.9 Special Signs

Signs that do not belong to any class listed in Table

5.1 shall be subject to the approval of the Authority.

5.4.10 Table of Permitted Signs

Table 5.1 lists the maximum number; maximum sign

face area, maximum height and other requirements

relating to the erection, alteration, display or relocationof any temporary or permanent sign. No detailed

proposal approval shall be granted unless any

proposed temporary or permanent sign conforms to

the requirements stated in Table 5.1 unless specifically

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Table 5.1: Signage Requirements

CLASS TYPE MAXIMUMNUMBER

MAXIMUM SIGN

FACE AREA

HIGHESTPOINT

ABOVEGROUND

OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARTIFICIALLIGHTINGPERMITTED

Advertising RealEstate

Ground, WallWindow

One (1) per streetfrontage

1m2for lots up to 2000m2

Up to 0.5% of the lot area for lots inexcess of 2000m2provided the maxi-

mum area does not to exceed 4m2

2.5m Shall advertise only the property on whichthe sign is located.

Shall be removed on or before closing

date of sale or rent.

No

AdvertisingConstruction orContractor

Ground, WallWindow

One (1) per lot 1m2for lots up to 2000m2

Up to 0.5% of the lot area for lots inexcess of 2000m2

Not to exceed 10m2

3.5m Shall advertise only the name, addressand other similar data concerning thearchitect, builder or owner, the job, facilityor project.

Shall be removed no later than ten (10)days after the issuance of an OccupancyCertificate.

Shall be constructed of a durable materialsuch as plastic, wood or metal, sealedand painted to prevent weathering. Thecolour shall be to the satisfaction of the

Authority.

Front light

Internal

Advertising FutureFacility

Ground Wa ll One (1) per streetfrontage

2m2for lots up to 2000m2

0.1% of the lot area for lots in excessof 2000m2

Provided the maximum area does notexceed 6m2

3. 5m S ha ll ad ve rti se onl y th e ty pe , si ze , fa ci li ti es ,amenities and occupancy date of thefuture facility.

Shall be removed no later than ten (10)days after the issuance of an Occupancy

Certificate.Shall be constructed of a durable materialsuch as plastic, wood or metal, sealedand painted to prevent weathering. Thecolour shall be to the satisfaction of the

Authority.

Front light

Internal

TEMPORARY SIGNS


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Table 5.1: Signage Requirements ( contd)

CLASS TYPE MAXIMUMNUMBER

MAXIMUM SIGN

FACE AREA

HIGHESTPOINT

ABOVEGROUND

OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARTIFICIALLIGHTINGPERMITTED

Advertising Special

Event

Ground, WallWindow

One (1) per streetfrontage

2m2 2. 5m S ha ll a dv er ti se o nl y th e na tur e of, d ate s,time and general content of the event.

Shall not be displayed on the premises

more than fourteen (14) days prior to ormore than five (5) days a fter the dates ofthe event.

Shall conform to the design specificationsprovided by the Authority.

No

IdentificationAddress Nameplate

Ground,

Wall

One (1) per streetaddress

1m2in Local Activity Zone.

2m2in Village Centre Zone.

3m

3.5m

Shall be permanently displayed aboveor adjacent to the main entrance of thebuilding.

Shall conform to the design specificationsprovided by the Authority.

Front light InternalIndividually lit letters

Identification FreeStanding

Single Tenant

Ground

Pedestal

One (1) per lot 2m2for lots up to 2000m2

3m2for multi-tenant sign

0.1% of the lot area for lots in excessof 2000m2

Provided the maximum area does notto exceed 10m2

2.5m Shall not be located within any drivewayor roadway.

Shall be sited at a minimum of three (3)metres behind the property line.

Shall conform to the design specifications

provided by the Authority.

Front lightBack lightInternal

Directional orInformational

Ground, wall As approved by theAuthority

0.2% of lot area 3.5m Shall bear no advertising message. Front lightBack lightInternal

Advertising

Window One for eachestablishment

1m2 3m Shall be made of durable materials.

Shall advertise only on premise use,service or product

Shall be located on the inside glass of thewindow

5.5 Off-Street Parking and Loading

5.5.1 Purpose

The purpose of regulating off-street parking and

loading is to ensure that all structures and land

uses are provided with sufficient space for off-street

parking and off-street loading to meet the needs of

persons making use of and making deliveries to such

structures and land uses.


No development approval shall be issued unless

plans are submitted which show the location and

size of the off-street parking and off-street loading

space and the means of access to such space from

public streets in compliance with the regulations set

forth in this section. In the event of the enlargement

of an existing structure, the requirements set forth in

this section shall apply only to the area added to the

existing structure.

The following requirements apply to all parking and

loading facilities in all zoning districts, except where

noted. Reference should also be made to Part B:

Design Guidelines and any other requirements issued

by the Authority.

Parking and Loading Design

Off-street parking and loading shall be so designed,

maintained and regulated such that no parking or

manoeuvring incidental to parking or loading shall

be on any right-of-way or other lot and that no motor

vehicle requires moving to park or re-park another

vehicle on that same lot. This provision does not apply

to uses normally associated with moving residence i n

the R-1 Residential Fronds Zone.

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Off-street Parking and Loading

Any structure built or moved and any structure or land

used shall provide the minimum off-street parking

and loading spaces required by Section 5.5.

Parking Lot Setbacks

Parking lots shall be setback a minimum of 3 metres

from the front property line and 2 metres from

any structures, unless otherwise specified in the

Regulations.

Combined Use of Parking Areas

Combined use of parking areas for two or more lots

is not permitted.

Parking and Loading Area Use Restrictions

No required off-street loading area shall be used to

satisfy the space requirement for any off-street parking

facilities, and no loading area shall be so located as

to interfere with the free circulation of vehicles in any

off-street parking area.

Parking and loading areas shall not be used for

automobile sales, petrol sales, storage, repair work,

dismantling or servicing of any kind.

Lighting of Car Parking Areas

Any lighting that is provided shall be installed in a

manner that will prevent direct light from shining onto

any street or adjacent property.

Grading, Drainage and Surface Requirement

All unenclosed driveways, access ways, off-street

parking and loading areas shall be graded, surfaced

with tar, asphalt, concrete, or other durable impervious

paving, drained and suitably maintained to the

satisfaction of the Authority so as to avoid nuisances

of dust, erosion, or excessive water flow across right

of ways. The surface shall be graded and drained so

as to dispose of all surface water to the curb or gutter

and away from adjoining properties.

Landscaping and Screening for Off-street Parking

Landscaping and screening of parking areas shall be

in accordance with Section 5.6.

Same Lot

Required off-street parking facilities shall be provided

on the same lot as the approved development they

are required to serve.

Space Marking

Required off-street parking areas for more than five

vehicles shall have individual spaces marked in

accordance with DM standards.

Required off-street parking areas for more than

20 vehicles shall have aisles, approach lanes and

manoeuvring areas clearly marked with directional

arrows and lines in accordance with DM standards.

Wheel Stops

Wheel stops or a continuous curb shall be provided

in accordance with adopted standards along the

boundary line of any parking lot which abuts a street

or a right of way. Wheel stops or curbs shall also

be provided where necessary to prevent vehicles from

striking walls, buildings or structures within or adjacent

to any parking lot and to protect landscaping.

Driveways

Driveways to required off-street parking and loading

facilities and lot access shall be as follows:

- Driveways providing access for emergency vehicles

and loading shall have a minimum vertical

clearance of 5.5 metres.

- Curb cuts shall not be placed closer than 10

metres from a curb line intersection, measured to

the nearest edge of the driveway.

- Driveways providing access to off-street parking

spaces shall have a minimum width of 3.75 metres

for a one-way operation driveway (angled parking

45o) and 6.0 metres for a two-way operation.

- A minimum clearance of 1.5 metres shall be

provided between driveways and a main building. A

lesser distance may be provided to the satisfactionof the Authority subject to the installation of

approved safety barriers.

- Driveways providing access to an off-street parking

area containing 10 or more spaces shall have a

minimum radius curb of 6 metres.

5.5.3 Parking Dimensions

Parking Space Size

1. Each required parking space shall be not less

than 2.5 metres in width and 5.5 metres in length,

exclusive of driveways and manoeuvring space.

2. A bay width of 2.7 metres is recommended for

larger vehicles such as four wheel drives.

3. For parking areas providing parking for more than

20 vehicles, ten percent of the total spaces may be

designated as small car spaces with dimensions

of not less than 2.5 metres in width and 5.0 metres

in length. All such spaces must be clearly identified

by appropriate signs.

4. Car parking areas are calculated on a gross area

of 35m2to allow for adequate circulation.

Parking Aisles

1. The minimum aisle width for parking areas is:

- parallel parking = 4 metres

- 45o

parking = 3.75 metres

- 60oparking = 4.5 metres

- 75oparking = 6 metres

- 90oparking = 7 metres

2. The end caps of parking aisles shall meet the

following minimum requirements:

- radius = 6 metres

- minimum depth to driveway = 4 metres

3. Landscaped parking islands are required in parking

areas greater than 40 metres or two parking bays

wide.

4. Figure 5.1 illustrates these design requirements.

5. For parallel car parking, dimensions shall be as

follows:

- Width: 2.5m

- Length: 6.5m

- Aisle width 4m

5.5.4 Off-Street Parking Requirements

Minimum off-street parking requirements, unless

otherwise approved by the Authority, are listed in

Table 5.2. In no case shall less than three parking

spaces be provided.

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Figure 5.1: Parking Dimensions

4m driveway

4m driveway

semi-trailer

trucks

two axle

trucks

loading space3.7m x 15.0m

loading space3.7m x 13.5m

27.5 m

22.5 m1.5m

no minimum

setback

nominimum

setback

towardsfrontpropertyline

principalbuilding

12.5 mturning radius

9 mturningradius

Figure 5.2 Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Areas

2.50 m

14.35 m

13.15m

45o

Parking

2.50 m

15.70 m

14.30m

60o

Parking

2.50 m

17.00 m

15.50m

75o

Parking

18.00 m

90o

Parking

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LAND USE PARKING

CAR SPACE MEASURE RATE

RESIDENTIAL

Villa (detached dwelling) Car spaces per dwelling 2.0A 3.0 B

Apartments Car spaces per 1 bdr unit

Car spaces per 2 bdr unit

Car spaces per 3 bdr unitCar spaces per 4 bdr unit

1.0

1.75

2.0

3.0

Residential Visitors Car spaces per apartment 1 space per 10 apartments

COMMERCIAL OFFICES Car spaces per apartment 2.4C

RETAIL

Regional Shopping Centre Car spaces per 100m2GFA 3.0C

General Retail Car spaces per 100m2GFA 2.2C

Restaurant Car spaces per 100m2GFA 10.3C

OTHER

Luxury Hotel Car spaces per room 0.65C

Resort Hotel Car spaces per room 0.8C

Theme Parks Car spaces per visitor 0.28D

Marina activities Car spaces per wet berth

Car spaces per dry berth

Car spaces per marina employee

0.6D

0.2D

0.5D

Notes:

A Recommended off-street parking supply standards: Deira outer CBD, Table 6.9(B), Dubai Municipality Structure Plan for the Dubai Urban Area, 1993 2012.

B Recommended off-street parking supply standards: Outside CBD, Table 6.9(C), Dubai Municipality Structure Plan for the Dubai Urban Area 1993 2012.

C Recommended parking supply rates, based on demand, Dubai Municipality Trip Generation And Parking Rates Manual (Sept 1998)