Jumeirah Village - Development Code Mid-Rise Lots

Revised October 2006

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INTRODUCTION 1 4. USE 9
The Eight Principles of Jumeirah Village 1 Section 4.01. Types of Use 9
The Jumeirah Village - Master Plan and Development Code 2 Section 4.02. Use Categories 9
Contents of the Development Code 2 Section 4.03. Conditional Use 9
Section 4.04. Accessory Use or Structure 9
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3 Section 4.05. Temporary Use 12
Section 1.01. Title 3
Section 1.02. Authorities 3 5. FORM CODE – MID-RISE LOTS 13
Section 1.03. Purpose & Intent 3 Section 5.01. General 13
Section 1.04. Applicability 3 Section 5.02. Building Configuration and Size 13
Section 1.05. Amendments 3 Section 5.03. Building Setbacks 14
Section 1.06. Measuring System 3 Section 5.04. Urban Design 14
Section 5.05. Architectural Treatments 14
2. REVIEW AUTHORITY 4
Section 2.01. General Authority 4 6. PARKING AND LOADING 17
Section 2.02. Development Code Administrator 4 Section 6.01. Purpose and Type 17
Section 2.03. Development Review Board 4 Section 6.02. General Provisions 17
Section 6.03 Space Requirements 17
3. ZONE 6 Section 6.04. Space and Lot Design 17
Section 3.01. Establishment of Zones 6 Section 6.05. Loading Areas 19
Section 3.02. Official Zoning Map 6
Section 3.03. Interpretation of Boundaries 6
Section 3.04. Uniform Application of Zones 6

Introduction
The Eight Principles of Jumeirah Village
Jumeirah Village is a community designed to embody a vision
of peace, harmony, health, and happiness – a community with
the highest standards of quality of life created by capturing
the best characteristics of Arab and Western culture. Overall,
eight principles form the foundation of Jumeirah Village:
Sense of Peace and Community
Jumeirah Village promotes an environment that features
peace and harmony among neighbors. Emphasis is placed
upon creating an atmosphere that promotes friendship,
family, healthy interaction and other dynamic traits that
set the neighborhoods of this community apart from other
development.
Pedestrian Friendliness
Walking and biking are more than exercise. They are an
invitation to meet friends, allow children to play, and live life
at a slower pace. The design of Jumeirah Village promotes
walking, biking and other alternatives through creation of a
convenient and entertaining atmosphere, including features
such as pedestrian access, landscaping, stores, street
furniture, architectural detail, and open spaces.
Water and Green Space
Green spaces and water represent a healthy life and
abundance in comparison to the stark beauty of the desert.
Throughout Arab history, oases have served as attractions
providing nourishment and focal points for gathering and
association. Jumeirah Village celebrates the importance
of greenery and water in the desert landscape through
development of open spaces and water features that connect
the neighborhoods and Zones of the community. Many of the
public amenities found in Jumeirah Village including parks,
sports fields, schools, mosques, and more are strategically
clustered in the green spaces to create accessible gathering
places reminiscent of the importance of the historic oasis.
Mix of Symmetry and Natural Form
Symmetry is a critical component of Islamic art, Arab
architecture and Western urban design. However, many of
the most successful communities and spaces in the world
have “evolved” through a natural, organic pattern. Jumeirah
Village is intentionally designed to capture a sense of
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symmetry through an organized radial pattern and median
streets that end in a large-scale central park. At the same
time, the design also allows neighborhoods and open spaces
to occur in a more natural, pedestrian friendly manner.
Mixed Use
Actively mixed uses are a part of many of the most dynamic
and successful communities throughout the world. Mixing
uses promotes accessibility to major community features
such as parks and commercial centers and provides natural
gathering places for residents. Jumeirah Village intertwines
uses in a manner that builds both economic viability and a
sense of community.
Icons and Focal Points
Landmarks are an important component of the community as
a tool for sense of direction, community recognition, and local
pride. The unique towers, the central park, the interconnected
series of open spaces, the meandering water feature, and
the town centers are all icons that are unique to Jumeirah
Village.
Strong Public Space & Private Space
A home is recognized as a place for privacy throughout Arab
and Western culture. Today, the opportunity for privacy is
increasingly more important as a healthy escape from the
bustle of life. At the same time, however, public spaces
are expected to be locations of significant and dynamic
interaction – places for gathering, relaxing, entertaining, and
shopping. Jumeirah Village offers a broad range of choices
for privacy and proximity to public space. The best of both
worlds is found throughout the community.
Health and Happiness
Jumeirah Village - is a living and working environment
that offers superior quality of life, including a healthy and
enjoyable living environment. The numerous, interconnected
green spaces and clustered gathering spaces are
intentionally designed to promote a healthy physical lifestyle.
Neighborhoods are intended to promote social interaction.
Jumeirah Village was created by applying these Eight
Principles throughout the design process. Neighborhoods
are designed to be places of interaction and enjoyment that
are always within easy walking distance of parks, public
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amenities, shopping needs, and friends. The streetscape
is designed to be attractive, functional and inviting to both
motorists and pedestrians. Jumeirah Village offers an
immense number of choices in housing and neighborhoods
amenities ranging from secluded villas to the bustle of living
in the Town Center.
The Jumeirah Village
Master Plan and Development Code
Two documents guide the development of Jumeirah Village
to ensure that the community reaches its full potential and
appropriately applies the Eight Principles – The Master Plan
and the Development Code. These documents work together
to span the divide between the vision for Jumeirah Village
and the standards necessary to ensure that all is completed
according to plan.
The Master Plan
The purpose of the Master Plan is to set the general
foundation for the physical design of Jumeirah Village. The
Master Plan represents the physical layout of lots, open
spaces and amenities throughout the site. The Master Plan
also includes the overall design strategy that evolved from
the initial Eight Principles for the project. It discusses the
major features and characteristics that make Jumeirah
Village unique, from the broad description of the relationship
between neighborhoods, open spaces, streets, and centers
to more detailed discussion of the appearance of the
streetscape and the types of uses expected in the various
community “centers”. The Master Plan establishes the
general Circulation Plan for the community and, even here,
the Eight Principles have been combined with the need for
efficient and safe travel choices. The Master Plan document
is accompanied by two Master Plan Maps – an illustrated
map that generally depicts the look of a completed project
and a digital map that delineates the specific location and
coordinates of lots and spaces.
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The Development Code
The Master Plan is a guide, a detailed layout of spaces and
Block Guidelines that provide clues to the detailed design
of Jumeirah Village. The Development Code is a tool for
implementing the Master Plan. It provides the regulatory
framework that ensures structures and uses are located
according to plan and that the anticipated high quality of life
for residents, employees and guests in Jumeirah Village is
realized. The Development Code is specifically designed to
carry out several functions:
A. Ensure design that promotes the highest principles of
general health, welfare and safety for individuals that
live, work or visit the community.
B. Provide the minimum standards needed to carry out
the vision established by the Master Plan. The intent of
the Development Code is to focus, not reign in, creative
freedom.
C. Establish procedures needed for Jumeirah Village
LLC to successfully carry out the requirements of the
Development Code.
D. Provide the tools to make sound decisions regarding the
inevitable evolution of Jumeirah Village. Communities
must change over time to remain dynamic. However,
change does not have to come at the cost of maintaining
the Eight Principles that make Jumeirah Village unique.
This Code ensures that sufficient information and
procedures are available to allow the community, and
the tools used to guide development in the community,
to change in ways that benefit Jumeirah Village over the
long term.
Contents of the Development Code
The Development Code for Jumeirah Village is designed
to address a broad range of issues important to carrying
out the functions described above and meeting the Eight
Principles that serve as the foundation for the community. The
guidelines address many issues common to all communities,
but once again, they also show an attention to detail unique
to Jumeirah Village. For example, traditional streets are
designed with sufficient width to provide parking but codes
commonly require that a development accommodate all
potential parking on the site. In Jumeirah Village, however,
on-street parking is strongly encouraged and is considered
part of meeting parking requirements.
Contents of the Development Code are broken down as
follows:
A. General Provisions. Introduce the Development Code and
provide the purpose, intent and applicability of the Code.
B. Review Authority. Confirms Jumeirah Village LLC as the
ultimate authority regarding development in Jumeirah
Village and designates representatives responsible for
carrying out the daily duties of administering the Code.
C. Zones. Divides the community into areas of common
interest and typology for purposes of regulation.
D. Use. Designates permitted uses in each of the zones of
Jumeirah Village.
E. Form. Addresses the location, size and design of all
structures in the community.
F. Parking. Establishes guidelines for provision, location,
type and design of parking areas.
G. Signs. Discusses permitted sign types by purpose,
location, size, number, intent, and detail.
H. Landscape and Fencing. Acknowledges the benefits of
adding “green spaces” and screening to the community
as a means of “softening” the built environment,
improving aesthetics, and adding additional opportunities
for recreation.
I. Administration and Procedures. Provides the tools and
processes needed to administer the Development Code.
J. Definitions. Describes the various technical or specific
terms found throughout the Development Code.
K. Application Checklists. Ensure that appropriate and
sufficient information is conveyed by the potential
applicant to Jumeirah Village LLC when requesting to
develop a site.

1. General Provisions
Section 1.01. Title
This Development Code is hereby officially known as the
“Jumeirah Village - South Development Code”. References
to “this Code” shall be interpreted as references to the
Jumeirah Village Development Code.
Section 1.02. Authorities
1.02.01. Authority of Jumeirah Village LLC
Jumeirah Village LLC is responsible for promoting and control
of development of Jumeirah Village. As a result, Jumeirah
Village LLC is granted the authority to establish regulations
and guidelines to manage the use and development of all
land, water and structures within the boundaries of Jumeirah
Village. Jumeirah Village LLC shall have the right to approve
or deny all applications for development within Jumeirah
Village.
In accordance with the recital on the property title, Jumeirah
Village LLC has the authority to:
A. Implement and ensure compliance with this Code.
B. Appoint an authority or individual to review and approve
or deny a Concept Plan, Site Plan or Building Permit.
C. Amend and interpret this code, as needed.
D. Establish and enforce additional rules, guides and
requirements, as determined to be appropriate.
1.02.02. Authority of Other Entities
Nothing in this Code relieves the developer or landowner
from the responsibility to acquire all additional permits or
approvals as needed for site development or construction
in Jumeirah Village, including, but not limited to approval
from Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Electricity and Water
Authority (DEWA), Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone
Corporation, and the Department of Civil Defence.
Section 1.03. Purpose & Intent
This Code is established for the purpose of promoting the
public health, safety and general welfare of the present and
future residents, employees and guests of Jumeirah Village
and promoting safe, orderly and healthful development. The
Master Plan for Jumeirah Village is the fundamental guide
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to all decisions made under this Code. This Code regulates
development in order to achieve objectives of the plan that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Implement the Block Guidelines established in the plan
and defined in this Code that dictate the character and
pattern of development of the area.
B. Enhance safety from fire, panic, and other dangers.
C. Promote health and general welfare;
D. Provide adequate light and air;
E. Prevent or minimize conflicts or negative impacts among
adjacent land uses.
F. Facilitate adequate provision of transportation, water,
wastewater, parks and open spaces, other public
facilities.
G. Maintain property values by stabilizing expectations and
ensuring predictability in development.
H. Establish a process that effectively and fairly applies the
regulations and standards of this Code.
Section 1.04. Applicability
The regulations established by this Code shall be considered
minimum requirements for development as follows:
A. No building, structure or land shall be used or reused
and no building or structure shall be constructed,
reconstructed, occupied, moved, or structurally altered
unless in conformity with the appropriate regulations
established within this Code.
B. No part of a yard, open space, off-street parking or
loading space necessary for compliance by a building
or structure for purposes of meeting the regulations
of this Code shall be likewise used by another building
or structure for compliance unless such shared use of
resources is permitted by this Code and approved by
Jumeirah Village LLC.
C. All landscaping, parking, and signs shall be expected
to meet the requirements of this Code. Approval shall
be granted by Jumeirah Village LLC before a sign may
be constructed, altered or otherwise displayed within
Jumeirah Village.
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D. Yards and lots shall not be reduced below dimensions
and area requirements established in this Code.
Likewise, no structure or building shall be permitted to
exceed requirements regarding bulk standards.
E. In the event that requirements of this Code conflict or
compete with requirements of other lawfully adopted
rules, regulations, ordinances, or resolutions, the most
restrictive shall apply.
Section 1.05. Amendments
Jumeirah Village LLC shall have the authority to amend
this Code, as needed. Amendments shall be completed in
accordance with Section 9, Administration & Procedures of
this Code.
1.05.01. New Development
New development taking place after amendment to the
Development Code shall be expected to meet requirements
of the Code as amended. Development shall be required to
meet an amended Code if an application for approval has not
been submitted or a submitted application has not received
approval prior to adoption of the new code amendment.
1.05.02. Existing Development
Existing development, including development that is under
construction or has received approval by Jumeirah Village
LLC, shall be exempt from meeting requirements established
by code amendments adopted following application
approval. Improvements to existing development shall meet
requirements as amended at the time of application for
approval of said improvements.
Section 1.06. Measuring System
The Standard International (SI) system of measurement shall
be considered the accepted and official measuring system
for this Code. All applications, figures and other materials
submitted for approval shall utilize the Standard International
system.
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2. Review Authority
review authority
Section 2.01. General Authority
2.01.01. Delegation of Authority
As stated in Section 1.02.01, Authority of Jumeirah Village
LLC, this section certifies that Jumeirah Village LLC is
responsible for promoting and control of development of
Jumeirah Village. As a result, Jumeirah Village LLC has the
right to approve or deny all applications for development
within Jumeirah Village. To assist in administration of these
duties, Jumeirah Village LLC is authorized to delegate
responsibilities, including but not limited to:
A. Daily administration of this Code, the Master Plan for
Jumeirah Village and other plans related to Jumeirah
Village.
B. Ability to receive, review, approve, request modification,
or deny applications for development.
C. Requests or decisions to amend or interpret this Code.
D. Enforcement of the requirements established by this
Code.
2.01.02. Summary of Review Authority
Jumeirah Village LLC hereby establishes a Jumeirah Village
Development Code Administrator and a Development Review
Board (DRB) for the purpose of administering the majority
of activity related to this Code. Table 2.01, Roles and Duties,
summarizes the purpose of each entity.
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2.01.03. Conformity with Development Code
No employee of Jumeirah Village LLC granted authority by
this Code may approve or issue a permit for a development
application that does not meet the provisions of this Code.
Any approval or permit issued in conflict with the provisions
of this Code shall be considered null and void.
2.01.04. Final Authority
Jumeirah Village LLC reserves the right to final authority on
all items related to promotion and control of development
of Jumeirah Village. All decisions made by Jumeirah Village
LLC, including appeals of decisions made by the Development
Code Administrator or Development Review Board shall be
considered final.
Section 2.02. Development Code Administrator
2.02.01. Designation
Jumeirah Village LLC shall designate a Development Code
Administrator to maintain daily administration of affairs
related to development activity in Jumeirah Village.
2.02.02. General Development Application Duties
As noted in Table 2.01, Roles and Duties, the Development
Code Administrator shall accept, review, request
modification, approve, or deny the following development
applications based upon the requirements established by this
Code:
A. Concept Plan
B. Site Plan
C. Building Permit
2.02.03. Staff Duties on Behalf of Development Review
Board
In addition to duties described in Section 2.02.02, the
Development Code Administrator shall act as staff to the
Development Review Board providing the following services:
A. Accept, review, and recommend actions upon
Development Code amendments, Zoning Map
amendments, variances, exceptions, and conditional
uses.
B. Complete Findings of Fact for each decision reached by
the Development Review Board.
C. Respond to the applicant with Findings of Fact.
2.02.04. Additional Duties
Additional duties assigned to the Development Code
Administrator include:
A. Conduct Pre-Application Meetings as needed with
potential applicants prior to formal submission.
B. Monitor and enforce the regulations established by this
Code.
C. Interpret the requirements of this Code.
D. Prepare and amend any forms and application
information to be utilized in the development review and
approval process.
Section 2.03. Development Review Board
2.03.01. Designation
Jumeirah Village LLC shall designate a Development Review
Board (DRB) for purposes of approving or denying requests
to vary from the requirements of this Code, amend the Code
or Zoning Map, or appeal a decision of the Development Code
Administrator.
2.03.02. Appointment
Jumeirah Village LLC shall appoint a panel consisting of no
more than five members to serve on the Development Review
Board. Three members of the DRB shall be regular members.
Two additional members shall serve as alternates. Meetings
of the DRB shall occur regularly on a basis that shall not
exceed once a month unless approved by the three regular
members of the DRB.
2.03.03. Powers & Duties
As noted in Table 2.01, Roles and Duties, the DRB shall be
charged with the following activities:
A. Review, approve and deny applications for Variances,
Exceptions and Conditional Uses including the
establishment of Findings of Fact.
B. Approve or deny proposed amendments to the
Development Code or the Zoning Map as requested by an
applicant, Jumeirah Village LLC staff, the Development
Code Administrator, or the DRB.
C. Hear appeal of any decision made by the Development
Code Administrator.
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Table 2.01, Jumeirah Village LLC
Roles and Duties
Role Final authority and administrator of
responsibilities related to implementation
and amendment of this Development
Code. Delegates duties as necessary and
hears appeals of any actions taken by the
Development Review Board.
Development Code Administrator
Responsible for daily administration of
the Development Code including the
designated authority to make administrative
decisions. Develops a report of review and
recommendation regarding items sent to the
Development Review Board.
RE V IE W AUTHORIT Y
Development Review Board (DRB)
Responsible for approval or denial of items
requiring possible variation or alteration of
this Code. Appeals actions taken by the
Development Code Administrator.

Administrative Actions
Concept Plan Responsible for Approval
Site Plan Hears appeals of DRB decisions or Hears appeals of Administrator’s decisions
Building Permit Denial
Amendments & Exceptions
Code Amendment
Zoning Map Amendment Submits review and recommendations
Responsible for Approval or
Variance Hears appeals of DRB decisions to DRB, completes DRB findings report,
Denial with Findings of Fact
Exception and responds to applicant
Conditional Use
Other Duties
Accepts Notice of Intent Questionnaire
Conducts Pre-Application Meeting
Administers and Accepts Applications for
Development
Reviews Applications for Completeness Hears appeals of DRB decisions Responsible Party Hears appeals of Administrator’s decisions
Develops Reports to the DRB and Jumeirah
Village LLC
Enforces Development Code
Interprets Development Code
Appointment and
Approves Consultants for Service Accepts applications and maintains register --
Pre-Qualification of Consultants
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3. Zones
Zones

Section 3.01. Establishment of Zones Section 3.03. Interpretation of Boundaries

For the purposes of this Code, the site is divided among seven
zones, as shown in Table 3.01, General Zone Information.
Section 3.02. Official Zoning Map
3.02.01 Location and Changes
A. Jumeirah Village is divided into zones as noted and
maintained by the Official Zoning Map, hereafter referred
to as the Zoning Map. The Zoning Map, maintained in the
offices of Jumeirah Village LLC, is considered a part of
this Development Code.
B. Any zoning changes shall be recorded on the Zoning
Map by Jumeirah Village LLC and each change shall be
registered on the map with a number and note indicating
the change.
C. No change shall be made to the Zoning Map except
in conformity with requirements of this Code. Any
unauthorized change shall be null and void and have no
force or effect.
D. The Zoning Map shall be the final authority regarding
zone boundaries.
In the event of uncertainty regarding the precise location of
boundaries, the following guidelines shall apply:
A. Boundaries approximately following the center line
of streets or alleys shall be considered to follow such
center lines.
B. Boundaries approximately following lot lines shall be
considered to follow such lot lines.
C. Boundaries parallel to rights-of-way shall be considered
to follow such rights-of-way.
D. In all variances other than those listed above, Jumeirah
Village LLC shall make a written interpretation of zone
boundaries.
Section 3.04. Uniform Application of Zones
No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied,
and no building or structure shall be erected, constructed or
reconstructed except in conformity with this Code.

3.02.02 Digital Map

Jumeirah Village LLC may publish duplicate versions of the
Zoning Map or utilize a digital mapping system to maintain the
Zoning Map without diluting the final authority of the physical
Zoning Map available in the offices of Jumeirah Village LLC.
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Zones
Table 3.01,
General
Zone
Information

Description • Lowest density • Low density residential • Variety of Medium • High density units in 3 • High density, mixed-use • Low density, commercial • Large open spaces
residential areas offer use offers a compromise density residential building configurations and heights: units that create a series of retail located within designed to provide
a suburban feel with between suburban single surrounded by other Mid- Gateway Tower, Boulevard dynamic, urban cores for the large median of the recreation, gathering
proximity to urban family villas and multi- Rises and flex units. Tower and Pre-sold Tower. Jumeirah Village. “triangle” portion of the opportunities and civic
services. family living. • Structures are medium • Multifamily skyscrapers • Multi-unit skyscrapers site and within each of the services within walking
• Structures are single • Structures are flexible in to high range in height, of varying heights with of varying heights with “circle” districts. distance.
family, detached homes use - allowing single family multifamily buildings with attached an above/below an urban “podium” and • Structures are limited • Includes Village Centers
surrounded by a private attached townhomes an attached carpark. ground carpark. an attached above/below height and serve a portion as defined in Block
yard. with limited front and rear • Open spaces are • Open spaces are ground carpark. of the commercial retail Guidelines.
• Mix of uses is minimal yards, as well as apartment incidental with the incidental with the • Open spaces may needs of the project. • Structures are limited
with commercial activity flats. exception of optional roof exception of optional roof include plazas, urban • The formal green spaces height and complimentary
limited to home offices. • Mix of uses is minimal gardens. gardens. greens and roof gardens. of the median surround to the open space.
• Located primarily in with commercial activity • Use for Mid-Rise G+4 • Located along major • Primarily a location for this portion of the site with • Primarily functions
southern “triangle” portion limited to home offices. is primarily residential roadway connecting Town office use, although may additional open space as active and passive
of the site and far right • Located throughout the with ground floor retail Center within the site and be a mix of residential, desirable, but optional. recreation space, including
corner of the “circle.” site and creatively used to activity possible. Mix use surrounding arterials. office, hotel and retail. • Located within easy a number of water
surround range of medium is allowed for G+10 & • Use is primarily • Located in three specific access of the majority of features. Institutional
and high density activities. G+16 with retail possible residential, but maybe a areas of the project. the “triangle” portion of uses are permitted by
on Ground & First Floors mix of residential, retail (on • Allows hotel or office the site, particularly by right, as well as limited
and Commercial on First, Ground & First Floor), and automobile. neighborhood commercial
above retail.
Second & Third Floors. commercial (on Second & activity.
Most institutional uses are Third Floors). • Open space connects
permitted by right. virtually all of Jumeirah
• For Presold Towers,
• Located throughout commercial use is Village..
the “circle” portion of the permitted.
site along and within the
major roadways and in
the “triangle” portion of
the site adjacent to tower
parcels.
Function
Live High High High High High None None
Work Low Low Medium Medium High Medium Low
Shop None None Low Medium High High Low
Play Medium Medium Medium Low Low Low High
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Zones

Figure 3.01,
Zoning Map

“Triangle” Side

“Circle” Side

4. Use
Section 4.01. Types of Use
Use categories are listed in Tables 4.01a and 4.01b. The
following serve as a key to the Land Use Tables and indicate
treatment for each use according to Zone.
4.01.01. Permitted Uses
A “P” indicates that a specific use is permitted by right within
the given Zone. Such uses must meet all other appropriate
requirements of this Code.
4.01.02. Conditional Uses
A “C” indicates that a use is permitted provided that the
project appropriately responds to additional criteria.
Conditional uses must meet all other appropriate
requirements of this Code.
4.01.03. Accessory Uses
An “A” indicates the use as accessory to the primary use on
a given site. An Accessory Use is permitted by right assuming
that additional requirements established in Section 4.04,
Accessory Use or Structure, are met.
4.01.04. Uses Not Allowed
An “-“ indicates that a particular use is not permitted within a
given Zone.
Section 4.02. Use Categories
4.02.01. Classification
Use categories classify land uses and activities based
upon a similar function, product or physical characteristics.
Characteristics include the type and amount of activity, the
type of customers or residents, how goods or services are
sold or delivered, likely impact on surrounding properties, and
site conditions.
4.02.02. Determination of Use
In the event that a use is not listed or classification is
otherwise required, Jumeirah Village LLC shall classify the
use as appropriate. Following are criteria for determining
classification:
A. Actual or Anticipated characteristics of the activity.
B. Approximate size of site area or floor space.
C. Amounts of sales and customer type generated.
D. Number and character of employees.
E. Hours of operation.
F. Building and site arrangement.
G. Vehicles used and parking requirements.
H. Number of vehicle trips generated.
I. Required signage.
J. Advertisement of use.
K. Likely impact on surrounding properties.
L. Ability to operate independently of other activities on a
site.
Section 4.03. Conditional Use
4.03.01. Criteria for Approval
Approval of a use in a given Zone is conditional if the use can
be made compatible assuming specific criteria have been
met to address negative impacts upon the surrounding area.
Following are variables for consideration of approval of a
Conditional Use:
A. Conformity and compatibility with the approved Master
Plan for Jumeirah Village.
B. The proposed Conditional Use will not adversely impact
the surrounding area or the overall development of
Jumeirah Village.
C. The location, size, intensity, and accessibility of the use
will not adversely impact the marketability of surrounding
uses or reduce the anticipated standard of living.
D. The size, floor, area, mass, and general appearance
of the proposed structure are to be compatible with
surrounding structures.
E. Adjacent streets and utilities have sufficient capacity to
meet infrastructure requirements of the Use.
F. Access to the site is acceptable to Jumeirah Village LLC.
G. Adequate parking will be available and in accordance
with criteria established by this Code.
H. Impacts such as night lighting and noise have been
successfully addressed.
4.03.02. Conditions
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Jumeirah Village LLC may place conditions upon approval of
a Conditional Use Permit to reduce or mitigate impacts upon
surrounding uses.
4.03.03. Transferability
Approval of a Conditional Use is not transferable to new
tenants or operators.
Section 4.04. Accessory Use or Structure
4.04.01. Criteria
A use or structure shall be considered an Accessory Use or
Accessory Structure if it meets the following criteria:
A. The use or structure is subordinate to or serves the
primary use or principal structure.
B. The use is subordinate in area, extent or purpose to the
primary use.
C. The use is located on the same lot as the primary use.
D. The use is included in calculation of maximum lot
coverage.
4.04.02 Permitted Accessory Uses
Following are permitted Accessory Uses and Accessory
Structures in Jumeirah Village:
A. Home Office and Caretakers quarters as noted in Tables
4.01a and 4.01b, as well as 4.04.04, Home Office of this
Development Code.
B. Storage structures not exceeding 10 percent of the
maximum lot coverage and maintaining compatibility of
scale, materials and design with the principal structure.
C. Commercial or Institutional uses such as cafes or
mosques for the exclusive use of employees associated
with commercial or office use.
D. Solar panels and similar features, awnings, canopies,
carports, and other amenities attached or directly related
to the primary structure.
E. Trash or refuge storage and enclosures.
F. Radio, television or other telecommunications antennas.
G. Temporary uses associated with construction sites.
4.04.03 Prohibited Accessory Uses
The following uses are prohibited in Jumeirah Village:
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A. Open storage of loaded and unloaded vehicles.
B. Open storage of materials, supplies or equipment.
C. Outdoor display for sale of items such as automobiles,
furniture, appliances or other large-scale materials.
D. Raising, breeding, or keeping of dogs, cats, birds or other
animals for sale, feeding or slaughter.
4.04.04 Home Office
A home office is permissible as a use in given Zones, as noted
in Tables 4.01a and 4.01b, if it meets the following criteria:
A. The home office is clearly incidental to the residential
use of the dwelling.
B. Business connected to the home office is conducted
entirely within a residential structure.
C. No outside storage of any kind is related to the home
office.
D. The residential character of the dwelling and the lot
are not altered in any way to account for a home office,
including additional parking, placement of a business
related sign, or display of wares in a manner as to be
visible to the outside.
E. Deliveries by commercial vehicles occur only between
8am and 6pm.
F. The home office creates no disturbing or offensive noise,
vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare, unhealthy or
unsightly condition, traffic, or parking problem.
G. The home office shall not result in the off-street or on-
street parking of more than two vehicles at any one time
not owned by members of the occupant family.
H. The business conducted within the home office does not
involve retail sales or services.
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Table 4.01a,
Permitted Land
Uses: Residential
& Institutional

Residential
Single Family Villa P - - - - - -
Townhome - P - - - - -
Multifamily Apartment - - P P P - -
Home Office A A A A A - -
Caretaker Dwelling A A - - - - -
Cultural/Recreation
Park or Open Space P P P P P P P
Recreation Center C C C C C C P
Play Area P P P P P P P
Sports Fields C C - - C - P
Institutional
School C C - - P P P
Mosque P P P P P P P
Library/Cultural Center C - P - P P P
Medical Facility - - P P P P P
Hospital - - C C P - -
Civil Defence - - P - P P P
Fire Station - - P - P P P
Police Station - - P - P P P
Daycare/Nursery C - P - P P P
Municipality Services - - P - P P P
Post Office - - P - P P P
Carpark Structure - - P P P P P
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use
Table 4.01b,
Permitted Land
Uses: Commercial,
Utility & Industrial

Commercial
Office, General - - C C P P -
Eating Establishments
Indoor Restaurant - - C P P P P
Outdoor Cafe’ - - C P P P P
Entertainment
Indoor Entertainment - - - P P P C
Outdoor Entertainment - - - P P P C
Convenience Grocery - - C P P P P
General Retail - - C P P P P
Temporary Vendor - - - C P P P
Serviced Apartments - - P P P P -
Hotel - - - C P - -
Boutique Hotel - - C C P - -
Service Establishments
General Sales - - - C P P -
Personal Services - - C C P P -
Repair Service - - - - C C -
Gas Station - - - - - P -
Utility and Communication
Public Utility - - C C C C C
Transmission Station - - C C C C C
Waste Related Services - - - - C C C
Industrial - - - - - - -
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4.04.05. Boutique Hotels

Boutique Hotels may be considered for boulevard Mid Rise 1
& Mid Rise 2 subject to approval by Jumeirah Village LLC.
Figure 4.01,
Boutique Hotels are Hotels with the maximum number of District Overview
rooms= 150.

4.04.06. Accessory Use Development Standards

The following standards shall apply to all accessory
structures:
A. The combination of all structures on a property, including
the primary structure and all accessory structures, shall
not exceed any requirements established in 5.0, Form, for
the given Zone.
B. No accessory structure shall be constructed upon a
property prior to completion of the primary structure.
C. Fences and walls shall not be considered an accessory
structure unless required to conceal an accessory use,
in which case the fence or wall shall be of sufficient
height to screen such use from public view, if required
and shall be in accordance with Section 8.04, Fencing.

4.04.07. School Sites

A. The Total buildable area - not including parking
structures, basements, balconies and rooftop mechanical
enclosures - will be set at FAR 2.0. This area will be
calculated to the exterior of all exterior wall enclosures
and will include all service areas and elevator shafts and
shall exclude substations and all service shafts.
B. The maximum average floor plate area for school lots
shall be 50% of lot area.
C. The maximum allowable height is G+3
Section 4.05. Temporary Use
4.05.01. Permitted Temporary Uses
Unless otherwise prohibited by this Code, the following
temporary uses and structures may be permitted provided
that they do not adversely affect surrounding properties nor
disrupt the normal activity associated with Permitted Uses:
A. Contractor’s office, construction equipment sheds and
lay down areas, haul roads, access roads, burrow/fill
sites and other construction related uses.
B. A real estate office.
C. A car park.
4.05.02. Duration of Temporary Use
A. A temporary use shall be granted for a maximum time
duration of 24 months by Jumeirah Village LLC. An
extension of time for continuance of a temporary use
may be granted by Jumeirah Village LLC upon request
and review.
B. Within 30 days following expiration of the granted time
duration, the lot shall be cleared of all debris and all
temporary structures. A guaranty or signed contract with
a disposal firm may be required as part of approval of any
Temporary Use Permit.
4.05.03. Temporary Use Development Standards
The following standards shall apply to all temporary uses and
structures, unless otherwise noted:
A. Hours of operation shall be determined by Jumeirah
Village LLC upon approval of the permit for the temporary
use.
B. Temporary sanitary facilities must be approved by
Jumeirah Village LLC.
C. Temporary uses shall meet all landscaping, fencing and
sign requirements established for the given Zone.
D. Parking for the temporary use may be required, including
a stabilized drive to the parking area.
4.05.04. 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 Jumeirah Village. other
than the specified lot. Storage shall occur inside a closed,
temporary building, or behind a visual barrier or fence of
such design and construction to screen such areas from
public view in conformance with Section 8.04, Fencing.
Such temporary structures, fences and visual barriers shall
require approval by Jumeirah Village LLC and shall not
extend over the designated boundary.
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5. Form Code – Mid-Rise Lots

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Table 5.02,
Building
Configuration
& Size

Zone Code MRH MRM MRA MRP

FAR 8.0 8.0 3.0 2.5
Average Floor Plate 50% of Parcel 75% of Parcel 65% of Parcel 50% of Parcel
Ground Retail FAR 0.15 0.15 0.1 0
First Floor Retail FAR 0.15 0.15 0 0
First, Second, Third 1.0 1.0 0 0
Floor commercial
FAR
Maximum Height G + 16 Stories G + 10 Stories G + 4 Stories G + 4 Stories
Upper Floor Setback at 16th Floor at 10th Floor at 5th Floor at 5th Floor

The Retail & Commercial FAR is included in total building FAR

Figure 5.01,
Mid-Rise and Boulevard Mid-Rise Buildings in the foreground
Section 5.01. General
5.01.01. Applicability
Design requirements established in Section 5.0, Form shall be
applicable to all sites and structures in the Boulevard Mid-
Rise and Mid-Rise Zones unless specifically exempted by this
Code.
5.01.02. Relationship to Eight Principles and Master Plan
Development requirements regarding urban form are
incorporated into this Code as a means of implementing
design criteria established in the Jumeirah Village Master
Plan, ensuring a high quality of life and minimizing the
opportunity for adverse impacts on the functionality of the
community.
5.01.03. Subdivision of Property
Subject to the approval of Jumeirah Village (L.L.C), land in
the Flex and Town Centre plots in Jumeirah Village may be
subdivided if each of the lots created by the subdivision
meets all requirements of this code for the zone in which
they are located. Land subdivision of other plot types is not
permitted.
Section 5.02. Building Configuration and Size
5.02.01. Building Elements
Each type of mid-rise development shall comply with
the configuration as stipulated in Table 5.02 Building
Configuration & Size. The primary facade with main
entrance should always be facing the primary street and
any secondary entrance may front along secondary streets.
Setbacks shall be provided at the street, alley and paseo
edges.
5.02.02. Maximum Built Up Area
The total gross buildable area - not including parking
structures, basements, balconies, and rooftop mechanical
enclosures - will be set as per the FARs specified in Table
5.02 Building Configuration and Size. This area will be
calculated to the exterior of all wall enclosures and will
include all service areas and elevator shafts and shall
exclude substations and all service shafts. The table above
also specifies maximum allowable FAR for any ground floor
retail use within the buildings.
5.02.03. Average Floor Plate
A. The average floor plate area for buildings on various
Mid-Rise lots is specifed in Table 5.02 Building
Configuration & Size.
B. The average floor plate area of all buildings will be
calculated by dividing the total buildable area by the total
number of floors.
C. The average floor plate shall comprise of gross areas
including but not limited to all living spaces, walls,
service and core areas.
5.02.04. Building Height
A. The maximum height of various Mid-Rise structures shall
be as per the Table 5.02 Building Configuration & Size.
B. The calculation of the number of stories shall begin at
ground level and include the ground floor, mezzanines, or
any levels commonly considered a story. Penthouses for
mechanical equipment and basements that are not more
than 1m above grade are not included.
C. Items not considered in calculation of height shall
include architectural treatments, antennas, parapets,
spires, domes and other such features to be approved by
Jumeirah Village LLC.
D. The floor-to-floor dimension of each story shall be a
minimum of 3m and a maximum of 5m. Any area of
occupancy over 30 sqm shall be counted as a story.
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Figure 5.02, 5.02.05. Orientation and Entry Figure 5.04,

Boulevard Mid-Rise 1 Typical Site Plan A. All street and paseo edges of the lot shall have occupied Boulevard Mid-Rise 1 Lot and Building View
building frontage in the ratio prescribed for street
setbacks in Section 5.03 and with the quantity of glazing
prescribed in Section 5.04.02. The height of such frontage
shall be a minimum of four stories.
B. The primary façade and major building entries shall face
the major street bordering the lot.
C. In the case of lots with side streets or paseos the primary
entries must face the primary street.
D. In buildings with allowable ground floor retail, entries for
residential and retail use shall be clearly identified using
appropriate signages.

5.02.06. Parking Location and Vehicle Access

A. ������������������������������������������������������
Parking is preferred below grade. A parking structure
shall be as follows:
1. Boulevard Mid Rise 1 & 2:
A parking structure��������������������������������
of no more than G + 3 will be
Figure 5.03, allowed above grade with setbacks of 13m from
Boulevard Mid-Rise 2 Typical Site Plan streets and paseos and zero setbacks from the side
and rear shared parcel lines.
Figure 5.05,
2. Boulevard Mid Rise 3 & 4: Mid-Rise 2 Lot and Building View
A parking structure of no more than G + 1 will be
allowed above grade with setbacks of 13m from
streets and paseos and 5 m setbacks from the side
parcel lines and alley parcel lines.
B. No parking structure may front on a Street or Paseo at
the building’s ground level. The parking façade must have
architectural treatments consistent with the occupied
sections of the building.
C. All curb cuts for access to parking shall be located
along an alley when possible. When located along a
street, curb cuts may not be located within 23m of an
intersection and 3m of a property line.�

Section 5.03. Building Setbacks

5.03.01 Street and Paseo
A. For all street and Paseo conditions, all buildings shall
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front on a minimum of 80% of the length of lot line within Figure 5.09,
Figure 5.06, 2-4m of the property line. Mid-Rise 3 Lot & Building View
Mid-Rise 3 Typical Site Plan
5.03.02. Shared Parcel Edges
A. In the case of shared side and rear parcel lines, the
lower stories of the structure below the required setback,
may be built up to the property line.
5.03.03. Upper Story Setback
A. If buildings are built to their maximum height, the setback
requirements from Table 5.02 Building Configuration
& Size will apply to the street, paseo or alley edges of
building. The minimum setback for upper-most floors
from builidng line shall be at least 3m. This setback shall
be utilized as a balcony, with trellis and loggia treatments
wherever possible.

Section 5.04. Urban Design

5.04.01. Ground Floor Treatment
A. Any allowed ground floor retail use shall be located on
all of the adjacent streets with its main entry from the
primary street. This entry shall be cleary visible from the
sidewalk.
Figure 5.07, Figure 5.08,
B. The residential Lobby and entryway shall be clearly
Mid-Rise 4 Typical Site Plan Mid-Rise 4 Lot and Building View
visible from the sidewalk and any drop off area shall not
isolate entry from the sidewalk.
C. Exterior building materials, particularly at the pedestrian
level, should be selected with consideration given to use,
durability and maintenance.

5.04.02. Transparency
A. Transparency shall constitute glass with less than 30
percent reflectance. No mirror or highly colored glass is
permitted.
B. The percent of glazing of the façade shall be a minimum
of 20% on the front and rear elevations.

5.04.03. Open space

A. Each parcel shall incorporate at least 150 sqm of open
space. Such open space may be located on top of the
car park structure, at grade, or on roof.
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Section 5.05. Architectural Treatments
5.05.01. Horizontal/Vertical Articulation
A. No building shall extend greater than 20m horizontally
without a discernible vertical offset or change in
elevation treatment.
5.05.02. Mix of Permitted Materials
A. In order to create unity at the street level, at least 50%
of the non-glazed area of the facade shall be covered in
limestone. The other materials utilized to cover facades
shall be compatible in color and texture with limestone
(such as stucco, cast stone or tile).
5.05.03. Screening of Mechanical Equipment and Parking
A. Mechanical equipment, to the extent possible should
be placed on the roof of any structure. Mechanical
equipment located on a roof shall be screened through
development of a “top” for the structure.
B. Mechanical equipment that must be located below the
roof and car park structures should be located to the side
or rear of a structure and designed to be architecturally
compatible with the remainder of the structure including
incorporation of appropriate materials to assist in
screening.
5.05.04. Color
The color palette selected by applicant shall be generally
compatible with limestone as well as the colors of
surrounding development, with the rear and side of the
primary structure completed in a color compatible with the
front façade.
5.05.05. Lighting
A. Lighting designed to illuminate any or all of a site shall
be fully concealed to avoid direct visibility from a street
right-of-way and shall be designed to avoid unreasonable
encroachment of light upon surrounding sites.
B. Commercial parking, loading and staging areas shall
be expected to incorporate lighting during evening
operation.
C. Lighting shall be provided at all entry and exit points
of structures as well as locations throughout the site
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in which it is determined by Jumeirah Village LLC that roof-mounted and screened from sight from public space
safety may be compromised. and other buildings within suitable enclosure areas.
If screening areas are mounted atop roofs of lower
D. Roof lighting shall be permissible following approval by
portions of a building, care should be taken to minimize
Jumeirah Village LLC.
the visual impact from higher floors.
5.05.06. Balconies
B. With the exception of parapets along facades and
A. Balconies may be counted as part of the multi-family
feature accents such as domes and trellises, rooftops
open space requirement. There is no requirement that all
shall be flat.
or even any balconies be provided.
B. Balconies should be well integrated into the façade
composition, and may not appear as boxes that protrude
from the side of the building. Devices that help integrate
balconies include: partially or fully recessing the balcony
into the façade, placing the balcony at an inside corner
of the building, and placing the balcony on the roof of a
lower floor where the building steps back.
C . Balconies are meant to be fully or partially exterior
places, not a bonus room that does not count towards
the allowed floor area of the building. To protect this
and the views from other units, balconies may not be
glassed-in or have opaque wall surfaces except as
allowed in this section.
D. Openwork structures (such as trellises) and plantings
are encouraged, but must not block more than 30% of
the façade area they occupy on any side that protrudes
beyond the building face.
E. The following strictures apply to balconies:
1. Balconies may extend up to 2m from the building
face.
2. Balconies may protrude into a setback or public
right-of-way up to 1m.
3. Balconies may be fully enclosed up to 1.1m above
floor height (i.e. railing height.)
4. Opaque walls above 1.1m are allowed only when
balconies of different units are physically joined
together. In this case the opaque wall may not be
higher than 2m above floor height
5.05.07. Roofscape
A. Any mechanicals on the exterior, such as air handling
units and communications antennae / dishes shall be

6. Parking and Loading
pa r k i n g a n d l o a d i n g
Section 6.01. Purpose and Type
Parking and loading requirements are established as part
of this Code to ensure that all activities in Jumeirah Village
are provided adequate and reasonable parking and loading
facilities to meet the needs of structures and uses.
6.01.01. On Street Parking
On street parking is strongly encouraged throughout
Jumeirah Village as a flexible, efficient parking option. On
street parking shall be permitted along all streets throughout
Jumeirah Village, except in the instance that a frontage road
accompanies a street, parking shall only occur along the
frontage road.
A. On street parking located adjacent to the front lot line of
a lot shall be included in meeting parking requirements
for that particular lot.
B. All on street parking shall be designed as parallel
parking. No diagonal parking is permitted along local and
primary streets of Jumeirah Village.
C. On street parking shall have a minimum length of 7m and
a minimum width of 2.5m unless otherwise dictated by
Jumeirah Village LLC.
6.01.02. Parking Types
Opportunities for parking shall be classified in four categories
as follows:
A. On street parking. Permitted in all Zones throughout
Jumeirah Village.
B. Driveway/Carpark. Parking exclusive to Villa and
Townhome Zones appropriate to low density, limited use
activities.
C. Carpark Structure. Appropriate to areas with high density
or a desire to preserve space. Carpark structures are
restricted by location, design and appearance. Ability to
place parking below grade, improves the efficiency of
carpark structures.
D. Open Lot. Paved, marked, open area adjacent to a
structure. An open lot is considered an inefficient system
of parking appropriate only in areas with significant
traffic, but limited density.
6.01.03. Parking by Zone
Parking type is determined to have an impact upon the visual
character and overall efficiency of a lot or block. Table 6.01,
General Parking Requirements indicates the type of parking
permitted in each Zone. A “P” indicates that the specific type
of parking is permitted within the given Zone.
Section 6.02. General Provisions
6.02.01. Location of Parking
A. Location of parking in relationship to structures on a lot
and the streetscape are regulated by Table 6.01, General
Parking Requirements and guided by the guidelines
related to parking in Design Principles.
B. With the exception of on street parking and driveways
permitted in the Villa Zone, all parking is to be screened
from general view.
6.02.02. Shared Parking
Two or more structures or areas may share parking provided
that all height, design and other criteria established within
Section 6, Parking and Loading are met and approval is
granted by Jumeirah Village LLC.
6.3.03. Approval Required
Parking and loading shall require approval by Jumeirah
Village LLC prior to construction or use. No concept plan or
site plan approval shall be granted if Jumeirah Village LLC is
unable to determine that parking and loading areas meet the
requirements of Section 6 of this Code.
Section 6.03 Space Requirements
6.03.01. Number of Spaces
Table 6.02, Parking Spaces Required, designates the minimum
number of parking spaces necessary by type of land use.
6.03.02. Bicycle Accommodations
One bicycle rack shall be required for each 30 parking spaces
of a specific use and shall count as one parking space.
6.03.03. Calculating Space Requirements
A. Those requirements including a square meter measure
shall base measurements on gross floor area.
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B. In the event that calculations result in a fraction greater
than one-half (.5), the number shall be rounded up to
the next whole number. Otherwise, the number shall be
rounded down.
Section 6.04. Space and Lot Design
6.04.01. Parking Space Size
A. Parking spaces shall conform to the requirements
established in Table 6.03, Parking Area Dimensions.
B. Required parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions
of not less than 2.5 meters in width and 5.5 meters in
length.
C. In parking areas with 20 or more parking spaces, up to
15 percent may be designated as “small car” spaces
with minimum dimensions of not less than 2.5 meters in
width and 5 meters in length. Small car spaces should be
grouped and identified for exclusive use of small cars.
6.04.02. Parking and Drive Aisle Widths
A. Parking and drive aisle widths adjoining off street parking
must meet the minimum standards described in Table
6.03, Parking Area Dimensions.
B. End caps of parking aisles shall include a maximum
radius of 4 meters.
6.04.03. Access
A. No parking space shall have direct access to a street
except on street parking spaces. Off street parking
spaces shall be accessible without backing into or
otherwise entering a street.
B. All off street parking areas shall be limited to one point
of two-way operation access with the exception of
those parking areas that exceed a total of 100 spaces, in
which case two points of two-way operation access are
permitted.
6.04.04. Access Standards
Access driveways for parking and loading shall meet the
following design standards:
A. Access for emergency vehicles and loading shall have a
minimum vertical clearance of 5.5 meters.
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B. Curb cuts shall not be placed closer than 10 meters from
a curb line intersection, measured from the nearest edge
of the access driveway.
C. Access driveways shall have a minimum width of
3.75m for one-way operation or 6.0 meters for two-way
operation.
D. At no time shall the total width permitted for access
exceed 30 percent of the total street frontage.
6.04.05. Markings and Accessories
A. Each required off-street parking space shall be
individually identified by surface markings in accordance
with adopted standards. Aisles and maneuvering areas
shall also be clearly marked with directional and traffic
information as determined necessary.
B. Wheel stops or a continuous curb shall be provided
along the boundary line of a parking area or within
proximity to structures, pedestrian areas, or landscaping.
C. Lighting shall be installed as needed for purposes of
safety and shall be installed in a manner to prevent light
from reaching beyond the intended area.
6.04.06. Landscaping, Screening and Drainage
D. Landscaping and fencing shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements of Section 8,
Landscape and Screening of this Code. Additional
setbacks for parking areas may be required to meet
landscaping and screening requirements.
E. A carpark structure shall maintain the design theme of
the adjacent structure, including a minimum standard of
architectural detail and screening integrated into design
of all parking or loading areas.
F. Parking and loading areas shall be graded, paved with
a material acceptable to Jumeirah Village LLC, drained,
and maintained to avoid dust, erosion or excessive water
flow.
6.04.07. Vehicle Stacking Areas
Vehicle stacking may be a consideration in “staging areas”
such as schools, banks or parking areas for commercial retail
or entertainment activities. In such instances, the following
requirements shall apply:
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Table 6.01,
General Parking
Requirements

Type of Parking
On Street (visitors only) P P P P P P P
Driveway/Carpark P P - - - - -
Carpark Structure - - P P P P P
Open Lot - - - - - P P
Added Requirements
Permitted Height (in - - Mid Rise 1 & 2 (3 levels) 4 4 2 2
stories not including ground Mid Rise 3 & 4 (1 level)
level)
Parking Limitations - - parking to be located no parking permitted no parking permitted - -
to rear of site on ground floor along on ground floor along
primary street primary street
Visibility of Parking visible from local street visible from access not visible from not visible from access point visible screened, but visible screened, but visible
street/alley primary street primary street from primary street from primary street from primary street
Location of Vehicle Access local street alley access street/alley access street/alley designated rear of block access street access street
(see Design Principles)

Location of Loading - - access street/alley access street/alley designated rear of block access street access street
Visibility of Loading - - screened from alley screened from alley screened from rear primary street primary street
of block
Landscaped Deck - - Yes Yes Yes Yes -
(see Section 8)
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PAR K ING AN D LOA D ING

A. Vehicle stacking areas must be provided on-site and may
not impede on or off-site traffic movement.
B. The number of vehicles to be considered in the vehicle
stack shall be determined in coordination with Jumeirah
Village LLC.

Section 6.05. Loading Areas

6.05.01. Location of Loading Areas
Loading areas shall be located beyond the view of the
general public as determined in Table 6.01, General Parking
Requirements.
A. Bus and taxi pick up/drop off areas shall be permitted in
areas visible to the general public.
B. The right-of-way shall not be used as a location for
general loading or unloading of goods and services. No
part of any vehicle shall be permitted to extend into a
local or primary street during loading or unloading.

6.05.02. Typical Space Requirements

A. Loading spaces shall have a minimum width of 3
meters and a length of 12 meters, exclusive of aisle and
maneuvering space.
B. Loading spaces shall have a minimum vertical clearance
of 5.5 meters.
C. Inside turning radius shall be a minimum of 9 meters.

6.05.03. Semi-Trailer Space Requirements.

A. Loading spaces shall have a minimum width of 3.5m
and a length of 17m, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering
space.
B. Loading spaces shall have a minimum vertical clearance
of 5.5m.
C. Inside turning radius shall be a minimum of 12.5m.

6.05.04. Design of Loading Areas

Loading areas shall be screened from the view of the general
public and designed to fit appropriately into the design theme
of the surrounding structure.
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Table 6.02, Table 6.03,

On-Site Parking Spaces Required Parking Area Dimensions

Use Space Requirement

Residential
Studio to 1 Bedroom Unit 1 space per unit
2 Bedroom Unit 1.5 space per unit
3 Bedroom Unit 2 spaces per unit
4 or More Bedroom Unit 3 spaces per unit
Visitor Parking 1 space per 35 car spaces provided

ID L
7 TAL
TH
3
Cultural/Recreation
Park or Open Space TBD
Recreation Center TBD

3T
A
Play Area TBD

LL,
EN
Sports Fields TBD

GT
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Institutional
School 1 per classroom
1 per 45 sq meter of administration area
1 bus parking space per 3 classes

Mosque TBD
Library/Cultural Center 1 per 60 sq. meters
!ISLE7IDTH
Medical Facility 1 per 60 sq. meters
Fire Station TBD
0ARKING
Daycare/Nursery 1 per 60 sq. meters
!NGLE
Municipality Services 1 per 30 sq. meters /VERALL7IDTH
Post Office 1 per 30 sq. meters
Commercial
Office, General 1 per 50 sq. meters + 10% for visitors
Eating Establishments 1 per 25 sq. meters
Parking Angle (in degrees) Parallel 45 60 75 90
Entertainment 1 per 5 seats
Stall Width (in meters) 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5
Retail & Service 1 per 25 sq. meters of leasable space
Stall Length (in meters) 7 7 7 7 5.0/ 5.5
Hotel/Boutique Hotel 1 per 5 rooms
Aisle Width (in meters) 4 3.75 4.5 6 6
1 for each hotel room containing kitchen
Access Driveway Width (in meters) 6 6 6 6 6
1 per 2 hotel suits
Overall Width (in meters) 9 16.5 18.1 18.75 17/ 18
1 for each flat upto 150 sq meters floor area Turning radius (in meters) 4 4 4 4 4
2 for each flat over 150 sq meters floor area
Staff 1 per 2 employees
Restaurants 1 per 45 sq. meters of restaurant area
Utility/Communication
Public Utility 1 per 60 sq. meters of gross floor area

Waste Related Services 1 per 60 sq. meters

For further Parking requirements refer new JAFZA regulations

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7. Signs
signs

S IGN S
Section 7.01. General
Table 7.01,
All signs erected, altered, displayed, or relocated in Jumeirah
Village shall be constructed, maintained and removed Signs by Zone
according to the standards established by this Code.

Section 7.01.01. Signs Permitted by Zone

Table 7.01, Signs by Zone indicates sign classification by
Zoning Zone according to type and purpose. A “P” indicates
that a classification of sign is permitted by right within
the given Zone. Permitted signs must meet all appropriate
requirements of this Code. Zone
Midrise P P P P P
Section 7.01.02. Summary of Standards
Tower P P P P P P
Tables 7.02, Sign Standards by Purpose provides a description
Town Center P P P P P P
of sign requirements permitted according to:
Neighborhood Retail P P P P P
A. total permitted sign area.
Ramblas P P P P P
B. maximum number. Open Space P P P P P
C. sign type. Purpose
D. maximum height. Identification P P P P P
E. lighting requirements. Information P P
Advertisement P
Section 7.01.03. Required Approval
All temporary or permanent signs erected, altered, displayed
or relocated in Jumeirah Village require approval from
Jumeirah Village LLC in accordance with the development
review process described in Section 9, Administration and
Procedures.

Section 7.01.04. Sign on Premise

All signs in Jumeirah Village shall be located on the site for
which information or advertisement is intended.
Section 7.01.05. Exemptions
The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this
Code:
A. Signs which are wholly within individual building
enclosures and which can be viewed only by the
occupants and visitors to that building.
B. Traffic, parking, warning, danger, street name, utility
marker, official signs and legal notices issued by
Jumeirah Village LLC.
C. Works of art that do not include a commercial message.
D. Address plate incidental to sign regulations no greater
than 0.3 square meters in total area.
Section 7.02. Abandoned Signs
All signs shall be removed within 60 calendar days of the date
that the business, person or activity that the signs identifies
or advertises ceases to operate on the site on which the sign
is located.
Section 7.03. Master Sign Plan
A Master Sign Plan shall be submitted for all applications for
development that include signs beyond those exempted in
accordance with Section 7.01.05, Exemptions. The Master
Sign Plan shall show the location of the proposed signs and D. Obstructs light, air, ingress or egress from a required
detail dimensions, proposed color, material, and method of door, window or other opening.
illumination. E. Is structurally unsafe or not kept in good repair or
maintenance.
Section 7.04. Prohibited Signs
F. Advertises a business or product no longer operated or
No sign shall be erected, altered or displayed which:
sold.
A. Moves, makes sounds, revolves or uses waving, blinking,
G. Projects more than 1 meter into the public right-of-way
flashing, vibrating, flickering or otherwise animated
or within 1 meter of an adjacent street, as measured from
lighting.
the farthest projection of the sign.
B. Constitutes a traffic hazard, by reasons of size, location,
H. Obstructs neighboring signs or pedestrian traffic, either
projection, content, color or manner of illumination.
physically or visually.
C. Is affixed to utility poles, trees, stones, bushes, other
I. Is mounted on a roof.
natural features or other signs.
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S IGN S

signs
Table 7.02,
Sign Standards Total Permitted Sign Area Maximum Number Sign Type
Maximum Artificial
Other Conditions Time Limit for Removal
by Purpose Height of Sign Lighting

Permanent Signs
Location or Tenant 1.5 sq. meter per linear meter of plot Minimum 3 square meters of total sign area reserved for Within 60 days from date that
Identification frontage (excepting tower sign) As approved by Jumeirah Canopy canopy height each ground floor business business ceases operation at
Village LLC the site of the sign
As approved by Jumeirah Projecting 4 meters internal or
Village LLC external
As approved by Jumeirah Wall 3 meters internal or
Village LLC external
1 per plot Tower 2 meters below internal or 4 sq. meter per linear meter of building frontage, not to
top of upper external exceed 200 sq. meters
shaft
Directional/Informational 0.1% of lot area As approved by Jumeirah As approved No advertising message permitted
Village LLC Pedestal 3.5 meters by Jumeirah
Wall 2.5 meters Village LLC
Advertisement 3 sq. meter Window 3.0 meters none --
Temporary Signs
Real Estate 1 sq. meter in Villa and Townhome Zones & 1 per street frontage Pedestal, Wall or 2 meters -- Advertise only the site on which sign is located On or before closing date of sale
0.5% of lot area in other Zones up to 4 sq. Window
meters
Special Event or Sale minimum of 1 sq. meter or 0.5% of lot area 2 per street frontage Pedestal, Wall or 3 meters -- Include only the name, date, time and content of event 14 days prior and 2 days after
up to 3 sq. meters Window the sale or event
Contractor Advertisement 1 sq. meter in Villa and Townhome Zones 1 per lot Ground, Pedastal, 4 meters front light Advertise only information related to the consultants 10 days after issuance of
& 0.5% of lot area in other Zones up to 10 Wall, or Window external licensed to work on the project including name, address, Certificate of Occupancy
sq. meters phone number, and internet web site. Sign to be sufficiently
durable to remain in a high quality condition through its use
on location.
Future Facility Advertisement 1 sq. meter in Villa and Townhome Zones & 1 per street frontage Ground, Pedastal, 4 meters front light Advertise only information related to the facilities and 10 days after issuance of
0.1% of lot area in other Zones up to 6 sq. Wall, or Window external amenities to be located on the site including uses, size and Certificate of Occupancy
meters date of availability. May advertise a project contact for
additional information including an address, phone number,
and internet web site. Sign to be sufficiently durable
to remain in a high quality condition through its use on
location.
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signs

J. Is Portable, except temporary A-frame signs.
K. Contains strings of light not permanently mounted to a
rigid background.
L. Is Inflatable and tethered to balloons greater than 50cm
in diameter.
M. Is an electronic message center in fixed or traveling
mode.
Section 7.05. Lighting
Sign lighting shall be arranged and maintained so that the
source is not directly visible from a public right-of-way or
adjacent property. Artificial lighting is allowed as permitted in
Table 7.02, Sign Standards by Purpose.
Section 7.06. Maintenance
Each applicant that receives approval for a sign in Jumeirah
Village shall be responsible for maintaining such sign in a
secure and safe condition. If Jumeirah Village LLC is of the
Section 7.07. Language
The content of all signs shall be displayed in both Arabic and
English, with equivalent translations of all sign content.
Section 7.08. Dimensions
7.08.01. Computation of Area of Individual Signs
A. The area of a sign shall be computed as the entire
advertising area of the sign, including any framing or
trim used to differentiate a sign face from the structure
against which a sign face is placed.
B. Where a sign consists of individual letters, words or
symbols attached to a surface, building, canopy, awning,
or wall, the sign area shall be the area of the smallest
rectangle which completely encompasses all letters,
words or symbols and accompanying background of a
color different than the natural color of the wall. Where
such sign includes multiple words, each word located in
the same plane shall be computed separately.
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7.08.03. Computation of Height Figure 7.02,
The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from General Sign Measurements
ground level to the top of the highest attached component
of the sign unless otherwise stated in Table 7.02, Signs
Standards by Purpose.
7.08.04. Computation of Maximum Total Permitted Sign Area
and Maximum Number of Signs
The permitted sum of the area of all individual signs and the
total number of permitted signs shall be computed based on
standards identified in Table 7.02, Sign Standards by Purpose.
Section 7.09. Temporary Signs
Specific signs may be located in Jumeirah Village on a
temporary basis. Temporary signs shall be required to meet
the sign area, maximum number, sign type, maximum height,
lighting and time limit requirements established in Table 7.02, wid
Sign Standards by Purpose. No site plan will be approved
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unless all proposed temporary signs conform to the standards A

length
F
stated in Table 7.03. Permitted temporary signs include those E
opinion that a sign is not secure, safe or in good state of
7.08.02. Computation of Area of Multi-faced Signs n
repair or maintenance, such sign shall be considered to be in
addressing:
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a violation of this Code and enforcement proceedings shall be
The area for a sign with more than one face shall be A. Real estate. tw s c o
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computed by adding together the area of all sign faces
fac ne

height
commenced. B. A special event or sale, including A-frame signs.
visible from any one point. Two identical sign faces shall be o
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computed asNGa single face under the following conditions:
D. Future facility advertisement. ry
A. Sign faces are placed back to back so that both faces
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8. Landscape and Fencing
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Section 8.01. General
8.01.01. Purpose
Landscaping and fencing regulations are established as
part of this Code to encourage pleasant and attractive
surroundings and to contribute to the relief of heat, noise,
dust and glare through the proper placement of plants and
fences and to provide for the needs of security and privacy.
8.01.02. General Standards
Table 8.01, Landscape and Fencing Standards provides
a general list of landscape and fencing requirements
associated with this Code.
8.01.03. Irrigation and Maintenance
A. Required landscape areas shall be provided with a fixed
and permanent irrigation system for planted areas,
protected by adequate back flow prevention, designed
and installed in accordance with the following general
provisions:
1. Water conservation shall be accomplished in
manually operated (hose-bib) system by the
installation of flow limiting devices.
2. Applicable codes shall be used for the design and
installation of automatic control systems.
B. In all Zones, required landscaped areas shall be
permanently maintained including the proper pruning,
weeding and removal of litter, fertilizing and replacement
of plants when necessary.
C. To minimize problems created by blowing sand and dust
all ground planes in the exterior areas of parcels shall be
treated so that there is no bare ground. Pavement, stone
mulch or groundcovers are acceptable means of treating
the earth.
8.01.04. Safety
No landscaping shall be permitted that endangers health or
public safety by creating a traffic or fire hazard, obstructing
vision, or detracts from the use of surrounding property.
8.01.05. Landscape Plan Requirement
As part of any application for Concept Plan and Site Plan
approval, a Landscape Plan shall be submitted showing the
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proposed landscape development, irrigation system and
fences. The Landscape Plan may be combined with other
plans provided all proposed landscaping is adequately
detailed on the plan.
Section 8.02. Special Requirements by Zone
8.02.01. Town Center and Tower Zone
There are no special landscaping requirements in the Town
Center and Tower Zones other than roof garden requirements.
8.02.02. Neighborhood Retail Zone
A. Vegetation utilized to meet the Open Lot landscaping
requirement shall not be considered as all or part of the
open space requirement.
B. Open space is intended to be largely urban in nature and
shall include 75 percent paved area. At least 50 percent
of the paved area shall be shaded by buildings, trellises
or shade trees.
8.02.03. Mid-Rise Apartment Zone
A. For each required Mid-Rise Apartment open space as
described in Section 5.13, the following shall apply:
1. Between 40 and 70 percent of the passive recreation
areas shall be covered with a mix of paving
materials including concrete, brick, block, stone,
or pavers and a minimum of 50 percent of the
paved area shall be shaded using a combination of
buildings, trellises, vines, and shade trees.
2. Each required open space shall have at least one
water feature that covers a minimum of 1 square
meter of area.
B. Front yard open areas shall include a minimum of one
shade tree for every 8 meters of open frontage.
8.02.04 Villa and Townhome Zones
Each lot in the Villa Zone shall have at least 3 trees in the
front yard area, at least one of which shall be a shade tree.
Each lot in the Townhome Zone shall have at least one shade
tree in the front yard.
8.02.05 Village Centers within the Open Space Zone
A required courtyard or plaza within the Open Space Zone
shall have a minimum of 75 percent paved area. At least
50 percent of the paved area shall be shaded by buildings,
trellises or shade trees.
Section 8.03. Paseos and Roof Gardens
In keeping with the Eight Principles guiding the design of
Jumeirah Village, paseos and roof gardens are hereby
incorporated into the community as a means of providing
additional green space and recreational amenities.
8.03.01. Paseos
Each paseo shall be located in the Townhome Zone and
designed to provide both paved and landscaped areas in a
small, private court.
A. Between 50 to 75 percent of the interior ground plane of
a paseo shall be paved. The remaining area shall include
a vegetative ground cover or stone mulch.
B. A minimum of 50 percent of the paved area shall be
covered in brick, stamped concrete, stone, unit pavers or
other type of detailed, pedestrian scale paving material.
C. A minimum of 8 shade trees shall be planted and
maintained in a healthy growing condition in each paseo.
D. Each Paseo shall have a minimum of one small scale
water feature.
8.03.02. Roof gardens.
Roof gardens shall be required or encouraged in accordance
with Table 8.02, Roof Gardens, and shall consist of a mix of
paving, shade, water features, trees and shrubs as follows:
A. Roof gardens shall be between 50 and 85 percent paved.
B. A minimum of 50 percent of the paved area shall be
covered in brick, stamped concrete, stone, unit pavers or
other type of detailed, pedestrian scale paving material.
At least 50 percent of the paved area shall be shaded
with shade trees or vines on trellises.
C. Unpaved areas shall be covered in plant material or
stone mulch.
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D. Each roof garden shall have at least one water feature
for every 2,500 square meters of pavement. Each water
feature shall be at least 1 square meter in area.
Section 8.04. Fencing
8.04.01. Required Fences
Fences shall be required as appropriate within each Zone as
indicated in Table 8.01, Landscape and Fencing Standards.
A. Each lot in the Villa Zone or Townhome Zone shall include
a perimeter fence along the boundaries of the lot.
B. Fences between properties in the Villa and Townhome
Zones shall consist of a single, shared fence along the
property line.
C. Fences, including foundations, shall be placed entirely
inside the lot or parcel to which they belong except in the
instance of a single, shared fence along a property line.
D. Fences shall be constructed of durable materials that
are compatible with buildings on the same lot in terms
of materials, finish, color and appearance. No fences of
wood, plastic, or chain link shall be allowed.
E. Fences shall be a uniform height of 2 meters, except as
described in Section 8.04.02.
8.04.02. Fence Types
A fence may be classified as one of the following:
A. Solid Fence. A solid fence shall be constructed of
concrete block and stucco and have no openings larger
than 100 cm in diameter or width or 300 cm tall. Solid
fences may have a decorative cap of which no more than
50 percent of the top may be 100 cm or less above or
below the required uniform height.
B. Half Fence. A semi-solid fence shall have a solid lower
half constructed of concrete block and stucco, and upper
half that is of open design, in which a physical separation
shall be maintained between the two sides of the fence
but the visual connection between the two sides shall
remain. Alternately, a full vertical open section may be
used, as long as the open design areas constitute at least
1/3 of the total length of the fence, and no solid section is
greater than 3 meters long.
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Table 8.01,
Landscaping
and Fencing

Front and Side Yard

Solid Fence Yes Street edge of Paseo - - - - -
Half Fence Yes Yes - - - -
Facing on interior or paseo
Open Fence Yes Yes - - - -
No Fence - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rear Yard
Solid Fence Yes - Facing Alley - - Optional -
Half Fence - - - - - -
Facing interior courtyard
Open Fence - - - - - -
or roof garden
No Fence - Yes Yes Yes - Yes
Alley Fence
Solid Fence - Yes Yes - - Yes -
No Fence Yes - - Yes Yes - Yes
Loading Area Fence
Solid Fence - - Yes Yes Yes Yes -
No Fence Yes Yes - - - - Yes
Vertical Front Yard Trellis and Vines
Solid Fence Mandatory Mandatory Optional - - Optional -
Other Fence Optional Optional Optional - - - -
Horizontal Front Yard Trellis over Sidewalk
Required Yes Yes Yes - - - -
Not Required - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes
Special Landscape Front yard and ground Plaza or Courtyard Plaza or Courtyard for
Interior of paseo Roof garden Roof garden Roof garden
Requirements** plane Landscaping Village Center Clusters
* A half fence includes a solid lower half with an open top half
** as described in the text of Section 8
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Table 8.02,
Roof Gardens

Roof Garden Requirement*

Podium - - 90% 80% 90% Optional Optional
Lower Shaft - - 50% 50% 50% - -
Middle Shaft - - 50% 30% 30% - -
Upper Shaft to Top - - 50% Optional Optional - -
Carpark Roof - - 75% 75% 90% Optional 100%**
* percentage of available space at the specified level
** if carpark is below ground

C. Open Fence. An open design fence shall be constructed

of wrought iron, aluminum or other acceptable material
and shall maintain a physical separation between the
two sides of the fence, but shall maintain open, visual
contact between the two sides.

Section 8.05. Parking Areas

8.05.01. Required Landscaping in Open Lot
A. A minimum of 5 percent of an Open Lot parking area with
space for five or more vehicles shall be landscaped.
B. There shall be one shade tree for every 25 cars in an
Open Lot.

8.05.02. Plan Requirement

Placement of vegetation in any Open Lot shall be indicated on
any Landscape Plan submitted for Concept Plan or Site Plan
approval.

9. Administration and Procedures
a d m i n i s t r at i o n a n d p r o c e d u r e s
Figure 9.01,
Development Plan Process
Pre-Application
Meeting
General discussion of the project
with the applicant prior to a
significant expenditure of resources.
Administrator to determine if
Concept Plan is needed.
Concept Plan
(Optional)
Allows for continued review and
discussion between Adminstrator
and Applicant. Level of required
content is increased. Beneficial for
complex projects.
Site Plan
Application
Detailed documentation of project
and review by Administrator.
Necessity of Variances or Exceptions
is determined and addressed at this
stage (if necessary).
Building Permit
Application
To be granted upon review of final
review of all construction documents
and determination that all
additional approvals (including EIA,
if needed) have been met.
Section 9.01. General
9.01.01. Applications
Jumeirah Village LLC shall utilize a series of applications
and processes to ensure that development activity or
other actions meet the overall goals of the Jumeirah
Village - Master Plan and the specific requirements of the
Development Code. The application process further serves as
a tool for communication between the potential developer or
applicant and Jumeirah Village LLC.
9.01.02. General Development Plan Process
A single development planning process, as shown in Figure
9.01, Development Plan Process, shall be utilized by Jumeirah
Village LLC in all development related activity in Jumeirah
Village, including new construction or alteration of existing
structures, signs, parking or other amenities.
9.01.03. Simultaneous Submission of Applications
A single development may require several applications prior
to approval of a building permit. To increase efficiency, the
Development Code Administrator may permit an applicant to
submit applications for approval to the same development
simultaneously, assuming that submissions continue to follow
the sequence described in Figure 9.01. As an exception, an
applicant may submit a request for a Variance, Exception or
Conditional Use simultaneous with a Site Plan application
if the need for such application is already known to the
potential applicant and the Development Code Administrator.
9.01.04. Prequalification of Consultants
All engineering, architecture and allied professionals utilized
in development of plans and implementation of the project
must be licensed and registered by Jumeirah Village LLC
to perform work in Jumeirah Village. Approval of specific
consultants to be used for a project must occur prior to
submission of a Concept Plan or Site Plan application.
9.01.05. Application Checklists
Application forms shall be provided by Jumeirah Village
LLC for completion by any potential applicant. Application
Checklists includes a list of items needed from an applicant
as needed or appropriate.
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9.01.06. Additional Information
The Development Code Administrator has the authority
to waive information or to request additional information
as appropriate throughout the process. Reasonable time
required to obtain and provide additional information shall not
be considered in meeting time requirements established by
this Code.
Section 9.02. Common Review Requirements
9.02.01. Pre-Application Meeting
Prior to submitting an application for consideration, a
potential applicant must request and attend a Pre-Application
Meeting with the Development Code Administrator. The
purpose of the Pre-Application Meeting shall be to:
A. Familiarize the applicant with Jumeirah Village LLC,
Jumeirah Village, the Master Plan, the Development
Code, and any other requirements. The Development
Code Administrator shall ensure that the potential
applicant is aware of the application process and
the requirements that must be met to receive project
approval.
B. Allow the Development Code Administrator and potential
applicant to discuss the potential project. Discussion is
intended to ensure that applications for development
are submitted in an efficient manner and that the final
product best meets the vision of the Master Plan and the
requirements of this Code.
C. Determine the need for a Concept Plan. In making
a determination between requiring a Concept Plan
or permitting the applicant to apply for a Site Plan,
the Development Code Administrator shall consider
the complexity of the project, the need for additional
information and other considerations as determined
necessary. The applicant may also specifically request to
submit a Concept Plan.
D. Evaluate the need for additional approvals. If the
Development Code Administrator determines that a
proposed project will not meet the requirements of this
Code, the applicant may prepare to request a Variance or
Exception. As an alternative, the applicant may request
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an amendment to the Development Code or Zoning Map.
Should the applicant opt to apply for an amendment to
the Development Code or Zoning Map, approval shall
be necessary prior to submitting a Concept Plan or Site
Plan.
9.02.02. Development Intent Questionnaire
To request a Pre-Application Meeting, a potential
applicant must complete and submit a Development Intent
Questionnaire. The Questionnaire shall be based on the
checklist included in Application Checklists and designed to
provide the general information needed fulfill the purpose of
the Pre-Application Meeting.
9.02.03. Review for Completeness
A. The Development Code Administrator is responsible for
ensuring that each application is complete for review
and consideration. Determination of Completeness shall
be made within five working days of submission of any
application.
B. In the event that the Development Code Administrator
determines that an application is incomplete, the
applicant shall be notified and given a specific period
of time (such as five working days) to resubmit the
application. If, upon expiration of the specified time
period, the applicant has not provided the requested
information, the application shall be rejected.
C. Determination that an application is complete shall not
preclude the Development Code Administrator or the
DRB from denying an application or requesting additional
information, as needed.
9.02.04. Appeals
As noted in Section 2.01, Roles and Duties, an appeals
process is established in the event that an applicant feels
that denial was unjustified. All appeals of decisions rendered
by the Development Code Administrator shall be forwarded
to the DRB for review and consideration, including the
reasons the applicant feels the denial was in error. Similarly,
all decisions of the DRB, including appeals findings, will be
reviewed and decided by Jumeirah Village LLC. As discussed,
in Section 2, Review Authority, decision by Jumeirah Village
LLC shall be final.
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Figure 9.02, Section 9.03. Concept Plan D. The Development Code Administrator reserves the right Figure 9.03,
Pre-Application Review Process to approve a Concept Plan with conditions, assuming Concept Plan Review Process
9.03.01. Submission of Materials that such conditions serve to bring the project into
The applicant shall submit to Jumeirah Village LLC two sets of compliance with this Code.
all design materials required in the Application Checklists as
E. If approval is conditional, the applicant may request a
well as the Concept Plan Application.
Development Intent
meeting with the Development Code Administrator to
A. Generally, the Concept Plan shall conceptually show to Concept Plan
Application discuss the conditions and request reconsideration. Application and
Submitted scale property boundaries, approximate location and Following further review, the Development Code Materials Submitted
dimensions of all structures, setbacks, location and Administrator shall notify the applicant of revisions, if
general information regarding signs, parking areas, any, to the final action.
entryways, topography, north orientation, a description of
Pre-Application Pre-Application
general bulk requirements, landscaping and schematic 9.03.03. Time
Meeting Stage Meeting Stage
floor plans, and elevations of at least three sides of A. The Development Code Administrator shall approve or
Review for all structures. Specific requirements are provided in deny a Concept Plan within 10 working days of receipt Review for
Completeness Application Checklists. of the application and determination of completeness. Completeness
Notification of approval or denial shall be made within
B. An additional CAD file of the Concept Plan may be
5 working days of final action, for a total of 15 working
submitted as a supplement to required materials. If
days.
Concept Plan submitted, the CAD file should be in a format that is Concept Plan
Stage acceptable to Jumeirah Village LLC, including file format, B. Upon approval, the applicant shall have no more than Stage
(Optional) (Optional)
Yes separation of design elements into layers, and clean line 3 months to submit a Site Plan application. Following 3
Pre-Application months, a Concept Plan shall be considered expired. An Application Review
Meeting Conducted work.
extension of time may be granted by Jumeirah Village
C. A spreadsheet summary of all development data, in
LLC upon request.
compliance with the requirements of this Code (such as Yes
lot area, built up area and parking provision). C. If approval is conditional, the applicant shall be deemed
Site Plan to have agreed with all conditions unless, within 15 Site Plan
Stage Is a Concept Plan
9.03.02. Plan Review Process working days, the applicant requests a meeting with the
Stage
Is More Information
No Needed? A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted in Development Code Administrator to review the decision. Needed?
Figure 9.03, Concept Plan Review Process and discussed
D. Within 15 working days of meeting the applicant to
throughout Section 9, Administration and Procedures. No
discuss the conditional approval, the Development Code
B. The Development Code Administrator shall review the Administrator shall notify the applicant of revisions, if
application in its ability to meet the vision of the Jumeirah any, to the final action.
Building Permit Building Permit Is the Application
Village Master Plan and the requirements of this Code. Yes
Stage Stage Approved?
If all requirements are met, the Development Code Section 9.04. Site Plan No
Administrator shall approve the application. If additional Yes with
information is needed, the Administrator shall request 9.04.01. Submission of Materials Conditions
additional information. A. The applicant shall submit to Jumeirah Village LLC
two sets of all design materials required in Application
C. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the Letter of
Checklists as well as the Site Plan Application. Rejection
applicant of final action, including approval or denial of
the application. One set of the plans marked as approved B. Generally, the Site Plan shall accurately show to scale
or denied shall be accompanied by a letter and returned property boundaries, location and dimensions of all
to the applicant while the second set shall be similarly structures, all building wall elevations and setbacks,
marked and retained by Jumeirah Village LLC. parking areas, entryways, topography, north orientation,
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Figure 9.04, a description of bulk details, and detailed floor plans. and studies needed prior to Building Permit approval,
Site Plan Review Process A master sign plan and a master landscape and open including, if needed, completion of an Environmental
space plan, including irrigation, shall be incorporated Impact Assessment (EIA).
into the Site Plan Application, Specific requirements are F. The Development Code Administrator reserves the
provided in Application Checklists. right to approve a Site Plan with conditions, assuming
C. A CAD file of the Site Plan must be submitted. The CAD that such conditions serve to bring the project into
Site Plan Application
and Materials file should be in a format that is acceptable to Jumeirah compliance with this Code.
Submitted Village LLC, including file format, separation of design G. If approval is conditional, the applicant may request a
elements into layers, and clean line work. meeting with the Development Code Administrator to
9.04.02. Minor Modifications to Approved Concept Plan discuss the conditions and request reconsideration.
The applicant may be permitted to make minor modifications Following further review, the Development Code
to the approved Concept Plan prior to Site Plan application. Administrator shall notify the applicant of revisions, if
Review for any, to the final action.
Completeness and All said modifications should be noted for review by the
Modifications Development Code Administrator. 9.04.04. Time
9.04.03. Plan Review Process A. The Development Code Administrator shall approve
Pre-Application A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted or deny a Site Plan within 15 working days of receipt
Meeting Stage
in Figure 9.03, Site Plan Review Process and discussed of the application and determination of completeness.
throughout Section 9, Administration and Procedures. Notification of approval or denial shall be made within
5 working days of final action, for a total of 20 working
B. The Development Code Administrator shall review the
Application Review days.
application in its ability to meet the vision of the Jumeirah
Village - Master Plan and the requirements of this Code. B. Upon approval, the applicant shall have no more than 3
If all requirements are met, the Development Code months to submit a Building Permit application. Following
Concept Plan Yes
Administrator shall approve the application. If additional 3 months, a Site Plan shall be considered expired. An
Stage
(Optional) information is needed, the Administrator shall request extension of time may be granted by Jumeirah Village
Is More Information additional information. LLC upon request.
Needed?
C. The Development Code Administrator shall determine C. If approval is conditional, the applicant shall be deemed
if a request for variance or exception is warranted or if to have agreed with all conditions unless, within 15
No
the project requires approval as a Conditional Use. If so, working days, the applicant requests a meeting with the
the Administrator will notify the applicant of the need Development Code Administrator to review the decision.
Site Plan
Stage Does the Project
Require a Variance, for approval by the DRB prior to approval of a Building D. Within 15 working days of meeting the applicant to
Exception or
To DRB for
Permit. discuss the conditional approval, the Development Code
Conditional Use? Administrator shall notify applicant of any revisions to the
Yes Consideration D. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the
No applicant of final action, including approval or denial of final action.
the application. One set of the plans marked as approved
or denied shall be accompanied by a letter and returned
Section 9.05. Building Permit
Building Permit Is the Application
Stage Yes to the applicant while the second set shall be similarly 9.05.01. Submission of Materials
Approved?
Letter of marked and retained by Jumeirah Village LLC. A. Generally, the Building Permit shall include final
No Rejection
Yes with E. The Development Code Administrator shall provide drawings and construction documents as needed to
Conditions the applicant with a list of various additional approvals commence construction.
B. The Building Permit application and all drawings will be
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accompanied by approval of all additional applications Notification of approval or denial shall be made within Figure 9.05,
and studies, including requirements for Variance, 5 working days of final action, for a total of 20 working Building Permit Review Process
Exception or Conditional Use by the DRB. days.
C. A CAD file of the Site Plan must be submitted as a B. Upon approval, the applicant shall have no more than 3
component of required materials. The CAD file should be months to utilize an approved Building Permit. Following
in a format that is acceptable to Jumeirah Village LLC, 3 months, if the applicant has not initiated construction
Building Permit
including file format, separation of design elements into or is otherwise unable to prove progress, the Building Application and
layers, and clean line work. Permit shall be considered expired. An extension of time Materials Submitted
may be granted by Jumeirah Village LLC upon request.
9.05.02. Minor Modifications to Approved Site Plan
The applicant may be permitted to make minor modifications
Section 9.06. Variance
to the approved Site Plan prior to Building Permit application.
All said modifications should be noted for review by the 9.06.01. Submission of Materials
Generally, the application shall include all materials required Review for
Development Code Administrator. The Development Code Completeness and
Administrator reserves the right to determine that proposed to indicate the requested variance. If submitted as part of the Modifications
changes are beyond “minor modifications” and reject such Development Plan process, materials submitted for Site Plan
changes. review will largely be sufficient.
Pre-Application
9.05.03. Plan Review Process 9.06.02. General Criteria Meeting Stage

A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted The Development Review Board may issue a variance from
in Figure 9.05, Building Permit Review Process and the requirements of the Development Code if such action is
not contrary to the interest of residents, investors, employees, Application Review
discussed throughout Section 9, Administration and
Procedures. and guests of Jumeirah Village. The Development Review
Board must also find that, due to special conditions, literal
B. The Development Code Administrator shall conduct final Yes
enforcement of the Development Code would result in undue Concept Plan
review the application in its ability to meet the vision of Stage
and unnecessary hardship based upon the following criteria:
the Jumeirah Village Master Plan and the requirements (Optional)
of this Code. If all requirements are met, the Development A. Extraordinary conditions regarding the specific land Is More Information
involved are such that strict enforcement of this Code Needed?
Code Administrator shall approve the application. If
additional information is needed, the Administrator shall would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of the
land. No
request additional information.
C. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the B. The Variance would not be detrimental to the health, Site Plan
applicant of final action, including approval or denial of welfare, safety, morals, order, convenience, or prosperity Stage Have all Additional
of surrounding residents, investors, employees, and Approvals been
the application. One set of the plans marked as approved Obtained? Letter of
or denied shall be accompanied by a letter and returned guests of Jumeirah Village. No Rejection
to the applicant while the second set shall be similarly C. The conditions are unique to this site and do not apply to Yes
marked and retained by Jumeirah Village LLC. other locations found in the same Zone. No
D. Upon receipt of an approved Building Permit, the D. The extraordinary conditions have not been created as a
Building Permit Is the Application
applicant may begin construction. result of actions by the applicant. Stage Approved?
Building
9.05.04. Time E. The Variance would be consistent with the spirit and Yes Permit
A. The Development Code Administrator shall approve or intent of the Jumeirah Village Master Plan and this Code. Granted
deny a Building Permit within 15 working days of receipt F. Condition of the site and enforcement of this Code would
of the application and determination of completeness. prohibit or unreasonably restrict use of the land.
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Figure 9.06, 9.06.03. Variance Process Section 9.07. Exception
Development Review Board Process A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted
9.07.01. Submission of Materials
in Figure 9.06, Development Review Board Process and
Generally, the application shall include all materials required
discussed throughout Section 9, Administration and
to indicate the requested exception. If submitted as part of
Procedures.
the Development Plan process, materials submitted for Site
Variance, Exception B. The Development Code Administrator shall complete a Plan review will largely be sufficient.
or Conditional Use
Application and report to the Development Review Board including an
Materials Submitted overview of the request for Variance, a recommendation 9.07.02. General Criteria
of approval or denial, and proposed findings of fact to The Development Review Board may issue an exception from
support the recommendation. the requirements of the Development Code if such action is
not contrary to the interest of residents, investors, employees,
C. The Development Review Board shall consider the
and guests of Jumeirah Village. The Development Review
recommendation of the Development Code Administrator
Board must also find that special conditions proposed by
Review for and determine final action, including approval or denial
the applicant, while not in compliance with all requirements
Completeness of the application and specific findings of fact.
of the Development Code, are more or equally appropriate
D. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the toward meeting the spirit of the Master Plan and this Code.
Pre-Application applicant in writing of final action, including approval or Approval of the exception shall be based upon the following
Meeting Stage denial of the application. criteria:
E. The Development Review Board reserves the right to A. The proposed project remains compatible with
Review Application approve a Variance with conditions, safeguards or
and Generate Report surrounding land uses and is not detrimental to the
for DRB restrictions as needed to address any adverse impacts health, welfare, safety, morals, order, convenience,
resulting from the Variance. or prosperity of surrounding residents, investors,
9.06.04. Time employees, and guests of Jumeirah Village.
Concept Plan Yes
Stage A. The Development Code Administrator shall submit B. The proposed exception will provide an equal or greater
(Optional) means of meeting the purposes of this Code than literal
a report to the Development Review Board within
Is More Information enforcement of existing requirements.
Needed?
15 working days of receipt of the application and
determination of completeness. C. The extraordinary conditions proposed by the applicant
No B. The Development Review Board shall take final action are unique to the project or the site.
on the application for Variance within 15 working days D. The exception would be consistent with the spirit and
Site Plan of receiving the report from the Development Code intent of the Jumeirah Village Master Plan and this Code.
Stage Does DRB Determine
that Application
Administrator. Notification of approval or denial shall be
made within 5 working days of final action, for a total of 9.07.03. Exception Process
Meets Criteria? Letter of
No Rejection 20 working days. A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted
Yes in Figure 9.06, Development Review Board Process and
C. Upon approval of a building permit, the applicant shall
discussed throughout Section 9, Administration and
have no more than 3 months to utilize an approved
Procedures.
Variance. Following 3 months, if the applicant has not
Building Permit Is the Application B. The Development Code Administrator shall complete a
Stage Yes Approved? initiated construction or is otherwise unable to prove
progress, the Variance shall be considered expired. An report to the Development Review Board including an
extension of time may be granted by Jumeirah Village overview of the request for Exception, a recommendation
Yes with
Conditions LLC upon request. of approval or denial, and proposed findings of fact to
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support the recommendation.
C. The Development Review Board shall consider the
recommendation of the Development Code Administrator
and determine final action, including approval or denial
of the application and specific findings of fact.
D. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the
applicant in writing of final action, including approval or
denial of the application.
E. The Development Review Board reserves the right to
approve an Exception with conditions, safeguards or
restrictions as needed to address any adverse impacts
resulting from the Variance.
9.07.04. Time
A. The Development Code Administrator shall submit
a report to the Development Review Board within
15 working days of receipt of the application and
determination of completeness.
B. The Development Review Board shall take final action
on the application for Exception within 15 working days
of receiving the report from the Development Code
Administrator. Notification of approval or denial shall be
made within 5 working days of final action, for a total of
20 working days.
C. Upon approval of a building permit, the applicant shall
have no more than 3 months to utilize an approved
Exception. Following 3 months, if the applicant has not
initiated construction or is otherwise unable to prove
progress, the Exception shall be considered expired. An
extension of time may be granted by Jumeirah Village
LLC upon request.
9.07.05. Runs with the Use
Unless otherwise specified in the approval by the DRB, an
exception applies only to the specific use or project for which
it is granted. No new use or project shall be permitted to
utilize the exception without prior approval by the DRB.
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Section 9.08. Conditional Use
9.08.01. Submission of Materials
Generally, the application shall include all materials required
to indicate the requested conditional use. If submitted as part
of the Development Plan process, materials submitted for Site
Plan review will largely be sufficient.
9.08.02. General Criteria
The Development Review Board may issue approval of a
Conditional Use if the proposed project meets the criteria
established in Section 4.3, Conditional Use.
9.08.03. Conditional Use Process
A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted
in Figure 9.06, Development Review Board Process and
discussed throughout Section 9, Administration and
Procedures.
B. The Development Code Administrator shall complete
a report to the Development Review Board including
an overview of the request for Conditional Use, a
recommendation of approval or denial, and proposed
findings of fact to support the recommendation.
C. The Development Review Board shall consider the
recommendation of the Development Code Administrator
and determine final action, including approval or denial
of the application and specific findings of fact.
D. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the
applicant in writing of final action, including approval or
denial of the application.
E. The Development Review Board reserves the right
to approve a Conditional Use with added conditions,
safeguards or restrictions as needed to address any
adverse impacts resulting from the Variance.
9.08.04. Time
A. The Development Code Administrator shall submit
a report to the Development Review Board within
15 working days of receipt of the application and
determination of completeness.
B. The Development Review Board shall take final action
on the application for Conditional Use within 15 working
days of receiving the report from the Development Code
Administrator. Notification of approval or denial shall be
made within 5 working days of final action, for a total of
20 working days.
C. Upon approval of a building permit, the applicant shall
have no more than 3 months to utilize an approved
Conditional Use. Following 3 months, if the applicant
has not initiated construction or is otherwise unable to
prove progress, the Conditional Use shall be considered
expired. An extension of time may be granted by
Jumeirah Village LLC upon request.
9.08.05. Runs with the Use
Unless otherwise specified in the approval by the DRB, a
Conditional Use applies only to the specific use or project for
which it is granted. No new use or project shall be permitted
to utilize the exception without prior approval by the DRB.
Section 9.09. Development Code Amendment
9.09.01. Request for Amendment
A Development Code Amendment may be requested by
an applicant seeking Development Plan approval, the
Development Code Administrator, the Development Review
Board, or Jumeirah Village LLC. The authority to approve
an amendment to this Code is granted to the DRB, however,
Jumeirah Village LLC remains the final authority and may
choose to amend the Code without DRB approval.
9.09.02. General Criteria
The Development Review Board may amend the Development
Code if the following criteria are met:
A. The proposed amendment is not detrimental to the
health, welfare, safety, morals, order, convenience,
or prosperity of surrounding residents, investors,
employees, and guests of Jumeirah Village.
B. The proposed exception will provide an equal or greater
means of meeting the purposes of this Code than current
requirements.
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C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Master
Plan and will not adversely impact the mobility and
infrastructure systems of Jumeirah Village.
9.09.03. Amendment Process
A. The Development Code Administrator shall complete
a report to the Development Review Board including
an overview of the request for amendment, including a
recommendation regarding the proposed amendment
and potential impacts.
B. The Development Review Board shall consider the
recommendation of the Development Code Administrator
and determine to approve, reject or modify the proposed
amendment.
C. If the request to amend the Development Code was
submitted by an applicant for Development Plan
approval, the Development Code Administrator shall
notify the applicant in writing of final action, including
approval or denial of the amendment.
9.09.04. Time
Upon approval, an amendment to the Development shall
take place immediately upon final action by the Development
Review Board.
Section 9.10. Zoning Map Amendment
9.10.01. Request for Amendment
A Zoning Map Amendment may be requested by an applicant
seeking Development Plan approval, the Development Code
Administrator, the Development Review Board, or Jumeirah
Village LLC. The authority to approve an amendment to Zoning
Map related to this Code is granted to the DRB, however,
Jumeirah Village LLC remains the final authority and may
choose to amend the Zoning Map without DRB approval.
9.10.02. General Criteria
The Development Review Board may amend the Zoning Map
if the following criteria are met:
A. The proposed amendment is beneficial to the orderly,
efficient and economic development of Jumeirah Village
and will enhance or protect the health, welfare, safety,
morals, order, convenience, or prosperity of surrounding
residents, investors, employees, and guests of the

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community.
B. The site or sites involved in the proposed amendment are
more suitable for uses and standards permitted in the
proposed Zone than in the current Zone.
C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Master
Plan and will not adversely impact the mobility and
infrastructure systems of Jumeirah Village.
D. The proposed change in the Zoning Map will remain
compatible with the character of the surrounding area.
9.10.03. Amendment Process
A. The Development Code Administrator shall complete
a report to the Development Review Board including
an overview of the request for amendment, including a
recommendation regarding the proposed amendment
and potential impacts.
B. The Development Review Board shall consider the
recommendation of the Development Code Administrator
and determine to approve, reject or modify the proposed
amendment.
C. If the request to amend the Zoning Map was submitted
by an applicant for Development Plan approval, the
Development Code Administrator shall notify the
applicant in writing of final action, including approval or
denial of the amendment.
9.10.04. Time
Upon approval, an amendment to the Development shall
take place immediately upon final action by the Development
Review Board.
Section 9.11. Enforcement
9.11.01. Compliance Required
A. No person may use, occupy, or develop land, buildings
or other structures, or authorize or permit the use,
occupancy, or development of land, buildings or other
structures except in accordance with all applicable
provisions of this Code.
B. The developer of any building or land in violation of this
Code, as well as any architect, builder, contractor or
other professional consultant who may have assisted or
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contributed to such violation shall be considered guilty of
a violation of this Code.
C. Any use, arrangement or construction differing from
officially approved plans shall be deemed in violation of
this Code.
9.11.02. Responsibility for Enforcement
A. The Development Code Administrator is given authority
on behalf of Jumeirah Village LLC to enforce the
requirements of this Code, including the ability to
monitor all development and operation of activities
within Jumeirah Village. Jumeirah Village LLC shall have
ultimate authority for enforcement and shall impose
penalties for violation of this Code as appropriate.
B. Any individual may make the Development Code
Administrator aware of potential violations. To investigate
a complaint, the Development Code Administrator
must be provided a detailed account of the violation,
the period of occurrence and, if possible, the alleged
responsible parties. All complaints shall be maintained
on record by the Development Code Administrator.
9.11.03. Notice of Intent
A. Upon determination of a violation, the Development
Code Administrator shall give notice to the individual or
individuals responsible for said violation with instructions
for discontinuance and compliance. The Administrator
shall provide a reasonable time for compliance.
B. A fine of up to Dhs. 1,000 for each day that a violation E. Removal of a consultant from the register of consultants
B. The Development Code Administrator is hereby
exists after the specified reasonable time provided by the licensed to perform work in Jumeirah Village.
authorized to immediately suspend activities without
Notice of Intent has expired, as calculated from the date
notice that cause imminent destruction of property or F. In the case of a violation which endangers public health
injury to persons. of issuance. or safety, arrest and detention for a period of time
C. A one time fine for each occurrence of a violation established by a court of jurisdiction.
9.11.04. Penalties
including:
Jumeirah Village LLC reserves the right to take all appropriate
actions and initiate proceedings to prevent unlawful • 1,000 Dhs. upon the initial occurrence
construction, to recover damages, or to restrain, correct, or • 2,000 Dhs. upon the second occurrence
abate any violation of this Code. One or more of the following • 3,000 Dhs. upon the third occurrence
penalties may be assessed against any person involved with
• 10,000 Dhs. upon any subsequent occurrences.
violations of this Code:
D. Discontinuance of utility services until the violation has
A. Removal or correction of the violation at the owner’s
been addressed to the satisfaction of Jumeirah Village
expense.
LLC.
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D EFINITION S
Abutting: A common border with or being separated from
such common border only by a roadway, easement or right-
of-way.
Access: The place or way by which pedestrians and vehicles
have a safe and usable ingress and egress to a property or
use. An unobstructed way or means of approach to private
entry to or exit from a property.
Access Driveway: The area between the traveled portion of
a road and a parking lot used by motor vehicles for access to
and from a car park, but does not include an aisle.
Accessory Use: A use customarily incidental to and related to
a principal use established on the same lot.
Addition: An extension or increase in floor area or height of a
building or structure.
Adjacent: Abutting, directly connected to, or bordering.
Applicant: The person, party or corporation applying for
approval or permission; normally understood to be the owner,
leaseholder or developer of the lot.
Building: A permanently located structure having a room
supported by walls or columns but excluding any courtyard
such structure may have provided, however, that no form of
fabric, tent or vehicle shall be considered a building.
Building, Accessory: A building devoted to an accessory
use or structure that is complementary to the primary use or
structure.
Building Height: The vertical distance measured of a
structure measured in number of stories beginning at the
average elevation of the finished grade at the front of the
building to the highest story of the structure. Penthouse,
mechanical equipment and architectural features that
comprise the “top” of the structure shall not be considered in
the overall structure height.
Build-To Line: The line parallel to the front lot line upon which
the edge of a building located closest to the street must be
located.
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Buildable Area: That portion of a lot upon which a building,
structure, pavement, or other improvements may be placed
after designation of areas such as front, rear and side yards.
Building Permit: An authorization granted by Jumeirah
Village LLC certifying that the design of a proposed structure
or development to be erected on a designated lot complies
with all relevant provisions applicable to this Code. The permit
allows building construction to commence.
Building, Primary: A building within which is conducted the
principal use permitted on the lot, as provided by this Code.
Car Park: Land used to park motor vehicles.
Carpark Structure: a building or structure consisting of more
than one level and used to temporarily store motor vehicles.
Change of Use: Any use which differs from the previous use
of a building or land.
Conditional Use: A use which has certain characteristics
which may be detrimental to the surrounding area, but which
may be permitted within a Zone with designated mitigation
measures.
Construction Plans: The maps, drawings and specifications
indicating the proposed location and design of improvements
to be installed.
Courtyard: A landscaped, outdoor open space surrounded by
walls or fences or other materials utilized to establish a sense
of boundary.
Density: The number of dwelling units per unit of land.
Development: The construction, reconstruction, conversion,
erection, alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any building
or structure; any mining, excavation or landfill; and any land
disturbance in preparation for any of the above.
Development Code Administrator: Individual designated
by Jumeirah Village LLC to be responsible for daily
administration of the Development Code.
Development Intent Questionnaire: Application to be filled
out by a potential applicant as the initiating step in the
Development Plan approval process.
Development Plan: A combination of applications and
submissions to be submitted to Jumeirah Village LLC that are
necessary to gain approval for project construction..
Development Review Board: Entity selected by Jumeirah
Village LLC to be responsible for approval or denial of items
requiring possible variation or alteration of this Code.
Zone: A geographic area within which specific development
regulations assigned by this Code shall apply.
Zoning Map: An official map that identifies Zones that are
subject to the specific use and development regulations of
this Code.
Driveway: An access to a required off-street parking facility
or an off-street loading area.
Dwelling: A building used as a self-contained residence that
must include a kitchen sink, food preparation facilities, a bath
or shower, and a closet pan and washbasin.
Dwelling Unit: One or more habitable rooms constituting a
self-contained unit with a separate entrance and used or
intended to be used for living and sleeping purposes.
Dwelling, Multiple Unit: A building divided into two or more
dwelling units, each of which is occupied or intended to be
occupied as a permanent home or residence. Also known as
an Apartment Structure.
Easement: A grant of one or more of the property rights by the
property owner to and/or for use by the public, a corporation,
or another person or entity.
Egress: An exit.
Environment: The physical factors of the surroundings of
human beings including the land, water, atmosphere, climate,
sound, odors, tastes, the biological factors of animals and
plants and the social factor of aesthetics.
Existing Use: The lawful use of a building, lot or structure at
the time of the enactment of these regulations.
Exception: Permission to depart from the design standards in
the ordinance for reasons as described in Section 9.07 of this
Code.
definitions
Façade: The exterior walls of a building exposed to public
view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building.
Feature: Fixtures, components or appurtenances attached
to, contiguous to or otherwise related to a building, structure
or property including, without limitation, materials, overlays,
moldings, sculptures, fountains, light fixtures, windows, and
monuments.
Fence: A construction, not considered a structure, which is
designed for screening or enclosing. Landscaping screens of
a height of over 1 meter shall be considered a fence whereas
random plantings of any height shall not be considered a
fence.
Findings of Fact: Statement of facts upon which a decision by
the Development Review Board has been reached.
Floor Area: The total horizontal area of all floors of a building
measured from the exterior surface of the outside walls,
including all floors below ground level but exclusive of vent
shafts and courts.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The ratio used to control the size of
a building in relation to the size of its lot. FAR is expressed
as a ratio (such as 1.5 to 1) by which the area of the lot is
compared with the total allowable gross floor area of the
building or buildings, excluding parking and nonhabitable
areas along the exterior of the structure such as balconies
and mechanical equipment. Stairs, elevators and other
service areas located withing the structure are included in
the FAR calculation.
Frontages: Configuration of the front façade of a structure
along, at minimum, the first two floors, including the ground
floor.
Grade: The elevation of the surface of the ground at any point
on a site.
Grade, Existing: The elevation of the surface of the existing
undisturbed ground at any point on a site.
Grade, Finished Floor: The final elevation of the ground
surface after man-made alterations, such as grading,
grubbing, filling, or excavating, have been made on the
ground surface.

definitions
Guest House: An accessory building for the housing of
temporary guests, not containing a kitchen and not being
rented or leased.
Height, Building: The vertical distance from grade to average
height of the highest roof structure.
Home Office: A conditional, accessory use permitted in
specific Zones that allows operation of small business in a
home providing that impacts are mitigated and a conditional
use permit issued.
Hotel: A building offering temporary accommodations for
eight (8) or more guests which may provide as accessory
uses restaurants, meeting rooms, and recreation facilities.
Illuminated: A sign utilizing an artificial or a reflective light
source.
Impervious Cover: Any hard-surfaced, man-made area
that does not readily absorb or retain water, including but
not limited to building roofs, parking and driveway areas,
graveled areas, sidewalks and paved recreation areas.
Improvement: Any building, structure, place, fence, gate,
landscaping, tree, wall, car park, or other object constituting
a physical feature which is not a natural feature.
Ingress: An entry.
Intersection: The crossing of two (2) or more roads at grade.
Landscaping: The treatment and maintenance of a property
or yard area with a combination of vegetation (ground cover,
plants, shrubs, or trees), natural elements (brick, rocks, or
water) and other natural or decorative features (walkways,
fences, pools, fountains, or benches).
Landscape Plan: A plan submitted as part of a package
for Development Plan approval indicating the proposed
landscape development, irrigation system and fences.
Loading Space, Off-street: Space logically and conveniently
located for bulk pickups and deliveries, scaled to delivery
vehicles expected to be used, and accessible to such
vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled.
Lot: A piece, parcel, or plot of land occupied by or to be
occupied by one principal building, its accessory buildings
and frontage on a street.
Lot Area: The total extent of surface, measured in a horizontal
plane, within the lot lines of a lot.
Lot Coverage: The percentage of the area of a lot or parcel of
land, which is occupied by buildings or structures.
Lot Frontage: That portion of a lot which abuts a road.
Lot Line: Any line bounding a lot as herein defined.
Lot Line, Front: A line separating an interior lot from a street.
In the case of a corner lot, the orientation of existing or
proposed development shall be used to determine which lot
line shall be considered the front.
Lot Line, Rear: A lot line which is opposite and most distant
from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular lot, the
rear lot line shall be an assumed line parallel to and at the
maximum distance from the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side: Any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a
rear lot line.
Lot Width: The width of a lot at the minimum building setback
line.
Master Plan: The Jumeirah Village Master Plan.
Native Plant: Any species that is indigenous within the local
region.
Noise: Any undesirable audible sound.
Occupied: Arranged, designed, built, altered, converted,
rented, leased, occupied or intended to be occupied.
Open Lot: An area of open land other than a road, used or
intended to be used to provide space for the parking or
storage of motor vehicles, including parking spaces, loading
spaces, maneuvering aisles, and other areas providing
access to parking or loading spaces.
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Parking, Off-Street: An off-street parking space consists of
a space adequate for parking an automobile with room for
opening doors on both sides together with properly related
access to a public street, including maneuvering room.
Paseo: A public walk or boulevard designed exclusively for
use of pedestrians and including limited amenities as urban
open spaces.
Permitted Uses: Any use allowed in a Zone by right.
Plant Materials: Living trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers,
sod, and flowering annuals, biennials and perennials adapted
to the environment of Dubai
Plaza: An urban open space that is surrounded by streets and
structures, largely paved and possibly including landscaping,
public art, seating or other features.
Public Facilities: Services or facilities provided by
government or government agencies for the benefit of the
general public and to which the public will have access.
Remodeling: The refashioning or alteration (whether
structural or not) of a building or structure without its
established use being changed.
Right-of-Way: A strip of land acquired by reservation,
dedication or condemnation and intended to be occupied by
a road, crosswalk, sidewalk, railroad, electric transmission
lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary or storm sewer,
and other uses.
Screening: A method of visually obscuring nearby structures
or land uses (car park, outdoor storage) from another with
the use of one or a combination of fencing, walls, dense
vegetation, or berms.
Setback: A line established by development control
regulations, generally parallel with and measured from the
front property line, defining the limits of a lot in which no
building, accessory building or structure may be located
above the ground.
Setback, Rear: A setback extending the full width of the lot in
the area between the rear lot line and the rear building line.
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Setback, Side: A setback extending the full width of the lot in
the area between a side lot line and a side building line.
Sign: Any device designed to inform or attract the attention
of a person not on the premises on which the sign is located.
It means any structure, wall, natural object, or other device
used for visual communication which is visible from any
street or means of access and is used to advertise or direct
attention to an activity, product, place, person, or business.
Sign, Awning: A sign that is mounted, painted or attached to
an awning, canopy or marquee.
Sign, Flashing: A sign having a conspicuous and intermittent
variation in the illumination.
Sign, Illuminated: Any sign designed to emit or brightly reflect
artificial light.
Sign, Ground: A sign which is less than 1.5 meters from the
ground or is supported by a sign structure that is placed on or
anchored in the ground and is independent of any building or
other structure.
Sign, Pedestal: A sign that is mounted on one or more
freestanding poles or other support so that the bottom edge
of the sign face is more than 0.5 meters from contact with a
solid base or the ground. Also sometimes known as a “pole
sign.”
Sign, Projecting: A sign that is partially or wholly dependent
upon a building for support and that projects more than 30
centimeters from such building.
Sign, Temporary: A sign or advertising display constructed of
cloth, canvas, fabric, wood or other light material intended to
be displayed for a short period of time.
Sign, Tower: A large scale sign that is mounted near the top
of a tower that is generally used as a means of identifying an
important tenant or the name of a facility.
Sign, Wall: Any sign posted or painted in suspended from or
otherwise affixed to the wall of any building or structure in an
essentially flat position or with the exposed face of the sign in
a plane approximately parallel to the plane of such wall.
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definitions
Sign, Window: Any sign that is placed inside a window,
upon the window, or upon the window pane or glass, and
is intended to be visible from the exterior of the window.
Merchandise displays shall not be considered a window sign.

Street: A right-of-way which has been improved and is

intended for motor vehicle traffic and provides access to
property.

Taxi Rank: The use of land as a base of operations for a

taxicab or other land-vehicle passenger transport service.

Temporary Use: A use established for a limited duration with

the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of the
time period.

Trellis: A frame of latticework designed for purposes of

providing visual appeal and shade along pedestrian corridors
of Jumeirah Village.

Variance: Permission to depart from the literal requirements

of a this Code, where such a variance would not be contrary
to the public interest and where the a literal enforcement of
the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship.

Yard, Front: The area from one side lot line to the other side
lot line and between the primary structure and the street on
which the lot fronts. On a corner lot (lots abutting on two or
more streets at their intersections), the front yard shall face
the shortest street dimension of the lot.

Yard, Rear: A space extending across the full width of the

lot between the principal building and the rear lot line and
measured perpendicular to the building to the closest point of
the rear lot line.

Yard, Side: A space extending from the front yard to the

rear yard between the principal building and the side lot line
measured perpendicular from the side lot line to the closest
point of the principal building.

Application Checklists
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Development Intent Questionnaire Contents
o General Applicant Information
Applicant information to include:
1. Name
2. Contact information (address, telephone, fax, email)
3. Expatriate Status
o Sponsor Information
If applicant is an expatriate, sponsor information is
required, including:
4. Name of Agent/Sponsor
5. Contact Information for Agent/Sponsor (address,
telephone, fax, email)
o Construction Information
Determine the type of construction activity to be carried
out such as:
6. New Construction (of primary structure, accessory
structure, parking, signs, or other amenities)
7. Redevelopment or Alteration (of primary structure,
accessory structure, parking, signs, or other
amenities)
o Project Type
Determine the type of project expected to be developed
according to:
8. Type of Structure (Villa, Townhome, Mid-Rise, Tower,
low scale retail, public or civic)
9. Type of Activities (Residential, Entertainment,
Restaurant, Hotel, General Retail, Office, Service,
Recreation, Education, Institutional, Other)
10. If one or more of uses is expected to be a hotel, the
number of units, staff and food outlets should be
provided.
o Concept
Discussion of the concept for the project in as much
detail as needed or possible to aid in discussion during
the Pre-Application Meeting. Illustrations or concept
sketches, if available, should be submitted with the
Development Intent Questionnaire.
o Anticipated Project Needs
11. Indication of desired location in Jumeirah Village as
well as anticipated land requirements
12. Project Development Services such as architecture,
landscape architecture, engineering, site design, or
other
13. Financial Services
o Time of Anticipated Construction and Completion
Estimated timeline for project to commence as well as
time of completion. Key dates throughout the process, if
known, should also be included.
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Master Form Contents
General requirements: o Project Type
A. 2 copies of all materials Indicate the type of project expected to be developed
B. Drawings clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner according to:
23. Type of Structure (Villa, Townhome, Mid-Rise, Tower,
C. Drawings to be folded to A4 size with labels clearly
low scale retail, public or civic)
visible
24. Type of Activities (Residential, Entertainment,
o General Applicant Information
Restaurant, Hotel, General Retail, Office, Service,
Applicant information to include:
Recreation, Education, Institutional, Other)
15. Name
25. If one or more of uses is expected to be a hotel, the
16. Contact information (address, telephone, fax, email) number of units, staff and food outlets should be
17. Expatriate Status provided.
18. Development Application Tracking Number o Concept
Discussion of the concept for the project as it has
o Sponsor Information
If applicant is an expatriate, sponsor information is evolved through the Pre-Application and Development
required, including: Plan process.
19. Name of Agent/Sponsor o Certifications
Indication of the seal and certification of all architects,
20. Contact Information for Agent/Sponsor (address,
telephone, fax, email) engineers and other allied professionals involved
with the project as licensed and registered to work in
o Action Requested Jumeirah Village and certifying the authenticity, quality
Actions may include Approval for Concept Plan, Site and preparation of submitted documents.
Plan, Building Permit, Variance, Exception, Conditional
Use, Development Code Text Amendment, or Zoning Map
Amendment
o Construction Information
Indicate the type of construction activity to be carried out
such as:
21. New Construction (of primary structure, accessory
structure, parking, signs, or other amenities)
22. Redevelopment or Alteration (of primary structure,
accessory structure, parking, signs, or other
amenities)
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Concept Plan Checklist
o Master Application Form o Notation of materials to be used on site including type, color, texture, transparency, and location
o Design Statement o Floor and roof plans (scale of 1:200) indicating each roof and floor, proposed uses, roof gardens, penthouses and
The applicant discussing the impact of the project on Jumeirah Village. and the methods used to meet the vision of the location of mechanical equipment
Master Plan and meet the Eight Principles guiding community design o Calculations of Floor Area Ratio and Maximum Lot Coverage
o Documentation o Conceptual Parking and Loading Plan (scale of 1:200)
Table of architects, engineers, contractors and other allied professionals to be working on the project and certification that o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
they have been licensed and registered by Jumeirah Village LLC
o Calculations indicating the total number of parking spaces anticipated for the project, the number of on-street spaces
o Layout Plan (Scale of 1:1,000) adjacent to the project, and number of bicycle units supported
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date o Site plan and elevations as needed to indicate conceptual design of parking area including number of floors (if needed)
o Location of lot in relation to Jumeirah Village, adjacent streets and surrounding development below and above ground, parking and lane dimensions, location of access, screening techniques employed and details
o Zone in which project and surrounding sites are located to ensure compatibility with the structure and site design
o Location and design of loading areas
o Site Plan (Scale of 1:200)
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date o Space for vehicle stacking, if needed

o Site dimensions, lot description and reference coordinates o Conceptual Master Sign Plan (scale of 1:200)
o Street pavement lines o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date

o Build-to line and setbacks o Calculations indicating the amount of sign space and type of permitted signs available to the project

o Location of proposed primary and accessory buildings
o Location and measure of parking area, type of parking and points of access
o Location of services and facilities such as refuse containers and complimentary fencing/screening
o Existing features and proposed alterations to structures or other features of the site
o Existing and proposed site contours
o Conceptual Architectural Details
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
o Perspective or elevation renderings clearly showing the proposed style, appearance and form of all buildings and
improvements
o Description of techniques used to meet Form standards of the Development Code (including bulk, articulation and
differentiation)
o Elevations (scale of 1:200) of a minimum of 3 building faces for each structure including delineation of podium, shaft
(lower, middle and upper sections) and top
o Anticipated location, dimensions, design, and type of signs to be utilized throughout the site in relationship to lot lines,
setbacks, structures, amenities, and the streetscape
o Conceptual Master Landscape Plan (scale of 1:200)
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
o Calculations of required landscaping and fencing
o Site Plan indicating the anticipated location, materials and type of landscape and fencing treatment, including roof
gardens, plazas, courtyards, and open spaces
o If fencing is required, the type of fencing that is to be employed, including materials and location
o Service Requirement
Estimated infrastructural requirements to support staff, utilities and facilities
o Estimated Irrigation Needs
An estimate in liters of the total peak daily irrigation water requirements for all proposed plantings based upon the
Conceptual Landscape Plan, including an estimate for grass, if any

o Optional CAD files

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Site Plan Checklist
o Master Application Form o Detailed Architectural Details
o Design Statement o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
The applicant discussing the impact of the project on Jumeirah Village and the methods used to meet the vision of the o Perspective or elevation renderings clearly showing the proposed style, appearance and form of all buildings and
Master Plan and meet the Eight Principles guiding community design improvements

o Documentation o Detailed Description of techniques used to meet Form standards of the Development Code (including bulk, articulation
Table of architects, engineers, contractors and other allied professionals to be working on the project and certification that and differentiation)
they have been licensed and registered by Jumeirah Village LLC o Detailed plans of each floor of primary and accessory structures including all development, improvements or
alterations. Roof plans shall be include and accessory structures shall include carpark structures and serve facilities
o Layout Plan
such as refuse areas. All indoor and outdoor spaces shall be clearly delineated, including roof gardens and other
If the project required a Concept Plan, then the Layout Plan for the Site Plan approval shall be the same with changes
required spaces.
incorporated from the Concept Plan process
o Detailed elevations (scale of 1:100) of all building faces for each structure including delineation of podium, shaft (lower,
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
middle and upper sections) and top
o Location of lot in relation to Jumeirah Village , adjacent streets and surrounding development
o Two or more sections (scale of 1:100) drawn at right angles through each structure and indicating internal and
o Zone in which project and surrounding sites are located external floor levels, window sill heights, parapet heights, penthouses, roof gardens, mechanical equipement, and the
o Site Plan (Scale of 1:200) relationship to surrounding structures
If the project required a Concept Plan, then the Site Plan shall be the same with changes incorporated from the Concept o Detailed drawings shall include location of fences, walls, parking areas, signs, landscaping and lighting for purposes of
Plan process context and review
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date o Samples of materials to be used on site including type, color, texture, transparency, and location
o Site dimensions, lot description and reference coordinates o Calculations of Total Floor Area, Floor Area Ratio and Maximum Lot Coverage
o Street pavement lines o Detailed Parking Plan (scale 1:100)
o Build-to line and setbacks o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
o Location of proposed primary and accessory buildings o Calculations indicating the total number of parking spaces anticipated for the project, the number of on-street spaces
o Location and measure of parking area, type of parking and points of access adjacent to the project, and number of bicycle units supported

o Location of services and facilities such as refuse containers and complimentary fencing/screening
o Existing features and proposed alterations to structures or other features of the site
o Existing and proposed site contours
o Grading and Drainage Plan (scale of 1:200)
A site plan and two cross-sections through the site in each main direction indicating existing and finished levels with areas
of cut and fill emphasized in shading. Drainage flow on site plan must be shown to an approved stormwater inlet or to an o Detailed Master Sign Plan (scale 1:100)
access way that leads to a street
o Site plan and elevations as needed to indicate detailed design of parking area including number of floors (if needed)
below and above ground, parking and lane dimensions, location of access, screening techniques employed and details
to ensure compatibility with the structure and site design
o Location and design of loading areas
o Space for vehicle stacking, if needed
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
o Calculations indicating the amount of sign space and type of permitted signs available to the project
o Precise location, dimensions, design, and type of signs to be utilized throughout the site in relationship to lot lines,
setbacks, structures, amenities, and the streetscape
o A single elevation depicting each permanent sign
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o Detailed Master Landscaped Plan (scale of 1:100)
o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date
o Calculations of required landscaping and fencing
o Schedule of plants and materials to be incorporated into the project including name, quantity and reference to the
Landscape Master Plan
o Site plan and section detail of location of landscape treatments, including trees, shrubs, ground cover and lawns
o Location and section detail of hard surface materials, water features and fencing to be located on the project site

o Irrigation Calculations
o Irrigation water demand calculations relating to the proposed plantings shown and described in the Landscape Master
Plan, including the peak daily plant water consumption as indicated in liters and calculated at the peak season of July
o Monthly projected irrigation water consumption figures covering the effect of leaching and other off-season practices
o Irrigation site plan (scale of 1:200) indicating the location and capacity of the irrigation water storage tanks, tank
connections, and details of the distribution system.
o A timetable for timing in relationship to irrigation of landscaping at maturity

o Utility Plan (scale of 1:200)

Schedule and plan indicating coordinates, depths, levels, and sizes of all pipes, conduits and connections regarding
water (potable and for irrigation), wastewater, electricity, telephone, and other utilities from points of entering the site to
distribution including, if required, transformers, switch boxes, meters and emergency generator.

o Electricity Calculations and Diagrams

o Final electricity load calculations for the development expressed in kVA
o Detailed electrical diagrams indicating details of distribution and circuit breakers

o Refuse Plan
Calculation of anticipated refuse to be accumulated as well as provisions made for storage and disposal

o Construction Schedule
o Proposed time schedule for completion of the project as initiated upon receiving an approved Building Permit
o Management plan describing the organization of work to be completed on the project in coordination with the provided
time schedule, including plans for onsite supervisory personnel