MID RISE Code

Jumeirah Village - Development Code Mid-Rise Lots 

Revised October 2006

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INTRODUCTION 1 

The Eight Principles of Jumeirah Village 1 

The Jumeirah Village - Master Plan and Development Code 2 

Contents of the Development Code 2 

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3 

Section 1.01. Title 3 

Section 1.02. Authorities 3 

Section 1.03. Purpose & Intent 3 

Section 1.04. Applicability 3 

Section 1.05. Amendments 3 

Section 1.06. Measuring System 3 

2. REVIEW AUTHORITY 4 

Section 2.01. General Authority 4 

Section 2.02. Development Code Administrator 4 

Section 2.03. Development Review Board 4 

3. ZONE 6 

Section 3.01. Establishment of Zones 6 

Section 3.02. Official Zoning Map 6 

Section 3.03. Interpretation of Boundaries 6 

Section 3.04. Uniform Application of Zones 6 

4. USE 9 

Section 4.01. Types of Use 9 

Section 4.02. Use Categories 9 

Section 4.03. Conditional Use 9 

Section 4.04. Accessory Use or Structure 9 

Section 4.05. Temporary Use 12 

5. FORM CODE – MID-RISE LOTS 13 

Section 5.01. General 13 

Section 5.02. Building Configuration and Size 13 

Section 5.03. Building Setbacks 14 

Section 5.04. Urban Design 14 

Section 5.05. Architectural Treatments 14 

6. PARKING AND LOADING 17 

Section 6.01. Purpose and Type 17 

Section 6.02. General Provisions 17 

Section 6.03 Space Requirements 17 

Section 6.04. Space and Lot Design 17 

Section 6.05. Loading Areas 19

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Introduction 

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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 

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. 

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.


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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 

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 


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 

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. 

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 


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.



 

R E V I E W A U T H O R I T Y 

Table 2.01, 

Roles and Duties 

Role 

Jumeirah Village LLC Development Code Administrator Development Review Board (DRB) 

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. 

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. 

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 

Site Plan 

Building Permit 

Amendments & Exceptions 

Code Amendment 

Zoning Map Amendment 

Variance 

Exception 

Conditional Use 

Other Duties 

Accepts Notice of Intent Questionnaire 

Conducts Pre-Application Meeting 

Administers and Accepts Applications for 

Development 

Reviews Applications for Completeness 

Develops Reports to the DRB and Jumeirah 

Village LLC 

Enforces Development Code 

Interprets Development Code 

Appointment and 

Pre-Qualification of Consultants 

Hears appeals of DRB decisions 

Hears appeals of DRB decisions 

Responsible for Approval 

or 

Denial 

Submits review and recommendations 

to DRB, completes DRB findings report, 

and responds to applicant 

Hears appeals of Administrator’s decisions 

Responsible for Approval or 

Denial with Findings of Fact 

Hears appeals of DRB decisions Responsible Party Hears appeals of Administrator’s decisions 

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3. Zones 

Section 3.01. Establishment of Zones 

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. 

Section 3.03. Interpretation of 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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Table 3.01, 

General 

Zone 

Information 

Description 

Function 

• Lowest density 

residential areas offer 

a suburban feel with 

proximity to urban 

services. 

• Structures are single 

family, detached homes 

surrounded by a private 

yard. 

• Mix of uses is minimal 

with commercial activity 

limited to home offices. 

• Located primarily in 

southern “triangle” portion 

of the site and far right 

corner of the “circle.” 

• Low density residential 

use offers a compromise 

between suburban single 

family villas and multifamily 

living. 

• Structures are flexible in 

use - allowing single family 

attached townhomes 

with limited front and rear 

yards, as well as apartment 

flats. 

• Mix of uses is minimal 

with commercial activity 

limited to home offices. 

• Located throughout the 

site and creatively used to 

surround range of medium 

and high density activities. 

• Variety of Medium 

density residential building 

surrounded by other Mid- 

Rises and flex units. 

• Structures are medium 

to high range in height, 

multifamily buildings with 

an attached carpark. 

• Open spaces are 

incidental with the 

exception of optional roof 

gardens. 

• Use for Mid-Rise G+4 

is primarily residential 

with ground floor retail 

activity possible. Mix use 

is allowed for G+10 & 

G+16 with retail possible 

on Ground & First Floors 

and Commercial on First, 

Second & Third Floors. 

Most institutional uses are 

permitted by right. 

• Located throughout 

the “circle” portion of the 

site along and within the 

major roadways and in 

the “triangle” portion of 

the site adjacent to tower 

parcels. 

• High density units in 3 

configurations and heights: 

Gateway Tower, Boulevard 

Tower and Pre-sold Tower. 

• Multifamily skyscrapers 

of varying heights with 

attached an above/below 

ground carpark. 

• Open spaces are 

incidental with the 

exception of optional roof 

gardens. 

• Located along major 

roadway connecting Town 

Center within the site and 

surrounding arterials. 

• Use is primarily 

residential, but maybe a 

mix of residential, retail (on 

Ground & First Floor), and 

commercial (on Second & 

Third Floors). 

• For Presold Towers, 

commercial use is 

permitted. 

• High density, mixed-use 

units that create a series of 

dynamic, urban cores for 


• Multi-unit skyscrapers 

of varying heights with 

an urban “podium” and 

an attached above/below 

ground carpark. 

• Open spaces may 

include plazas, urban 

greens and roof gardens. 

• Primarily a location for 

office use, although may 

be a mix of residential, 

office, hotel and retail. 

• Located in three specific 

areas of the project. 

• Allows hotel or office 

above retail. 

• Low density, commercial 

retail located within 

the large median of the 

“triangle” portion of the 

site and within each of the 

“circle” districts. 

• Structures are limited 

height and serve a portion 

of the commercial retail 

needs of the project. 

• The formal green spaces 

of the median surround 

this portion of the site with 

additional open space 

desirable, but optional. 

• Located within easy 

access of the majority of 

the “triangle” portion of 

the site, particularly by 

automobile. 

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 

• Large open spaces 

designed to provide 

recreation, gathering 

opportunities and civic 

services within walking 

distance. 

• Includes Village Centers 

as defined in Block 

Guidelines. 

• Structures are limited 

height and complimentary 

to the open space. 

• Primarily functions 

as active and passive 

recreation space, including 

a number of water 

features. Institutional 

uses are permitted by 

right, as well as limited 

neighborhood commercial 

activity. 

• Open space connects 

virtually all of Jumeirah 

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Zoning Map 

“Triangle” Side 

“Circle” Side



 

4. Use 

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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 


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 


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 

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: 

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 onstreet 

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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u s e 

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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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 - - - - - - -



U s e 

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. 

Boutique Hotels are Hotels with the maximum number of 

rooms= 150. 

Figure 4.01, 

District Overview 

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 


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 

Table 5.02, 

Building 

Configuration 

& Size 

f o r m c o d e – M I D R I S E l o t s 

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 

Floor commercial 

FAR 

1.0 1.0 0 0 

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 


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 


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.




Figure 5.02, 

Boulevard Mid-Rise 1 Typical Site Plan 

5.02.05. Orientation and Entry 

A. All street and paseo edges of the lot shall have occupied 

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. 

Figure 5.04, 

Boulevard Mid-Rise 1 Lot and Building View 

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 parking is preferred below grade. A a parking structure 

shall be as follows: 

1. Boulevard Mid Rise 1 & 2: 

Figure 5.03, 

Boulevard Mid-Rise 2 Typical Site Plan 

A parking structure of no more than G g + 3 will be 

allowed above grade with setbacks of 13m from 

streets and paseos and zero setbacks from the side 

and rear shared parcel lines. 

2. Boulevard Mid Rise 3 & 4: 

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. 

Figure 5.05, 

Mid-Rise 2 Lot and Building View 

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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Figure 5.06, 

Mid-Rise 3 Typical Site Plan 

front on a minimum of 80% of the length of lot line within 

2-4m of the property line. 

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. 

Figure 5.09, 

Mid-Rise 3 Lot & Building View 


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 

Figure 5.07, 

Mid-Rise 4 Typical Site Plan 

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. 

B. The residential Lobby and entryway shall be clearly 

visible from the sidewalk and any drop off area shall not 

isolate entry from the sidewalk. 

Figure 5.08, 

Mid-Rise 4 Lot and Building View 

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 

in which it is determined by Jumeirah Village LLC that 

safety may be compromised. 

D. Roof lighting shall be permissible following approval by 


5.05.06. Balconies 

A. Balconies may be counted as part of the multi-family 

open space requirement. There is no requirement that all 

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 

roof-mounted and screened from sight from public space 

and other buildings within suitable enclosure areas. 

If screening areas are mounted atop roofs of lower 

portions of a building, care should be taken to minimize 

the visual impact from higher floors. 

B. With the exception of parapets along facades and 

feature accents such as domes and trellises, rooftops 

shall be flat.



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6. Parking and Loading 

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 


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 


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. 

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. 

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 

stories not including ground 

level) 

- - Mid Rise 1 & 2 (3 levels) 

Mid Rise 3 & 4 (1 level) 

Parking Limitations - - parking to be located 

to rear of site 

Visibility of Parking visible from local street visible from access 

street/alley 

not visible from 

primary street 

4 4 2 2 

no parking permitted 

on ground floor along 


not visible from 


no parking permitted 

on ground floor along 


access point visible 

from primary street 

Location of Vehicle Access local street alley access street/alley access street/alley designated rear of block 

(see Design Principles) 

- - 

screened, but visible 


access street 

screened, but visible 


access street 

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 

of block 

Landscaped Deck 

(see Section 8) 


- - Yes Yes Yes Yes - 

primary street



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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.




Table 6.02, 

On-Site Parking Spaces Required 

Use 

Residential 

Studio to 1 Bedroom Unit 

Space Requirement 

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 

Cultural/Recreation 

Park or Open Space 

Recreation Center 

Play Area 

Sports Fields 

Institutional 

School 

1 space per 35 car spaces provided 

TBD 

TBD 

TBD 

TBD 

1 per classroom 

1 per 45 sq meter of administration area 

1 bus parking space per 3 classes 

Table 6.03, 

Parking Area Dimensions 

 

 

 

Mosque 

Library/Cultural Center 

Medical Facility 

Fire Station 

Daycare/Nursery 

Municipality Services 

Post Office 

Commercial 

Office, General 

Eating Establishments 

Entertainment 

Retail & Service 

Hotel/Boutique Hotel 

Staff 

Restaurants 

Utility/Communication 

Public Utility 

Waste Related Services 

TBD 

1 per 60 sq. meters 


TBD 




1 per 50 sq. meters + 10% for visitors 


1 per 5 seats 

1 per 25 sq. meters of leasable space 

1 per 5 rooms 

1 for each hotel room containing kitchen 

1 per 2 hotel suits 

1 for each flat upto 150 sq meters floor area 

2 for each flat over 150 sq meters floor area 

1 per 2 employees 

1 per 45 sq. meters of restaurant area 

1 per 60 sq. meters of gross floor area 


 

 

 

 

Parking Angle (in degrees) Parallel 45 60 75 90 

Stall Width (in meters) 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 

Stall Length (in meters) 7 7 7 7 5.0/ 5.5 

Aisle Width (in meters) 4 3.75 4.5 6 6 

Access Driveway Width (in meters) 6 6 6 6 6 

Overall Width (in meters) 9 16.5 18.1 18.75 17/ 18 

Turning radius (in meters) 4 4 4 4 4 

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7. Signs 

S I G N S 


All signs erected, altered, displayed, or relocated in Jumeirah 

Village shall be constructed, maintained and removed 

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 


Section 7.01.02. Summary of Standards 

Tables 7.02, Sign Standards by Purpose provides a description 

of sign requirements permitted according to: 

A. total permitted sign area. 

B. maximum number. 

C. sign type. 

D. maximum height. 

E. lighting requirements. 

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. 

Table 7.01, 

Signs by Zone 

Zone 

Midrise P P P P P 

Tower P P P P P P 

Town Center P P P P P P 

Neighborhood Retail P P P P P 

Ramblas P P P P P 

Open Space P P P P P 

Purpose 

Identification P P P P P 

Information P P 

Advertisement 

P 

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 


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 

detail dimensions, proposed color, material, and method of 

illumination. 

Section 7.04. Prohibited Signs 

No sign shall be erected, altered or displayed which: 

A. Moves, makes sounds, revolves or uses waving, blinking, 

flashing, vibrating, flickering or otherwise animated 

lighting. 

B. Constitutes a traffic hazard, by reasons of size, location, 

projection, content, color or manner of illumination. 

C. Is affixed to utility poles, trees, stones, bushes, other 

natural features or other signs. 

D. Obstructs light, air, ingress or egress from a required 

door, window or other opening. 

E. Is structurally unsafe or not kept in good repair or 

maintenance. 

F. Advertises a business or product no longer operated or 

sold. 

G. Projects more than 1 meter into the public right-of-way 

or within 1 meter of an adjacent street, as measured from 

the farthest projection of the sign. 

H. Obstructs neighboring signs or pedestrian traffic, either 

physically or visually. 

I. Is mounted on a roof.



S I G N S 

s i g n s 

Table 7.02, 

Sign Standards 

by Purpose 

Total Permitted Sign Area Maximum Number Sign Type 

Maximum 

Height of Sign 

Artificial 

Lighting 

Other Conditions 

Time Limit for Removal 

Permanent Signs 

Location or Tenant 

Identification 

1.5 sq. meter per linear meter of plot 

frontage (excepting tower sign) 

As approved by Jumeirah 

Village LLC 


Village LLC 


Village LLC 

Directional/Informational 0.1% of lot area As approved by Jumeirah 

Village LLC 

Canopy 

canopy height 

Projecting 4 meters internal or 

external 

Wall 3 meters internal or 

external 

1 per plot Tower 2 meters below 

top of upper 

shaft 

Pedestal 

Wall 

3.5 meters 

2.5 meters 

internal or 

external 

As approved 

by Jumeirah 

Village LLC 

Advertisement 3 sq. meter Window 3.0 meters none -- 

Temporary Signs 

Real Estate 

Special Event or Sale 

Contractor Advertisement 

Future Facility Advertisement 

1 sq. meter in Villa and Townhome Zones & 

0.5% of lot area in other Zones up to 4 sq. 

meters 

minimum of 1 sq. meter or 0.5% of lot area 

up to 3 sq. meters 

1 sq. meter in Villa and Townhome Zones 

& 0.5% of lot area in other Zones up to 10 

sq. meters 

1 sq. meter in Villa and Townhome Zones & 

0.1% of lot area in other Zones up to 6 sq. 

meters 

1 per street frontage Pedestal, Wall or 

Window 

2 per street frontage Pedestal, Wall or 

Window 

1 per lot Ground, Pedastal, 

Wall, or Window 

1 per street frontage Ground, Pedastal, 

Wall, or Window 

Minimum 3 square meters of total sign area reserved for 

each ground floor business 

4 sq. meter per linear meter of building frontage, not to 

exceed 200 sq. meters 

No advertising message permitted 

Within 60 days from date that 

business ceases operation at 

the site of the sign 

2 meters -- Advertise only the site on which sign is located On or before closing date of sale 

3 meters -- Include only the name, date, time and content of event 14 days prior and 2 days after 

the sale or event 

4 meters front light 

external 

4 meters front light 

external 

Advertise only information related to the consultants 

licensed to work on the project including name, address, 

phone number, and internet web site. Sign to be sufficiently 

durable to remain in a high quality condition through its use 

on location. 

Advertise only information related to the facilities and 

amenities to be located on the site including uses, size and 

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. 

10 days after issuance of 

Certificate of Occupancy 

10 days after issuance of 

Certificate of Occupancy



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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 

opinion that a sign is not secure, safe or in good state of 

repair or maintenance, such sign shall be considered to be in 

a violation of this Code and enforcement proceedings shall be 

commenced. 

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. 

7.08.02. Computation of Area of Multi-faced Signs 

The area for a sign with more than one face shall be 

computed by adding together the area of all sign faces 

visible from any one point. Two identical sign faces shall be 

computed as a single face under the following conditions: 

 

A. Sign faces are placed back to back so that both faces 

cannot be viewed from any point at the same time. 

B. Sign faces are substantially similar. 

Al Karaba Tailor 

7.08.03. Computation of Height 

The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from 

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, 

Sign Standards by Purpose. No site plan will be approved 

unless all proposed temporary signs conform to the standards 

stated in Table 7.03. Permitted temporary signs include those 

addressing: 

A. Real estate. 

B. A special event or sale, including A-frame signs. 

C. Contractor advertisement. 

D. Future facility advertisement. 

Al Karaba Bakery 

Figure 7.02, 

General Sign Measurements 

C 

A 

F 

E 

two sign 

faces count 

as one 

width 

length 

height 

C. Sign faces are part of the same sign structure. 

Sale 

3 Dhs.



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8. Landscape and Fencing 


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 

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. 

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 

Requirements** 

Front yard and ground 

plane 

* A half fence includes a solid lower half with an open top half 

** as described in the text of Section 8 

Interior of paseo Roof garden Roof garden Roof garden 

Plaza or Courtyard 

Landscaping 

Plaza or Courtyard for 

Village Center Clusters




Table 8.02, 

Roof Gardens 

l a n d s c a p e a n d f e n c i n g 

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.



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9. Administration and Procedures 

Figure 9.01, 

Development Plan Process 

Pre-Application 

Meeting 

Concept Plan 

(Optional) 

Site Plan 

Application 

General discussion of the project 

with the applicant prior to a 

significant expenditure of resources. 

Administrator to determine if 

Concept Plan is needed. 

Allows for continued review and 

discussion between Adminstrator 

and Applicant. Level of required 

content is increased. Beneficial for 

complex projects. 

Detailed documentation of project 

and review by Administrator. 

Necessity of Variances or Exceptions 

is determined and addressed at this 

stage (if necessary). 


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. 


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. 

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 


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 


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 

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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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 9.02, 

Pre-Application Review Process 


Meeting Stage 

Concept Plan 

Stage 

(Optional) 

Site Plan 

Stage 


Stage 

Yes 

No 

Development Intent 

Application 

Submitted 

Review for 

Completeness 


Meeting Conducted 

Is a Concept Plan 

Needed? 

Section 9.03. Concept Plan 

9.03.01. Submission of Materials 

The applicant shall submit to Jumeirah Village LLC two sets of 

all design materials required in the Application Checklists as 

well as the Concept Plan Application. 

A. Generally, the Concept Plan shall conceptually show to 

scale property boundaries, approximate location and 

dimensions of all structures, setbacks, location and 

general information regarding signs, parking areas, 

entryways, topography, north orientation, a description of 

general bulk requirements, landscaping and schematic 

floor plans, and elevations of at least three sides of 

all structures. Specific requirements are provided in 

Application Checklists. 

B. An additional CAD file of the Concept Plan may be 

submitted as a supplement to required materials. If 

submitted, the CAD file should be in a format that is 

acceptable to Jumeirah Village LLC, including file format, 

separation of design elements into layers, and clean line 

work. 

C. A spreadsheet summary of all development data, in 

compliance with the requirements of this Code (such as 

lot area, built up area and parking provision). 

9.03.02. Plan Review Process 

A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted in 

Figure 9.03, Concept Plan Review Process and discussed 

throughout Section 9, Administration and Procedures. 

B. The Development Code Administrator shall review the 

application in its ability to meet the vision of the Jumeirah 

Village Master Plan and the requirements of this Code. 

If all requirements are met, the Development Code 

Administrator shall approve the application. If additional 

information is needed, the Administrator shall request 

additional information. 

C. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the 

applicant of final action, including approval or denial of 

the application. One set of the plans marked as approved 

or denied shall be accompanied by a letter and returned 

to the applicant while the second set shall be similarly 

marked and retained by Jumeirah Village LLC. 

D. The Development Code Administrator reserves the right 

to approve a Concept Plan with conditions, assuming 

that such conditions serve to bring the project into 

compliance with this Code. 

E. If approval is conditional, the applicant may request a 

meeting with the Development Code Administrator to 

discuss the conditions and request reconsideration. 

Following further review, the Development Code 

Administrator shall notify the applicant of revisions, if 

any, to the final action. 

9.03.03. Time 

A. The Development Code Administrator shall approve or 

deny a Concept Plan within 10 working days of receipt 

of the application and determination of completeness. 

Notification of approval or denial shall be made within 

5 working days of final action, for a total of 15 working 

days. 

B. Upon approval, the applicant shall have no more than 

3 months to submit a Site Plan application. Following 3 

months, a Concept Plan shall be considered expired. An 

extension of time may be granted by Jumeirah Village 

LLC upon request. 

C. If approval is conditional, the applicant shall be deemed 

to have agreed with all conditions unless, within 15 

working days, the applicant requests a meeting with the 

Development Code Administrator to review the decision. 

D. Within 15 working days of meeting the applicant to 

discuss the conditional approval, the Development Code 



Section 9.04. Site Plan 


A. The applicant shall submit to Jumeirah Village LLC 

two sets of all design materials required in Application 

Checklists as well as the Site Plan Application. 

B. Generally, the Site Plan shall accurately show to scale 

property boundaries, location and dimensions of all 

structures, all building wall elevations and setbacks, 

parking areas, entryways, topography, north orientation, 

Figure 9.03, 

Concept Plan Review Process 


Meeting Stage 

Concept Plan 

Stage 

(Optional) 

Site Plan 

Stage 


Stage 

Yes 

Yes with 

Conditions 

Concept Plan 

Application and 

Materials Submitted 

Review for 

Completeness 

Application Review 

Is More Information 

Needed? 

No 

Yes 

Is the Application 

Approved? 

No 

Letter of 

Rejection 

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



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Figure 9.04, 

Site Plan Review Process 


Meeting Stage 

Concept Plan 

Stage 

(Optional) 

Site Plan 

Stage 


Stage 

Yes 

Yes with 

Conditions 

Site Plan Application 

and Materials 

Submitted 

Review for 

Completeness and 

Modifications 



Needed? 

No 

Yes 

Does the Project 

Require a Variance, 

Exception or 

Conditional Use? 

No 


Approved? 

Yes 

No 

To DRB for 

Consideration 

Letter of 

Rejection 

a description of bulk details, and detailed floor plans. 

A master sign plan and a master landscape and open 

space plan, including irrigation, shall be incorporated 

into the Site Plan Application, Specific requirements are 

provided in Application Checklists. 

C. A CAD file of the Site Plan must be submitted. The CAD 

file should be in a format that is acceptable to Jumeirah 

Village LLC, including file format, separation of design 

elements into layers, and clean line work. 

9.04.02. Minor Modifications to Approved Concept Plan 

The applicant may be permitted to make minor modifications 

to the approved Concept Plan prior to Site Plan application. 

All said modifications should be noted for review by the 

Development Code Administrator. 


A. The approval process shall follow the steps highlighted 

in Figure 9.03, Site Plan Review Process and discussed 

throughout Section 9, Administration and Procedures. 

B. The Development Code Administrator shall review the 

application in its ability to meet the vision of the Jumeirah 

Village - Master Plan and the requirements of this Code. 

If all requirements are met, the Development Code 

Administrator shall approve the application. If additional 

information is needed, the Administrator shall request 

additional information. 

C. The Development Code Administrator shall determine 

if a request for variance or exception is warranted or if 

the project requires approval as a Conditional Use. If so, 

the Administrator will notify the applicant of the need 

for approval by the DRB prior to approval of a Building 

Permit. 

D. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the 






E. The Development Code Administrator shall provide 

the applicant with a list of various additional approvals 

and studies needed prior to Building Permit approval, 

including, if needed, completion of an Environmental 

Impact Assessment (EIA). 

F. The Development Code Administrator reserves the 

right to approve a Site Plan with conditions, assuming 

that such conditions serve to bring the project into 

compliance with this Code. 

G. If approval is conditional, the applicant may request a 

meeting with the Development Code Administrator to 

discuss the conditions and request reconsideration. 

Following further review, the Development Code 



9.04.04. Time 

A. The Development Code Administrator shall approve 

or deny a Site Plan within 15 working days of receipt 




days. 

B. Upon approval, the applicant shall have no more than 3 

months to submit a Building Permit application. Following 

3 months, a Site Plan shall be considered expired. An 



C. If approval is conditional, the applicant shall be deemed 

to have agreed with all conditions unless, within 15 

working days, the applicant requests a meeting with the 

Development Code Administrator to review the decision. 

D. Within 15 working days of meeting the applicant to 

discuss the conditional approval, the Development Code 

Administrator shall notify applicant of any revisions to the 

final action. 

Section 9.05. Building Permit 


A. Generally, the Building Permit shall include final 

drawings and construction documents as needed to 

commence construction. 

B. The Building Permit application and all drawings will be 





accompanied by approval of all additional applications 

and studies, including requirements for Variance, 

Exception or Conditional Use by the DRB. 

C. A CAD file of the Site Plan must be submitted as a 

component of required materials. The CAD file should be 

in a format that is acceptable to Jumeirah Village LLC, 

including file format, separation of design elements into 

layers, and clean line work. 

9.05.02. Minor Modifications to Approved Site Plan 

The applicant may be permitted to make minor modifications 

to the approved Site Plan prior to Building Permit application. 

All said modifications should be noted for review by the 

Development Code Administrator. The Development Code 

Administrator reserves the right to determine that proposed 

changes are beyond “minor modifications” and reject such 

changes. 



in Figure 9.05, Building Permit Review Process and 

discussed throughout Section 9, Administration and 

Procedures. 

B. The Development Code Administrator shall conduct final 

review the application in its ability to meet the vision of 

the Jumeirah Village Master Plan and the requirements 

of this Code. If all requirements are met, the Development 

Code Administrator shall approve the application. If 

additional information is needed, the Administrator shall 

request additional information. 

C. The Development Code Administrator shall notify the 






D. Upon receipt of an approved Building Permit, the 

applicant may begin construction. 

9.05.04. Time 

A. The Development Code Administrator shall approve or 

deny a Building Permit within 15 working days of receipt 




days. 

B. Upon approval, the applicant shall have no more than 3 

months to utilize an approved Building Permit. Following 

3 months, if the applicant has not initiated construction 

or is otherwise unable to prove progress, the Building 

Permit shall be considered expired. An extension of time 

may be granted by Jumeirah Village LLC upon request. 

Section 9.06. Variance 


Generally, the application shall include all materials required 

to indicate the requested variance. If submitted as part of the 

Development Plan process, materials submitted for Site Plan 

review will largely be sufficient. 

9.06.02. General Criteria 

The Development Review Board may issue a variance from 

the requirements of the Development Code if such action is 

not contrary to the interest of residents, investors, employees, 

and guests of Jumeirah Village. The Development Review 

Board must also find that, due to special conditions, literal 

enforcement of the Development Code would result in undue 

and unnecessary hardship based upon the following criteria: 

A. Extraordinary conditions regarding the specific land 

involved are such that strict enforcement of this Code 

would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of the 

land. 

B. The Variance would not be detrimental to the health, 

welfare, safety, morals, order, convenience, or prosperity 

of surrounding residents, investors, employees, and 

guests of Jumeirah Village. 

C. The conditions are unique to this site and do not apply to 

other locations found in the same Zone. 

D. The extraordinary conditions have not been created as a 

result of actions by the applicant. 

E. The Variance would be consistent with the spirit and 

intent of the Jumeirah Village Master Plan and this Code. 

F. Condition of the site and enforcement of this Code would 

prohibit or unreasonably restrict use of the land. 

Figure 9.05, 

Building Permit Review Process 


Meeting Stage 

Concept Plan 

Stage 

(Optional) 

Site Plan 

Stage 


Stage 




Review for 

Completeness and 

Modifications 



Needed? 

No 

Yes 

Have all Additional 

Approvals been 

Obtained? 

Yes 


Approved? 

No 

Yes 

No 

Letter of 

Rejection 

Building 

Permit 

Granted 




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Figure 9.06, 

Development Review Board Process 


Meeting Stage 

Concept Plan 

Stage 

(Optional) 

Site Plan 

Stage 


Stage 

Yes 

Yes with 

Conditions 

Variance, Exception 

or Conditional Use 



Review for 

Completeness 

Review Application 

and Generate Report 

for DRB 


Needed? 

No 

Yes 

Does DRB Determine 

that Application 

Meets Criteria? 

No 

Yes 


Approved? 

Letter of 

Rejection 

9.06.03. Variance Process 


in Figure 9.06, Development Review Board Process and 


Procedures. 

B. The Development Code Administrator shall complete a 

report to the Development Review Board including an 

overview of the request for Variance, 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. 


applicant in writing of final action, including approval or 

denial of the application. 

E. The Development Review Board reserves the right to 

approve a Variance with conditions, safeguards or 

restrictions as needed to address any adverse impacts 

resulting from the Variance. 

9.06.04. 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 Variance 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 

Variance. Following 3 months, if the applicant has not 

initiated construction or is otherwise unable to prove 

progress, the Variance shall be considered expired. An 



Section 9.07. Exception 



to indicate the requested exception. If submitted as part of 

the Development Plan process, materials submitted for Site 

Plan review will largely be sufficient. 


The Development Review Board may issue an exception from 

the requirements of the Development Code if such action is 

not contrary to the interest of residents, investors, employees, 

and guests of Jumeirah Village. The Development Review 

Board must also find that special conditions proposed by 

the applicant, while not in compliance with all requirements 

of the Development Code, are more or equally appropriate 

toward meeting the spirit of the Master Plan and this Code. 

Approval of the exception shall be based upon the following 

criteria: 

A. The proposed project remains compatible with 

surrounding land uses and 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 literal 

enforcement of existing requirements. 

C. The extraordinary conditions proposed by the applicant 

are unique to the project or the site. 

D. The exception would be consistent with the spirit and 

intent of the Jumeirah Village Master Plan and this Code. 

9.07.03. Exception Process 




Procedures. 

B. The Development Code Administrator shall complete a 

report to the Development Review Board including an 

overview of the request for Exception, a recommendation 

of approval or denial, and proposed findings of fact to 





support the recommendation. 








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 






on the application for Exception within 15 working days 

of receiving the report from the Development Code 






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 



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. 

Section 9.08. Conditional Use 



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. 


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 




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. 








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 






on the application for Conditional Use within 15 working 

days of receiving the report from the Development Code 






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. 


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. 

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 


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 


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. 


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 


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 


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 


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 

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 


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. The Development Code Administrator is hereby 

authorized to immediately suspend activities without 

notice that cause imminent destruction of property or 

injury to persons. 

9.11.04. Penalties 

Jumeirah Village LLC reserves the right to take all appropriate 

actions and initiate proceedings to prevent unlawful 

construction, to recover damages, or to restrain, correct, or 

abate any violation of this Code. One or more of the following 

penalties may be assessed against any person involved with 

violations of this Code: 

A. Removal or correction of the violation at the owner’s 

expense. 

B. A fine of up to Dhs. 1,000 for each day that a violation 

exists after the specified reasonable time provided by the 

Notice of Intent has expired, as calculated from the date 

of issuance. 

C. A one time fine for each occurrence of a violation 

including: 

• 1,000 Dhs. upon the initial occurrence 

• 2,000 Dhs. upon the second occurrence 

• 3,000 Dhs. upon the third occurrence 

• 10,000 Dhs. upon any subsequent occurrences. 

D. Discontinuance of utility services until the violation has 

been addressed to the satisfaction of Jumeirah Village 

LLC. 

E. Removal of a consultant from the register of consultants 

licensed to perform work in Jumeirah Village. 

F. In the case of a violation which endangers public health 

or safety, arrest and detention for a period of time 

established by a court of jurisdiction. 




D E F I N I T I O N S 

10. Definitions 

d e f i n i t i o n s 

Abutting: A common border with or being separated from 

such common border only by a roadway, easement or rightof-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. 

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 


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 


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.



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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. 

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. 

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.





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.



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a p p l i c at i o n c h e c k l i s t s 

Application Checklists 

Development Intent Questionnaire Contents 

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General Applicant Information 

Applicant information to include: 

1. Name 

2. Contact information (address, telephone, fax, email) 

3. Expatriate Status 

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) 

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) 

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. 

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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. 

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 

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. 

Master Form Contents 

General requirements: 

A. 2 copies of all materials 

B. Drawings clearly labeled in the lower right hand corner 

C. Drawings to be folded to A4 size with labels clearly 

visible 

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General Applicant Information 

Applicant information to include: 

15. Name 

16. Contact information (address, telephone, fax, email) 

17. Expatriate Status 

18. Development Application Tracking Number 

Sponsor Information 

If applicant is an expatriate, sponsor information is 

required, including: 

19. Name of Agent/Sponsor 

20. Contact Information for Agent/Sponsor (address, 

telephone, fax, email) 

Action Requested 

Actions may include Approval for Concept Plan, Site 

Plan, Building Permit, Variance, Exception, Conditional 

Use, Development Code Text Amendment, or Zoning Map 

Amendment 

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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Project Type 

Indicate the type of project expected to be developed 

according to: 

23. Type of Structure (Villa, Townhome, Mid-Rise, Tower, 

low scale retail, public or civic) 

24. Type of Activities (Residential, Entertainment, 

Restaurant, Hotel, General Retail, Office, Service, 

Recreation, Education, Institutional, Other) 

25. If one or more of uses is expected to be a hotel, the 

number of units, staff and food outlets should be 

provided. 

Concept 

Discussion of the concept for the project as it has 

evolved through the Pre-Application and Development 

Plan process. 

Certifications 

Indication of the seal and certification of all architects, 

engineers and other allied professionals involved 

with the project as licensed and registered to work in 

Jumeirah Village and certifying the authenticity, quality 

and preparation of submitted documents. 

A P P L I C AT I O N C H E C K L I S T S



A P P L I C AT I O N C H E C K L I S T S 

Concept Plan Checklist 

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Master Application Form 

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Notation of materials to be used on site including type, color, texture, transparency, and location 


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Design Statement 

The applicant discussing the impact of the project on Jumeirah Village. and the methods used to meet the vision of the 

Master Plan and meet the Eight Principles guiding community design 

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Floor and roof plans (scale of 1:200) indicating each roof and floor, proposed uses, roof gardens, penthouses and 

location of mechanical equipment 

Calculations of Floor Area Ratio and Maximum Lot Coverage 

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Documentation 

Table of architects, engineers, contractors and other allied professionals to be working on the project and certification that 

they have been licensed and registered by Jumeirah Village LLC 

o Layout Plan (Scale of 1:1,000) 

o Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date 

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Location of lot in relation to Jumeirah Village, adjacent streets and surrounding development 

Zone in which project and surrounding sites are located 

o Site Plan (Scale of 1:200) 


o Conceptual Parking and Loading Plan (scale of 1:200) 


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Calculations indicating the total number of parking spaces anticipated for the project, the number of on-street spaces 

adjacent to the project, and number of bicycle units supported 

Site plan and elevations as needed to indicate conceptual 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 

Location and design of loading areas 

Space for vehicle stacking, if needed 

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Site dimensions, lot description and reference coordinates 

Street pavement lines 

Build-to line and setbacks 

Location of proposed primary and accessory buildings 

Location and measure of parking area, type of parking and points of access 

Location of services and facilities such as refuse containers and complimentary fencing/screening 

Existing features and proposed alterations to structures or other features of the site 

Existing and proposed site contours 

Conceptual Architectural Details 


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Perspective or elevation renderings clearly showing the proposed style, appearance and form of all buildings and 

improvements 

Description of techniques used to meet Form standards of the Development Code (including bulk, articulation and 

differentiation) 

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 Conceptual Master Sign Plan (scale of 1:200) 


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Calculations indicating the amount of sign space and type of permitted signs available to the project 

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) 


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Calculations of required landscaping and fencing 

Site Plan indicating the anticipated location, materials and type of landscape and fencing treatment, including roof 

gardens, plazas, courtyards, and open spaces 

If fencing is required, the type of fencing that is to be employed, including materials and location 

Service Requirement 

Estimated infrastructural requirements to support staff, utilities and facilities 

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 

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Optional CAD files



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Site Plan Checklist 

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Master Application Form 

Design Statement 

The applicant discussing the impact of the project on Jumeirah Village and the methods used to meet the vision of the 

Master Plan and meet the Eight Principles guiding community design 

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Detailed Architectural Details 


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Perspective or elevation renderings clearly showing the proposed style, appearance and form of all buildings and 

improvements 


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Documentation 

Table of architects, engineers, contractors and other allied professionals to be working on the project and certification that 

they have been licensed and registered by Jumeirah Village LLC 

Layout Plan 

If the project required a Concept Plan, then the Layout Plan for the Site Plan approval shall be the same with changes 

incorporated from the Concept Plan process 

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Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date 

Location of lot in relation to Jumeirah Village , adjacent streets and surrounding development 

Zone in which project and surrounding sites are located 

o Site Plan (Scale of 1:200) 

If the project required a Concept Plan, then the Site Plan shall be the same with changes incorporated from the Concept 

Plan process 

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Detailed Description of techniques used to meet Form standards of the Development Code (including bulk, articulation 

and differentiation) 

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 

such as refuse areas. All indoor and outdoor spaces shall be clearly delineated, including roof gardens and other 

required spaces. 

Detailed elevations (scale of 1:100) of all building faces for each structure including delineation of podium, shaft (lower, 

middle and upper sections) and top 

Two or more sections (scale of 1:100) drawn at right angles through each structure and indicating internal and 

external floor levels, window sill heights, parapet heights, penthouses, roof gardens, mechanical equipement, and the 

relationship to surrounding structures 

Detailed drawings shall include location of fences, walls, parking areas, signs, landscaping and lighting for purposes of 

context and review 

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Plan Title, Scale, North Arrow, Project Name, Address of Site, Applicant Name, Date 

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Samples of materials to be used on site including type, color, texture, transparency, and location 

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Site dimensions, lot description and reference coordinates 

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Calculations of Total Floor Area, Floor Area Ratio and Maximum Lot Coverage 

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Street pavement lines 

Build-to line and setbacks 

o Detailed Parking Plan (scale 1:100) 


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Location of proposed primary and accessory buildings 

Location and measure of parking area, type of parking and points of access 

Location of services and facilities such as refuse containers and complimentary fencing/screening 

Existing features and proposed alterations to structures or other features of the site 

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 

access way that leads to a street 

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Calculations indicating the total number of parking spaces anticipated for the project, the number of on-street spaces 

adjacent to the project, and number of bicycle units supported 

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 

Location and design of loading areas 

Space for vehicle stacking, if needed 

o Detailed Master Sign Plan (scale 1:100) 


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Calculations indicating the amount of sign space and type of permitted signs available to the project 

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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 

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A single elevation depicting each permanent sign




o Detailed Master Landscaped Plan (scale of 1:100) 


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Calculations of required landscaping and fencing 

Schedule of plants and materials to be incorporated into the project including name, quantity and reference to the 

Landscape Master Plan 

Site plan and section detail of location of landscape treatments, including trees, shrubs, ground cover and lawns 

Location and section detail of hard surface materials, water features and fencing to be located on the project site 


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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 

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Monthly projected irrigation water consumption figures covering the effect of leaching and other off-season practices 

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. 

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. 

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Electricity Calculations and Diagrams 

o Final electricity load calculations for the development expressed in kVA 

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Detailed electrical diagrams indicating details of distribution and circuit breakers 

Refuse Plan 

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

Construction Schedule 

o Proposed time schedule for completion of the project as initiated upon receiving an approved Building Permit 

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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

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