MID RISE Code

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community.
B. The site or sites involved in the proposed amendment are
more suitable for uses and standards permitted in the
proposed Zone than in the current Zone.
C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Master
Plan and will not adversely impact the mobility and
infrastructure systems of Jumeirah Village.
D. The proposed change in the Zoning Map will remain
compatible with the character of the surrounding area.
9.10.03. Amendment Process
A. The Development Code Administrator shall complete
a report to the Development Review Board including
an overview of the request for amendment, including a
recommendation regarding the proposed amendment
and potential impacts.
B. The Development Review Board shall consider the
recommendation of the Development Code Administrator
and determine to approve, reject or modify the proposed
amendment.
C. If the request to amend the Zoning Map was submitted
by an applicant for Development Plan approval, the
Development Code Administrator shall notify the
applicant in writing of final action, including approval or
denial of the amendment.
9.10.04. Time
Upon approval, an amendment to the Development shall
take place immediately upon final action by the Development
Review Board.
Section 9.11. Enforcement
9.11.01. Compliance Required
A. No person may use, occupy, or develop land, buildings
or other structures, or authorize or permit the use,
occupancy, or development of land, buildings or other
structures except in accordance with all applicable
provisions of this Code.
B. The developer of any building or land in violation of this
Code, as well as any architect, builder, contractor or
other professional consultant who may have assisted or
contributed to such violation shall be considered guilty of
a violation of this Code.
C. Any use, arrangement or construction differing from
officially approved plans shall be deemed in violation of
this Code.
9.11.02. Responsibility for Enforcement
A. The Development Code Administrator is given authority
on behalf of Jumeirah Village LLC to enforce the
requirements of this Code, including the ability to
monitor all development and operation of activities
within Jumeirah Village. Jumeirah Village LLC shall have
ultimate authority for enforcement and shall impose
penalties for violation of this Code as appropriate.
B. Any individual may make the Development Code
Administrator aware of potential violations. To investigate
a complaint, the Development Code Administrator
must be provided a detailed account of the violation,
the period of occurrence and, if possible, the alleged
responsible parties. All complaints shall be maintained
on record by the Development Code Administrator.
9.11.03. Notice of Intent
A. Upon determination of a violation, the Development
Code Administrator shall give notice to the individual or
individuals responsible for said violation with instructions
for discontinuance and compliance. The Administrator
shall provide a reasonable time for compliance.
B. 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.
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