Riyadh Municipality adopts new regulations for urban planning
The regulations require real estate developers to complete all infrastructure and public space elements before starting construction, the ministry stated on X platform.
The regulations include paving works, electricity, water, sewage, storm drainage, park establishment, lighting, internet, landscaping, public spaces, street planning, street furniture, sidewalks and pathways for pedestrians and cyclists, and street and road name signage.
The municipality indicated that the regulations aim to develop all infrastructure elements to enhance the quality of services provided, ensure service delivery before construction begins to reduce repeated excavation works, humanize residential neighborhoods, and provide public space areas.
The targeted groups are engineering offices and real estate development entities, the ministry added.
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