25 thousand riyals fine per unit… Severe penalties for violating building zoning – Urgent
Updating the sanctions list for , adding a the building permit, as part of its efforts to regulate the urban environment and ensure the safety of facilities, and adherence to approved municipal regulations and licenses.
It indicated that the penalties include imposing a financial fine ranging from 5 thousand to 25 thousand riyals for the violating unit, with the violator obligated to remove the violation at his expense.
Zoning violation The building is divided into units
In cases where it is not possible to remove the violation from a structural standpoint due to its impact on the safety of the building, the violator shall be punished by paying half the cost of the building in question, obligated to correct it and remove the damage, provided that he submits a certificate from a qualified engineering office approved by the Ministry proving the safety of the constructed facilities.
The Ministry indicated that this practice leads to It has negative impacts on the urban fabric of cities, causing a disconcerting increase in population densities, in addition to a direct impact on basic services and parking in the streets surrounding those buildings.
She explained that the violator is given a period of 60 days to correct the situation after being notified of the existence of the violation, in accordance with the legal procedures adopted to ensure that violations are addressed without harming the safety of the buildings or Its residents, stressing the need to expedite the correction of building zoning violations to avoid fines.
Building Zoning
She stated that updating the regulations aims to limit irregular practices that result in dividing buildings or residential apartments without obtaining the required licenses, which contributes to improving the urban environment, eliminating harm to residents, and ensuring Quality of implementation and structural safety.
It is noteworthy that updating the list of penalties for building violations and dividing buildings into unlicensed units comes within the ongoing efforts to develop municipal and regulatory systems, seeking to raise the level of compliance and improve the urban environment in cities.
It called on owners and investors to adhere to the regulations before implementing any division or modification works in Buildings.
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