The Jeddah Municipality is responsible for organizing and planning the city. Including identifying the types of land allocated by use.
The following is a detailed explanation of the types of land allocated by the Jeddah Municipality. with a focus on more professional terminology:
1. Residential land:
- Low Density Residential (S1): This land is zoned for low-density housing. It is characterized by wide green spaces and wide streets.
- Medium Density Residential (Q2): This land is zoned for medium-density housing. It is characterized by green spaces and medium-width streets.
- High Density Residential (Q3): This land is zoned for high-density housing. It is characterized by limited green spaces and narrow streets.
- Residential-Commercial (R/C): These lands are zoned for the construction of residential buildings with shops on the ground floor.
- Villas (P): These plots are for the construction of standalone villas.
2. Commercial land:
- Local Commercial (T1): These lands are designated for the construction of small shops that meet the needs of residential neighborhoods.
- Regional Commercial (T2): These lands are designated for the construction of medium-sized shops that cater to the needs of larger areas.
- Central Commercial (T3): These lands are dedicated to building large commercial centers that meet the needs of the entire city.
- Commercial/Services (C/S): These lands are allocated for the construction of commercial buildings with services such as parking lots and utilities.
3. Industrial land:
- Light Industrial (p. 1): These lands are allocated for the construction of light factories that do not cause any pollution to the environment.
- Medium Industrial (p. 2): These lands are earmarked for the construction of medium-sized factories that cause limited environmental pollution.
- Heavy Industrial (p. 3): These lands are earmarked for the construction of heavy factories that cause significant environmental pollution.
4. Administrative land:
- Administrative (E): These lands are allocated for the construction of administrative buildings such as ministries and government departments.
5. Agricultural land:
- Agricultural (g): These lands are dedicated to agriculture and animal husbandry.
6. Land for services:
- Services (X): These lands are designated for the construction of public facilities such as hospitals, schools, and parks.
7. Land for recreation:
- Recreation (TR): These lands are designated for the construction of recreational facilities such as parks, gardens, and theaters.
8. Land dedicated to education:
- Education (P): These lands are dedicated to building schools and universities.
9. Land dedicated to health:
- Health (R): These lands are allocated for the construction of hospitals and health centers.
10. Land allocated to endowments:
- Waqf (f): These lands are dedicated to building charitable projects such as mosques and orphanages.
11. Land earmarked for investment:
- Investment (X/Y): These lands are allocated to build various investment projects such as hotels and commercial centers.
Note:
- The types of land allocated may vary from city to city.
- Be sure to check the Jeddah Municipality’s Building and Construction Regulations for the latest information.
