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Urban Code for Wadi Hanifah within blocks No. 2351/6 and 2351/7 at Laban District

Urban Code for Wadi Hanifah within blocks No. 2351/6 and 2351/7 at Laban District

17 April, 2025

This section of the Wadi Hanifah Urban Code details the standards and regulations applicable specifically to Blocks No. 2351/6 and 2351/7 within Laban District. This covers the general provisions for all buildings, the specific provisions governing residential and commercial apartment buildings and villas, and the design guidelines uniquely applied to land parcels within these two blocks.

The Wadi Hanifah Urban Code – covering the wadi, its tributaries, and surrounding lands – is a comprehensive regulatory framework developed by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). Aligned with international best practice, the code defines a unified architectural identity and ensures that new development integrates seamlessly with the public realm. It sets clear, detailed standards for the design and execution of buildings, roads, sidewalks, landscaping, and construction methods throughout the wadi corridor and adjacent lands.

The Code guides the urban fabric and building façades while offering design options that align new development with the area’s natural setting and heritage – particularly in Diriyah and its environs. By promoting traditional features such as the fina’ (internal courtyard), it encourages development patterns that enhance quality of life, reinforce local identity, provide privacy, and improve space efficiency.