Greater Amman Interim Industrial Land Policy

Greater Amman
Greater Amman Municipality
Interim IndustrialMunicipality
Land Policy
Metropolitan Growth
Development Manual
Strategy

PMU
August 18, 2007

Table of Contents

MESSAGE from the MAYOR C INTERIM DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS 48
Preface C.1 Introduction & Overview
C.2 Industrial Land Use Designations
A INTRODUCTION 1 C.3 Building Envelope Standards
C.4 Design Guidelines
A.1 ILP Intent, Goals & Objectives C.5 Parking Requirements
A.2 ILP Principles & Policies C.6 Environmental Requirements
A.3 Interim ILP Area Locations C.7 Legal Non Conforming
A.4 Sahab – Al Mouwaqer Industrial Area C.8 Alternative Compliance
A.5 Al Qastal Industrial Area
A.6 Al Jeezah Industrial Area
D INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 75
B INDUSTRIAL AREA CONCEPT 33 D.1 Application Process Overview
PLANS D.2 Pre-application Consultation
D.3 Design Review
B.1 Purpose & Content D.4 Detailed Technical Review
B.2 Sahab – Al Mouwaqer Industrial Area D.5 Development Charges & Agreements
B.3 Al Qastal Industrial Area
B.4 Al Jeezah Industrial Area APPENDICIES
1. Project Team: Amman Commission
Master Plan - Project Management Unit
2. Transportation: Interim Policy Guidelines for Arterial,
Collector, and Local Road Elements &
Functional Classification System

Interim Industrial Lands Policy i

Message from the Mayor
Industrial investment is one of the cornerstones for the sustainable
development of the Greater Amman Municipality. We have a rapidly
expanding community with a population that will grow from 2.2 M to
approximately 6.3 M by 2025; this, coupled with anticipated industrial
investment of JD4 billion over this period, will require approximately
20,000 dunums of industrial land.
At the present time, industrial land development is
generally happening in an ad hoc manner, particularly in the south-
eastern area of the newly expanded Metro Amman. It has caused
issues related to land use conflict, environmental degradation and
inadequate transportation and other infrastructure services. Both
residents, land owners and investors have expressed concern with
this trend. In response GAM has made the preparation of an Interim
Policy for Industrial Lands a priority to address these issues. This
document is a draft of this Policy, which was prepared in consultation
with stakeholders and is released for public review and comment.
GAM is also preparing a Metro Growth Strategy that will address the
overall growth policy for the community. The Interim Industrial Land
Policy will be input into this Strategy which will be completed by the
end of 2007. I encourage you to review this document and provide us
with your comments.
Yours truly,

Omar Maani
Mayor of Amman

Interim Industrial Lands Policy ii

Preface
Directing Industrial Growth
The ILP addresses growing concerns
about the spread of industrial lands into
areas without adequate infrastructure
and lacking sufficient regard for adjacent
land uses .
The ILP is the third phase of the Master
Plan Project that will provide direction for
growth in Amman that provides a
balance of jobs to future housing.

Places of Employment Drive Growth in Amman

Interim Industrial Lands Policy iii

A. Introduction

A.1 ILP Intent, Goals & Objectives
A.2 ILP Principles & Policies
A.3 Interim ILP Area Locations
A.4 Sahab - Al Mouwaqer Industrial Area
A.5 Al Qastal Industrial Area
A.6 Al Jeezah Industrial Area

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A.1 ILP Goals & Objectives
Interim Industrial Lands Policy (ILP)
This ILP is a plan and set of policies, for application in an interim period, that provides an approach,
methodology, process, and spatial plan for locating and regulating Industrial development proposals in
the expansion area in a way that protects communities within Amman’s Metropolitan Area – until
completion of the Metro Growth Strategy. The ILP introduces interim elements (Transportation
Framework, Protected Area Framework, Industrial Land Regulation, Reformed Zoning, Reformed
Development Review, Development Charges) that will become permanent, in modified form, of the
Metro Growth Strategy.
The ILP supports the achievement of this intent by planning
General Intent of ILP: Industrial development that:
The ILP seeks to strike a reasonable Is flexible to meet the dynamic needs of industry that is
balance between the requirements of well supported by infrastructure to attract future investment
the industrial community and the overall
growth objectives of the capital city by Has a servicing plan to efficiently phase servicing
providing: components so that GAM is not overstretched by servicing
commitments.
Developers with Reasonable
Certainty – comprising a clear set of Provides for safe and efficient transportation access,
rules and procedures for location of including public transit, and sufficient on-site parking.
investment, approvals and design Protects Amman’s natural and cultural heritage features
requirements
Provides for housing and residential amenities near
The Public with Benefits – including locations of employment.
protection of stable communities,
access to new infrastructure including Respects existing non-industrial uses by ensuring
transportation and transit adequate buffering from industrial uses.

Interim Industrial Lands Policy 2

A.1 ILP Goals & Objectives
ILP Goals and Objectives:
Identify Industrial Areas in the Amman Metropolitan Area, with an emphasis on industrial land, that build
on national, regional and local economic strengths and are suitable for existing land-use and potential
demands from the economic sector.
Ensure Industrial Area land meets the intent and overall growth direction of the Metro Growth Strategy
(iteratively until release of Metro Strategy)
Identify Industrial Area land requirements to adequately meet future growth and development prospects
to 2025
Prepare an industrial land strategy to guide the use and development of future industrial land

Specifically:
Analysis of economic and social trends at a variety of scales
Identify industrial land use classifications for use in zoning amendments
Prepare a GAM regulation for implementation of Industrial Area strategy
Review coordination requirements with other agencies responsible for
industrial approvals
Create a new framework for sharing the cost of infrastructure, in an
equitable way, between the investor and the community



A. Consistent Supply for Industrial Development
Growth in Amman requires a consistent and dependable supply of industrial land to meet current
and future demand. In doing so, land availability must fulfill both investment and employment
projections. A variety of development lots must also be available within Amman’s industrial land
capacity to facilitate growth. Amman will facilitate supply by ensuring:

Proposed industrial areas will meet the long term (i.e., to 2025) employment needs of the city.
Proposed industrial areas will be planned in order to accommodate a variety of industrial users and
changing production demands.
Enough industrial land will be available to moderate land cost variations


B. Land Use Compatibility
Emerging industrial areas require appropriate control measures to minimize negative impacts on existing
communities and other non-industrial uses while at the same time having the security of long term
protection from encroachment from other uses. ILP development must:
Designate industrial areas and implement Regulation to minimize encroachment and complaints by
non-industrial uses
Have adequate control and mitigation of point source pollution as well as noise, dust, and odour
emissions at different levels according to industrial use classification.
Use sufficient buffers, set-backs and environmental controls to reduce impacts on surrounding uses
and/or quality of life of residents and employees.



C. Transportation & Transit
Amman is the economic driver of Jordan commanding approximately 90% of investment in the
country. Growth within the Metropolitan Area requires sufficient transportation capacity for the
shipment of goods and materials and circulation of people getting to and from work. ILP
development must:
Be accessible by private transportation for both movement of goods and people.
Have sufficient public transit for workers and their families.
Have sufficient parking, access and servicing lanes to ensure safe and effective movement of goods.
Take full advantage of infrastructure developments in the Metro Area, including the ADC, proposed
commuter and freight rail, road improvements, and transit corridors.

D. Serviceability
Amman will attract investment and provide stable growth through planning and provision of services that
maximize productivity of existing industry and create an investment climate attractive to new business in
the industrial sector. ILP development will:

Be accessible by existing servicing or of sufficient size to warrant servicing within GAM network.
Have a schedule for future infrastructure improvements
Designate service areas and staging for future infrastructure


E. Clustering and Marketing
Locating industry in Amman requires respecting the current industrial fabric to build off local economies as
well as providing alternative locations to meet changing needs of industrial production. Where possible
existing industrial areas will be clustered to more effectively service and protect these areas from non-
industrial uses. A range of location options and block size flexibility offer industrialists options in choosing
where to locate different types of businesses. To this end, ILP will:
Work, to the extent these principles allow, for new industrial areas to respect the existing industrial
fabric
Minimize potential intrusions into existing industrial areas
Offer a range of block size and accessibility options
Intensify, where possible, use of existing industrial areas (either currently zoned or predominate
industrial use in unzoned areas) to ensure compatibility with future Metro Growth Strategy targets

F. Natural Heritage
Amman’s industrial areas need to do their part towards creation of healthier communities and conservation
of Amman’s variety of ecosystems. Amman’s industrial areas need to conserve water sources and ensure
safeguards against water contamination. Mitigation measures need to take a long term view towards the
protection, conservation, enhancement, and wise use of valuable natural resources of land, air and water for
current and future generations. ILP areas will:
Designate components of a Natural Heritage System that will preserve identified natural features.
Minimize impacts on natural heritage areas through appropriate, buffers, set-backs, environmental
controls and servicing requirements (e.g., stormwater management).



G. Cultural Heritage
Amman serves as a gateway to many significant antiquity and cultural heritage sites in and around
the metropolitan area. Many of Amman’s industrial areas share the same access roads as
heritage sites requiring careful attention to both infrastructure alignments and appropriate land use
controls to minimize impacts on heritage sites and corridors. To this end ILP will:

Minimize impacts on cultural heritage features through appropriate, buffers, set-backs, environmental
controls and servicing requirements (e.g., stormwater management).
Safeguard landscape heritage features, view corridors and other significant heritage components that
add to Amman’s rich historic tapestry.

H. Agricultural Areas
Some of Jordan’s best agriculture land and sites of agricultural production are located within Amman’s
metropolitan area. These areas require conservation in order to ensure food security as well as to promote
local agricultural business. Balancing needs of urban growth and rural lifestyle is a key component of the
industrial lands policy. To this end, the ILP must:

Minimize loss of prime agricultural land in rain-fed areas
Be closely clustered so as to offset future loss of agricultural land and to provide firm boundaries for
the development limits



I. Live/Work
Planning for a strong and competitive economy in Amman requires an urban development form
that is attractive to investors and employees of value-added industry by integrating places of work
with communities that offer a range of housing, social facilities and other amenities essential to
day to day life. ILP areas will:

Be located near housing, commercial areas, social facilities, recreation facilities, open space areas,
and other amenities that attract industry and skilled workers.
Offer opportunities for greenfield development in proximity to existing industrial areas and
communities and/or areas of future infrastructure development.


Area Location Evaluation Matrix A.2 ILP Principles & Policies


A.3 Interim Area Locations

Existing Industrial Areas



Industrial Applications



Criteria for Selection Of Interim Industrial Areas
Suitability for Industrial Development –
Adequate Supply and flexibility to meet industrial
needs to 2025

Land Use Compatibility: Minimize Impacts
between industrial and non-industrial users

Access To Existing / Future Transit & Major
Roads

Clustering and Marketability – Proximity to Area 1
Existing Industry and Exposure for New Types of
Industry

Servicing Efficiency: Utilize Existing Services
and/or Clustering Users to Reduce Servicing Area 2
Costs

Protected Areas – Retain natural, cultural and
agricultural features, where possible Area 3

Live/Work – Co-locate Employment in proximity
to Housing Communities


A.3 Interim Industrial Area Locations

Area 1 – Sahab-Al Mouwaqer


Area 2 – Al-Qastal



Area 3 – Al
Jeezah


A.4 Area 1: Sahab - Al-Mouwager Industrial Area

Area 1 is located in the east of
Amman, cradled between the
industrial center of Sahab and
Town of Al Mouwaqer. Land
around the Sahab – Al
Mouwager corridor is under
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consistent pressure for industrial
development due to its relative
smooth topography, access to
points north, east and south and
up until recently relatively
minimal compatibility issues.
The concept plan for the Sahab
Al-Mouwaqer corridor requires
allowances for expansion of
existing residential communities
and a tightening of industrial
uses to ensure mutual benefit
and assurance of long term
viability.


A.4 Area 1: Sahab - Al-Mouwager Corridor



Built Areas



Current Subdivision
& Zoning



Natural and Cultural
Heritage and Existing
Agriculture



Existing and
Proposed Industry


A.5 Area 2: Al Qastal
Area I.2 is located at Al-Qastal, east of the
Airport Corridor and immediately north of
the Queen Alia Airport. Designated in
1998, this industrial area will serve as a
future employment hub in the south of
GAM. The airport area serves as an
international gateway and is a major
attraction for a variety of industrial uses
due to international connections, high
visibility and degree of existing and
proposed infrastructure serving the
airport and surrounding area.

2



Built Areas Current Subdivision & Zoning



Mushatta
Castle
Heritage and Existing
Agriculture



Mushatta
Castle
Existing and Proposed
Industry


A.6 Area 3: Al Jeezah
Area I.3 is located south of the Town of Al-Jeezah and west of the Airport Road. Serving the
southern portion of Jeezah, this employment hub will continue to serve existing industry and
future demand as new developments such as the Tameer Residential City come on line. Due
to its current industrial character, this area offers a mix of industrial within close proximity to
housing, transportation and future improvements in transit options,

3



Built Area Current Subdivision & Zoning



Heritage and
Existing Agriculture



Existing and Proposed
Industry


B. Area Concept Plans

B.1 Purpose & Content
B.2 Sahab - Al Mouwaqer Concept Plan
B.3 Al Qastal Concept Plan
B.4 Al Jeezah Concept Plan

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B.1 Purpose & Content
Purpose of Industrial Area Concept Plans (IACP)
The Industrial Area Concept Plans serve as guidelines and ‘Instructions’ that will elaborate the
forthcoming Interim Zoning Regulations including the Industrial Areas Zoning Maps. In concert with the
policies and regulations, the IACPs demonstrate the intent of ILP. The specific purposes of the IACPs
are as follows:
Illustrate the fundamental planning concepts and principles described in Section A
Provide the basis for evaluating project proposals in Section D
Illustrate the application of Interim Regulations including zoning limits in Section C
Propose a transportation structure within which individual projects can be located
Provide a basis for estimating servicing and infrastructure costs and requirements
Provide a basis for Developers to evaluate project viability and marketability in each Industrial
Area

Content of Area Concept Plans:
Road Hierarchy: Arterials, Collectors, Local Roads, etc.
Industrial Land Uses with Areas
Natural Heritage System Land Use Designations


B.2 The Public Realm & Private Development
Industrial Area Concept Plans: The Public Realm
The Area Concept Plans provide a Public Framework for Industrial Development and include:
Road Right-Of-Ways: Arterial Roads, Collector Roads, Local Roads, Service Alleys
Natural Heritage System: Wadis, Steep Slopes, Ridgelines, Forests, Parks, etc.
Servicing: servicing staging areas and utility corridors will be shown in final plans

Industrial Area Concept Plans: Private Development
The Industrial Area Concept Plans regulate private industrial development within the Public Framework
including:
Access: provide direct access to adjacent higher-capacity roads and pedestrian routes
Land Use: conceptual Industrial Land Use Designations
Parking: provide adequate on-site parking for residents and visitors
Site Servicing and Access: provide logical locations for the servicing of industrial buildings
Natural Heritage Retention: identify areas requiring mitigation measures to prevent natural heritage
impacts


B.2 The Public Realm: Transportation

GAM Transportation Framework
Expressways & Transit Corridors
Interim Industrial Areas Sahab-Al
Mouwaqer, Al Qastal, & Al Jeezah
overlap with existing and proposed
elements of the GAM Transportation
Framework including motorways,
expressways and arterials. Regional
transit designations will be completed
with the forthcoming Metro Growth
Strategy and emphasize development of
BRT corridors. The planning and
development of the Interim Industrial
Areas will incorporate the intersecting
transportation elements shown as part of
the public realm in anticipation of the
Metro Growth Transportation
Framework.

Note: Conceptual Map Only – Routes &
Designations may Change



Public Realm: Road Hierarchy
The Industrial Areas will be accessed
by both Expressways and Arterials.
Each Area Concept Plan contains a
proposed network of Collectors,
Arterials, and Expressways or
Motorways.
30 m The Developer will be required to pay
40 m a proportional share of costs of
building this network. The designs
Collectors Arterials - Transit Roads illustrated on this and the following
page are preliminary but are
24 m RoW 36m RoW with median and indicative of the concept and
boulevards standards intended. (next page)
2 lanes of travel in each
direction with boulevards and heavy traffic volumes conveyed
optional median Intersection and site access
signal or roundabout junction control
requirements are elaborated within
no parking unless impact can be
demonstrated to be minimal direct site access discouraged GAM’s Interim Guidelines for Site
prioritized transit with option for Access and Circulation. Appendix 2
moderate traffic volumes contains further information on
dedicated lane in each direction with
transit and pedestrians to be Bus Stops & Shelters proposed transportation hierarchy.
accommodated Contact GAM Department of Special
no parking permitted
Projects for further details.
Street trees both sides
3 landscaped tree rows


Public Realm: Road
Hierarchy (cont.)
The emphasis in the roadway
plans and profiles indicated and
the ACP networks in general is on:
10 or 12 m Adequate road widths for
heavy truck traffic
Transit lanes and transit stops
Landscaping with drought
18 or resistant tree species
20 m Street parking (parallel)
Service Alleys Local Roads Grade intersections with
10 or 12 m RoW behind 18m Row or 20m RoW signalization or Stop signs
Industrial Plots Pedestrian friendly features –
1 lane - each direction
sidewalks, islands, crosswalks
1 lane - each direction (or)
2 rows of trees
1 lane - one way (with)
stacking space on one side Parking & Sidewalks on both sides


B.3 Sahab – Al Mouwaqer Industrial Area Concept Plan


B.3 Sahab – Al Mouwaqer Concept Plan
Sahab - Al Mouwaqer Industrial Area
Sub Area 1* Sub Area 2* Sub Area 3* Sub Area 4* Sub Area 5*
Land Use (Dunum s) (Dunum s) (Dunum s) (Dunum s) (Dunum s) Total
Light 483 1,069 722 720 591 3,585
Medium 717 649 571 938 1,448 4,323
Subtotal Gross Land Use Area** 1,200 1,718 1,293 1,658 2,039 7,909
NHS 46 49 35 13 82 223
Arterial and Collector Roads 176 92 160 233 269 929
Sub Area 3 Subtotal NHS + Roads 222 140 194 246 350 1,152
Subtotal Gross Area 1,376 1,810 1,453 1,891 2,307 8,837
Built Land in Designated Areas
Sub Area 2 Light 192 192 40 73 497
Medium 50 229 234 514
Subtotal 0 192 242 269 307 1,011
Vacant Land in Designated Areas
Light 483 877 530 680 518 3,088
Medium 717 649 521 709 1,213 3,809
Sub Area 1 Subtotal 1,200 1,526 1,051 1,389 1,731 6,898
* Would asume aditional 20% reduction for internal infrastructure
**Includes nhs and not roads

Sub Area 4

Sub Area 5


B.3 Sahab - Al Mouwaqer Circulation


B.4 Al Qastal Industrial Area


B.4 Al Qastal Industrial Area Concept Plan
Al Qastal Industrial Area
Vacant
Developed Area Land
Land Use Area (Dunum s) (Dunum s) (Dunums)**
Light 2,869 380 2,489
Medium 5,329 630 4,699
Prestige 3,505 0 3,505

Subtotal Net Land Use Area* 11,703 1,010 10,693
NHS 815
Arterial and Collector Roads 744
Total Gross Industrial Area 13,262
* Excludes NHS and roads other than local roads
** Would assume additional 20% reduction for internal infrastructure


B.4 Al Qastal Industrial Area Concept Plan: Transportation


B.5 Al Jeezah Industrial Area Concept Plan


B.5 Al Jeezah Industrial Area Concept Plan
Al Jeezah Industrial Area
Developed Vacant
Area Land
Land Use Area (Dunum s) (Dunum s) (Dunum s)*
Light 514 102 616
Medium 1,395 502 1,897
Subtotal Net Land Use Area 1,909 604 2,513

NHS 0
Arterial and Collector Roads 317
Total Gross Industrial Area 2,226
* Would asume aditional 20% reduction for internal infrastructure


B.5 Al Jeezah Industrial Area: Transportation


C. Interim Development Controls

C.1 Introduction & Overview
C.2 Industrial Land Use Designations
C.3 Building Envelope Standards
C.5 Environmental Requirements
C.6 Parking Requirements
C.7 Legal Non Conforming
C.8 Alternative Compliance

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C.1 Introduction & Overview
Interim Development Controls: Overview
The following is a summary of the proposed Regulations that govern development proposals within the
Interim Industrial Areas (A, B, & C) – the complete document is available at the DSP Offices at GAM. The
specifics of the regulations are intended to implement the principles, policies, goals, and objectives identified
in Section A and the Area specific policies described in Section B. The regulations address land use,
building height, and building form, and are used in concert with the Area Zoning Map and Area Concept
Plans to achieve the planning intent of the IGS.

Key Concepts:
Discretionary & Conditional Provisions: The provisions of the ILP and the Interim Regulation are
discretionary and are granted by the GAM Council through the Regional Committee to a Developer for
application to a specific project. This grant of development rights under the provisions of the Interim
Regulation is conditional and based on an assessment of development proposal for consistency with
the intent of the IGS as reflected in the Policies, Regulations, and Area Concept Plans.


C.2 Land Use Designations
The following is the Industrial Land Use Classifications are utilized in this Interim Regulation and applied
on the Area Zoning Maps and the Area Concept Plans. The designations are general and provide a flexible
framework for development proposals.

Transitional Industry: A place of business for a small owner/operated or micro enterprise for
production of handicraft or specialty products in small workshops often attached to a building
of another use.
minimal requirements for transportation and servicing
located within areas of residential uses and/or act as buffers between uses

Permitted Uses include:
Repair shops (excluding auto-repair shops)
Artisan Shops (jeweler, ceramics, art production)
Workshops (trades and textiles)
Service industries
Tools and equipment rentals and service
Veterinary clinic
Mini-storage
Training and vocational schools


C.2 Land Use Designations
Light Industry: A place of business for a small scale, self-contained plant or building which services,
produces and/or stores a product and has low probability of unexpected emissions.
noise, odour, dust and/or vibration pollution
infrequent movement of products and/or heavy trucks and no outside storage.

Permitted uses include: Other Secondary Uses:
Automotive repair shop Storage Conditional Commercial and Retail uses
Custom workshops Veterinary clinics in designated areas to be determined
Light Manufacturing Recycling depots
Food and beverage processing Tow truck dispatch and storage yard
Fueling installations Service industry
Lumber and building supply Training and vocational schools
Printing and publishing facilities Similar uses that fit the definition of Light Industry
Repair shops Heavy and Medium Industrial uses are not permitted

Medium Industry: A place of business for medium or large scale processing, servicing and manufacturing
with outdoor storage of wastes or materials (i.e. it has an open process) and/or there are outputs of minor
annoyance. Outside storage and open processing permitted.
heavy traffic flows
outside storage
Permitted Uses include: Other Secondary Uses:
Light industry Livestock processing Conditional Commercial and Retail uses in
Food and beverage processing Recycling depots designated areas to be determined
Fueling installation Service Industry
Textile Storage Yard
Manufacturing Truck terminals & Tow truck dispatch
Training and vocational schools Similar uses that fit the definition of Medium Industry
Rock & marble processing Heavy Industrial uses are not permitted

C.2 Industrial Land Use Classifications

Heavy Industry: A place of business for large scale manufacturing or processing, characterized
by: frequent emissions, large physical size, outside storage of raw and finished products, large
production volumes and continuous movement of products and employees during daily shift
operations.
Automobile salvage or wrecking yard
Chemical plants
Composting facility
Concrete asphalt and cement and stone plants
Food and beverage processing
Manufacturing and processing of wood and paper products
Petroleum refining
Recycling plant
Storage of flammable and combustible liquids Other Secondary Uses:
Waste transfer station Conditional Commercial and Retail uses
Waste Management in designated areas to be determined



Prestige Industries:
Business and Research and Development Parks
This area represents cutting edge and modern infrastructure for economic activities. The parks
offer the best environment for competitive production by providing firms within the park with
technical assistance, training, and logistical services, in addition to development studies and
information regarding new technological updates.

Technological parks are composed of:
An area for modernization which includes a university and research centre, highly developed
training centers and an area for services.
Production units and technology incubators.

Permitted Uses include: And uses that service the park, including:
Research & Development Hotels
Financial Services Conference Halls
Light Manufacturing, focusing on high tech sector Commercial
Wholesaling Community Facilities
Warehousing and Distribution Recreation & Entertainment
Sales and Service Transportation Facilities



Natural Heritage System:
Consisting of integrated or site specific biological as well as physical features that comprise a
system of core areas and corridors for the conservation and preservation of the identified features.
The NHS includes:
surface water features (watercourses, wetlands, as well as other hydrologic features) including all
buffers around watercourses;
groundwater recharge and discharge areas;
physical features and significant landforms such as wadis, ridges, steep slopes, and unique geologic
features;
forested areas in both urban and rural areas as well as habitat of rare species of plants and animals;
rangeland;
desert reclamation zones;
protected areas, national parks, forested and rangeland reserves, wildlife reserves, and wildlife
corridors.
Permitted Uses include:
Parks & Recreation
Stormwater Water Management
Conditional Agriculture
Restorative, Scientific and Educational
Institutional
Conditional Services


The following diagram illustrates the building envelope standards along a collector road:


The following diagram provides an example of the building envelope standards for Heavy,
Medium and Light Industry:


The following diagram provides an example of the building envelope standards for Prestige
Industry:


Each development project proposal for the Interim Areas will be assessed for consistency with the Design
Guidelines outlined below which are in addition to the forthcoming Building Regulations and the Area
Concept Plans.

Light and Medium Industrial Areas

Site Planning Guidelines:
Industrial sites along the main roads should be organized so that a good appearance should be given
along main street frontage.
Activities and facilities of poor appearance should be screened by landscaping or walls
A landscaped setback zoned is required along any street frontage. This zone should be landscaped with
drought resistant plants.
Office and administration components of the industry should face the street frontage rather than the
warehousing or manufacturing facilities
Building façade with the most windows should face the street frontage.
Loading areas, manufacturing areas and warehouses should be off the street frontage and screened by
dense landscapes and walls. Locate loading docks a minimum of 50 meters from properties zoned or
planned for residential use.
Solid walls along property lines are allowed only along side and rear setbacks. Solid walls should not
separate the industrial development from the front street frontage.



Site Planning Guidelines (Contd.)
The preference is for all utility equipment or devices, such as gas and electrical meters, electrical
service panels or cabinets, and fire service devices to be within a mechanical room. When this is not
possible, such equipment or device should be placed to the side or rear of the building and screened
from view by an enclosure consisting of walls, landscaped earth berms or landscaping or a combination
thereof.

Architectural Character: Color and Materials
A comprehensive material and color scheme should be developed for each site. Material and color
variations in multi-building complexes should be complementary and compatible among buildings.
Large expanses of smooth material should be broken up with expansion joints, reveals, or changes in
texture and color.
Large expanses of highly reflective surface and mirror glass exterior walls should be avoided.
Bright, contrasting colors should be used for small areas of building accents only.
Materials and colors of wall and monument signs should be compatible with the main buildings on the
site.
The design of accessory buildings should be incorporated into and be compatible with the overall design
of the project and the main buildings on the site.
Temporary buildings should not be located where they will be visible from adjoining public streets.




Site Access:
Access to the industrial development should not be allowed directly from ADC and the Airport Road.
Along local and collector streets, a maximum of two entries are allowed for each industrial development.
Entries along Arterials are not permitted unless justified.
Site entries may be located no closer than 40 meters to the closets intersection.
Distance between 2 entries to the same development may be no less than 30 meters.
Uses such as distribution centers where large truck volumes are anticipated, should be planned with
separate entry/exit drives for truck use only. Entry drives should be separated from exit drives a
minimum of 100 feet when appropriate to accommodate safe truck maneuvering.



Landscaped Area Design
Each designation has minimum required percentage of landscaped open space (LOS) as indicated on
the Building Envelope Standards. The LOS should include coordinated landscape improvements in
building setbacks, where they occur, to create a successful transition from private to public space.
The Developer will utilize slow-growing, drought-tolerant plants that require less water and
maintenance Water-Efficient Irrigation Systems, and capture store water run-off in order to reduce
water consumption. Existing mature trees will be retained and incorporated into the landscape design
wherever possible.
Consideration should also be given to the landscape design of adjacent public streets and open space
in order to render these areas attractive, interesting, comfortable, and functional for pedestrians by
providing improvements to adjacent boulevards and sidewalks, comprising street trees, lighting and
appropriate street furniture.



Parking
Except for visitor parking, parking lots should not be located in the front setback facing a street frontage.
Parking should not be the dominant visual element of the site.
Large parking areas (usually over 100 spaces) should be divided into smaller multiple lots and provided
with canopy trees located throughout the parking area to reduce the visual impacts of large parking
areas.



Prestige Industrial Areas
General Principles for Lands Zoned for Prestige Industry:
A transitional buffer in the form of Landscaping between Residential and Prestige Industrial Uses
should be provided wherever possible.
Office Centres should be located on highly visible sites. Business Park uses could be located on less
publicly visible sites.
Campus style developments should frame open spaces with built form. Building heights should provide
transitions of massing that optimizes views at grade to the open space network.
Street edge developments consist of buildings that define the street edge through minimum setbacks
and consistent landscape edge treatments. These forms of prestige development should include
transitional building zones where possible, including uses such as retail, cafes etc to help connect
public activity with buildings, streets and open space.
Outdoor storage areas will not be provided in Prestige Industrial areas.
Front yard parking should be minimized, and the visibility of parking, loading and service areas in the
side and rear yards should be minimized.
Integrate Stormwater Management Ponds into industrial areas as a component of a publicly accessible
open space network.
Re-use grey water where possible for outdoor landscaping and buffers.
Planting should provide compatible species with the local environment and drought resistant plants.
Rear lotting on to public areas and roads should not be permitted.



Site Planning Guidelines:
Landscape and screening elements along main collectors and arterial roads should allow for proper
visibility of buildings and screened parking areas from the street.
Materials within the landscape buffer may include hard elements such as columns, low walls and
decorative fencing, and soft elements such as trees, shrubs, grasses, groundcover and sod. The buffer
may not be wholly sod.
Large parking areas should be discouraged.
Where large surface parking areas are required for building sites, landscape elements should be
integrated into the site design to minimize the impact on the streetscape. No deck parking should be
allowed along major streets.
Direct access to and from arterials should be restricted.
Service and loading areas should be screened from public view.
Wherever feasible, buildings should be sited to provide courtyards and small subdivided surface
parking areas between buildings. These areas should be organized to form a system of open space
connections and walkways between buildings and larger land areas and should be landscaped if
feasible.
Provide pedestrian connections from building entries and required exits to public walkways to buffer
pedestrians from vehicular areas.
Provide Plazas at primary building entrances to distinguish primary entries from secondary and service
entries to site.



Site Planning Guidelines (contd.):
Building entrances should face the main street and have well defined pedestrian access to the
sidewalk.
Pedestrian circulation should link primary area buildings and facilities.
Landscape and screening elements along arterial and collector roads should allow for proper visibility
of buildings, signage and parking areas from the street.
Structures of Heritage or cultural significance should be enhanced or preserved.
Corner buildings should be located with minimum setback requirements with entrances close to the
corner.
Service areas should be located in areas of low visibility, and should not obstruct public rights-of-way,
building setbacks or easements. Service entrances should not encroach on the parking setbacks, and
shall be paved with an impervious surface of asphalt or concrete. These entrances for service areas
should be clearly defined, with signs to discourage the use of main entrances for deliveries.
Provide employee gathering places in areas of sufficient size and scale, that should be buffered from
vehicular areas. This should be located away from primary public entrances, unless it is appropriately
screened.



Architectural Character:
Blank, or single material façades that extend the entire length of the building parallel to the public street
should not be permitted.
Blank walls in other locations that are visible to the public should incorporate additional architectural
detailing including articulation of the building wall or changes in building material or colour.
Large façades should be subdivided through a combination of changes in building materials, windows,
and projections and recessions in the building wall that create a consistent rhythm and establish
divisions that express a hierarchy of entrances and identify individual businesses, where they occur.
Windows should be encouraged in any façade that overlooks areas of public activity.
Building façade with the most windows should face the street frontage.
Large expanses of highly reflective surface and mirror glass exterior walls should be avoided.
Roof materials / colours should compliment the building materials.
Rooftop mechanical equipment and vents should be incorporated as an integral part of the building
design wherever possible. Roof top units and vents should be screened using materials complimentary
to the building
Roof top mechanical units should be screened.



Signage:
Freestanding signs addressing private development should be located within the property line parallel
to the street frontage and mounted in a landscaped setting. Sign materials should be consistent with
the building design.
Freestanding signs addressing private development should be located within the property line parallel
to the street frontage and mounted in a landscaped setting. Sign materials should be consistent with
the building design.
A single primary identification sign should be allowed per business frontage. Where there is a wider
building frontage, an additional, smaller secondary sign may be allowed.
Building identification signs should be incorporated as an integral, coordinated element of the principle
building façade and should be compatible with the building design, scale, colour, and materials.
Directional signs should assist in the orientation of pedestrians and traffic to street, parking, service,
and open space systems.



Environmental Considerations

To ensure that impacts to the environment are minimized, environmental requirements for industrial
development applications will include:

A partial or complete Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required by the Ministry of the
Environment (MoE) for certain types of industry (described in the following section). GAM will require a
copy of the EIA as well as MoE’s letter of approval as part of the site plan approval for the industrial
development application.

Tree Removal Plans, if applicable, for all types of industry in accordance with the Ministry of Agriculture’s
tree removal by-law.

Landscape Plans for Prestige Industrial

Stormwater Management Plans for General and Heavy Industries (described in the following section)



Projects Requiring Environmental Impact Assessment by the Ministry of Environment

Types of industrial development that require a full EIA by Types of Industrial development that require a partial EIA
MoE (Category I) include: by MoE (Category II) include:

Crude oil refineries Extractive Industries
Thermal Power Stations Energy Generation Industries (unless included in
Category I)
Toxic waste disposal sites
Processing of Metals (unless included in Category I)
Integrated Chemical Installations (e.g. petrochemical
manufacturing complexes) Glass Industry
Industrial estate development Chemical Industries (unless included in Category I)
Extraction, processing and transformation of asbestos Food Industries
and products containing asbestos
Textile, leather, wood and paper industries
Integrated works for cast-iron and steel manufacturing
Rubber and Treatment of Rubber-Based Products
Cement manufacturing installations
Construction facilities for the storage, repair or
maintenance of trucks, buses and cars.



MoE Environmental Impact Assessments

The EIA includes an assessment of potential impacts on:

Physical features / geology Noise Levels Population growth Public Utilities

Air quality Lighting Housing Human Health

Water quality Land Use Transportation Aesthetics

Plant Life Natural Resources Public Services Recreation

Animal Life Risks of Disaster Energy Cultural
Resources


Stormwater Management Plans (for General and Heavy Industries)

Requirements for the plans include:
A) Review and Summary of Existing Conditions including:
Location of wadis
Topography
OBJECTIVES OF STORMWATER Direction of flow of stormwater
MANAGEMENT PLANS
Rainfall data
maintain groundwater quantity
B) Identification of stormwater management practices and options
and flow
C) Selection of preferred stormwater management practices and options
protect water quality
including:
prevent increases in erosion Erosion and sediment control plans
prevent increases in flood risk Detailed design of stormwater management works, including connections and outfalls
(could include lot level controls, conveyance controls and/or end-of-pipe controls)
Detailed design of environmental restoration works (if required)
Grading plan
Access for operation and maintenance of facilities
Plan for implementing the stormwater works
Contingency plan for remediation
Monitoring plan to determine effectiveness of measures in meeting stormwater
management objectives


C.6 Parking Requirements

The Parking Requirements for the Industrial Zones in the Area Concept Plans are presented in the
following table:


C.7 Legal Non Conforming
Legal Non Conforming

The Interim Industrial Land Use Policy applies to all industrial uses within the designated areas. Existing
factories that do not conform with the applied zoning will continue with the following qualifications:
• medium industries in areas designated as light industry will continue with yearly license renewal as
a legal non-conforming use until such time as the land is sold and the new user will be required to
come into compliance
• heavy industries in areas designated as medium or light industry will be required to move into
appropriately designated areas after a set time of 20 years
• all industrial uses will be classified at the time of license renewal


C.8 Alternative Compliance
Alternative Compliance:
Industrial development proposals that vary from the content of the Area Concept Plans, the Building
Envelope Standards, or other elements of the IGS can be considered under Alternative Compliance.
This provision cannot be used as a means to avoid compliance but rather to propose an alternative and
perhaps better approach to achieving the intent of the ILP. An Alternative Compliance proposal will be
scrutinized during the Pre-application Consultation and Design Review phases of the development review
process as described in Section D. The following general rules apply to Alternative Compliance:

An industrial development proposal that is inconsistent with the content of the ILP may be
granted approval if the Developer can clearly demonstrate that the inconsistencies are
necessary, useful, and support the intent of the ILP guidelines, plans, and standards.
An industrial development proposal project proposal that varies from the content of the IGS may
be approved if the Applicant can demonstrate that the project is innovative and the purpose or
intent behind a particular standard or guideline can be met in a different and better way.
Special conditions or constraints on the development site or adjacent land are such that strict
compliance with a particular standard or guideline prevents or impairs effective development and
other features are included in the design that compensate for relaxation of the standard or
guideline.


D. Interim Industrial
Development Application
Process

D.1 Application Process Overview
D.2 Pre-application Consultation
D.3 Application Review
D.4 Detailed Technical Review
D.5 Development Charges & Agreements

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Interim Industrial Development Application Process: Overview
The Interim Development Review Process applies to projects within the ILP. The Interim Process
introduces certain reforms intended to make the process more “User Friendly” in order to encourage and
facilitate investment in Amman. Additional reforms are intended to better insure the protection of the
general public interest especially with respect to health and environment impacts and the public costs of
development. In general the reforms include the following:
A ‘One-Stop Shop’ approach for industrial development application processing within areas described
in the Interim Industrial Land Policy. This will ensure a less complicated review process for Industrial
Developers and ensure open communication within the various government agencies involved in the
process. A Technical Committee will manage the process of application submittal and distribution to those
agencies required for approvals thereby providing a single point of contact for the Developer.
A Screening Phase will separate those projects that require more in-depth review from those projects
that can be approved by Local Committees. Projects requiring more in-depth review are those with
significant environmental impacts and/or large transportation and/or servicing requirements. This is for
projects, such as master planed Prestige Industrial developments, Medium and/or Heavy Industrial
developments, with significant local and city-wide impacts that should receive close design and
environmental impact scrutiny.
Development Charges will be assessed, as a condition of project approval, based on cost estimates
of off-site infrastructure and service extensions and upgrades required by the project. These costs will be
shared proportionately by all property owners benefiting from these improvements.


The Interim Development Application Process for all project proposals in the Interim Industrial
Areas includes the following:
1. Pre-application Consultation and Application Screen
2. Application Review
3. Detailed Technical Review
The Developer – Applicant will initiate the process by contacting the offices of the Special Projects Unit
at GAM City Hall and scheduling a meeting and briefing from the Area Coordinator for the Interim
Industrial Areas (Sahab-Al Mouwaqer, Al Qastal, or Al Jeezah) in which a project proposal is under
consideration. In that meeting, the Developer-Applicant will be provided with a full explanation of the
application process, the expectations and requirements of GAM, and the opportunity to request
clarifications and additional information. The Diagram below provides an overview of the process
followed by a detailed description of each phase.
PRE-APPLICATION APPLICATION REVIEW DETAILED TECHNICAL
CONSULTATION + GAM PROJECT REVIEW
APPLICATION SCREEN GAM District
Relevant Government
Technical Committee All Departments & Agencies
Agencies
Regional Committee District Committee

EIA Screen Includes: Includes:
‘One–stop Shop’ Application ‘One–stop Shop’ Application
Dedicated GAM Staff Contact Off-site & On-site Submittals
Includes:
GAM Distribution of Dedicated GAM Staff Contact
Proposal Submittal
Submittals GAM Distribution of Submittals
GAM Distribution of Submittal
Community Notification Review Comments & Revisions
Preliminary Assessment and EIA
Staff Assessment & Report Building License Approval
screen
Design Approval or Rejection
Meeting with Dept. & Agencies



The Pre-Application Consultation involves the following:
A proposal screen whereby those applications not of a Prestige, Heavy or Medium use will be
directed to the relevant Local Committees.
For Prestige, Heavy or Medium uses a forum for all of the relevant development review Department
and Agency Heads or Senior Staff to meet and collectively provide a preliminary assessment of a
major industrial project proposal. The Developer-Applicant receives a preliminary indication of project
approval potential, requirements, procedures, and costs upon which to base a determination of project
viability and a decision to proceed with a full Application Review.
Preliminary indication of whether a full – or partial – Environmental Impact Assessment is required
prior to project approval.



PROCEDURE:
The Developer-Applicant contacts the offices of the Department of Special Projects (DSP) at GAM
Central and schedules a meeting with the Area Coordinator for the Interim Industrial Area in question.
The Developer-Applicant and the Area Coordinator meet, discuss the proposed development, the
interim development review process, and agree to go forward with a Pre-Application Consultation. A
check-list of required pre-application submittals and a Schedule of Development Review Fees is
provided.
The Developer-Applicant submits the required pre-application documents to the Area Coordinator who
schedules the Pre-application Consultation Meeting allowing two weeks for the following:
• Distribution of the pre-application submittals
• Review and comments on the submittals by Department/Agency Heads.
• Assembly of the comments and preparation of a Pre-application Report
• Distribution of the Report to the Area Coordinator, Developer-Applicant, Department/Agency
Heads, and the Amman Commission.
The Area Coordinator, the Department/Agency Heads, the Amman Commission, and the Developer-
Applicant meet at the scheduled time at the GAM Central Zoning Offices and discuss the content and
conclusions of the Pre-application Report. On the basis of the Pre-application Report and Consultation,
the Developer-Applicant decides whether or not to proceed with an Application Review.


OUTCOMES of Pre-application Consultation:
Pre-application Report: A preliminary assessment of the major project proposal in an Interim
Industrial Area from an inter-agency and departmental perspective
A preliminary indication of the prospects for design and technical approval of project as described
in the pre-application submittal.
An itemization of all standards, codes, and ordinances (Including the Interim Industrial Area Concept
Plans and Interim Zoning Regulations) with which the project must comply and a description of the full
development review process.
A preliminary indication of the probable project costs to be imposed by Public Authorities including:
design review fees, license fees, required off-site construction, development charges, land dedications,
and any additional impact assessments beyond those already provided by GAM.
A decision on the part of the Developer-Applicant to proceed with an Application Review, modify the
proposal to reflect the Pre-application Report, or abandon the development proposal.

Pre-application Consultation Submittal:

Site Location & Site Access

Preliminary Building Elevations (Prestige
Only)

Preliminary Development Numbers
(Prestige Only)

Program: Occupancy and Areas (Prestige
Only)


D.3 Design Review
The Application Review stage provides the DSP / GAM with the opportunity to assess the design and
potential impacts of major project proposals. GAM will ensure that major projects are consistent with urban
development policies and objectives (Including the IGS Area Concept Plans and Zoning Regulations). The
Developer-Applicant is able to confirm ultimate project approval and licensing prior to making a significant
investment in detailed technical project design and land acquisition.
PROCEDURE: Application Review
Following the Pre-application Consultation, the Developer-Applicant contacts the offices of the Department
of Special Projects (DSAP) at GAM Central and schedules a meeting with the Area Coordinator to
discuss the application requirements for the Application Review stage. A check-list of required Application
Review requirements and a Schedule of Review Fees is provided.
The Developer-Applicant submits the required Application Review to the Area Coordinator. A pre-
screening of the application is conducted by DSAP Staff to establish the completeness of the application.
The complete application is logged in by the Area Coordinator and the Project is assigned to an Account
Manager. The Account Manager is the Developer-Applicant’s single point of contact throughout the
Design Review process for enquiries concerning the review schedule and progress.
Application Review Application Requirements:
Site Plan, Site Access and Circulation, Architectural Floor Plans, Proposed Parking, Landscape
Design, Tree Removal Plans, Stormwater Management Plans

Building and Structure Elevations

Development Program: Occupancy & Areas, Project Data Block – Site & Building Data, Building
Code Summary & Analysis

Proposed Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection Systems

D.3 Design Review
PROCEDURE: Application Review Comments, Assessment, & Report
The Account Manager and supporting GAM Staff manage all activities related to the following
implementing a ‘One-Stop Shop’ review process:
Distribution of the design review documents to all relevant Departments and Agencies
Monitoring and facilitating review progress.
Assembly of project review comments and assessment from Department/Agency Heads and the
preparation of an Application Review Report with recommendations.
Distribution of the Report to the Area Coordinator, Developer-Applicant, Department/Agency
Heads, and the Regional Committee.


D.3 Design Review
OUTCOMES of Application Review:
Application Review Report: A complete assessment of the major project proposal in an Interim
Industrial Area from the perspectives of all relevant Agencies and Departments.
Design approval or rejection of the Project Application
For an approved Project Application – Conditions of Approval: A detailed itemization project costs to
be imposed by Public Authorities with respect to design review fees, license fees, required off-site
construction, development charges, land dedications, impact fees, etc. Also included are additional
Conditions of Approval deemed appropriate by the RC such as design improvements.
With Application Approval - Application can be made, by the Developer, for Detailed Technical
Review.

PROCEDURE: Technical Review
Following Application Review Approval, the Developer-Applicant can submit the Project for Detailed
Technical Review for a Construction License. Detailed Technical Review will also utilize a ‘One-Stop
Shop’ approach and include the following general components:
A determination by the Area Coordinator and Account Manager if the District Office in question has the
capacity to manage and complete the technical review and whether the application should be submitted at
the District or GAM Central level.
The submittal, by the Developer-Applicant, of two applications – one for all On-site Construction and
a second for all required Off-site Construction
The negotiation and signing of a Development Agreement incorporating all Conditions of Approval
resulting from the Design Review Process.



PROCEDURE: Detailed Technical Review
The Developer-Applicant contacts the Area Coordinator and Account Manager to confirm the application
requirements. A check-list of Application requirements with a Schedule of Review Fees is provided and a
determination of submittal location is made (District or GAM Central).
The Developer-Applicant submits the required application documents to the Secretary of the Area
Coordinator. A pre-screening of the application is conducted by GAM Staff to establish the
completeness of the application and any omissions are brought to the attention of the applicant.
The complete applications are logged in by the Account Manager who continues as the Applicant’s
single point of contact throughout the technical review process for all enquiries.

Note: Full Implementation of ‘One-Stop-Shop: The proposed reforms to the current GAM
Development Review Process will take time to implement and achieve full realization. Organization
and staffing of the DSP and the restructuring of the development review process will be phased and
early applications for Interim Industrial development can anticipate a mixture of old and new
procedures.



The Area Coordinator, Account Manager and supporting DSAP / GAM Staff will manage all activities related
to the Detailed Technical Review implementing the ‘One-Stop Shop’ including:
Distribution of the construction license applications to all relevant Departments and Agencies and
monitoring and facilitating technical review progress.
Assembly of the technical review comments and required revisions from relevant Department/Agency
Heads and the preparation of Technical Review Reports – On-site and Off-site.
Distribution of the Reports to the Developer-Applicant and the coordination of any required meetings and
communications between the Developer-Applicant and the Department/Agency Heads for clarification of the
comments and required revisions.
The resubmission and re-review of revised applications as required to achieve technical approval of off-
site and on-site construction with One-Stop Shop distribution and coordination by the Account Manager
The negotiation of a Development Agreement between GAM and the Developer-Applicant incorporating
all project components and requirements including on-site and off-site construction, development charges,
land dedications, time limits for construction initiation and completion, performance bonds, etc.

Note: Technical Review Coordination with MOE, MOH, JEA and Civil Defense: While
many Agencies and Departments (public & private) play a role in development review and approval,
MOE, MOH, JEA and Civil Defense, together with GAM / DSP, have the greatest responsibilities and
work requirements. These organizations are outside of GAM and JEA is Non-governmental. Civil
Deference is responsible for Building Code and Life Safety issues while JEA is responsible for
Engineering Systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.). The coordination between GAM/DSP,
MOE, MOH, Civil Defense, and JEA will be critical in the successful implementation of a major project
review process.


Development Charges: Services – Roads, Stormwater Management, Water, Sanitation,
Electrical, Telecommunications
A one time charge will be assessed by the appropriate Public Authority on each Interim Industrial Project to
cover capital expenditures on the provision, extension, and upgrading of plot service networks necessitated by
the Project. This is in addition to on-site provisions which are the exclusive responsibility of the Developer. The
policy is that the Developer will pay the total cost of service improvements and extensions directly associated
with and benefiting a Developer’s Project. In addition, the investor will be required to pay for a proportional
share of all capital and bulk service costs, including upgrades to existing systems, which benefit a larger
catchment area of properties. The charges will be assessed for the following:

Roads and Transportation: Arterial, Collector and Local Roads

Stormwater Management: Stormwater management systems

Water Service: Local Networks, Water Main Extensions, Bulk Facilities

Waste Water (Sanitation) Service: Local Network, Trunk Sewer Drains, Bulk
Facilities

Electricity: Main & Distribution Power Substations, Transformers, Local Networks,
Cabling (burying) of Overhead High Voltage Lines

Telecommunications: Local networks, Cabling, Fibre Optics,


Development Charges: Roads & Transportation
A one time charge will be assessed by GAM on each HDMU Project to cover capital expenditures related to
road construction, including Service Alleys, Local Access Roads, Collectors, Arterials, etc., that will service
the project site

Development Charges: Storm Water Drainage
A one time charge will be assessed by GAM on each Industrial Project to cover capital expenditures related
to the construction of Storm Water Drainage Systems, including the primary collection system and bulk
facilities. The existing storm water drainage system in Amman is rudimentary and a new policy of storm
water development in association with all major projects will be instituted.

Prior to the issuance of a Construction License based on the Detailed Technical Review, GAM and the
Developer will negotiate and sign a Development Agreement that will include terms, conditions,
requirements, obligations, and responsibilities of all parties in association with a Project. The content of
the Development Agreement will include:
Conditions of Approval from the Design Review
Process

Development Charges: Transportation and Servicing
Infrastructure Charges

Off-site Construction to be Completed by Developer

Off-site Construction to be Completed by GAM


D.5 Contact Information

To download all information go to: http://www.ammancity.gov.jo/english/master/m1.asp

Special Projects Department (SPD):
Phone: 06.4765843
Fax: 06.4765821

Amman Master Plan Project:
Phone: 06.4740895
Fax: 4629165

Email: masterplan@ammancity.gov.jo


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