DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS

Southern Region Logistic Projects (Al Wakra Logistic Park, Birkat Al Aawamer, Aba Saleel)

LAND USE TYPE: Logistics and light Industrial Plots

PLOT COVERAGE

PLOT SIZE: Varies

WAREHOUSE BUILDING

* Up to 55% coverage * Maximum G + M

of the total Plot Area Height 20m
Basement allowable within the
approved floor coverage and
accounted in FAR unless utilised
for parking only.
FAR = 1.00
* Security guard function to be
accommodated in dedicated
guard house not exceeding 10m2
or within the main building

Minimum
Development
Obligation 25% of
plot area
Single or multiple

* Electrical Substations permitted

at sides, front or rear
* Maximum Substation height of
4.5m
* Parking canopy maximum height

Date: 30/08/2015

PLOT COVERAGE
OFFICE
LABOUR
ACCOMMODATION
Not Exceeding 10% Maximum of 4% of
of allowable Built plot area for the
Up Area
accommodation of
workers employed
within the plot
only
* Maximum height Maximum G +2
G + M, or G+1 or
mezzanine
level
within warehouse
(in accordance with
development
Guidelines)
Mezzanine shall not Mezzanine Level
exceed 80% of office not applicable
ground floor area
Compliant

SHOWROOMS

Rev. 1

LANDSCAPING

Maximum of 5% of * Minimum 3.5% of plot to

plot area
be covered with soft
landscaping

Maximum G+M

Mezzanine shall not Mezzanine

exceed
80%
of applicable
showroom
ground
floor area

Level

not

with
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Buildings
are
allowable subject to
MMUP approval
Mezzanine level shall
not exceed 4.0m in
height

Front
Sides
Rear

Additional
Requirements

BOUNDARY WALL
* Boundary wall
compulsory
compliant
with
design criteria. 2.5m
high rear and sides
and
subject
to
Manateq approval

3.5m
* Tensile structures preferred or
steel structures
Mezzanine shall not exceed 50%
of Warehouse ground floor area

MMUP
specification
guidelines

and

SETBACKS
WAREHOUSE BUILDING
WAREHOUSE
WAREHOUSE
PARKING
PLOT > 2000M2
BUILDING
BUILDING
2001M2 > PLOT >
5,001M2 > PLOT
5000M2
6 Meters
12 Meters
20 Meters
1.5 meters
3 meters
3 meters
6 meters
1.5 meters
3 meters
Not less than 3 6 meters
1.5 meters
meters
provided
combined front and
rear setback is not
less than 18m
All sites shall provide emergency access in accordance with Fire Safety Standards Minimum Requirements of the Qatar Ministry of
Interior Civil Defence Department and NFPA requirements.

FENCING
* Front and side fence compulsory
compliant with design criteria at
2.5m and 1.8m respectively in
height and subject to Manateq
approval

SITE DEVELOPMENT
SITE ACCESS
PARKING
1 or 2 access points 1 parking space per 50 m2 of Gross floor
permitted along plot
area (GFA) office and showroom and
frontage, Min. 2
120m2 for Warehouse area
meters from plot On plot truck and other operational
corners
required parking shall be incorporated
within the plot to ensure all requisite
operational needs are located within the
plot

MISCELLANEOUS
Refuse storage area shall be
screened from view in a
services Yard.

AESTHETICS
FINISH MATERIALS
COLORS
SIGNAGE
PROHIBITED
All exterior finish Exterior of all buildings to be Free standing sign or sign on Building Temporary Buildings
materials compliant white, beige or other colours as compliant with design criteria and subject including but not
with design criteria
pre-approved by MMUP.
to Manateq Approval
limited to porta cabins
are prohibited.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
1. Design of the project shall contribute to the cohesive and coherent with the Design criteria.
2. Approval of the preliminary Design required by Manateq and all other approvals by respective and prevailing Government Authority
Note: All plots comprise a minimum frontage of 20 metres or greater

Design Criteria
1

The Tenants Works should be designed to comply with standards applicable in the State of
Qatar or such other international standards as will be notified by the Tenant to the
Landlord and will comprise the following minimum anticipated standards of construction
and design performance to be considered by the investors in developing the facilities:

1.1

General Planning
The following Design Performance Criteria for the facilities is considered as a minimum,
shall be designed to comply with latest editions of British Standards, EN Standards,
International Building Code (IBC) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and must also be compliant to all latest local
codes, rules and regulations of the state and including latest edition of QCS.
Further to this, the facilities shall comprise the following minimum anticipated standard of
construction and design performance to be considered by the investors in developing the
facilities;
General Planning
The planning for the Project shall provide due consideration to all the required services
that are typically expected as best practice in an international/ regional project of this
nature and include the following facilities:
1. Appropriate Landscape with automated Irrigation
2. Appropriate perimeter fencing in compliance with Landlord guidelines
3. All essential Public amenities as required by MMUP requirements.
4. Security and Life Safety requirements as per local codes, especially MOI, Civil
Defense, and MMUP regulations
5. All Dry and Wet Utilities including appropriate cooling facilities as per Kahramaa,
QICT, all other relevant Standards and regulations as a minimum.
6. Air Conditioning System for all facilities (offices, Showrooms, labour
accommodation, amenities).
7. Compliance with GSAS in accordance with MOE requirements
8. Carparking for all visitors workers and trucks shall be accommodated on and within
the plot
9. Labour accommodation shall be compliant with MMUP codes and regulations
Architectural
1. Minimum design life of all the building structures shall be 50 years and for all other
facilities including infrastructure shall be 50 years
2. Clear height within the warehouses of 13m as a minimum unless otherwise
approved by MMUP
3. Grid spacing to be maximized with minimum grid not less than 9m spacing
4. Provision for mezzanine offices as required in compliance with MMUP guidelines
5. Provision of showroom not exceeding 5% of plot area as and if applicable

6. Provision of labour accommodation solely for accommodating workers on the plot

in accordance with MMUP guidelines as and if required at a maximum of 4% of plot
area
7. Plot service SW & SS connection to be to PWA design standard.
8. Potable Water supply connection to be to KAHRAMAA design standard.

Building Material
Building
Material
Ventilated & AC Metal clad with color bond type material or
Warehouses
similar with min 50mm insulation
Alternate options to be provided
Chilled
& Spray
foam
Insulation
Refrigerated
(polystyrene/polyurethane) wall, ceiling and
warehouses
floor
finish
comprising
appropriate
flammability index, smoke developed index
and with U value as required by standards
and further dealt below.
Roads

Bitumen or concrete

Structure
Portal Steel Frame/ PREENGINEERED
STEEL
STRUCTURES
Portal Steel Frame/ PREENGINEERED
STEEL
STRUCTURES

Should be as per ASHGHAL

standards
and
specifications and so to
ensure future handover if
required

Open Storage Bitumen or concrete ground finish

yards
Perimeter Wall
2.5m high side and rear and 1.8m high front In
accordance
with
constructed from block work with steel Landlord specification and
grate comprising a render & painted finish guidelines
(refer details)
Circulation
Bitumen or concrete ground finish
Areas and roads
within sub plots

Should be as per ASHGHAL

standards
and
specifications and so to
ensure future handover if
required

PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL STRUCTURES (as a minimum)

Standard Accessories
No. Description
1 Double Steel Sliding Door Minimum opening size: To be specified
2

Wall Framed opening For windows and Doors

Sky light panels

4 Loading Docks for each warehouse facility compliant with relevant international
standards. The loading dock shall be sloped down so that the truck level matches with
the loading dock level which shall be the edge of the ware house.
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1. 0 Open Storage Yards (51 to 65 )

a) Panel Specifications
ROOF PANELS
Profile
Thickness (mm)
Material
Finish
Color

Single Skin Panels

As per manufacturer Profile

0.7 0.8(minimum)
Aluminum
Polyester Painted
Standard per client requirement

b) Paint Specifications
Primary Structural Members
The primary steel members shall be cleaned and sand blasted with SA 2.5 Swedish Standard
painted with multi coat 250 microns DFT epoxy paint system.
Secondary Structural Members
The secondary steel members such as purlins, girts, eave struts, base angles and gable angles shall
be cold formed pre-galvanized materials. The anchor bolts are galvanized.

2. 0 Enclosed Dry (ventilated) Warehouses (24 to 50 )

a) Panel Specifications
ROOF and WALL PANELS

Exterior
Skin

Sandwich Panels

P.U. Core

Interior
Skin

Profile
Minimum
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color
Density
Thickness
Profile
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color

As per manufacturer Profile

0.7 mm
Aluminum
Polyester Painted
Standard
35kg/m3(minimum)
50 mm minimum (excluding rib depth)
Flat
0.5 mm(minimum)
Aluzinc
Polyester Painted
Standard
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b) Paint Specifications
Primary Structural Members
The primary steel members shall be cleaned and sand blasted with SA 2.0 Swedish Standard
painted with one coat 75 microns DFT epoxy primer.
Secondary Structural Members
The secondary steel members such as purlins, girts, eave struts, base angles and gable angles shall
be cold formed pre-galvanized materials. The anchor bolts are galvanized.
3. 0 Enclosed Air Conditioned Warehouses (23 to 25)
a) Panel Specifications
ROOF and WALL PANELS

Exterior
Skin

Sandwich Panels

P.U. Core

Interior
Skin

Profile
Minimum
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color
Density
Minimum
Thickness
Profile
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color

As per manufacturer Profile

0.7 mm
Aluminum
Polyester Painted
Standard
35kg/m3
75 mm minimum (excluding rib depth)
Flat
0.5 mm
Aluzinc
Polyester Painted
Standard

b) Paint Specifications
Primary Structural Members
The primary steel members shall be cleaned and sand blasted with SA 2.0 Swedish Standard
painted with one coat 75 microns DFT epoxy primer.
Secondary Structural Members
The secondary steel members such as purlins, girts, eave struts, base angles and gable angles shall
be cold formed pre-galvanized materials. The anchor bolts are galvanized.
4. 0 Enclosed Chilled Warehouses (6 to 22)
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a) Panel Specifications
ROOF and WALL PANELS

Exterior
Skin

Sandwich Panels

P.U. Core

Interior
Skin

Profile
Minimum
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color
Density
Minimum
Thickness
Profile
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color

As per manufacturer Profile

0.7 mm
Aluminum
Polyester Painted
Standard
35kg/m3
100 mm minimum (excluding rib depth)
Flat
0.5 mm
Aluzinc
Polyester Painted
Standard

Chilled room shall be constructed separately from the main warehouse and shall be tested for
air/water tightness.
b) Paint Specifications
Primary Structural Members
The primary steel members shall be cleaned and sand blasted with SA 2.0 Swedish Standard
painted with one coat 75 microns DFT epoxy primer.
Secondary Structural Members
The secondary steel members such as purlins, girts, eave struts, base angles and gable angles shall
be cold formed pre-galvanized materials. The anchor bolts are galvanized.
5. 0 Enclosed Frozen Warehouses (0 to 5)
a) Panel Specifications
ROOF and WALL PANELS

Exterior
Skin
P.U. Core
Sandwich Panels

Profile
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color
Density
Minimum
Thickness

As per manufacturer Profile

0.7 mm
Aluminum
Polyester Painted
Standard
35kg/m3
100 mm minimum (excluding rib depth)
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Interior
Skin

Profile
Thickness
Material
Finish
Color

Flat
0.5 mm
Aluzinc
Polyester Painted
Standard

Freezer room shall be constructed separately from the main warehouse and shall be tested for
air/water tightness.
b) Paint Specifications
Primary Structural Members
The primary steel members shall be cleaned and sand blasted with SA 2.0 Swedish Standard
painted with one coat 75 microns DFT epoxy primer.
Secondary Structural Members
The secondary steel members such as purlins, girts, eave struts, base angles and gable angles shall
be cold formed pre-galvanized materials. The anchor bolts are galvanized.

Structure
1. Design load for the respective buildings and roads as per QCS
2. Roads - Shall not be less than 16m wide corridor with minimum 8m road width and
comprising a load bearing capacity AS PER Industrial standards and as mandated by
ASHGHAL
General (Codes, Loads and Material Specification)
Loading for warehouse super structures
CODE
: MBMA-2006, AISC 2005, AISI 2002,
AWS 2006
Design Live Load

: 0.75kN / m2 (On Roof)

: 0.75kN / m2 (On Frame)

Dead Load

: As per design STANDARDS (On Roof& Frame)

Collateral Load
Air conditioned
Cold Store
No Air Conditioned

: 0.50 kN / m2
: 1.00 kN / m2
: 0.10 kN / m2

Wind Speed

: 162 KPH (3-second gust), Exposure B,

Importance factor = 1.0, Refer to MBMA-2002,
Chapter 1, Section 1.4, Page 16

Seismic Loads

: Per IBC latest Edition

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Load Combination

: As per MBMA-2002

Rainfall Intensity

: 68 mm/Hr

Temperature load

: None

Deflection Limits

: In accordance with 2002 MSMN

The temperature design shall consider, but not be limited to, seasonal climatic variations, day/night
variations, internal/external variations, and exposed/shaded area variations.
Temperature Range (oC)

Cases
For
Steel
temperature

Section

Average

Restraint/Locked-in

Operational temperature (for controlled conditions)

Operational temperature (for uncontrolled conditions)

As per QCS
To be determined by the
consultant

Temperature load shall be combined with the appropriate load cases considering the followings:
1. For construction stage: Combine with applicable DL & SDL, construction LL and WL (with 5 yr
return period)
2. For operation stage: Combine with all load cases.
Imperfection loads shall be as per the codal requirement.
QCS applies for all structural aspects of the project. All structures will acceptable International
Design standards to Client.
Thermal Performance
Roof material is available in almost any construction depth to suit all building needs ranging from
65mm to 500mm with corresponding thermal performance. The table below gives average figures
for systems based on specific criteria.
Construction Depth

U Value

100mm

0.4 W/m2K

150mm

0.37 W/m2K

200mm

Appropriately to be designed based on local

requirements and conditions

250mm

Appropriately to be designed based on local

requirements and conditions

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MEP
MEP infrastructure and materials utilized on the Plot shall be fully compliant with and in
accordance with relevant Authorities design guidelines and specifications hence enable handover
to the Authorities for maintenance upon completion.
Generally the following additional provisions shall be incorporated;
1. Air Conditioning & Ventilation(as per regional , GCC and ASHRAE standards)
All air conditioning and refrigeration equipment shall operate using environmentally
friendly refrigerant. Ammonia as a refrigerant alternate can be utilized of refrigeration
system serving large cold and freezer rooms.
2. Electrical design shall be in accordance with Kahrama and QCS Specifications, British
Standards, SSL/CIBSE Lighting Guides and generally shall include the following;
a. 11kv network with 415V non-essential distribution systems
Equipment
Type

Form of
Construction

MV (11kV)
Panel

IP Rating
(main
enclosure)

Fault Level
Rating

Minimum
Thickness

As per Kahrama specification

LV (415V)MDB Panel

Form 4b,
Type 6

SMBD
Panel/MCCB
Panel Board

Form 3b,
Type 2

Final Dist.
Board

Form 2b

As per QCS specification

MCC

Form 3b

As per QCS specification

Outdoor
Feeder Pillar

Form 2b

As per Kahrama specification

IP 32

IP 56

As per QCS specification

10kA for 3 secs

if fed from
SMDB or
25kA for secs if
fed from main
LV panel

2.0 mm

Comment

Min. 25% spare

capacity on design
load.
Min. 25% spare
capacity on design
load.
Min. 25% spare
capacity on design
load.
Min. 25% spare
capacity on design
load.
Min. 25% spare
capacity on design
load.
Min. 10% spare
capacity on design
load.

b. 415V essential distribution systems (standby and emergency power)

As a minimum, standby/emergency generator power shall be provided for the
following:
Minimum code requirements for life safety
Additional loads required by projects operational requirements
Particular Client/End User/Operator requirements
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c. 415V essential distribution systems (uninterrupted power)

As a minimum the following shall be provided with UPS to feed the following:
MDF and IDF rooms
Critical IT and other installations as identified by Client/End User
Building Control Systems
Security, Access control system.
Particular Client/End User/Operator requirements
CCTV system including associated network switches as per Ministry of
Interior Security Guidelines
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

Maximum Demand Diversification as per Kahrama requirements.

Power factor correction of 95%
Energy efficient internal and external lighting and control systems.
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signage as per QCD requirements.
Lightning Protection as per BS EN 62305.
Cables and wires to be low smoke and fume type (LSF/LSOH), or fire rated where
required by QCD.
j. Conduits and cable trunking to be galvanized steel. PVC conduits only to be used
where embedded.
k. Street lighting minimum illumination of 5 lux as per ASHGAL and QCS requirements
and Qatar Highway Design Manual.

3. Fire and life safety shall be designed in accordance with NFPA and compliance with the civil
defense authority of the State of Qatar
4. Hydraulics
a. Provision of storm water drainage to the site
b. Potable water reticulation
c. Irrigation
Landscaping
All roads shall be landscaped and provided with appropriate Hard and Soft scapes, should aim to
reduce heat gain, minimize water consumption, provide suitable imageability for the project area,
provide adequate shade for pedestrians, include Native species and landscape strategies including
xeriscapesto mitigate sand storms, heats and prevailing winds.
Appropriate urban hardscape should be provided in the public realm where ever possible.
All of the above design specifications are provided as a minimum and are for purposes for guiding
the developer to achieve acceptable standards in the project as per best practice in the GCC region
on similar reputed projects.

B) DESIGN CODES:
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c) MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
No

Components

Built up
(Plates)
Angles

Hot
Rolled

Beams

Cold
Form

Galvanize
d

Roof panel

Specifications
ASTM A-572 Grade 50
Yst = 34.50 kN/cm (50 ksi)
ASTM A-36 (or equivalent)
ASTM A-572, Yst = 34.50 kN/cm (50 ksi)
EN-10025, S355 JR. Yst = 35.50 kN/cm OR
S275 Yst = 27.50 kN/cm
ASTM A-653 GR 50 (G90) or equipment
Zinc Aluminium Base
ASTM A792 Gr. 40/50

Minimum yield
strength
Fy = 34.5 kN/cm2
Fy = 23.5 kN/cm2
Fy = 34.5 kN/cm2

Fy=34.0kN/cm2
Fy = 30.0 kN/cm2

ASTM A36
5

XBracing

Rods

Anchor bolts

High strength Bolts

(or equivalent)
ASTM A36
(or equivalent)
ASTM A325 Type 1
(or equivalent)

Machine Bolts

ASTM A 307
(or equivalent)

Fy = 23.5 kN/cm2

Fu = 25.0 kN/cm2
Ft = 30.3 kN/cm2
Fu = 72 to 83 kN/cm2
Ft = 13.8 kN/cm2
Fu = 41.0 kN/cm2

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(A) STANDARD DEFLECTION LIMITS

DESCRIPTION
Frames: Columns and Rafter
Vertical Deflection

DEFLECTION LIMIT

Span / 180 for RF

Span / 90 for Cantilever
Height / 45
(for buildings without crane)

Drift Horizontal Sway

Height / 60
(for buildings with crane)

REFERENCES
As per UBC, 94 Vol.2.
Section 2349,862
As per MBMA, Section C 6,8,
Page 117 for crane building
frames
the
maximum
calculated bare frame drift
under
MBMA
loading
recommendations
commonly range from H/60
to H/100.

Roofs:
Span / 180
Eave Strut, Purlins & Sheeting.
Wall & Structural Framing :
Rails, Wall Sheeting

Span / 120
(for walls with flexible
finishes)

As per UBC, 94 Vol. 2,

Section 1643, Page 2-1203.

As per UBC 94 Vol. 2,

Section 1643.2 Page 2-1203.

Span / 240
(for wall with brittle
finishes)
Flat Roof / Mezzanine

Span / 360
(With Live Load Only)
Span / 240
(With Live Load +
Dead Load)

As per UBC, 94 Vol.2, Table

16-D, Page. 2-32.

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Aesthetic standards

COMPONENT

DESIGN STANDARD

In order to create an attractive,

functional
development,
aesthetic
standards have been established. These
standards will promote a consistent,
orderly appearance that will help
preserve property values and provide
assurance to tenants and investors
about the quality of development that
will occur around them.

Location
Offices

Offices shall be located at the front of the building facing the road. Where Mezzanine office are considered a dedicated and
separate entry shall be provided that is distinguished from warehouse structure and is commensurate with commercial office
aesthetics.
Any outdoor storage area (including garaged in storage areas and liquid waste storage tanks) shall not be located within
the Front setback. Any outdoor storage area must be screened from the road.

The
aesthetic
standards
address
components of a plot plan that will
affect the visual quality of the plot as
viewed from off-plot locations. In
addition, these components affect the
experience of on-plot workforce in their
everyday lives.
Figures 6-62 and 6-63 below illustrate
graphic guidelines for plot landscaping,
plot wall character and main signage for
the logistics, support, & light industrial
land Use Zone. For an attractive and
consistent appearance throughout the
logistics and industrial Zones, each plot
should have a distinct front side and
back side. In general, the front side
should contain the main office and
parking within a landscaped setting. The
sides and rear of the plot can be more
utilitarian and contain loading areas,
utility structures and other ancillary uses
that are generally screened from view of
public roads.

of

Outdoor
Storage Areas
Mechanical
Equipment &
Utility
structures

In general, mechanical equipment and utility structures shall be screened from offsite views:
At grade water tank and mechanical equipment shall be located to the side and rear of the building.
Roof-top water tank and mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and not be visible from the road.

landscaping

A landscaping strip with a minimum average width of 1.5 m shall be provided along all road frontages except across
vehicle crossings and where a guardhouse is located in the road boundary setback. the landscaping strip must contain:
Minimum 1 tree and one additional tree for every 10m of roads frontage.
Where three or more trees are required these trees shall be planted no more than 15m
apart or closer than 5m apart.
Trees shall be of a species capable of reaching a minimum height at maturity of 8m and
shall not be less than 1.5 m high at the time of planting.
Walls and fences are permitted under the following conditions:
On the read and side of the property, solid walls are allowed up to a height of 2.5m however, on the front of the property
and any external boundary solid walls only up to a height of 1.4m above which a tubular metal fence with minimum 80%
opacity may be erected. The total height of this barrier shall not be more than 2.5m.
The following types of fences shall not be permitted on any side of the plot:
Barbed wire fencing.
Corrugated metal sheet fencing.
Foundations of all walls and fences shall be located within the plot boundary
Signage and branding is permitted at designated locations within the plot boundary as follows:
Embedded within the boundary wall near the entrances to the plot.
On the vertical surface of the main building.
On a standalone independent pillar located within the plot (not exceeding the maximum height of the building).
Dimensions of the signage shall be restricted within a rectangular frame of 15m x 3m
Attractive building faade design is required. Architects are encouraged to create simple, timeless design solutions that
contribute to a high-quality character:
Buildings shall display variety in forms, material and colour to reflect a style consistent with modern logistics facilities.
The office or non-logistics components of the project shall be expressed differently from that of the warehouses.
Ancillary buildings and service buildings shall be architecturally treated with colours and materials appropriate to fit within
the architectural style of the main warehouse facilities

Walls
Fencing

Signage

Building
Faade
treatment

&

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Southern Region Logistic Projects

Figure 6-62: Typical Plot Boundary Wall (Front) with Signage Plot Identification Signage

Plot Identification Signage Elevation View

Plot Identification Signage 3D View

Figure 6-63: Typical Plot Boundary Wall (Side & Rear)

Side & Rear Fence Elevation View

Side & Rear Fence Street View

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