Municipal Council approves amendments to building regulations in agricultural and livestock areas
The Municipal Council has approved a schedule of amendments to the construction regulations governing agricultural and livestock areas. During a session chaired by member Abdullah Al-Mahri, stated that the minimum construction percentage in areas such as Al-Wafra, Al-Abdali, and Al-Sulaibiya will be no less than 10% of the plot.
Permitted structures include a residence and rest house for the owner, workers’ housing, storage for produce and fodder, and water tanks, all within defined limits, according to Al-Rai daily.
Member Fahad Al-Abduljader highlighted that the new specifications aim to support Kuwait’s sustainable development goals by ensuring proper land use and balancing investment with environmental preservation.
He added that for cattle breeding and dairy projects, specific ratios have been set for essential structures like feed stores and milking parlors, ensuring the majority of the land remains dedicated to animal production. Flexible provisions were also introduced for Arabian horse breeding projects, allowing for showrooms, stables, and training tracks without compromising agricultural land use.
For livestock and poultry farms, building specifications and ratios were also clarified to ensure safety and productivity. Al-Abduljader stressed that all projects must comply with technical standards approved by the Ministries of Agriculture, Fire and Emergency, and Environment. He called for inter-agency cooperation to advance sustainable agricultural development and support the national economy.
Infrastructure and Land Use Approvals
The council approved several other requests:
From the Ministry of Public Works to allocate a reservoir and route, add a UDS transformer, and cancel previous reservoir allocations in South Sabahiya.
From the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy to allocate overhead power lines connecting the Wafra Z2 transformer station.
From the Ministry of Interior to create additional parking spaces near the Al-Qurain Health Center (Plot 2).
Regulations for Nurseries and Institutes in Residential Areas
In response to member Walid Al-Dagher’s inquiry, the municipality clarified that private nurseries may operate in residential areas with municipal and neighbor approval under legal regulations. However, private institutes are not permitted, and violations must be addressed. The municipality reported 58 violations in four governorates: 41 in Farwaniya and Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and 17 in the Capital and Jahra.
New Proposals by Fahad Al-Abduljader
Al-Abduljader submitted two proposals for technical review:
Licensing of nursery or farm sales outlets under regulated conditions to improve agricultural product marketing.
Licensing of administrative offices within farms to enhance management and operational coordination.
Recommendations on the Metro Project
In response to a question by Vice President Khaled Al-Mutairi, the council issued three recommendations for the Kuwait Metro Project:
Identify the government agency responsible for design and execution.
Reevaluate previous routes and station plans.
Expedite implementation to align with Kuwait’s development goals.
Municipality regulations to be available in English
Council member Eng. Sharifa Al-Shalfan’s proposal to translate municipal regulations into English and publish them on the municipality’s website was approved. This aims to enhance transparency, support foreign investment, and ease procedures for non-Arabic speakers.
