The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate
based on the powers entrusted to it by law,
after perusal of clauses Third and Fourth of Royal Order O/38 dated 29 Muharram 1442 [26 August 2020],
after perusal of article 7(4) and (20) of the System of the Royal Commission for Ula Governorate issued by virtue of clause First of the mentioned Royal Order,
after perusal of article 5(3) of the Law of Municipalities and Villages issued by Royal Decree D/5 dated 21 Safar 1397 [11 February 1977],
after perusal of articles 2 and 3 of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Council of Ministers Decision 92 dated 5 Safar 1442 [23 September 2020],
in implementation of the strategic objectives of the commission in developing its geographical scope and upgrading the works and services provided in it,
and desiring to reduce visual distortion, preserve visual identity, and protect the night environment,
hereby decides
First
The Technical Manual for External Lighting Requirements is hereby approved in the form attached.
Second
The fine for violations resulting from non-compliance with the technical manual referred to in clause First of this decision must be as follows:
| Violation | Unit | Person responsible for the violation | Extent of impact | Warning | Corrective grace period after warning | Fine in Riyal | Procedure in case of repetition | Notes |
| Violation of the provisions of the Technical Manual for External Lighting | For one building | Owner | Non-grievous | Applicable | 14 days | 3,000 | Double the fine | With correction/removal of the violation at the expense of the violator* |
*Subject to article 3.2 of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 12 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [18 October 2021].
Third
This decision must be applied in phases announced on the website of the authority, and a time limit must be specified for each phase prior to its application, provided that it is not less than 30 days.
Fourth
The provisions of this decision do not prejudice the validity of the Executive Rules of the Regulation on Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing Decision 4300204526 dated 13 Rabi Al-Awwal 1443 [19 October 2021], and the Schedule of Penalties for Municipal Violations issued by Ministerial Decision 4400905854 dated 19 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1444 [8 June 2023], to the degree that they do not contradict with the provisions of this decision.
Fifth
This decision must be published with the technical manual in the official gazette and the website of the authority, and comes into force on the date of entry into force of the first phase.
Sixth
The authority shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the implementation of the provisions of this decision.
Seventh
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Issued on: 26 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446
Corresponding to: 22 June 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5099 issued on 1 August 2025.