Building Permits & Licensing

Sidewalk Occupancy Permit

We obtain the sidewalk occupancy permit required for any construction or landscaping work on the pavement adjoining your building, to municipality requirements.

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Sidewalk Occupancy Permit
Overview

What is this service?

An official permit issued through the Balady platform allowing temporary occupation of the pavement adjoining a building for construction or landscaping works — during execution or a commercial extension — in line with municipality requirements. ABAK defines the area involved, prepares the supporting documents, files the application and follows it through to issuance.

Why do you need this service?

Lets construction or landscaping work on the pavement proceed lawfully.

Formal authorisation that keeps you clear of violations and fines.

Regulates use of the pavement so pedestrian movement is preserved.

A fast electronic process aligned with municipality requirements.

How It Works

Service Preparation Steps

01

Site study

We define the pavement area to be occupied and the type of works involved.

02

Authorisation

ABAK is appointed / the application is filed through the Balady platform.

03

Documents

Supporting documents are prepared and checked against municipality requirements.

04

Submission

The application is filed on the Balady platform.

05

Payment

The applicable fees are settled.

06

Issuance

The sidewalk occupancy permit is collected.

What does the service include?

Defining the pavement area and the type of works.
Preparing documents and checking them against the requirements.
Submission and follow-up on Balady through to issuance.
Quality & Compliance

Approved Standards & Codes

Municipality requirements for pavement occupancy
Balady platform

Frequently Asked Questions About This Service

When do I need a sidewalk occupancy permit?

Whenever temporary construction or landscaping work takes place on the pavement adjoining your building — during construction, when extending a shopfront or reworking an entrance — because the pavement is public property that cannot be occupied without authorisation.

How long is a sidewalk permit valid?

It is temporary and tied to the duration of the works stated in the application. If more time is needed, a new application is filed before the permit expires so no violation is recorded.

Can the pavement be closed completely during the works?

No. The municipality requires a safe pedestrian route to be maintained and the work area secured; the permit defines exactly how much area may be occupied and what kind of work is allowed.

What happens if the work proceeds without a permit?

It exposes the business to violations, fines and a stop-work order, and the owner may be required to restore the pavement to its original condition at their own cost.

Why Choose abak?

We combine deep engineering expertise with high quality standards to deliver solutions you can trust.

Experienced Engineers

A team of certified consultants and engineers with long experience in the Saudi market.

High Quality Standards

Strict adherence to the Saudi Building Code and international engineering best practices.

Modern Engineering Solutions

We use the latest tools and technologies to deliver precise, efficient designs.

Professional Consultation

We listen to your needs and design the right solution for your project and budget.

Fast, Reliable Delivery

We commit to timelines and deliver our projects on schedule.

How It Works

How We Work With You

Clear steps from first contact to final delivery.

  1. 1

    Contact Us

    Reach us on WhatsApp or by phone and share your project details.

  2. 2

    Requirement Analysis

    We study your needs and set a clear, suitable engineering plan.

  3. 3

    Engineering Execution

    Our team executes the work precisely to the highest standards.

  4. 4

    Final Delivery

    We hand over complete deliverables with post-delivery support.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Reach our team now on WhatsApp and get a consultation tailored to your service.