{"id":1436,"date":"2024-11-05T09:11:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazr.io\/blog\/?p=1436"},"modified":"2024-11-05T10:03:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:03:40","slug":"elementor-1436","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jazr.io\/blog\/elementor-1436\/","title":{"rendered":"Municipal Requirements for Caf\u00e9s: A Comprehensive Guide for Compliance with Local Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1436\" class=\"elementor elementor-1436\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622efc2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"622efc2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-958a5f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"958a5f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The municipal requirements for caf\u00e9s in the Kingdom establish essential standards that caf\u00e9 owners must adhere to, depending on the type of caf\u00e9, its location, and the nature of its activities. This article covers the main municipal requirements for different types of caf\u00e9s, whether commercial caf\u00e9s, kiosks, or cloud caf\u00e9s.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Types of Caf\u00e9s:<\/b><\/span><\/h2><h4><span style=\"color: #05679e;\"><b>Category &#8220;A&#8221; (Commercial Caf\u00e9s)<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The municipal requirements for Category &#8220;A&#8221; caf\u00e9s include several criteria related to location and space, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Location and Space:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caf\u00e9 must be located in a commercial area on a commercial street.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caf\u00e9 must not connect directly to residential areas or any other store.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the caf\u00e9 is inside a shopping mall, no private parking spaces are required.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Internal Requirements:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The activity license must be displayed in a prominent place.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerators must be provided to keep beverages cold.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the caf\u00e9 offers delivery services, it must sign a commitment to take responsibility in case of any food poisoning incidents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees must have health certificates.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #05679e;\"><b>Category &#8220;B&#8221; (Traditional Caf\u00e9s)<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The municipal requirements for traditional caf\u00e9s include additional requirements that ensure comfort and maintain a traditional atmosphere:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Location and Space:<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caf\u00e9 must be on the ground floor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is prohibited to open a caf\u00e9 near mosques or schools.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any potential disturbances to neighbors must be avoided.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Internal Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable Arabic seating should be provided.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A designated area for preparing shisha (hookah) must be located away from the caf\u00e9&#8217;s frontage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warning sign should be placed about the risks of smoking shisha for those under 18 years old.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #05679e;\"><b>Municipal Requirements for Kiosk Caf\u00e9s<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiosk requirements vary based on location, whether on commercial streets, inside shopping malls, or at fuel stations:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Kiosks on Commercial Streets:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kiosk area must be between 16 and 24 square meters.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A restroom specifically for the kiosk must be provided.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Kiosks Inside Shopping Malls:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approval from the mall management is required.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area should range from 6 to 16 square meters.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Kiosks at Fuel Stations:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kiosk must be at least six meters away from fuel pumps.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area of the kiosk should not exceed 16 square meters.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #05679e;\"><b>Municipal Requirements for Cloud Caf\u00e9s<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud caf\u00e9s have unique requirements as they exclusively offer delivery services:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Location and Space:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No parking is required if the caf\u00e9 is located in a part of a commercial building.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Internal Requirements:<\/b><\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A designated area for receiving and delivering goods must be provided.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There should be adequate space for preparing and packaging products.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #05679e;\"><b>General Municipal Requirements for All Caf\u00e9 Types<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The municipality emphasizes the importance of some general requirements that ensure the safety of both customers and caf\u00e9 staff, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Electronic Payment Device:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every caf\u00e9 must have an electronic payment device and register for VAT.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Inventory and Electronic Invoicing Management:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is recommended to use accounting systems for sales management and inventory tracking, such as the &#8220;Riwaa&#8221; program, which provides integrated solutions for managing financial operations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3><p><strong>These requirements provide a general framework to ensure that caf\u00e9s deliver high-quality services while prioritizing public safety and neighborhood rights. 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