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SEcTION 15 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS SEcTION: 15 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
15.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
These street parking requirements are established to provide properly
designated parking areas adequate in design, capacity and location to
prevent traffic congestion and avoid hazards to the public’s safety and
welfare.
15.1.1 Parking areas (covered or uncovered) shall be provided for
vehicles within the plot limits.
15.1.2 In all types of buildings, street parking facilities plan shall
be submitted to the Authority for approval in the issuance of
building permits or certificates of occupancy. All plans shall
clearly indicate the proposed development, including parking
location, size, design, numbering, traffic direction, lighting,
landscaping, curb cuts, ingress and egress, traffic rules and
signs.
15.1.3 Any deletion or other changes made to the parking lot plan shall
be reviewed and be approved by the Authority prior to work
commencement.
15.1.4 The Authority may request a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) for
some developments, which may have an impact on the traffic
generation for the surrounding roads and properties, such
as special projects, commercial shopping malls, parking for
monorail stations and mixed use buildings.
15.1.5 In case a plot is between the main road and the secondary road,
entry and exit from the car parking lots shall be located only at
the secondary road or as specified by the Authority. (figure-4)
15.1.6 Location of car parking entry or exit shall be far away from any
traffic intersections depending on road type, vehicle type, etc..
and to be approved by the Authority. In case of individual roads
forming T junction, location of car parking entry or exit shall not
be opposite the intersections. (figure-5)
15.1.7 vehicles parking entry and exist shall be away from the end of
the road chamfer by at least 15.0 meters for light vehicles and for
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other vehicles this will depend on vehicle size, road type, speed,
etc. (figure-4)
15.1.8 No parking area shall be counted as both required parking stall
and a loading space.
15.1.9 No vehicles access from alley way (Sikka).
15.1.10 Existence of public light vehicle parking lots in the vicinity of any
plot shall not exempt such plot from satisfying the car parking
requirements as specified in accordance with provisions of these
regulations.
15.1.11 The minimum width of car entry and internal roads shall be:
a) 3.0 meters width clear un-obstructed road or pavement in
case of one-way traffic.
b) 6.0 meters width clear un-obstructed road or pavement in
case of two-way traffic.
c) In the case of small plots or plots with exceptionally difficult
technical circumstances, the competent Authority may
accept 3.0 meters way for both entry and exit of cars after
providing traffic signals and traffic electronic control system
and fulfilling all requirements of the Authority.
15.1.12 All parking areas shall be permanently maintained in a safe,
clean and good condition free of physical obstructions. All areas
including landscaping shall be kept free of trash and weeds.
15.1.13 All parking areas shall be paved and sloped (maximum to 2 %),
to drain to a public road.
15.1.14 All parking areas shall be provided with exterior lighting for the
surface area. Lighting shall be designed, arranged and installed
so as to confine direct rays on to the premises and to direct light
away from adjacent structures, premises or streets. Lighting
fixtures should be of an energy saving type.
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