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SEcTION 15 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS SEcTION: 15 OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS

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