(A) Minimum Parking Space:
(1) No off-strut parking space shall be less than—
(a) 12.5 square meters (2.5 meters in width and 5 meters in length) for a motor car with a minimum head room of 2.2 meters if parked in a covered area,
(b) 37.5 square meters (3.75 meters in width and 10 meters in length) for a truck and bus with a minimum head room of 4.75 meters if parked in a covered area.
(2) The minimum width of circulation driveway to be provided for adequate maneuvering of vehicles shall be 4.0 mtrs. for cars and 5.00 mtrs. for trucks exclusive of parking space referred to in sub rule (1). However, a projection from a height above 5.50 mtrs. from the ground level may be permitted keeping the mandatory open space open to sky as per this rule.
(3) The parking layout plan shall be so prepared that the parking space for each vehicle becomes directly accessible from driveway or circulation driveway or aisles. However stack car parking arrangement will be allowed in such a way that every car can be moved by shifting not more than one car. This stack car parking will be allowed only on the basement and ground floor levels.
(4) (a) For building with different uses, the area of parking space shall be worked out on the basis of respective uses separately and parking space to be provided for the.total number of vehicle thus required.
(b) In case of a plot containing more than one building, parking requirement for all buildings shall be calculated on the basis of consideration the area of respective use or uses.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-items (1), (2), (3) or (4) of this rule, if the building site abuts on a street or means of access which is less than 3.5 meters, parking space may not be insisted upon.
(6) In calculating the areas of different occupancies in the same building or different units of same occupancy in a building, the areas of common spaces of any floor which is included in the calculation of the Floor Area Ratio as per provision of these rules shall be distributed proportionately amongst the different units or occupancies. However, in case of residential use, the actual floor area of the tenements shall be considered excluding the areas of the common space.
The requirements of car parking spaces shall be calculated accordingly.
(B) Parking Space requirements for motor cars:
(1) The parking space requirements for motor cars in respect of different categories of buildings are given in the Table below:— 32 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 [PART I Off-street Car Parking Space Table Sl. No. Occupancy. Car Parking Space Requirement.
I. Residential (a) One car parking space to be provided for every 150 sqm of floor area upto a total floor area of 600 sqm.,
(b) One car parking space to be provided for every 140 sqm of floor area above a total floor area of 600 sqm up to 5000 sqm.,
(c) One Car parking space to be provided for every 130 sqm of floor area above a total floor area of 5000 sqm.
Note. I: However for building or buildings having individual tenements size not exceeding 60 sqm. in the entire building, one car parking space to be provided for every 250 sqm of floor area;
II. For the purpose of calculation of number of car park nearest whole number is to be considered.
II. Educational For all educational buildings, one car parking space and one bus parking space are to be provided for every 500 sqm of floor area and part thereof (exceeding 50%). However, at least one car parking space is to be provided for every educational building.
III. Institutional For hospitals and other health care institutions—
(i) One car parking space for every 150 sqm of. floor area is to be provided for a total floor area not exceeding 1000 sqm. However, at least one car parking space is to be provided for such institution building.
(ii) One car parking space for every 100 sqm of floor area is to be provided for a total floor area exceeding 1000 sqm (subject to a maximum of 250 nos of car parking space).
IV. Assembly (a) For theaters, motion picture houses, auditorium or similar other halls—one car parking space for every 75 sqm of floor area shall be required. However, at least one car parking space is to be provided for such buildings even having less than 75 sqm of floor area;
(b) For Exhibition Halls, Town Hall or City Halls and similar other halls—one car parking space for every 200 sqm of floor area shall be required. However, at least one car parking space is to be provided for such halls even having less than 200 sqm of floor area;
(c) For restaurant, eating houses, bars, clubs, gymkhana, dance halls - one car parking space for every 75 sqm of floor area and/or part thereof (exceeding 50%). However, at least one, car parking space is to be provided for such buildings even having less than 75 sqmetres,
(d) For hotels — one car parking space for every 250 sqm of floor area and/or part thereof (exceeding 50%). However, at least two car parking space is to be provided for such hotel buildings:
Provided that for Hotels with Banquet Hall for other facilities like Conference, Marriage Ceremony and other public gatherings one car parking space for every 50 sqm of such floor area of banquet hall shall be required additionally:
Provided further that while calculating the area of hotel to assess the requirement of car parking, area of banquet hall will not be considered.
(e) For boarding house and guest house — one car parking space for every 500 sqm of floor area and/or part thereof (exceeding 50%). However, at least one car parking space is to be provided for such houses For other assembly buildings like place of worship, gymnasium, sports stadium, railway or bus passenger station, airport terminal; or any other places where people congregate or gather—requirement of parking space shall be determined by the Chairman-in-Council.
PART I] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 33 V. Business One car parking space for every 100 sqm of floor area and/or part thereof (exceeding 50%). However, at least one car parking space is to be provided for such building.
VI. Mercantile (retail) (a) For floor area up to 50 sq.m.—no car parking space.
(b) For floor area above 50 sq.m.—one car parking space plus an additional car parking space for every 100 sq.m. of the covered area.
VII. Industrial, Storage and Mercantile (Wholesale)
(a) For floor area up to 200 sq.m.—no car parking space.
(b) For floor area above 200 sq.m.—one car parking space for every 200 sq.m.
and one truck parking space for every 1000 sqm. subject to a minimum of one truck parking space.
In no case the required car parking space shall exceed 50 and the required truck parking space shall exceed 50:
Provided that while calculating the floor area for the purpose of car parking space required, covered areas for car parking are not to be considered.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-item (1) this part, the Chairman-in-Council may in any area or ward or borough for the purpose of this rule, require additional parking spaces to be provided in such area.
(C) Parking spaces to be distinct:
The open spaces required under rule 50 and driveway shall not be treated as parking space for the purpose of these rules. However, open car parking may be allowed on the mandatory open space, provided that a clear driveway of 4.00 mtrs. width is maintained.