Car Parking Dispensation Policy

Background

The Car Parking Dispensation Policy provides the parameters for considering a dispensation on the minimum number of required on-site car parking bays for non-residential developments, which are located within a town centre or within proximity to high frequency public transport.

The City has also reviewed the Payment in Lieu of Parking Plan. The plan is required for the Car Parking Dispensation Policy to be applied within the City.

Objectives of the Car Parking Dispensation Policy

1. Recognise that different on-site car parking standards are appropriate for:

1. Development within a town centre;
2. Development within proximity to high frequency public transport; and
3. A traditional development outside a town centre and not within proximity to high frequency public transport.

2. Encourage businesses, local services, and employment generators to locate in town centres and within proximity to high frequency public transport.

3. Ensure an appropriate amount of car parking is provided within town centres and within proximity to high frequency public transport.

4. Ensure the extent of car parking provided on site reflects the car parking demand of business.

5. Facilitate improved streetscapes along major roads and within town centres and within proximity to high frequency public transport.

6. Encourage alternative forms of transport (walking, cycling, and public transport) within the town centres and within proximity to high frequency public transport.

Consultation

Public consultation is now closed.

Next Steps

City officers have reviewed and assessed all submissions received during the consultation period. A report was put to Council meeting detailing the submissions received during the consultation period. Council, at its Ordinary Council meeting on 25 July 2023, adopted the Car Parking Dispensation Policy.