Payment in Lieu of Car Parking Policy

Background

The proposed Payment in Lieu of Car Parking Policy provides parameters for which the payment in lieu of on-site car parking may be used for non-residential development within the City of Bayswater.

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

Payment in Lieu of Car Parking Policy objectives

The objectives of this policy are to:

1. Assist non-residential developments with a shortfall of car parking by accepting a payment in lieu of parking.

2. Facilitate the development of publicly accessible car parking bays.

3. Ensure an appropriate amount of car parking is provided within town / activity centres.

4. Ensure the extent of car parking provided on site reflects the car parking demand of business. 5. Facilitate improve streetscapes along major roads and within town / activity centres.

6. Provide for the equitable charging of payment in lieu of parking contributions.

7. Encourage alternative forms of transport (walking, cycling, and public transport) within the town / activity centres.

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 detailing the submissions received during the consultation period.

Council, at its Ordinary Council meeting on 25 July 2023, adopted the proposed Payment in Lieu of Car Parking Policy.