National Building code

10) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES

10.1 The off-street parking (on-site parking) spaces in a plot to be provided shall be
in accordance with Annex B. The spaces given in Annex B shall be considered by the
Authority in conjunction with the Development Rules, in force, if any.
10.2 The spaces to be left out for off-street parking as given in 10.3 to 10.6 shall be
in addition to the open spaces left out for lighting and ventilation purposes as given
in 15.
10.2.1 Further 50 percent of the open spaces required around buildings under 8
may be allowed to be utilized for parking or loading or unloading spaces, provided a
minimum distance of 3.6 m around the building is kept free from any parking,
loading or unloading spaces subject to the provisions of Part 4 Fire and Life Safety.
10.3 Each off-street parking space provided for vehicles shall be as follows:
a) For car, the minimum parking space to be 3 m 6 m when individual parking
space is required and 2.75 m 5 m when common parking space is required.
b) Space for scooter/two wheeler and bicycle to be not less than 1.25 m2 and 1.00
m2 respectively.
c) Area for each equivalent car space inclusive of circulation area is 23 m2 for open
parking, 28 m2 for ground floor covered parking and 32 m2 for basement.
10.4 For buildings of different occupancies, off-street parking space for vehicles
shall be provided as stipulated below:
a) Motor Vehicles Space shall be provided as specified in Annex B for parking
motor vehicles (cars).
b) Other Types of Vehicles For non-residential building, in addition to the parking
areas provided in (a) above, 25 to 50 percent additional parking space shall be
provided for parking other types of vehicles and the additional spaces required for
other vehicles shall be as decided by the Authority, keeping in view the nature of
traffic generated in the city.
10.5 Off-street parking space shall be provided with adequate vehicular access to a
street; and the area of drives, aisles and such other provisions required for
adequate manoeuvering of vehicle shall be exclusive of the parking space
stipulated in these provisions
10.6 If the total parking space required by these provisions is provided by a group of
property owners for their mutual benefits, such use of this space may be construed
as meeting the off-street parking requirements under these provisions, subject to
the approval of the Authority.
10.7 In buildings of mercantile (commercial), industrial and storage type, in addition
to the parking spaces provided, a space at the rate of 3.5 m 7.5 m, shall be

provided for loading and unloading activities, for each 1 000 m2 of floor area or
fraction thereof.
10.8 Parking spaces shall be paved and clearly marked for different types of
vehicles.
10.9 Apart from parking at ground level, provision of underground or multistoreyed
parking may be permitted. The parking of vehicles at different level may also be
mechanized. In the case of parking spaces provided in basement(s), at least two
ramps of adequate width and slope shall be provided, located preferably at opposite
ends. In case of underground/multistoreyed parking, special measures with regard
to fire safety shall be taken (see Part 4 Fire and Life Safety).

11 GREENBELTS, LANDSCAPING AND WATER CONSERVATION

11.1 General Greenbelts and landscaping including plantation of shrubs and trees
help to certain extent in enhancing the environmental quality.
11.1.1 Planting of trees in streets and in open spaces should be done carefully to
take advantage of both shades and sunshine without obstructing the flow of wind
circulation and sight. Their advantage for abating glare and for providing cool and/or
warm pockets in developed areas should also be taken.
11.2 Norms for Planting of Shrubs and Trees
11.2.1 Suitable provisions may be made for greeneries including plantation of
shrubs and trees as a part of environmental protection in general. This aspect shall
be taken care of from the initial stage of town and country planning, zoning and
planning of development of particular area and group housing. Finally, this aspect
shall also be taken into account in planning individual building of different
occupancies.
11.2.2 The types of plants, the distance between trees/ plants from the building and
the distance between plants shall be carefully worked out keeping in view the
structural safety and aesthetic requirements of buildings.
11.3 Trees shall be numbered area-wise, plot-wise and road-wise by the concerned
authority and they shall be checked periodically.
11.4 Cutting and pruning of trees in public as well as private areas shall be suitably
regulated. Trees shall be cut only after obtaining the permission of the Authority
designated for this purpose.
11.5 The landscape planning and design shall be done in accordance with Part 10
Landscaping, Signs and Outdoor Display Structures, Section 1 Landscape Planning
and Design.
11.6 Water Conservation and Augmentation In view of critical shortage of water,
conservation of water by rain water harvesting and by use of recycled water to the

maximum extent possible will be required. In this regard the following provisions
may be adopted.
11.6.1 The local authority preparing a town-planning scheme or a development plan
should see that the local water bodies are preserved, and if dry, are activated by
directing water-courses appropriately. If required, the same should be enlarged,
deepened, etc.
11.6.2 The water body should be protected by ensuring that no
permanent/temporary construction development takes place around it up to a
distance of 50 m from the edge of the water body and the same shall be suitably
landscaped. Further, the public shall have easy access to the water body.
11.6.3 The rain water run-off shall be suitably directed to Recharging Wells in plots
belonging to the local authority and of appropriate design.
11.6.4 The local authority should encourage for collection of rain water from roofs
and terraces and direct the same either to a storage tank or to a recharging well.
11.6.5 Buildings having central air-conditioning plants requiring water for cooling
purposes may not be allowed to use fresh water for the purpose.
11.6.6 Commercial or residential multi-storey complexes may use recycled water for
flushing of toilets. Separate storage tanks and separate distribution pipes shall be
provided for the purpose.