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In response to a Bombay High Court order, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced a new policy for parking space requirements in residential and commercial buildings. The policy, which is more stringent than previous regulations, outlines the number of parking spaces developers must provide based on the size of homes. It includes provisions for different home sizes, ranging from small flats to larger properties, and mandates that 5% of parking space be reserved for visitors. Feedback from residents has been gathered, and the final proposal will be sent to the state government for approval. This new policy is aimed at addressing the growing parking demand in the city.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced a revised policy aimed at ensuring sufficient parking space in residential and commercial buildings. This policy follows an order from the Bombay High Court and is set to replace previous regulations. It specifies how many parking spaces should be provided for homes based on their size, imposing stricter standards than those in place under the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) for Maharashtra, established in 2020. Advertisement
The high court had directed the NMMC to review its parking policy after a petition from activist Sandeep Thakur. In response to this, Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Kailas Shinde formed a committee of planning experts, led by Jitendra Bhopale, the former joint director of the Konkan division. The new regulations were drawn up based on the committee's recommendations.
Under the new guidelines, homes larger than 1,500 sqft must provide parking space for two four-wheelers and one two-wheeler, with an additional space for every extra 500 sqft. For homes between 800 and 1,500 sqft, the requirement is for two four-wheelers and one two-wheeler.
For smaller homes, such as those between 600 and 800 sqft, parking for three four-wheelers and two two-wheelers must be provided for every two homes. Additionally, every four homes ranging between 400 and 600 sqft should include parking for five four-wheelers and four two-wheelers. For homes sized 300-400 sqft, parking for two four-wheelers and two two-wheelers is mandatory for every two homes. Finally, homes less than 300 sqft should have parking for one four-wheeler and two two-wheelers.
The NMMC also mandates that 5% of all parking spaces must be set aside for visitors, regardless of the home size. Commissioner Shinde shared that the civic body had sought input from residents via a questionnaire created by the committee. This was done to develop effective solutions for addressing the growing demand for parking spaces in the city. Shinde added that the response from residents had been positive, and suggestions and objections are now being reviewed. Once this process concludes, the proposal will be sent to the state government for final approval.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's new parking policy aims to address the increasing parking demands in the city. By specifying parking space requirements based on home size and including provisions for visitor parking, the policy looks set to improve the parking situation in the city. While the new rules have been well received by residents and activists, the key to their success will lie in ensuring their strict enforcement. Additionally, the exemption for lower-income housing will provide relief for those living in CIDCO colonies. Once the proposal is approved by the state government, it could pave the way for a more organized and accessible parking system in Navi Mumbai.
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