03 I Siting3J Bicycle and car parkingIntegrating car parking within apartment buildings has asignificant impact on site planning, landscape and buildingdesign. On site parking can be located underground,above ground within a structure or at grade.The location, form and organisation of parking is usuallya balance of development feasibility, site constraints,local context, apartment types and regulatory car parkingrequirements, e.g. council car parking rates. Deep soilzones, stormwater management and the retention of treescan also affect the size and shape of a car park footprint.Parking requirements should be determined in relationto the availability, frequency and convenience of publictransport. Reduced requirements promote a reduction incar dependency and encourage walking, cycling and useof public transport. Provision of parking for alternativeforms of transport such as car share vehicles, motorcyclesand bicycles should also be considered. Where less carparking is provided, councils are encouraged to limit onstreet resident parking for these new residents.Table 2Metropolitan SydneyLocationCar parking requirements for development close to public transportSites within 400m of a railwaystation or light rail stop innominated inner and middlering metropolitan Sydneyareas 1)Sites within 400m of a railwaystation or light rail stop in theremainder of metropolitanSydney areasSites within 400 – 800 metresof a railway station or light railstopMinimum requirementNo specific requirementThe relevant requirement setout in the RMS’ <strong>Guide</strong> to TrafficGenerating Development orthe car parking requirementprescribed by the relevantcouncil, whichever is lessThe relevant requirement setout in the RMS’ <strong>Guide</strong> to TrafficGenerating Development orthe car parking requirementprescribed by the relevantcouncil, whichever is less1)Includes the local government areas: Ashfield, Auburn,Bankstown, Botany Bay, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury, City ofSydney, Hurstville, Kogarah, Lane Cove, Marrickville, Leichhardt,North Sydney, Parramatta (City Centre), Randwick, Rockdale,Ryde, Strathfield, Waverley, Willoughby, WoollharaNominated regional centresLocationLand zoned, and siteswithin 400m of land zoned,B3 Commercial Core, B4Mixed Use or equivalent in anominated regional centre 2)Minimum requirementThe relevant requirement setout in the RMS’ <strong>Guide</strong> to TrafficGenerating Development orthe car parking requirementprescribed by the relevantcouncil, whichever is less2)Includes the regional centres: Albury, Ballina, Batemans Bay,Bathurst, Bega, Bowral, Cessnock, Charlestown, Coffs Harbour,Dapto, Dubbo, Glendale–Cardiff, Gosford, Goulburn, Grafton,Lismore, Maitland, Morisset, Newcastle, Nowra, Orange, PortMacquarie, Queanbeyan, Raymond Terrace, Shellharbour,Tamworth, Taree, Tuggerah–Wyong, Tweed Heads, Wagga Wagga,Warrawong, WollongongFigure 3J.1This development provides green open space on top of the carpark structure (top photo). The ground level facing the street is'wrapped' with retail and commercial uses (bottom photo)70 DRAFT | <strong>Apartment</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> I September 2014
03 I SitingPerformance criteria3J-1Car parking is provided based on proximity topublic transport in metropolitan Sydney andcentres in regional areasAcceptable solutions1. Number of car parking spaces meet therequirements as shown in Table 2 where applicable2. Number of visitor spaces are limited, particularly inbasements, to 1 space per every 10 apartments3. Where a car share scheme operates locally,provide car share parking spaces within thecar park or on street. Car share spaces may beprovided in lieu of the required number of carparks, in accordance with council policyFigure 3J.2Car share parking spaces that are conveniently located in frontof apartment buildings encourage reduced car ownershipPerformance criteria3J-2Parking and facilities are provided for other modesof transportAcceptable solutions1. Conveniently located and sufficient numbers ofparking spaces are provided for motorbikes andscooters2. Secure undercover bicycle parking is provided thatis easily accessible from both the public domainand common areas3. Conveniently located charging stations areprovided for electric vehicles, where desirableFigure 3J.3Bicycle parking for residents should be secure andeasy to access from common areasPerformance criteria3J-3Car park design and access is safeand secureAcceptable solutions1. Car park contains supporting facilities includinggarbage, plant and switch rooms, storage areasand car wash bays, which can be accessedwithout crossing car parking spaces2. Direct, clearly visible and well lit access is providedinto common circulation areasFigure 3J.4Example of a car wash bay integrated into the basement carpark of a residential apartment building3. A clearly defined and visible lobby or waiting areais provided to lifts and stairs4. For larger car parks, safe pedestrian access isclearly defined and circulation areas have goodlighting, colour, line marking and/or bollardsDRAFT | <strong>Apartment</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> I September 201471
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