AHMEDABAD: Every evening in the bustling areas of Ahmedabad, vehicles overflow onto sidewalks, turning lanes are congested, and residents navigate through spaces ill-suited for parking.
The AMC aims to address this daily chaos with new regulations established recently.
“Non-compliance with these regulations may result in the suspension or revocation of building usage permissions, as outlined in the Comprehensive General Development Control Regulations-2017,” the announcement clarified.
Under these new guidelines, property owners are tasked with ensuring that all vehicles—whether from residents or visitors—are parked appropriately on their premises.
To facilitate this, buildings must designate a person to oversee parking management and deter unauthorized parking outside their property.
Additionally, clear signage indicating available parking spaces must be installed, with designated parking bays marked accordingly.
The AMC has firmly prohibited parking on municipal roads, sidewalks, or any public areas outside building properties.
Encroachments are also addressed; the placement of goods or obstructions in visible areas adjacent to buildings is strictly forbidden. Existing landscaping or barriers that obstruct parking must be removed immediately to free up space for vehicles.
In a push for accountability, property owners will need to submit an annual self-declaration certificate to the zonal office, confirming the absence of any encroachments in their parking areas. An online submission facility for these certificates will be introduced by the AMC shortly.
The AMC encourages buildings to share any surplus parking spaces with visitors to optimize usage. Building chairpersons or secretaries can register available parking through a “Parking Availability and Sharing Consent Form” on the AMC’s website.
