If you have wondered why buildings (commercial or residential) in certain areas have lesser carpark lots, its due to the Range-based Parking Provision Standards implemented by LTA from 1 February 2019, in which different Zones have different allocations of carpark lots.
In line with Singapore’s move towards a car-lite society, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a new Range-based Parking Provision Standards (RPPS) from 1 February 2019, to replace the existing Car Parking Standards (CPS) and Range-based Car Parking Standards (RCPS). The revised parking standards will accord developers greater flexibility in managing parking provisions according to the needs of the developments, particularly in areas well-connected to the public transport system, and free up more land for community spaces and greenery.
Read More : New Parking Standards for Private Developments from February 2019, LTA, Nov 2018
The Range-based Parking Provision Standards will specify the range of car parking provisions that private developments are allowed to provide, which will vary according to location zones and land uses. This differs from the CPS which only sets a minimum standard for developments in different zones and land uses.
Unlike the RCPS, where LTA’s approval is required to reduce parking provision by up to 20% below the minimum standard stipulated by the CPS, the RPPS grants developers flexibility to determine the desired level of car parking provision within the stipulated range, without the need to seek LTA’s approval.
| Car Parking Standard (CPS) | Range-based Car Parking Standard (RCPS) | Range-based Parking Provision Standards (RPPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concept | Stipulates a minimum parking provision | Some developments may apply to reduce parking provision by up to 20% from the CPS minimum | Stipulates a range of parking provisions |
| Effective period | 1965 – 31 Jan 2019 | 2005 – 31 Jan 2019 | From 1 Feb 2019 |
| Motorcycle standard | No existing standard | 5% of car and motorcycle parking provision requirement | |
| Provision outside of standard | Waiver application required for provisions below the minimum standard; Deficiency Charge may apply | Waiver application required to provide below or above the range; Deficiency Charge may apply | |
| Deficiency charge | Zone 1: $32,000/ lot; Zones 2 and 3: $16,000/ lot below allowable minimum | $16,000/car parking lot or $5,500/ motorcycle lot below or above allowable range for Zones 1-3 | |
| GFA penalty | Applies for surplus lots above minimum standard in specified land uses | Applies for surplus lots above upper bound in specified land uses | |
The Singapore Island is divided into 4 Zones.
Read More : Vehicle Parking Provision, LTA
| Classification | Description |
|---|---|
| Zone 1 | City (Restricted Zone) and Marina Bay, except Zone 4 |
| Zone 2 | Areas within 400m radius from a rapid transit system station outside Zone 1, except Zone 4 |
| Zone 3 | All other areas except Zone 4 |
| Zone 4 | Gazetted car-lite precincts. |
The boundaries of Zones 1, 2 and 4 can be found in OneMap.
The following table is extracted from Vehicle Parking Provision, Code of Practice 2019, LTA
Central Area
Marina South
Central Region
Kampong Bugis
Read more about Kampong Bugis here
North Precinct
Woodlands North
East Precinct
Bayshore
See more info on Bayshore Road GLS
West Precinct
Jurong Lake District
See more info on Jurong Lake District
