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* Local building bylaws override NBC 2016 — confirm the applicable rate with your local authority.
Typical Indian planning benchmarks — always verify current local rates.
| Building Type | Typical Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mall / Retail | 1 car per 80–100 sq.m retail | + bike zones, 5–10% EV |
| Office / Commercial | 1 car per 40–60 sq.m built-up | 5–10% EV, visitor bays |
| Residential | 1–2 cars per dwelling unit | by unit size; ~10% visitor |
| Hospital | 1 car per 4–6 beds | ambulance zone + staff parking |
| Hotel | 1 car per 2–4 rooms | banquet/restaurant parking + valet |
| Mixed-Use | blended by use, ~1 per 45–60 sq.m | often the highest ratios |
| Element | Standard |
|---|---|
| Car bay (perpendicular) | 2.5 m × 5 m |
| Compact car bay | 2.3 m × 4.8 m |
| Bike bay | 0.75 m × 2 m |
| Aisle (perpendicular) | 6 m |
| Aisle (60°) | 5.5 m |
| Aisle (45°) | 3.6 – 4 m |
| Ramp grade | 1:8 two-way · max 1:6 one-way |
| Basement clear height | 2.2 – 2.4 m |
How the norms work and what to do when they're hard to meet.
Yes. NBC 2016 is the national benchmark, but local development control regulations — which vary by city, zone and plot size — take precedence where they specify requirements. When in doubt, get written confirmation from the local authority.
Each use is assessed separately using its own rate, then the totals are added — usually with generous visitor parking on top. The highest-demand use often drives the overall layout and levels.
Common remedies: additional levels or stilt parking, compact bays, tandem or stacked spaces, shared or off-site parking, and a formal relaxation application with justification to the authority.
No. They differ by city, and even within a city by zone and plot size. The ranges here are planning thumb rules — always verify the current local rates before freezing your design.
