Part 13: Parking control

Last updated: December 2007. This document ceases to be a controlled document when printed. Please refer to the current version at www.landtransport.govt.nz

4  Design considerations

4.5  Parking provision

4.5.1  Parking zones and resident parking

Zone parking generally covers an area with a uniform set of specific parking restrictions. Fee-paying systems can be applied to this entire area. There may be situations where specific parking zones over a small area may be established within an overall larger CBD zone – ie where a self-contained area has parking restrictions that vary from the overarching zone parking controls. Where this occurs, the most appropriate signage must be displayed to correctly identify to the road user the system in place.

The extent of a parking zone is shown by the use of signs at all entry and exit points to the zone. Examples of layouts of signs for an area can be found in section 7. Further information on placement of signs associated with zone parking is contained in AS 1742.11: Manual of uniform traffic control devices – part 11 parking controls.

4.5.2   Loading zones

Loading zones are generally created for those vehicles that require parking for a short term to pick up or drop off goods or passengers. The type of zone required (whether for goods, passengers or both) and the time limits will be determined by the RCA. Sites should be located at one end of parking bays free from any obstructions for ease of use when unloading or picking up. Further information is provided within the Austroads Guide to traffic management, Part 11: Parking. The signing and marking of loading zones is contained in section 6.

4.5.3  Rural parking

The majority of the information within this document relates to urban parking facilities, where there is typically more pressure on parking. However, rural parking issues do exist.

Types of rural parking include, but are not restricted to, rest areas, motorist service centres and truck stops. It is recommended that parking facilities in rural areas be located off-road where practicable. Advance directional signage should be provided so drivers have sufficient time to make a decision while travelling.

The types of signage, including motorist service signs, are located within Manual of signs and markings, part 1. Further information on rural parking can be found in Austroads Guide to traffic management, Part 11: Parking.

4.6  Design vehicles – base vehicle design

Traffic Note 48 (Land Transport NZ) ‘Light vehicle sizes and dimensions: street survey result and parking space requirements’ suggests AS/NZS 2890.1: 2004 Parking facilities Part 1: Off street car parking reflects New Zealand vehicle fleet data, and use of that standard is encouraged.

The base vehicle design is used to determine appropriate widths and lengths for vehicle spaces. Measurements are also taken from the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Mass and Dimensions (2002) and should be taken into consideration along with the design elements outline in section 5, and any requirements identified within TA district schemes, bylaws or other documentation.

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