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Hi All,
I was reading the latest version of Strata Living (https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/About_us/Publications/ft045.pdf) published by the NSW Dept of Fair Trading. On page 27 it talks about the usual problem of Visitor Parking. I noticed under the section titled “Council enforcement of parking” the first paragraph states
“Council rangers may inspect strata schemes in their area to ensure the number of emergency and visitor parking spaces allocated in the development consent is complied with. They may fine the owners corporation if these requirements are not met.”
What criteria will they use to determine if the Development Consent is being complied with?
Let’s say the visitor parking area has the minimum number of spaces required and are marked as visitor parking, but some of the spaces are being occupied by owners or occupiers. Would those spaces still be considered a visitor parking space for the purpose of the Development Consent?
In my opinion in that scenario we would be below the minimum number of required spaces and be liable for a fine.
Our visitor parking is usually full of vehicles driven by residents after about 7:30pm at night, 7 days a week and some of those vehicles are driven by committee members.
Some years ago I tried to have this addressed at an AGM, however this was a fruitless exercise. Now that there are the new strata laws, I was hoping that a more successful result could be achieved.
Regards,
Blueman