Haryana Makes Stilt Parking Mandatory for Multi-Floor Residential Buildings

The Haryana government has introduced strict new parking requirements through a significant amendment to the state's Building Code. The change, announced by Town and Country Planning Department Director Amit Khatri, aims to tackle the growing parking crisis in residential areas across the state.

Key Provisions and Exemptions

Under the new rules, any residential building with more than two floors that are registered as separate dwelling units must include stilt parking. However, the government has provided some flexibility for homeowners - properties up to three floors registered under a single name and used for personal purposes are exempt from this requirement.

Mandatory Requirements

The amendment introduces several strict provisions:

• Properties with more than two separately registered floors cannot be registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908 without stilt parking.
• Four-floor constructions must include stilt parking regardless of ownership status or usage
• The rules apply prospectively to all new construction and reconstruction projects

The government has opened the amendment for public feedback, inviting objections and suggestions until February 1 before the final notification. The move follows the implementation of the stilt-plus-four policy in the state and represents a significant step toward urban planning and development. 

Officials note that this amendment directly addresses the parking challenges that emerged after the introduction of the stilt-plus-four policy, demonstrating the government's commitment to sustainable urban development and improved living conditions in residential areas.