Planning employee parking areas is very similar to planning stores or warehouse areas. the procedure to be followed is
1. Determine the number of automobiles to be parked by type of automobile.
2.Determine the space required for each automobile.
3.Determine the available space for parking.
4. Determine alternative parking layouts for alternative parking patterns.
5.selsct the layout that best utilizes space and maximizes employee convenience.
Care must be used when determining the number of automobiles to be parked. General rules of thumb may not be applicable. For remote sites not being serviced by public transportation, a parking space may be required for every 1.25 employees. At the other extreme, a centralized location served by public transportation may require a parking space for every three employees. The number of parking spaces to be provided must be specifically determined for each facility and must be in accordance with local zoning regulations. Attention should be paid to the requirement for handicapped parking. Although minimum requirements can be as low as two handicapped spaces per 100 parking spaces, five handicapped spaces per 100 parking spaces is not uncommon. The key is to check with your local or state building agency for the required standard. Surveys of similar facilities in the area of the new facility
Will provide valuable data with respect to the required number of parking spaces.