What is the distance between two rows of parking spaces?
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The distance between two rows of parking spaces can be calculated in the following two ways: 1. Parallel parking: The land area for public parking lots is calculated based on the number of small car parking spaces. The minimum size for parallel parking spaces is 6 meters × 2.5 meters, and parallel parking is generally more commonly used. 2. Perpendicular parking: The land area for public parking lots is calculated based on the number of small car parking spaces. The minimum size for perpendicular parking spaces is 6.5 meters × 2 meters. Relevant legal provisions for underground parking spaces are as follows: Article 275 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China stipulates that the ownership of parking spaces and garages planned for parking within building areas shall be agreed upon by the parties through sale, gift, lease, or other means. Parking spaces that occupy roads or other areas shared by property owners belong to the property owners collectively.
Speaking of the distance between two rows of parking spaces, I know from my daily parking experience that this width is usually between 7 to 9 meters to allow vehicles to turn in and out smoothly without scraping. Having driven for over a decade, I've encountered many parking lots with overly narrow aisles—around just 5-6 meters—where making a turn was nerve-wracking, always fearing I'd scratch someone else's car. Ideal design should consider different vehicle sizes; for example, SUVs or pickup trucks require wider aisles, at least over 8 meters for comfort. On the other hand, aisles that are too wide also waste space, so balance is key. In high-traffic areas like shopping centers during peak hours, aisles should be at least 8 meters to ensure smooth flow. I recommend consulting professional parking lot planners or checking local building guidelines, as standards may differ between urban and suburban areas. In short, maintaining 7-9 meters can significantly reduce accidents and improve parking efficiency, avoiding costly repairs like the one I had last time.
