Prague wants to reduce the minimum number of parking spaces for new buildings — ČT24 — Czech Television
The Prague building regulations divide the city into seven zones, in which the mandatory number of parking spaces is calculated based on the built-up gross floor area. While it is now necessary to build even in the centers, the planned developments could include houses without parking. “We want to enable projects to be created for people who don’t have and don’t need a car at all,” said city councilor for housing Adam Zábranský (Pirates).
According to the proposal, there will be minimum parking spaces throughout the city, including its peripheral parts. The maximum number of parking spaces is to be maintained, which is set at two spaces per apartment unit.
Better access to public transport
“The proposal takes into account the availability of public transport with a focus on rail transport in more detail,” added Deputy Mayor Adam Scheinherr (Praha Sobě). According to him, the city wants to reduce the level of regulation and allow the market to respond to demand, because apartments without garages can be significantly cheaper.
The proposal will now be commented on by the city district, after which the city management will vote again. The councilor approved an extension of the comment period to forty-five days to give the town hall enough time to comment on the amendment. “It is obvious that there will be some discussion about it,” said Deputy Mayor Petr Hlaváček (for TOP 09), who was elected to the new council as the leader of the STAN movement.
A challenge to the council
The proposal was approved by the ex-officio council consisting of representatives of Pirates, Prahy Sobě, TOP 09 and STAN, which after the elections leads Prague until the election of a new municipality leadership. Last week, representatives of the winning coalition SPOLU (ODS, TOP 09, KDU-ČSL) called on the council not to make any important decisions.
TOGETHER leader Bohuslav Svoboda (ODS) also encouraged Mayor Zdenek Hřiby (Pirates) to do so in an open letter. “The law is clear. The city council is responsible for the management of the city until a new council is elected,” said Hřib in response to the letter.
PSP are implementing regulations to the Building Act and regulate construction based on the specific requirements of the capital’s urban planning. They have been valid since 2016. Their future is now being discussed during the preparation of an amendment to the new Building Act.