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Cars That Fit

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Note: Calculation excludes turning radius needed for entry. For commercial parking, add 20-30% for circulation. CDA/LDA require specific parking minimums per building type.

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Standard Parking Dimensions Pakistan

Vehicle Type	Length	Width	Standard Space
Standard Car (Suzuki Mehran/Corolla)	14-16 ft	5-6 ft	16' × 8' (~128 sqft)
SUV / Crossover (Fortuner, Land Cruiser)	16-18 ft	6-7 ft	18' × 9' (~162 sqft)
Pickup Truck	18-20 ft	6-7 ft	20' × 9' (~180 sqft)

Parking Layout Comparison

90° (Perpendicular) — Most efficient, 8-9 ft per car. Needs wide aisle (~22-24 ft for 2-way)
Parallel — Least efficient, ~22 ft length per car. Best for narrow strips
45° Angled — Easy parking, takes 11-12 ft per car. Smaller aisle (~14 ft) works
60° Angled — Balanced efficiency + easy parking. ~9-10 ft per car

FAQs

How much area for one car parking?

Standard car: 128 sqft (8'×16' minimum). With aisle space: 200-240 sqft total. SUVs need ~180 sqft + aisle = 260-300 sqft per vehicle.

What about basement parking?

Basement parking requires additional considerations: 8-9 ft clear height (residential), 10-12 ft (commercial), ramp gradient (1:10 max), ventilation, fire safety, drainage. Cost: Rs 3,000-5,000/sqft.

What are LDA/CDA parking requirements?

LDA Lahore residential: 1 car space per house (mandatory). Commercial: varies — typically 1 per 500-1000 sqft built-up area. CDA Islamabad has similar requirements. Always check current bylaws.

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