Privately-run carparks
Following is a question by the Hon Steven Poon Kwok-lim and a written reply by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Tony Eason, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
It is learnt that operators of certain privately-run carparks in the territory have used some of the parking spaces as the venues for car shows or selling second-hand cars, thus substantially reducing the number of parking spaces available for public
use. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
(a)
(b)
whether there is any requirement stipulated by the Government that all parking spaces in a carpark are to be exclusively used for parking when granting approval of the building plan of the carpark; and
whether the conversion of part of a privately-run carpark to other commercial usage (such as car shows or selling second-hand cars) is in breach of any regulations; if so, what measures will be taken by the Government to ensure that the relevant regulations are complied with by the carpark operators?
Answer:
Mr President,
(a)
(b)
Carparks operated on private lots are subject to the lease conditions governing the particular lot and these can vary considerably from one case to another.
The use of carparking spaces on private lots for other commercial uses. such as car sales or shows, does not necessarily breach the lease conditions therefore. Lease enforcement action can be taken against breaches of lease conditions if these do occur however.
End/Wednesday. March 22, 1995