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I live in a condo complex, and visitor parking completely inadequate. If you don't have two parking spots, you're basically not having visitors. If we're goin

I live in a condo complex, and visitor parking completely inadequate. If you don't have two parking spots, you're basically not having visitors. If we're going to start doing zoning codes on the federal level how about outlawing single family zoning? There's absolutely no reason one shouldn't be able to build up to a quad on any piece of land.

_fat_santa 3y ago
So no single family homes, everyone just lives in condos? No thanks.
- wing-_-nuts 3y ago
  No, you just can't say 'only single family homes can be built here'
- pessimizer 3y ago
  Everything should be decided locally, unless that inconveniences migrant worker gentrifiers and the people who want to get rich off of them in any way. Then we need a federal mandate. Virtually an anti-Civil Rights Act. Legislation to federally protect blockbusting.
jseliger 3y ago
This is a classic "markets solve the problem" thing. If you want more parking spots, buy them for whatever the market rate is. If you don't, don't. Markets are really good at figuring out these kinds of coordination problems.
- wing-_-nuts 3y ago
  ...and I specifically bought my property because it had two spaces with the deed. I just think it's a little ridiculous to say 'oh, you have a bus stop that runs once an hour, you don't need a parking spot', and oh by the way we're getting rid of that bus route next year.
  - enragedcacti 3y ago
    They aren't taking away your spot though? your unit will continue to exist with its two spots and units like it will be available at market rate to to those who value it, and any new construction can still build units with more spots than the minimums if the market demands it.
  - CalRobert 3y ago
    They're not saying you can't build one. They're just not _forcing_ you to build one.
    - wing-_-nuts 3y ago
      Bear in mind that 'you' here are property developers that are totally down with inconveniencing residents if it means they can earn a bit more per square foot.
      - CalRobert 3y ago
        So? That's price signals. People value homes more than parking, which makes sense, especially now. If they're willing to pay more for parking developers will build it.
- sidewndr46 3y ago
  You do realize that zoning and other prohibitions stop this from happening right? Per my deed, I am limited to one vehicle not to exceed 1500 lbs cargo capacity. Ideally I could just buy one of the nearby undeveloped lots and use that for any additional parking needs. Except, the zoning and the lot restrictions prohibit that.
- secabeen 3y ago
  Yep, and this would only apply to "new or substantially renovated buildings", so if plentiful visitor parking is a feature you want in your new condo, you can make sure to buy in a property that has that.
- zamnos 3y ago
  With parking minimum and maximum laws in effect, on top of other regulations against building things (such as parking garages and housing), it's far from a free market.
pandaman 3y ago
Infrastructure is one compelling reason. There is some headroom in the gas,water, sewer,and electric lines but unlikely enough to carry sustained quadruple load.

_fat_santa 3y ago

So no single family homes, everyone just lives in condos? No thanks.

wing-_-nuts 3y ago
No, you just can't say 'only single family homes can be built here'
pessimizer 3y ago
Everything should be decided locally, unless that inconveniences migrant worker gentrifiers and the people who want to get rich off of them in any way. Then we need a federal mandate. Virtually an anti-Civil Rights Act. Legislation to federally protect blockbusting.

jseliger 3y ago

This is a classic "markets solve the problem" thing. If you want more parking spots, buy them for whatever the market rate is. If you don't, don't. Markets are really good at figuring out these kinds of coordination problems.

wing-_-nuts 3y ago
...and I specifically bought my property because it had two spaces with the deed. I just think it's a little ridiculous to say 'oh, you have a bus stop that runs once an hour, you don't need a parking spot', and oh by the way we're getting rid of that bus route next year.
- enragedcacti 3y ago
  They aren't taking away your spot though? your unit will continue to exist with its two spots and units like it will be available at market rate to to those who value it, and any new construction can still build units with more spots than the minimums if the market demands it.
- CalRobert 3y ago
  They're not saying you can't build one. They're just not _forcing_ you to build one.
  - wing-_-nuts 3y ago
    Bear in mind that 'you' here are property developers that are totally down with inconveniencing residents if it means they can earn a bit more per square foot.
    - CalRobert 3y ago
      So? That's price signals. People value homes more than parking, which makes sense, especially now. If they're willing to pay more for parking developers will build it.
sidewndr46 3y ago
You do realize that zoning and other prohibitions stop this from happening right? Per my deed, I am limited to one vehicle not to exceed 1500 lbs cargo capacity. Ideally I could just buy one of the nearby undeveloped lots and use that for any additional parking needs. Except, the zoning and the lot restrictions prohibit that.
secabeen 3y ago
Yep, and this would only apply to "new or substantially renovated buildings", so if plentiful visitor parking is a feature you want in your new condo, you can make sure to buy in a property that has that.
zamnos 3y ago
With parking minimum and maximum laws in effect, on top of other regulations against building things (such as parking garages and housing), it's far from a free market.

pandaman 3y ago

Infrastructure is one compelling reason. There is some headroom in the gas,water, sewer,and electric lines but unlikely enough to carry sustained quadruple load.