Apartment association parking lots are sometimes poorly marked or not marked at all. One thing is certain: a properly lined parking lot is always in better order than one without markings.
Parking lot marking for housing associations
Some housing associations take on the marking work themselves, using regular paint or road marking paints available in stores, applying them with brushes or small rollers. However, considering the cost of paint, tools, and the time and effort involved, it is usually more economical to order professional parking lot marking from a company specializing in road surface marking (https://parkline.ee/parklate-joonimine/). Professionals complete the work quickly and use proper road marking paints, which are far more durable than regular paints.
Traffic signs in housing association parking lots
Traffic signs help ensure effective traffic management in a parking lot. In addition to parking lines, housing association lots often require signs, direction boards, and parking barriers to ensure the desired parking system. A common solution is to install a “No Entry” sign with an additional plate granting access only to residents, as well as indicating that the area is considered a residential zone where specific traffic rules apply (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/193936#para54).
Sometimes a “No Parking” sign is used with an additional plate stating that only residents or authorized members of the association are allowed to park. It is also possible to limit parking times with supplementary signs, or to allow parking only on certain days. With a signpost, some spaces can be reserved exclusively for guests (https://parkline.ee/liiklusmarkide-paigaldus/).
Special markings with numbers or text
Parking spaces can also be marked with text or numbers, so each apartment has its own reserved space.
It is definitely worth marking the housing association’s parking lot, as this ensures the maximum number of parking spaces. A well-marked and organized lot stays in good order and reduces scratches and dents on cars. Properly planned marking increases the number of cars that can fit into the lot, as only with correct organization can the maximum capacity be achieved. The Estonian Union of Cooperative Housing Associations (EKYL) (https://ekyl.ee/) has recently discussed this topic in an article (https://ekyl.ee/2021/03/02/kasvav-autostumine-seab-korteriuhistud-raskete-valikute-ette/), concluding that housing associations rarely succeed in maintaining their parking areas on their own. We recommend contacting a professional marking company, which can work together with the association to find the best solution for parking lot organization.
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