18/06/2026
NSW Strata: Yes, Your Owners Corporation Can Install Visitor Parking Signs đ
Strata buildings in highâdemand areas often struggle with visitor parking and many OCs arenât sure what authority they actually have. Hereâs the key takeaway:
If the councilâapproved Development Consent shows spaces as âvisitor parkingâ, the Owners Corporation must ensure theyâre used that way, even if the strata plan doesnât label them as such.
That means the OC can install visitor parking signage on common property, provided a special resolution is passed at a general meeting.
Why it matters:
Clear signage keeps visitor spaces available for genuine visitors, trades and emergency access and helps avoid the allâtooâcommon resident takeover of these spots.
Practical steps for OCs:
- Confirm the Development Consent and approved plans
- Put a motion to a general meeting for signage/line marking
- Consider a parking byâlaw for enforcement
- Communicate expectations to residents
- Enforce consistently (smart bollards can help)
Visitor parking isnât optional, itâs a compliance requirement. Clear rules = fewer disputes + a betterârun scheme.