In industrial condominium developments, the inclusion of common areas and shared facilities is essential for operational efficiency, legal compliance, and ownership value. These elements support collective use by unit owners and are managed through the condominium association. The condominium plan, submitted as part of the legal documentation, must identify these areas to ensure clarity of rights, responsibilities, and maintenance duties. Below are five categories of common areas typically required in an industrial condominium plan.
1. Access Roads and Driveways
- Internal roads and shared driveways provide access to all units.
- Designed to accommodate delivery trucks, forklifts, and emergency vehicles.
- Maintained collectively by the condo association.
- Include turning radii, curbs, and traffic signage where applicable.
- Must be built to industrial load standards for durability.
2. Parking Facilities
- Common parking lots are allocated based on unit square footage or usage.
- May include guest parking, loading zones, and accessible spaces.
- Striping, signage, and maintenance are handled by the association.
- Parking ratios are typically defined in zoning or site planning approvals.
- Overflow or shared loading areas may also be part of the common space.
3. Landscaped and Buffer Areas
- Green zones, tree lines, and setback buffers form part of the site’s aesthetics and environmental compliance.
- Often required by zoning ordinances or development permits.
- Managed and irrigated collectively under association responsibility.
- May include decorative fencing or stormwater management swales.
