'Camper Van Only' Sorae 3 Public Parking Lot in Incheon to Switch to Lottery System... Namdong-gu Residents Given Priority

Namdong-gu, Incheon announced on September 17 that it will completely overhaul the season ticket allocation system for Sorae 3 Public Parking Lot, a parking facility exclusively for camper vans, switching to a lottery system starting in the first half of next year.

This measure aims to address fairness issues that have arisen during operation and to guarantee local residents' rights to use public facilities.

According to the district office, since its opening in 2019, Sorae 3 Public Parking Lot has allocated season tickets based on the order of the initial applicants and operated on a waiting list system. As a result, it has become virtually impossible for new applicants to obtain a spot, and the proportion of vehicles from outside Namdong-gu has increased, undermining the principle of prioritizing local residents.

In response, Namdong-gu will switch to a lottery-based system for season tickets starting in the first half of next year. Allocation will first be determined by drawing 100% from Namdong-gu residents, followed by Incheon residents, and then residents from other regions. In addition, the validity period for season tickets will be extended from the current six months to twelve months, and applications will be accepted annually from December 10 to December 15.

Sorae 3rd Public Parking Lot. Namdong-gu, Incheon

The fee structure will also be adjusted to reflect current realities. Large vehicles such as camper vans, which occupy more space than standard vehicles, will be charged 1.5 times the standard rate in accordance with the "Namdong-gu Parking Lot Installation and Management Ordinance." Accordingly, the current monthly season ticket fee will be raised from 60,000 won to 90,000 won.

Sorae 3 Public Parking Lot (179-17 Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu) has a total of 103 spaces (80 for camper vans with season tickets and 23 for hourly parking) and operates 24 hours a day with an unmanned system.

Namdong-gu Mayor Park Jonghyo said, "With this improvement in the operating system, we aim to strengthen local residents' rights to use public facilities and enhance the transparency and fairness of parking lot management."

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