Asten Nota Parkeernormen Appendices – Parking Standards and Regulations
The Overzicht bijlagen Nota parkeernormen is a regulatory document issued by the Gemeente Asten (Municipality of Asten, Netherlands). It serves as the technical framework for determining the required number of parking spaces for new developments, redevelopments, and functional changes within the municipality. The document is part of a wider legal framework based on the CROW publication 317 (2012) and incorporates local adjustments to ensure parking needs are met sustainably across different urban and rural zones.
The appendices define parking standards across multiple sectors, including residential (wonen), commercial (werken), retail (winkelen en boodschappen), sports and culture (sport, cultuur en ontspanning), and healthcare or social services. Beyond vehicle counts, the document specifies technical requirements such as physical dimensions for parking spaces based on the ASVV 2012, calculation methods for school drop-off zones, and specific norms for bicycle parking (fietsparkeernormen). It also establishes geographic area profiles, distinguishing between the Centrum (city center), Rest bebouwde kom (urban area), and Buitengebied (rural area).
The following sections detail the specific values and methodologies mandated for professional planners, architects, and developers operating within Asten. These standards are intended to maintain accessibility while preventing excessive parking pressure on public infrastructure.
Residential Parking Standards
Parking requirements for residential units are determined by the housing type and its location within the municipality's designated zones. The norm includes a specific visitor share (aandeel bezoekers) to ensure street-level parking remains available.
- Detached houses (Koop, vrijstaand): Standards range from 1.8 spaces in the Centrum to 2.4 in the Buitengebied, including a 0.3 visitor share.
- Apartments (Koop/Huur, etage): Values are differentiated by price levels; for example, expensive apartments (duur) require 1.6 spaces in the center and 2.1 in other areas.
- Affordable housing: Defined as purchase units up to €195,000 or rental units up to €710.68 (at 2016 price levels).
- Room rentals and social housing: Specific lower thresholds apply, such as 0.6 spaces per room for independent room rentals in the center.
Technical Dimensions for Parking Spaces
Physical design must follow the ASVV 2012 guidelines to ensure safe and efficient maneuvers. The document distinguishes between the parking space itself and the access road (parkeerweg).
- Perpendicular parking (Haaksparkeren): Minimum dimensions of 2.5 meters in width and 5.0 meters in length.
- Parallel parking (Langsparkeren): Minimum dimensions of 2.0 meters in width and 6.0 meters in length.
- Access roads: A width of 6.0 meters is required for perpendicular parking maneuvers, while 4.0 meters is sufficient for angled parking (30°, 45°, or 60°).
- Disabled parking: A width of 3.5 meters is required, or 3.0 meters if a clear exit strip is adjacent to the space.
Bicycle Parking and Mobility
The municipality mandates specific bicycle parking volumes based on the gross floor area (bruto vloer oppervlakte) or other functional units like student counts or seating capacity.
- Offices: Staff requirements are set at 1.7 spaces per 100 m² bvo in the center, while visitors require 5 spaces per service desk.
- Schools: Primary schools require between 4.3 and 6.2 spaces per 10 pupils depending on the total student population.
- Storage area: A specialized table defines the required surface area for bicycle sheds, starting at 4.1 m² for two bicycles parked at 90° (haaks).
Walking Distances and Parking Pressure
If parking cannot be fully resolved on the development site, alternative solutions must fall within acceptable walking distances measured from the primary entrance of the building.
- Residential: Maximum acceptable walking distance of 100 meters.
- Retail: Maximum acceptable walking distance of 200 meters.
- Workplace: Maximum acceptable walking distance of 500 meters.
- Parking Pressure (Parkeerdruk): New developments may only utilize existing public space capacity if the measured pressure remains below 85% during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard parking requirement for a detached house in Asten?
The requirement varies by zone: 1.8 spaces in the Center, 2.3 in the rest of the urban area, and 2.4 in the rural Buitengebied. These figures include a 0.3 visitor share.
How wide must a standard perpendicular parking space be?
According to Attachment 2, a perpendicular parking space (haaksparkeren) must have a minimum width of 2.5 meters.
What is the maximum acceptable walking distance for shopping functions?
The acceptable walking distance between a shopping destination and its parking facility is 200 meters.
When is parking pressure considered too high to use public rest capacity?
Public rest capacity cannot be used for new developments if the measured parking pressure exceeds 85% at any measured peak time.
How many bicycle spaces are required for a primary school?
The norm depends on school size: 4.3 spaces per 10 pupils for schools under 250 students, 5.0 for 250-500 students, and 6.2 for schools over 500 students.
What are the dimensions for a parallel parking space?
A parallel parking space (langsparkeren) must be at least 2.0 meters wide and 6.0 meters long.
