Beleidsregel Parkeernormen Gemeente Hoeksche Waard – Municipal Parking Standards
The Beleidsregel van het college van burgemeester en wethouders van de gemeente Hoeksche Waard houdende regels omtrent de parkeernormen is a municipal policy instrument effective from August 4, 2021. This document establishes the regulatory framework for parking requirements within the municipality of Hoeksche Waard, Netherlands. It functions as an extension of local zoning plans (bestemmingsplannen) and provides specific criteria that the municipal executive uses to assess building permit applications, area developments, and functional changes in land use.
The policy is primarily based on CROW publication 381 (December 2018) and categorizes regulated areas by their degree of urbanization (stedelijkheidsgraad). It covers parking requirements for motorized vehicles and bicycles across various settlement types, including Oud-Beijerland (moderately urban), and Numansdorp, Strijen, 's-Gravendeel, and Puttershoek (low urbanization). The document defines calculation methods for car and bicycle parking, technical dimensions for parking spaces, and criteria for the shared use of facilities (dubbelgebruik).
This regulatory framework details specific mandates for residential types—ranging from social housing to tiny houses—as well as commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. It also incorporates standards for disabled parking, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and acceptable walking distances from parking facilities to developments.
Calculation Methodology and Standards
The municipality utilizes CROW guidelines as the basis for calculating parking needs. These figures represent an estimate of the expected parking demand for new developments. The calculation process involves several steps:
- Urbanization Level: Classification based on address density, distinguishing between Oud-Beijerland (moderately urban) and other non-urbanized cores.
- Zone Division: Categorization of locations into Centrum, Schil, Rest bebouwde kom, and Buitengebied.
- Rounding: Final parking requirements are rounded to the nearest half or whole number (0.5 is rounded up).
- Double Use: Calculated using presence percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) found in Bijlage 3, allowing for shared parking spaces between different functions at different times of the day.
Technical Dimensions and Maatvoering
Individual parking spaces must meet specific minimum dimensions to ensure safety and usability, as detailed in Tabel 3.1 and Tabel 3.2.
- Ground-level spaces: Minimum width of 2.50 meters and length of 5.00 meters.
- Garage spaces: Minimum width of 2.80 meters and length of 5.50 meters.
- Driveway (oprit): A single driveway without a garage must be at least 5.0 meters long and 2.5 meters wide to count as 0.8 parking spaces.
- Accessibility: Minimum doorway width for parking facilities is 2.30 meters.
Special Provisions and Deviations
The policy allows for deviations from the standard norms under specific circumstances, such as when the developer can prove a lower parking need for a period of at least 15 years.
- Small Developments: In the center of Oud-Beijerland, a 0-norm applies to apartments built above shops.
- Minimum Threshold: For non-residential initiatives where the parking need is less than 2 spaces, realization of dedicated spots may not be required.
- Acceptable Walking Distances: Tabel 3.3 defines maximum distances, such as 100 meters for visitors in a built-up core and 200 meters for residents.
- Electric Vehicles: New parking lots with more than 10 spaces must equip all spaces with conduits for future charging stations, with at least 10% being immediately functional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum size for a standard parking space in Hoeksche Waard?
According to Table 3.1, a standard ground-level parking space must be at least 2.50 meters wide and 5.00 meters long.
How are bicycle parking requirements determined?
Bicycle parking needs are determined based on the most recent CROW guidelines for bicycle parking capacity, with a focus on indoor solutions for residents and employees.
What are the rules for disabled parking spaces?
Public facilities must have at least 5% of their parking spaces designated for the disabled, with a maximum distance of 100 meters from the entrance.
Is double use of parking spaces permitted?
Yes, shared use is calculated using the presence percentages in Annex 3 of the policy, provided the facilities are publicly accessible.
What is the acceptable walking distance for residents in Oud-Beijerland?
For developments in the center of Oud-Beijerland, the maximum acceptable walking distance for residents and short-term visitors is 200 meters.
When does the 0-norm for parking apply?
A 0-norm for parking applies to the realization of apartments above shops specifically within the center of Oud-Beijerland.
