Beleidsregels parkeernormen Hardinxveld-Giessendam 2022 – Local Parking Standards
The Beleidsregels parkeernormen Hardinxveld-Giessendam 2022 is the official regulatory framework established by the municipal executive (College van burgemeester en wethouders) of Hardinxveld-Giessendam. Effective from June 29, 2022, these policy rules define how parking requirements are calculated for spatial developments, building permits, and changes in functional use. The document operates under the authority of Article 147 of the Gemeentewet and serves as a refinement of the Gemeentelijk Verkeers- en Vervoersplan (GVVP) and the national CROW guidelines.
The scope of these regulations covers all new construction projects, renovations, and transformations within the municipality's boundaries. It establishes a demand-responsive parking policy to ensure that new developments do not place an undue burden on existing public space. The document provides specific definitions for measurement standards such as Bruto vloeroppervlak (Bvo) and Gebruiksoppervlakte (GO), and it categorizes the municipality into four distinct zones: Centrum, Schil rond het centrum, Rest van de bebouwde kom, and Buitengebied.
By standardizing the application of CROW parking figures to the local context, the policy provides a legal basis for assessing omgevingsvergunning (environmental permit) applications. It includes detailed calculation methods for residential and commercial functions, shared parking strategies, and specific criteria for deviating from the standard requirements under the Hardheidsclausule.
Geographic Zoning and Urban Density
For the purpose of calculating parking requirements, the municipality is classified as weinig stedelijk (low urbanity) based on address density data from the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS). The document divides the territory into four zones, each with specific parking norms:
- Centrumgebied: Includes Peulenstraat, Klein Diepje, Den Bogerd, and Talmastraat.
- Schil rond het centrum: Comprises Thorbeckestraat, Buitendams (partial), Molenstraat, and Damstraat.
- Rest van de bebouwde kom: Covers all built-up areas not included in the center or its shell.
- Buitengebied: All parcels outside the built-up area fall under this category.
Calculation Methodology and Definitions
Parking demand is calculated based on the specific function of a building. The municipality uses the upper limit of the CROW bandwidth for its calculations to ensure safety and accessibility. Key measurement definitions include:
- Bvo (Bruto vloeroppervlak): Total floor area measured according to NEN 2580.
- GO (Gebruiksoppervlakte): Usable area of a dwelling, excluding walls and areas with a height lower than 1.5 meters.
- Parkeerbehoefte: The total number of spaces required, consisting of a user share and a visitor share.
- Parkeereis: The final required number of spaces, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Parking on Private Property and Public Space
The primary principle is that parking must be realized on private property. The document specifies how different types of private parking facilities contribute to the total requirement:
- Garage: Counts as 0 parking spaces towards the requirement.
- Single Driveway: Counts as 1 space, provided it is at least 5 meters deep and 2.5 meters wide.
- Long Driveway: Counts as 1.5 spaces if at least 11 meters deep.
- Double Driveway: Counts as 2 spaces if at least 5 meters deep and 5 meters wide.
Under specific conditions, public parking spaces within the project area can be included in the calculation, provided they meet the dimensions specified in ASVV 2021 (e.g., 2x6 meters for parallel parking).
Reductions and Shared Use
The regulations allow for flexibility through shared use (dubbelgebruik) and location-based reductions. If a project combines multiple functions, an aanwezigheidspercentage (presence percentage) table is used to calculate the peak demand at different times of the week.
- Merwede-Lingelijn Reduction: A 10% reduction in the parking norm may be applied to projects located within a 250-meter walking distance of a Merwede-Lingelijn stop.
- Shared Use: Requires that parking spaces are public and accessible to everyone to be eligible for shared-use calculations.
- Carpooling/Shared Cars: The municipality may experimental with lower norms for projects incorporating electric shared cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a private garage count towards the parking requirement?
No, according to the policy rules, a garage counts as 0 spaces because in practice they are often used for storage rather than parking cars.
What is the minimum dimension for a parking space on private property?
A single driveway must be at least 5 meters deep and 2.5 meters wide to count as one parking space.
Are there parking reductions for social housing?
Yes, specific parking norms apply to social rental housing based on Provinciaal Omgevingsbeleid PZH 2021 and local data regarding car ownership in these neighborhoods.
How is the parking demand for a project with multiple functions calculated?
A parking balance is created using the shared-use table in Appendix 1, which adjusts the required spaces based on when different users (residents, visitors, workers) are present.
Can I use public parking spaces to meet my project's parking demand?
Only under strict exceptions, such as when parking on-site is physically impossible and the initiator can prove that alternative arrangements (like using a neighboring plot) have been explored.
What happens if a new development replaces existing parking?
The lost parking spaces must be compensated for within the new project, in addition to meeting the parking demand generated by the new functions.
