Nota beleidsregels parkeren De Fryske Marren – Municipal Parking Standards and Regulations
The Nota beleidsregels parkeren De Fryske Marren is a regulatory framework established by the municipality of De Fryske Marren, effective from March 3, 2018. Issued under Article 4:81, paragraph 1 of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht, these policy rules govern the calculation and provision of parking spaces for spatial developments. The document provides a legal basis for the College of Mayor and Aldermen and the Municipal Council to evaluate environmental permit applications (omgevingsvergunning) under the Wabo and zoning plan decisions (bestemmingsplan) under the Wro.
The policy applies to all new spatial developments, functional changes, and construction projects within the municipality. It defines the methodology for determining parking demand based on specific building functions, using standardized parking norms categorized by residential, commercial, retail, health, and educational uses. The core principle of the document is that parking requirements must be met on eigen terrein (the developer's own land) to safeguard local accessibility and economic vitality. The framework includes detailed annexes, such as Tabel 1: Parkeerkencijfers for demand figures and Tabel 2: Aanwezigheidspercentages for shared-use calculations.
Professional users, including architects and developers, must use this document to calculate the net parking requirement by balancing the demand of new functions against the historical demand of the site. It also specifies the technical dimensions for parking spots and acceptable walking distances from a development to public parking facilities.
Calculation of Parking Demand
In accordance with Artikel 2, the total parking demand is calculated by multiplying the designated parking norm by the number of units or the gross floor area (BVO) of the development. The following calculation rules apply:
- Rounding: The final total parking demand is always rounded up to the nearest whole number.
- Historical Credit: The parking demand of the previous or current situation is deducted from the new demand. However, if a building has been vacant for more than 5 years, the historical demand is set to zero.
- Historical Deficits: Existing parking shortages from the past do not need to be resolved by the new developer.
- Shared Use: For multi-functional developments, a parkeerbalans (parking balance) can be calculated using the presence percentages in Tabel 2 to account for peak demand differences.
Technical Standards for Parking Supply
Under Artikel 3, parking facilities must meet specific dimensions and accessibility criteria. Minimum dimensions are mandated for individual spaces to ensure functionality:
- Driveway/Carport: Minimum width of 2.50 meters and length of 5.50 meters.
- Garage box: Minimum width of 2.80 meters and length of 5.50 meters.
- Reference Standards: Built facilities and parking lots must comply with NEN2443:2013 and CROW publicatie 723 (ASVV 2012).
- Handicapped Parking: For specific functions marked in the tables, at least 1 in every 50 spaces must be designated for disabled users.
Location Requirements and Walking Distances
The primary requirement is that parking must be integrated into the developer's own site. If this is proven impossible, the document allows for alternative locations based on Tabel 3: Acceptable loopafstanden (Acceptable walking distances):
- (Recreational) Housing: Maximum walking distance of 150 meters.
- Retail: Maximum walking distance of 400 meters.
- Work/Employment: Maximum walking distance of 500 meters.
- Education: Maximum walking distance of 100 meters.
- Public Space: If parking is provided in public spaces, a parking study (no older than 2 years) must prove that the occupancy rate remains below 85%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a building has been vacant for 6 years?
According to Article 2, paragraph 5, if a building has been vacant for more than 5 years, its historical parking demand is calculated as zero, meaning no deduction can be applied to the new development's requirement.
What are the minimum dimensions for a private garage box?
A garage box must have a minimum width of 2.80 meters and a minimum length of 5.50 meters to be considered a valid parking space under Article 3.
How is parking demand rounded?
Article 2, paragraph 3 stipulates that the total parking demand must always be rounded up to the nearest whole number of parking spaces.
What is the maximum walking distance allowed for residential projects?
According to Table 3, the acceptable walking distance for (recreational) housing is 150 meters from the main entrance of the development.
Can existing public parking be used to meet the demand?
Yes, if on-site parking is impossible, Article 4 allows for the use of existing public spaces, provided a parking study proves the occupancy rate will not exceed 85% at peak times.
What documents must be submitted for a parking assessment?
Article 6 requires a construction plan, a parking demand calculation with justification, a design of the parking solution with dimensions, and any relevant contracts for off-site parking.
