Nota Parkeernormen 2022 – Gemeente Best Parking Standards and Assessment
The Nota Parkeernormen 2022 is an official policy rule (beleidsregel) issued by the Gemeente Best in the Netherlands. Effective from January 1, 2022, this document replaces the previous 2015 parking standards. It functions within the legal framework of the Wet ruimtelijke ordening (Spatial Planning Act) and the Wet algemene bepalingen omgevingsrecht (Environmental Permitting General Provisions Act). The primary objective of the document is to provide a clear, flexible framework for calculating and implementing parking requirements for all spatial developments within the municipality where an environmental permit (omgevingsvergunning) is required.
The regulatory scope encompasses new construction, renovations, expansions, and changes in building function. It does not apply to existing parking deficits but governs all future spatial plans. The document is heavily informed by CROW Publication 381 (Toekomstbestendig parkeren), adapted to local conditions in Best. It details specific parking ratios for diverse functions including residential units, retail, offices, health services, and leisure facilities. The framework is structured into five main chapters covering principles, assessment rules, legal contexts, and six detailed annexes regarding presence percentages, correction factors for private garages, and dimensioning standards for parking spaces.
Professional users can find specific technical requirements for the parkeereis (parking requirement), including area-based zoning classifications such as Stationsgebied, Centrum, Schil, and Buitengebied. It also outlines the conditions under which a mobiliteitscorrectie (mobility correction) or dubbelgebruik (shared use) may be applied to reduce the total number of required spaces.
Geographic Zoning and Classifications
The municipality is divided into five distinct zones, each with specific parking ratios based on the degree of urbanization and access to public transport:
- Stationsgebied: The area immediately surrounding the train station, where the highest mobility corrections apply.
- Centrum: The central core characterized by mixed-use functions and a transformation zone.
- Schil: The urban fringe surrounding the center.
- Rest bebouwde kom: Remaining built-up areas within the municipal boundaries.
- Buitengebied: Rural or outlying areas with lower density.
Rules for Parking Assessment
The calculation of the parkeereis follows a standardized process involving function identification and the application of CROW-based norms. Key assessment rules include:
- Rounding: Calculated requirements are rounded to the nearest whole number (values < 0.5 round down; values >= 0.5 round up).
- Exemptions: Projects with a total parking requirement of less than 1.5 spaces are exempt from the assessment, excluding residential functions.
- Parking on Site: The fundamental principle is that parking needs must be solved within the project's own boundaries (op eigen terrein).
- Walking Distances: Acceptable distances from the parking location to the destination vary by function, such as 150 meters for residents and 200–800 meters for work locations.
Mobility Corrections and Shared Use
To encourage sustainable transport, the municipality allows for reductions in the parking requirement through specific schemes:
- Shared Cars (Deelauto's): In the Stationsgebied, providing one shared car per 20 dwellings allows for a 20% reduction in the parking requirement for those units.
- Shared Use (Dubbelgebruik): When multiple functions share parking spaces, the total requirement is determined by the peak load moment using presence percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages).
- Transformation Area: In the designated center transformation zone (Annex 6), the parking requirement may be waived for changes between catering, offices, and retail functions.
Technical Dimensions and Correction Factors
Annex 3 and 4 define the physical requirements for parking facilities to ensure they are functional and safe:
- Perpendicular Parking: Standard dimensions are set at 2.50 meters width by 5.00 meters length.
- Driveway/Garage Correction: A garage with a long driveway is counted as 1.7 parking spaces rather than 2.0 to account for actual usage patterns.
- Disabled Parking: At least 2% of public parking spaces must be designed for disabled access, following the integraal toegankelijkheidsbeleid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard size for a perpendicular parking space in Best?
According to Annex 4, a standard perpendicular parking space (90 degrees) must have a width of 2.50 meters and a length of 5.00 meters.
How does the municipality handle rounding of parking requirements?
The parking requirement is rounded at the end of the calculation; values below 0.5 are rounded down, and values of 0.5 or higher are rounded up.
Can shared cars reduce the required number of parking spaces?
Yes, in the Stationsgebied, providing 1 shared car per 20 homes allows for a 20% reduction in the residential parking requirement, while a 10% reduction is possible in the Centrum zone.
Are there exemptions for small-scale projects?
Exemptions are granted if the calculated parking requirement is less than 1.5 spaces, though this exemption does not apply to developments with a residential function.
What is the maximum walking distance for a resident to their parking spot?
The acceptable walking distance for residents is defined as 150 meters.
How are garages and driveways counted toward the parking balance?
Correction factors apply; for example, a garage with a single driveway counts as 1.0 space, while a garage with a long driveway counts as 1.7 spaces.
