Nota parkeernormen 2024 Gemeente Ridderkerk – Parking Standards for Car and Bicycle Infrastructure
The Nota parkeernormen 2024 Gemeente Ridderkerk is the official regulatory framework established by the municipality of Ridderkerk to govern car and bicycle parking requirements for new spatial developments. Effective from March 20, 2024, this policy document serves as a legal instrument under the Omgevingswet (Environment Act) to balance the supply and demand of parking spaces. It ensures that developers provide adequate parking facilities on private terrain to maintain the accessibility and livability of the public space within the municipality.
The document covers a broad spectrum of regulatory domains, including specific parking norms for residential, commercial, and social-cultural functions. It details the methodology for calculating the autoparkeereis (car parking requirement) and fietsparkeereis (bicycle parking requirement), incorporating factors such as geographic location—divided into Centrum (Center), Schil (Shell), and Overig grondgebied Ridderkerk (Rest of Ridderkerk)—and the availability of high-quality public transport. The regulation defines concrete structural elements like Bijlage 2 for car parking norms, Bijlage 3 for presence percentages, and Bijlage 7 for technical quality requirements of bicycle and scooter storage.
This policy framework also introduces mechanisms for deelmobiliteit (shared mobility) and saldering (the offsetting of existing parking demands). It provides technical specifications for disabled parking spaces, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and loading zones to ensure all new developments meet modern accessibility and sustainability standards.
Calculation Principles and Definitions
The calculation of parking requirements is based on the specific function of the building and its location. Calculations use the bruto vloeroppervlakte (BVO - gross floor area) measured according to NEN 2580.
- Autoparkeervraag: The total calculated demand for car parking spaces based on the building program and location.
- Aanwezigheidspercentages: Percentages used in Bijlage 3 to calculate the simultaneous use of parking spaces by different functions (double use).
- Rounding Rules: Calculated totals are rounded mathematically, where values up to 0.49 are rounded down and 0.50 or higher are rounded up.
- Eigen terrein: Parking must, in principle, be realized on the developer's own land as defined in Artikel 2:9.
Reductions for Sustainable Mobility
Developers may apply for reductions in the car parking requirement if the project is located near high-quality public transport or incorporates shared mobility solutions.
- HOV and R-net: A 10% reduction is applicable if the development is within 200 meters walking distance or 500 meters cycling distance of a high-quality public transport stop.
- Deelauto's (Car Sharing): A maximum reduction of 20% on the resident parking requirement can be granted by providing one or more shared cars.
- Substitution Rate: Each shared car is considered to replace four regular car parking spaces, provided the availability is guaranteed for at least 10 years.
Technical Quality Standards
The document mandates adherence to specific national and local quality standards for the design and realization of parking facilities.
- NEN 2443: Requirements for the design, safety, and dimensions of indoor parking garages and parking lots.
- ASVV 2021: Guidelines for the design of parking facilities in the public space.
- Gehandicaptenparkeren: Specific quotas for disabled parking, such as 5% of the total requirement for social-medical functions and 2% for shopping centers.
- Charging Infrastructure: Residential buildings with more than 10 parking spaces must provide charging points for electric vehicles in accordance with Artikel 2:7.
Bicycle and Scooter Storage Requirements
Specific attention is given to the fietsparkeereis to promote sustainable transport. Quality requirements for these facilities are detailed in Bijlage 7.
- Accessibility: Storage areas must be easily accessible from the public space, preferably within 75 meters of the main entrance.
- Dimensions: Standard bicycle spaces must have a minimum width of 650 mm for level systems or 375 mm for high/low systems.
- Special Bicycles: At least 5% of spaces must accommodate cargo bikes or bicycles with non-standard dimensions.
- Scooters: Specific space requirements for mopeds and scooters are calculated based on the number of housing units as defined in Bijlage 7, item 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum walking distance allowed for car parking in the Centrum zone?
For residents in the Centrum zone, the maximum walking distance from the residence to the parking facility is 200 meters, as specified in Bijlage 5.
How is the HOV reduction applied to parking calculations?
A 10% reduction is applied to the normative car parking demand if the building is within 200m walking or 500m cycling distance of an HOV or R-net stop.
What are the rules for rounding parking space totals?
Calculated car and bicycle parking requirements are rounded mathematically: 0.49 or lower is rounded down, and 0.50 or higher is rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Is parking on private terrain mandatory in Ridderkerk?
Yes, according to Artikel 2:9, parking requirements must generally be met on the developer's own terrain unless specific exceptions for public space compensation are met.
What is the salderingsregeling for transformation projects?
It allows developers to subtract the parking demand of the most recent legal function (unused for no more than five years) from the demand of the new development.
Are there specific requirements for electric vehicle charging points?
Yes, residential buildings with more than 10 parking spaces must have charging infrastructure, and all charging points in a garage must be centrally switchable for safety.
What is the minimum width for a standard bicycle parking spot?
Standard bicycle spaces in a rack system on a single level must be at least 650 mm wide, as defined in the quality requirements of Bijlage 7.
When must disabled parking spaces be provided?
They are required for buildings with specific functions like healthcare, sports, or shops when the total parking requirement exceeds certain thresholds, such as 15 or 25 spaces.
