Nota parkeernormen 2025 – Parking Standards for Gemeente Opmeer
The Nota parkeernormen 2025 is the official policy framework established by the Council of the Gemeente Opmeer to regulate parking requirements for spatial developments. Issued under the authority of the Gemeentewet (Articles 147 and 149) and the Omgevingswet (Article 2.4), this document became effective on November 8, 2025. It replaces the previous 2016 edition and serves as a legally binding policy rule (beleidsregel) under Article 8:3 of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht (Awb).
The regulation governs parking requirements for new builds, renovations, and changes of use for all building types, including residential, commercial, and social facilities. It provides a standardized assessment framework based on the CROW Publication 744 (Parkeerkencijfers 2024). The document defines essential technical terms such as Parkeernorm (parking norm), Parkeerbehoefte (parking demand), Parkeercapaciteit (available capacity), and Parkeereis (final parking requirement), ensuring that new developments do not create parking pressure in the public space.
The framework integrates specific local data, including urbanization classes and household car ownership rates, to adapt national guidelines to the Opmeer context. It outlines a systematic five-step process for calculating parking requirements and details the conditions under which the municipal executive (College) may grant exemptions.
Assessment Framework and Definitions
The document establishes a precise hierarchy of definitions to calculate the impact of a project on local parking infrastructure. These definitions must be applied to every building plan or function change within the municipality.
- Parkeerkencijfers: Practical figures based on expected parking demand for specific situations, derived from CROW standards.
- Parkeernorm: The objective number of parking spaces assigned to a specific function (e.g., dwelling, shop, office).
- Parkeerbehoefte: The total number of spaces a specific building plan requires, calculated by multiplying the norm by the number of units or surface area.
- Parkeercapaciteit: The number of available spaces, including private garages and driveways calculated at specific percentage-based values.
- Parkeereis: The final requirement, calculated as the demand minus available capacity in the immediate surroundings, also known as the parking balance.
Calculation Factors for Private Property
When determining available capacity on private land, the municipality does not count every physical space as a full parking spot. Table 1 defines the calculation values (berekeningsaantal) for various types of private parking facilities:
- Single driveway (min. 5.0m x 2.5m): 0.8 spaces.
- Long driveway (min. 10.0m x 2.5m): 1.0 space.
- Double driveway (min. 5.0m x 5.0m): 1.7 spaces.
- Garage without driveway: 0.6 spaces.
- Garage with single driveway: 1.2 spaces.
- Garage with double driveway: 2.0 spaces.
- Garagebox (not at dwelling): 0.7 spaces.
Urban Zones and Residential Standards
Opmeer is classified under urbanization classes 4 (Weinig stedelijk) and 5 (Niet stedelijk). The document divides the municipality into four distinct zones that dictate parking norms:
- Centrum: Areas with lower parking demand due to high accessibility.
- Schil/overloopgebied: The transition zone around the center, including the Blauwe zone.
- Rest bebouwde kom: Built-up areas of Hoogwoud, Opmeer, Spanbroek, and specific streets like Beatrixlaan.
- Buitengebied: Rural areas and ribbon developments where parking must primarily occur on private property.
Visitor parking is no longer included in the standard dwelling norm. Specific visitor shares must be added separately: 0.15 per dwelling in the blue zone, 0.2 in the rest of the built-up area, and 0.3 in rural areas.
Exemptions and Special Regulations
The municipal executive may grant an Ontheffing (exemption) from parking requirements if certain criteria are met. This includes cases where there is a demonstrable surplus of public parking or where the social importance of a development outweighs parking disadvantages.
- Walking Distance: Parking solutions must generally be within 100 meters of the function they serve.
- Presence Percentages: Annex 2 provides tables for 'double use', allowing different functions (e.g., offices and residential) to share spaces based on time-of-day occupancy.
- Bicycle Parking: Norms for bicycles are equal to car norms for built-up areas, except for schools where higher counts are required.
- Large Vehicles: Parking of vehicles longer than 6 meters or higher than 2.4 meters is prohibited within built-up areas between 18:00 and 08:00, except on designated industrial estates like De Veken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the walking distance limit for new parking spaces in Opmeer?
The municipality generally adheres to an acceptable walking distance of approximately 100 meters for most functions, though a limit of 300 meters applies for public transport access.
How many parking spaces are counted for a standard garage next to a house?
A garage without a driveway counts as 0.6 spaces, while a garage with a single driveway counts as 1.2 spaces toward the total parking capacity.
What are the visitor parking requirements for residential developments?
Visitor shares are added on top of the residential norm and are set at 0.15 per dwelling in the blue zone, 0.2 in the rest of the built-up area, and 0.3 in the rural area (buitengebied).
Does the municipality allow sharing parking spaces between different building uses?
Yes, calculations may account for 'double use' based on the presence percentages in Annex 2, which detail occupancy rates for mornings, afternoons, and evenings on workdays and Saturdays.
What are the rules for parking large vehicles in Opmeer?
Vehicles longer than 6 meters or higher than 2.4 meters are prohibited from parking on public roads in the built-up area between 18:00 and 08:00, except in specified sections of industrial areas like De Veken.
How much does a new disabled parking space on license plate cost?
The initial application, including preparation and installation costs, is €184.90. Moving a reserved space or changing a license plate costs €30.80.
