Nota Parkeernormering 2021 Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch – Car and Bicycle Parking Standards
The Nota Parkeernormering 2021 is the official regulatory instrument issued by the Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch to determine the required number of parking spaces for new spatial developments. Approved by the municipal council on October 12, 2021, this document replaces the 2016 version and aligns with the goals of the Actualisatie Koersnota 2017 and the Actualisatie Bereikbaarheidsstrategie. It functions as a legal framework for developers and architects to calculate parking demand for cars and bicycles during permit applications.
The regulation applies to new construction, renovations, and changes in the use of buildings or locations. It divides the municipality into specific zones—ranging from the historical city center to rural areas—each with distinct normative values. The document details car parking norms for various functions including housing, offices, retail, and leisure, while also introducing a maatwerkkader (custom framework) for reductions. Specific attention is given to deelauto's (shared cars), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the accessibility of bicycle storage facilities.
This document provides the technical tables and calculation methods necessary to establish a parkeerbalans (parking balance). It includes appendices for presence percentages and specific norms for secondary facilities such as healthcare, education, and sports centers.
Zoning and Area Classification
The municipality is divided into seven distinct zones to reflect the variation in urban density and accessibility by public transport. These zones determine the baseline parking norms.
- Zone 1a: Historische binnenstad (Historical city center).
- Zone 1b: Spoorzone (Railway station area).
- Zone 2: Gereguleerde schil (Regulated shell around the center).
- Zone 3: Bebouwde kom within the ring road and Rosmalen center.
- Zone 4a/4b: Built-up areas outside the ring road and specific kernels like Vinkel and Nuland.
- Zone 5: Overig gebied (Outer rural areas).
Bicycle Parking Standards
Requirements for bicycle storage are based on the Bouwbesluit 2012 but are supplemented by municipal norms to encourage cycling.
- Residential storage: Dwellings require a minimum 5m2 storage area, at least 1.8m wide and 2.3m high.
- Quantity per home: Apartments between 40-80m2 BVO require 3 bicycle spots; those over 80m2 require 4 spots.
- Accessibility: Points are awarded or deducted based on access via single doors, electronic locks, or the presence of elevators and ramps.
- Visitor parking: For new residential developments, a guideline of 0.5 visitor bicycle spots per home is recommended.
The Maatwerkkader (Custom Framework)
The maatwerkkader parkeernormen allows for a reduction in the required number of car parking spaces based on three specific themes: location, parking situation, and shared mobility.
- Location reduction: Proximity to Centraal Station can lead to a reduction of up to 50% if the project is within 200 meters.
- Parking situation: Clustering parking at the edge of a neighborhood (>200m walking distance) allows for a 10% reduction.
- Shared cars: Implementing deelauto's can reduce the total parking requirement for housing by a maximum of 30% in zones 1a to 3, with each shared car replacing up to 4 private parking spots.
Submission Requirements
When submitting a permit application, the initiator must provide a detailed justification for the parking provision.
- A construction plan including the total Bruto Vloeroppervlak (BVO) in square meters.
- A formal calculation of car and bicycle parking demand based on the tables in Bijlage 1 and Bijlage 2.
- A design showing the dimensions and accessibility of the proposed parking solutions.
- Proof of long-term contracts (at least 10 years) if shared cars are used to justify a reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the car parking norm for a 70m2 apartment in Zone 2?
According to Table 1, a residential unit between 40-80m2 in Zone 2 (Schil) has a norm of 0.9 spaces per home.
How far are residents expected to walk to their parking space?
In the city center (Zone 1), the maximum acceptable walking distance for residents is 300 meters, while in the outer areas (Zone 5), it is 50 meters.
Can I use shared cars to reduce my parking obligation?
Yes, shared cars can reduce the requirement by up to 30% in zones 1 to 3, provided a business case and a 10-year usage guarantee are submitted.
What are the rules for disabled parking spaces?
The municipality follows CROW guidelines, requiring that at least 2% of public parking spaces are designed as accessible parking for disabled visitors.
Does the regulation apply to changing a house into student rooms?
Yes, the document includes specific norms for kamerverhuur (room rentals), which carry a norm of 0 spaces per room in zones 1 and 2, but require standard housing norms in other zones.
Are electric vehicle charging points mandatory?
Specific numbers are not listed in this document, but it refers to the separate policy Elektrisch rijden en laden in gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch for mandatory infrastructure.
