Parkeerbeleidsplan 2015-2020 Hilvarenbeek – Municipal Parking Standards and Norms
The Parkeerbeleidsplan 2015-2020 van de gemeente Hilvarenbeek is the official regulatory framework governing parking requirements for spatial developments within the municipality of Hilvarenbeek. Issued by the municipal council and effective in its current form since June 2, 2022, this document functions as a dedicated parking norms note (parkeernormennota). It transitions parking regulations from individual zoning plans (bestemmingsplannen) into a centralized policy to ensure consistency and transparency across all construction and land-use projects.
The document defines specific parking standards based on national guidelines from CROW publication 317, adapted to the local context of Hilvarenbeek. Its scope encompasses new construction, building extensions, and changes in functional use. It categorizes the municipality under the weinig stedelijk (low urbanity) classification, with 544 addresses per square kilometer. Regulatory requirements are further differentiated by location zones: the Centrum (center) of Hilvarenbeek, the Rest bebouwde kom (remainder of the built-up area), and the Buitengebied (rural area).
This policy outline provides the technical criteria for calculating required parking spaces for diverse functions, including residential units, workplaces, retail outlets, and social facilities. It also establishes the protocol for parking pressure studies, exemptions, and the integration of bicycle parking norms.
Parking Norms for Spatial Development
Section 4.7 stipulates that all spatial developments must meet the parking requirements defined in Bijlage 6 (Appendix 6). For new construction, the required number of parking spaces must always be realized on the developer's own property. For building extensions or changes in use where this is not feasible, the municipal executive (college van burgemeester en wethouders) may grant exemptions under specific conditions.
- Small-scale projects: Exemptions may be granted for projects requiring a maximum of 2 additional parking spaces.
- Alternative private sites: Applicants may utilize nearby private land if they provide written proof of permission from the owner.
- Public space utilization: For existing building functional changes, exemptions are possible if a parking pressure study shows that occupancy remains below 85% during peak times.
Location-Based Standards and Urban Density
The municipality identifies three distinct geographical zones that determine the applicable parking ratio. These zones account for differences in accessibility and local demand.
- Centrum Hilvarenbeek: The central core as delineated in Figure 2.1 of the document.
- Rest bebouwde kom: Includes the built-up areas of Esbeek, Haghorst, Diessen, Baarschot, and Biest-Houtakker, excluding the Hilvarenbeek center.
- Buitengebied: All locations situated outside the traffic-defined built-up area boundaries marked by town signs.
Acceptable Walking Distances
When parking cannot be provided immediately adjacent to a development, it must be located within the acceptable walking distances defined in Tabel 3.2. These distances vary based on the primary function of the building.
- Housing: 100 meters (extended to 100-250 meters specifically for visitors).
- Retail: 200 to 600 meters depending on the type of shopping facility.
- Workplace: 200 to 800 meters.
- Healthcare and Education: 100 meters.
Bicycle Parking Regulations
Section 4 introduces guidelines for bicycle parking to prevent sidewalk obstruction and ensure accessibility. While the Bouwbesluit 2012 covers residential storage, this policy provides averages for other functions based on Fietsberaad data.
- Offices: Norms range from 0.7 to 1.7 spaces per 100 m² GFA (bvo) depending on the location.
- Primary Schools: Requirements vary based on student population, ranging from 4.3 to 6.2 spaces per 10 students.
- Supermarkets: A standard of 2.9 spaces per 100 m² GFA in the built-up area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum allowed parking pressure in Hilvarenbeek?
In cases where a parking exemption is requested, a study must demonstrate that the parking occupancy in the surrounding public space does not exceed 85% during the representative peak hour.
Does Hilvarenbeek have a parking fund for buy-offs?
No, the document explicitly states that a parking fund (parkeerfonds) is not reinstated due to a lack of available space for the municipality to construct alternative parking spots.
What urban density classification does Hilvarenbeek follow?
The municipality is classified as 'weinig stedelijk' (low urbanity) based on the environmental address density of 544 addresses per square kilometer.
How is the parking requirement for a change of function calculated?
The requirement is determined by comparing the parking demand of the new function against the demand of the current function, using the presence percentages found in Table 3.1 to calculate the net difference during peak moments.
What are the rules for parking on driveways or in garages?
Table 3.1 provides specific calculation factors; for example, a double driveway without a garage counts as 2 spaces theoretically but only 2 in practical calculation, whereas a garage with a single driveway counts as 1.5 spaces.
Who must conduct a parking pressure study?
A parking pressure study (parkeerdrukonderzoek) must be carried out by an independent traffic engineering bureau, and the municipality must approve both the methodology and the bureau beforehand.
