Soest Nota parkeernormen auto en fiets (4e herziening) – Car and Bicycle Parking Standards
The Nota parkeernormen auto en fiets (4e herziening) is the official regulatory framework established by the Gemeente Soest to govern parking requirements for spatial developments. Valid from October 26, 2021, this document functions as a secondary statutory instrument under the municipal Bestemmingsplan (Zoning Plan) via a Parapluplan. It ensures that the supply and demand for parking spaces remain balanced during new construction, renovations, or changes in building use within the districts of Soest and Soesterberg.
The policy derives its technical standards from national CROW guidelines, adapted with specific local parameters. It defines the calculation methodology for the Parkeereis (parking requirement), physical design specifications for parking facilities, and the legal grounds for the Parkeerfonds (parking fund). The scope covers all projects requiring an Omgevingsvergunning (environmental permit), detailing requirements for various functions including residential, retail, office, healthcare, and sports facilities. It also incorporates standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and shared mobility services.
Professional users, including developers and architects, must utilize the provided tables in the annexes to determine the minimum number of spaces based on Bruto vloeroppervlak (BVO) or Gebruiksoppervlak (GO). The document outlines specific procedures for exemptions and financial compensation when on-site parking cannot be realized.
Calculation of the Parking Requirement
The calculation of the Parkeereis is based on the scale of the function multiplied by the specific norm found in Bijlage 1 or Bijlage 2. For most of the municipality, standard norms apply, while specific shopping areas like Winkelpromenade Soestdijk, Soest-Zuid, and Rademakerstraat in Soesterberg follow distinct center-zone norms.
- Measurement Standards: Calculations use Bruto vloeroppervlak (BVO) according to NEN2580 for non-residential functions and Gebruiksoppervlak (GO) for residential units.
- Rounding: The final parking requirement is always rounded to the nearest whole number. Residential projects use one decimal place during calculation to account for correction factors.
- Existing Pressure: New developments are not required to solve existing parking shortages; the requirement is calculated by subtracting the parking demand of the last active legal function from the new demand.
Design and Quality Requirements
The document stipulates strict technical dimensions for parking spaces to ensure safety and usability. These requirements apply to both public and private parking facilities provided within new developments.
- Parallel Parking: Minimum dimensions of 2.0 meters in width and 6.0 meters in length.
- Perpendicular Parking: Standard width of 2.50 meters with a driving lane width of at least 5.40 meters.
- Handicapped Parking: For offices and industrial sites, one in every 50 spaces must be designated for disabled users. For other functions, this is one in every 20 spaces.
- Electric Charging: Residential projects with 11 to 25 spaces must provide at least 2 charging points; requirements increase incrementally to 6 points for up to 75 spaces.
Bicycle Parking and Storage Standards
The Gemeente Soest emphasizes the choice to invest in bicycle facilities as an alternative to a higher car parking norm. Specific storage dimensions are required based on the number of bicycles per unit.
- Residential Storage: Units must have a lockable storage room at ground level. Sizes range from 5.0 m² for 1-2 bicycles to 9.5 m² for 6 bicycles.
- Aparment Buildings: Small apartments (up to 50 m² BVO) may use a communal storage area with at least 1.5 m² BVO per bicycle.
- Commercial Access: Internal bicycle storage must be directly accessible from the outside and barrier-free for all visitors.
Exemptions and the Parking Fund
When on-site parking is physically or economically impossible, the college of Burgemeester en Wethouders may grant an exemption under specific conditions, often involving the Parkeerfonds.
- Home Businesses: Small-scale home-based businesses (professions or practices at home) with a maximum demand of 3.0 parking spaces are generally exempt.
- Afkoopregeling: A financial contribution of €10,000 per missing parking space can be paid into the municipal parking fund if the developer has exhausted all other options.
- Double Use: Developers may use Aanwezigheidspercentages (occupancy percentages) to demonstrate that different functions (e.g., office and residential) can share the same spaces at different times of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the standard dimensions for a perpendicular parking space in Soest?
A perpendicular (90-degree) parking space must have a minimum width of 2.50 meters and a length of 5.00 meters, typically requiring a driving lane of 5.40 meters.
How many electric vehicle charging points are required for a 50-space residential car park?
According to the parking note, a car park with up to 50 spaces must be provided with 4 functional charging points.
Can shared cars (deelauto's) reduce the parking requirement for a project?
The policy estimates that shared cars can reduce the norm by a maximum of 3%, but due to rounding rules in Soest, this rarely leads to a lower final parking requirement for standard projects.
What is the cost to buy out a parking space via the parking fund?
The buy-out fee (afkoopregeling) is set at €10,000 per missing parking space, based on land acquisition, construction, and administrative costs.
What are the maximum walking distances for parking in shopping areas?
For retail, catering, and center functions, the maximum acceptable walking distance from the parking facility to the main entrance is 200 meters.
What measurement standard is used for calculating residential parking?
Residential parking requirements are calculated based on the Gebruiksoppervlak (GO) in square meters as defined by NEN2580.
