Nota Parkeren 2019 – West Maas en Waal Parking and Driveway Regulations
The Nota Parkeren 2019 is the official regulatory framework for parking norms and driveway assessments in the Municipality of West Maas en Waal. Established by the Mayor and Aldermen on 4 December 2018 and confirmed by the Council on 24 January 2019, this document came into force on 1 February 2019. It replaces the previous 2013 edition to align with the Reparatiewet BZK 2014, which shifted the legal basis for parking requirements from municipal building ordinances to zoning plans and designated policy documents.
The document governs parking requirements for cars and bicycles for all building and usage developments requiring an environment permit (omgevingsvergunning). It applies a demand-following policy based on CROW-publication 381, adjusted for local car ownership rates. The regulatory scope includes residential functions, retail, and commercial developments, differentiated by geographic zones such as Centrum (specifically parts of Beneden-Leeuwen and Dreumel) and the Rest bebouwde kom (the remainder of the built-up area).
In addition to parking norms, the document integrates the Toetsingskader inritten, providing a unified assessment framework for the construction or modification of driveways. This section outlines the specific refusal grounds based on traffic safety, water management, and the protection of green spaces and public parking facilities.
Parking Norms for Cars and Bicycles
The municipality uses specific values to determine the required number of parking spaces per unit or square meter of gross floor area (bruto vloeroppervlak). These norms include a visitor component of 0.3 spaces per dwelling or 0.2 spaces per room for shared housing.
- Residential (Standard): 1.8 spaces in the Centrum and 2.3 spaces in the Rest bebouwde kom.
- Social Housing: 1.5 spaces in the Centrum and 1.8 spaces in the Rest bebouwde kom.
- Senior Housing: 1.3 spaces in the Centrum and 1.5 spaces in the Rest bebouwde kom.
- Bicycle Parking: Mandatory requirements based on the Leidraad Fietsparkeren to stimulate cycling and prevent nuisance.
Application Framework and Parkeerbalans
For large-scale developments, a seven-step application process is required to establish a parkeerbalans (parking balance). This ensures that the parking demand generated by the project matches the supply provided.
- Step 3: Double Use: Allows for the exchange of parking capacity between different functions based on presence percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) across different times of the day.
- Step 3a: Saldering: Allows developers to subtract the theoretical parking demand of an existing or previous function from the new requirement, provided there has been no long-term vacancy.
- Step 5: Public Space Parking: Permits utilizing existing public parking if the pressure remains below 85% and the spaces are within maximum accepted walking distances.
Assessment Framework for Driveways
The Toetsingskader inritten details the conditions under which a permit for a driveway (inritvergunning) is granted or refused under the Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening (APV).
- Traffic Safety: Permits are refused if the driveway is within 5.00 meters of a roundabout or intersection, or if it obstructs visibility for pedestrians.
- Water Management: Driveways must not interfere with road drainage or result in a ditch length of less than 8.00 meters after installation.
- Dimensions: Residential driveways must have a minimum space of 5.00 meters long and 3.00 meters wide on private property to prevent parking in the front garden or overhanging the sidewalk.
- Public Parking: A permit is generally refused if the driveway results in the loss of a public parking space, unless compensation is provided or parking pressure is below 60%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which parking norms apply to a pending application?
Applications submitted before the effective date follow the 2013 norms unless the 2019 norms are more favorable and the applicant requests their application.
How is the parking demand for housing calculated?
It is calculated by multiplying the number of units by the specific norm for that housing type and zone, which includes a mandatory visitor share of 0.3 per dwelling.
What are the rules for driveways near intersections?
A driveway permit is refused if the exit is located on a roundabout or within 5 meters of a junction or intersection.
Can existing public parking be used for a new project?
Yes, if a parking pressure study conducted by a certified bureau shows that the occupancy at the peak moment is below 85%.
What is the minimum size for a private parking space for a driveway permit?
To qualify for a permit, there must be at least 5.00 meters of length and 3.00 meters of width available on the property itself.
Are there specific parking requirements for bicycles?
Yes, building developments must comply with both car and bicycle parking norms as defined in the document's appendices.
