Beleidsregels parkeernormen 2024 – Gemeente Maasdriel Parking Regulations
The Beleidsregels parkeernormen 2024 is a municipal regulatory document issued by the Gemeente Maasdriel, Netherlands. It establishes the official framework for determining parking requirements for all spatial developments, including new construction, modifications to existing building stock, and environmental permit (omgevingsvergunning) applications. This version was adopted by the municipal executive on November 5, 2024, and is effective from July 18, 2025, replacing the previous Nota Parkeernormen 2020 Gemeente Maasdriel.
The regulation is legally anchored within the municipal zoning framework through a dynamic reference in the Paraplubestemmingsplan Parkeren 2018, which transitions into the Omgevingsplan Maasdriel. The scope of the document encompasses parking standards for motorized vehicles and bicycles, calculation methodologies for the parkeerbalans (parking balance), and technical specifications for parking space dimensions. It specifically addresses the housing target of 2,400 new homes by 2035, emphasizing social and life-cycle-proof housing types.
The following sections detail the technical application of these standards, including the adaptation of national CROW guidelines to local conditions, specific calculation factors for private parking facilities, and exemption rules for designated center areas.
CROW Basis and Local Classification
The municipality utilizes CROW Publication 744 (July 2024), 'Parkeerkencijfers, basis voor parkeernormering', as the technical foundation for its requirements. Due to local data showing car ownership in Maasdriel is 40% higher than the national average (1.77 vehicles per household versus 1.27), the municipality applies specific classifications:
- Stedelijkheidsgraad: The entire municipality is categorized as niet stedelijk (non-urban) based on an address density of approximately 485 addresses per km².
- Stedelijke zone: All locations within the municipality are categorized under the zone rest bebouwde kom (rest of built-up area).
- Bandbreedte: Because of high car ownership and limited public transport options, the highest value within the CROW range is applied as the standard norm.
Calculation Factors for Private Parking
To ensure a realistic assessment of parking capacity, the document defines berekeningsaantallen (calculation values) for parking facilities on private property. These factors account for the fact that garages and driveways are often used for storage rather than vehicle parking.
- Driveway without garage: Minimum 5.0m deep; counts as 0.8 spaces.
- Long driveway (min. 10m): Without garage or with carport; counts as 1.0 space.
- Garage next to dwelling: Without driveway; counts as 0.4 spaces.
- Garage with driveway (min. 5.5m): Counts as 1.0 space.
- Garage with double driveway (min. 4.5m wide): Counts as 1.8 spaces.
Parking Balance Methodology
The development of a parkeerbalans follows a four-step procedure to determine if a project meets the required capacity on-site. The calculation must account for both the user share and the visitor share (typically 0.2 spaces per dwelling).
- Step 1: Calculate demand based on the norms in Annex A, rounding up to the nearest whole number.
- Step 2: Determine the offered capacity within the project area, applying the calculation factors for private property and checking acceptable walking distances.
- Step 3: Assess the balance. A surplus is permitted, but a deficit requires project adjustment.
- Step 4: Submit all supporting data (calculations, drawings, and sketches) to the municipality for assessment.
Exemptions for Center Areas
Specific exemptions apply to small-scale retail and hospitality developments within the centers of Ammerzoden, Hedel, and Kerkdriel to support local entrepreneurship and center viability.
- Other shops: Full exemption from parking requirements for the first 100 m² BVO (Gross Floor Area).
- Bars/Cafés: Exemption for the first 50 m² BVO.
- Restaurants: Exemption for the first 25 m² BVO.
These exemptions apply only to properties within the (former) center zoning and can be used only once per address to prevent the stacking of exemptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official effective date of the Maasdriel 2024 parking rules?
The regulations are valid from July 18, 2025, and apply to all environmental permit applications submitted after this date, unless the 2024 norms are more favorable for applications submitted earlier.
How is the high car ownership in Maasdriel factored into the parking norms?
Maasdriel applies the highest norm within the CROW bandwidth because local car ownership (1.77 per household) is 40% higher than the Dutch national average.
Does a garage count as a full parking space in a parking balance?
No. A garage next to a house without a driveway only counts as 0.4 spaces. A garage with a 5.5m driveway counts as 1.0 space.
What are the acceptable walking distances for parking in Maasdriel?
Acceptable distances range from 100 meters for residents to 200 meters for retail or employment functions and up to 250 meters for residential visitors.
Are there specific parking requirements for bicycle storage?
Yes, for residential developments, at least two bicycle parking spaces must be provided on private property, such as in a backyard or a designated storage building.
Which areas qualify for the center-specific parking exemptions?
The centers of Kerkdriel (Mgr. Zwijsenplein/Kerkstraat), Hedel (Voorstraat), and Ammerzoden (De Haar) qualify for specific GFA-based exemptions for shops and hospitality.
What is the parking norm for a social rental apartment in Maasdriel?
According to Annex A, the norm for a social rental apartment (sociale huur appartement) is 1.5 spaces per dwelling.
How is double use of parking spaces calculated?
Double use is calculated using the presence percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) listed in Annex B, which account for different peak hours across functions like residential and office use.
