Beleidsregels Parkeernormen Leiden 2020 – Parking Standards and Mobility Requirements
The Beleidsregels Parkeernormen Leiden 2020 is an official municipal ordinance issued by the College van burgemeester en wethouders van de gemeente Leiden, Netherlands. Valid from October 21, 2020, with retroactive effect to July 18, 2020, this document establishes the regulatory framework for calculating and implementing parking requirements for both bicycles and motor vehicles. It operates under the authority of artikel 3.1.2, lid 2 under a Bro and artikel 4:81 of the Awb, replacing the previous 2019 version of the parking rules.
The policy governs all spatial activities within the municipality, including Nieuwbouw (new construction), Transformatie (transformations involving function changes with construction work), and Functiewijziging (changes in usage without construction). It defines technical standards for Autoparkeereis (car parking requirements) and Fietsparkeereis (bicycle parking requirements), utilizing the NEN 2580 standard for measuring Bruto vloeroppervlakte (Gross Floor Area). The document is structured into fifteen articles and nine detailed appendices covering area classifications, occupancy percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages), and specific standards for various building functions.
This document serves as the primary reference for developers and architects to determine the necessary parking capacity on private property (eigen terrein) and the conditions under which deviations or public space compensation may be permitted.
Bicycle Parking Standards and Quality
Articles 4 through 6 define the methodology for determining the bicycle parking requirement. The total requirement is calculated by subtracting the parking demand of the old situation from the new situation, a process referred to as Salderen.
- Fietsparkeereis: Determined based on the area classification in Bijlage 5 and specific standards per function in Bijlage 6.
- Kwaliteitseis: New bicycle parking must meet the quality standards listed in Bijlage 7, including references to the Leidraad fietsparkeren from CROW and the Fietsparkeur standards.
- Storage Dimensions: For residential units, non-communal storage rooms must have a minimum floor area of 5 m², a width of at least 1.8 meters, and a height of at least 2.3 meters.
- Historical Context: In the Historische binnenstad, quality requirements may be waived during transformations or function changes if structural adjustments to the facade are not possible.
Car Parking Requirements and Calculation
The car parking requirement (Article 7) is based on the building's function and the specific zone in which it is located. The municipality utilizes Aanwezigheidspercentages (occupancy rates) provided in Bijlage 3 to account for dual use of parking spaces throughout the day.
- Area Classifications: Standards differ across zones such as the Stationsomgeving, Historische binnenstad, Bio Science Park, and Woonwijken.
- Maximum/Minimum Limits: In the Stationsomgeving and Historische binnenstad, the determined requirement acts as a maximum limit. In other zones like Overgangsgebied, it acts as a minimum requirement.
- Minder validen: For social-community functions with a requirement of at least 15 spaces, at least 2% of spaces must be designated for disabled users, with a minimum of one space located within 100 meters of the entrance.
Deviations and Compensation Mechanisms
Article 11 outlines the conditions under which the competent authority may deviate from the standard parking requirements. This includes provisions for car-sharing initiatives and proximity to public transport.
- Deelauto (Car Sharing): The deployment of shared cars can reduce the total parking requirement. The municipality applies an exchange ratio where one shared car replaces four private cars (1:4).
- Public Space Compensation: If parking cannot be realized on private property, the loss of public parking spaces must be compensated within the maximum walking distances specified in Bijlage 4.
- Parkeerdruk: Deviations are only permitted if the resulting parking pressure in the surrounding public space remains below 85% during the day (06:00 – 18:00) and below 90% at other times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Gross Floor Area (BVO) measured according to Leiden parking rules?
BVO must be measured according to the NEN 2580 standard at floor level along the outer perimeter of the external dividing structures.
What is the minimum ceiling height for a non-communal bicycle storage room?
The minimum height for such a storage room in residential buildings is 2.3 meters, as specified in Bijlage 7.
What is the maximum walking distance for residents to a car parking space in the Station area?
The maximum acceptable walking distance for residents in the Stationsomgeving is 400 meters.
How does the 'Salderen' principle work for parking calculations?
Salderen involves calculating the new parking demand and subtracting the demand of the existing situation; only a positive difference results in a new parking requirement.
Are there specific rules for loading and unloading zones?
Article 10 requires that sufficient space for loading and unloading be provided on or near the site of the spatial activity, at the discretion of the competent authority.
What is the required exchange ratio for shared cars (deelauto's)?
The municipality uses a minimum replacement value where one shared car replaces four private cars (1:4 ratio).
