Nota Parkeernormen 2015 gemeente Steenwijkerland – Municipal Parking Regulations
The Nota Parkeernormen 2015 is the official regulatory framework established by the Gemeente Steenwijkerland in the Netherlands. It defines the parking requirements for all new construction, renovations, redevelopments, and changes in building use within the municipality. Effective from April 8, 2015, this document provides the legal basis for assessing permit applications following the Reparatiewet BZK 2014, which shifted parking regulations from building ordinances to zoning plans (bestemmingsplannen).
The document is structured around technical guidelines from the CROW national knowledge platform, specifically Publication 317 (Parking Figures) and the ASVV 2012 (Recommendations for traffic facilities). It regulates a wide range of functions, including residential housing, commercial offices, retail, healthcare, education, and leisure. The municipality is classified under the Weinig stedelijk (low urbanity) density category, with specific parking standards further differentiated across three distinct zones: Centrum (the historic core of Steenwijk), Rest bebouwde kom (other built-up areas), and the Buitengebied (rural areas).
This framework serves as a concrete assessment tool for municipal planners and developers, detailing calculation methods for parking demand, visitor shares, and technical requirements for the quality and location of parking spaces.
Urban Zoning and Car Ownership Data
Parking requirements in Steenwijkerland are calculated based on the degree of urbanity and the specific location of the project. The municipality falls into the Weinig stedelijk category, defined as having 500 to 1,000 addresses per square kilometer.
- Centrum: Restricted to the historic fortified center of Steenwijk, where high public transport accessibility leads to lower parking norms.
- Rest bebouwde kom: Includes the remaining built-up areas of Steenwijk, as well as the centers of Vollenhove and Oldemarkt.
- Buitengebied: Covers all rural areas and smaller kernels outside the primary built-up zones.
- Autobezit: Average car ownership is calculated at 1.3 per household for the municipality, with the lowest rate (0.7) in the Steenwijk center and the highest (1.4) in rural areas.
Calculation Methodology and Change of Use
The methodology for determining parking needs relies on the difference between the existing situation and the proposed development. The document mandates that parking problems from the past should not be solved by new developments; only the added demand must be facilitated.
- Theoretical Requirement: Calculated as the parking norm for the new function minus the parking norm for the existing, legally permitted function.
- Rounding: Final calculations for the number of required spaces are rounded to the nearest whole number.
- Visitor Share: For residential projects, a fixed visitor share of 0.3 parking spaces per dwelling is integrated into the total norm. These spaces should ideally be publicly accessible.
Location, Walking Distances, and Technical Quality
The primary requirement is to realize parking spaces on the project's own property (eigen terrein). If this is not feasible, the municipality assesses potential solutions in public space or via private lease agreements, provided they meet maximum walking distance guidelines.
- Residential Walking Distance: Maximum 100 meters.
- Retail (Winkelen): Acceptable range of 200 to 600 meters.
- Work (Werken): Acceptable range of 200 to 800 meters.
- Healthcare and Education: Maximum 100 meters.
Technical dimensions are based on ASVV 2012 standards to ensure functionality for modern vehicles.
- Parallel Parking (Langsparkeren): Minimum 2.00m width and 6.00m length.
- Perpendicular Parking (Haaksparkeren): Minimum 2.50m width and 5.00m length with a 6.00m driving lane.
- Private Garage (bij woning): Minimum 5.50m depth and 2.80m width.
Double Use and Exemptions
For multi-functional developments, the aanwezigheidspercentages (presence percentages) allow for the shared use of parking spaces if peak demand for different functions occurs at different times.
- Workdays (Morning/Afternoon): 100% demand for offices/businesses but only 50% for residents.
- Working Night: 100% demand for residents and 0% for offices.
- Hardship Clause: Exemptions (ontheffing) may be granted if meeting the norm is spatially or financially impossible, and the project serves a significant social or economic public interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parking norm for a detached house in the Buitengebied?
According to Appendix 1, a detached owner-occupied house (Koop, vrijstaand) in the rural area (Buitengebied) has a parking norm of 2.0 spaces per dwelling.
How is visitor parking handled for residential developments?
A visitor share of 0.3 spaces per dwelling is already included in the standard parking norm and must be made publicly accessible.
What is the maximum walking distance for parking at a workplace?
The acceptable walking distance for the 'Werken' (Work) function is between 200 and 800 meters from the destination.
Are there specific dimensions for a disabled parking space?
Yes, for perpendicular parking, a disabled space must be 3.50m wide (or 3.00m with a free exit strip) and 5.00m long.
Can parking requirements be lowered if I lease spaces nearby?
Yes, if an applicant provides an indefinite lease contract for parking spaces elsewhere that meet the walking distance criteria, the on-site requirement may be adjusted downward.
What are the dimensions for a standard driveway or long driveway?
A single driveway must be at least 5.50m deep and 2.40m wide, while a long driveway must be at least 11.00m deep.
What happens if a building changes function from retail to office?
The parking demand is calculated by subtracting the theoretical requirement of the old retail function (if legally permitted) from the requirement of the new office function.
Is loading and unloading space required on-site?
Yes, the document maintains the requirement from the Bouwverordening that buildings with a relevant function must provide adequate space for loading and unloading on their own property.
