Nota parkeernormen – Parking Regulations for Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
The Nota parkeernormen is the official regulatory framework for parking requirements within the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Netherlands. Valid from May 16, 2025, this document updates the previous Nota Parkeren established in 2015 and amended in 2016. It serves as the legal basis for determining the number of parking spaces required for new developments, renovations, and functional changes involving residential, office, commercial, and community facilities. The regulation sits under the local municipal policy and aligns with the national guidelines provided by the CROW (Centrum voor Regelgeving en Onderzoek in de Grond-, Weg- en Waterbouw en de Verkeerstechniek).
The document defines the technical methods for calculating the parkeereis (parking requirement) based on stedelijkheidsklasse (urbanization class) and specific stedelijkheidszones (urban zones). It covers various regulatory domains, including maximum walking distances, shared use of parking facilities, and financial compensation schemes. Specific chapters detail the application of CROW-publicatie 744 and 477 kpi figures, the STOMP-principe (STOMP principle) for mobility priority, and local deviations from the provincial Omgevingsverordening Provincie Zuid-Holland regarding parking maximums in station environments.
Professional users can refer to this document for structural elements such as the four-step determination process for parking locations, the calculation of residual capacity, and the criteria for the hardheidsclausule (hardship clause) in exceptional cases.
Four-Step Determination of Parking Requirements
The municipality follows a strict hierarchy for fulfilling the parking requirement (parkeereis) for any new building plan. Developers must follow these steps in order:
- On own terrain: Parking spaces must be realized on the development's own land to the maximum extent possible.
- On the building plot: If the first step is insufficient, private but publicly accessible land within the plot is utilized.
- In public space: Existing public spaces may be used only if residual capacity is available, with a maximum occupancy threshold of 85%.
- Financial contribution: If the above options are unavailable, the developer may provide a financial contribution for the realization of parking elsewhere.
Urbanization Classes and Geographic Zoning
Parking norms are differentiated by the degree of urbanization and the specific zone in which a project is located, as defined in Bijlage 1:
- Sterk stedelijk (Strongly urban): Applies to the Centrum of Bodegraven, including the primary shopping area.
- Matig stedelijk (Moderately urban): Applies to the Rest bebouwde kom (remainder of the built-up area) of Bodegraven.
- Weinig stedelijk (Low urbanization): Covers the kernels of Reeuwijk-Brug, Reeuwijk-Dorp, Waarder, Driebruggen, and Nieuwerbrug.
- Buitengebied (Outlying area): Applied to the neighborhoods of De Meije, Tempel, Sluipwijk, and Hogebrug.
Walking Distances and Shared Use
The regulation specifies maximum acceptable walking distances (loopafstanden) from a parking space to the destination. These distances vary by function and zone:
- Residential (Housing): 500 meters in the Stedelijkheidszone centrum for new developments, or 250 meters in other zones.
- Supermarket: 250 meters across all zones.
- Horeca (Catering): 500 meters across all zones.
- Education (School locations): 300 meters across all zones.
- Work locations: 500 meters in the center zone, increasing to 800 meters in other urban zones.
Shared use (Dubbelgebruik) is permitted when the peak parking demand for different functions occurs at different times. This calculation is based on the presence percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) detailed in Bijlage 4.
Financial Compensation and Exemptions
When a developer cannot fulfill the parking requirement on-site, a financial settlement may be reached with the municipality under specific conditions:
- Fixed Amount: A standard fee of € 11,250 per missing parking space is applied, which is indexed annually according to the price index for soil, road, and water construction.
- Mobility Fund: Contributions are deposited into a dedicated mobility fund to realize parking capacity or other mobility solutions within 750 meters of the project.
- Exemption Threshold: The college van B en W may grant an exemption if the requirement does not exceed 10 parking spaces and the project's social or economic importance outweighs parking concerns.
- Occupancy Rule: No use of residual public capacity is allowed if the current local occupancy rate (bezettingsgraad) exceeds 90%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard parking norm for social housing in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk?
The municipality rejects the provincial norm of 0.7 and applies a higher local norm because car ownership in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk does not fall below 1.0 car per household in any neighborhood.
How is the station area defined for parking maximums?
The station environment is defined as a radius of 800 meters from the station, where specific maximum norms usually apply, though local deviations are permitted in this regulation.
What is the STOMP principle used in this regulation?
The STOMP principle prioritizes mobility in the following order: Walking (Stappen), Cycling (Trappen), Public Transport (OV), Mobility as a Service (Maas/Deelmobiliteit), and finally Private Cars (Privéauto).
When can existing public parking spaces be used for a new project?
Existing public spaces may be used if a parking research shows that the occupancy rate remains at or below 85% during peak moments.
What are the requirements for a valid parking research report?
A parking research must be based on facts (fairness), represent the whole area accurately (reliability), follow a repeatable method (clear workflow), and use the most recent data.
What is the calculated value for a single driveway without a garage?
A single driveway without a garage or carport is assigned a parking capacity value of 1.0.
How is a double driveway valued in terms of parking capacity?
A double driveway with a minimum width of 4.5 meters is assigned a parking capacity value of 1.8, regardless of whether a garage is present.
Can I get a refund for financial compensation if I later build the parking spaces?
No, the document states that under no circumstances will restitution be granted for financial contributions once paid.
