Nota Parkeernormen Aalsmeer 2016 – Parking Standards and Regulations
The Nota Parkeernormen Aalsmeer 2016 is the official regulatory document issued by the Gemeente Aalsmeer (Municipality of Aalsmeer) to establish the requirements for car and bicycle parking within its jurisdiction. Approved on September 22, 2016, and effective from October 6, 2016, this policy provides the legal framework for assessing parking demand in spatial planning projects. It operates under the authority of the Woningwet (Housing Act) and the local Bouwverordening (Building Decree), specifically Article 2.5.30.
The document applies to new construction, renovations, extensions, and changes in the function of existing buildings. Its primary objective is to ensure that parking requirements are met on private property (parkeren op eigen terrein) to prevent public nuisance and maintain traffic safety. The regulations are based on CROW-publicatie 317 ('Kencijfers parkeren en verkeersgeneratie'), adapted to Aalsmeer's specific urban density. It includes detailed appendices for car parking standards, valuation of private parking facilities, occupancy percentages for dual-use calculations, and bicycle parking norms.
Architects and developers must follow a structured assessment process to determine the required number of spaces. This includes evaluating the stedelijkheidsgraad (urban density), which is classified for Aalsmeer as 'weinig stedelijk' (little urbanized), and applying specific calculation factors for various building types ranging from residential to healthcare and leisure facilities.
Urban Density and Area Zoning
Aalsmeer bases its parking requirements on a specific urban density classification provided by CBS. This classification influences the attractiveness of alternative transport and determines the necessary parking ratio for a given area.
- Stedelijkheidsgraad: Aalsmeer is classified as weinig stedelijk (little urbanized) based on a density of 823 addresses per square kilometer as of January 1, 2012.
- Zoning Differentiation: Unlike municipalities with distinct historic cores, Aalsmeer does not differentiate between zones such as 'centrum' or 'schil'. A uniform standard is applied across the municipality based on its general urban density.
Calculation Principles and Procedures
The calculation of parking requirements follows a step-by-step procedure detailed in Paragraph 3.3. This process ensures that the total parking demand accounts for both residents/employees and visitors.
- Function Changes: For changes in use, the existing parking demand of the functions to be demolished or repurposed is subtracted from the demand of the new functions.
- Dual Use (Dubbelgebruik): When multiple functions share parking spaces, requirements are calculated using aanwezigheidspercentages (occupancy percentages) found in Appendix 3. This accounts for peak demand at different times (e.g., workday morning vs. Saturday evening).
- Rounding: The final calculated number of parking spaces is always rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Parking on Private Property
To ensure effective parking on-site, the document provides theoretical values for different types of private parking facilities in Appendix 2. Not every private driveway is counted as a full parking space due to actual usage patterns.
- Single driveway without garage: Counted as 0.8 parking spaces (minimum 5.0m depth).
- Garage with single driveway: Counted as 1.0 parking space.
- Double driveway without garage: Counted as 1.7 parking spaces (minimum 5.0m width and depth).
- Garage with double driveway: Counted as 1.8 parking spaces.
Bicycle Parking and Electric Vehicles
The policy includes mandatory standards for bicycle parking and addresses the rising demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Fietsparkeernormen: Appendix 5 sets standards for various functions, such as 1.2 spaces per 100m² GFA for office personnel and 5.0 spaces per counter for visitors.
- Electric Transport: The municipality evaluates requests for public charging infrastructure based on current parking pressure to ensure sustainable mobility without compromising parking availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parking norm for a large house in Aalsmeer?
For a large dwelling exceeding 140m², the car parking norm is 2.2 spaces per unit.
How are parking requirements calculated for mixed-use developments?
Parking is calculated by determining the individual requirements for each function and then applying occupancy percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) from Appendix 3 to account for dual use of spaces.
Does a garage count as a full parking space?
A garage without a driveway is valued at 0.4 spaces, while a garage with a single driveway is valued as 1.0 parking space in the overall calculation.
What happens if parking cannot be realized on private property?
The municipality may allow deviations if the developer can demonstrate the project serves a significant municipal interest or if the remaining deficit is less than 2 spaces, subject to specific conditions and administrative fees.
Are there specific dimensions for parking spaces in Aalsmeer?
Yes, Appendix 4 specifies standard dimensions, such as 2.50m by 5.00m for 90-degree perpendicular parking and 2.00m by 6.00m for parallel parking.
What is the bicycle parking requirement for primary schools?
For students in primary education, the bicycle parking norm is 4.3 to 6.2 spaces per 10 student places, depending on the total number of pupils.
