Nota Parkeernormen Gemert-Bakel 2017 – Municipal Parking Standards Guide
The Nota Parkeernormen Gemert-Bakel 2017 is the official regulatory document issued by the Gemeente Gemert-Bakel in the Netherlands. Adopted by the municipal council on June 1, 2017, and published under Gemeenteblad 2017 nr. 95008, this document serves as a binding amendment to the Parkeerbeleidsnota Gemert-Bakel 2013. It establishes the legal testing framework for determining parking requirements in spatial developments, ensuring that projects maintain local accessibility and quality of life without causing parking distress in public spaces.
The scope of this regulation encompasses all building initiatives, including new construction, renovations, extensions, and changes in functional use. The document provides technical standards based on national CROW guidelines (publication 317, 2012) and adapts them to the specific urban density of Gemert-Bakel. Key structural elements include execution rules for onsite parking, a customization framework for exemptions, and a series of annexes covering specific norms for residential, commercial, and social functions, as well as dimensions for parking facilities and bicycle storage.
Professional users can reference this document for specific calculation methods such as salderen (offsetting existing demand), shared-use presence percentages, and the criteria for financial compensation via the municipal mobility fund.
Legal Framework and Zoning
The document specifies that parking requirements must be anchored in the Bestemmingsplan (zoning plan) following the Reparatiewet BZK of 2014. For the purposes of applying parking norms, the municipality is divided into three distinct zones based on the Stedelijkheidsgraad (urbanization degree):
- Centrum: Core areas of Gemert and Bakel where car ownership is lower and accessibility by other modes is higher.
- Rest bebouwde kom: Built-up areas outside the centers, including residential neighborhoods and industrial estates.
- Buitengebied: Rural and peripheral areas outside the urban boundaries.
Calculation Principles and Execution Rules
The primary principle is Parkeren op eigen terrein, requiring developers to solve parking needs within the project boundaries. The document defines specific calculation methodologies to ensure realistic outcomes:
- Salderen (Offsetting): For function changes in existing buildings, the new parking demand is calculated by subtracting the demand of the old function from the new one.
- Afronding (Rounding): Calculated parking requirements are rounded mathematically, where decimals < 0.5 are rounded down and ≥ 0.5 are rounded up.
- Bezoekersparkeren (Visitor Parking): Norms include a specific share for visitors which must remain publicly accessible without barriers.
- Dubbelgebruik (Shared Use): Calculations may account for different peak demand times for mixed-use projects using specific presence percentages.
Walkability and Accessibility Standards
Sustainable parking solutions must be situated within acceptable walking distances from the main entrance of the building function. The Afstandscriterium (distance criteria) varies by use:
- Wonen (Residential): Maximum distance of 100 meters.
- Winkelen (Retail): Maximum distance of 200 meters.
- Werken (Employment): Maximum distance of 500 meters.
- Sport en Cultuur (Leisure): 100 meters, or 200 meters in center zones.
Exemptions and the Mobility Fund
The College van Burgemeester en Wethouders may grant exemptions from the parking requirement under specific conditions. If onsite realization is physically impossible, the document allows for alternative solutions:
- Private space utilization: Using excess parking capacity owned by a third party within the permitted walking distance, secured by a minimum 10-year contract.
- Mobiliteitsfonds (Mobility Fund): Payment of a financial contribution (ranging from €3,500 to €6,000 per missing space) to the municipal fund to enable the public realization of parking or mobility measures.
- Hardheidsclausule (Hardship Clause): Application of Artikel 4:84 Awb in cases where strict adherence to the norms would lead to disproportionate consequences for the applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basis for the parking norms in Gemert-Bakel?
The norms are derived from national CROW publication 317, 'Kencijfers parkeren en verkeersgeneratie' from October 2012, tailored to the local urbanization levels.
How is the parking demand for a change of use calculated?
The municipality uses the 'salderen' method, where the theoretical parking demand of the previous function is subtracted from the demand of the new function.
What are the requirements for parking on 'own terrain'?
Parking must generally be solved within the project plot. For residential projects with multiple lots, at least one parking space per home must be realized on the specific building parcel.
What happens if I cannot provide enough parking spaces on-site?
Applicants can apply for an exemption by demonstrating the use of nearby private capacity or by paying a compensation fee into the municipal mobility fund.
Are there specific requirements for disabled parking?
Yes, specific criteria apply including the possession of a GPK-B card and the lack of private parking options; the municipality assesses demand based on a parking pressure exceeding 80%.
What are the dimensions for a standard parking space?
For perpendicular parking, the minimum dimensions are 2.50 meters wide by 5.00 meters long, while longitudinal parking requires 2.00 meters by 6.00 meters.
How does the municipality calculate drop-off parking for schools?
Annex 4 provides specific CROW-based formulas for 'Halen en brengen' (kiss & ride) based on the number of pupils, urbanization degree, and percentages of car-dependent students.
What are the bicycle parking standards?
Annex 6 details norms per function, such as 1.7 spaces per 100m2 BVO for offices in the center and 18 spaces per 100m2 BVO for simple restaurants.
