Nota Parkeernormen Putten 2024 – Municipal Car and Bicycle Parking Regulations
The Nota Parkeernormen Putten 2024 is a municipal regulatory framework established by the Council of the Gemeente Putten, Netherlands. Valid from May 23, 2024, this document functions as the implementation of the municipal parking policy plan (parkeerbeleidsplan). It replaces the previous 2016 edition and provides a transparent assessment framework for determining the number of parking spaces required for spatial developments, including new construction, renovations, and changes in building use.
The regulation governs both car and bicycle parking requirements across various functional domains. It distinguishes between three specific geographical zones within the municipality: Centrum Putten (classified as Schil centrum), Overig Putten (classified as Rest bebouwde kom), and Buitengebied Putten en overige kernen (classified as Buitengebied). The standards are derived from CROW publication 381 data, adjusted for the local degree of urbanization and actual car ownership statistics in Putten. The document includes detailed annexes for non-residential functions, bicycle parking values, and presence percentages for shared-use calculations.
This framework establishes the methodology for calculating parking demand, including rules for rounding, the netting of existing parking requirements (salderen), and quality requirements for storage facilities. It serves as the authoritative technical reference for developers, architects, and municipal planners operating within the Putten territory.
Residential Parking Standards (Woonfuncties)
Parking standards for residential units in Putten are based on actual car ownership data rather than generic national averages. The requirement is split into a user component (residents) and a visitor component. The standards vary based on the gross floor area (m2 gbo) and the specific housing category.
- Ground-bound dwellings: Norms range from 1.4 to 2.2 spaces depending on size and zone (excluding social rent).
- Social rental housing: Lower thresholds are applied, starting at 1.0 spaces for units smaller than 75 m2 gbo.
- Apartments: Standards range from 1.0 to 1.7 spaces based on floor area and location.
- Assisted living (Aanleunwoningen): Defined as accessible ground-floor units near care centers, with a lower norm of 1.0 to 1.1 spaces.
Bicycle Parking Requirements
In accordance with the Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving (Bbl), new residential developments must provide secure, enclosed bicycle storage. The municipality sets specific quantity and quality standards to encourage cycling and prevent clutter in public spaces.
- Apartments: A minimum of 2.0 to 4.5 resident bike spaces per unit depending on size, plus a 0.2 visitor norm per unit.
- Non-residential functions: Calculated using CROW Guideline for Bicycle Parking 2023 values.
- Quality Standards: Storage must be easily accessible from the public space, with a maximum distance of 75 meters to the main entrance and maximum ramp slopes of 22%.
Calculation Framework and Shared Use
The application framework follows a five-step process: calculating demand for car and bike, comparing it to the planned supply, assessing deviation options, submitting the permit application, and legal formalization. A key element is the allowance for Dubbelgebruik (shared use).
- Rounding: Final calculations are rounded to the nearest whole number; 0.49 is rounded down, while 0.50 is rounded up.
- Netting (Salderen): When replacing an existing building, the parking demand of the previous legal use (within the last 5 years) may be deducted from the new requirement.
- Presence Percentages: Shared use is calculated using Annex D, accounting for peak times (e.g., residents at night vs. offices during the day).
Deviations and Mobility Concepts
If the required parking cannot be realized on the project plot, the municipality may allow deviations under strict conditions. These include the use of existing public parking or the implementation of shared mobility.
- Walking Distances: Maximum acceptable distances for residential parking are 100m in 'Overig' and 50m in 'Buitengebied'.
- Small Developments: Exemptions may apply if the net demand is 2 spaces or fewer and local occupancy rates do not exceed 90%.
- Shared Mobility (Deelmobiliteit): A 5% reduction in the parking requirement can be granted if shared cars are guaranteed for at least 10 years with a minimum of two vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the visitor parking standard for residential units in Putten?
For almost all residential types, the visitor norm is set at 0.2 spaces per unit, which must be publicly accessible.
How is a garage box at a house counted toward the parking supply?
An individual garage box without a driveway counts as 0.8 parking spaces, as practice shows they are often used for storage rather than vehicles.
Are there exemptions for small building projects?
Yes, if the parking demand is 2 spaces or fewer and a parking study shows local night-time pressure is below 90%, the realization of spaces may not be required.
Can I use public parking spaces to meet my project's requirement?
Deviations may be granted if it is physically impossible to build on-site and existing public capacity within acceptable walking distance is sufficient.
What is the maximum walking distance for commercial parking?
The maximum acceptable walking distance for non-residential functions is 200m in 'Overig' zones and 50m in 'Buitengebied'.
What happens if a building has been vacant for a long time?
Netting (salderen) is only permitted if the building has not been vacant for more than 5 years; otherwise, the baseline demand is considered zero.
