Parkeerbeleid binnenstad Zaltbommel 2020-2030 – Parking Regulations Overview
The Parkeerbeleid binnenstad Zaltbommel 2020-2030 is the official parking policy for the historic city center of Zaltbommel, issued by the Gemeente Zaltbommel. This document, valid from May 4, 2021, with retroactive effect from November 26, 2020, replaces previous regulations to address imbalances between parking supply and demand. It operates within the framework of the Bestuursakkoord 2018-2022 and aims to balance accessibility for the Bommelerwaard region with the preservation of historic urban quality.
The policy categorizes parking needs into four primary motives: wonen (living), werken (working), kort consumeren (short-term consumption), and recreëren (recreation). The regulatory scope includes the current city center as well as expansion areas such as Buitenstad and Bossche Poort. It defines specific parking zones, permit quotas, and tariff structures designed to direct motorists to designated locations based on their specific travel purpose. The document includes detailed annexes mapping the Vergunningszone (orange), Reguleringszone (green), and Blauwe zone (blue).
This document serves as the regulatory basis for the management of 1,379 public parking spaces, divided between zones with no regime, paid/time-limited regimes, and permit-only areas. It establishes the financial benchmarks for parking taxes, permit fees, and visitor scratch cards.
Core Principles and Focus Areas
The policy is built upon ten established principles approved by the municipal council. These prioritize local residents and visitors of cultural or commercial facilities while managing commuter and employee parking.
- Cultural facilities: Visitors should be able to park in close proximity to venues.
- Core shopping area: Short-term parking is prioritized for consumers near retail zones.
- Employee parking: Staff may park for free, but strictly outside the core shopping area.
- Resident proximity: Residents are entitled to park near their homes.
- Capacity expansion: Potential new locations identified include Bossche Poort and the former VeBe-locatie.
Parking Zones and Hourly Tariffs
Public parking spaces in Zaltbommel are divided into distinct zones with specific hourly rates and enforcement times. The benchmark year for these rates is 2020.
- Orange Zone (Vergunningsgebied): Residents' permit area where an hourly rate of €1.25 applies for non-permit holders outside permit-only hours.
- Green Zone (Reguleringszone): General regulation zone with an hourly rate of €0.75.
- Blue Zone: Time-limited parking area with no hourly fee (€0.00), typically restricted to a maximum of one hour.
- Assenkruis: Specific segments with varying rates depending on the time of day, including evening paid parking at €0.75.
Permit Categories and Resident Regulations
The municipality has reduced the number of permit categories to five target groups to streamline administration. A maximum of two parking permits may be issued per address.
- Resident Permits: The first permit costs €85.50 per year, and the second costs €126.00.
- Business Permits: Available for entrepreneurs with a formal premises in the city center, costing €276.00 for the first and €408.00 for the second.
- Professional Permits: Specific categories exist for Huisartsen (GPs) at €298.00 and Zorgverleners (caregivers) at €66.00.
- Occupancy Threshold: A second resident permit is only guaranteed if the total number of issued permits remains below a specific pressure threshold (minimum 170 units available).
Visitor Parking and Special Provisions
Residents can facilitate visitor parking through a discount scheme, and the policy provides contingency plans for environmental factors such as high water levels.
- Parkeerkraskaarten: Scratch cards for visitors, sold in booklets of 25 for €37.50, allowing 4 hours of parking per card.
- High Water Levels: During periods where standard capacity is unavailable due to high water, alternative public parking is signaled via specific signage.
- Disabled Parking: Holders of a gehandicaptenparkeerkaart are exempt from payment and permit requirements in most zones, excluding the blue zone.
- Loading and Unloading: Specific regimes apply preferentially to the main infrastructure and the core shopping area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the costs for a first resident parking permit in Zaltbommel?
As of the 2020 benchmark, a first resident parking permit costs €85.50 per year.
How many parking permits are allowed per household in the city center?
A maximum of two parking permits can be issued per address, regardless of the permit category.
During which hours is the permit obligation active in the orange zone?
The permit-only requirement (vergunningsplicht) in the orange zone is active daily from 18:00 to 24:00.
Where can visitors of the city center park using scratch cards?
Visitors using a resident's parkeerkraskaart can park throughout the entire city center for up to 4 hours per card.
What is the maximum parking duration in the Zaltbommel blue zone?
The maximum parking duration in the blue zone is generally one hour, and a parking disc must be used.
Are there special rules for parking during high water in Zaltbommel?
Yes, section 3.8 states that when regular capacity is restricted by high water, alternative parking capacity is made available and signaled via temporary signage.
How much does a visitor scratch card booklet cost?
A booklet containing 25 scratch cards costs €37.50, with a limit of one booklet per residential address per quarter.
Is parking free for healthcare providers in the city center?
No, designated caregivers (zorgverleners) must obtain a permit, which costs €66.00 per year.
