Beleidskader Nota Parkeernormen Gemeente Heerenveen – Parking Standards Framework
The Beleidskader Nota Parkeernormen Gemeente Heerenveen is the official regulatory document governing parking requirements within the municipality of Heerenveen, Netherlands. Valid from February 12, 2021, this policy framework was established by the Mayor and Aldermen on July 14, 2020, to regulate the provision of parking spaces for new spatial developments, construction activities, and changes in building functions. It operates under the wider legal framework of the Algemene wet bestuursrecht (Awb) and specifically references national guidelines established in CROW publicatie 381 (Kencijfers parkeren en verkeersgeneratie).
The document defines the methodology for calculating the Parkeereis (parking requirement) based on the specific function of a building and its geographic location. It distinguishes between four distinct zones: Centrum Heerenveen (Green), Schil Heerenveen (Orange), Overig bebouwde kom (Other built-up area), and Buitengebied (Rural area). The scope covers a wide range of functions including residential (Wonen), commercial offices (Werken), retail (Winkelen en boodschappen), sports and leisure (Sport, cultuur en ontspanning), healthcare (Gezondheidszorg), and education (Onderwijs).
This framework ensures that developers and property owners provide sufficient parking on-site or through designated financial contributions to the municipal Mobiliteitsfonds when physical realization is not feasible. The following sections detail the calculation steps, presence percentages for dual use, and financial implications for parking shortfalls.
Geographic Zoning and Function Categories
Parking standards in Heerenveen are differentiated by geographic zones to account for urban density and accessibility. The requirement varies significantly between the high-density center and the rural outskirts.
- Zone 1: Centrum Heerenveen – Characterized by the lowest parking norms due to high transit accessibility.
- Zone 2: Schil Heerenveen – The transition zone surrounding the city center.
- Zone 3: Overig bebouwde kom – Remaining built-up areas within the municipal boundaries.
- Zone 4: Buitengebied – Rural areas where the highest parking norms per unit typically apply.
Each function has a specific norm. For residential units, the norm is subdivided by price segment (high, middle, low) and tenure (buy or rent). For example, a high-segment owner-occupied home in the center requires 1.6 parking spaces, while the same home in the rural area requires 2.2 spaces.
Dual Use and Presence Percentages
To optimize space, the municipality allows for Dubbelgebruik (dual use) of parking spaces when different functions have peak demands at different times. The calculation is based on an Aanwezigheidspercentage (presence percentage) table.
- Residential (Residents): 100% presence during the night, but only 50% during a weekday morning.
- Retail (Detailhandel): 100% presence on Saturday afternoons, but 0% at night.
- Offices: 100% during weekday working hours and 0% during the night or weekends.
- Cinema/Theater: Peak demand of 90% during weekday evenings and 40% on Saturday afternoons.
On-Site Requirements and the Mobility Fund
The primary requirement is to realize the Parkeereis on the property itself. The document specifies how individual parking features contribute to the total count:
- Single Driveway: Counts as 1 parking space.
- Double Driveway (side-by-side): Counts as 2 parking spaces.
- Garages: Residential garages do not count toward the parking requirement.
- Disabled Parking: For public functions, at least 5% of spaces must be designated for disabled users, following CROW guidelines.
If on-site realization is impossible in the Center or Shell zones, the developer may contribute to the Mobiliteitsfonds Centrum-Schil Heerenveen. Prices per missing space (2020 price level) are:
- Low segment residential: €5,000 per space.
- Middle segment residential: €10,000 per space.
- High segment residential: €15,000 per space.
- Other functions: €10,000 per space.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the parking requirement for a high-segment rental property in the center calculated?
According to the norms table, a high-segment rental unit (rent > €1000) in the Centrum Heerenveen zone requires 1.3 parking spaces.
What happens if a building has been vacant for a long period?
If a building has been vacant for more than 5 years, the historical parking demand is set to 0 when calculating the requirements for a new function.
Does a residential garage count as a parking space?
No, the policy explicitly states that garages at residential properties do not count toward the mandatory parking requirement.
What is the minimum requirement for disabled parking spaces?
For public functions, a minimum of 5% of the total parking spaces must be designed and designated as disabled parking spaces.
What is m² bvo?
It stands for bruto vloeroppervlak (gross floor area), measured at the floor level(s) within the outer boundaries of the surrounding partitions.
How does dual use affect the total number of spaces required for a mixed-use project?
The total requirement is based on the busiest moment (maatgevende moment) of the week, calculated by applying presence percentages to each individual function's demand.
