Parkeernormennota Hoorn – Parking Standards Policy for the Municipality of Hoorn
The Parkeernormennota Hoorn is the official regulatory framework issued by the Gemeente Hoorn, Netherlands, to manage parking requirements for spatial developments. Formally established by the municipal council on June 28, 2018, and effective as of July 1, 2018, this policy document is legally anchored within local zoning plans (bestemmingsplannen). It serves as the primary assessment tool for determining the necessary number of parking spaces for various building projects, replacing previous urban design provisions in the local building ordinance.
The scope of this regulation encompasses nieuwbouw (new construction), verbouw (renovations), and functiewijziging (changes in building use). It utilizes a classification system based on the Omgevingsadressendichtheid (OAD), which categorizes Hoorn as a highly urban area (sterk stedelijk). The document defines critical regulatory terms such as parkeereis (parking requirement), parkeerbalans (parking balance), and dubbelgebruik (dual-use parking), providing technical tables and zoning maps that divide the municipality into three specific zones: Centrum, Schil, and Rest bebouwde kom.
Professional users must adhere to the structured calculation methods and technical design specifications detailed in the annexes to ensure compliance with the municipal parking mandate.
Zoning and Urban Density Classifications
The municipality is categorized based on its degree of urbanization and proximity to the city center. This classification directly influences the applicable parking standards and permitted walking distances.
- Centrum (Center): The historical core with high building density and diverse functions, where parking is heavily regulated through permits and fiscal systems.
- Schil/Overloopgebied (Shell/Transition Zone): The area surrounding the center, characterized by a mix of residential and commercial functions.
- Rest bebouwde kom (Remaining Urban Area): Primarily residential areas outside the center and transition zones.
- Buitengebied (Rural Area): Areas outside the built-up urban boundaries where rural characteristics and low public transport quality prevail.
Application and Calculation of Parking Requirements
The calculation of the parkeereis is based on the functional use of the development. For projects involving renovations or changes in use, a parking balance must be established to compare the old demand with the new demand.
- New Construction: The parking requirement is calculated in its entirety without offsetting for existing parking situations.
- Renovation and Change of Use: Only the additional parking demand resulting from the change is required, determined by subtracting the demand of the last legal use from the new demand.
- Dubbelgebruik (Dual-Use): Calculation of shared parking spaces is permitted using occupancy percentages (aanwezigheidspercentages) listed in Bijlage IV, allowing for more efficient land use when different functions have peak demands at different times.
Exemptions and Deviations
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen (College van Burgemeester en Wethouders) may grant an ontheffing (exemption) from the mandatory parking requirement under specific circumstances.
- Low Parking Pressure: Exemptions may be considered if the current parking occupancy in the direct vicinity is below 80% (or 85% for specific cases) and the new project does not exceed these thresholds.
- Alternative Solutions: Developers may propose using public parking facilities or private garages within acceptable walking distances, secured through legal agreements.
- Exceptional Interests: Deviations are possible for projects of significant social, cultural, or economic importance where full compliance is physically or financially impossible.
Technical Standards and Design
Parking facilities must comply with the design standards of ASVV 2012 for public spaces and NEN 2443 for garages. Specific dimensions are mandated for different parking maneuvers.
- Haaks parkeren (90°): Standard stall size of 2.50m by 5.00m with a 6.00m wide driving lane.
- Langs parkeren (Parallel): Standard stall size of 2.00m by 6.00m.
- Gestoken parkeren (Angled): Variations for 30°, 45°, and 60° angles with specific lane widths ranging from 3.50m to 4.50m.
- Disabled Parking: A minimum width of 3.50m is required for stalls designed for less-mobile users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum acceptable walking distance for residential parking in Hoorn?
For housing in the Centrum zone, the maximum acceptable walking distance is 300 meters, while in other urban areas, it is 100 meters.
Are bicycle parking spaces included in the calculation?
The Parkeernormennota focuses primarily on car parking; however, the policy states that sufficient space must be provided for both cars and bicycles as per the general building regulations.
How is the parking requirement rounded for new developments?
The requirement is calculated to one decimal place; final totals from 0.5 and above are rounded up to the nearest whole number, while totals below 0.5 are rounded down.
Can I use private driveways to meet the parking requirement?
Yes, but driveways are counted based on their theoretical capacity; for example, a long driveway without a garage counts as 1.0 towards the requirement, while a double driveway counts as 1.7.
What happens if a project cannot meet the parking norms on-site?
The developer must first investigate the possibility of an ontheffing or the use of existing public or private parking within a regulated walking distance before the application can be approved.
Is car ownership data used to determine the parking norms?
Yes, the policy utilizes local autobezit (car ownership) statistics, which averaged 1.0 passenger cars per household in Hoorn in 2017.
