Parkeernota 2021 Gemeente Oegstgeest – Municipal Parking Regulations and Norms
The Parkeernota 2021 Gemeente Oegstgeest is the official regulatory framework governing parking policy and requirements within the municipality of Oegstgeest, Netherlands. Adopted by the municipal council on September 23, 2021, and effective from December 3, 2021, this document replaces the previous 2004 parking note. It operates under the wider legal context of the Omgevingswet (Environment Act) and the municipal Mobiliteitsplan 2017-2027. The regulations serve to balance the demand for parking with the quality of public space and local liveability.
The document establishes concrete parking norms for cars, bicycles, and scooters, primarily based on the CROW-publicatie 381 (Toekomstbestendig parkeren). For the purpose of these regulations, the municipality of Oegstgeest is classified as Sterk stedelijk (Highly Urban) and falls under the category of Rest bebouwde kom (Rest of built-up area). The scope includes technical requirements for new construction, redevelopment, and transformations, covering residential dwellings, commercial offices, retail centers, and healthcare facilities. It further details the municipal strategy for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and the integration of climate-adaptive measures in parking design.
The following sections detail the specific technical standards, calculation methods for double-use parking, and the criteria for parking permits and exemptions within regulated zones. It provides the necessary benchmarks for architects and developers to ensure project compliance with municipal spatial planning requirements.
Parking Standards for Motor Vehicles
The municipality utilizes the average values provided by the CROW guidelines to determine car parking requirements. These standards are mandatory for all new spatial plans including new builds, renovations, and redevelopments.
- Residential Norms: Requirements range from 2.1 spots for a detached house (vrijstaand) to 0.65 for a tiny house or single-person unit.
- Apartments: Norms vary by price segment, with expensive apartments (duur) requiring 1.9 spots and social housing units requiring 1.5.
- Commercial and Retail: Offices without counters require 1.65 spots per 100 m² GFA, while full-service supermarkets require 5.15 spots per 100 m² GFA.
- Double Use: Calculation of the required capacity may include aanwezigheidspercentages (presence percentages) to account for different peak usage times between functions like residential and commercial.
Bicycle and Scooter Parking Requirements
For the first time, binding fietsparkeernormen (bicycle parking norms) are introduced for non-residential functions. These norms aim to stimulate cycling and reduce street-level clutter.
- Non-Residential: Mandatory minimums are based on CROW-publicatie 291 (Leidraad fietsparkeren). Examples include 5 spots per 100 m² GFA for neighborhood shopping centers.
- Residential Units: Guidelines for shared bicycle storage are based on floor area. Units under 50 m² require 2 spots, while units over 125 m² require 6 spots.
- Visitor Parking: A minimum of 0.25 bicycle spots per dwelling is required for visitors, rising to 1.0 for student housing.
- Scooters: Non-binding guidelines suggest a norm of 0.13 spots per household, reflecting average local ownership levels.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The municipality aims to provide a charging point within a 200-meter radius of residents who do not have access to private parking. The policy prioritizes public accessibility and grid capacity.
- Request Criteria: Residents may request a public charging post if no station exists within a 200-meter radius and they cannot charge on their own property.
- Concentrated Charging: The municipality promotes the development of laadpleinen (charging hubs) and fast-charging locations in collaboration with grid operators.
- Regional Integration: The vision for charging infrastructure is incorporated into the Regionale Energie Strategie (RES).
Climate Adaptation and Public Greenery
Parking design must account for climate-resilience, specifically focusing on water management and the preservation of urban greenery.
- Water Permeability: During repaving, the municipality investigates reducing paved surfaces or increasing water-permeable paving to benefit local climate resilience.
- Snippergroen: Marginal greenery (snippergroen) will not be sold to private parties if it could be used for parking in areas where parking pressure exceeds 85%.
- Green Compensation: Any loss of public greenery for parking must be compensated within the immediate vicinity of the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the accepted walking distances from a car park to a residence?
A walking distance of 100 meters is acceptable for parking pressure up to 95%. If the pressure is 95% or higher, the acceptable distance increases to 150 meters.
Can I obtain a reserved disabled parking space on the street?
Yes, an individual gehandicaptenparkeerplaats op kenteken can be granted to residents who hold a valid permit for five years, have no parking on their own terrain, and are the driver of the vehicle.
How many bicycle spots are required for a 100 square meter apartment?
According to the residential guidelines, an apartment between 75 m² and 100 m² requires 4 bicycle parking spots.
Are there time limits for parking campers or trailers on the street?
According to the Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening (APV), recreational vehicles and trailers may not stand on the public road for more than 3 consecutive days.
What is the policy for blue zones in Oegstgeest?
Blue zones (parkeerschijfzones) are active at De Kempenaerstraat, Lange Voort, and the Town Hall. Residents may apply for exemptions (ontheffingen) unless they have private parking.
What is the minimum height for an indoor bicycle storage facility?
The minimum free height required for a built storage facility is 2900 mm to accommodate double-tier parking racks.
