Parkeernota Landsmeer 2021-2025 – Municipal Parking Policy and Standards
The Parkeernota Landsmeer 2021-2025 is the official parking policy document issued by the Gemeente Landsmeer in the Netherlands. Valid from March 7, 2023, this statute serves as a detailed elaboration of the Mobiliteitsvisie Landsmeer 2017 (Mobility Vision). It establishes the legal and technical framework for managing parking demand, parking norms for new developments, and the regulation of public space across the districts of Landsmeer-Centrum, Den Ilp, and Purmerland.
The document governs several regulatory domains including parking pressure management, the evaluation of the blauwe zone (blue zone), and the implementation of specific parking standards for spatial developments. It details the results of a 2019 parking pressure study and outlines policies for residential parking, visitor accessibility, and professional use. Key structural elements include the parkeernormensystematiek (parking standard methodology), which utilizes CROW publication 381 guidelines to determine necessary capacity for various housing types and commercial functions.
This policy framework transitionally addresses the impact of increased car ownership and the shift toward sustainable transport. It provides specific technical criteria for the installation of charging stations, car-sharing spots, and parking for medical professionals and the disabled.
Parking Standards for Spatial Development
The municipality applies specific parking standards to all new construction, renovations, and changes of use to ensure parking takes place on private property (parkeren op eigen terrein). These standards are based on CROW guidelines but are tailored to the local urbanization levels of Landsmeer.
- Area Classifications: The municipality is divided into zones: Centrum kern Landsmeer (Moderately urban), Schil centrum, Rest bebouwde kom, and Buitengebied (Non-urban).
- Residential Norms: For the center, standards vary by housing type, such as 1.8 spots for detached houses (vrijstaand) and 1.3 for social housing (sociale huur).
- Dual Use: Calculations may be adjusted for shared parking (dubbelgebruik) based on presence percentages defined in CROW publication 381.
- Shared Cars: In new developments, one shared car spot (deelauto) can replace four regular spots, allowing a maximum reduction of 20% of the total parking requirement.
Blue Zone Regulations and Exemptions
A blauwe zone (parking disc zone) is maintained around the shopping center to facilitate short-term parking for visitors while deterring long-term commuters. The regulations apply to the Dorpsstraat, Zuideinde, Dr. M.L. Kingstraat, and Burgweg.
- Time Constraints: Maximum stay is 2 hours between 10:00 and 18:00, Monday through Saturday.
- Resident Exemptions: Residents within the zone without private parking may apply for one exemption (ontheffing).
- Employee Policy: No exemptions are granted to employees in the shopping center to prioritize visitor access.
Parking Pressure and Capacity Thresholds
Based on the 2019 inventory, there are 2,476 public parking spaces in the municipality: 2,251 in Landsmeer-Centrum, 90 in Den Ilp, and 135 in Purmerland. Policy interventions are triggered by specific occupancy thresholds.
- Residential Areas: A threshold of 90% occupancy is used; measures are considered when average pressure exceeds this limit.
- Visitor Areas: In the core shopping area, an 85% occupancy limit is maintained to prevent excessive searching traffic (zoekverkeer).
- Peak Localities: Specific high-pressure zones include Purmerland (reaching 102% occupancy on Saturday mornings) and Schil BS de Stap (reaching 99% on Friday evenings).
Special Parking Provisions
The policy outlines specific rules for various parking categories, including charging infrastructure and specialized user groups.
- Charging Stations: New charging posts (laadpalen) result in the designation of two parking spots for electric vehicles.
- Disabled Parking: A national guideline of one general disabled spot (AGPP) per 50 standard spots is applied.
- Medical Professionals: GPs with a practice in the municipality can qualify for a reserved spot if no private parking is available.
- Business Vans: Parking for vans longer than 6 meters or higher than 2.4 meters is restricted in residential areas under the APV (General Municipal Bylaw).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum parking duration in the Landsmeer blue zone?
The maximum parking duration is 2 hours, enforced from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 18:00.
Can center employees get a parking permit for the blue zone?
No, the municipality does not issue parking exemptions to employees of companies located within the blue zone.
What is the parking standard for a new social housing unit in the center?
The parking standard for social rental housing in the center of Landsmeer is 1.3 spaces per unit.
How much can shared cars reduce a project's parking requirement?
One shared car can replace four regular spaces, but the total reduction of the parking requirement cannot exceed 20%.
At what occupancy percentage is parking pressure considered critical in residential areas?
Parking pressure is considered problematic in residential neighborhoods when the average occupancy exceeds 90%.
How many public parking spots are available in the core of Landsmeer?
There are 2,251 public parking spots available in the core of Landsmeer, excluding Den Ilp and Purmerland.
What are the rules for parking large commercial vans in residential streets?
Under the APV, vehicles exceeding 6 meters in length or 2.4 meters in height are generally restricted from parking in residential areas.
How far are residents expected to walk from their car to their home?
The municipality aims for residents to find a parking spot within 100 meters of their residence.
