Parkeerverordening Etten-Leur 2020 – Municipal Parking Ordinance
The Parkeerverordening Etten-Leur 2020 is a municipal ordinance established by the Council of the Municipality of Etten-Leur. This regulatory document, based on Article 149 of the Gemeentewet and Article 2a of the Wegenverkeerswet 1994, provides the legal framework for the allocation of available parking space and the issuance of parking rights. It has been in effect since January 1, 2022, following its adoption on June 23, 2020, and supersedes the previous 2016 regulations.
The ordinance governs the distribution of parking permits and the use of parking equipment across designated zones within the municipality. It defines key terminology such as parkeerapparatuur (parking meters and mobile payment systems), belanghebbendenplaats (reserved spots for permit holders), and zelfstandige woning (self-contained dwellings). The scope covers various vehicle types, including motor vehicles and brommobielen (microcars), and establishes the criteria for different permit categories ranging from resident and entrepreneur permits to visitor and healthcare service provisions.
This document serves as the basis for the Aanwijzingsbesluit, through which the municipal executive designates specific locations and times for regulated parking. It outlines the administrative procedures for the granting, validity, and withdrawal of permits, as well as the enforcement measures and penalties applicable to violations of the parking code.
Parking Permit Categories
Article 4 specifies the distinct types of parking permits available in the Municipality of Etten-Leur. These permits are issued based on specific registration data from the municipal personal records database or proof of business operations within a regulated zone.
- Residents Permit (Bewonersvergunning): Issued to owners or holders of motor vehicles registered at an address in a permit zone that constitutes a self-contained dwelling.
- Entrepreneurs Permit (Ondernemersvergunning): Available to individuals or companies performing a profession or business in a regulated zone.
- Service Provision Permit (Dienstverleningsvergunning): For entities demonstrating a professional need for parking in specific zones, categorized into medical, government, ANBI, and general service types.
- Visitors Permit (Bezoekersvergunning): Issued to residents for their guests or to businesses located within the designated areas.
- Disabled Parking Permit (Parkeervergunning gehandicapten): Granted to individuals holding a valid national disabled parking card.
- Employee Permit (Werknemersvergunning): For individuals employed at a business located within a permit zone.
Permit Validity and Administrative Withdrawal
The ordinance sets strict temporal and administrative limits on parking rights to ensure effective space management. Permits are generally issued for a maximum duration of one year and must be registered in the central computer system to be valid.
- Validity Period: Permits are valid for at most one year as per Article 7.
- Registration: Parking rights are only valid after the vehicle registration plate is recorded in the municipality's central computer system.
- Withdrawal Grounds: The college may revoke a permit if the holder moves out of the zone, ceases business operations, fails to pay fees, or provides incorrect information during application.
- Misuse: Permits may be withdrawn if used for purposes other than those for which they were granted.
Prohibitions and Enforcement
Section III outlines prohibited activities on public parking spaces to prevent obstruction and ensure the proper functioning of parking equipment. These rules apply to both permit-holder spaces and areas with parking meters.
- Article 9: It is prohibited to place objects other than motor vehicles on parking equipment spaces or permit-holder spaces.
- Obstruction: Placing bicycles or mopeds in a manner that obstructs the use of parking meters or machines is forbidden.
- Permit Visibility: For non-electronic permits, the physical permit must be clearly visible behind the windscreen of the motor vehicle.
- Article 11 Penalties: Violations of the ordinance are punishable by a maximum of two months' custody or a fine of the first category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines a 'self-contained dwelling' under these regulations?
According to Article 1, a self-contained dwelling is a house with its own entrance that a resident can occupy without being dependent on essential facilities outside the dwelling.
Can a resident apply for a permit to support informal care?
Yes, Article 4, paragraph 1b allows for a resident permit to be issued for mantelzorg (informal care) upon submission of an indication decree from the Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg (CIZ).
How long is a parking permit valid in Etten-Leur?
Pursuant to Article 7, a parking permit is issued for a maximum period of one year.
Are 'brommobielen' covered under this parking ordinance?
Yes, Article 1 defines motor vehicles to include brommobielen (microcars) as defined in the RVV 1990.
What is the penalty for violating the parking ordinance?
Under Article 11, violations can result in a fine of the first category or a maximum of two months of detention.
Is a physical permit always required in the vehicle?
A physical permit must be visible behind the windscreen unless the permit has been issued electronically and registered in the central computer system.
