Parkeerverordening Horst aan de Maas – Municipal Parking Regulation
The Parkeerverordening Horst aan de Maas is the official municipal ordinance governing parking management and permit allocation within the Municipality of Horst aan de Maas, Netherlands. Established by the municipal council under the authority of Article 149 of the Gemeentewet and Article 2a of the Wegenverkeerswet 1994, this regulation has been in effect since January 1, 2012. It serves as the primary legal framework for the designation and use of regulated parking zones and the administrative procedures for issuing parking permits to residents and businesses.
The regulation defines the technical and legal scope of parking activities, utilizing definitions from the Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens 1990 (RVV 1990). It covers the regulation of Motorvoertuigen (motor vehicles), including brommobielen (microcars), and establishes the criteria for Belanghebbendenplaatsen (stakeholder parking spaces) marked by Sign E9. The document is structured into four chapters, detailing definitions, permit types such as the Eerste belanghebbendenvergunning and Tweede belanghebbendenvergunning, prohibition provisions, and penal clauses for non-compliance.
The following sections provide a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria for permits, the responsibilities of the municipal executive (college), and the enforcement measures applicable to public parking areas and private property designations within the municipality.
Permit Eligibility and Private Parking Criteria
The ordinance establishes strict criteria for the issuance of parking permits, specifically distinguishing between those who have access to private parking and those who do not. Article 1 provides detailed definitions for what constitutes a Parkeerplaats op eigen terrein (private parking space).
- Private Parking Definition: Includes parking spaces held through ownership, lease, or rental, and spaces designated by environmental permits or purchase agreements.
- Exclusions: A garage connected to a dwelling or a detached garage box not directly connected to the dwelling are specifically not categorized as private parking under Article 1, sub iii and iv.
- Right Forfeiture: According to Article 3, paragraph 4, an applicant's right to a primary permit is forfeited if they have access to private parking facilities.
Stakeholder Permits for Residents and Businesses
Provisions for permits are divided into primary and secondary categories. The Eerste belanghebbendenvergunning is granted to vehicle owners who reside in a regulated zone or demonstrate a professional necessity for parking within that zone.
- Resident Permits: Issued to individuals registered in the municipal personal records database at an address within a permit zone.
- Business Permits: Issued to individuals or entities practicing a profession or operating a business where vehicle proximity is demonstrated as necessary (Article 3, paragraph 2b).
- Secondary Permits: A Tweede belanghebbendenvergunning may be issued for visitors or secondary vehicles, limited to one additional permit per independent dwelling unit as per Article 4.
Prohibitions, Enforcement, and Penalties
Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 outline the legal restrictions and the consequences for violating the municipal parking rules. This includes the misuse of designated stakeholder spaces and the failure to display valid permits.
- Article 8: Prohibits placing any object other than a motor vehicle on a designated stakeholder parking space.
- Article 9: Prohibits parking during regulated hours without a valid permit or without clearly displaying the permit on the vehicle.
- Article 10 Strafbepaling: Violations of Chapter 3 are punishable by detention for up to two months or a fine of the first category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum duration for a primary parking permit in Horst aan de Maas?
According to Article 3, paragraph 5, a primary stakeholder permit is granted for a maximum period of two calendar years.
Does a garage count as private parking when applying for a permit?
No, Article 1 states that a room connected to a dwelling with a garage destination or a detached garage box is not considered private parking for the purposes of this regulation.
How long does the municipality take to decide on a parking permit application?
Under Article 6, paragraph 2, the college must decide on a permit application within four weeks of receipt.
Can the municipality extend the decision period for a permit application?
Yes, Article 6, paragraph 3 allows the college to extend the decision term by a maximum of six weeks, with written notification to the applicant.
Who is eligible for a second stakeholder parking permit?
Residents registered at an independent dwelling within a permit zone may apply for a second permit for visitors or an additional vehicle, as defined in Article 4.
What are the penalties for parking without a visible permit in a regulated zone?
Violations can lead to detention for up to two months or a first-category fine as specified in the penal provisions of Article 10.
