Someren Nota Parkeernormen 2018 – Municipal Parking Standards Overview
The Nota Parkeernormen 2018 is the official regulatory document issued by the Municipality of Someren, Netherlands, to establish parking requirements for spatial developments. This document serves as the legal framework for assessing parking adequacy during applications for an omgevingsvergunning (environmental permit) or amendments to a bestemmingsplan (zoning plan). It was adopted to replace building ordinance provisions that lapsed following the Reparatiewet BZK 2014, effectively anchoring parking standards within the municipal zoning framework through a paraplubestemmingsplan.
The document defines standards for a variety of functions including residential, commercial, industrial, and social activities. Its scope encompasses Someren, Someren-Eind, Someren-Heide, and Lierop. Regulatory technicalities are based on CROW publication 317 (Kencijfers parkeren en verkeersgeneratie, 2012), adapted to the local context of a weinig stedelijk (low urbanization) environment. The document is structured into chapters covering the calculation of the parkeereis (parking requirement), area-based zoning, and provisions for maatwerk (customization) and the hardheidsclausule (hardship clause).
Building professionals must adhere to the specific zone-based norms and calculation methodologies detailed in the following sections to ensure compliance with the municipal planning requirements.
Calculating the Parkeereis (Parking Requirement)
The total number of parking spaces required for a project is calculated using defined kencijfers (indicators) for specific functions. These calculations are influenced by the degree of urbanization and the specific geographic zone of the project site.
- Stedelijkheidsgraad: All areas within the municipality are classified as weinig stedelijk based on CBS demographic data.
- Bandbreedte: The municipality uses the average value of the range provided by CROW publication 317 as the basis for the requirement.
- Bezoekersparkeren: Parking for visitors is included in the total requirement and must remain publicly accessible.
- Afronding: The final sum of calculated parking spaces is always rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Gebiedsindeling (Area Classification)
The municipality is divided into three distinct zones, each with specific parking norms to reflect accessibility and car ownership patterns. These zones are visualized in maps provided in the document's annexes.
- Centrum: This zone applies only to the core center of Someren and typically has lower parking requirements due to better accessibility.
- Rest bebouwde kom: This includes residential and industrial areas in Someren, Someren-Eind, Someren-Heide, and Lierop outside of the core center.
- Buitengebied: Areas located outside the defined built-up boundaries of the kernels.
Parking on Private Property and Conversion Factors
The primary principle is that parking must be realized on the developer's own terrain. However, the theoretical presence of a garage or driveway does not always equate to a full parking space in the municipal calculation due to alternate uses like storage.
- Enkele oprit zonder garage: Counted as 0.8 spaces (requires minimum 5.0 meters length).
- Garagebox (niet bij woning): Counted as 0.0 spaces toward the requirement.
- Lange oprit zonder garage of carport: Counted as 1.0 space (requires minimum 10.0 meters length).
- Garage met dubbele oprit: Counted as 2.0 spaces (requires 5.0 meters width and 5.0 meters length).
Maatwerk and Special Provisions
Deviations from standard requirements are possible through specific mechanisms if the developer can demonstrate that the parking demand can be met through alternative means.
- Dubbelgebruik: Shared use of parking spaces is permitted if different functions have peak demands at different times (e.g., offices during the day, residents at night), calculated via the attendance percentages in Bijlage 3.
- Salderen: When changing the function of an existing building, the parking demand of the old function may be subtracted from the new requirement.
- Acceptabele loopafstanden: Alternative parking must be within specific walking distances, such as 100 meters for residential or 500 meters for work-related functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the urbanization degree for Someren used in parking calculations?
The municipality of Someren is classified as weinig stedelijk (low urbanization) for all parking calculations based on CBS data.
How does a garage without a driveway count toward the parking requirement?
A garage box or garage without an accompanying driveway is counted as 0.0 spaces toward the parking requirement because it is often used for storage rather than vehicle parking.
What is the maximum walking distance for residential parking in Someren?
The maximum acceptable walking distance for residential parking is 100 meters, measured from the front door of the dwelling.
What is the minimum length required for a driveway to count as a parking space?
A single driveway must be at least 5.0 meters long to be counted as 0.8 spaces, while a long driveway must be at least 10.0 meters long to count as 1.0 space.
Can parking requirements be satisfied in public spaces?
Yes, through the maatwerk provision, developers may realize parking in public spaces if private terrain is insufficient, subject to municipal approval, specific walking distances, and potential financial compensation.
How is parking demand calculated for schools in Someren?
Parking for schools is calculated using a specific CROW formula for drop-off and pick-up zones (Halen en brengen), factoring in pupil numbers and reduction factors for age groups as detailed in Bijlage 2.
