Wijzigingsbesluit Notitie Parkeernormen Veenendaal 2020 – Amended Parking Standards
The Wijzigingsbesluit Notitie Parkeernormen Veenendaal 2020 is an official amendment decree issued by the Municipality of Veenendaal, Netherlands. This document, effective from May 1, 2023, updates the original parking standards established on November 26, 2020. It operates under the legal framework of Section 3.4 of the General Administrative Law Act (Algemene wet bestuursrecht). The decree introduces refinements based on a two-year evaluation by municipal teams to align regulatory theory with practical construction and spatial planning requirements.
The scope of the regulation covers both new construction projects and changes of use for dwellings, shops, and commercial businesses. It defines the assessment framework for parking solutions, specific car parking standards across five geographical zones, and requirements for mobility plans. The document also details bicycle parking standards, including storage dimensions and accessibility criteria. Structural components of the decree include amendments to Chapter 3 (Assessment Framework), Chapter 4 (Parking Standards), Chapter 5 (Bicycle Parking), and Chapter 6 (Mobility Plan), alongside updated definitions in Annex 1 and calculation methodologies in Annex 3.
The following sections detail the specific technical amendments regarding car and bicycle parking capacity, reduction possibilities through mobility plans, and the distinction between theoretical and actual parking usage on private property.
Assessment Framework and Responsibility
Chapter 3 specifies the obligations for initiators regarding the realization of parking solutions. The updated text clarifies that responsibilities extend beyond physical construction to include functional changes.
- Initiator Responsibility: Every initiator of a building plan or change of use (gebruikswijziging) is responsible for realizing their own parking solution for residents, employees, and visitors.
- Mobility Plan Reductions: A Mobility Plan can lead to a maximum reduction of 25% of the required parking spots, provided it includes alternative options such as shared mobility or proximity to public transport.
- Expert Requirements: A mobility plan must be realistic, executable, and prepared by an external traffic engineering consultancy.
Parking Standards by Zone and Function
Parking requirements in Veenendaal are categorized into five distinct zones (Zone 1 to Zone 5). The standards vary based on the function of the building and the degree of urbanization.
- Detached Housing: Standards range from 1.0 per unit in Zone 1 to 1.7 in Zone 5.
- Apartments (Social Rent): Standards range from 0.5 per unit in Zone 1 to 1.2 in Zone 5.
- Small Dwellings: For units ≤ 60 m2 GO (usable floor area), the norm is 0.4 in Zone 1, rising to 1.0 in Zone 5.
- Visitor Allocation: Included in the total norm, ranging from 0.1 units in Zone 1 to 0.3 units in Zones 3, 4, and 5.
Private Property Parking and Calculation Values
The decree adjusts the calculated value of parking spaces on private property to reflect actual usage patterns, acknowledging that garages are often used for storage rather than vehicle parking.
- Standard Driveway: One parking spot on private property for ground-bound dwellings is valued at 0.9.
- Tandem Parking: Two spots behind each other are valued at 1.0 total.
- Side-by-side Parking: Two spots next to each other are valued at 1.5 total.
- Garage/Carport: A parking spot implemented as a garage, garage box, or lockable carport is valued at 0.0 for calculation purposes.
Bicycle Parking and Quality Standards
Chapter 5 establishes qualitative and quantitative requirements for bicycle storage to encourage sustainable mobility. The regulations distinguish between resident and visitor storage.
- Storage Size: Dwellings must have an individual storage space on private property of at least 5 m2.
- Shared Facilities: In stacked housing, a shared facility must provide 2.5 bicycle spots per dwelling.
- Accessibility: Shared storage must be located within a maximum walking distance of 50 meters from the building entrance.
- Quality Mark: Publicly accessible facilities must comply with the FietsParKeur quality mark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum parking reduction allowed through a mobility plan?
A maximum reduction of 25% of the required parking spots can be granted if a mobility plan meets the criteria in Chapter 6.
What are the minimum dimensions for a standard driveway in Veenendaal?
The minimum dimensions for a standard driveway (opstelstrook) are 5.0 meters by 3.0 meters.
How is a garage box valued when calculating parking capacity on private property?
A garage box or lockable carport is assigned a value of 0.0 parking spots in calculations because they are frequently used for storage rather than vehicles.
What is the bicycle parking norm for visitor spaces at stacked housing?
The quantity of visitor bicycle parking is specified in Section H 5.1 of the decree, based on the calculation factors for different function groups.
What is the maximum allowed walking distance to a parking facility in a new development?
The walking distance has been adjusted from 200 meters to a maximum of 250 meters from the project area.
How does the decree define 'Usable Floor Area' (GO)?
Based on NEN 2580, it is the total floor area between enclosing walls of the usage function, excluding fixed obstacles of significant size.
