Parking at car dealerships

Car companies need an exemption for parking cars on public roads. You apply for the dispensation from the municipality.

Approach

Here's how to apply for a waiver:

  • Contact the municipality.
  • You pass on:
    • where you want to park
    • why you should park there
Description

If you have a car business, you may not just park cars on or along public roads. You need an exemption for this. Placing cars on your own property is allowed.

Requirements

The most important Requirements To apply for an exemption:

  • no parking restrictions apply
  • parking does not pose a road safety hazard
  • parking does not cause a nuisance to the surrounding area
  • there are no alternatives available
Term

The municipality will decide on your application within 8 weeks. Is this not possible? Then the municipality may extend this period 1 time.

Objection and appeal

Do you disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can file an objection. With this you let the municipality know why you disagree with the decision. Do this within 6 weeks. The municipality will review your application and make a new decision.

After that, do you still disagree with the municipality's decision? Then you can ask the court whether the municipality made a good decision. This is called "lodging an appeal.