Pitch applications

There are 4 types of pitches:

Permanent location (permit)

• A fixed place for the entire year (maximum 5 years) for a fixed number of days per week (maximum 3 days per place with the exception of the Stadshart).
• Always check the map with pitches first which places are available.
• Then fill in the interest form under 'Applications'.

Seasonal pitch (permit)

• A temporary place for seasonal products.
• A permit for a seasonal pitch is only issued for 7 days a week.
• During the permit period you may park at this location every day.
• Always check the map with pitches first which places are available.
• Then fill in the interest form under 'Applications'.

Incidental stand (permit)

• One-time pitch for a maximum of 3 consecutive days per week.
• Maximum of 30 days in total per year.
• A maximum of 5 non-consecutive days per year applies to the City Center.
• The permit is issued per full day, not per part of the day or per hour.
• Always check the map with pitches first which places are available.
• Then fill in the form under 'Applications'. For an occasional pitch you do not need to fill in an interest form first.

Ideal location (notification)

• A location with non-commercial activities for public interest, belief or for a good cause.
• Maximum 3 consecutive days per week.
• Maximum of 30 days in total per year.
• A maximum of 5 non-consecutive days per year applies to the City Center.
• Always check the map with pitches first which places are available.
• Then fill in the form under 'Applications'.

Are there more registrations for permanent pitches and/or seasonal pitches for one specific spot? Then a draw will take place.

Entrepreneurs who are on the municipality's waiting list as of 1 January 2018 will count 3x more heavily in the draw than an entrepreneur who registers for the first time. This is a one-time procedure.

Has one person registered for a spot?

• That person gets the spot

Have more people registered for the same spot?

• First, it is checked whether someone is selling a product that is different from what is already being sold near the location (for example, in a shopping mall). If so, that person gets the location.
• Are there multiple people selling the same type of product? Then a lottery will be held (see information above).
• Persons who have already been allocated a pitch are not allowed to participate in the draw for second place.

The applicants who have been allocated a permanent pitch in the procedure will be given 2 weeks to submit an application for a pitch permit. We will not process applications for a permit that are received outside these 2 weeks. You can submit an application or notification up to 8 weeks in advance.

Then you do not need a pitch permit from the municipality. However, the location must be on the map for pitches such as at various DIY stores and/or garden centres. These places and the places for the weekly markets, you can see on the map as a pink area without green dots.

Fixed location

Step-by-step plan

1. First look at the map with locations or whether the place you want is available.
2. Then fill in the form below to indicate that you want a pitch.
   Interest form for a location
3. You will receive a message from us within 2 weeks as to whether you can apply for a permit.
4. Only after you have received a message from us can you apply for the permit using the form below.
   Apply for a pitch permit

Seasonal location

Step-by-step plan

1. First look at the map with locations or whether the place you want is available.
2. Then fill in the form below to indicate that you want a pitch.
   Interest form for a location
3. You will receive a message from us within 2 weeks as to whether you can apply for a permit.
4. Only after you have received a message from us can you apply for the permit using the form below.
   Apply for a pitch permit

Incidental location

Step-by-step plan

1. First look at the map with locations or whether the place you want is available.
2. Then apply for the permit using the form below.
   Apply for a pitch permit

Ideal location

Step-by-step plan

1. First look at the map with locations or whether the place you want is available.
2. Then fill in the form below. In the first step of the form you can indicate that you want to report an ideal pitch.
   Report an ideal location

Permit as referred to in Article 5:16 of the General By-law (pitch permit):

Additional costs for a pitch on municipal land

Are you on a pitch on municipal land? Then you will pay a pitch fee in addition to the costs for the permit. 

Price changes and typographical errors reserved.

An employee of the Permits department will process your application. This is your permanent contact person.

You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you will receive the permit.

Objecting

If you do not agree with the municipality's decision, you can file an objection within 6 weeks.

• Decision of the board of mayor and aldermen of the municipality of Zoetermeer containing additional rules regarding pitches