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Awnings over public areas

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Detailed description

The use of public traffic areas (streets, paths or squares) beyond common use requires a special use permit. This includes the installation of movable awnings on buildings on private property that protrude into public space when in use.

 

Information

Prerequisites

The prerequisites of Section 19, Paragraph 1, Clause 4 of the Hamburg Roads Act must be met:

  • No restriction on the safety of traffic and no disproportionate impairment of the ease of traffic
  • No disproportionate restriction on public use or no exclusion for a disproportionate duration
  • No disproportionate impairment of road components, measures of the road construction load, the surroundings or the environment, urban planning or other public concerns including the generation of income based on the use of the road as well as public or private rights of third parties.

There is no entitlement to a special use permit.

Documents required

Applications can be submitted informally. Sketch with details of the dimensions required.

Processing time

Processing time at least 6 weeks.

Fees

Administration fees from 51.50 to 463.50 euros, depending on the effort

Legal basis

Section 19 (1) of the Hamburg Roads Act

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Last updated: 19.04.2025