Use of public space
Notification or environmental permit?
Do you want to temporarily place something on or near the road? For example, a:
- container
- scaffold
- (construction) shed
- mobile crane
- AWP
- construction materials (storage)
If so, you may need to report it to the municipality. You may also need an Environmental Permit or Public Space Use Permit.
Do you want to place flower boxes, advertisements or awnings outside? You may, but you must comply with the General Rules. See also: article 2:5 of the General Local Bye-Law (APV).
Displays in city center prohibited
In the City Quarter, the placement of displays is prohibited. A display is a loose element placed in front of a building in the public space and to draw attention to a store or business located in that building. See also: article 2:5a of the General Local Bye-Law (APV).
What permit do you need for:
- For a market, street or neighborhood festival > an Event Permit.
- To sell items or food from a stall or cart > a Stand Permit.
- For placing advertising signs and/or illuminated advertising > usually an Environmental Permit. See also: Advertising Memorandum 2019.
- To get a waiver from certain traffic regulations > Traffic Waiver.
When in doubt, contact the Environmental Desk first.
What you need to do
| Putting down what? | Period | How many sq. ft. of space does it take up | Requesting or doing what? |
|---|---|---|---|
| container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storage | shorter than 7 days | no action required | |
| container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storage | On or immediately adjacent to a construction site | report | |
| container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storage | longer than 7 days but less than or equal to 3 months | less than 50m² | report |
| container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s)t materials for storage | longer than 7 days but less than or equal to 3 months | more than 50m² | apply for public space use permit |
| container(s) keetwagen(s) (chemical) toilet(s) (Dixie) scaffold(s) materials for storage | more than 3 months | permit applications | |
| crane, aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucks | On or immediately adjacent to a construction site | report | |
| crane aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucks | 3 months or less | less than 50m² | report |
| crane aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucks | 3 months or less | more than 50m² | apply for public space use permit |
| crane aerial platform(s) mobile concrete pump(s) suction or blower vehicle(s) large (transport) trucks | Longer than 3 months | permit applications | |
| An object where you cannot comply with the General Rules | permit applications |
When to apply.
Notify > 3 weeks before items are placed.
Permit applications > processing an application takes 8 weeks with an option to extend that period by 6 weeks.
Separate rules for Stadshart and Dorpsstraat
You may not place objects heavier than 15 tons in the Stadshart and Dorpsstraat . Read all the rules in the 'General rules for placing objects on or at the road' (see below under 'Useful links').
No permit
You will not receive a permit if the object:
- Causes or may cause damage to the road or public green space.
- Is or may be a hazard to the use of the road and/or road users.
- Road users can no longer pass through or past it.
- In the way stands the management of public roads.
If in doubt, contact the Environmental Desk.
Place object in area with paid parking or blue zone
To do so, you must pay. Contact P1 (parking management).
Online Arranging
Cost
Permit for placing objects on or adjacent to the road:
| Validity | Cost |
|---|---|
| valid for 1 day | € 10,42 |
| valid for more than 1 day, but not more than 1 week | € 41,04 |
| valid for more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month | € 102,25 |
| valid for more than 1 month | € 205,34 |
Price changes and typographical errors reserved.