Incidental festivity, notification
Each year, the municipality designates a number of days or parts of the day for collective festivities. Larger noise standards are permitted during these times. The Apv contains rules to limit nuisance for local residents. As a company or association, you must comply with these rules. For days that have been designated as collective festivities, you do not need to report them.
Occasional festivity
Do you have a catering establishment? Then, in addition to the collective festivities, you may also organize an "incidental festivity" a maximum of 6 times per year. You must report this in advance to the municipality.
What you need to know
Occasional festivity
- You may organize them 6 times a year.
- You choose the days or parts of the day.
- Wider noise standards are allowed during these times. These standards do not apply outdoors (for example, on a terrace).
- To minimize nuisance to local residents, you must follow the rules of the Apv.
- You must report the festivity to the municipality at least 1 week in advance (see 'Arrange online').
- You must notify nearby residents of the proposed festivity at least 1 week in advance.
Noise standards and times
- During collective and occasional festivities, the music must stop no later than 01:00.
- On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, the music must stop no later than 11 p.m.
- Windows and doors should be kept closed to reduce noise pollution. Doors should only be opened for the passage of people and/or goods.