Bar gardens in the university district: residents complain about noise and violations of the rules!

Bar gardens in the university district: residents complain about noise and violations of the rules!

In Maxvorstadt, the pulsating heart of Munich, things are currently simmering. Residents have the feeling that their nerves are being strained, especially by the numerous pubs in their neighborhood. According to a report by tz, several violations of requirements by landlords have already been reported to the district inspection. Felix Lang, SPD parliamentary group spokesman in the Maxvorstadt district committee, emphasizes that the noise pollution has increased after 11 p.m. and the innkeepers are not responding. tz reports that new rules are on the agenda to improve the situation.

Particularly explosive: A proposal in the district committee stipulates that innkeepers who grossly violate existing regulations will no longer be allowed to have bar areas in the following year. Georg Fleischer from the SPD mentions that there are even cases in which innkeepers set up more seats than permitted. This damages the reputation of the university district, whose quality of life has increased significantly since the Corona pandemic thanks to bar gardens, says Felix Lang.

New regulations are on the way

The district committee is already planning measures for next summer to address the problems surrounding partying in the university district. Complaints about noise and celebrations were brought to the city in particular by the CSU. KVR boss Hanna Sammüller stopped beer sales in kiosks from 10 p.m., but this was withdrawn by the Green mayor Dominik Krause. Evening newspaper reports that This conflict also has a political background, as only one member of the district committee voted against the application.

Svenja Jarchow, the leader of the Green Party, warmly supports the motion against rule breakers and sees it as fair that they have to forego their outdoor sales for a year. The goal is clear: The city's special use guidelines should be adjusted to ensure that future permits for other innkeepers are excluded if they do not comply with the requirements.

Regulations and their control

In Munich, where there are around 600 pubs, there are a variety of types of catering businesses. These are subject to different legal frameworks set by the city. Be it closing times, noise protection or approval procedures – all of these aspects come up in the discussion about the pub gardens. The CSU describes that uniform application and control is required.

The district sees itself as having a duty to weigh up the interests of all those affected, including when it comes to sanitary facilities and accessibility. This is particularly important to ensure coexistence between residents and restaurateurs. The KVR is already taking the complaints seriously and is checking noise reports and violations of the free drinking areas.

The ball is now in the city administration’s court. It remains to be seen how the new regulations next summer can improve the situation in the university district and ensure the quality of life of the residents.