Schellingstrasse: Residents complain about party stress and noise chaos!

Schellingstrasse: Residents complain about party stress and noise chaos!

Maxvorstadt, Deutschland - In Munich, the Schellingstrasse Friday night regularly into one Party stronghold. Local residents report adventurous conditions: garbage, urine and broken glass shape the street scene the morning after. The neighborhood initiative "For an L (i) worthwhile Maxvorstadt" has now handed over almost 80 signatures to the district committee and calls for an improvement in cooperation between celebrating and residents in public space.

Nicole Thiel from the initiative describes the situation as “unbearable”. The residents support celebrations, but attach great importance to controlled conditions in their residential areas. In particular, complaints about companies such as the " The "Super Schmarrn" branch show the resentment of a large number of residents. These criticize that different regulations apply to restaurants, which creates an unequal competitive situation.

Aktuell are currently available in Maxvorstadt 643 gastronomic companies and 548 free tanks. Many restaurateurs want to permanently set up the tables and chairs used as a temporary solution during pandemic. In this context, however, there are also concerns from the district committee, since some streets threaten to become a single free tank area, such as South German reported.

The district committee decided in May to maintain the regulations for these free tank areas from April to October. However, it shows that more and more applications are being made to expand the outdoor areas. Among the restaurateurs there are voices such as that of Richard Weiss, operator of the "Café am Josephsplatz", which indicates financial difficulties through increasing inflation and has the feeling that many guests save on restaurant visits.

The rights of residents

noise pollution from restaurants is a serious problem for many residents. As lawyer Kotz to consider, especially with regard to hygiene and noise protection. Residents can rely on the restaurant law that provides for measures to reduce noise. This can include temporal restrictions for outdoor terraces or requirements for reducing noise.

The situation remains exciting because the interests of celebrants and residents should keep closer. The district committee has already signaled to take the concerns of residents seriously and to demand a faster reaction from the city. In a city like Munich, which is known for its pulsating catering scene, the balance between quality of life and the desire for socializing is on the test.