Applying for an extension of the closing time under restaurant law

    For restaurants and events, there is a closing time during which operations must cease. You can apply for an extension of the closing time.

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    Some countries have a closing time for restaurants and events. Operations must cease during this time. You can apply for an extension of the closing time. The legal requirements vary from country to country.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    For events that last longer than 10:00 p.m. and thus affect the night's rest worthy of protection or for which the playback of sound equipment in public areas is planned, the organizer must apply for corresponding exemptions in accordance with §§ 9 Para. 2 and 10 Para. 4 of the State Immission Control Act.

    As a rule, exemptions are granted for public celebrations, as there is a public interest in holding the event. There is usually no public interest in private celebrations. For this reason, exemptions cannot be granted for this area.

    Fines may be imposed by the relevant authorities for violations of the night-time quiet hours.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    For events that last longer than 10:00 p.m. and thus affect the night's rest worthy of protection or for which the playback of sound equipment in public areas is planned, the organizer must apply for corresponding exemptions in accordance with §§ 9 Para. 2 and 10 Para. 4 of the State Immission Control Act. As a rule, exemptions are granted for public celebrations, as there is a public interest in holding the event. There is usually no public interest in private celebrations. For this reason, exemptions cannot be granted for this area. Fines may be imposed by the relevant authorities for violations of the night-time quiet hours.

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    Exemption from night-time rest and sound reproduction

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    Stadt Jüchen

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    Am Rathaus 5

    41363 Jüchen

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    Areas of responsibility

    • Regulatory affairs
    • Commercial affairs
    • Markets
    • Traffic regulation and control
    • Monitoring of stationary traffic
    • Statistics and elections
    • Civil status
    • Citizens' office
    • Cemetery and funeral services
    • Firefighting and civil protection
    • Fire protection
    • Social facilities for homeless people, repatriates, asylum seekers

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    Am Rathaus 5

    41363 Jüchen

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    Required documents

    Informal justification in text form about the existence of a public need.

    Prerequisites

    The existence of a public need must be demonstrated.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    The existence of a public need must be demonstrated.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    The existence of a public need must be demonstrated.

    § 18 German Restaurant Act (GastG)

    https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gastg/__18.html

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Act on Protection against Air Pollution, Noise and Similar Environmental Impacts (State Immission Control Act)

    Contradiction

    Procedure

    If you want to apply for an extension of the blocking period, then

    • submit an application for an extension of the blocking period online or in writing to the competent authority as early as possible.
    • Explain in detail why you see a "public need" to extend the closing time. This is often justified by the event that you want to continue.
    • You will receive a permit or a decision rejecting the application.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Submit the application for an exemption permit in accordance with the LImschG as early as possible Explain in detail why you see a "public need" to lift the curfew. The application is usually decided after one week. If other authorities need to be involved, allow for a longer processing time.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Submit the application for an exemption permit in accordance with the LImschG as early as possible Explain in detail why you see a "public need" to lift the curfew. The application is usually decided after one week. If other authorities need to be involved, allow for a longer processing time.

    Deadlines

    A deadline is not specified by law. However, it is advisable to apply for a reduction in the blocking period at an early stage.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Apply for the exemption permit at least six weeks before the start of the event.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Apply for the exemption permit at least six weeks before the start of the event.

    Processing time

    Processing usually takes one week.

    Costs

    The amount of the costs is variable from 20.00 euros to 1,000.00 euros.

    Notes (specifics)

    There are no indications or special features.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Note for shooting festivals: There are special regulations for special permits under the State Immission Control Act for shooting festivals in accordance with the Leisure Noise Decree.

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    Note for shooting festivals: There are special regulations for special permits under the State Immission Control Act for shooting festivals in accordance with the Leisure Noise Decree.

    Further Information

    Information for Jüchen: Inhalte der zuständigen Stelle

    There is generally a public interest in the granting of exemptions in accordance with § 9 Para. 2 and § 10 Para. 4 of the State Immission Control Act for larger public celebrations. This public interest is generally lacking when holding private celebrations. For this reason, exemptions cannot be granted for this. Further permits may be required for the serving of drinks and food (see serving permits, individual events) or for processions on roads (see road traffic, exemptions, permits). Fines may be imposed by the competent authorities for violations of the night-time rest periods.

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    Area of validity

    North Rhine-Westphalia

    Publisher

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    LeiKa-Import für Typ 1, 11 und 12 Leistungen

    Official approval

    Officially approved by Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg -Ministry of Economics and Innovation - on 03.06.2022

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    Technisch erstellt on 07.10.2024

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    Keywords

    Gaststätten, Veranstaltungen, Restaurant, Gastronomie, Schaustellungen, Kneipen, Außengastronomie, Speisewirtschaften, Schankwirtschaften, Musikaufführungen

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    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017

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    Technisch erstellt on 02.10.2024

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