According to a press release from the Limanu City Hall, the Local Council recently approved the “Regulation on the Organization and Conduct of Commercial Activities and Market Services in Limanu Commune,” a document that provides a set of rules regarding licensing procedures for activities carried out in fixed-site structures, as well as procedures for conducting temporary activities in public areas or areas with public access.
According to the cited source, an essential condition to benefit from an authorization, regardless of the type of activity, is the conclusion of a contract with the Limanu Local Public Utility Community Service – SCUPIL.
The mayor stated that such a set of rules has never existed before in 2 Mai or Vama Veche, and those who were conducting commercial activities at the edge of the law are now obliged to become legal.
According to the new regulation, beach bars are required to obtain an operating permit for public catering activities. Additionally, the broadcasting of music in restaurants, bars, beach bars, and terraces must comply with noise levels.
“The approved noise level is 75dB for lounges without an orchestra, and 90 dB for lounges with an indoor orchestra, 70 dB outdoors within the functional area, and 65 dB at the boundary of the functional area. Audio amplifiers – speakers – located outside the economic unit must be oriented towards the interior of the unit’s perimeter, and in the case of beach bars, the audio amplifiers will be oriented towards the sea,” the regulation states.
At the same time, the street sale of alcoholic beverages in any form, unpackaged food products, and perishable goods is prohibited, with the exception of organized terraces. The sale of second-hand products on public property is also prohibited. In public areas or areas with public access within the Limanu administrative-territorial unit, activities that disturb public peace and order, begging, fundraising, and other similar activities are prohibited.
Furthermore, in the pedestrian zones of 2 Mai (alleys/promenade/access paths), small-scale retail is prohibited, as is “greeting trade” with non-food products (beach items, toys, etc.) as well as food products (vegetables, fruits).
In Vama Veche, several types of temporary economic activities are permitted, including small-scale retail: books, press, handmade items, balloons, vegetables-fruits, cinema, fireworks, social, cultural, and sporting activities, and promotional campaigns.
Regarding the setup of terraces on the public or private domain of Limanu commune, “the same type of furniture (chairs, tables) will be used, which will be made of wood and/or wrought iron/high-quality plastic materials with a modern design. The color scheme of the furniture will be: ultramarine blue, aquamarine blue, light cream, and brown tones from light to dark. Rustic furniture is accepted only in Vama Veche. The color scheme for shading elements or awnings will fall within the colors ultramarine blue, aquamarine blue, and light cream,” the regulation further specifies.
Additionally, the operating hours for terraces in 2 Mai, between May 1 and October 31, will not exceed 23:00, or 24:00 on weekends, and 22:00 during the rest of the year. In Vama Veche, the operating hours for terraces are not imposed, provided that noise standards are respected.
At the same time, small-scale retail and street vending on the beach or at the edge of the promenade area have also been prohibited; economic operators who hold use and administration contracts with the Dobrogea Litoral Water Basin Administration for the respective beach sectors are held responsible, according to the law.
The Limanu Local Council decided that failure to comply with the provisions of the regulation is sanctioned with fines starting from 1,000 RON and reaching up to 2,000-2,500 RON.
Mayor Daniel Georgescu says it is absurd that the city hall’s revenues, after a summer season, are lower than those of a commune without tourist activities.
Limanu Commune consists of the villages of Limanu, 2 Mai, Vama Veche, and Hagieni.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new noise limits for bars and restaurants?
The limits are set at 75-90 dB for interiors, 70 dB for outdoor functional areas, and 65 dB at the boundary. Speakers must face inward or toward the sea.
Are there specific design requirements for terraces?
Yes, furniture must be made of wood or wrought iron in specific shades of blue, cream, or brown. Rustic furniture is only permitted in Vama Veche.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Merchants who fail to follow the new regulations face fines ranging from 1,000 RON to 2,500 RON.