They were only to remain open for the time of deconfinement.

Finally, the “ephemeral” terraces will be long-lasting in Paris, regardless of the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic.

They will therefore be back from April 1 to October 31, until 10 p.m.

From October 2021, establishments will have to pay a fee to the town hall to benefit from this authorization.

It took dozens of hours of consultation for the town hall, representatives of the hotel and catering industry and residents' associations to agree on the new regulations for displays and terraces.

This will be presented at the beginning of July to the Council of Paris by Olivia Polski, trade assistant to the mayor PS Anne Hidalgo, and the first deputy Emmanuel Grégoire.

Heating and amplified music prohibited

To perpetuate their summer terrace, establishments will have to apply for authorization online from June 21, while a simple declaration was sufficient until then.

Once obtained, this authorization will be tacitly renewed.

Ephemeral structures must remain open spaces, explains Olivia Polski: “roofs, tarpaulins, barnums, pallet wood, advertising will be prohibited”, umbrellas and awnings authorized, and revegetation encouraged.

These extensions can be installed on the parking spaces located in front of the facade of the establishment, plus a space on each side, as well as on the plots, and, in the evening, on the space located in front of a closed neighboring shop, with its agreement.

Electrical installations (heating, amplified music) remain prohibited and traders are responsible for cleanliness.

Regarding noise pollution, maintaining the closure at 10 pm - against 2 am for classic terraces - is a "good compromise" with local residents' associations, according to Emmanuel Grégoire.

In the event of non-compliance with the regulations, the town hall provides for “progressive sanctions”, which may range from a fine to withdrawal of the authorization.

40 million euros of shortfall for the town hall

Exempt from terrace rights since the first confinement and until September 30, 2021 - and not until June 30 as initially announced by Anne Hidalgo -, the establishments will then pay for the terrace extensions a fee per m2.

In total, these exemptions led to a lack of revenue of more than 40 million euros for the City.

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