Odesa considered lease of port facilities

In Odesa, deputies considered a number of land issues, from the transfer of land plots to citizens to decisions for port and shipbuilding companies. Some of them were supported unanimously, while others were postponed after discussions.

The relevant issues were considered at a meeting of the Standing Committee on Spatial Development, Land Management and Regulation of Land Rights.

During the meeting, the deputies considered a wide range of land issues, from the transfer of land plots to citizens to the issuance of permits to strategic enterprises, including port infrastructure and areas related to the shipbuilding industry.

The meeting was attended by five members of the city council, four of whom are members of the relevant commission, which ensured a quorum. The agenda, which consisted of 11 blocks, was approved without any comments.

The commission worked on dozens of land issues in different districts of Odesa. In particular, they approved the lease of a plot at 51 Umova Street for servicing residential buildings, supported technical documentation on privatization and heritage, including plots whose rights date back to 1925, and made decisions on land on Fontanska Road, Lvivska Street, Dembrovska Street, Mykhailo Boichuk Street and other locations.

Some issues caused discussions among the deputies. In particular, they discussed the division of land between relatives and access to plots with easements, the compliance of buildings with photographic records, and the legality of privatization of adjacent territories. In several cases, decisions were not upheld due to doubts or the need for additional verification.

A separate block concerned state-owned enterprises in the port industry. Representatives of seaport administrations applied for permits to develop land management projects for plots on Mytna Square, Prymorska Street, and other areas in the port's water area. It was about the land under critical infrastructure facilities necessary for their maintenance and repair.

The meeting also addressed issues related to industrial and port areas, in particular, plots in the area of the Odesa Shipyard. These are strategic lands used to maintain production facilities, repair and modernize ships, and ensure the functioning of port infrastructure. However, additional issues arose during the discussion, which led to the decision being postponed.

In addition, they discussed possible restrictions on land plots, including archival bans dating back to the 1980s, compliance with urban planning documentation, and the legal basis for property rights, including inheritance, donation, or sale.

As a result of the meeting, most land issues were approved and recommended for consideration by the city council, while some decisions were postponed due to the need for additional checks.

Also in April, the cost of an hour of parking on the Odesa coast during the 2026 beach season had not yet been determined. The possibility of benefits for large families was also considered.

Анна Бальчінос