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24 June 2026, 15:15
In Odesa, the business community has spoken out against changes to the placement of small architectural forms
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In Odesa, representatives of the All-Ukrainian Professional Association of Entrepreneurs held a public briefing outside the city council building, where they expressed concern over the proposed changes to the rules governing the placement of temporary structures. In their view, the changes could negatively impact small businesses, employment, and the development of the local economy.
This was reported by anIntenta correspondent.
On June 24, an open briefing by representatives of the All-Ukrainian Professional Association of Entrepreneurs was held in front of the Odesa City Council building on the topic“New Rules for Temporary Structures: City Development or the Displacement of Small Businesses?”
During the event, representatives of the business community presented their perspective on the proposed changes to the rules for placing temporary structures in Odesa. They emphasized that certain provisions of the draft could create additional difficulties for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals.
Participants in the briefing raised issues regarding the protection of entrepreneurs’ rights, adherence to principles of social justice, and the impact of new regulatory requirements on small businesses. They also drew attention to the legal aspects of the proposed changes and their potential consequences for the city’s business environment.
Separately, representatives of the association proposed alternative approaches to regulating the placement of temporary structures, which, in their opinion, would allow for a balance between the interests of the city and those of businesses without limiting opportunities for entrepreneurial activity.
One of the briefing attendees, a veteran, spoke with anIntent correspondent. A representative of the civic organization “Block of Critical Forces” noted that citizens should not pin their hopes solely on politicians or individual leaders, but must take responsibility themselves for the future of the city and the country.
Back in February, Odesa made changes to the plan for drafting regulations governing the placement of small architectural forms (MAFs) and summer terraces, and also considered the issue of leasing municipal property. At that time, the discussion focused solely on adjusting the preparatory documents.
At the same time, the deadlines remained unchanged, and the Consumer Market Department was supposed to complete the work in the first half of the year. The final draft was promised to be presented for broad discussion with the business community and the public.
On June 11, at a meeting of the Odessa City Council’s Standing Committee on Municipal Property, Economic, Investment, and State Regulatory Policy, several issues related to municipal property, the transportation sector, and the city’s regulatory policy were considered.
The main topic of discussion was yet another postponement of the deadline for drafting a document intended to establish new rules for the placement of temporary structures in the city. Department representatives explained that the drafting of the act has been delayed due to constant changes in legislation, numerous comments, and the need to refine regulatory mechanisms. At the same time, council members emphasized that the city has been unable to adopt a comprehensive document regulating the operationof small architectural formsfor nearly five years.
According to participants in the discussion, in certain districts of Odesa, subleasing a standard small architectural form can cost between $500 and $800 per month, while official payments to the budget remain relatively small. That is why the deputies believe the city is losing out on significant revenue from the use of public land.
