Matinhos Implements Beach Kiosk Law
With the authorization, Matinhos fulfills this requirement and can proceed with preparations for the bidding process,
said City Attorney Dr. Michel Laureanti.
Matinhos enacted municipal law No. 2.837/2026 on Thursday, launching a formal bidding process for boardwalk kiosks, folhadolitoral.com.br reported. The new legislation fulfills a requirement from the federal SPU, which oversees government-owned land and directed the municipality to organize and standardize commercial activity along the beachfront.
Public tenders award beachfront commercial spaces
The legislation establishes public tenders to award commercial spaces along the beachfront, with fees payable directly to the city. Concession contracts will last up to 20 years. Operators must build the kiosks using private funds based on city-approved designs while covering all maintenance, cleaning, security, and accessibility costs, according to the municipal administration.
Transfers of these spaces to third parties require explicit municipal approval. Upon contract expiration, all structures and improvements revert to public ownership, the law states. The city will determine the exact number, location, dimensions, structural standards, and permitted business activities during preparations for the tender documents and individual contracts.
New decree updates street vendor rules
The regulatory overhaul does not alter existing rules for street vendors currently operating on the beach or other coastal areas, the city hall clarified. Vendors using sales trailers remain subject to separate, distinct provisions for their specific trade.
To address vendor concerns, the administration published decree No. 5.356/2026 on November 5, updating industry rules following direct requests from workers.
The updated terms allow for year-round registration, free choice of working months, and proportional fee payments based on active operating duration. The changes also expand permitted stall sizes, authorize up to two assistants per license, and ensure the city hall issues identification badges free of charge.
Other Paraná municipalities modernize beachfront infrastructure
Matinhos is not alone in modernizing its beachfront infrastructure. Other coastal municipalities in Paraná are advancing similar initiatives at various stages of implementation. Guaratuba has already installed standard kiosks integrated into its beach infrastructure, while Pontal do Paraná is currently deploying its new structures, the city hall noted.
What happens to the kiosks and vendor fees?
What happens to the kiosks after the 20-year concession ends?
All constructed facilities and physical improvements revert entirely to public ownership when the contract expires.
Who pays for the construction and upkeep of the boardwalk kiosks?
Operators must construct the kiosks using their own funds and cover all ongoing expenses for maintenance, cleaning, security, and accessibility.
Are street vendors required to pay full annual fees under the new decree?
No. Decree No. 5.356/2026 permits proportional fee payments based strictly on the duration of a vendor’s actual operating activity.