Residents in Vitoria-Gasteiz face uncertainty regarding responsibility for the cleaning and upkeep of private areas designated for public use, such as arcades, interior plazas, and passageways. In response, the PP party has demanded the creation of a municipal ordinance to clearly define the rights and duties of both the City Council and the owners of these spaces.

These features are common in various neighborhoods like Sansomendi, San Martín, and Aranbizkarra, as well as areas such as Gasteiz and Santiago avenues or Simón Bolívar square. Although theoretically owned by the residents, the high volume of pedestrian traffic often leads to issues of dirtiness and disorder.

Marta Alaña, a popular councilor, has stated that the lack of regulation has caused years of "friction situations" over maintenance responsibilities. She has also reported security problems and "uncivil behavior" in some locations, exacerbated by poor lighting.

According to the PP, these circumstances have compelled some residents to "request the closure of these spaces or even their transfer to the City Council." Therefore, they emphasize the need to "establish order" with "clear rules and a specific ordinance." The Vitoria Ombudsman has also issued a similar request following resident complaints.

The popular municipal group will present a proposal at the plenary session on May 22nd, suggesting that the ordinance should include "the possibility of closing these spaces when requested by residents" or even "allowing them to be ceded to the City Council when feasible."