4. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT temp outdoor sales
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO TEMPORARILY
CONDUCT OUTDOOR BUSINESS SALES
BUSINESSES WITH NO USE OF ON-STREET PARKING SPACES
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
In response to the business disruption precipitated by COVID-19, the Scandia City Council has
approved an interim policy that authorizes administrative approval of temporary permits for
outdoor sales areas and expansions of existing outdoor sales areas.
Applicant Name:
______________________________________________________________________________
Business Name: ________________________________________________________________
Business Location Address: _______________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Daytime Phone: ________________________________
Cell Phone: ____________________________________
Type of business to be conducted in outdoor sales area:
☐General retail
☐Food and/or beverage sales; no alcohol
☐Food and/or beverage sales; including alcohol sales
Days of Operation: _____________________________________
Hours of Operation: _____________________________________
Permit application submission - Please complete and submit the application form to
mail@ci.scandia.mn.us
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PART II – Requirements
Applicant
initial
Requirements
Temporary outdoor sales will only be located on private property.
Temporary outdoor sales areas will have no live entertainment or sound
amplification system.
No portion of outdoor sales areas will obstruct public or private sidewalks.
Outdoor sales area will be kept in a clean and orderly manner. If outdoor
sales include food or beverages, then outdoor storage of food, beverages,
flatware, dishes, etc. will not occur without the appropriate permission
from the Washington County Health Department.
No food or beverages will be served outside of approved outdoor sales
areas, nor will merchandise be displayed nor sold outside of approved
outdoor sales
Any approved temporary lighting shall only illuminate outdoor sales areas.
Outdoor sales area will conform to all fire and building codes related to the
number and types of exits that are required.
The business owner understands that all temporary outdoor sales areas
must be removed and no longer operate after November 1, 2020.
PART III – Requirements for alcohol service in outdoors sales area
Applicant
initial
Requirements
The City Council has approved the amended liquor license for the temporary
outdoor sales area.
Temporary outdoor sales areas will be completely enclosed by a fence or
similar barrier approved by the Zoning Administrator.
The applicant certifies that all federal, state and City alcohol regulations will
apply to the temporary outdoor sales area and compliance shall be met.
Alcohol license holders must submit:
1) A certificate of liquor liability insurance indicating coverage is extended to
temporary outdoor sales areas.
2) A site plan indicating where the fencing for temporary outdoor sales areas
will be located and how ingress/egress will be provided.
Signage will be posted that prohibits the consumption of alcohol outside of
the outdoor sales area.
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PART IV – Required documents
Please attach the following document to this application form:
1. Site plan/floor plan showing dimensions and indicating number of persons intended to
occupy the outdoor sales area. If the outdoor sales area is intended for service of food and/or
alcoholic beverages, then the site plan must be scaled and show the exact number and
separation distance of chairs and tables as well as details about the required liquor license
fencing or appropriate barriers.
PART V – Signatures
Applicant signature: By signing below, I hereby certify the following:
1. I will comply with all building code and fire code regulations and understand that violations
of such codes may be grounds for revocation of my ability to install temporary outdoor sales
areas.
2. I have read and acknowledge the City standards (outlined in Parts II-III) regarding temporary
outdoor sales areas.
3. I have read and understand that temporary outdoor sales areas shall be removed and
operate no longer after November 1, 2020.
4. I understand the City may inspect the outdoor sales areas any time to enforce compliance
with the above provisions. Additionally, the City may require the temporary outdoor sales areas
to be closed if there it is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
5. (For alcohol license holders) I understand that prior to serving any alcoholic beverages in the
outdoor sales areas I must receive approval of an amended liquor license from the City Council
and State of Minnesota. Any violations of Federal, State or City regulations in the temporary
outdoors sales area may result in civil or criminal penalties against me or my license. I further
understand that liquor liability insurance must be in-effect for the temporary outdoor sales
area.
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________________
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City signature: When signed below by an authorized City official, this form b ecomes the permit
to operate outdoor sales areas according to the details identified above.
Signature of City Official: _______________________________________________
Title of City Official: ____________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________