Ordinance 768.docxPage 1
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 768
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF CHANHASSEN CITY CODE LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PATIO SEATING AND SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS LICENSING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: Section 10-30 of the Chanhassen Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec 10-30 Granting, Transfer or Expansion Of License
a) Applicant. A license shall be issued to the applicant only, and no license shall be
transferred except as provided in this article.
b) Premises. Each license shall be issued only for the exact rooms and square footage
described in the application. A license is valid only in the compact and contiguous
building, structure, or patio situated on the premises described in the license, and all
transactions relating to a sale under such license must take place within such building
or structure.
c) Building under construction. When a license is granted for a premises where the
building is under construction or otherwise not ready for occupancy, the city clerk shall
not issue the license until notified by the building official that the building is ready for
occupancy.
d) Death of licensee. In the event of the death of a person holding a license, the personal
representative of that person shall be allowed to continue to operate the business
within the terms of the license for a period not to exceed 90 days after the death of the
licensee.
e) Temporary Expansion of Licensed Premises. The purpose of this section is to allow
temporary expansion of the licensed premises of on-sale liquor, wine and beer licensees, to
temporarily include limited outdoor areas directly adjacent to and contiguous with the
permanently licensed premises, subject to such conditions as the council determines will
protect the public health, safety and welfare. The city council finds that allowing outdoor
sales and service in commercial areas is beneficial to the creation of a vibrant and
prosperous business community so long as adequate review, controls and accountability
are in place. Therefore, the holder of any retail liquor license for premises located in the
city may apply for a permit for temporary expansion of its licensed premises for an area
directly adjacent to and contiguous with the permanently licensed premises. The city
council may grant such a permit on the terms and conditions specified in this section and
such other terms and conditions as the city council may determine are necessary or
advisable to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Application for a permit for
temporary expansion of a licensed premises shall be subject to the following requirements
and procedures:
Docusign Envelope ID: 4466D28E-0F3D-85B6-80DA-35BC48E5A0F2
Page 2
1) Application: Application for a permit for temporary expansion of a licensed
premises shall be made on a form provided by the city and shall contain the following
information and such other information as the city may require from time to time:
a) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the license holder, its
owners, officers, partners, and of all managers of the licensed establishment.
b) A specific description and diagram of the area in which the temporary
expansion activity is to occur. The description and diagram must include
location, dimensions, barriers proposed to be used, ingress and egress
arrangements, seating capacity, and other pertinent information. The area must
be compact and contiguous to the permanently licensed premises, and be
contained by physical enclosure devices.
c) Written consent of the owner of the expansion area or of a person with
lawful responsibility for the expansion area, if the owner is someone other
than the licensee.
d) The purpose for which the temporary expansion is sought, a description
of planned activities, including food and beverage service, entertainment, if
any, security plans (including lighting, sanitation, liquor control, etc.) and days
and hours of operation including beginning and ending dates.
e) Proof that any necessary auxiliary permits have been obtained, such
as an outdoor event permit.
f) A detailed description of the planned staffing of the temporary expansion
area during hours of operation, and methods the licensee will use to ensure
that consumption of alcoholic beverages is restricted to the licensed premises and the
temporary expansion area and that alcoholic beverages are not removed from those
areas.
g) Such other information as the city may deem necessary.
2) Review: Applications shall be submitted to the city clerk and shall be reviewed
by the city clerk, city engineer, zoning administrator, chief of police and fire chief,
prior to issuance of a permit by the city council. Review of applications shall include
consideration of all pertinent building code, fire code, other life safety issues,
applicable zoning ordinances, history of the licensee with regard to maintaining order
on the licensed premises and complying with applicable laws, potential impact of
proposed outdoor service on adjoining and surrounding properties in terms of light,
noise and liquor control, and other considerations.
3) Denial, Suspension, Revocation: The city council may deny, revoke, and
suspend a license for any of the following reasons:
Docusign Envelope ID: 4466D28E-0F3D-85B6-80DA-35BC48E5A0F2
Page 3
a) The existence of a temporary expansion disturbs the peace, quiet or
repose of surrounding residential or commercial areas.
b) The existence of a temporary expansion contributes to crime,
disorderly behavior, noise, traffic, litter or parking problems in the area
near the establishment.
c) Any violation of the laws relating to the sale or service of alcoholic
beverages.
d) Any violation of the terms of this section.
e) Any other good cause related to the operation of the establishment.
4) Conditions: Approval of an application may be made subject to any
appropriate restrictions or conditions, which may vary from establishment to
establishment depending on the circumstances. At a minimum, the following
restrictions and conditions shall apply:
a) A temporary expansion area must be compact and contiguous to the
permanently licensed premises and must be contained by approved physical
enclosure devices.
b) Hours of operation shall not exceed those hours authorized at the
permanent premises, or any lesser hours specified as a condition of the
temporary expansion of premises license.
c) Days or dates of operation shall be as specified in the permit.
d) An approved barrier at least thirty-six inches (36") in height shall be in
place between the temporary expansion area and any other public or private
property during all hours of operation, provided that the city council may
require a higher and more secure barrier depending upon the circumstances.
e) The city council may require access to and egress from a temporary
expansion area be only through a door connecting it to the permanently licensed
premises or to other property controlled by the licensee.
f) The licensee shall have submitted adequate plans addressing liquor
control and other public safety concerns and shall at all times comply with
all such plans which have been approved by the city in issuing a permit
under this section.
g) All temporary barriers, tables, chairs and other property of the licensee
shall be removed from any temporary licensed premises upon expiration of the
permit.
h) The licensee shall be responsible for picking up trash and litter resulting
Docusign Envelope ID: 4466D28E-0F3D-85B6-80DA-35BC48E5A0F2
Page 4
from activity within the temporary expansion area both within the temporary
expansion area and within a reasonable distance outside of the temporary
expansion area.
i) All applicable liquor laws shall be faithfully observed by the licensee
and the licensee's employees.
j) The licensee shall have secured any other permit or license which
may be required for the use and period of time proposed.
k) The council may prohibit or authorize entertainment to be conducted
in an outdoor expansion area, in the discretion of the council, and may restrict
any authorized entertainment as necessary or desirable for the protection of
the repose and welfare of the public and adjoining and surrounding property
owners.
l) The licensee shall file with the city proof that the liability insurance
required by this code and by Minnesota statutes chapter 340A apply to the
expanded area.
m) Concurrence of previously scheduled authorized outdoor events that are:
a) in close proximity to the outdoor expansion area or b) that will negatively
impact similar properties affected by the event at the outdoor expansion area
will be a basis for a denial of the application or appropriate restrictions on the
outdoor expansion area.
5) Denial, Suspension Or Revocation: Denial, suspension or revocation of a
temporary expansion of liquor license premises shall be subject to appeal and review
in accordance with the procedures provided under this chapter in the case of
suspensions and revocations of liquor licenses.
SECTION 2. Article 10-VI and Sections 10-160 through 10-180 are hereby renumbered as
Article 10-XII and Sections 10-250 through 10-270.
Docusign Envelope ID: 4466D28E-0F3D-85B6-80DA-35BC48E5A0F2
Page 5
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September 2026, by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
Published in the Sun Sailor on October 8, 2026)
Docusign Envelope ID: 4466D28E-0F3D-85B6-80DA-35BC48E5A0F2