CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
INTERIM TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-953-2575 | commdev@cityofapplevalley.org
General Information
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council has approved an interim policy that allows administrative
review of temporary and/or expanded outdoor dining areas. Please complete the form below and provide a
dimensioned site plan of the proposed outdoor dining area.
Restaurant Legal Name:
Restaurant Assumed Name (d/b/a):
Property Address (Include Suite # if Applicable):
Restaurant Contact Person:
Contact Phone:
Restaurant Contact Email:
Property Owner:
Property Owner Phone:
Property Owner Email:
Describe general area and total square footage for exterior temporary dining area:
Number of persons to be served in temporary dining area:
Will alcohol be served in temporary dining area? Yes No
Part 1: To Be Completed By All Restaurants
Please read and check each box to confirm all parties understand the standards and requirements for
temporary outdoor dining areas.
Initial
Requirement
Total dining capacity including expanded outdoor dining area will not exceed previous restaurant dining
capacity including indoor and outdoor dining.
No accessible (ADA) parking spaces may be converted into an outdoor dining area without a suitable
replacement.
No por
tion of outdoor dining is located within any public right-of-way (sidewalks/trails, boulevard or streets).
Outdoor dining area is set back a minimum of 20 feet from the public right-of-way of Cedar Avenue and CSAH
42, 10 feet from all other right-of-way and 5 feet from side and rear lot lines.
Outdoor dining will not interfere with any pedestrian walkways or impede ADA accessible routes intended for
the general public. A minimum four (4) feet wide area shall remain clear on walkways for entry into the
restaurant building and adjacent uses.
The outdoor dining area will be handicap (ADA) accessible and not restrict accessibility in other areas inside
or outside the restaurant.
Restaurant and building owners shall provide accommodations to patrons for appropriate rest room facilities.
Such facilities shall be indicated on the site plan.
The outdoor dining area will be kept in a clean and orderly manner. No food or beverages will/may be stored
outdoors.
Landscaping or parking areas removed or damaged by the temporary dining area will be replaced/or
repaired no later than the next planting season after the indoor occupant load restrictions have been
restored to 100% occupancy.
Hours of operation of an outdoor dining will be restricted to the hours of operation of the restaurant's interior
space. Outdoor dining areas shall close by 10 p.m. if located within 200 feet of a residential property.
The outdoor dining will comply with all noise regulations in this Code.
The outdoor dining area conforms to all fire and building codes related to the number and types of exits that
are required.
By signing below, I hereby certify the following:
T
he information provided on this form is correct.
I will comply with all building code and fire code regulations and understand that violations of such codes may b
e
grounds for revocation of my ability to install temporary outdoor dining.
I have read and acknowledge the City standards (outlined in Part 1) regarding temporary outdoor dining.
I have read and understand the temporary outdoor dining shall be removed no later than November 15, 2020.
I understand the City may inspect the outdoor dining area any time to enforce compliance with the abov
e
provisions. Additionally, the City may require the temporary outdoor dining to be closed if found to be detrimental
to the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
(For alcohol license holders) I understand that this application alters the licensed premise of my alcohol license.
Any violations of Federal, State or City regulations in the temporary outdoor dining area may result in civil or
criminal penalties against me or my license. I further understand that liquor liability insurance must be kept in-
force for the temporary outdoor dining area.
Restaurant Owner/Officer Signature Date
Property Owner Signature Date
The restaurant owner and property owner (if different), understand a building permit is required if a tent
exceeding 400 square feet or a canopy (open on all sides at all times) exceeding 700 feet is proposed for the
temporary dining area. Please call Building Inspections (952) 953-2588 for a permit application.
When restrictions on restaurant seating due to Covid19 are lifted, the business shall remove the temporary
outdoor seating and dining area. If a restaurant would like to continue to operate the outdoor dining area,
application shall be submitted for an Outdoor Dining Area to the City and Met Council for review and
determination based on this increased outdoor space.
Part 2: To Be Completed By Alcohol License Holders
Complete this section if alcohol will be sold, served or consumed in the temporary outdoor dining area. For questions,
contact City Clerk Pamela Gackstetter at 952-953-2506 or cityclerk@cityofapplevalley.org.
Requirement
The temporary outdoor dining/alcohol area must be completely enclosed by a fence.
The temporary outdoor dining/alcohol area must be directly connected to the establishment.
The applicant certifies that all federal, state and City alcohol regulations shall apply to the temporary outdoor
dining area and compliance shall be met.
Required Documentation
All restaurants must read, sign and submit this form before temporary outdoor dining is added. COMPLETED
FORMS CAN BE EMAILED TO commdev@cityofapplevalley.org
A site plan indicating where the temporary outdoor dining area will be located and how entry and exit will be
provided.
Alcohol license holders must also submit:
o A certificate of liquor liability insurance indicating coverage is extended to the temporary outdoor dining area
o The site plan indicating the location of fencing and dimensions of liquor service area.