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Policy for Temporary Outdoor Customer Service Areas—Revised
Pursuant to Mayoral Proclamation and Council Resolution, the City of Lakeville has declared a
Peace Time Emergency due to the COVID-19 Health Pandemic.
In furtherance of the federal, state and local government response, there is a need to provide
multiple additional and alternative customer service areas on commercial sites in order to limit
forward facing exchanges between customers and employees, and to promote physical and social
distancing between persons engaged in business activities within the City.
Effective immediately, and notwithstanding any city code provision to the contrary, any business
located in a commercial or industrial zone may establish drive -up or drive-thru areas, customer
ordering, waiting or pick-up areas, or customer seating or service areas on its property to facilitate
safe commercial activity conducted consistent with federal and state orders or guidelines. The
temporary outdoor use may occur in parking areas or green space areas without need for a
variance. However, if the business is not the fee owner of the property used by the business for
the temporary outdoor use, any temporary outdoor use must have written approval from the fee
owner of the premises.
No city permits are required prior to establishing these customer areas, but operators must prepare
a traffic management plan and provide on-site traffic and operational management. Customer
waiting or service areas must not impede sidewalk usage nor block disabled person parking spaces
or ramps, nor shall any activity create nuisance conditions for abutting properties.
On-site signage and storage are authorized, as well as limited on-site directional
signage. Temporary tables, tents and sun shelters may be erected, but any structure requiring state
building and fire code permits must submit plans and permit applications for accelerated review
by city staff.
If alcohol is to be consumed on the temporary outdoor customer service area, the licensee
must submit a site plan that delineates the perimeter of the outdoor area and type of barrier
being used. City staff shall review the proposed site plan and any additional information
required prior to issuance of a permit for the temporary outdoor service area. The
temporary outdoor service area and sale and consumption of alcohol within the area shall
be consistent with state statute, the Governor's Executive Orders and city code (except
relating to setback and parking regulations, access and location). Failure to comply with this
policy shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the temporary permit. The licensee
has a right to request a hearing regarding the permit violation pursuant to section 3-1 of the
Lakeville City Code.
20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
952-985-4400 •952-985-4499 fax
www.lakevillemn.gov
City of Lakeville
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The terms and conditions of this order may be modified or clarified by subsequent order and those
changes may have retroactive effect.
This policy will continue until December 31, 2020 unless repealed by subsequent City Council
action or termination of the local state of emergency. Effective this 26`h day of May 2020.
Douglas . Anderson, Mayor Charlene Fried es, City CIA'
20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
952-985-4400.952-985-4499 fax
www.lakevillemn.gov