Definitions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 360.10
in effect360.10. - Definitions.
Whenever used in this title, unless some other meaning is clearly required by the context, the following words and phrases shall mean:
Banquet facility: A space within an establishment which is under the control of a single proprietor or manager which has suitable facilities for serving meals on premises, either catered or prepared on-site; which has facilities for seating not fewer than fifty (50) guests at one (1) time at tables; which is not open to the general public but which is available for rental by individuals or groups for meetings, parties, weddings, or similar occasions; and in which the equipment and premises meet the provisions of all the food and health codes.
Bar area: One (1) or more spaces in an establishment that is designed and utilized primarily for the consumption of alcohol or providing entertainment. This space would include: a dance floor area, stage, or any space that is undefined or does not provide for seated food service. Outdoor bar areas may be calculated separately from indoor bar areas and considerations may be made for outdoor sporting courts such as bocce, volleyball or similar features. Considerations may be made for banquet and/or game rooms, set as bar area, as described in the business plan.
Beer: Malt liquor containing not more than three and two-tenths (3.2) percent of ethyl alcohol by weight.
Bona fide club: An organization for social or business purposes, or for intellectual improvement, or for the promotion of sports, where the serving of beer is incidental to and not the major purpose of the club, which organization has been an established incorporated club authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota for more than one (1) year prior to the granting of any license to sell beer, and which, for said period, has maintained and operated a café, dining room or place for serving food or meals for its membership.
Bowling center: An establishment which is under the control of a single proprietor or manager which has no fewer than eight (8) fully functioning bowling lanes.
Brewer taproom: A brewer taproom is a facility on or adjacent to premises owned by a brewer licensed under Minn. Statute section 340A.301, Subd. 6(c), (i) or (j) and produces less than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) barrels of malt liquor annually, and where the on sale and consumption of malt liquor produced by the brewer is permitted pursuant to Minn. Statute section 340A.301, Subd. 6(b).
Central Commercial District: Commencing at a point on the southwesterly bank of the Mississippi River where said riverbank is intersected by the centerline of Third Avenue north, extended; thence southwesterly along the centerline of Third Avenue north to the centerline of Holden Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Holden Street to the centerline of Twelfth Street north; thence southerly and southeasterly along the centerline of Twelfth Street north to the centerline of Hennepin Avenue; thence southwesterly along the centerline of Hennepin Avenue to the centerline of Thirteenth Street south; thence southeasterly along the centerline of Thirteenth Street south to the centerline of Lasalle Avenue; thence southwesterly along the centerline of Lasalle Avenue to the centerline of East Grant Street; thence easterly along the centerline of East Grant Street to the centerline of Portland Avenue; thence northeasterly along the centerline of Portland Avenue to the centerline of Seventh Street south; thence south and southeasterly along the centerline of Seventh Street south to the centerline of Seventh Street south to the centerline of Thirteenth Avenue; thence northeasterly along the centerline of Thirteenth Avenue extended to the southwesterly bank of the Mississippi River; thence northwesterly along said riverbank to the point of beginning; or the East Bank Commercial District described as follows: commencing at a point on the northeasterly bank of the Mississippi River where said riverbank is intersected by the centerline of the Burlington Northern Railway right-of-way where it crosses from Nicollet Island; thence northeasterly along the centerline of the railway right-of-way to the centerline of Fifth Street Northeast; thence southeasterly along Fifth Street Northeast to the centerline of Central Avenue; thence south along the centerline of Central Avenue to the centerline of Second Street southeast; thence easterly along the centerline of Second Street southeast to the centerline of Third Avenue Southeast to the northeasterly bank of the Mississippi River; thence northwesterly along said river bank to the point of beginning.
Club: A corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota for civic, fraternal, social or business purposes, or for intellectual improvement or promotion of sports, which has more than fifty (50) members and for more than a year has owned, hired or leased a building or space in a building of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable accommodation of its members, and whose affairs are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee or other similar body chosen by the members at a meeting held for that purpose, none of whose members, officers, agents or employees are paid directly or indirectly any compensation by way of profit from the distribution or sale of beverages to the members of the club or to its guests beyond the amount of such reasonable salary or wages as may be fixed and voted each year by the directors or other governing body.
Cocktail room: A cocktail room is a facility on or adjacent to premises owned by a micro distillery licensed under Minn. Stat. section 340A.301 Subdivision 6(c) which produces premium, distilled spirits in total quantity not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) proof gallons in a calendar year, and where the on sale and consumption of distilled spirits produced by the microdistillery is permitted pursuant to Minn. Statute section 340A.301, Subd. 6(c).
Commercial promoter: A person engaged in commercial promotion.
Commercial promotion: Advertisement by any means for a promoted event.
Exclusive liquor store: An establishment used exclusively for the sale of liquor, beer, cigars, cigarettes, other forms of tobacco and soft drinks, at retail "off sale."
General food store: Any place of business carrying a stock of food supplies and primarily engaged in selling food and grocery supplies to the public.
Hotel: An establishment where, for payment, food and lodging are regularly furnished to transients, and which maintains for use of its guests not less than fifty (50) guest rooms and which maintains under the same management and control as the rest of the establishment and has, as an integral part thereof, a dining room with appropriate facilities for seating not less than thirty (30) guests at one (1) time where the general public is, in consideration of payment, served with meals at tables.
Intoxicating liquor: See "liquor."
Liquor: Ethyl alcohol, and any distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous or malt beverage containing in excess of three and two-tenths (3.2) percent of ethyl alcohol by weight.
Nonintoxicating malt liquor: See "beer."
"Off sale": Sale of liquor or beer in original packages in drugstores, general food stores and exclusive liquor stores, for consumption off or away from the premises where sold. The package shall contain not less than seven (7) ounces for malt beverages; not less than eight (8) ounces for nonmalt beverages, except that wines with an alcoholic content of less than fourteen (14) percent by volume may also be sold in six and two-fifths (6) ounce packages; or the metric equivalent of any of the above.
"On sale": Sale of liquor or beer by the glass (or by the bottle or can in the case of malt beverages) or by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, only pursuant to such regulations as the state liquor control commissioner may prescribe.
Original package: Any container or receptacle holding liquor or beer which receptacle is sealed shut and has not been opened since being first filled.
Promoted event: An indoor or outdoor commercial event. Promoted events include, but are not limited to, music or dance shows that may include a disc jockey (DJ), and concerts, outdoor activities, and theatrical and other performances where payment is collected by the promoter from all or a percentage of revenue of sales of tickets, and/or food and beverages.
Resident: A person who maintains his or her principal place of abode in the State of Minnesota and who actually lives therein with the intent that it be permanent.
Restaurant: A food and beverage service establishment as defined under Minn. Statutes Chapter 340A.101 other than a hotel, under the control of a single proprietor or manager, the principal use of which is a sit-down restaurant, open to the public, and which complies with the following minimum standards for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of the establishment.
(1) Has appropriate and suitable interior facilities for the preparation and serving of meals;
(2) Offers adequate interior seating for not less than twenty-five (25) guests at one (1) time for liquor and wine establishments;
(3) In consideration of payment therefore, meals are regularly prepared on-premises and consumed by guests seated at tables;
(4) Employs an adequate kitchen staff to prepare meals and to provide food service to its guests;
(5) Complies with the provisions of all food and health-related codes pertaining to the kitchen, food and beverage preparation and service areas, and related equipment;
(6) Derives a substantial amount of its income from the sale of foods including non-alcoholic beverages. To determine compliance with this requirement, the licensee shall fulfill/meet the following operational requirements:
a. Offers a substantial food menu offering meals to guests. Prepackaged and reheatable food items shall not be considered meals for this purpose;
b. Offers full menu service during all hours of operation except two (2) hours prior to closing of the restaurant. During the last two (2) hours of operation, a reduced, late night food menu, up to and including the absence of food items for the final hour of operations, as approved by the licensing official may be allowed;
c. Actively promotes food sales to all guests within the licensed premises of the restaurant during all hours of operation except those times specifically exempted herein;
d. Maintains a kitchen open for meal service, which is fully staffed and supplied with sufficient workers and food product for the menu in effect, during all hours of operation except those times specifically exempted herein; and
(7) The business records of the licensee, including federal and state tax returns, shall be available for inspection by duly authorized representatives of the city or of the city council, at all reasonable times.
Sell: All barters and manners or means of furnishing liquor or beer, including the selling, exchange, barter, disposition of, or keeping for sale of such liquor or beer.
(Ord. No. 2025-046, § 1, 10-9-25)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT14LIBE_CH360INGE_360.10DEFetched: 11/2/2026