Restrictions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 265.290
in effect265.290. - Restrictions.
(a) Each permit issued pursuant to this article shall specify the area in which such café may be operated; provided that no sale or service shall be permitted in any portion of the street designated for vehicular travel.
(b) Issuance of a permit shall not be construed as authorizing any permanent installation to be placed in the public way.
(c) Tables, chairs, furnishings or other equipment may be stored during those periods of time such sidewalk café is not open and being operated if the storage is within the approved portion of the café area and all items are secured to prevent unauthorized use.
(d) No such permit shall authorize a sidewalk café at any location where the same is prohibited by state law, or this Code of Ordinances, except as herein provided.
(e) Except as specifically provided herein, the ownership, operation and maintenance of a sidewalk café shall be subject to all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 227.020; 83-Or-079, § 1, 4-8-83; 91-Or-135, § 1, 7-12-91; 2002-Or-073, § 1, 8-9-02; 2003-Or-2003-Or-071, § 1, 6-20-03; 2006-Or-109, § 1, 10-6-06; 2011-Or-076, § 1, 8-19-11)
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_TIT13LIBURE_CH265SPPESPBUUS_ARTVIISICA_265.290REFetched: 11/2/2026