HomeMy WebLinkAbout2629-21 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 2021/09/20Ordinance No. 2629-21
City of St. Louis Park
Hennepin County, Minnesota
An ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Code Section 8.1 and
adding Subdivision XV to Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3
to permit dogs on patios at food and beverage establishments
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. Section 8.1 of the St. Louis Park City Code is hereby amended by adding the
following definitions:
Designated outdoor dog area means a specifically identified and defined designated
outdoor area where dogs are allowed to accompany individuals.
Other person in charge means the agent of the proprietor authorized to perform
administrative direction to and general supervision of the activities within a public place at
any given time.
Designated outdoor area means any area utilized for food or beverage service and
consumption located on the licensed premises of a food or liquor establishment but shall
not include any "indoor area" as that term is defined in Minnesota Statute Section
144.413.
Food and beverage service establishment means a building, structure, enclosure, or any
part of a building, structure, or enclosure used as, maintained as, advertised as, or held
out to be an operation that prepares, serves, or otherwise provides food or beverages, or
both, for human consumption.
Proprietor has the meaning specified by the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act Rules,
Minnesota Rules, part 4620.0100, subpart 13, as amended from time to time.
Section 2. Chapter 8 Business and Licenses, Article II Licenses, Division 3. Businesses is
hereby amended by adding Subdivision XV as follows:
Subdivision XV. Designated Outdoor Dog Areas
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Sec. 8-465. Authorized uses.
Licensed food and beverage service establishments may apply for a license for a
designated outdoor dog area.
Sec. 8-466. License required.
No person shall operate or maintain any designated outdoor dog area within the city
without first obtaining a license from the city.
(a) The application shall provide the following information on a form provided by
the city:
(1) The name, location, and mailing address of the establishment;
(2) The name, mailing address, and telephone contact information of the applicant;
(3) A detailed site plan depicting the designated outdoor dog area; and
(4) A description of the days of the week and hours of operation that patrons' dogs
will be permitted in the designated outdoor dog areas.
(b) A license for a designated outdoor dog area issued pursuant to this chapter may not
be transferred to a subsequent business owner but shall expire automatically upon the transfer
of establishment ownership.
(c) Requested changes to an approved designated outdoor dog area may be permitted
provided a new application is submitted for review.
Sec. 8-467-General requirements.
(a) Minimum requirements. A designated outdoor dog area shall comply with the
following requirements:
(1) Employees must be prohibited from touching, petting, or otherwise handling
dogs;
(2) Employees and patrons must not allow dogs to come into contact with serving
dishes, utensils, tableware, linens, paper products, or any other items involved in
food/beverage service operations;
(3) Patrons must keep their dogs on a leash at all times and must keep their dogs
under reasonable control;
(4) Dogs must not be allowed on chairs, tables, or other furnishings;
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(5) Dog waste must be cleaned immediately, disposed in a refuse container located
outside the restaurant, and the area sanitized;
(6) Doors between the restaurant and designated outdoor dog area must be solid
exterior door with self-closing mechanism and may not be propped open; and
(7) Dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs shall not be allowed.
(b) Posting required. The requirements of section (a) above must be clearly printed
on a sign or signs to be posted within the designated dog area in a manner and place that is
conspicuous to employees and patrons. Additionally, a clearly printed sign shall be posted
within the entry of the establishment that indicates where dogs are allowed on the premises.
(c) Access. Dogs shall enter and exit the designated outdoor dog area directly from
the outdoors without passing through any portion of the building not approved as a designated
outdoor dog area.
(d) Service animals. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit:
(1) The right of a person with disabilities to access places of public accommodation
while accompanied by a service animal as provided in Minnesota Statute
Sections 256C.02 and 363A.19; or
(2) The lawful use of a service animal by a licensed peace officer.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 20, 2021
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
First Reading August 16, 2021
Second Reading September 20, 2021
Date of Publication September 30, 2021
Date Ordinance takes effect October 15, 2021
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