Temporary Expansions and Licenses

Issuing licenses in Northfield

The City of Northfield Clerk’s office, along with the Police Department, issues and enforces several licenses required by the city. The City of Northfield does not require general business licenses for most businesses, but does license certain business activities. Licenses required are listed below. Please allow a minimum of 45 days for processing most licenses.

Temporary expansion of outdoor dining area

Limited outdoor service is now allowed.

Governor’s Order 20-63

DEED Developments Blog 

Interested restaurant and dining establishments must complete an application to extend their service area onto City owned property or right of way. The application must be reviewed and approved by the City before the expansion takes place.

Temporary Expansion of Dinning Area (no liquor) Application

Temporary Expansion of Dinning Area and Liquor Application

Charitable Gambling License

A charitable gambling license requires City and Minnesota Gambling Control Board approval. The fee for a license is $15 per application and $30 for premises permits.

Applications can be obtained through the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.

Concessions License

A concessions/miscellaneous license is required for the temporary sale of food and beverages on city property. Must be approved by the City Council (this excludes Defeat of Jesse James Days concessions). The fee for a license is $100 per application.

Complete and submit the following documents:

Additional information can be found in the license requirements and the Northfield City Code.

Fireworks Retail Sales License

A fireworks sale license is required for the sale of legal fireworks with or without other merchandise. The license fee is $100 for sale with other merchandise, and $250 for fireworks only.

Complete and submit the following documents:

Additional information can be found in the Northfield City Code and State Statutes.

Liquor Licenses

The City of Northfield provides liquor licenses for the types of liquor listed. View the Liquor License for details on each license and required documents.

  • On-Sale Intoxicating
  • Wine Liquor License
  • 3.2% On-Sale Malt Liquor License
  • Club liquor license
  • 3.2% Off-Sale Malt Liquor License
  • Temporary Liquor License
  • Sunday Liquor

Refuse License

A refuse license is required for transporting garbage or refuse for hire. Must be approved by the City Council.  

Complete and return the following documents:

Additional information can be found in the Northfield City Code.

Vehicle for Hire License

A vehicle for hire license is required for the conveyance of a passenger for hire upon any street or other public place of the city. Approval by the City Council.

Complete and return the following documents:

Additional information can be found in the Northfield City Code

Tobacco License

A tobacco license is required for the retail sale of tobacco. Vending machines are not allowed. Approval by City Council.

Complete and return the following documents:

Additional information can be found in the Northfield City Code.