*This application needs to be submitted at least 7 business days prior to the event.

Block Party Application and Provisions

Recycling Requirements for Events

Licensing Authority: Office of Cannabis Management

Cannabis & Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration Procedure

Special Use Permit 

Cannabis Business Security Plan

Cannabis Business Registration

The Retail Registration cap within the City of Hastings is two (2).

The City Council recently discussed lower-potency hemp edible registrations and put an interim process in place for lower-potency retailers to seek approval to operate in the City prior to receiving a State license. The Office of Cannabis Management will be implementing the lower-potency licensing process later this fall. Until State licensing becomes available, all businesses interested in selling lower-potency hemp edibles are required to submit an application for registration with the City. Several lower-potency businesses are selling these products in Hastings under the prior City licensing process, so they meet this requirement. Per city ordinance, lower-potency retailers must meet zoning and distancing requirements.

Cannabis Business Registration Fees

Zoning Maps (by license type)

*Images below are approximate. Please refer to City Code Chapter 155.07 for specific zoning regulations.

Types of Use In Zoning Districts 

*P = Permitted Use
*SUP = Special Use Permit Required

To determine what Gambling License is required for your event or organization, please contact the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board through their website: http://mn.gov/gcb/ or by calling their office at (651) 539-1900. The Gambling Control Board will provide you with the correct information and license forms.

After receiving the license form from the Gambling Control Board, it must be submitted to the City for approval. Gambling licenses must be approved by City Council, for that reason, please submit your application to the City as soon as possible. Gambling applications can be submitted to Deputy City Clerk through email, cityclerk@hastingsmn.gov or by dropping it off at Hastings City Hall.

Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Request

Liquor License Application Packet - New

The Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) of Minnesota also require an application. All State license applications can be found on the AGED's website. Fill out the appropriate State form and submit with the Liquor License Application Packet to City Hall.

To obtain liquor license renewal applications, please contact the City Clerk's Office. 

The Best Practices Program (BPP) is a City sponsored program aimed at eliminating alcohol sales to youth. This free voluntary program is offered to all liquor license holders in the City. The BPP offers incentives to participating licensees to undertake certain practices with the objective of avoiding alcohol sales to minors. The program is offered each year in July liquor license renewals. 

A Temporary Liquor License is a short-term license issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), in coordination with the City. It allows nonprofit organizations, political groups, etc. to sell or serve alcohol at a specific event or limited number of days, often not exceeding 1 to 4 days per license. This type of license is generally used in conjunction with a Special Event within the City of Hastings. A request for a temporary liquor license must be made at least 45-60 days in advance. 

*This application must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Mobile Food Unit Application

Downtown Parking Map

Outdoor Entertainment License

Sidewalk Café

Parklet

Solicitor:
A solicitor is someone who goes from place-to-place (door-to-door, street-to-street, etc.) for the purpose of obtaining orders of which the item/service will be delivered at a later date.

Note: Large groups must make a reservation in advance or drop off materials for processing. 

Solicitor Application

List of Permitted Solicitors

Transient Merchant/Temporary Vendor:
A transient merchant/temporary vendor is someone who temporarily sets-up and sells merchandise out of a portable shelter (vehicle, trailer, tent, etc.) or empty store front for less than 14 consecutive days. *This application needs to be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Transient Merchant/Temporary Vendor Application

Peddler:
A peddler is someone who goes from place-to-place (door-to-door, street-to-street, etc.) offering items/services for sale and delivering the items/services immediately upon sale.
*This application needs to be submitted at least 10 business days prior to anticipated start date.

Peddler Application

Solid Waste Collection - Commercial:
Commercial Solid Waste Collection Application

Solid Waste Collection - Residential:
The City of Hastings has a one-hauler system for residential solid waste collection.  All residential property 4 units or less must use the City’s current residential hauler. The City’s exclusive residential hauler is Tennis Sanitation. Specific questions can be directed to Tennis at 651-459-1887.

A license is required to host most events on public property. Special Events can be run/walks, concerts, fundraisers, etc. Consult the Special Event Policy for more information. Special Events are reviewed by City staff and approved by City Council. Special event applications should be submitted 60 days prior to the event for processing.

Special Event Policy

Special Event Permit Application

Recycling Requirements for Events

Recycle Right Guide