Courtesy bench license

You need a license to install a bench or seat on public property.

Definition

A courtesy bench is any bench or seat on public property for people waiting for buses or other vehicles.

 

You need a license for each courtesy bench.

bench with grass, trees and building in the background

What to know

Before you begin

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Application

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Fee

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Submit your application

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Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday

Minneapolis 311

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Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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