Legal Documents of Mountain City

It shall be lawful to sell, store, possess, and/or distribute beverages regulated by this chapter for consumption on-premises at a restaurant or club, provided that, the establishment obtains an appropriate permit and complies with the regulations set out in this chapter and in state law. In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, § 57-5-103(a)(3)(B), a permit will allow restaurants and clubs to distribute beer in an outdoor serving area including, but not limited to, any deck, patio, courtyard, or exterior area, provided that said area:

1. Must be contiguous to the building;
2. Must be owned and operated by the business; and
3. Must be fenced in by a barrier of at least forty inches (40") high. The barrier need not be permanent, but must be constructed of a sturdy material and may only allow for gaps at designated entrances and exits. The boundaries of this outdoor serving area must remain ten feet (10') back from the property line. Neither the outdoor serving area, nor the constructed barrier shall restrict or obstruct the visibility of traffic traveling on any adjacent roadway. (Ord. #1632, May 2019)