Ann Arbor, MI Public Conduct: Public Alcohol Use (2026)

No person shall consume alcoholic liquor on the public streets, in a public parking lot, in a public parking structure or in the portion of any business premises open to the public if that business is not licensed to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. A business or organization having permission from the Liquor Control Commission for outdoor sales may, with the approval of the City Council, sell or deliver alcoholic liquor for consumption on a designated area of public streets, parking structures or parking lots, subject to such restrictions as to time, dates and location as may be imposed by the City Council. It shall not be a violation of this section for a person to consume alcoholic liquor obtained from such a business or organization if such consumption is made in the designated area.

(Ord. No. 09-18, § 1, 5-18-09)

9:76. - Application for approval of a new license or transfer of location review procedures; grounds for denial. Each applicant for a new license, the transfer into the city of a new license, or an applicant seeking to relocate or alter the size of the physical structure of an existing licensed premises shall make a request to the city in accordance with the following procedures: