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  • Application

    Applications may be submitted at anytime. Staff will use best efforts to review and approve your application within 5-10 business days.
    • Please complete all applicable sections of this application
    • Review Temporary Patio Program Guidelines
    • No fueled heating appliance is permitted in any enclosed or partially enclosed area
  • Program Description

    This program is to assist restaurant establishments that wish to build a new or expand an existing outdoor dining areas/patios in order to increase seating capacity while still maintaining social distancing. Business owners are required to complete this application which will be reviewed in consultation with Town staff.

  • Temporary Patio Process 

    1. Submission of an application together with a drawing showing the layout and use of space for a patio and capacity limits.
    2. Staff will review the application submission within 5 to 10 business days and advise the applicant of approval and/or required revisions necessary to establish a patio.
    3. Town staff will issue a notice of approval. 
  • Patio Guidelines

    • Private Property Guidelines 
    • Private Property Guidelines

      In order to ensure safe operation of outdoor patios on private property, operators must follow the guidelines below:

      • Shall not build or expand permanent structures like decks, walls, stairs, etc.
      • Shall not amplify sound of any type
      • Shall not block access to fire connections/fire routes or adjacent businesses
      • Private patio operators are solely responsible for ensuring their patio meets AODA requirements, complies with the Noise Bylaw and meets any other regulatory requirements.
      • Conditions imposed by the Town (e.g. hours of operation) will apply to any expanded patio area.
      • The permit becomes null and void if the applicant should fail to meet the requirements of the permit

       

    • Temporary Patio Outdoor Heater Guidelines  
    • Temporary Patio Outdoor Heater Guidelines

      • No fueled heating appliance is permitted in any enclosed or partially enclosed area.
      • Installing a fueled fire appliance (i.e. propane heaters, BBQ) on an outdoor patio must be certified and comply with all Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) regulations
      • All fuel fired appliances must have a clearance of 3’ from all flammable materials and devices with an open flame must be secured
      • TSSA may also require specific clearances for placement of heater devices

      Please ensure all of these guidelines are met to create a safe environment for your business and the public.

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    • Tents and Other Similar Structures Guidelines 
    • Tents and Other Similar Structures Guidelines

      • Tents/structures are not permitted in the right of way (sidewalks and curb lanes) to ensure full visibility for people driving, on bikes and pedestrians
      • At least two full sides of the outdoor dining area tent must be open to the outdoors and must not be substantially blocked in any way
      • Tent walls must not exceed > 50% of the perimeter
      • For public safety and accessibility reasons, nothing may be drilled or affixed to the sidewalk or roadway
      • No fueled heating appliance is permitted in any enclosed or partially enclosed area
      • Tents will require building permits if > 60 m2. All tents must be no closer than 3 metres from a building whether or not a building permit is required.
      • All tents with area greater than 60 m2 on it’s own, or aggregate area of a group of tents less than 3 metres to each other require a building permit
      • Any tent > 225 m2 require professional engineer (p.eng) design and review
      • All tents requiring a permit must be certified to CAN/ULC-S109
      • Toilets must be provided to comply with the occupant load of the tent. If the main building’s toilets are being used to support the tent, the occupant load will be limited based on the total occupant load of building plus tent. Please note this may be offset with COVID-related restriction on indoor eating and may be reviewed at the time of a building permit application.
      • A building permit application must include a design of all fabric materials and structural supports and be prepared by a qualified designer.
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  • A. Business Establishment Owner Information

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  • B. Property Owner Information 

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  • C. Patio Details 

    Please note that at this time staff are only able to process applications for temporary patios that are located on Private Property.

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  • Include the following with your drawing:

    - Size of patio

    - Location

    - Entrance from building

    - Exit from patio

    - Tent size/location

    - Location of heaters with dimensions to all objects

    - Table/chair layout

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    • Alcohol and Gaming Commissions Ontario (AGCO) Minimum Requirements - If you will be serving alcohol  
    • Alcohol and Gaming Commissions Ontario (AGCO) Minimum Requirements - If you will be serving alcohol

      Important Update for 2023: 

      Starting on January 1, 2023:

      NEW! Most liquor sales licensees and manufacturers that hold a by-the-glass endorsement who want to operate a temporary patio will need municipal approval   
      NEW! Upon obtaining an approval from a municipality, you are required to then notify the AGCO by making a submission on the iAGCO portal before selling or serving liquor on your temporary patio (see Notifying the AGCO of an Approved Temporary Patio)
      NEW! Temporary patios may only operate for a maximum of eight months per calendar year
      The AGCO will no longer accept applications or otherwise approve temporary patios for licensees located in municipalities.
       

      What you need to do
      Liquor sales licensees and by-the-glass endorsement holders:

      • Contact your local municipality for information on their approval process:
      • -> Seek approval from your local municipality well in advance of using your temporary patio
      • -> Direct your questions about approval of the temporary patio to your local municipality 
      • Continue to comply with:
      • -> Existing AGCO requirements for permanent indoor and outdoor extensions and temporary indoor extensions
      • -> The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, its regulations, the Registrar’s Interim Standards and Requirements for Liquor as well as any other existing conditions on the licence and any conditions that have been specified on the temporary patio approval by the municipality
  • F. Acknowledgement

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  • G.  Sworn Declaration

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  • Please Note: The Temporary Patio Program application must be submitted and approved before any work begins on your improvement project.

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