Application Process & Requirements

• Temporary Patio Permit Requirements

  For any establishments interested in obtaining a new or renewing a Temporary Patio Permit, the following requirements would apply:

  1. An application must be submitted using the above form. Please note that all applicants, including renewal applicants, are required to provide updated contact information. 
  2. A site plan and an elevation plan, to scale, must be submitted. The plan must indicate the construction materials to be used, structural details, minimum distances to hydrants, boulevard trees, parking meters, intersections, and any other pertinent features.
  3. A summary of the proposed patio, its use, whether occupancy of the premises will be increased, a description of the furniture, how any safety concerns are being addressed, and expected benefits for the owner and the general public.
  4. A signed letter of endorsement from the owner, if applicable in the case of leased properties.
  5. A Certificate of Insurance for the duration of the temporary patio expansion, in the amount of $5 million, listing the Town as additional insured for patios proposing to use municipal property.
  6. If there is any work taking place in the municipal right of way, the applicant must provide Staff with a traffic safety plan which clearly outlines the area of work and measures taken to promote traffic safety.
  7. Requirement to meet the design requirements as detailed in Appendix II.
  8. Applications for temporary patios on PRIVATE PROPERTY:
     • Upon submission of a completed Temporary Patio Permit Application Form, applicants requesting temporary patio extensions on private property may immediately begin their construction/installation process in compliance with the minimum design standards as outlined below. 
     • Applications for installation on any part of PUBLIC PROPERTY must receive approval from the Town prior to any work taking place. 
  9. Scheduling an inspection:
     • Upon completion of the patio and before occupancy of the patio, applicants must arrange for a site visit and inspection by Town Staff. This can be arranged by emailing patio.application@notl.com or calling 905-468-3266.
     • Staff will visit the site and assess the patio layout for public safety and barrier-free compliance and will advise the applicant/owner on any required adjustments to the patio design or location.
  10. Once all requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Town Staff, a Temporary Patio Permit will be provided to the applicant. 
• Temporary Patio Design Minimum Standards

  For all temporary patios, the following minimum design standards are required, where applicable: 

  Temporary Patio Minimum Design Standards