Seasonal Patio Program

All applicants must complete the application form below and include the following documents:

• Signed letter of permission from the property owner (if not registered owner)

• A copy of the current certificate of insurance for the business

• A copy of the approved AGCO liquor licence (if applicable)

• A detailed site plan/sketch of the proposed outdoor patio (see our Patio Guide for specific information to be included on the site plan/sketch)

• Proof of notice to adjacent business neighbors of their proposals with their application submission

• Any other documentation and supporting materials required to support the outdoor patio application.  

Note: If an outdoor patio is located on public property (ex. sidewalk or road) the applicant must provide a  Certificate of Insurance for a minimum of $5,000,000.00 in liability insurance, listing the municipality as an additional insured and holding the Municipality harmless is required to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 

Applicants must submit a legible sketch/site plan/aerial photo of the proposed outdoor patio as part of a licence application. 

The sketch may be done by the applicant but must be legible and done with a straight edge, using metric dimensions. Should any discrepancies exist applicants may be required to have a qualified designer evaluate and confirm the proposed layout. The legible sketch/site plan/aerial photo of the proposed outdoor patio must include the following:

Proposed location of the outdoor patio and surrounding area (including dimensions and floor area) including:

• table/seating locations
• occupancy loads
• entrance/exit locations from patio
• location of fencing/ropes which separate the patio area from the pedestrian areas
• location of any landscaping features (ex. patio sunshade/umbrellas)
• location of any proposed exterior patio lighting. Exterior lighting should not adversely impact the enjoyment of adjacent properties or create a visual or physical distraction to the travelling public on the sidewalk or roadway
• any municipal furniture or infrastructure that would be impacted by the patio
• the building location in relation to the proposed outdoor patio
• the location of all emergency access routes, and associated fire connections, and fire extinguishers where applicable
• the location of all pedestrian circulation routes (walkways/sidewalks) and the width of these routes
• the dimensions of the patios to the lot lines and sidewalks
• the number and location of any parking spaces and/or loading/delivery spaces to be removed to facilitate the expansion or creation of an outdoor patio. (Note:  Should any accessible parking spaces be temporarily removed, the municipality will be looking for accessible parking spaces to be accommodated elsewhere on the subject property.)
• height and type of fencing (i.e.: snow, metal, wood) as the proposed extended area must be easily distinguishable from other areas to which the proposed outdoor patio does not apply.
• elements that make patio visible to traffic, including signage and reflectors
• location of jersey barriers (or equivalent), if applicable 

• Fill out the application above and submit required documents.
• Municipal staff will be in touch to discuss your application and inquire about any missing information.
• If your proposed patio includes a structure, you may need a building permit.
• Applications will be processed within 30 days.

This application process is for businesses looking to have a temporary patio installed on Municipal property (sidewalk/street), or for any licenced establishment (business with an approved AGCO liquor licence) looking to have a temporary extension of their liquor licence (ex. sell liquor on an outdoor patio).  

For those that do not fall under this application, to proceed with an outdoor patio, confirm a patio is permitted within the Municipal Zoning By-Law, Building Code Act, 1992 and complies with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. For more information contact the building department, building@southhuron.ca.