To help support hospitality sector workers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government allowed restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff.
The Government of Ontario amended Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 establishing a new framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios), which took effect on January 1, 2023.
Please note that patios intended to be used to serve alcoholic beverages may only be created or expanded if the establishment is already licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Any approval issued as a result of this permit application will expire on the date specified within the approval.
To ensure you have all information necessary to apply, review the submission requirements listed in our Termporary Patio Protocol found on our Economic Development page.
Please ensure you answer all questions and upload all materials requested. Once received, Development Services staff will review for completeness.
You will be contacted if additional information is required or when approval has been granted. Further communication will be required with respect to arranging an inspection of the premesis.
