Temporary Outdoor Patios

A municipality is responsible for approving a temporary outdoor patio to ensure that patios remain safe and functional. The process to review a temporary outdoor patio permit application verifies if patios comply with municipal engineering standards, the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, among other requirements. 

Requests for temporary patio permits must be submitted to the Township on the prescribed application form at least 4 weeks in advance to allow for processing timelines. 

Apply for a Temporary Outdoor Patio Permit

Starting on January 1, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will no longer accept applications or otherwise approve temporary patios for licensees located in municipalities.

• Most liquor sales licensees and manufacturers that hold a by-the-glass endorsement who want to operate a temporary patio will need municipal approval   
• 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)
• Temporary patios may only operate for a maximum of eight months per calendar year