Private patio declaration form

If you have a small summer patio on private property, you only need to complete this declaration—you do not need to apply for a development permit.

After you submit this form, staff will confirm the information is correct and issue a zero-fee development permit.

You may operate your patio after you receive your development permit.

1. Your business information *This question is required.

Business name (as appears on your business licence)
Business address (as appears on your business licence)

2. Your information *This question is required.

First name

Last name

Email address

Street address

City

Province

Country

Postal code

If you are unable to confirm that you qualify for all of these requirements, you do not meet the eligibility criteria.

3. Confirm that you qualify for a zero-fee patio (all checkboxes must be selected). *This question is required.

Your patio is less than 25 square metres.
Any structures are less than 600 mm high.
The patio is not enclosed.
The patio is adjacent to your business.
The patio is not obstructing building entrances and exits.
The patio is not obstructing fire department connections.
The patio is entirely on your property.

4. Will you be serving liquor? *This question is required.

If serving alcohol, the private patio area must be outlined with railings or planters.

The railing or planter height must be between 0.75 metres and 1 metre high.
Bollards and chain fencing are not permitted, as they can pose a hazard to pedestrians with visual impairments.

5. Sign *This question is required.

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