Outdoor Patios

Patrons visiting at an outdoor cafe patio.

On Public Property (sidewalks/street parking):

Outdoor Cafe: Council passed a new Outdoor Café Permit Bylaw in 2019 to encourage additional use of the public space.  Schedule A of Bylaw 1866 provides a map of where public space may be used for outdoor Café’s.

  • Outdoor Cafes can be large or small. 
  • Small Outdoor Cafes will provide an option for businesses to place a small eating area on the sidewalk up to two tables.  See Small Outdoor Café Application 
  • Large Outdoor Cafes can be located adjacent to the business on the sidewalk, boardwalk and/or in parking spots directly adjacent to the business, depending on width of the sidewalk.  See Large Outdoor Café Application.
  • Application fees of $25 for small outdoor cafes and $100 for large outdoor cafes, plus building permit fees for large.
  • No limit on the number of Outdoor Cafes within the designated Outdoor Cafe area (See Schedule A of Bylaw 1866). 
  • Ensure a minimum width of 1.5 meters is maintained for pedestrian movement on sidewalks.
  • Allows for outdoor heaters and heat lamps, for Large Outdoor Cafes only, that meet safety requirements.
  • Allows for music in accordance with the Noise Bylaw.