Patio and Merchandise Permits
RESTAURANTS AND BARS MAY OPEN FOR DINING IN OUTDOOR AREAS WITH APPROVAL FROM THE TOWN OF COBOURG.
The Town of Cobourg permits established restaurants to apply to operate an Outdoor Patio or Temporary Outdoor Patio Extension, or Small Patio Display, on municipal property from March to October of every year with Municipal Approval.
Restaurants and Bars that are not on Municipal Property may still require Municipal Approval for their new and existing Outdoor Patios.
Please be aware of safety issues with patio heaters. Here are the TSSA Safety Guidelines.
Outdoor Patio Permits
Outdoor Patio Permit By-law #022-2002
Please note previously permitted outdoor patios and temporary outdoor patios require annual renewals and are not automatic.
If you already have an existing, previously approved, Outdoor Patio as part of your business, with no extensions to the space AND your Outdoor Patio is NOT on municipally owned property, you do not need additional Municipal Approval, providing you comply with all existing Federal, Provincial, and Health Department Guidelines and Requirements.
Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions
Permit Fees: $250
Restaurants and bars can apply for a temporary extension to their outdoor areas.
Temporary Outdoor Patio Extension Checklist
The AGCO has given municipalities the authority to extend Alcohol Licence for Temporary Outdoor Patio Extensions.
Should you wish an extension to your Outdoor Patio, you WILL require Municipal Approval.
Restaurants that wish an extension to their Outdoor Patios on Municipal or Private Property, will need to complete and submit the following Application with requirements and acknowledgement that they have read and understood the applicable documentation to obtain Municipal Approval.
Operating schedule: March 1 through to October 15, of current year.
Applications can be submitted through Cloudpermit.ca
Small Patio Display Permits
Permit Fees: $150
Restaurants may also apply to operate a smaller sized temporary patio display on municipal property. This Small Patio Display cannot exceed the maximum of two tables and six chairs. Alcohol is NOT permitted to be served on Small Patio Displays. Applicants must apply for a Renewal annually.
Applications can be submitted through Cloudpermit.ca
Merchandise Display Permits
Permit Fees: $250
The Town of Cobourg also permits established businesses to apply to display their merchandise on municipal property. Applicants must apply for a Renewal annually.
By-law 023-2016 Regulation of Merchandise and Patios on Municipal Sidewalks
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Town of Cobourg
55 King Street West
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-4301
Toll Free: 1-888-972-4301
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