Outdoor Patio

Fees

It costs $150.00 to apply for a outdoor patio permit.

General conditions and guidelines

Outdoor Patios must meet the general conditions set out in the Outdoor Patio & Café By-law, such as:

• an outdoor boulevard café may be located partially or entirely on the sidewalk or next to an eating establishment
• an outdoor boulevard café must be associated and accessory to an eating establishment, restaurant or food store that is permitted by Shelburne's zoning by-law
• music is not allowed at outdoor boulevard cafes
• the Town must be able to access the sidewalk or boulevard if repairs or maintenance are required
• all emergency accesses and exits marked on the approved plan must be maintained
• you must have liability insurance of at least $2 million and name the Town of Shelburne as an additional insured
• boulevard cafes cannot block pedestrian traffic (a minimum 1.5-metre wide pathway must remain clear and free on the sidewalk at all times)
• boulevard cafes must be enclosed by a fence or railing that must be between 0.9 metres and 1.2 metres in height (if alcohol is served, please see the guidelines set out by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
• a fence associated with a boulevard café shall not obstruct the sightlines at the intersection of two streets
• no permanent structures are permitted as part of a boulevard café
• all elements of a boulevard café (fencing, tables, chairs, heaters, etc.) must be removed from the sidewalk at the termination of the permit
• all lighting associated with a boulevard café must be directed away from residential areas, other properties and streets