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Outdoor Patio

You need a patio permit in order to operate a outdoor patio establishment in the Town of Shelburne.

Please complete the Outdoor Patio & Cafe Application Form and submit it to the Clerk at Town Hall:

clerk@shekburne.ca

203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON
L9W 3K7

Should a new sign be required for your restaurant, you must apply for a Sign Permit.

Application Details

Please include the following information with your application:

legal description of the property
owner and agent information
description of the property including current use(s) and existing structures
description of work to be undertaken (attach drawings, specifications, photographs or paint chips, where necessary)
an insurance certificate
requested start and end dates
authorization signature

It costs $100.00 to apply for a outdoor patio permit.

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