Temporary Patio Application

Introduction/Purpose
The City of Burlington has approved temporary measures to permit temporary patios for 2023 to help businesses, restaurants and bars, recover from COVID-19. Please submit this form and the required supporting documents outlined below. City staff will review your request for a temporary patio in accordance with applicable City of Burlington regulations and the General Guidelines.

Required Documents

1. Property Map
   Include a map of the property that identifies the location(s) of your proposed outdoor patio(s) on private land or public land, including the location of any temporary tents, if applicable. Label the location of parking spaces to be removed or sidewalk space you want to use for your temporary patio and/or temporary tent. Include accessible parking spaces or walkways, Fire Access Routes, garbage areas, fire hydrants and/or fire connections on the property close to your proposed patio. A Google Map is acceptable. Staff can provide an air photo of the property, if needed. Please include dimensions and details to help expedite the process.
   
   
2. Floor Plans
   Include a floor plan that shows the seating capacity of the restaurant and any existing and proposed seating capacity for the temporary patio and/or temporary tent.
   
   
3. Landlord Approval (Required for applications on Private Lands)
   Include written approval from the landowner and/or landlord authorizing the installation of a temporary patio and include any proposed temporary tents for this application. The letter should reference the tent’s location, size and means of anchoring, if applicable.

Notice of Collection
Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, to determine the validity of a temporary patio application in Burlington. Questions about this collection can be directed to the Special Business Area Coordinator, Community Planning, City of Burlington, 426 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Z6, 905-335-7600, ex 7402.