The Town of Oakville’s Commercial Recovery Initiative will continue into 2022 for the temporary installation of seasonal patios, bistros, and merchandising spaces on public and private lands. This program continues to support the town-wide reopening of commercial businesses in a practical and safe manner.
Patio season is now closed
Patio set-up may now start. The seasonal patio program will end on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 and all enclosures and furnishing must removed.
With the 2022 patio season beginning in early spring and extending into early winter, any proposed heating devices and tents/structures must comply with the Covered and Heated Patio Requirements and Guidelines. It is important to note that certain tents/structures may require a separate review process and building permit. Please connect with the patio team by email at patios@oakville.ca to discuss your proposal.
How to apply
Whether a returning participant from the 2021 program or a new applicant, please email the following materials to patios@oakville.ca and include your business name in the subject line:
- Completed 2022 patio application form
- use of town lands (pdf) - for boulevard, on-street parking spaces etc.
- use on private sites (pdf) - for walkways, parking area, landscaping etc.
- Copy of your Certificate of Insurance, which demonstrates:
- Third party liability coverage with an insurance company acceptable to the Town of Oakville, in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in total and in the minimum amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) for each occurrence and containing provisions satisfactory to the town, naming the town as an additional insured and being non-cancellable by the insurance company without reasonable written notice to the town.
- The coverage must be valid throughout the 2022 patio season.
- Drawing or marked-up photograph of the proposed area for the patio, bistro or outdoor use. Please include dimensions and details to speed up the process.
Processing the application
The patio team will review the submission and begin processing the permit/agreement. This includes:
- consultations and possible site visit by the patio team for new patios or those proposing modifications to a patio/bistro approved in the 2021 Patio Season
- preparation of an encroachment permit or use agreement, which will be emailed to the applicant for signatures
- the agreement signed and returned to patios@oakville.ca prior to commencing any installation or operation of the patio/bistro
Important notes
- Application fees related to processing patio permits have been waived again for this year.
- All patios must have a valid Town of Oakville permit/agreement prior to their installation, set-up, and operation.
- While town permits will be issued for the use of the space, applicants must comply with provincial and regional directives and regulations, including
- Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO)
- Ontario Building Code (OBC) for structures, including tents for weather protection
- Region of Halton Public Health
Questions?
Please reach out to patios@oakville.ca or contact Service Oakville at 905-845-6601 or service@oakville.ca to connect you with the patio team.