Temporary Patio Extension

The Town of Amherstburg has passed a By-law allowing for the use of temporary patios. Please submit the required form and all required documentation for consideration by the Town. 

• Temporary Patio Application
• Temporary Patio Information
• Temporary Patio By-law 2024-026

Additional Documents Required

PLEASE NOTE: To complete your application, you must include additional documentation. 

• Show and label the location of the existing and proposed outdoor patio expansion on a map or image showing the entire property (Google maps are acceptable; staff can provide an air photo of the property to assist you, if needed).
• Show and label the location of parking places to be removed for the proposed outdoor patio or retail sales area. Please note any accessible parking spaces or walkways, Fire Access Routes or garbage areas, fire hydrants or fire connections on the property in proximity to your proposed patio.
• Written approval of the land owner and/or landlord authorizing the creation of a temporary patio or retail sales area as specified within this application form.
• If you are proposing an extension or set up on municipal property you will be required to submit a certificate of general liability insurance naming the Town as an additional insured in the amount of $5,000,000 for licensed patios and $2,000,000 for retail sales.

Requirements for Temporary Outdoor Patios:

• Proposed temporary outdoor patios or temporary outdoor patio extension must be adjacent to the restaurant.

• No garbage routes or fires routes will be blocked by any new or expanded patios.

• Recreation or Entertainment uses are not permitted on any temporary Outdoor Patio.
• No food or drink preparation shall be permitted on temporary patios.

• A minimum barrier of 1.2m shall be installed where a patio is adjacent to vehicle movement areas.

• The design and placement of the temporary outdoor patio shall ensure that the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles is accommodated on the property in the vicinity of the outdoor patio.
• Business owners are responsible to obtain and ensure compliance with all relevant permissions including those of the AGCO and landlord.
• Fire Department connections must be unobstructed.
• Owners shall provide their liquor licence, if requested by any Officer.
• The Town of Amherstburg is authorized to inspect all temporary patios and require adjustments to the temporary outdoor patio to address compliance with these requirements and other applicable municipal and provincial regulations.
• Patios may not be established or expanded onto municipality owned lands without the consent of the Municipality. In order to obtain consent, a site drawing must be submitted illustrating the location, limits and dimensions of the temporary outdoor patio and associated features (barricades, tables, chairs). The owner of the patio business must indemnify the Municipality and provide the Municipality as an additional insured.