RENEW YOUR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PATIO FOR 2021
The Economic Development Department from the City of St. Catharines has requested that we share the following information with our Downtown St. Catharines business members:
Dear Business Owner / Manager,
Have you applied for or renewed your Temporary Outdoor Patio for this upcoming patio season? As a part of our efforts to support local business, the City of St. Catharines has waived Temporary Patio fees for 2021 for restaurant and bar operators to expand outdoor business areas to offset limitations on indoor dining under COVID-19 emergency orders.
Any patios that were granted a Temporary Patio Approval in 2020 are eligible for renewal for the 2021 season (renewal to expire January 1, 2022).
Patios will be renewed once the following criteria are met:
- The applicant confirms the plan will remain the same
- If any revisions are proposed, an updated Site Plan is required and will be subject to review and approval by staff (in accordance with the Guidelines)
- Has a valid business license
- The landowner
(if applicable), authorizes the extension
- The Certificate of Insurance is valid (if applicable)
- If the patio extends in front of an adjacent business, that business provides written acknowledgement / authorization (if applicable)
Complete and submit the application / related materials and direct your inquiries to temporarypatios@stcatharines.ca.
Learn more about the Temporary Outdoor Patio program here.
Thank you,
Team STC