Seasonal Outdoor Patios
To support the local hospitality industry, the City has introduced a permanent seasonal outdoor patio program that will allow licensed Eating Establishments and Banquet halls to set up temporary patios from April 1 until November 1 every year.
Seasonal patios are different from permanent year-round outdoor dining spaces you may see throughout Vaughan. Permanent outdoor patios are governed by a different set of rules and regulations; they must meet additional zoning requirements and receive site-specific approval. Seasonal outdoor patios are similar to the temporary outdoor patio program the City introduced as a measure to support businesses during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and are temporary patio structures on private property, like in plaza parking lots, that are only permitted from April 1 until November 1, annually.
How to Apply for a Seasonal Outdoor Patio
Eating Establishment and Banquet Hall operators must complete the Seasonal Outdoor Patio Application and submit it with all required documents, and $200 endorsement fee.
Options to apply
- In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
- Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.
By e-mail to:
bylaw.licensing@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.
Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number
for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.
What are the Regulations for Seasonal Outdoor Patios?
Click on the items below for answers to frequently asked questions regarding seasonal outdoor patios. For more information, please refer to the by-law, or contact By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services at bylaw@vaughan.ca or 905-832-2281.