The process for obtaining a patio permit differs depending on the business location.
Downtown Patios
Interested business owners are asked to contact the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area (BIA) (pre-approval from the BIA is required). Non-compliance of municipal regulations and by-laws could result in permits being revoked or further conditions being added to the permits.
Downtown Patio Application Process
To apply for an Outdoor Patio, please complete in full and sign the Outdoor Patio Application. To ensure all information is provided and complete, please refer to the Outdoor Patio Checklist and Fee Schedule.
The following inspections, approvals, and documentation must be provided at the time of application:
- HEALTH UNIT – CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION (15 Sperling Drive, 705-721-7330)
- COPY OF LIQUOR LICENCE FOR PATIO AREA, if applicable
- COPY OF LIQUOR LICENCE QUESTIONNAIRE – This can also be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall.
- SITE PLAN OF OUTDOOR PATIO INCLUDING TEMPORARY SIDEWALK AND ACCESSIBILITY
- SECURITY: COPY OF CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE - General Liability Insurance from an insurer licensed in the province of Ontario for $2 million per occurrence with an aggregate limit of no less than $5 million to the Corporation of the City of Barrie against any liability for property damage or personal injury, negligence including death which may arise from the applicants operations under this agreement. The Corporation of the City of Barrie must be included as an “Additional Named Insured”. In addition the Commercial General Liability shall contain Cross Liability and Severability Clauses and Products & Completed Operations coverage including a standard contractual liability endorsement.
Other Patios
Businesses located outside of the Downtown Barrie BIA that are interested in applying for a patio permit can contact Enforcement Services at enforcement.services@barrie.ca, by phone at 705-739-4241 or in person at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive.
Hours of operation for patios on private property are governed under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Related Permits & Licences
Business owners interested in obtaining a liquor licence for the outdoor patio will require licence approval from the AGCO. This is a separate process to be undertaken by the applicant. As a prerequisite, the applicant is required to complete the City's liquor licence questionnaire.