Patio Permits

DINE@GRIMSBY

Outdoor Dining Patio/Retail Sales Area Encroachment Program

Dine@Grimsby Team aims to provide outdoor dining areas to help some restaurants and bars create a dynamic dining experience for patrons and still adhere to provincial guidelines on patios during the summer/fall seasons.

As part of the Town's ongoing commitment to support economic recovery due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Grimsby Council has approved Town staff to assess and issue Outdoor Dining Patio Area Encroachment Permits to ease the process required to temporarily expand businesses to patio areas on some public and private properties.

Here's how to start your Outdoor Dining Patio/Retail Sales Area application:

1. To begin the process, contact the Public Works department's general mailbox at pw-general@grimsby.ca 
2. Review the following pertinent criteria prior to completing and submitting your application:
   • Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - ensure your liquor licence includes your patio.
3. If your dining establishment is on private property and you are a tenant, you must contact the Building Department for an application, plans, requirements, and a permit. 
   • Contact (905) 309-2022.
4. Prepare a detailed site plan of the proposed Outdoor Dining Patio/Retail Sales Area Encroachment.  Please review Schedule A for patio requirements, guidelines, responsibilities and restrictions and proceed to complete the application Form. (patio application form is available in an alternate format, upon request).
5. The following forms must be completed: 
   • Outdoor Dining Patio/Retail Sales Area Encroachment form
     • include detailed site plan per Schedule A, with submission
   • Letter of Indemnity
   • Current/valid insurance policy co-insuring the Town of Grimsby 
   • Owner / Landlord Consent form
6. Ensure all required forms are completed and submit with the application:
   1. Submit site plan to pw-general@grimsby.ca and allow a seven-day review process.
      Once plan is approved, applicant will be notified and advised to proceed to step two. 
   2. Submit application, stamped approved plan, valid insurance policy (Town co-insured), Letter of Indemnity and if required, a consent form from the owner or landlord to pw-general@grimsby.ca 

Permitted usage

Patio permits allow usage until October 31 this year. Tables and chairs can only be placed once your permit is approved with all required documents and a valid insurance policy has been received.  

All patio furnishing must be removed no later than 7 a.m. on November 1. 

Questions

Please contact the Public Works department at pw-general@grimsby.ca