Boulevard Encroachment Permit Request Form

*For the 2026 season, the following patio policies will apply on an interim basis while the Downtown Parking Study is underway and until parking impacts and recommendations for the downtown area are identified:

  1. Restaurants that were approved for on-street (parking space) patios on Hurontario Street in 2025 may be permitted to operate in 2026, provided that:
    • the patio operates a minimum of six (6) days per week; and
    • an equivalent number of replacement parking spaces are made available and approved by the CAO or the Director of Infrastructure.
  2. A restaurant may be permitted to obtain a Storefront Patio Permit if it was approved for a Storefront Patio Permit in 2025 or earlier.

No new permits will be issued for on-street (parking area) and storefront sidewalk patios in 2026.

Anyone wishing to use the municipal sidewalk and/or roadway to expand a patio or display merchandise available in a retail store is required to obtain a permit from the municipality prior to using the sidewalk and/or roadway for such purposes.

A permit is valid from the date of issue until October 15, or until such time as the Boulevard Encroachment By-law is repealed by Council, or as otherwise revoked or suspended, whichever is the earlier. The permit period for patios and curbside retail displays is May 1 through to October 15, with the start date contingent on weather forecasting and completion of spring maintenance and inspection of the sidewalks and roadways. Any business wishing to operate a patio outside of this timeframe is required to submit a new request form for a winter patio.

Additional conditions will apply to Boulevard Encroachment Permit holders that extend operations into the winter months and will be contained within the approved permit. The Town will not be held responsible for any damages that may result of the operation of a boulevard encroachment or from conducting winter maintenance. 

The use of portable heaters must meet the TSSA guidelines, and an inspection is required by Fire Services prior to their use.

For more information please visit https://www.collingwood.ca/development-growth-economy/economic-development/temporary-patio-retail-display-permits 

Applicant Information

Mailing Address (if different from above)

Encroachment Details

What are you wanting the encroachment for? (Select all the apply to you)
Annual License Fee $85
Annual License Fee $156
Annual License Fee $156
Annual License Fee $155
Annual License Fee $365
Annual License Fee $85
Annual License Fee $85

*For the 2026 season, the following patio policies will apply on an interim basis while the Downtown Parking Study is underway and until parking impacts and recommendations for the downtown area are identified:

  1. Restaurants that were approved for on-street (parking space) patios on Hurontario Street in 2025 may be permitted to operate in 2026, provided that:
    • the patio operates a minimum of six (6) days per week; and
    • an equivalent number of replacement parking spaces are made available and approved by the CAO or the Director of Infrastructure.
  2. A restaurant may be permitted to obtain a Storefront Patio Permit if it was approved for a Storefront Patio Permit in 2025 or earlier.
If you are requesting a patio, will the patio be licensed to serve alcohol?
If you are requesting a patio, is your restaurant open for at least six days a week?
Are you requesting to extend your encroachment to use a portion of the public sidewalk or on-street parking area in front of a neighbouring business?
Please refer to the Temporary Downtown Commercial Patio and Retail Merchandise Display Guidelines for details on what is required for your site plan drawing and insurance requirements.
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I confirm the following has been provided in accordance with the Temporary Downtown Commercial Patio and Retail Display Program Standards and have included the following items with my request form.
An incomplete application may result in a delay in processing your application. Please ensure your application is complete and the supporting documents contain the detail required in the Temporary Downtown Commercial Patio and Retail Merchandise Display Guidelines. 

IN THE MATTER of a request for a Boulevard Encroachment Permit, I/We certify that all of the information provided on this form and contained in the documents provided herewith is correct, insofar as I/We have knowledge of these facts;
 

AND IN THE MATTER of establishing the Boulevard Encroachment, I/We agree to comply with all federal and provincial laws, as well as all municipal by-laws, which includes, without limitation, any statute, regulation, order, guideline, policy, code, ordinance rule, as well as principle of common law or equity.

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