Patio & Retail Display Permit Request Form

Are you a business located in the Downtown looking to install a patio or to display your merchandise on the sidewalk? 

The Boulevard Encroachment Permit By-law provides opportunity to businesses in the Downtown to install a patio on the sidewalk and/or on-street parking area and for retail businesses to display their merchandise on the sidewalk if a permit is obtained from the municipality. For more information, please visit https://www.collingwood.ca/patios.

All encroachments run from May 1 (contingent on weather forecasting and completion of spring maintenance and inspection of the sidewalks and roadways) to October 15. To operate and maintain your patio or merchandise display on the public sidewalk after this time period, a winter permit is required. Winter permit applications must meet minimum maintenance standards for snow removal and are subject to the approval of Public Works.  

If you are ready to apply, complete the webform below.  A PDF version of the application form is also available here: Boulevard Encroachment Application Form. **Please allow a minimum of two weeks to process your application. 

Permit Fees
*all applicable licensing fees will be invoiced upon approval of your application

Retail Merchandise Display - Annual License $80
Sidewalk Cafe - Annual License $80
Sidewalk Patio - Annual License $150
On-street Patio - Annual License $350

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