Sidewalk Patio Application Conditions:
1) The Applicant: The patio application must be in the name of the legal owner of the business, and signed by the authorized representative(s) of the business. The patio applicant is required to enter into a patio encroachment / licensing agreement prepared by the City of Waterloo and must have authorization from the property owner if the business occupying the building is a tenant. This agreement must be completed and acknowledged by the City prior to installation of the patio
2) Patio Application Submission: A complete patio application form must be submitted to the City of Waterloo Economic Development Division for review and processing.
3) Cost: The patio applicant is responsible for the cost to install, maintain and to remove the patio area.
4) Duration: All patios shall be regulated on a seasonal basis during the period commencing April 1 to October 31 or as set out in the patio encroachment / licensing agreement subject to weather conditions.
5) Installation: In all cases, the patio applicant is responsible to maintain the patio installation in a safe condition and to ensure patio furniture and fencing is in good working condition and does not damage public property.
6) Maintenance: The patio applicant is responsible to maintain the patio area in original site condition and will be required to remove all furniture and equipment following the patio season deadline.
7) Responsibility: The patio applicant is responsible to maintain the patio fencing and layout in accordance with the approved patio plan.
8) Insurance: The patio applicant must provide an insurance certificate showing proof of liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000 for an unlicensed patio Corporation of the City of Waterloo (and “The Regional Municipality of Waterloo” if located on a Regional Road) as additional insured with respect to the encroachment. Insurance requirements may be changed from time to time as determined by the City.
9) Fees: The patio application form is subject to the applicable fees established in the City of Waterloo Fees and Charges By-Law.
10) Patio Encroachment / Licensing Agreement: The property owner is required to enter into a patio encroachment / licensing agreement with The Corporation of The City of Waterloo. This agreement shall establish the performance standards for a sidewalk patio and may be subject to Regional approval if the patio is located on a Regional Road and to a Master Licensing Agreement between the City and Region. The City of Waterloo reserves the right to terminate the encroachment / licensing agreement at any time.
11) Applicable Legislation: It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the patio operation is in compliance at all times with all applicable legislation, including but not limited to, any Orders and public health recommendations, Health and Safety legislation, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Ontario Building Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and all municipal by-laws.
12) Inspection: The patio area may be subject to inspection and the City of Waterloo has the ability to relocate or remove the patio fencing and furniture as outlined in the patio encroachment / licensing agreement
