Ready for Patio Season
Last summer the City of Mississauga introduced a Temporary Use Zoning By-law to allow patios in Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and other areas where restaurants have direct street frontage.
This year the City will continue this program and Mississauga restaurants and bars with a valid 2021 business license can temporarily expand outdoor seating and dining areas provided they comply with City requirements and meet COVID-19 safety regulations and guidelines for patrons and staff.
Mississauga, as part of the Region of Peel, is in the Grey-Lockdown Zone of the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework that was adjusted to allow outdoor dining, effective Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
Temporary Patios on Public Lands
Temporary patios proposed on the City’s municipal road right-of-way or a municipal parking lot, will require a Temporary Patio Permit. Restaurants can apply online. A dedicated staff team is in place to review applications as soon as they are received.
Temporary Patios on Private Lands
For temporary patios on private lands, patios must adhere to design requirements and comply with applicable zoning regulations.
Restaurants should seek the permission of the owner or property manager prior to installation.
All local businesses must adhere to guidelines from the Province of Ontario and the Region of Peel. New resources are available to support businesses reopen and recover at mississauga.ca/business-covid-19.
Contact us
If you need more information or have questions about temporary patio permits, email temporarypatio@mississauga.ca or call 905-615-3200 ext.5593.
