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Patios contribute to vibrant and livable communities and help make Edmonton a place where people want to live, work and thrive.
Find information on applying for a Licence of Occupation or download the Program Guide.
The City of Edmonton’s Design and Construction Standards have changed and new streetscape areas, also called Public Realm Zones when rehabilitation improvements are scheduled, will change where a patio can be placed and the type of patio that will meet the City guidelines.
Patios must be placed and designed to conform to the new Design and Construction Standards. If streetscape improvements are completed in your area, your patio design may have to be changed to fit within the dedicated furnishing zone.
If you have a current Licence of Occupation with the City of Edmonton’s Patio Program a team member will reach out to you if a streetscape plan will affect your current patio design.
If your business has an approved Option 2, 3 or 4 License of Occupation and your fees have been paid, you can set up your patio again starting on April 1, 2026.
For approved Option 2 and 3 patios, you will need to apply for an On-Street Construction and Maintenance (OSCAM) Permit in order to set-up and take down your patio.
There are four quick-start patio design options offered through the Patio Program.
Requires a Declaration: This is a permit via acknowledgement by the business owner that they will abide by all guidelines and program requirements set by the City.
Fee: None
Place tables and chairs on the sidewalk each day to expand seating while keeping a clear path for pedestrians.
Requires a Licence of Occupation: This is a formal permit that allows the business to use the road right-of-way like sidewalk or street for patios. Patios are not to be installed or used until approval is granted through the signing of the Licence of Occupation.
Fees:
Create a patio on the street within the curb lane by repurposing parking space.
Requires a Licence of Occupation: This is a formal permit that allows the business to use the road right-of-way like sidewalk or street for patios. Patios are not to be installed or used until approval is granted through the signing of the Licence of Occupation.
Fees:
Create a patio on the sidewalk while pedestrians are accommodated on a boardwalk structure placed in the curb lane.
Requires a Licence of Occupation: This is a formal permit that allows the business to use the road right-of-way like sidewalk or street for patios. Patios are not to be installed or used until approval is granted through the signing of the Licence of Occupation.
Fee: $500 (seasonal or year-round)
Create a patio on the sidewalk while pedestrians are accommodated on the sidewalk next to the patio.
