Outdoor Commercial Use Patio

The Town considers the establishment of outdoor commercial patios on a seasonal basis to be advantageous to the vitality of the downtown core. The Town has developed a streamlined application process and set of minimum standards for outdoor commercial patios to support and encourage private investment.

Please ensure you have read the Outdoor Commercial Use Patio Policy prior to completing the application: Outdoor Commercial Use Patio Policy 

This application is required for the following types of outdoor comercial patios: 

  • Temporary patios for licensed establishments on both private and public property throughout the municipality (as required by the Liquor License and Control Act).
  • Temporary commercial and other use on municipally owned sidewalks and road allowances in the commercially zoned areas of Deep River.

Please complete the fillable application form (form below), save the completed form and submit to: townmail@deepriver.ca

Fillable Application 

To submit a paper copy:

Print application form here: Printable Application 

Submission can be mailed or hand delivered to:  

Outdoor Commercial Patio Application

ATTN: Administration Department

100 Deep River Road, PO Box 400

Deep River, K0J 1P0

Once approved, permits for the outdoor use of sidewalks and private property are valid for the full calendar year; permits for on-street parking use are valid only for the period between May 15th and October 15th (all works are required to be removed from on-street parking by October 20th)