Effective January 1, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) amended Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 and established a new framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios).
Liquor Sales Licensees located in Municipalities must now get approval of their temporary patio from their local municipality.
Please complete this form to apply for a Temporary Patio Extension to your Liquor Sales Licence in the City of Port Colborne.
Upon submission, a response will be sent back to you confirming that we have received your application. Once your application has been approved, you will receive your approval letter by mail and email. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.
Please note: municipalities have the authority to approve temporary patios for a maximum of 8 months per calendar year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Licensing Clerk at Licensing@portcolborne.ca or 905-228-8115.
Per the AGCO, only owners of a business are permitted to apply for a liquor sales licence.
Sample Site Plan:
Use the Sample Site Plan as an example.
Please indicate in the site plan, the dimensions and location of:
I, the applicant and owner/representative of the business, hereby agree to observe and comply with the regulations set out in the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 and any amendments made hereto, which pertain to the licence for which I have made an application. This includes observing and complying with all conditions on the approval.
MFIPPA statement: All information collected on this form is subject to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used by the City of Port Colborne in determining suitability for liquor licensing. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Deputy Clerk, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 3C8, Tel: 905-228-8118.
