Requirements for all locations

  • Outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés must have a business licence or registration issued by the City of Greater Sudbury.
  • Outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés must provide confirmation that all licensing requirements normally required to operate their business have been met (e.g. Fire Services, Public Health, Liquor Licence etc.)
  • Business owners must provide a Certificate of insurance of $2 million naming the City of Greater Sudbury as 3rd Party Insured when operating on a public road allowance.
  • All businesses must follow Public Health requirements..
  • Outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés must provide access to indoor washrooms for both patrons and staff.
  • Outdoor speakers and/or sound systems are not permitted.
  • Smoking is not permitted in spaces occupied by outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés. All requirements of the Smoke Free Ontario Act must be maintained.
  • Exterior signs must adhere to the City of Greater Sudbury Sign Bylaw.
  • Applicants must agree to abide by all other pertinent municipal bylaws.
  • The City of Greater Sudbury has the right to suspend permissions based on unresolved complaints.