Requirements in Downtown Sudbury

Where possible, outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés are permitted to occupy the full width of the sidewalk.
Outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés are permitted directly in front and/or along the side (in the case of a corner lot) of the business location.
Outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés may extend beyond the business location to an adjacent business with the written permission of the adjacent property owner.
On-street parking may be used for outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés with the approval of the City of Greater Sudbury.
• A portable fence at least one metre high must clearly delineate the area on the sidewalk being used. The fence must be affixed to the ground without damage to public property or underground utilities.
Access to Parking Pay Stations must remain available.
Outdoor patios, sidewalk retail and cafés are not permitted within 6 metres of a traffic intersection or public laneway without written permission of the City of Greater Sudbury.
Fixtures cannot be permanent and must be removed at the end of each business day.
The minimum clearance of a canopy overhang must be 2.45 metres. Only canopies that can be removed daily or rolled back to the building are permitted.
At the end of each business day, the business is required to clean (sweep & wash) the entire sidewalk in and around the outdoor area and remove debris to a covered refuse receptacle.