Outdoor Dining
The Outdoor Dining Program allows eating establishments or coffee shops to establish temporary seasonal patios. This program include use of on-street parking spaces along municipal streets, municipal parking lots and private property. The program became permanent in March 2023, allowing pop-up patios from April 15 to Oct. 15. If you are interested in operating an outdoor dining space adjacent to your existing business you can find the requirements and apply below.
All patios and sidewalk “bump outs” must be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the City of Woodstock.
How to Apply
Please review the guidelines below for Outdoor Dining and the Temporary Patio Extension Guidelines prior to completing the application form. Once you have completed the application, please submit to the City of Woodstock Economic Development Office along with the required patio drawings. Applications are encouraged to be completed online but can be submitted via email or deposited in the mail slot at City Hall next to the Reeve Street entrance.
Application Fee, use of Municipal Land
The application fee for patios on municipal land is $150. This is a one-time cost for the initial application.
Annual Seasonal License Fee, use of Municipal Land
The annual seasonal license fee is $25 per square meter ($2.3 per square foot).
Application Fee, Private Property
The application fee for patios on private property is $50.
Annual Seasonal License Fee, Private Property
There is no annual seasonal license fee for private property.
Other Resources
Technical documents referenced in the Pop-up Patio Guidelines can be found at the links below.
- City of Woodstock Accessibility Technical Standards
- Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies & Environment (GAAETS) Illustrated Technical Guide to the Accessibility of Standard for the Design of Public Spaces
Contact Us
Woodstock Economic Development
City of Woodstock
500 Dundas Street, P.O. Box 1539
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-2382 Ext. 2115
Fax: 519-539-3275