Active Patio Program
Add outdoor seating or expand into outdoor spaces
Food and beverage businesses in Burnaby are able to take advantage of the spring and summer weather by adding outdoor seating or expanding their outdoor spaces to create a vibrant, outdoor environment through the Active Patio Program.
The Active Patio Program allows businesses to expand their outdoor spaces for customers to enjoy while helping to make Burnaby’s streets even more vibrant.
This program aligns with the vision, goals and policies in Connecting Burnaby, Burnaby’s Transportation Plan.
Read the Active Patio Program guideline below to find information about fees and operational and accessibility considerations.
What types of patios are permitted?
Businesses can apply for 3 types of patios. Each type of patio has specific operational conditions—read the Active Patio Program guidelines for more information.
Sidewalk patios are located on the sidewalk adjacent to the business address.
Boulevard patios are located in the boulevard space on the sidewalk, offset from the business address.
Curbside patios are located next to the curb and in the parking lane.
Apply for a permit
- Apply for your Active Patio Permit online, and submit all required documents by logging into Burnaby's My Permits Portal.
- Complete and upload the standard Certificate of Insurance (COI) form through My Permits Portal.
- An invoice for the application fee will be issued after your application submission.
- We will review your application, and if successful, issue an Active Patio Permit along with an invoice for the occupancy fee.
Have questions?
Contact us at [email protected].