The Temporary Outdoor Patios During COVID-19 Recovery program is now the Seasonal Temporary Commercial Patio Program. This new program is in place to support restaurants, bars and cafes in expanding their service area into the outdoor space adjacent to their establishment. This is a program that will run from April 1 to October 31 each year.
Update
On Monday, February 13, 2023 St. Catharines City Council approved replacing the Temporary Outdoor Patios During COVID-19 Recovery program and the Sidewalk and Curbside Patio program with a new permanent program.
The Seasonal Temporary Commercial Patio (STC Patio) Program combines these two programs with an annual application supporting STC Patios on both municipal and private property.
Applying for a temporary patio
Applications will open in March.
Send questions to TemporaryPatios@stcatharines.ca.