Central Area Patio Licence Applications Now Open for 2026 Patio Season

Peterborough, ON – Patio Licence applications are now open for the City of Peterborough’s annual patio program. 

The patio program creates the opportunity for more patio and pedestrian space in the City’s Central Area. This year marks the fifth year of this program. 

The program includes:  

• Allowing businesses on George, Water and Charlotte streets to use on-street parking spaces for additional outdoor business/patio space. 

• Maintaining the existing two vehicular travel lanes and cycling lanes on George and Water streets.  

• Reducing Hunter Street West to a one-lane, one-way street to expand pedestrian space and available patio areas. 

• Maintaining Charlotte Street as a two-way, two-lane street, while allowing for patios in on-street parking spaces through the patio permit process. 

• The use of decorative fencing and planters to delineate between the new pedestrian areas, expanded/on-street patios and vehicular traffic lanes. 

• The program has been expanded to allow businesses in East City along Hunter Street East to operate a patio on a portion of the city sidewalks. 

• A non-refundable $400 application fee. 

Patio Licences are required for all individuals, partnerships or corporations who are proposing to place a patio on City-owned property.  

To apply for a patio licence, visit the City’s Application, Licenses and Permits webpage for more information on the application process. Applicants can submit an application, permit fee and supporting documents through the City’s website.