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Reopening for another season?
You must re-apply if your patio will be fully or partly on City property, even if you were granted approval for any previous year. For seasonal patios, City property refers to a public sidewalk, a section of public roadway, or both. If approved, all patio infrastructure on City property must be removed by September 30th of the current calendar year.
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Patio guide: On both private and City property
Before you apply:
Before submitting your application, it is recommended that you:
- Contact neighbours who may be affected to identify any potential concerns with your plan for an outdoor patio space.
- Obtain or confirm you have Commercial General Liability Insurance with the City of Medicine Hat listed as an “Additional Insured” with a minimum of $2,000,000 coverage.
- Confirm that your proposed service meets relevant Alberta Health food regulations
- If serving alcohol, confirm with AGLC that your proposed service meets regulations
Prepare drawing(s)
- It is preferred that the drawings be professionally (draftsperson) produced, although it may not be necessary.
- Neat drawings with accurate and complete information are required.
- Scan the drawings (or take very clear photos of them) and save as PDF or JPG.
See examples below:
See example drawings
1- Apply for Development Permit:
- Apply a minimum of 10 business days in advance of your intended opening date (extended period may be required for Roads Dept. review and Safety Codes review).
- Apply for a Development Permit for a seasonal patio by using ePermit.
- You will be prompted to create a new account, if you do not have one.
- Have your digitized drawings ready and attach them when prompted.
Apply online
New to ePermit?
See user guide
2 - Apply for Public Roads approval:
- Apply a minimum of 10 business days in advance of your intended opening date (extended period may be required for Safety Codes review).
- Complete the PDF application form and save it.
- Email the completed form to Municipal Works for review (email address on form).
- Have your digitized drawings ready. Attach them with your email when you submit the form.
Apply now
Approval process
1) A City Planner will review your application and will contact you. We may ask for clarity on certain points. Development Permit approval will be granted once all conditions are met. Although it depends on the desired features of the project, you will likely be directed to apply for a Building Permit.
2) If required, you will apply for a Building Permit. Safety Codes will review your application and will contact you. Building Permit approval will be granted once all conditions are met.
3) The City Roads Department (Municipal Works) will review your application and will contact you regarding the portion that is on City property. We may ask for clarity on certain points. Approval will be granted once all conditions are met.
Re-opening for another season?
If your patio is re-opening for another season, you must still re-apply for Public Roads approval. The City Roads Department (Municipal Works) will review your application and will contact you. We may ask for clarity on certain points. Approval will be granted once all conditions are met.
If your patio is re-opening for another season, you do not need to re-apply for a Development Permit if this was approved in a previous year. Refer to your previous permits and adhere to the conditions. However, you must re-apply for a Development Permit if there are significant changes planned for the patio space.
Contact us if you have questions.
