The City of Grande Prairie's Sidewalk Patio Program is designed to enhance the vibrancy of our community by offering residents and visitors a safe, inviting, and enjoyable outdoor dining experience. We believe that well-designed patios contribute to the overall aesthetics of our City streets while ensuring pedestrian accessibility.
Restaurants, bars, and cafes are invited to plan their patios using the City's streets and sidewalks. Choose from the four options provided and create a lively outdoor space for your customers.
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Patio Options
Option 1: Small Sidewalk Patio
Requirements: Place tables and chairs on the sidewalk to expand seating while keeping a clear path for pedestrians.
- Patio furnishings (tables and chairs) must be taken in and out each business day.
- The Patio area cannot be enclosed by railings or barriers.
- No umbrellas, heaters or string lighting are permitted.
- Must maintain a clear and accessible 2m wide path on the sidewalk for pedestrians of all abilities.
- Can be operated as a seasonal Patio or a year-round Patio.
Option 2: Parklet Patio
Requirements: Place tables and chairs on the sidewalk to expand seating while keeping a clear path for pedestrians.
- Patios can be developed on a platform that is level with the sidewalk or placed directly on the street.
- Parklet Patios must include a guard around the perimeter in accordance with section 8 of the Sidewalk Patio Program Requirements and concrete barrier(s) for temporary traffic control.
- Businesses are responsible for ensuring the Parklet Patio is accessible which may include supplying curb ramps into the Patio area if it is directly on the street.
- The Patio can be furnished with tables, chairs, umbrellas, heaters, string lighting and planters.
- In case of an Emergency all Patio furnishings must be fully removable within twenty-four (24) hours for maintenance, events, or other activities by the City and the utility providers.
- This type of Patio can be operated as a seasonal Patio or a year-round Patio.
Option 3: Full Sidewalk Patio with Re-Routed Sidewalk
Requirements: Create a Patio on the sidewalk while pedestrians are accommodated on a re-routed sidewalk in the curb lane.
- Businesses are responsible for supplying a boardwalk sidewalk structure or a safe re-routed pedestrian walkway depending on the curb height for people of all accessibilities in the curb lane.
- Boardwalk structures/Re-Routed pedestrian walkways and the Patio area must include a guard and Patio railing around the perimeter in accordance with section 8 of the Sidewalk Patio Program Requirements and concrete barrier(s) for temporary traffic control.
- Patios can be furnished with tables, chairs, umbrellas, heaters, string lighting and planters.
- In case of an Emergency all boardwalk structures and Patio furnishings must be fully removable within twenty-four (24) hours for maintenance, events or other activities by the City and the utility providers.
- This type of Patio can be operated as a seasonal or a year-round
Option 4: Partial Sidewalk Patio (no boardwalk sidewalk)
Requirements: Create a Patio on the sidewalk while pedestrians are accommodated on the sidewalk next to the Patio.
- Patios must include a Patio rail system around the perimeter in accordance with section 8 of the Sidewalk Patio Program Requirements .
- This option is only available where the sidewalk is wide enough to accommodate both the Patio and a 2m clear path for pedestrians.
- Patios can be furnished with tables, chairs, umbrellas, heaters, string lighting and planters.
- In case of an Emergency all railings and Patio furnishings must be fully removable within twenty-four (24) hours in case the City requires maintenance, events or other activities.
This type of Patio can be operated as a seasonal or a year-round Patio.
