A permit to build a commercial terrace remains valid year after year. It is renewed automatically, except if :

• the permit is revoked by the city, in which case a new permit application must be submitted
• you have submitted a request to stop using the terrace and the terrace has been dismantled
• the location of the terrace or its area changes
• there is a change of operator in the establishment, in which case you must go directly to the permit counter to request a change of operator for a nominal fee

You will continue to pay the rent (or seasonal public property occupancy fee) annually, calculated based on the area occupied by the terrace and the assessment roll in force. 

You must pay the rent in a single instalment. The rent is calculated from May 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice at the beginning of the season.

You may be asked to provide proof of third-party liability insurance coverage of $2 million, valid for the occupancy period.

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You must renew your permit annually, before the beginning of the season. In order to do so, you must:

• Apply for a renewal by e-mail.

• Complete the renewal form and provide the necessary documentation.

• Pay the permit fee and the rent.

You are required to have met all the regulatory requirements during the previous year.

The proposed terrace must be identical to the terrace described in the plans submitted the previous year. 

If there are changes, you must submit a new application, regardless of what those changes are.

You will continue to pay a rent (or annual seasonal public property occupancy fee).

The payment must be made in a single instalment. It is calculated from May 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice in the mail at the beginning of the season.

Permit: $99
Rent: 15 per cent of the value of the area occupied by the terrace

The invoice will include the sum total of these two amounts.

The permit cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application for a permit each year.

The permit to build a commercial terrace remains valid year after year, except if:

• the permit is revoked by the city, in which case a new permit application  must be submitted
• you have submitted a request to stop using the terrace and the terrace has been dismantled
• you intend to change the terrace in relation to the plan authorized at the time of issuance of the permit, or you are a new operator, in which case you must submit a new application

You will continue to pay a rent (or annual seasonal public property occupancy fee), calculated based on the area occupied by the terrace and the assessment roll in force, as well as the number of days of occupancy.

You must pay the rent at the permit counter in a single instalment, before the terrace is built.

You must renew your permit annually.

In order to do so, you must complete the form online and submit it with the required documents.

Due to the high number of applications, you are advised to submit your application at least one month before the start of the period of operation of the terrace.

The renewal is free of charge.

If there is a change of operator or a change in the initial plans for the terrace, you must submit a new application.

From April 15 to October 15

You must renew your permit annually. In order to do so, you must:

• complete the form online with the required documents.
• send a cheque by mail to pay the fees.

The occupancy fees are fixed for entire seasonal period. In the event of an occupancy during only part of this period, the fee amounts are prorated to the number of days of occupancy during the 200-day seasonal period. The fees are non-taxable and non-refundable.

• By-law concerning seasonal public property occupancy for purposes of operating a sidewalk café (in French)

This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.

You must renew your permit annually and confirm that no changes have been made.

The permit renewal is free of charge.

If changes in area or materials are made, you must submit a new application.

If only the name of operator changes, you must submit an application to change the identity of the permit holder.

If you do not want to renew your permit and the terrace has been dismantled, you must advise the counter before the beginning of the season.

You must pay the annual seasonal public property occupancy fee (rent) in a single instalment. The fee will be calculated from April 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice in the mail at the beginning of the season.

You must renew your permit annually.

In order to do so, you must complete the form online or at the counter and provide the required documents.
The permit renewal is free of charge.

The permit cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application for a permit each year.

This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.

You must renew your permit annually and confirm that no changes have been made.
If changes in area or materials are made, you must submit a new application.
If only the name of operator changes, you must submit an application to change the identity of the permit holder.
If you do not want to renew your permit and the terrace has been dismantled, you must advise the counter before the beginning of the season.

You will continue to pay the annual rent (or seasonal public property occupancy fee). 

You must pay the rent in a single instalment. The rent is calculated from May 1 to October 31. You will receive an invoice at the beginning of the season.

Taxes are included.

Additional fees may apply if the terrace occupies part of a private property.

You must renew your permit annually. In order to do so, you must:

1. complete the renewal application online or at the permit counter
2. sign an agreement, then pay the permit application fee and the rent (seasonal terraces only) at the permit counter

Your permit will only be renewed if, in the previous year, you met all the requirements established by the borough.

In addition, every aspect of your terrace layout must resemble the plan that was authorized in the previous year.

If you are a new operator and you intend to keep the terrace as is, you can simply submit an application with a change of operator.

If there are changes (new arrangement, area, materials), you must submit a new application for a permit.

Operating period

Seasonal terrace

From May 1 to October  31.

Pop-up terrace

Throughout the year, with certain conditions.

Taxes are included. No amount is refundable.

This borough does not authorize commercial terraces on public property.

The permit cannot be renewed. You must submit a new application for a permit each year.

A commercial terrace permit is only valid for a specific period of time and renewal must be applied for at the beginning of each year.

The layout must be identical to that of the previous year.

$50

No annual rent will be charged in 2022.

You must renew your permit annually, online or at the counter, and confirm that no changes have been made. 

If there have been changes, you must submit a new application for a permit, regardless of what those changes are.

If you do not want to renew your permit and the terrace has been dismantled, you must advise the counter before the beginning of the season.

You must pay the seasonal public property occupancy fee (rent) annually,  in a single instalment. It is calculated from May 1 to October 31.

There is no charge for the identical renewal of a permit.