Businesses that are permitted for a patio can apply for extended patio hours between April 1 and October 31.
Patio partly or fully located on private property
Contact the Development and Building Services Centre. You need to amend the development permit for your patio and pay the fee before you apply for extended hours.
Patios located on City property
If approved, you could serve patio customers until 1am daily– 2 hours later– unless otherwise stated on your:
- Business licence
- Liquor licence
- Development permit
- Patio permit
Who qualifies for an extended patio permit
You may qualify for extended patio hours, if the permit has:
- Insurance up to date
- Fees paid in full
- No patio noise complaints on file for the past 12 months
- For establishments with a liquor licence, no restrictions on your liquor licence preventing extended hours
Note We reserve the right to revoke permission for extended patio hours at any time.
Complete form and upload your liquor licence
Questions?
Email: patios@vancouver.ca