You can license the use of sidewalk property owned by the City for retail and entertainment purposes.
Temporary Expedited Patio Program (TEPP)
To support business recovery due to COVID-19, we have created an expedited patio permit. Businesses can quickly apply to convert on-street parking or sidewalk spaces into temporary patios from June 1 – October 31, 2020.
The Temporary Expedited Patio Program doesn't apply to complex patios or any patio that doesn't fall within the program.
Street food vending permits
Permit, application, and general information for street food vendors and food cart operators.
Roaming street food vending
If you want to sell food on city property using a vending unit that you move from location to location, you need a roaming food vending permit.
Street vending (non-food)
Permit, application, and general information for non-food street vendors.
Mobile special event vending permit
A mobile special event vending permit lets you to sell goods within two blocks of the boundary of a City-recognized special event that is already at capacity with other vendors. Permits are sold by the day.
Merchandise display permit
This permit allows businesses to display merchandise for sale in display units on the sidewalk in front of their business. Read the requirements, view the bylaw, request an application.
Other retail sidewalk opportunities
Banners and flags
Find out how to apply to have street banners and flags installed advertising your non-profit group, charitable organization or special event in Vancouver.
Busking and entertainment
Find out what is required to busk in Vancouver streets.
Patio permit
Restaurant or cafes can get a patio permit. Permits are available for a patio located on a sidewalk or on your establishment's property.