It’s hard to imagine the last two years without patios.
Restaurants have been able to serve customers during times of restrictions thanks to outdoor dining, and the Town of Milton says it will continue to help make that easier.
Following a successful 2021 patio season, Milton will begin accepting applications for the 2022 patio season on Thursday, March 10th. The seasonal patio program allows bars and restaurants to extend and operate patios in certain areas.During the 2021 season, the Town experienced a 20% increase in permit applications compared to 2020, with roughly 30 businesses securing temporary patio permits in locations across the community. All participating businesses reported that the program helped to recover some lost revenues due to the pandemic. In addition, 30% of participating businesses reported that the program allowed them to hire additional employees in 2021.
Permits for the 2022 patio season are tentatively set to come into effect for a community-wide patio opening on April 15th. As with previous years, the program will run through to October 31st, for patios on public property and December 31st, for patios on private property.
For more information on Milton’s patio program, including application requirements, visit the Town’s website.
