Return In-Street Structured Patio (ISP) Permit2025 Application

Return In-Street Structured Patio (ISP) Permit

2025 Application

Intended for ISP permit holders from last year who have not made changes to their patio or location.

Applicant Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Position*

Select or enter value

If the applicant is not the business owner, please list the business owner(s)

Business Information

Legal Business Name*

Business Operating Name

If different from legal business name.

Street Address of Business Premises*

Select the location of your business within the building structure*

If not ground floor and street facing, you will be prompted to provide permission from the street-facing business owner(s) and property owner(s) in front of which your patio will be installed. A copy of an email or an official letter signed by the owners will be accepted.

Select

Are you located within the Main Street Pedestrianized Area (MSPA)?

If outside of the pedestrian area, you will be prompted to upload an application for a Special Engineering Road Use Permit – Patio & Parklet Structure. This will be for the installation and tear-down of your patio.

Yes

If located within the MSPA, do you need vehicular access not intended for general purposes—such as regular deliveries, operations, or construction – for regular business activities within the closure area?

If yes, you will be prompted to upload an application for a Road Use Permit. This will be for vehicular access to the pedestrian area.

Yes

Does your business possess a valid (paid) business licence for the current year?*

This also includes Vendor business licences for those businesses to whom this applies.

Yes

No, but I'm paying right away!

Patio Details

What is the height of the patio platform above grade?*

If greater than 0.6m, your ISP permit application also requires that you obtain a building permit through the Planning Department. Apply directly to Planning for a Building Permit and utilize the Uncovered Deck checklist.

Greater than 0.6m

Less than 0.6m

Will alcohol be served on your patio?*

Please note that it is the business owner’s responsibility to obtain a valid AGLC liquor licence to the extension of the business premises.

Yes

By checking this box, you confirm that there are no changes being made to the previously approved patio or location.*

If there are changes, please submit an application via the New ISP application stream.

Documentation and Supporting Materials

Please upload your documents in .PDF or .DOC. format.

Upload a copy of your certificate of general commercial liability insurance*

Your insurance must be for $5 million of coverage per occurrence. Please note that the Town of Canmore must be listed as an additionally insured party and your coverage must include your patio

Upload permission from property and business owner(s), if applicant business is not a ground floor, street-facing business.

Upload application for a Special Engineering Road Use Permit – Patio & Parklet Structure for the installation and tear-down of your patio.

If applicant business is located outside of the Main Street Pedestrian Area.

Upload a Road Use Permit application for vehicular access to the pedestrian area for regular business activity.

If applicant business is located within the Main Street Pedestrian Area and is requesting such access.

I have applied or will apply for a Building Permit directly to the Planning Department.

A Building Permit is required if the patio platform height above grade is greater than 0.6m.

Upload a copy of your Licence of Occupation and In-street Structured Patio Permit from the previous year.*

If you no longer have a copy, email economicdevelopment@canmore.ca

Upload a copy of your Occupancy Load Certificate from Fire-Rescue for your previously inspected patio.*

If you no longer have a copy, email fire@canmore.ca.

File Upload*

Please upload your documents in .PDF or .DOC. format.

Drag and drop files here or

Submit Your Application

I Confirm That All Information Herein is Accurate and True*

By checking this box, you confirm that the information provided within this application is true and accurate.

I Confirm Having Read and Understood the Conditions*

By checking this box, you confirm that you have read and understood the permit conditions.

Consent to Communication*

By selecting this box, you consent to communication via electronic methods or telephone by a representative of the Town of Canmore for the purpose of the Structured Patio Permit.

Consent to Data Residency in U.S.*

The personal information herein is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, R.S.A. 2000 Chapter F-25; Section 33(c) for the purpose of the In-Street Structured Patio Permit, and will be shared with the Town of Canmore and any authorized partners residing on the In-Street Structured Patio Permit Review Committee, and if needed, the Downtown BIA. If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of this information please contact the Town of Canmore Economic Development at economicdevelopment@canmore.ca Information will be stored on servers located in the USA and is therefore not under the custody or control of the Town of Canmore. By selecting this box, I understand the terms of information collection and data residency.

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