New Main Street Pedestrian Area (MSPA) Permit2025 Application

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*

Does the business owner own or lease the property?*

If a lessor, you will be prompted to upload permission from the property owner(s) agreeing to your MSPA setup installation. A copy of an email or an official letter signed by the property owner will be accepted.

Own

Lease

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

If your business is not located within the MSPA, are you located elsewhere on Main Street or within the greater BIA zone?

If located elsewhere on Main Street or within the greater BIA zone, you will be prompted to provide permission from the street-facing business owner(s) and property owners(s) in front of which your MSPA setup will be installed.

Yes

No

Is your business from outside of the downtown BIA and operating from a temporary Town-approved vending location within the MSPA?

If yes, you are required to obtain a temporary/seasonal Development Permit from the Planning Department and a Vendor business licence.

Yes

No

If a temporary vendor, by checking this box you confirm that you will operate from your vending unit and Activity Zone for a minimum of 5 days per week for the duration of the season.

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!

Do you need vehicular access intended for regular business purposes—such as regular deliveries, operations, or construction 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.

Select

Setup Details

Activity Zone setup type*

Select

If "Other setup", will your setup be dismantled and brought indoors daily?

If yes, you may be eligible to provide commercial liability coverage of only $2 million per occurrence instead of the standard $5 million.

Yes

No

If "Other", please list

Will you be installing a wooden ramp for accessibility?

If so, you are required to obtain a Building Permit from the Planning Department to ensure that the structure complies with the Building Code and all related standards.

Yes

No

Total square meters of your pergola(s), tent(s), or gazebo(s)

If greater than 10 square meters, you are required to obtain a Tents & Events Building Permit from the Planning Department. This excludes shade umbrellas.

Greater than 10 square meters

Less than 10 square meters

Will there be a cashier and/or customers within the pergola, tent or gazebo?

If yes, a Tents & Events Building Permit from the Planning Department is needed.

Yes

No

If applicable, you have or will submit a Tents & Events Building Permit directly to Planning.

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, and that alcohol can only be served within a delineated seating area.

Yes

No

Documentation and Supporting Materials

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

Images may be submitted as .PDF, .PNG, or .JPG.

Upload a photo of the proposed setup location*

Upload a detailed site plan, including a rendering of the setup within the Activity Zone.*

Reference the website and conditions for guidance.

If a delineated patio or seating area, upload a confirmation email from Fire-Rescue indicating receipt of your Inspection and Occupancy Load request.

If proposing to install a tent, pergola, canopy tent or similar structure, upload the manufacturer's specifications including dimensions, materials and weighting requirements.

Upload your notification to the owner(s) of adjacent businesses indicating the intention of your MSPA setup.*

A copy of an email will be accepted.

Upload permission from the property owner(s) agreeing to your setup installation in front of their property.*

A copy of an email or official letter signed by the property owner will be accepted.

If your business is not ground floor street-facing within the MSPA, or if you are a temporary Vendor or from within the greater BIA zone, upload permission from the business owner(s) in front of which you intent to setup and utilize their Activity Zone.

A copy of an email or official letter signed by the property owner will be accepted.

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

Unstructured Seating, and Other Setups: Upload a copy of your certificate of general liability insurance 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 specify any business activity occurring within your outdoor setup.

Other Setups being dismantled and brought indoors on a daily basis: Upload a copy of your certificate of general liability insurance for $2 million of coverage per occurrence. Please note that the Town of Canmore must be listed as an additionally insured party and your coverage must specify any business activity occurring within your outdoor setup.

File Upload*

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

Images may be submitted as .PDF, .PNG, or .JPG.

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 Main Street Pedestrian Area 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 Mai Street Pedestrian Area Permit, and will be shared with the Town of Canmore and any authorized partners residing on the 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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