Hamilton City Hall is preparing for an “extremely heavy volume” of on-street patio applications from restaurants and other hospitality businesses when applications open next week for the 2021 season.
The City is prepared to process applications quickly, and is “aiming for an April start” to the patio season, City of Hamilton Business Development & BIA Officer Julia Davis told Business Improvement Area representatives during their monthly meeting Tuesday morning.
There were 163 applications last year, and the City is planning for a significantly higher number this year as outdoor dining will be essential to businesses as they manage COVID indoor dining restrictions.
A press release will be issued by the City when the online application site opens “later next week”.