If it seems there’s more occasions to plop yourself down to have a cool one or enjoy some tapas in the sunshine on an outdoor restaurant patio, it may be because getting a patio permit in Winnipeg has become ridiculously easy. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * If it seems there’s more occasions to plop yourself down to have a cool one or enjoy some tapas in the sunshine on an outdoor restaurant patio, it may be because getting a patio permit in Winnipeg has become ridiculously easy. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? If it seems there’s more occasions to plop yourself down to have a cool one or enjoy some tapas in the sunshine on an outdoor restaurant patio, it may be because getting a patio permit in Winnipeg has become ridiculously easy.
When it comes to the expeditious issuance of permits related to buildings and building expansions, Winnipeg doesn’t often win accolades from groups like the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. But according to a recent CFIB survey, Winnipeg is now the undisputed Canadian champion of patio permitting. It’s the only city in the country where “temporary” permits are issued with just one document in 24 hours at no cost.
Saskatoon also has no charge and requires only one document, but it takes three weeks. Similar permits cost as much as $2,265 in St. John’s and take up to eight weeks, and cost $917 in Toronto.
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