Supporting Small Business Around Ontario Line Construction: Frontage and Flankage Patio Exemptions

However due to this configuration only being confirmed recently, these businesses need to move quickly to install sidewalk or curbside cafes instead of the CaféTO installations they had in 2023. I am asking for your support to expedite these approvals and waive some restrictions, as a temporary measure during this construction. Supporting our small businesses through the Metrolinx construction is a logical step to take to keep our main streets vibrant during construction. On Queen, Bonjour Brioche is immediately next to ongoing bridge, track and station construction. With that impacting CafeTO plans, they have also been caught up in trying to get a permit for their existing flankage patio, which lapsed during an ownership transfer. For this business, hanging on during significant construction, this patio is vital. Providing temporary relief to allow them to operate at least for this summer will help us support this East End institution through such a big challenge. As small businesses only start to recover from the pandemic impacts, providing flexibility and support to those now impacted by Metrolinx is a key way that the City can maintain our vibrancy. I am asking for your support for these recommendations, here, and at City Council.

Athens Restaurant, 707 Danforth Ave c. SugarKane, 699 Danforth Ave d. Bonjour Brioche, 812 Queen St. E; 2. City Council delegate authority to waive or refund application fees as deemed appropriate for these listed addresses, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the local Councillor.