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Document Number: 127005
BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION
BYLAW NO. 2916
CONSOLIDATED COPY
A Bylaw concerning the issuance of business licences and the regulation
of businesses within the City of Langley.
DISCLAIMER - THIS BYLAW IS CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY. THE CITY
DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS CONSOLIDATION
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CONSOLIDATION TO ENSURE THAT IT ACCURATELY REFLECTS CURRENT BYLAW
PROVISIONS.
Consolidated as of June 19, 2023
TABLE OF CONSOLIDATION
BYLAW
SUBJECT MATTER
Bylaw No. 2933, Amendment No. 1
Ban sale of aquatic turtles and turtle eggs
Bylaw No. 2940, Amendment No. 2
New Pharmacy requirements
Bylaw No. 2996, Amendment No. 3
Thrift Store and Donation Bins
Bylaw No. 3248, Amendment No. 4
Add references to refer to Fees and
Charges Bylaw for fees related to business
licences; change the spelling of the word
License to Licence throughout bylaw
Document Number: 127005
CITY OF LANGLEY
BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION BYLAW
NO. 2916
A Bylaw concerning the issuance of business licences and the regulation of businesses within
the City of Langley.
The Council of the City of Langley, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Short Title
(1). This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "City of Langley Business Licence and
Regulation Bylaw, 2013, No. 2916."
2.
Definitions
In this Bylaw:
(1). Applicant means a person or corporation who makes application for a business Licence
under this Bylaw.
(2). Adult Publication means a book, pamphlet, magazine, or printed matter however
produced which contains a visual image or representation of a person or portion of the
human
body
depicting
nudity,
sexual
conduct
or
sadistic,
masochistic,
or
sadomasochistic behavior.
(3). Authorized Identification means any one or more of the following:
(a) valid provincial or state driver's licence integrated with a photograph of the bearer;
(b) British Columbia identification card issued to the bearer within five (5) years of the
date it is produced by the bearer as evidence of identification;
(c) valid passport; and
(d) any other form of provincial or federal government identification integrated with a
photograph of the bearer.
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(4). Beauty and Wellness Center means premises used to provide beauty and wellness
improvement services through hair styling, cutting or chemical treatment or through skin
or other body treatments including pedicures, manicures, facials, microdermabrasion,
waxing, and laser, hydro, anti-aging, or skin rejuvenation therapy.
(5). Business means:
(a) carrying on a commercial or industrial activity or undertaking of any kind; and
(b) providing professional, personal, or other services for the purpose of gain or profit,
but does not include an activity carried on by the Provincial Government, by
corporations owned by the Provincial government, by agencies of the Provincial
government or by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority or
any of its subsidiaries.
(6). Chief Licence Inspector means any person appointed from time to time by the City as
the Chief Licence Inspector.
(7). City means the City of Langley.
(8). Council means the City Council of the City of Langley.
(9). Crime Free Residential Rental Property means a Residential Rental Property in
respect of which the Langley RCMP has issued a current certification under the Crime
Free Multi Housing program.
(10). Dog Daycare Facility means premises used for the commercial care of dogs during the
day by persons other than the owner of the dog, excluding veterinary clinics, dog
kennels and dog grooming services which include the provision of washing, hair
trimming and nail clipping services and ridding dogs of fleas and other parasites or
pests.
(11). Fire Inspector means a member of Langley Fire Rescue Service authorized by the
Council or the Fire Chief to inspect premises.
(12). Highway includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct, and any other way open to the
use of the public but does not include a private right-of-way on private property.
(13). Hotel means premises providing temporary accommodation in the form of furnished
sleeping, housekeeping or dwelling units and includes motels.
(14). Ice Cream Vendor means a person who sells or offers to sell ice cream and related
food items from a vehicle to the general public for immediate consumption. For the
purposes of this definition, vehicle includes, without limitation, carts, wagons, trailers,
trucks, and bicycles, regardless of the type of motive power employed to move the
vehicle from one point to another.
(15). Inspector includes the Chief Licence Inspector and any authorized deputy including any
Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or Peace Officer.
(16). LAPS means Langley Animal Protection Society.
(17). Mobile Vendor means a business that is not carried out or operated from a permanent
building or structure and includes, as an example, a business in which items such as -
flowers, food and beverages, seasonal items [fruit and vegetables, pumpkins, Christmas
trees] - are sold from any non-permanent structure [a cart, stand or trailer] or a motor
vehicle [truck or van] located on private property in the City.
(18). Peace Officer means any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police responsible
for policing in the City.
(19). Peddle means peddle, sell, or offer for sale merchandise to be immediately delivered to
the customer.
(20). Pedlar means a person who peddles by going from door to door, or by appointment and
demonstration.
(21). Personal Health Enhancement Center means premises used for the provision of
therapies intended to enhance health through such techniques as Shiatsu, acupressure,
reflexology, bio-kinesiology, hellework, polarity, reiki, rolfing and trager approach and
includes body rub parlours other than Registered Massage Therapy Clinics, but does not
include Beauty and Wellness Centers.
(21a) "Pharmacy" includes any portion of a supermarket or other retail store in which
prescription drugs are dispensed for a fee.
(22). Premises means land or a building or structure or portion of a building or structure on or
in which a business is carried on.
(23). Proprietor means the person who ultimately controls, governs, or directs the business
activities carried on in premises regulated by this Bylaw and includes the person actually
in charge of the premises.
(24). Residential Rental Property means a building containing more than two Residential
Units which are occupied by persons other than the registered owner of the units and
excludes buildings subdivided under the Strata Property Act regardless of how the strata
lots are occupied,
(25). Residential Unit means an apartment, townhouse, or row house unit or any other
dwelling unit other than a secondary suite or a dwelling unit in a Single Family Dwelling
or Two Family Dwelling.
(26). Registered Massage Therapy Clinic means premises in which clients receive
treatment from a person who is a "Registrant" as defined in the Health Professions Act.
(27). Scrap Metal Dealer means the business of selling, purchasing or otherwise dealing in
Scrap Metal as defined in Scrap Metal Dealer Regulation Bylaw, 2007, No. 2686.
PART I - BUSINESS LICENSING
3.
Licence Required
(1). No person shall carry on a business in the City without holding a current licence for the
business carried on, except for those businesses specifically exempted in this Bylaw.
(2). Where a business is carried on in or from more than one premises in the City, the
business carried on in or from each premises is deemed to be a separate business.
(3). Where more than one business is carried on in or from a single premises in the City,
each business shall be deemed to be a separate business and shall require a separate
business licence.
(4). Where a business is carried on as a partnership, it will be sufficient compliance with the
licensing requirements of this Bylaw if one licence is taken out in the name of the
partnership or firm.
(5). No person shall in the course of that person's business or otherwise operate or permit to
be operated any gaming activity except as otherwise expressly permitted by this Bylaw
or by any other bylaw of the City as may be in existence at any time, or from time to
time.
(6). A business licence is required for every business carried on in the City or with respect to
which any work or service is performed in the City, whether or not the business is carried
on in or from premises in the City.
4.
General Exceptions
(1). No licence is required for a performance, concert, exhibition, or entertainment where the
entire proceeds less the actual cost are contributed to a charity for a non-profit charitable
purpose, an application for an exemption is made to the Chief Licence Inspector on a
form prescribed for that purpose, and an exemption is approved prior to the event.
(2). No licence is required with respect to a performance, concert, exhibition, entertainment,
or concession that is held in a licenced theatre or other licenced premises.
(3). No licence is required for a garage or yard sale which is conducted on a person's own
residential premises, provided that not more than three sales are conducted per
calendar year on the premises over a period of not more than six days in total.
(4). No licence is required for the business of letting or renting rooms if not more than 2
rooms are available for letting or renting, or for the business or renting a single family
dwelling, a secondary suite, a dwelling unit in a two-family dwelling, or a residential
strata lot.
(5). No Licence Fee is required for a non-profit organization registered in BC, where an
application for an exemption has been made to the Chief Licence Inspector on a form
prescribed for that purpose, the Chief Licence Inspector has received confirmation that
the business activity is permitted by the Zoning Bylaw, and the building inspector and fire
inspector have advised that the activity may safely be undertaken in the premises
proposed.
5.
Application for Licence
(1). All applications for licences under this Bylaw must be made to the Chief Licence
Inspector on the application form provided for that purpose.
(2). Every applicant must make a true and correct statement in writing on the application
form disclosing the nature and character of the business to be carried on, the address of
the business, and all other information required by the application form.
6.
Form of Licence
(1). Every licence issued under this Bylaw shall state that the holder is licenced to carry on
the business stipulated in the licence in a lawful manner for the periods specified in the
licence at the premises specified in the licence, subject to the terms and conditions
specified on the licence and in this Bylaw.
(2). Every licence issued under this Bylaw shall be made out in duplicate and one copy shall
be delivered to the person licenced.
7.
Posting of Licence
(1). The holder of a licence must post the licence and keep the licence posted in a
conspicuous place on the premises or on the thing or article in respect of which the
licence was issued.
8.
Period of Licence
(1). Each licence issued under this Bylaw shall be valid for a maximum period of one year
and shall expire on December 31.
(2). The licence holder is responsible to renew the licence on or before the expiry date in
each year as long as the business authorized by the licence is being carried on.
9.
Licence Fees
(1). Every person applying for a new licence or the renewal of an existing licence shall at the
time of making the application or before the expiry date of an existing licence pay to the
City:
(a) the business licence application administration fee specified in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw and the licence fee applicable to the applicable business
classification specified in that Bylaw, in the case of an application for a new
licence, or
(b) the licence fee applicable to the business classification specified in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw and all outstanding fees, charges, and penalties due and payable
to the City in respect of the business, before issuance or renewal of a licence.
(2). Every person applying for a change in the name, mailing address or other information
provided on the application for the licence of an existing business shall pay the business
licence application administration fee specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw in addition
to the business licence fee.
(3). Where more than one re-inspection must be conducted in order to approve a business
licence application, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee specified in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw for each additional inspection subsequent to the first re-inspection.
(4). Where an existing business licence has not been renewed and the licence fee has not
been paid by December 31, a late renewal fee as specified in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw shall be payable in order to renew the licence.
(5). The licence fee for a new business issued after January 1 shall be pro-rated as specified
in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
(6). The licence fees in respect of this Bylaw shall be increased on January 1 of each year, as
specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
10.
Refund of Licence Fees
(1). A business licence fee shall not be refunded after the issuance of a licence.
(2). A business licence fee shall be refunded in full on the applicant's request where the
licence has not been issued and the City has not conducted any inspections of the
proposed business premises, and 50% of the licence fee shall be refunded where the
City has conducted one or more inspections.
(3). For a home occupation where a licence has been issued and the business has ceased
to operate within 3 months of the date of issuance of the licence, 75% of the licence fee
shall be refunded where the licence holder has requested the Chief Licence Inspector to
make the refund on a form prescribed for that purpose.
(4). No portion of a business licence application administration fee is refundable.
11.
Transfer of Licence
(1). A business licence issued under this Bylaw is non-transferable.
(2). No person who purchases the interest of, or part of the interest of, a person licenced
under this Bylaw must not carry on or continue the business without first obtaining a new
licence and all of the same powers, conditions, procedures, fees and other requirements
relating to the granting and refusal of licences and reconsideration shall apply to the
application.
(3). An applicant to whom a licence has been issued under this Bylaw who wishes to change
the location of the premises in which the business is carried on must first apply to the
Inspector for a new licence and all of the same powers, conditions, procedures, fees and
other requirements, relating to the granting and refusal of licences and reconsideration
shall apply to the application.
(4). The holder of a licence who changes the name, mailing address, business description or
other information provided on the application for the licence of an existing business other
than the location of the business premises shall make a business licence application and
pay the business licence application administration fee specified in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw, and obtain approval from the Licence Inspector. The City shall issue a
revised business licence but no additional business licence fee is required.
12.
Inspection
(1). Every Inspector and every Medical Health Officer is authorized to enter at all reasonable
times, any house, place, premises, vehicle, or other place in respect of which a licence
has been applied for or granted or may be required under this Bylaw, to ascertain
whether the regulations and provisions of this Bylaw are being obeyed.
(2). No person shall prevent, obstruct, or attempt to prevent or obstruct the entry of a person
authorized under this Section.
13.
Delegation to Chief Licence Inspector
(1). The Council delegates to the Chief Licence Inspector the authority to grant, suspend,
refuse, or cancel a business licence, including the authority to impose terms and
conditions on the granting of a licence.
14.
Granting of a Licence
(1). The Chief Licence Inspector may grant a licence under this Bylaw where the Chief
Licence Inspector is satisfied that the applicant has complied with the requirements of
this Bylaw and other City Bylaws pertaining to the operation of the business including,
without limitation, building, zoning, health, and sanitation bylaws.
(2). The Chief Licence Inspector may require that an applicant for a licence provide proof of
any certification, approval or qualification required by a federal, provincial, or local
government authority having jurisdiction over the proposed business.
(3). The granting and issuance of a licence under this bylaw shall not be construed as a
representation by the Chief Licence Inspector or the City that the licence holder is
competent in the business operation for which they are licenced.
15.
Refusal of a Licence
(1). An application for a licence may be refused by the Chief Licence Inspector in any
specific case, provided that:
(a) the application must not be unreasonably refused; and
(b) the Chief Licence Inspector must, on request, give written reasons for the refusal.
(2). If the Chief Licence Inspector has refused to grant a licence, the applicant who is subject
to the decision is entitled to have Council reconsider the matter.
(3). Upon reconsideration the Council must provide written reasons for refusal if so
requested.
16.
Terms and Conditions of a Licence
(1). The Chief Licence Inspector may impose such terms and conditions as the Inspector
considers reasonable, including without limitation those specified in subsection (2), on
the granting or renewal of a licence under this Bylaw, in addition to the terms and
conditions imposed in Part II of this Bylaw.
(2). The terms and conditions imposed on a licence may include any one or more of the
following:
(a) a requirement that the licence holder comply with a particular provision of a City
Bylaw or any other provincial or federal enactment within a specified period of
time;
(b) a requirement that the licence holder provide to the Chief Licence Inspector within
a specified period of time evidence satisfactory to the Chief Licence Inspector of
compliance with a particular provision of a City Bylaw or any other provincial or
federal enactment applicable to the class of business proposed.
(3). The Council may by resolution impose such terms and conditions as the Council
considers reasonable on a business licence application, in addition to the terms and
conditions imposed in Part II of this Bylaw and in addition to or in place of those imposed
by the Chief Licence Inspector.
(4). If the Chief Licence Inspector has imposed terms and conditions on a licence, the
applicant who is subject to the decision is entitled to have Council reconsider the matter.
(5). It shall be a term of every licence issued under this Bylaw that is on the business
premises there is located any form of receptacle for the collection of used or donated
goods, the holder of the licence shall keep the area around the receptacle free of any
such goods, or any other rubbish or debris, and for that purpose shall inspect and clean
up the area before 11:00 am every day except Sundays and holidays.
17.
Insurance and Safety of Amusement Rides
(1). No licence will be granted for the operation of a spectator or sports event, or any public
entertainment, including, without limitation, any exhibition, zoo, circus, carnival, rodeo,
demolition derby, automobile or motorcycle race, car rally, go-cart race, horse race,
public animal ride, or other similar function, or the operation of a ferris wheel, merry-go-
round or other amusement rides until the applicant has provided proof in a form and
amount satisfactory to the City that the applicant has comprehensive general liability
insurance, with coverage of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence, which includes a
cross-liability clause and specifies the City as an additional insured.
(2). The applicant for a business licence for a carnival must supply to the City a copy of the
current certification from the Province of British Columbia showing all amusement rides
have been inspected and are approved for use.
18.
Suspension or Cancellation of a Licence
(1). A licence may be suspended or cancelled by the Chief Licence Inspector
for:
(a) failure to comply with a term or condition of a licence;
(b) failure to comply with this Bylaw; or
(c) reasonable cause.
(2). Without limiting Subsection (1), any one of the following circumstances may constitute
reasonable cause:
(a) the holder is convicted of an offence under an Act or City Bylaw in respect of the
business for which the holder is licenced or with respect to the premises named in
the licence;
(b) the holder is deemed, under the Community Charter or the Offence Act, (or their
Regulations) to have pleaded guilty to an offence referred to in paragraph (a);
(c) the holder has ceased to comply with a Bylaw or has otherwise ceased to meet
the lawful requirements to carry on the business for which the holder is licenced or
with respect to the premises named in the licence;
(d) in the opinion of the Chief Licence Inspector, the holder has engaged in
misconduct that warrants the suspension or cancellation of the licence, if the
misconduct is:
i. in respect of the business;
ii. in or with respect to the premises named in the licence; or
iii. in respect of that business or another business, or in or with respect to the
premises of that business or other business, carried on by the holder inside or
outside the City.
(3). Before suspending or cancelling a licence, the Chief Licence Inspector must give the
licence holder notice of the proposed action and an opportunity to be heard.
(4). A suspension under Section 31 is for the period determined by the Chief Licence
Inspector, and the Chief Licence Inspector may impose additional conditions on the
licence that relate to the reasons for the suspension and apply after the period of
suspension.
(5). In the case of a suspension or cancellation of a licence by the Chief Licence Inspector,
the Chief Licence Inspector must notify the holder of the right to reconsideration by
Council.
(6). The obligations under Subsections (3) and (5) are satisfied if a reasonable effort was
made to mail or otherwise deliver a notice.
(7). If the Chief Licence Inspector has suspended or cancelled a licence, the licence holder
who is subject to the decision is entitled to have Council reconsider the matter.
PART II - SPECIFIC BUSINESS REGULATIONS
19.
Adult Entertainment Publications
(1). Except where the business is an adult entertainment store licenced under this Bylaw, no
person carrying on any business shall display or permit to be displayed an adult
publication except as follows:
(a) all adult publications must be located on a shelf the bottom edge of which is at
least 120 cm from the floor; and
(b) all adult publications must be placed behind a sheet of opaque plastic or other
opaque substance which extends for the full length of the shelf on which the
publications are placed and which extends vertically for at least 20 cm from the
bottom of the shelf.
20.
Adult Entertainment Stores
(1). No proprietor of an adult entertainment store shall permit any person to be on the store
premises at any time unless the person is 18 years of age or over.
(2). No proprietor of an adult entertainment store shall exhibit or permit to be exhibited in any
window on or about the premises any adult publication or sex paraphernalia.
21.
Internet Gaming Stores
(1). Every proprietor of a business that offers equipment to the public to access the internet
must use such blocking devices on the equipment as are required to prevent access to
internet gaming from the business location to any person under the age of 19 years.
(2). Every proprietor of such a business must post a notice of the age restriction concerning
internet gaming in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the premises and inside the
premises within one metre of each piece of equipment.
(3). Every proprietor of such a business must require every patron wishing to access the
internet for internet gaming to produce Authorized Identification to the proprietor before
the proprietor may deactivate the blocking device for that patron.
22.
Day Care
(1). A day care facility in a single-family dwelling with an occupant load of not more than 8
children under care may be issued a business licence on the basis of compliance with
Building Code requirements for Residential Use (Group C) occupancies, provided that:
(a) there is no secondary suite located in the premises;
(b) the water heating equipment and any furnace are located in a secure area that is not
accessible to children; and
(c) the premises are equipped with interconnected AC powered smoke alarms at each
level of the dwelling in addition to the day care area; interconnected carbon
monoxide detectors if the dwelling has an attached garage or fuel burning appliance;
and all handrails and guards required by the Building Code.
(2). A day care facility with an occupant load of more than 8 children where the children under
care are all over the age of 30 months shall not be issued a business licence unless it
meets the requirements of Group A Division 2 occupancies under the Building Code.
(3). A day care facility with an occupant load of more than 8 children where the children under
care are under the age of 30 months shall not be issued a business licence unless it
meets the requirements of Group B Division 3 occupancies under the Building Code.
(4). A day care facility with any occupant load shall not be classified as Group D occupancies
as defined in the Building Code.
(5). The purpose of subsections (1) through (3) is to ensure that the premises in which day
care services are provided comply with the life safety requirements of the Building Code.
(6). Every proprietor of a day care must:
(a) provide the Chief Licence Inspector with the number of children intended for care,
and whether meals are to be provided;
(b) keep a record of all children given care, including dates of arrival and departure;
(c) not operate the business between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM;
(d) submit to the Chief Licence Inspector with the business licence application the
results of a criminal records search from the RCMP for each proprietor, employee
or volunteer of the business, and after the issuance of a licence must require any
proprietor, employee or volunteer of the business to have the results of a criminal
records search from the RCMP delivered to the Chief Licence Inspector prior to
the person working with children; and
(e) submit to the Chief Licence Inspector with the business licence application a traffic
management plan clearly identifying existing on-site and on-street motor vehicle
parking spaces and any proposed changes; vehicular access to and egress from
the site; and the applicant's proposed strategy for reducing any impact the
additional traffic may have on the neighborhood.
23.
Contractors and Waste Haulers
(1). Every person licenced as a construction or building contractor must, within two weeks of
delivery of a written request by an Inspector, provide the Inspector with a list of all sub-
trades engaged on each specific job, on a form prescribed by the Inspector.
(2). Waste haulers picking up solid waste within the City shall deliver all such solid waste in
accordance with Metro Vancouver's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management
Plan and applicable bylaws for the transfer or deposit of such waste.
24.
Licenced Establishments
(1). The Chief Licence Inspector may impose terms and conditions for the granting or
renewal of a licence for a business that is licenced under the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act, including but not limited to terms and conditions in respect of:
(a) patron behavior both inside and outside the business premises, including but not
limited to orderly entrance and dispersal, noise, vandalism, unlawful activities,
nuisance behavior and occupant load;
(b) safety and security of patrons and the public both inside and outside the business
premises, including but not limited to patron screening and door control; installation
and use of security cameras and the retention of recorded information; provision of
security staff and monitoring the conduct of patrons; use of metal detectors and
other screening devices; article and body searches of patrons; lighting;
implementation of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design elements in the
premises and surrounding area; staffing requirements; and personal safety of
employees and patrons including ejection and prevention of re-entry, by the
proprietor or by a Peace Officer, of patrons whose conduct gives rise to a
reasonable apprehension that they present a safety risk to other persons;
(c) responsible serving of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to over-serving
and patron capacity;
(d) condition of the premises and surrounding area, including but not limited to exterior
condition and appearance of premises and inspection, cleanup, and removal of litter;
(e) entertainment; and
(f) compliance with City bylaws.
(2). The proprietor of every business holding a Liquor Primary Licence that operates an
outdoor barbecue, shall not operate the outdoor barbecue except between the hours of
8:00AM and 11:00PM on any day.
25.
Ice Cream Vendors
(1). No ice cream vendor shall carry on business in a manner which is contrary to the Motor
Vehicle Act, or any other City by-law or Provincial statute or regulation enacted to
regulate traffic and the use of highways in the City.
(2). Ice cream vendors may operate in all residential areas and park and open space areas
designated in the Zoning Bylaw.
(3). No ice cream vendor shall post, erect, or display a sign along a highway or on property
except in compliance with a City bylaw.
(4). Every ice cream vendor must obtain written approval from the provincial agency
responsible for health and the safe handling of food products before obtaining a
business licence.
(5). No ice cream vendor shall stand or locate within 100 metres of any premises offering for
sale the same or similar items as the ice cream vendor.
(6). Every ice cream vendor must provide a garbage container for the use of patrons and
must pick up all garbage and debris located within 25 metres of the vehicle which results
from the ice cream vendor's operation.
(7). Every vehicle used by an ice cream vendor must be kept in good repair.
(8). An ice cream vendor must not operate before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM.
(9). The amplified sound from an ice cream vendor's vehicle must not be played at a higher
level than 60 dBA measured at 15 metres in front of the vehicle and the amplified sound
system must be set within the unit so that it cannot be adjusted to a higher level than 60
dBA measured at 15 metres in front of the vehicle.
(10). An ice cream vendor at his expense must, upon request by an Inspector provide
certification from an acoustical engineer or other qualified person verifying that the
amplified sound system complies with this Bylaw.
(11). The amplified sound system in an ice cream vendor's vehicle must be shut off when the
vehicle is stopped.
(12). An ice cream vendor must only stop the ice cream vendor's vehicle in the course of
business while actively engaged in making a sale and must move to another location
after all customers have been served.
(13). No member of the general public shall be permitted inside an ice cream vendor's vehicle
and all food must be served to customers while they stand at the exterior of the vehicle.
(14). Every applicant for a licence to operate an ice cream vendor business must supply the
Chief Licence Inspector with the name, age, address, birth date and gender of all
persons employed in the business and the results of a current criminal records search
obtained from the RCMP for each such employee.
26.
Mobile Vendors
(1).
For the purposes of this Section an ice cream vendor is deemed not to be a
mobile vendor.
(2).
A Business Licence for a Mobile Vendor may be issued for the following
purposes:
(i)
as part of a Farmers Market;
(ii)
in conjunction with community events; or
(iii)
operated by and proceeds going towards a non-profit organization or
Langley community group;
(iv)
a mobile catering service business which is described as a business in
which a motor vehicle [truck or van] is used to carry prepared food items
and beverages for sale to businesses in the I1 and I2 Industrial Zones
and/or the C2 Service Commercial Zone as well as to building
construction sites on a contracted/prearranged route.
27.
Pedlars
(1). For the purposes of this Section a Mobile Vendor or an Ice Cream Vendor is deemed not
to be a Pedlar.
(2). Subject to Subsection 3, no person shall peddle:
(a) on or from a highway;
(b) from a vehicle that is stopped or parked on a highway or on public or private
property;
(c) on or from a sidewalk;
(d) on or from a parking lot;
(e) outside of a building; or
(f) on or from City property or a City right-of-way.
(3). The City may issue a licence to occupy a highway or other City property to a pedlar to
peddle and in such case the provisions of Subsections 2(a)(b)(c) and (f) do not apply.
(4). No pedlar shall carry on business in a manner which is contrary to the Motor Vehicle Act,
or any other City bylaw or Provincial statute or regulation enacted to regulate traffic and
the use of highways in the City.
(5). No pedlar shall post, erect, or display a sign along a highway or on property except in
compliance with a City bylaw.
(6). Every pedlar, when selling or offering for sale to the public a commodity which is sold by
weight or measure, must have a lawful scale, or measure capable of weighing or
measuring the commodity.
(7). Every pedlar who peddles food or food products must obtain written approval from the
provincial agency responsible for health and the safe handling of food products.
28.
Tow Trucks
(1). Every proprietor and operator of a tow truck must ensure that the following requirements
are followed:
(a) Every driver of a tow truck shall, before towing any motor vehicle from the scene of
an accident, supply the owner or driver of the vehicle being towed, a card which
identifies the driver and the towing company by whom such driver is employed.
Each such card shall be signed by the driver of the tow truck and shall state clearly
the destination to which the motor vehicle will be towed, provided however, that
where the owner or driver of a vehicle is injured or has been removed from the
scene of the accident, such card shall be given to an attending Peace Officer.
(b) No driver of a tow truck shall deliver a vehicle to any destination other than the one
stated on the card referred to in subsection (1).
(c) Every driver of a tow truck which has been engaged to tow a motor vehicle from the
scene of an accident shall clear the streets and public areas of all broken glass and
other debris resulting from the accident so that the debris will not cause injury or
damage to any person or property of any person using the area.
(d) No driver of any tow truck who has been requested to tow a vehicle from the scene
of an accident shall solicit or suggest a specific destination for the vehicle being
towed.
(e) No driver of a tow truck shall attend at the scene of a motor vehicle accident,
whether by coincidence or otherwise, unless the driver has been requested to do so
by the owner or driver of any motor vehicle involved in that accident or by an
attending Peace Officer.
(f) Every tow truck shall have painted or otherwise permanently affixed on each side of
the cab, a business name, or if no such name, the name of the owner of the tow
truck, and such names shall be printed in lettering not less than two 5 cm high and
shall be kept clear, clean, and distinguishable at all times.
29.
Residential Rental Properties
(1). An owner of Residential Rental Property who wishes to qualify for the reduced
licence fee applicable to Crime Free Residential Rental Property must provide at the
time of application or renewal of the business licence a current certification of the
property issued by Langley RCMP under the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
(2). The owner of Residential Rental Property other than Crime Free Residential Rental
Property:
(a) must appoint as Property Manager a person who resides at the property,
(b) must provide the Property Manager's name, phone number, and emergency
phone number to the Chief Licence Inspector at the time of making a business
licence application or on the change of Property Manager, post the information
at the main entrance of the premises where it is readily visible to the Inspector,
and notify the Inspector in writing of any changes in such information,
(c) must permit the Inspector to have access to all common areas of the premises
at the Inspector's request, to inspect the premises for compliance with City
Bylaws, the Building Code and other applicable regulations,
(d) must permit the Inspector to have access to a Residential Unit in the premises
upon 24 hours' notice given by the Inspector to the Property Manager or
posting of such notice at the main entrance of the premises, to inspect the
residential unit for compliance with City Bylaws, the Building Code, and other
applicable regulations.
30.
Scrap Metal Dealer
(1). A scrap metal dealer must operate the business in accordance with the provisions of the
Scrap Metal Dealer Regulation Bylaw.
31.
Dog Daycare Facilities
(1). The proprietor of a Dog Daycare Facility must:
(a) not care for more than 30 dogs at any one time;
(b) not operate or keep dogs on the premises outside the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM
Monday to Saturday;
(c) not keep a dog in a pen that is less than double the length or height of the dog;
(d) not permit dogs outside the business premises other than when they are being
picked up or dropped off;
(e) provide to the Chief Licence Inspector when applying for a licence or licence
renewal an animal care plan complying with Canadian Kennel Association or LAPS
guidelines;
(f) maintain a daily register of the dogs under care, including dog licence number and
owner's name, address, and telephone number;
(g) permit the Inspector or LAPS inspector to view the animal register and animal care
plan and inspect the premises to ensure the proprietor's animal care plan is being
followed;
(h) provide to the Chief Licence Inspector when applying for a licence or licence
renewal, and implement, an animal waste disposal plan; and
(i) comply with all requirements of the City's Animal Control Bylaw.
32.
Pet Stores
(1). The proprietor of a pet store must:
(a) comply with all requirements of the City's Animal Control Bylaw;
(b) not keep more than 10 dogs on the premises at any time;
(c) not keep more than 10 cats on the premises at any time;
(d) not keep a dog or cat in a cage that is less than double the length or height of the
animal;
(e) maintain an animal register recording the place and kennel of origin and breeding
information for each dog and cat that is kept for sale, and the name, address, and
telephone number of the purchaser of each dog or cat, for inspection by the
Inspector and any LAPS inspector;
(f) maintain the premises in accordance with Canadian Kennel Association or LAPs
guidelines;
(g) have a service agreement with a Veterinary Clinic and post a sign on the premises
indicating the name, telephone number and address of the Veterinary Clinic with
whom the proprietor has a service agreement, visible to all employees, members of
the public, any LAPS inspector, and the Inspector;
(h) maintain a register of all service visits to the premises under the Veterinary Clinic
service agreement, and provide the register to the Inspector or LAPS inspector upon
request; and
(i) not sell or display for sale aquatic turtles or turtle eggs.
33.
Hotels
(1). Every Hotel proprietor must make available to the Inspector upon request the guest
register maintained pursuant to the Hotel Guest Registration Act.
(2). Upon request by the Inspector, the proprietor of a Hotel shall obtain Authorized
Identification from any guest whose name has been recorded in the guest register, for
inspection by the Inspector.
(3). A staff member must be present at all times at the front desk of every Hotel licenced under
this Bylaw.
(4). The proprietor of a Hotel must post the business licence holder's name, telephone
number, and emergency telephone number at the main entrance of the Hotel.
34.
Personal Health Enhancement Centers
(1). Every person making an application for a licence, or renewal of an existing licence, to
carry on business as a Personal Health Enhancement Center shall, at the time of the
application or renewal, provide to the Chief Licence Inspector:
(a) a copy of Authorized Identification for each person proposed to be employed in the
business or involved in the business as an owner;
(b) a current criminal records search provided by the RCMP for each person described
in subsection 34 (1) (a);
(c) evidence satisfactory to the Chief Licence Inspector that written approval of the
business has been given by the Fraser Health Authority and any other provincial
authority or body having jurisdiction;
(d) a letter from the owner of the business premises, if the applicant is not the owner,
confirming the nature of the business, the proprietor's name, and the length of any
lease the owner has given the proprietor;
(e) any additional information the Chief Licence Inspector reasonably requires to ensure
that the proposed business complies with all applicable City bylaws.
(2). The licence holder must provide to the Chief Licence Inspector, within 30 days of any such
change, the information described in Subsection (1)(a) and (b) for each person becoming
employed in the business or involved in the ownership of the business after issuance of
the licence, and pay to the City an administrative fee equivalent to the business licence
application administration fee specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw in respect of each
such additional employee or owner.
(3). The licence holder must post the name of the business and hours of operation at each
entrance to the business premises, and permit the Inspector to inspect the business
premises and the Authorized Identification of each employee during the hours of
operation.
35.
Door to Door Canvassing
(1). Door to Door Canvasing shall be incompliance with the Council Policy "Request to
Conduct Door to Door Canvasing".
36.
Home Occupations
(2). Home occupation businesses must be in compliance with all home occupation regulations
enacted in the City's zoning bylaw.
36A. Pharmacies
(1) In addition to the other requirements of this Bylaw pertaining to licence
applications, an applicant for a licence for a pharmacy must provide to the
Chief Licence Inspector evidence that the applicant is a registrant in the
B.C. College of Pharmacists, including photo identification enabling the
Chief Licence Inspector to establish that the applicant is a registrant.
(2) No holder of a licence for a pharmacy may provide or offer to provide
home delivery of methadone, except on the basis of written authorization
by the prescribing physician in the form prescribed by the B.C. College of
Pharmacists.
(3) Every licenced pharmacy must provide indoor seating for at least 3
patrons, that is suitable and available for use by patrons recovering from
the effects of any prescription dispensed orally to the patron on the
premises and located such that the dispensing pharmacist may observe
any patron using the seating.
(4) An applicant for a licence for a pharmacy must indicate in the application
the hours and days of the week during which the pharmacy will be open to
the public for business, which hours must be, at a minimum, from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day other than Sunday and statutory holidays. The
hours of operation shall be clearly posted on the premises so as to be
legible from the exterior, and every licenced pharmacy shall be open to
customers via unlocked doors during, at a minimum, the hours stated in
the licence application and posted on the premises, without the customer
having to request access to the premises by any means.
36B. Thrift Stores
(1) The holder of a licence for any business offering used or donated goods
for sale shall have an attendant present at the receiving area at all times
that goods are being received.
(2) The holder of a licence for any business offering used or donated goods
for sale shall post clearly legible signage at or near any entrance to the
premises stating the hours during which the delivery of goods will be
accepted.
37.
General Nuisance
(2). No proprietor shall operate or permit the operation of a licenced business within the
geographical boundaries of the City in such a manner so as to cause a nuisance to an
owner or occupier of adjacent property whether in the form of noise or any substance or
matter emanating from the business premises.
(3). If an Inspector or a Peace Officer responds more than three times in any consecutive 12
month period to a compliant of nuisance or unlawful conduct in the use of a Residential
Rental Property including without limitation, noise, use of firearms, controlled substances
or alcohol, disorderly conduct, or mischief, the owner of the Residential Rental Property
must upon notice by the Chief Licence Inspector or Inspector pay the Special Rental
Residential Property Inspection Fee, specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw. .
(4). The Inspector or Peace Office must provide written notice to an owner of the Residential
Rental Property of the time, and place of each of the first three responses being relied
upon together with a brief description of the nuisance or other conduct that gave rise to
the complaint.
(5). The Special Rental Residential Property Inspection fee must be paid by the owner upon
receipt of an invoice from the City. If the amount is not paid in full by the 31st day of
December in the year received, the unpaid amount shall be added to and form part of
the fee for renewal of the business licence for the Rental Residential Property.
(6). Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the City's authority to pursue other
legal remedies under this Bylaw, or otherwise.
38.
Offences and Penalties
(1). Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits
any act or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw or neglects to do or refrains
from doing any act or thing required to be done by this Bylaw or fails to comply with a
term or condition of a licence granted under this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and shall
be liable upon summary conviction to a penalty of not less than $50.00 and not more
than $10,000.00 plus the costs of the prosecution.
(2). Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offence under
this Bylaw.
39.
Severability
(1). The provisions of this Bylaw are severable. If any provision of the Bylaw is found by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful or otherwise invalid, it shall be severed
from the Bylaw and all other provisions of the Bylaw shall be enforceable to the same
extent as if the unlawful or invalid provision had not been enacted.
40.
Repeal
(1). Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw, 2004, No. 2564 is repealed
41.
(1). This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the 1st day of February, 2014.
READ A FIRST and SECOND TIME this second day of December, 2013.
READ A THIRD TIME this sixteenth day of December, 2013.
ADOPTED this thirteenth day of January, 2014.
"Ted Schaffer"
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MAYOR
"Paula Kusack"
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DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER