Business licences & permits — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

City of Nanaimo has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Sign Bylaw 1987 No. 2850 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 7(1)
who must license Persons erecting, constructing, or maintaining signs must obtain a Sign Permit. s. 7(1)
fee $20 + $5 per m2 (most signs); $200 (Special Event); $25 (Temporary Portable) Schedule 'B'
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Regulates the erection, placement, and display of signs within the City of Nanaimo.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://nanaimo.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Business licences & permits in other municipalities