Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
North Vancouver, British Columbia
· No. 8640
· adopted 2018-07-23
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Bylaw No. 8640 CONSOLIDATED
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER
"Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No. 8640"
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE - JUNE 15, 2026
Amendment #
Adoption Date
Subject
8683
September 24, 2018
Fees for Liquor Primary Pubs
8691
November 26, 2018
Enactment Date
9023
May 6, 2024
Short-Term Rentals and Other Residential
Accommodation Businesses
9046
July 22, 2024
Fees and Charges
9155
April 13, 2026
Second-Hand Dealer Exemptions
9163
June 15, 2026
Housekeeping Amendments and Offence Act Fine
Limits
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER
BYLAW NO. 8640
A Bylaw to provide for the granting of business Licences,
to fix and impose Licence fees and regulate certain trades, occupations
and businesses in the City of North Vancouver.
The Council of The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
PART 1 - TITLE
This Bylaw shall be known and cited for all purposes as "Business Licence Bylaw, 2018, No.
8640".
PART 2 - INDEX
This Bylaw, for purposes of convenience only, is divided into the following parts:
Part
Title
1
Title
2
Index
3
Definitions
4
Licences
5
General Regulations
6
Repeal
7
Effective date
Schedule "A"
Business Categories, Types and Codes
Schedule "B"
Fees - Deleted [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
Schedule "C"
Fees - Deleted [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
Schedule "D"
Inter-municipal Business Licences
PART 3 - DEFINITIONS
In the construction and interpretation of this Bylaw the following words and terms shall have the
meanings hereby assigned to them.
"Accessory Bed and Breakfast" shall mean any residential building where temporary
accommodation for tourists is provided as per the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw, and where
the room rate includes breakfast provided on the premises. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Accessory Boarding - Long Term" means a portion of a Dwelling Unit that is used for the
purpose of gain or profit by renting or leasing rooms, without cooking facilities, for 90 or more
consecutive days, in accordance with the limitations set out in "Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700"
as amended or replaced from time to time. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Accessory Boarding - Short Term" means a portion of a Dwelling Unit that is used for the
purpose of gain or profit by renting or leasing rooms, without cooking facilities, for less than 90
consecutive days, in accordance with the limitations set out in "Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700"
as amended or replaced from time to time. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
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"Accessory Dormitory Use" means a building that is used for renting or leasing rooms without
cooking facilities to students attending an educational institution located on the same parcel.
[Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Accessory Secondary Suite" shall mean a separate designated dwelling unit within a One-
Unit Residential Dwelling, containing toilet, bathroom, sleeping and living areas and cooking
facilities as permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.
"Act" means the Community Charter, being Chapter 26 of the Statutes of British Columbia,
2003, as amended.
"Adult Motion Picture" shall mean an adult motion picture as defined by the Motion Picture Act
R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 314 and amendments thereto.
"Adult Movie Theatre" shall mean any building, room, place, booth or enclosure which is
generally open to the public, or is open to the public on invitation, where adult motion pictures
are shown or intended to be shown.
"Adult Publication" means any book, pamphlet, magazine or printed matter however produced,
which contains a visual image of representation of all or a portion of the human body depicting
nudity, sexual conduct, or sado-masochistic behaviour.
"Agent" shall mean any person who, either on their behalf or as agent for another, sells or
solicits or takes orders for the sale by retail, of goods, ware or merchandise to be supplied by
any person not carrying on a Resident Business within the City.
"Amusement Machine" means a device, which is mechanically, manually, electrically, or
automatically operated for the purpose of providing amusement, entertainment, recreation, a
game, or contest of any description, and shall include video and computerized devices, but
excludes pool and billiard tables, bowling alleys and Vending Machines.
"Anniversary Date" means the month and day that a Business Licence is issued for a new
Business operating in the City of North Vancouver or an existing Business operating at a new
location.
"Animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, excluding humans.
"Applicant" shall mean any person who makes an application for a Licence under the
provisions of the Bylaw.
"Arcade" means a place, building, area, room, or segregated space normally accessible to and
frequented by the public where three (3) or more amusement machines are available for hire or
rent and for which a coin or token must be inserted or entry fee or membership fee charged for
such use.
"Automated Teller" shall mean a machine that:
(1)
provides certain of the services of a financial institution to a client, customer or
member on receiving an instruction from that client, customer or member including,
without limitation, receiving and disbursing cash and is not an integral part of any
premises from which that financial institution customarily offers services to the
public; and
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(2)
allows the exchange of cash for Cryptocurrency or Cryptocurrency for cash.
"Billiard Hall" shall mean a Business where billiard tables, pool tables or any similar tables are
kept for use by the public for a fee.
"Body Rub" includes the manipulating, touching or stimulating by any means, of a person's body
or part of the body, for payment of a fee, but does not include medical, therapeutic or cosmetic
massage treatment, or therapeutic touch therapy, given by a Massage Therapist (Registered) or
a Massage Provider (Unregistered).
"Body Rub Parlour" means a premise where a Body Rub is performed, offered or solicited.
"Bowling Alley" shall mean a Business where bowling alleys or lanes are maintained for use by
the public for a fee.
"Bulk Storage and Shipping" means a use providing for the receiving, shipping, handling or
storing of agricultural products such as grains, as defined under the Canada Grain Act, R.S 1985,
lumber products, minerals such as phosphates and phosphate rock, potash, coal, ore concentrate
and other similar materials.
"Business" means
(1)
carrying on a commercial or industrial activity or undertaking of any kind; and
(2)
providing professional, personal or other services for the purpose of gain or profit,
And includes the carrying on of such an activity, or undertaking or provision of such
services, by a registered not-for-profit society, 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 Greater Vancouver Transportation
Authority or any of its subsidiaries.
"Business Licence Delegate" means a person with the delegated power of "Business Licencing"
in Table 3, Column A of the Delegation Bylaw. [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"Bylaw Enforcement Delegate" means a person with the delegated power of "Enforcement of
the City's bylaws; issuing bylaw notices" in Table 4, Column A of the Delegation Bylaw, the
Manager - Bylaw Services, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Bylaw Services Supervisor, Business
Licence Delegates, Building Officials or other persons acting in another capacity on behalf of the
City properly delegated by Council for the purpose of enforcement of the Business Licence Bylaw
of the City. [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"Cannabis" means any part of the cannabis plant, and includes its preparations and derivatives
and any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or found in, such a
plant, but does not include: a non-viable seed of a cannabis plant; a mature stalk of a cannabis
plant, without any leaf, flower, seed, or branch, and fiber derived from such stalks; and the roots
of any part of the root of a cannabis plant.
"Cannabis - Licenced Medical Production" means the use of any land, building or structure for
the growing, production, processing, destruction, storage, distribution or sale of Cannabis by a
Licenced Producer under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations SOR/2016-
230 or successor legislation, in a manner authorized by those Regulations.
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"Charitable Sales" means the sale by a registered society of primarily donated or used
merchandise.
"Cheque Cashing Centre" means any premises where the business of cashing cheques or
negotiable instruments for a fee charged or chargeable to the payee of the cheque or the payee's
agent is carried on, but does not include a chartered bank or a credit union.
"Chief of Police" shall mean the Chief of Police of the City of North Vancouver and shall include
any acting or deputy Chief of Police and the officer or Constable in charge of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police Detachment in the City of North Vancouver.
"Child Care Facility" means a facility in a residential zone providing care for 9-12 children,
including an opportunity for social, physical and intellectual growth which is licensed under the
Child Care Licensing Regulation made pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
"Child Care Licence Delegate" means a person with the delegated power of "Business licensing
for child care facilities in a residential zone for 12 or fewer children that are not referred to Council"
in Table 3, Column A of the Delegation Bylaw. [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"City" shall mean The Corporation of The City of North Vancouver.
"City Solicitor" shall mean the Solicitor duly appointed for the City. [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"Commercial Parking Lot" shall mean any lot or area, enclosed or unenclosed, where parking
space is leased or rented for any period of time, where a vehicle is parked on a regular, temporary
or permanent basis. Such lot or area does not include a City-owned and operated commercial
parking lot where parking is provided for the general use of the public as a whole.
"Commercial Rental" means leasing, letting or renting offices, suites or rooms for non residential
accommodation purposes. No Person shall be required to pay a Commercial Rental Licence fee
for premises occupied for the purpose of their business provided they are licensed for a business
other than Commercial Rental. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Contractor" shall mean any Person, Corporation, company, firm or organization performing or
engaged to perform either for their or its own use or benefit, or for that of another and with or
without remuneration or gain, any work within the City whether such work is undertaken on an
hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis, labour basis, contract basis or cost plus basis, or otherwise,
with respect to the classes of contractors defined in the Schedules forming part of this Bylaw
hereof.
"Controlled Drugs and Substances Act" shall mean the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
of Canada and amendments thereto.
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver.
"Crime Free Multi-Housing Program" means a program to assist apartment owners, managers,
residents and the police to work together to reduce the incidence of illegal activity and residential
nuisances in multi-family neighbourhoods and where training and certification is provided by the
RCMP".
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(The Business Licence annual fee shall be reduced by 10% for each property actively participating
in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and the Licensee is a current member in good standing
in the Program.)
"Criminal Background and Reference Check" means a review and reference check, including
associations with individuals known to be associated or a member of a criminal organization
performed by the Chief of Police or their designate.
"Criminal Code" shall mean the Criminal Code of Canada and amendments thereto.
"Criminal Record Check" means a C.P.I.C. inquiry performed by the Chief Constable, or their
designate, at the Municipal Police Station or R.C.M.P. Detachment in the municipality where the
person resides.
"Delegation Bylaw" means the "Delegation Bylaw, 2026, No. 9157" as amended or replaced from
time to time. [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"Department Store" means a use consisting of multiple retail commercial uses within a premise,
owned by a single entity, and/or operated as a single business and having a floor area in excess
of 500 square metres.
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms designed, occupied or intended to be
occupied for independent residential accommodation of one or more persons, containing: toilet,
bathroom, sleeping and living areas, and cooking facilities. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Entertainment" shall mean either Patron Participation Entertainment or Patron Non-Participation
Entertainment, unless otherwise specified.
"Farmers Market" shall mean a Use providing only for the sale at retail of Canadian grown
produce on a temporary basis.
"Financial Officer" means a person designated as a Financial Officer under section 149 of the
Community Charter pursuant to Table 1 of the Delegation Bylaw. [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"Food Primary Establishment" shall refer to a liquor licensed establishment where the service
of food, as opposed to liquor, is the primary focus of the business, or as currently described in the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act. This category does not include establishments where only food
is served (see Restaurants).
"Food Truck Mobile" means a vehicle with cooking equipment that produces smoke or grease
laden vapours in a confined compartment.
"Gasoline Station" means a premise where gasoline, diesel fuel or other motor fuels derived
from petroleum are sold to the public.
"Greenhouse Gas Emissions Labels for Gas Pumps" means a legible and conspicuous label
affixed to each pump or pump nozzle used to dispense gasoline or other motor fuel to the public.
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Labels will contain a statement, approved by the Director,
Community Services, to encourage the public to make choices that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and to increase general awareness of climate change.
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"Group Child Care Facility" means a facility in a residential zone providing care for more than
12 children, including an opportunity for social, physical and intellectual growth which is licensed
under the Child Care Licensing Regulation made pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act.
"Hotel" means any building or portion thereof, that is used for the purpose of gain or profit by
renting or leasing rooms and which may provide ancillary services such as restaurants, banquet
rooms and other facilities including entertainment facilities, but is not used as an Accessory Bed
and Breakfast.
"Ice Cream Vendor, Mobile" means a Person who operates a mobile, non-permanent business
for the sale of ice cream related products.
"Inter-municipal Business Licence" means a business Licence which allows the holder of the
Licence to carry out business within the City and the Member Municipalities subject to the terms
and conditions of the respective Bylaws of the City and the Member Municipalities within their
respective jurisdictions.
"Junk" shall include any used or old article or thing.
"Junk Dealer" shall mean any Person who carries on the Business of purchasing or selling junk
or who carries on the Business of a junk shop, junk store or junk yard.
"Limited Service Food Establishment" means any premises where food that is not prepackaged
is prepared and served, where no more than sixteen seats of any kind, including chairs, stools
and seats or benches, whether inside or outside, are provided for customers consuming food
purchased in the establishment, and that does not include the sale of alcoholic drinks to customers
for consumption on the premises.
"Liquor Control and Licensing Act" shall mean the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C
1996, Chap. 267 and amendments thereto.
"Liquor Delivery Service" means any Person who delivers alcoholic beverages to residential
and commercial premises.
"Liquor Primary" shall refer to a liquor licensed establishment selling liquor by the glass where
the primary purpose is to sell liquor (bars, as well as stadiums, theatres, aircraft, etc.) as well as
other businesses that wish to serve liquor as an additional service to their primary business (spas,
salons, art galleries, etc.).
"Liquor-Primary Club" shall refer to a private club (e.g. legion) that is licensed to serve liquor to
members and their guests or as currently described in the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
"Liquor Retail Store" means a Business that sells liquor at retail to customers for consumption
off the premises.
"Massage Therapist (Registered)" means a Person registered as a Massage Therapist by the
College of Massage Therapists.
"Massage Provider (Unregistered)" means a Person, other than a Massage Therapist
(Registered), duly trained to provide Therapeutic Touch Therapy, or other therapeutic massage,
but does not include a Person providing a Body Rub or a similar service.
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"Member Municipality" shall mean The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver and The
Corporation of the District of West Vancouver.
"Mobile Canteen" shall mean any vehicle from which is sold or offered for sale any food,
confectionery, or beverage.
"Mobile Cart" shall mean any wagon, cart, kiosk, table or vehicle located on private property at
approved locations from which merchandise, food, confectionery or beverage is offered for sale.
"Mobile Food Carts - On Street" shall mean any wagon, cart or kiosk from which food,
confectionery or beverage is offered for sale on City streets at approved locations as per City
Policy.
"Municipality" shall mean The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver.
"Neighbourhood Consultation Delegate" means a person with the delegated power of
"Approval of neighbourhood consultation plans for child care facility business licence applications
referred by Council to a public meeting" in Table 3, Column A of the Delegation Bylaw.
[Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
"Non-Profit Organization"
(1)
a charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency;
(2)
a society registered with the Registrar of Companies under the Societies Act,
S.B.C. 2015 c. 18; or
(3)
a corporation incorporated pursuant to the Canada Not-for profit Corporations Act,
S.C. 2009, c. 23.
[Bylaw 9155, April 13, 2026]
"Non-Resident Business" means a Business, other than a Resident Business, carried on within
the Municipality or with respect to which any work or service is performed within the City.
"Nudity" means the showing of the human male or female genitals or pubic area with less than a
full opaque covering.
"Patron Participation Entertainment" shall mean entertainment that patrons may participate in,
such as karaoke or "dine and dance", or as currently described in the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act.
"Pawn" is to deliver personal property to another in pledge, or as security for a debt or sum
borrowed.
"Pawnbroker" shall mean and include any Person who carries on the Business of taking goods
and chattels in pawn.
"Peddler" shall mean any Person who carries on the Business or trade of going from place to
place collecting, buying or selling junk or retail goods for the purpose of gain or profit.
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"Person"
(1)
"Person", in addition to its ordinary meaning, shall mean and include a firm or
partnership, association, company, or corporation and the singular shall be held to
mean and include the plural;
(2)
"Persons engaged in the Business" shall mean and include the owner, or
proprietor, assistants, employees, including part-time and casual help employees.
"Pest Control Services"
(1)
Every Person carrying on a Business or occupation involving the use or application
of pesticides shall hold a subsisting pest control service Licence.
(2)
"Pesticide" shall mean any agricultural pesticide as defined in regulations made
pursuant to the Pesticide Control Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 360, and revisions
thereto.
(3)
"Pest Control Service Licence" means a Licence granted under the Pesticide
Control Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 360 to advertise or provide services involving
the use or application of pesticides.
"Picture Identification" shall mean any valid identification issued by a Canadian Federal or
Provincial Government Agency, Department or Ministry including a:
(1)
Valid Driver's Licence issued by any Province in Canada or State within the United
States of America;
(2)
Provincial Identity card;
(3)
Certificate of Indian Status;
(4)
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship;
(5)
Conditional Release card issued by Correctional Services Canada; or
(6)
Valid Passport,
providing that the identification is integrated with a picture of the bearer and provided that
such identification is not more than five years old.
"Post Box" means a box or other receptacle suitable for containing postal mail.
"Post Box Rental Agency" means any premises containing one or more post boxes made
available for rent, lease, sale or possession to a person who is not normally an occupant of the
premises, but does not include Canada Post.
"Preschool or Playschool" shall mean premises where children attend pre-school or playschool
classes and where the operators of such premises do so for profit or gain.
"Principal Residence" means the residence in which an individual resides for at least 183 days
per year. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Private Patrol Agency" shall mean every Person who, by contract or agreement, undertakes to
watch or patrol the premises of more than one person for the purpose of guarding or protecting
persons or property against robbery, theft, burglary, or other hazards.
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"Profession" shall include the carrying on of a Business of a service to the public that requires
as a condition precedent to carrying on the service, a Licence or other statutory authorization;
and includes without limiting the foregoing service by accredited public accountants, certified
general accountants, chartered accountants, industrial accountants, agrologists, architects,
barristers and solicitors, chiropractors, dental hygienists, dental surgeons, dental technicians,
dentists, foresters, notaries public, optometrists, orthodontists, osteopaths, physicians and
surgeons, radiologists, psychiatrists, registered psychiatric nurses, naturopathic physicians,
chartered physiotherapists, registered physiotherapists, podiatrists, veterinarians, ecologists,
engineers:- chemical, civil, consulting, electrical, geological, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical,
mining, professional and structural; financial consultants, psychologists and surveyors.
"Registered Society" means a not for profit society that is in good standing and registered with
the Registrar of Companies under the Society Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 433.
"Resident Business" means a Business carried on, in or from premises within the City.
"Residential Accommodation Business" means Accessory Bed and Breakfast; Accessory
Boarding - Long Term; Accessory Boarding - Short Term; Residential Rental - Long Term; and
Residential Rental - Short Term. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Residential Rental - Long Term" means the rental of a Dwelling Unit for accommodation for
90 or more consecutive days. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Residential Rental - Short Term" means the rental of a Dwelling Unit for accommodation for
less than 90 consecutive days. [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
"Restaurant" shall mean any coffee shop, coffee counter, tea room or any place, whether
permanent or temporary, or fixed or movable, in which prepared foods or beverages are served
to the public in exchange for money or services, or any place to which the public have access for
the purpose of purchasing prepared food or beverage for human consumption on the premises.
Restaurants do not include Food Primary Establishments, which are licensed for both food and
liquor service.
"Retail (and Wholesale) Building Supply Establishment" shall mean a premises in excess of
500 square metres in area (5,300 square feet), where any of the following goods, materials or
things are sold at retail or wholesale and may include any or all of the following: lumber products,
home improvement materials, electrical and plumbing supplies and equipment, paint supplies and
equipment, garden and lawn supplies, hardware supplies and all like materials.
"Second-hand Articles" means second-hand, used or pre-owned goods and chattels bought,
sold, procured, or offered for sale and second-hand, used or pre-owned goods and chattels taken
in pawn. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, "Second-hand Articles" include the
following:
(1)
Jewelry;
(2)
Electronic home entertainment products, including but not limited to audio and
video equipment and accessories;
(3)
Audio or video cassettes, in any format, compact, video or computer discs and
phonograph records;
(4)
Home repair tools;
(5)
Construction tools;
(6)
Metals, such as aluminium, copper, and other valuable salvage;
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(7)
Leather jackets and fur coats;
(8)
Musical instruments;
(9)
Bicycles, including bicycle parts and accessories;
(10)
Collectibles;
(11)
Cameras, including video and still cameras, related equipment and accessories;
or
(12)
Sports equipment,
but does not include:
(1)
Beer bottles;
(2)
Books and magazines, except collectibles; or
(3)
Clothing, except leather jackets and fur coats.
"Second-Hand Dealer" shall mean and include every Person who keeps a second-hand store or
shop or who carries on the trade or Business of a dealer in second-hand goods, wares,
merchandise, furniture or effects of any description.
"Sexual Conduct" means sexual intercourse or physical contact with a person's clothed or
unclothed genitals or pubic area.
"Shark Fin" includes pectoral, pelvic, dorsal, anal, and caudal fins of any species of shark.
"Soliciting for Charity" means the Business of collecting or receiving money or property, goods
or articles of any kind or description, and the disposal or sale thereof, and the sale of any ticket
for any form of entertainment or bazaar, or the drawing or other disposition of any prize or
premium, the proceeds of which, either directly or indirectly are to be, or are intended to be, used
or disposed of for any charity, relief, or benefit, or for any philanthropic or patriotic purpose where
a portion of the proceeds is retained for the purpose of carrying on the Business.
"Storage Areas" shall mean and include any outdoor area adjacent to or forming part of any
business premises, but shall not include that portion of any area set aside for free parking facilities
provided by the owner or operator of the business for the exclusive accommodation of customers.
"Supermarket" means a premises wherein items such as foodstuffs, household and domestic
goods are sold at retail, such premises being in excess of 500 square metres.
"Therapeutic Touch Therapy" shall include, but is not limited to shiatsu, reflexology, kinesiology,
polarity, Rolfing, and Trager approach.
"Vending Machine" means any machine or device operated mechanically or otherwise by
inserting a coin, token or slug, or operated by credit or debit card, for the sole purpose of selling
or dispensing of any goods, wares, merchandise, or providing music, and includes machines or
devices dispensing refreshments, confections and food, tobacco products, detergents, and
machines or devices providing a service, but does not include clothes washers/dryers. For the
purpose of this section, a kiddie ride is defined as a vending machine.
"Warehousing" shall mean the storing of goods by any person for reward.
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PART 4 - LICENCES
401
All Business Premises to be Approved
All premises in or upon which the applicant proposes to carry on or conduct any business,
trade, profession or other occupation in respect of which they are required to hold a
Licence pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw; shall first be approved by the Business
Licence Delegate before any such Licence is granted; and the applicant shall, upon
request, produce certificates or letters of approval as may be required by federal,
provincial or municipal authorities.
402
All Fees to be Paid to Financial Officer
All fees shall be paid to the Financial Officer who shall deal with them in the manner
provided in the Community Charter.
403
Application to be made to Business Licence Delegate
The application for a Licence for the first time, or a transfer of a Licence shall be signed
by the owner of the business or their duly authorized agent, provided that in the case of
partnerships or multiple owners any one of such owners or partners may apply and such
owner or partner applying shall be deemed to be the duly authorized agent of all the
owners or of the partnership.
404
Failure to Give True Information an Infraction
Any person making application for a Licence under the provisions of this Bylaw shall, at
the time of making such application for such Licence, make a true and correct statement
in writing disclosing the nature and character of such business to be carried on by the
applicant, the address of such business, the number of persons engaged or occupied in
such business and any other information which the Business Licence Delegate may
require at the time of application and from time to time during the currency of the Licence
and any Persons failing to do so, or any person guilty of concealing any material fact,
which under the provisions of this Bylaw should be disclosed as hereinbefore set forth,
shall be guilty of an infraction of this Bylaw and shall be liable to the penalties hereby
imposed.
405
Licence Fees
(1)
The application form shall be delivered to the Business Licence Delegate and shall
be accompanied by the fee as set out in Schedule F of the "Fees and Charges
Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000". [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
(2)
Every Person who operates more than one store, branch, premises, unit or place
of business in respect of any Business, trade, Profession or other occupation, shall
take out a separate Licence in respect of each such separate store, branch,
premises, unit, or place of Business.
(3)
The Business Licence Delegate and their designate(s) are authorized to classify
Businesses according to the types of Business and to further classify each type of
Business according to the extent of the Business on the basis of any of the
following factors, or combination of them:
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(a)
the floor area used;
(b)
the ground area used;
(c)
the number of vending or other dispensing machines, or other machines,
appliances or things used; and
(d)
the number of rental units maintained.
406
Licence
(1)
Every Licence granted pursuant to this Bylaw shall be in the form provided for by
the municipality consistent with the requirements of the Act.
(2)
Licence and fee classifications shall be as listed in Schedules "A" of this Bylaw and
Schedule F of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000", as an integral part
of this Bylaw. [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
(3)
The fee payable by any Person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating
within the municipality, any Business, trade, occupation, Profession, calling,
undertaking or thing included in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw and Schedule F of the
"Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000", and all like classifications not
hereinbefore enumerated, shall be as set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw and
Schedule F of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000".
[Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
(4)
Where a Business is comprised of more than one classification as listed within the
Bylaw, then a separate fee for each classification may be applicable.
(5)
The fee payable in respect of a change in the location of the premises authorized
by the Business Licence Delegate, shall be as set out in Schedule F of the "Fees
and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000". [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
(6)
A Licence is not a representation or warranty that the licenced Business or the
Business premises comply with the bylaws of the City or with any laws, regulations
or standards.
407
Licence to Operate Necessary
No Person shall carry on, within the Municipality, any Business unless they are the holder
of a valid and subsisting Licence issued to them under this Bylaw by the Business Licence
Delegate, and shall have paid in advance therefore, to the Business Licence Delegate,
the sum as set out in Schedule F of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000" and
it shall be incumbent upon each Person to renew such Licence prior to the beginning of
each licensing period as long as such Business is being carried on. [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
408
Licence to be Posted
Every Licence issued under this Bylaw shall where possible, be posted in a conspicuous
place on the premises or on the thing or article in respect of which the Licence is issued.
Anyone failing to post, or obscuring the Licence in part or whole, and keep the same
posted as aforesaid, shall be guilty of an infraction of this Bylaw and liable to the penalties
hereof.
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409
Licensee to do Business Lawfully
It is a term and condition of each Licence granted pursuant to this Bylaw that the holder is
licensed to carry on the Business stipulated therein only in compliance with all laws,
regulations and standards, for the period specified at the place stated.
410
Compliance with Licence Conditions
Failure to comply with Licence conditions may result in cancellation of the licence.
411
Licence Transfers
No Person to whom a Licence has been issued under this Bylaw shall change the location
of the premises in which they carry on their Business, trade, Profession, or other
occupation without first having applied to the Business Licence Delegate to have their
Licence altered; and the powers, conditions, requirements and procedure relating to the
granting or refusal of Licences and appeals thereon, shall apply to all such applications.
412
Licence Transfer Fees
The fee payable in respect of any transfer of a Licence shall be as set out in Schedule F
of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000". [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
413
Notification Where Changes Affect Licence
Where the Licence fee for any business, occupation or calling licensed under this Bylaw
is based on the number of chairs, seats, tables, apartments, suites, units, rooms or the
capacity of accommodation available, or in whatsoever manner the Licence fee is based;
no Person shall change the number of chairs, seats, tables, apartments, suites, units,
rooms or the capacity or accommodation available or any other condition upon which the
said Licence is based without having first notified the Business Licence Delegate and paid
any additional Licence fee which may be payable under this Bylaw as a result of such
change.
414
Observance of Suspension
No person shall carry on a business for which a Licence is required by this Bylaw during
the period of suspension of such Licence pursuant to the provisions of the Community
Charter.
415
Licence Renewal
On or before the day before the Anniversary Date of a Business Licence, the Licence
holder shall renew their Business Licence for the following 12 month period, in the form
established by the Business Licence Delegate and accompanied by payment of the
applicable licence fee set out in Schedule F of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No.
9000". [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
416
Licence Period
A Licence issued under this Bylaw shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance
and shall expire on the Anniversary Date of the calendar year following issuance except:
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(1)
The period of a Licence in respect of a theatre, including drive-in theatre,
amusement hall, concert hall, music hall, opera house, rink, amusement park, or
other place of amusement, entertainment, or exhibition may be determined by the
Business Licence Delegate for any period less than 364 days provided the request
is made in writing on the application, under the signature of the Applicant, and
(2)
The period of a Licence in respect to a circus, horse show, dog show, pony show,
exhibition or other itinerant show or entertainment, that is not held in a Licensed
theatre or other Licensed Business permitted to conduct performances to an
audience, shall be for one day.
417
Power of Council
(1)
Council may, in accordance with the Community Charter and Local Government
Act, provide for a system of licences, permits or approvals, including by doing one
or more of the following:
(a)
Prohibiting any activity or thing until a Licence, permit or approval has been
granted;
(b)
Providing for the granting and refusal of licences, permits and approvals;
(c)
Providing for the effective periods of licences, permits and approvals;
(d)
Establishing:
(i)
Terms and conditions of; or
(ii)
Terms and conditions that must be met for obtaining, continuing to
hold or renewing a Licence, permit or approval, or providing that
such terms and conditions may be imposed, the nature of the terms
and conditions and who may impose them;
(e)
Providing for the suspension or cancellation of licences, permits and
approvals for:
(i)
Failure to comply with a term or condition of a Licence, permit or
approval;
(ii)
Failure to comply with this or any other applicable bylaw of the City;
or
(iii)
Any other reason that Council determines is just and reasonable
(f)
Providing for reconsideration or appeals of decisions made with respect to
the granting, refusal, suspension or cancellation of licences, permits and
approvals.
(2)
Council may:
(a)
Establish a standard, code or rule by adopting a standard, code or rule:
(i)
Published by a provincial, national or international body or
standards association; or
(ii)
Enacted as or under a law of this or another jurisdiction, including a
foreign jurisdiction; and
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(b)
Adopt the standard, code or rule under paragraph (a):
(i)
In whole, in part or with any changes considered appropriate; and
(ii)
As it stands at a specific date, as it stands at the time of adoption
or as amended from time to time.
418
Power of Business Licence Delegate
(1)
The Business Licence Delegate may grant or transfer a Licence if satisfied that the
applicant has complied with all requirements of the Bylaws of the Municipality and
of all other applicable laws, regulations and standards, including any requirements
as to professional, trade, or other qualifications.
(2)
The Business Licence Delegate may establish terms and conditions that must be
met for obtaining, continuing to hold, transferring or renewing a License, including
conditions related to:
(a)
Safety and security on and about the licensed premises;
(b)
The protection of minors, including but not limited to conditions regarding
signage and patron identification;
(c)
Public health and safety in relation to the licensed premises;
(d)
Prevention of nuisances, including but not limited to conditions intended to
reduce noise, odours (including air filtration and ventilation requirements),
and patron misconduct on and about the premises; and
(e)
Requirements that, in the opinion of the Business Licence Delegate, are
necessary to ensure that the Licensed Business does not have a negative
impact on the public, the neighbourhood or other businesses in the vicinity
of the premises.
(3)
The Business Licence Delegate may refuse, suspend or cancel a Licence for
reasonable cause, including but not limited to circumstances where an applicant
or Licence holder:
(a)
has failed to comply with this Bylaw or a term or condition of the Licence;
(b)
causes or permits the Business or the licensed premises to cease to
comply with any applicable bylaw, law, regulation or standard;
(c)
would violate or has violated any bylaw of the Municipality or other
enactment;
(d)
has been convicted, or a proprietor, partner, director or officer of the
Business has been convicted, of an offence of a nature that, or was
committed under circumstances in which, in the opinion of the Business
Licence Delegate, directly relates to public health, safety or welfare of the
public and directly relates to the fitness of the individual to engage in the
business, trade, profession or other occupation for which the Licence would
be issued or was issued; or in the opinion of the Business Licence
Delegate, has engaged in misconduct which warrants the suspension of
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the Licence if the misconduct is in respect of the business for which the
Licence has been issued or with respect to the premises named in the
Licence.
(4)
Any suspension of a Licence will be for the period determined by the Business
Licence Delegate, and the Business Licence Delegate may impose additional
conditions on the Licence prior to lifting the suspension.
419
Reconsideration of Licence Suspension
(1)
The refusal, suspension or cancellation of a Licence by the Business Licence
Delegate shall be made in writing, signed by the Business Licence Delegate and
served on the applicant for or person holding such Licence or delivered to the
applicant or Licence holder by registered mail to the address given by the Applicant
or Licence holder on the application for the Licence.
(2)
A notice of suspension of Licence may be posted by the Business Licence
Delegate upon the premises for which the Licence was issued, and such notice
shall not be removed until the Licence is reinstated, the former Licence holder
ceases to occupy the premises, or a new Business other than the one carried on
by the former Licence holder is started in the premises.
(3)
If the Business Licence Delegate cancels, refuses or suspends a Licence, the
Licence holder who is subject to the decision may request that Council reconsider
the matter.
(4)
A request under subsection (3) must be made by written notice provided to the City
Clerk within 10 business days of the date on which the notice under subsection (1)
was sent.
(5)
The notice under subsection (4) shall state in concise fashion the grounds upon
which the request is based.
(6)
Upon receiving notice of request for reconsideration, the City Clerk shall thereupon
refer the matter to Council in order to appoint a time and place for the hearing of
the reconsideration request.
420
Right of Business Licence Delegate to Grant
(1)
The Business Licence Delegate shall have the power to grant, issue or transfer
licences as hereinafter provided and subject to the provisions of Section 154 (1)
(b) of the Act.
(2)
Before any Licence is issued, the Business Licence Delegate shall satisfy them
self that where applicable, the Applicant has complied in all respects with the
Provincial requirements as to professional, trade, or other qualifications.
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PART 5 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
500
Adult Movie Theatre
Each and every adult movie theatre on a premise shall have a minimum seating capacity
of 100 persons.
501
Adult Publications
No Person shall sell, offer to sell, or display for sale by retail or otherwise in any business
premises any Adult Publication unless such publication is:
(1)
located on a shelf, the bottom edge of which is at least 119 cm (47 inches) from
the floor; and
(2)
placed behind a sheet of opaque plastic or other opaque substance which extends
for the full length of the shelf on which such publications are placed, and which
extends vertically for at least 20 cm (8 inches) from the bottom of the shelf.
502
Alteration and Repair Soliciting
No Person shall enter upon any residential premises for the purpose of soliciting business
in any way connected with the repair or alteration of such premises, unless the owner or
occupier of same has, prior to such entry, expressly invited such persons to enter thereon
for that purpose.
503
Animal Acts
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), no Person shall operate or carry on a public show,
exhibition, carnival or performance in which animals are required to perform tricks,
fight or participate in exhibitions or performances for the amusement or
entertainment of an audience.
(2)
Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit or restrict the following:
(a)
exhibitions or performances involving horses or in which individuals ride
horses or ponies;
(b)
exhibitions involving dogs;
(c)
displays or showings of animals in agricultural fairs or pet shows, provided
that the public show, exhibition, carnival or performance in no way exploits
an animal such that it is being used or treated in an inhumane manner for
profit or advantage.
504
Auctioneers
(1)
No Auctioneer's Licence shall be granted in the name of more than one person,
nor in the name of any firm, company or corporation; and no Licence shall be used
except by the person to whom it has been issued.
(2)
Every Auctioneer shall, whenever goods are put into their hands for sale, give a
receipt containing an itemized statement of all such goods. When such goods, or
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any part of them, are sold, the Auctioneer shall, on demand, strictly account to the
person entrusting the goods to them.
(3)
Every Auctioneer shall keep proper books of account of the business transacted
by them as such Auctioneer, whether in a Public Auction Room or elsewhere. The
said books shall record:
(a)
the names and addresses of persons entrusting goods to them for sale;
and
(b)
an itemized list of all such goods; and
(c)
the names and addresses of the persons purchasing any goods from them.
(4)
No Person conducting an auction sale shall employ any person to make any noise
or public outcry in or near any auction room or place where any auction is taking
place for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public, nor shall they install
or use or permit the use or installation of any automatic or electric alarm, bell or
loudspeaker in or near any auction sale. Provided, however, that nothing herein
shall prevent the Auctioneer from using a microphone and loudspeaker within a
public auction room if such loudspeaker cannot be heard outside the auction room.
(5)
No Auctioneer shall directly or indirectly bid or employ any other Person to bid on
the goods offered for sale at any auction sale.
(6)
No Auctioneer conducting an auction sale shall offer for sale any watch, plate or
jewelry unless, before proceeding to sell the same, they announce in a loud voice
to the persons present, whether the same be gold or gold plate, silver- or plate, or
base metal; and in the case of a watch offered for sale they shall announce the
maker's name, the number of jewels contained in the said watch, and whether the
jewels be diamonds, rubies, sapphires or glass as the case may be.
(7)
A purchaser at any auction sale shall have the right to return the goods to the
auctioneer at any time within three (3) days of the date of sale if they be not of the
quality or value represented to them, and the Auctioneer shall return the price of
the goods to the purchaser.
(8)
No Person shall sell at public auction any surprise packages or dispose of any
goods in any form without disclosing the nature of the goods in question. Provided,
however, that this subsection shall not apply to the public auction of goods
pursuant to statute.
(9)
No Person shall conduct, carry on or suffer or permit to be conducted or carried on
any mock auction without having first obtained a permit from the Business Licence
Delegate.
(10)
No Person shall sell or offer for sale by auction any new jewelry, watches, clocks,
binoculars, optical instruments, cameras, luggage, leather goods, plastic goods,
imitation leather goods, cigarette cases, compacts, mechanical pencils,
mechanical pens, precious stones, semi-precious stones, gold, silver, platinum or
plated ware, or any of them, without having first obtained a permit for such sale
from the Council.
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(11)
Application for the permit referred to in subsections (10) and (11) shall be made in
writing to the and any such application shall include an inventory of the goods to
be sold showing the cost to the Applicant. Such inventory shall be verified by
statutory declaration.
(12)
No person shall erect, display or exhibit any Sign or advertising of any nature using
the word or words "auction", "action", "auction sale", "action sale" or any other
words or words similar to the word auction, in connection with any sale other than
a bona fide auction sale conducted by a Licensed Auctioneer. Charity, or fund-
raising auctions may be excluded from this prohibition at the discretion of the
Business Licence Delegate.
505
Residential Accommodation Business [Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
Every person carrying on the Business of or operating a Residential Accommodation
Business shall:
(1)
Install and maintain in good working order a fire extinguisher of not less than a five
pound ABC class. Such fire extinguisher is to be mounted in a visible area of the
kitchen;
(2)
Post an evacuation plan in a visible area at the main entry/ exit, and clearly indicate
the contact information (accessible 24/7) for the operator responsible for the rental
premises;
(3)
Comply with life safety requirements to the satisfaction of the Municipality's Chief
Building Official for use of a Primary Dwelling Unit, an Accessory Secondary Suite,
an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and/or an Accessory Lock-Off Unit, for rental
purposes. The requirements for compliance may include but may not be limited to:
(a)
Install and maintain in good working order interconnected smoke alarms,
including where applicable, carbon monoxide detectors;
(b)
Comply with requirements for bedroom window egress; and
(c)
Comply with requirements for access to the accessory unit by the
Municipality's Fire Department;
(4)
Comply with the British Columbia Building Code to the satisfaction of the
Municipality's Chief Building Official for any changes, upgrades or improvements
made to a building;
(5)
Carry on no more than one Residential Accommodation Business at a time, per
Dwelling Unit.
505A Accessory Bed and Breakfast
Every Person carrying on the Business of or operating an Accessory Bed and Breakfast
shall:
(1)
Only carry on the Business in their Principal Residence;
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(2)
Obtain the written approval of the property owner and Strata Corporation, if
applicable and provide evidence of written approval to the City upon request;
(3)
Provide to the City the contact information for a person who must be able to
respond to an inquiry or complaint while paying guests are hosted at the premises;
(4)
Maintain and provide to the City on request a list of the dates, duration, and group
size of all bookings for the Bed and Breakfast.
505B Accessory Boarding - Long Term
Every Person carrying on the Business of or operating Accessory Boarding - Long Term
shall:
(1)
Only carry on the Business in their Principal Residence;
(2)
Obtain the written approval of the property owner and Strata Corporation, if
applicable and provide evidence of written approval to the City upon request.
505C Accessory Boarding - Short Term
Every Person carrying on the Business of or operating Accessory Boarding - Short Term
shall:
(1)
Only carry on the Business in their Principal Residence;
(2)
Obtain the written approval of the property owner and Strata Corporation, if
applicable and provide evidence of written approval to the City upon request;
(3)
Provide to the City the contact information for a person who must be able to
respond to an inquiry or complaint while boarders are hosted at the premises;
(4)
Maintain and provide to the City on request a list of the dates, duration, and number
of boarders accommodated at the premises.
505D Residential Rentals - Long Term
(1)
Every Person carrying on the Business of or operating Residential Rentals- Long
Term shall obtain the written approval of the property owner and Strata
Corporation, if applicable and provide evidence of written approval to the City upon
request;
(2)
Any Person who carries on the Business of or operates Non Market Rental
Housing, or a Residential Rental - Long Term business that is limited to one
Dwelling Unit, shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a business licence.
505E Residential Rentals - Short Term
Every Person carrying on the Business of or operating Residential Rentals - Short Term
shall:
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(1)
Only carry on the Business in their Principal Residence or Dwelling Unit on the
same legal parcel as their Principal Residence;
(2)
Require a separate Licence for the Principal Residence and Dwelling Unit on the
same legal parcel, if applicable;
(3)
Obtain the written approval of the property owner and Strata Corporation, if
applicable and provide evidence of written approval to the City upon request;
(4)
Provide to the City the contact information for a person who must be able to
respond to an inquiry or complaint while paying guests are hosted at the premises;
(5)
Maintain and provide to the City on request a list of the dates, duration, and group
size of all bookings for the premises.
506
Billiard Halls and Arcades
(1)
For the purpose of this section, Operator shall mean any Person who is a
proprietor, lessee, manager, or employee, or other person who otherwise carries
on the business of keeping an Arcade or Billiard Hall.
(2)
An Operator of a Billiard Hall shall not permit or suffer to permit any person to
remain in such Billiard Hall between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday
through Thursday or between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Friday and
Saturday.
(3)
An Operator of an Arcade shall not permit or suffer to permit any Person to remain
in such arcade between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 a.m. the following
morning.
(4)
No Person shall be the Operator of an Arcade or Billiard Hall unless they are 19
years of age or older.
(5)
An Arcade or Billiard Hall shall have an Operator on duty at all times while the
Arcade or Billiard Hall is open for Business and the Operator shall supervise,
control and be responsible for the activities on the premises.
(6)
An Operator of an Arcade or Billiard Hall shall not permit or suffer to permit:
(a)
an intoxicated person on the premises;
(b)
the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises when the
premises are not Licensed for consumption pursuant to the Liquor Control
and Licensing Act;
(c)
contraventions of the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act of Canada and amendments thereto;
(d)
any indecent or immoral act.
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(7)
For the purposes of this section, an Operator of an Arcade or Billiard Hall shall be
deemed to have permitted or suffered to permit any of the above activities if they
occur and the operator fails to take immediate remedial action.
(8)
An Operator may request any Person found on the premises and contravening this
section to immediately leave the premises.
(9)
Every Operator of an Arcade or Billiard Hall shall keep the premises well lit and
clean and shall keep the windows uncovered in a manner so as to present a clear
view of the interior of the premises.
(10)
Every Operator of an Arcade or Billiard Hall shall post, in a conspicuous place near
the amusement machines or pool tables at least two legible copies of a summary
of the rules of conduct for customers and spectators, including those rules
contained in this bylaw.
507
Body Rub
(1)
Every proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour must:
(a)
provide the Chief of Police or their designate, and the Business Licence
Delegate with the name, age, address and current picture identification of
every person to be employed or engaged in the business together with any
additional information as the Chief of Police or their designate or Business
Licence Delegate may require;
(b)
notify the Chief of Police or their designate and the Business Licence
Delegate within 24 hours of any change in the personnel employed or
engaged in the business;
(c)
not employ or engage any person in the business without first receiving the
approval of the Chief of Police, and subject to satisfactory completion of a
Criminal Record Check; and
(d)
maintain, at the location duly licensed and for the purpose of inspection by
the Business Licence Delegate or the Chief of Police or their designate, a
written record, in the form to be approved by the Business Licence
Delegate, of every service provided, clearly identifying the name, current
address and telephone number of any person provided such service, and
shall maintain that record for a period not less than six months after such
service was provided.
(2)
No proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour will;
(a)
employ any Person on the premises unless the person is 19 years of age
or over; or
(b)
permit any person to be on the premises at any time unless the person is
19 years of age or over.
(3)
Every proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour must provide a floor plan of the entire
premises in the scale and detail as may be prescribed by the Business Licence
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Delegate, and when any alterations are to be made to the premises, revised plans
must be submitted to the Business Licence Delegate for approval prior to any work
taking place.
(4)
Every room, in a Body Rub Parlour, used for Body Rub:
(a)
must not be less than 2.44 meters by 2.44 meters (8 feet by 8 feet) in
dimension;
(b)
must not be equipped with a locking device on any door to the room;
(c)
a room entry door must have a glazed panel, minimum size of 1000 sq. cm.
with no side having a dimension of less than 25cm;
(d)
may be translucent;
(e)
must be visible from the reception area;
(f)
other than a glazed door providing entrance to the room, must not have
any additional means by which a person may view the interior of the room;
and
(g)
must be equipped with lighting of at least 51 foot candle power at all points
in the room and which must remain switched on at all times that the room
is occupied or the door is closed.
(5)
No proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour will permit any person to remain on the
premises between the hours of 10 p.m. of the preceding day and 8 a.m. of the
following forenoon and shall not operate the business between those hours.
(6)
No proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour will permit any person engaged in providing
a body rub on the premises to perform a body rub unless the person is wearing
clean, washable, non-transparent outer garments covering the body between the
neck and the top of the knee, the sleeves of which do not reach below the elbows.
(7)
No proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour will exhibit the proprietors body, or permit
other persons to exhibit their bodies, in any window on, or about the premises, or
exhibit or permit to be exhibited any sign outside of the premises showing any nude
male or female body, or any part of a nude body, or any printed words, or
advertisement of any kind that might indicate that the premises is a place that offers
any form of sexual or nude entertainment.
(8)
Every proprietor of a Body Rub Parlour must deposit with the City evidence of
comprehensive liability insurance in the amount of $5 million. The City of North
Vancouver is to be shown as an additional insured. A 30 day notification of
cancellation clause should be included.
508
Building Contractors
Every Person Licensed as a "Building Contractor" shall on the written request of the
Business Licence Delegate provide the Business Licence Delegate with a list of all
sub-trades engaged on each specific job, on a form prescribed by the Business Licence
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Delegate; failure, neglect or refusal to submit each list within two weeks of delivery of such
written request shall be an infraction of this Bylaw and render such "Building Contractor"
liable to the penalties hereby imposed.
509
Child Care Facility
(1)
Every Applicant for a Business Licence to operate a Child Care Facility must:
(a)
Prepare and submit a traffic management plan that will include, but is not
limited to, details on the facility's anticipated traffic impacts, peak periods
for pick-up and drop-off, pick-up and drop-off areas, and traffic
management measures. The traffic management plan will be prepared to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(2)
Every applicant for a Business Licence to operate a Child Care Facility in a
residential zone shall be referred to Council for initial consideration if one or more
of the following conditions apply:
(a)
Where the proposed facility is situated on a property that is under 5,900
square feet in area; or
(b)
Where the proposed facility is situated on a block where there are one or
more existing group child care facilities or child care facilities on the same
block, or on an adjacent block separated by a lane; or
(c)
Where the required on-site parking is directly accessed from a collector or
arterial road.
(3)
Every Applicant for a Business Licence to operate a Child Care Facility may be
referred by Council to a Public Meeting.
(4)
Every Applicant for a Business Licence to operate a Child Care Facility that is
referred by Council to a Public Meeting shall:
(a)
Undertake a neighbourhood consultation plan that will include, but is not
limited to, meeting with area residents to share information on the proposed
facility, the number of children the facility is to be licensed for, hours of
operation, the types of programs being offered, the plans for traffic
management, staff contact information, mitigation measures, and conflict
resolution options. The neighbourhood consultation plan will be prepared
to the satisfaction of the Neighbourhood Consultation Delegate and
executed four weeks prior to the Public Meeting;
(b)
Attend the Public Meeting.
(5)
The issuance of a Business Licence for a Child Care Facility that is referred to
Council is at the discretion of Council.
(6)
The issuance of a Business Licence for a Child Care Facility that is not referred to
Council is at the discretion of Director, Community Services.
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510
Chimney Sweeps
All Persons Licensed as chimney sweeps shall, when servicing or cleaning a chimney,
clean out the chimney flu, ash pit and the smoke pipe of any heating appliance, such as
the furnace, heaters and stove, and shall clean out the chimney flu, throat and ash pit of
the fireplace. Additionally, the customer shall be advised of any deficiencies respecting all
heating, venting, and ash pit requirements. Every chimney sweep shall comply with the
lawful directions of the Fire Chief.
511
Commercial Parking Lots
It shall be a condition of the granting of a Licence to any person to carry on the Business
of a commercial parking lot that they shall post on the parking lot one sign at each entrance
and one sign at each exit of such parking lot, stating in wording clearly legible by day or
night to the satisfaction of the Business Licence Delegate, the circumstances under which
a vehicle may be removed from the lot and the address of the place to which it will be
removed.
512
Commercial Vehicles
(1)
Every Person licensed to do Business within the Municipality shall, where they are
operating a commercial vehicle in connection with their Business, have displayed
on both sides of the vehicle the name and address of the Licensee of the vehicle
or alternatively the trade name and telephone number of the operator of the
vehicle.
(2)
Every Person licensed to do Business within the Municipality shall, where they are
operating a private vehicle in connection with their business, and having displayed
thereon a municipal decal as required by the provisions of the Community Charter,
display a sign or show card in one window of said vehicle with the name and
address of the Licensee of the vehicle or alternatively the trade name and
telephone number of the operator of the vehicle.
513
Food Truck, Mobile
Every Person making Application for a licence to carry on a Business as a Food Truck
shall, at the time of such Application, provide evidence of:
(1)
City of North Vancouver Fire Department approval by meeting all the requirements
contained within Section 705(4) of the "Fire Bylaw, 2005, No. 7709", as amended
from time to time;
(2)
B.C. Health Authority "Permit to Operate";
(3)
Suitable insurance as determined by the City of North Vancouver's Insurance and
Risk Advisor.
Food trucks are only permitted to operate on City property as part of a City approved public
or private event.
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514
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Labels for Gas Pumps
Every Operator of a Gasoline Station is required to post or cause to be posted on each
pump or pump nozzle used to dispense gasoline or other motor fuel to the public, a legible
and conspicuous Greenhouse Gas Emissions Label that has been approved by the
Director, Community Services.
515
Group Child Care Facility
(1)
Every Applicant for a Business Licence to operate a Group Child Care Facility:
(a)
Shall prepare and submit a traffic management plan that will include, but is
not limited to, details on the facility's anticipated traffic impacts, peak
periods for pick-up and drop-off, pick-up and drop-off areas, and traffic
management measures. The traffic management plan will be prepared to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer;
(b)
Must be referred to Council for initial consideration; and
(c)
May be referred by Council to a Public Meeting.
(2)
Every Applicant for a Business Licence to operate a Group Child Care Facility that
is referred by Council to a Public Meeting shall:
(a)
Undertake a neighbourhood consultation plan that will include, but is not
limited to, meeting with area residents to share information on the proposed
facility, the number of children the facility is to be licensed for, hours of
operation, the types of programs being offered, the plans for traffic
management, staff contact information, mitigation measures, and conflict
resolution options. The neighbourhood consultation plan will be prepared
to the satisfaction of the Neighbourhood Consultation Delegate and
executed four weeks prior to the Public Meeting;
(b)
Attend the Public Meeting.
(3)
The issuance of a Business Licence for a Group Child Care Facility is at the
discretion of Council.
516
Private Patrol Agency Licensing
(1)
Every Person carrying on the Business of watching, guarding or patrolling for the
protection of Persons or property, or as a Private Detective shall be required to
hold a Licence as set forth in the "Private Investigators' Licensing Act" of the
Province of British Columbia.
(2)
Every Person carrying on the Business of watching, guarding or patrolling for the
protection of persons or property shall supply the Chief of Police with the name,
age, address and description of all Persons employed by them and such other
information as the Chief of Police may require.
(3)
No Person carrying on the Business as described in subsection (2) hereof, shall
adopt as an official uniform any form of suit, coat, uniform or mode of dress, nor
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shall any person wear such official uniform without having first obtained the written
approval of the Chief of Police.
517
House Calls Restricted
No Person in the Municipality shall call at any residence between the hours of 6:00 P.M.
and 8:00 A.M. for the purpose of selling, soliciting or taking orders for goods, materials,
publications or services of any kind unless previous appointment has been made for such
call.
518
Ice Cream Vendor, Mobile
(1)
Every Person carrying on the Business as a Ice Cream Vendor, Mobile shall
comply with the following requirements:
(a)
Provide a garbage container and must pick-up all garbage located within
25 metres of the vehicle which results from the ice cream vendor's
operation;
(b)
Every vehicle used by an Ice Cream Vendor must be kept in good repair;
(c)
An ice cream vendor must not operate before 8:00 am or after 9:00 pm;
(d)
The amplified sound from an ice cream vendor's vehicle must not be played
higher than 60 dBA measured 50 feet in front of the vehicle;
(e)
Amplified sound from an ice cream vendor's vehicle must be shut off when
the vehicle is stopped;
(f)
An ice cream vendor will carry on business in residential areas only and
will not sell products in commercial areas, parks, school grounds or public
plazas;
(2)
Every applicant for a licence to operate an Ice Cream Vendor, Mobile Business
must:
(a)
Provide evidence satisfactory to the Business Licence Delegate that written
approval was given for the proposed business by the Vancouver Coastal
Health Authority or other Provincial authority or body having jurisdiction
over the safe handling of food products;
(b)
Provide the Chief Constable with the name, age, address, birth date and
sex of all persons employed in the business; and
(c)
Provide evidence satisfactory to the City that the Applicant has
comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in the amount of
$5,000,000.
519
Inspection of Businesses
Every owner or occupier of any Business or licensed business premise in the Municipality
shall give to the Business Licence Delegate and to any member of their staff authorized
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by them for the purpose, such access at any reasonable hour to such business or licensed
business premise and every part hereof and such information with respect thereto as may
be reasonably required to enable necessary inspections and investigations to be made.
520
Insurance Necessary for Carnivals, etc.
Before a Licence shall be granted to any Person for the purpose of holding or exhibiting
any circus or menagerie or holding any show or carnival using Ferris wheels,
merry-go-rounds and/or other similar devices in the Municipality, such person shall show
proof of liability insurance to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor to the effect of:
(1)
Comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance providing coverage
for a minimum of $5,000,000 all-inclusive per occurrence, against liability for bodily
injury or death and/or damage to property on an all-risk occurrence basis. The
City of North Vancouver is to be listed as an "Additional Insured" under this Policy;
(2)
Motor vehicle insurance for public liability and property damage providing for a
minimum of $5,000,000, covering use or operation of all motor vehicles and trailers
owned, leased, hired or controlled by the Company and used or operated in the
performance of the contract;
The Licensee will indemnify and save harmless the City of North Vancouver, its employees
and agents from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, actions, costs and
expenses that the City of North Vancouver may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any
time either before or after the expiration or termination of this contract as a result of any
matter, act or omission of the Licensee or any agent, employee, officer, director or sub-
contractor of the Licensee.
521
Inter-municipal Business Licences
(1)
The Business Licence Delegate may issue an Inter-municipal Business Licence to
a Person who carries out a business which is listed in Schedule "D" and who makes
application for an Inter-municipal Business Licence for each of the premises of the
business located within the City.
(2)
The classes of businesses set out in Schedule "D" are the only classes of
businesses which are eligible to hold an Inter-municipal Business Licence.
(3)
A Person may apply for an Inter-municipal Business Licence for each premises of
a business located within the City provided that the following criteria are met:
(a)
The business premises are located in the City;
(b)
The business complies with the applicable bylaws of the City;
(c)
The business complies with Provincial requirements, where applicable;
(d)
The business is one of the classes of businesses listed in Schedule "D" of
this Bylaw; and
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(e)
The Person pays the applicable Inter-municipal Business Licence fee set
out in Schedule F of the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 9000" for
each Inter-municipal Business Licence. [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
(4)
The term of the Inter-municipal Business Licence shall be the term for licences
issued generally for that class of Business.
(5)
During the term of the Licence, the holder of an Inter-municipal Business Licence
may carry on the business authorized by the Inter-municipal Business Licence
within the boundaries of the City and within the boundaries of any Member
Municipality, subject to the applicable bylaws of the Member Municipality.
(6)
The holder of an Inter-municipal Business Licence issued by a Member
Municipality shall be required to provide to the Business Licence Delegate all
information to confirm that the holder has a valid and subsisting Inter-municipal
Business Licence.
(7)
The Business Licence Delegate shall not issue an Inter-municipal Business
Licence in respect of any business that is not carried on from premises physically
located within the City.
(8)
Upon request by a Member Municipality and upon receipt of the reasons for the
request and the supporting information from the Member Municipality, the
Business Licence Delegate may consider the refusal, suspension or revocation of
an Inter-municipal Business Licence issued by the City.
(9)
Upon receiving notification of the refusal, suspension or revocation of an Inter-
municipal Business Licence issued by a Member Municipality, the Business
Licence Delegate may refuse to permit the holder of the Inter-municipal Business
Licence which has been refused, suspended or revoked to carry on business within
the boundaries of the City.
(10)
The Business Licence Delegate may refuse to issue a business Licence to a
business Licence applicant who may have had an application or Inter-municipal
Business Licence refused, suspended or revoked by a Member Municipality.
(11)
The Business Licence Delegate may allow the holder of an Inter-municipal
Business Licence to operate in the City under the Inter-municipal Business Licence
until the expiry of the term of the Inter-municipal Business Licence, if the Member
Municipality that issued that Inter-municipal Business Licence ceases to issue
Inter-municipal Business Licences.
522
Liquor Licensed Establishments
(1)
All businesses applying for a Business Licence in an establishment where liquor is
to be served must first comply with all provisions of the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act of BC;
(2)
As per the provisions of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, the Council of the
Corporation of the City of North Vancouver will make recommendations as to the
issuance of a Provincial Liquor Licence;
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(3)
In making its recommendation to the Province, the City will also provide the views
of nearby residents, if the operation of the proposed establishment may potentially
affect them;
(4)
It shall be the option of the Business Licence Delegate, Chief of Police or their
designate, to inspect all establishments Licensed or intended to be Licensed as
Liquor Primary, Liquor Primary Club, or Food Primary establishments under the
provisions of this Bylaw. Any Person refusing any such officer admittance or
preventing such inspection shall be guilty of an infraction of this Bylaw.
523
Massage Therapist (Registered)
Every Massage Therapist (Registered) Applicant for a Business Licence shall provide the
Business Licence Delegate with a copy of Certification issued to the applicant by the
College of Massage Therapists and which indicates that the applicant is a full and qualified
practitioner.
524
Massage Provider (Unregistered)
Every Massage Provider (Unregistered) Applicant for a Business Licence shall provide the
Business Licence Delegate with the name, age, birth date, current address and picture
identification of every Person proposed to be employed by, or engaged in such business,
together with any additional information which the Business Licence Delegate may deem
to be necessary to the application.
525
Cannabis - Licenced Medical Production
Cannabis Licenced Medical Production businesses are subject to the following
regulations:
(1)
Owners, Employees & Persons-of-Interest Criminal Background & Reference
Checks:
(a)
All owners, employees (whether paid or volunteered), and, if the business
ownership is a corporation all officers and directors shall be required to
apply for, in writing in a format acceptable to the Chief of Police, and obtain
a Criminal Background and Reference Check clearance prior to issuance
of a business licence or working in the Cannabis - Licensed Medical
Production. Applicants shall be responsible for all fees associated with the
Criminal Background Check charged by the City of North Vancouver RCMP
Detachment.
(b)
Any Person that has a financial interest in the business greater than
$25,000.00 is required to apply for, on a form provided by the City, and
obtain Criminal Background & Reference Check clearance, when the
Person is a corporation this requirement shall apply to all officers and
directors of said corporation.
(c)
For the purposes of Section (1) (c) "financial interest" shall include, but not
be limited to, a mortgage (except for a mortgage held by a Financial
Institution or Credit Union), loan, chattel or promissory note.
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(d)
All Criminal Background & Reference Check application forms shall be held
on file with the Chief of Police until such time the Person no longer owns,
works for or has a financial interest in the business.
(2)
Building Security:
(a)
The Licensee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that all access
and possible access points into the place of business are secured against
unauthorized access at all times without compromising the life and accident
safety of any occupants in the business.
(b)
The Licensee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that all access
and possible access points into the place of business are monitored with
high resolution cameras that shall record video and audio at all times.
(c)
The original electronic file(s) or an un-edited copy of the original electronic
file(s) of all video and audio surveillance recordings required by the
Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations SOR/2016-230 or successor
legislation and related "Security Directives" shall be maintained on site in a
secure location for a period of 30 days or the minimum specified period in
the aforementioned federal regulations, whichever is longer.
(d)
Video and audio recordings of any attempted unauthorized entry,
successful unauthorized entry or any other criminal activity occurring on
the property shall be maintained on site in a secure location for a period of
2 years or the minimum specified period in the aforementioned federal
regulations, whichever is longer.
(e)
At any reasonable hour of the day and upon request from the Chief of
Police, the Business Licence Delegate or a Bylaw Enforcement Delegate
all recordings required by Section (2) shall be immediately available for
review.
(3)
Building Access & Egress Control:
(a)
All access and egress shall, except in an emergency evacuation situation,
be centrally controlled, monitored and logged for all employees and visitors
entering the business premises.
(b)
High resolution video or still-image camera(s) with date and time imaging
shall be located in the central reception area in a manner capable of
capturing the identity of all persons entering or leaving the Business
premises.
(c)
Images capable of identifying persons shall be captured and stored on a
secured system in the business premises for 2 years of each person as
they enter and exit the business premises.
(d)
All employees and owners shall be issued picture ID and shall keep the ID
on their person and visible at all times while on the Business premises.
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(e)
The Licensee shall maintain, keep on the Business premises and update
as required, a register of all employees and owners with the following
information on each person:
(i)
Name in full;
(ii)
Position;
(iii)
Home address; and
(iv)
Home phone number or if there is no home land-line phone number
then a separate contact phone number.
(f)
All visitors entering the Business premises beyond the Reception Area
shall be required to present Picture Identification to confirm their identity
and have the following information entered into a Visitor's Log:
(i)
Visitor's name in full;
(ii)
Type of Picture Identification presented, including identifying
numbers and description;
(iii)
Date and time of entry into the premises;
(iv)
Number of temporary Visitor ID issued;
(v)
Organization represented, if any; and
(vi)
Date and time of departure from the premises.
(g)
The Visitor Log shall be securely stored on the business premises for a
period of 2 years.
(h)
All visitors accessing the Business premises beyond the Reception area
shall be issued temporary ID which shall kept on their person and visible at
all times while on the Business premises. Visitors shall be manually signed
in and out when entering or leaving the Business premises.
(i)
At any reasonable hour of the day and upon request from the Chief of
Police, the Business Licence Delegate or a Bylaw Enforcement Delegate
all recordings required by Section (3) shall be immediately available for
review.
(4)
Production Control & Monitoring:
(a)
The Licensee shall record on the first regular working day of each month
the following information for the previous month:
(i)
Net weight of cannabis seeds in storage at the last day of the month;
(ii)
Total net weight of harvested cannabis prior to starting the drying
process;
(iii)
Total net weight of harvested cannabis that has completed the
drying process but prior to packaging;
(iv)
Total net weight of cannabis distributed to clients;
(v)
Total net weight of cannabis shipped for destruction;
(vi)
Total net weight of cannabis sent for testing; and
(vii)
The total net weight of cannabis plants or parts thereof that are used
to propagate new plants, including the # of plants propagated.
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(b)
At any reasonable hour of the day and upon request from the Chief of
Police, the Business Licence Delegate or a Bylaw Enforcement Delegate
all records required by Section (4) (a) shall be immediately available for
review.
(5)
Reporting & Inspection:
(a)
At any reasonable hour of the day access to the entire business premises
shall be provided to the Business Licence Delegate, Chief of Police or
Bylaw Enforcement Delegate for the purposes of monitoring and enforcing
the provisions of this bylaw or any other bylaw.
(b)
Any City employee conducting an inspection of the business premises may
observe and comply with company safety/security protocols and
procedures, particularly when inspecting restricted areas where marijuana
is present. Any member of the RCMP conducting an inspection of the
business premises for compliance with this bylaw may defer to company
safety/security protocols and procedures when appropriate but RCMP
procedures, protocols and Officer safety shall take precedence at all times
and will over-ride any such company security protocols and procedures.
The Licensee shall ensure that staff with the appropriate authority and
ability to access all rooms and spaces in the Business premises shall
accompany the city inspectors or RCMP members during the inspection at
all times.
(c)
The Licensee shall comply with all reasonable requests for information not
specified in Sections 520 (2), (3) and (4) from the Business Licence
Delegate, Chief of Police or Bylaw Enforcement Delegate for the purposes
of monitoring and enforcing the provisions of this bylaw or any other bylaw.
526
Mobile Cart
(1)
Every Mobile Cart to be used shall conform to the following standards:
(a)
Each Mobile Cart shall be of a size and weight such that it can be moved
by one person without motorized aid;
(b)
Each Mobile Cart must have not less than two wheels to aid movement;
(c)
No Mobile Cart may be used which can accommodate the operator inside
the cart for purposes of carrying out business;
(d)
No Mobile Cart may be used if it is propelled or moved by a means other
than by hand;
(e)
No Mobile Cart shall be used which exceeds the following dimensions:
1.22 metres in width, 1.53 metres in length and 2 metres in height
(f)
The operator of every Mobile Cart shall have the business name clearly
displayed thereon.
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(g)
The location of every Mobile Cart must be in accordance with the Zoning
Bylaw, the Building Bylaw and all other applicable bylaws, regulations or
Policy of the City of North Vancouver and Federal and Provincial Statutes;
(h)
No Mobile Cart may be located on any street in the Municipality.
527
Peddlers
(1)
Every Peddler, when plying their trade with a vehicle, shall have their name and
address painted in a conspicuous place on both sides of every vehicle used by
them for such trade.
(2)
Every Peddler, when plying their trade and selling or offering for sale to the public
any commodity which is sold by weight or measure shall have and use a lawful
scale or measure capable of weighing or measuring accurately any commodity
sold by them.
(3)
No Person to whom a Licence has been granted as a Peddler shall either, give,
lend, rent, permit or allow any other person to use the same.
(4)
It shall be unlawful for any Peddler to stand on any street or lane in the Municipality
for a longer period at any one time than may be required in making a sale or
delivery of any commodity to a customer nor shall any Peddler be allowed to stand
their vehicle for a longer time than five minutes at any one place on any street or
land within the block bounded by intersecting streets for a longer period than ten
minutes during any period of two hours while engaged in the carrying on of their
business.
(5)
No Peddler shall ply or carry on their trade between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and
8:00 A.M.
528
Post Box Rental Agency
Every Person carrying on the Business of or operating a post box rental agency, shall
maintain a complete and accurate written record of the names and residential addresses
of every person who rents, leases, owns or has possession of a post box on the premises
and whether or not such Persons will be using the post box for business purposes, and
shall immediately, upon request, make such written record available for inspection by the
Business Licence Delegate or by a Peace Officer.
529
Second-Hand Dealers, Junk Dealers and Pawnbrokers
(1)
Every Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer or Pawnbroker, licensed under the
provisions of this Bylaw, shall keep a computer record or book, known as the
Second-Hand Dealers' Register, in which shall be entered or written clearly the
following particulars, in the English language, at the time any second-hand article
is purchased, taken in trade, bartered or pawned, or otherwise received in the
course of business, namely;
(a)
A consecutive Pawn number unique to each second-hand Article
purchased or received in the course of business.
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(b)
A correct account and description of, including any descriptive mark or
name on, the second-hand article purchased or received in the course of
business.
(c)
The price paid, value of article or thing provided in trade or barter or the
amount of debt or sum borrowed in respect of the second-hand article.
(d)
The precise minute, hour, and day of the receipt of each second-hand
article.
(e)
The full name, address and description of the person from whom the
second-hand article is purchased or received.
(f)
The type and serial or registration number of the Picture Identification
produced by the person selling, trading, bartering or pawning the second-
hand article. Without limiting the foregoing, no second-hand dealer, junk
dealer or pawnbroker shall purchase or take in trade, barter or pawn any
second-hand article from any person, unless that person has produced
Picture Identification.
(g)
The make, description, and Licence number of any motor vehicle used for
the delivery of such second-hand article purchased or received.
(h)
The name, initials or staff number of the staff person who purchases or
receives the second-hand article.
(2)
Any second-hand article purchased or received by a Second-Hand Dealer, Junk
Dealer, or Pawnbroker that has a value greater than $75.00 must be photographed
by the Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer or Pawnbroker. Such photographs are
to be retained with the Second-Hand Dealers' Register.
(3)
The Second-Hand Dealers' Register shall at all times be open to the inspection of
the City and its authorized representatives, including members of the Police.
(4)
Immediately after the sale, trade or barter of any second-hand article by a Second-
Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer or Pawnbroker, an entry shall be made in the Second-
hand Dealers' Register opposite to the entry of the purchase or receipt of such
article. This entry shall contain the following information:
(a)
The name, address, and description of the person to whom the second-
hand article was sold, traded or bartered.
(b)
The date and time of the sale, trade or barter.
(5)
No Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer or Pawnbroker shall permit any entry made
in the Second-hand Dealers' Register to be erased, obliterated, defaced, or
removed.
(6)
No Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer, or Pawnbroker shall purchase or receive
any second-hand articles outside of stated business hours.
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(7)
No Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer, or Pawnbroker shall knowingly purchase or
receive any second-hand article from any person who is:
(a)
under the age of eighteen (18) years;
(b)
intoxicated;
(c)
offering stolen goods.
(8)
Every Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer, and Pawnbroker shall forthwith on
demand being made by the City or any authorized representative of the City,
including a member of the Police, present for view to such person any and every
second-hand article in their possession.
(9)
Every Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer and Pawnbroker, in addition to the
Second-hand Dealers' Register described in Section 507(1), shall for each
business day complete and sign a true and accurate report of all second-hand
articles purchased, taken in trade or barter, or received. Each report will include
all information required in the Second-hand Dealers' Register. Each report shall
be delivered to the RCMP detachment in the City of North Vancouver by no later
than 09:30 a.m. of the business day following the business day for which the report
was completed. The Police may designate the format for the transfer of the report
and may direct that it be communicated by means of the Internet, fax or other
telecommunication system.
(10)
Subject to subsection (11) and (12), a Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer, or
Pawnbroker must not alter, repair, dispose of, or allow a second-hand article to be
removed from their place of business for a period of 30 days after the reporting of
such to the Police. During this 30 day period, second-hand articles must be
segregated and kept apart from all other articles in the place of business, and must
be available for inspection during business hours by the City, or any authorized
representative of the City, including a member of the Police. In addition, at no time
will a Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer, or Pawnbroker remove or obliterate by
any means any serial numbers or any other names, letters, or numbers, or
combinations thereof (be they painted, stamped, or engraved), any numbered or
lettered label or tag, or any engraving on any second-hand article.
(11)
Notwithstanding subsection (10) of this section, a Second-Hand Dealer, Junk
Dealer or pawnbroker may request in writing to the Chief of Police or their
designate having jurisdiction in the City for permission to sell or otherwise dispose
of a second-hand article prior to the end of the 30 day period referred to in
subsection (10).
A Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer or Pawnbroker shall not sell or dispose of any
such second-hand article without prior written consent from the Chief of Police or
their designate having jurisdiction in the City.
(12)
Notwithstanding subsection (10) of this section, the City or any authorized
representative of the City, including a member of the Police, may, in writing, require
that a Second-Hand Dealer, Junk Dealer, or Pawnbroker not alter, repair, dispose
of, or allow to be removed from their place of business any second-hand article for
a period greater than the 30 day period referred to in subsection (10). During this
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extended period, the second-hand article in question must be segregated and kept
apart from all other second-hand articles for sale within the place of business. This
second-hand article shall not be removed from the place of business without prior
written consent from the Chief of Police or their designate having jurisdiction in the
City.
(13)
No person shall, while Licensed as a Second-Hand Dealer or Junk Dealer, carry
on business as a Pawnbroker unless such person has also been issued a Business
Licence as a Pawnbroker.
(14)
This section (Section 529) of the bylaw does not apply to:
(a)
Non-Profit Organizations operating thrift stores; or
(b)
Second-Hand Dealers or Junk Dealers who obtain all second-hand
goods only from or through a Non-Profit Organization or by donation.
[Bylaw 9155, April 13, 2026]
530
Selling and Soliciting on Streets
(1)
No Person shall sell or offer for sale any book, magazine or other periodical, other
than a newspaper, on any street in the Municipality. This subsection shall not apply
to the operator of any newsstand, the operation of which has been approved in
writing by the Business Licence Delegate on recommendation of the Chief of
Police and subject to such conditions as may be contained in such written
approval.
(2)
No Person shall canvass or solicit business on any street in the Municipality from
cards or samples or in any other manner whatsoever, for the sale of goods, wares
or merchandise, or any article or thing for future delivery.
531
Shark Fins
No Business shall possess, sell, trade, or distribute Shark Fins or their derivative products
with the exception of possession for bona fide research purposes.
532
Soliciting for Charity
(1)
No Person shall carry on any Soliciting for Charity when such person is to receive
either directly or indirectly any compensation or reward or withholds, or intends to
withhold, any of the proceeds thereof as compensation or reward for any such
soliciting, without first obtaining or being the holder of a Licence for that purpose,
and in addition, being the holder of a permit for the specific or particular object or
purpose for which the soliciting is to be made.
(2)
Before any permit to solicit is issued by the Business Licence Delegate, the
Applicant shall file with the Business Licence Delegate for each specific or
particular object or purpose for which soliciting is to be made, a statement setting
out the name and address of the applicant, and the names and addresses of all
other persons who may be engaged in such soliciting, the name and address and
description of any organization on whose behalf, and the class of persons for
whose benefit, such service is to be made; the total amount intended or expected
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to be raised, and the method or scheme to be employed in such soliciting; the
estimated total amount of the percentage thereof to be expended or received as
compensation or reward for such soliciting; the purposes or object for which the
money or property derived or resulting from such soliciting is to be used, and the
method of distribution thereof, and the specific time within which such soliciting
shall be carried on; all of which shall be verified by affidavit of the person or chief
officer of the organization on whose behalf or for whose benefit such soliciting is
to be made; and where such soliciting is to be on behalf of or for the benefit of
some organization, authentication thereof shall be signed by a responsible official
of such organization, to accompany and be filed with such sworn statement.
533
Vending Machines
Every person owning, keeping or maintaining any Vending Machine shall, when applying
for a Licence under this Bylaw, notify the Business Licence Delegate in writing of the
number of vending machines so owned, kept or maintained by them. In the event of any
such person increasing the number of vending machines owned, kept or maintained by
them during the current period of the Licence, they shall forthwith notify the Business
Licence Delegate in writing of such increase in number.
534
Offence [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
(1)
Every person who:
(a)
violates a provision of this bylaw;
(b)
permits, suffers or allows any act to be done in violation of any provision of
this bylaw;
(c)
neglects to do anything required to be done under any provision of this
bylaw; or
(d)
allows a violation of this bylaw to continue;
commits an offence and on summary conviction is liable to a fine of not more than
$50,000.00.
(2)
Each day during which a violation, contravention or breach of this Bylaw continues
is deemed to be a separate offence.
535
Severability [Bylaw 9163, June 15, 2026]
The provisions of this Bylaw are severable. If, for any reason, any provision is held to be
invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining provisions of this Bylaw.
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PART 6 - REPEAL
600
Repeal
"Business Licence Bylaw, 2004, No. 7584", and all amendments thereto, is hereby
repealed.
PART 7 - EFFECTIVE DATE
700
Effective Date
This bylaw comes into force and effect on April 1, 2019. [Bylaw 8691, November 26, 2018]
READ a first time on the 7th day of May, 2018.
READ a second time on the 7th day of May,
2018.
SECOND READING RESCINDED on the 25th
day of June, 2018
READ a second time, as amended, on the 25th
day of June, 2018.
READ a third time on the 16th day of July, 2018.
ADOPTED on the 23rd day of July, 2018.
"Darrell R. Mussatto"
MAYOR
"Karla D. Graham"
CITY CLERK
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SCHEDULE "A"
BUSINESS CATEGORIES, TYPES AND CODES
CATEGORY
NAICS
CODE
LICENCE TYPE
CITY
CODE
FEE
Agriculture
11
Urban Farm
1199
Utilities
22
Utilities
2211
Construction Contractor
23
Building Contractor
2361
Electrical Contractor
2382
Plumbing and Gas Contractor
(Mechanical Contractor)
2383
Chimney Sweep
2388
Other trade Contractor
2389
Pharmaceutical and Medicine
Manufacturer
32
Cannabis-Licenced Medical
Production
3254
Manufacturer
33
Commissary Kitchen
3397
Food Manufacturing
3398
Manufacturer
3399
Wholesaler and Distributor
41
Wholesaler/Distributor
4189
Agent and Brokerage Service
4191
Retail Trade
44
Automobile Dealer and
Automotive Part Dealer
4411
Grocery Store
4451
Other Food Retailer
4452
Liquor Store/Wine Store
4453
Health and Personal Care Store
4461
Pharmacy
4462
Gasoline Station
4471
Retail Dealer
4529
Second-Hand Dealer or Junk
Dealer
4533
Charitable Sale
4539
Vending Machine Operator
4542
Amusement Machine
4543
Mobile Cart
4544
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CATEGORY
NAICS
CODE
LICENCE TYPE
CITY
CODE
FEE
Free Publication Box
4545
Peddler
4546
Farmer Market
4547
Cannabis Sales
4548
Transportation
48
Transportation and Support
Service
4841
Vehicle-for-Hire
4859
Port Industries
4860
Courier and Warehouse
49
Postal Service
4911
Courier
4921
Warehouse and Storage
Operation
4931
Information and Cultural Industry
51
Publishing, Journalism and
Telecommunication
5111
Movie Theatre
5120
Adult Movie Theatre
5121
Photography, Film, TV, Radio
and Music Production
5191
Finance and Insurance
52
Financial Institution
5211
Pawnbroker
5222
Insurance Service
5242
Other Activities Related to
Credit Intermediation
5268
Financial Service
5269
ATM
5270
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
[Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
53
Real Estate Office and Service
5312
Rental Leasing Service
5323
Marina Operator
5331
Commercial Rental
53112
Residential Rental - Long Term
531113
Residential Rental - Short Term
531111
Professional, Scientific and
Technical Service
54
Auctioneer
5410
Legal Service
5411
Architectural or Engineering
Service and Related Service
5413
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CATEGORY
NAICS
CODE
LICENCE TYPE
CITY
CODE
FEE
Design Service
5414
Consulting and Managing
Service
5416
Research and Laboratory
Service
5417
Administrative Office and Support,
Waste Management and
Remediation Service
56
General and Administrative
Support Service
5611
Post Box Rental Agency
5614
Tourism Service
5615
Guard Patrol Licencing
5616
Waste Collection and Waste
Management Service
5621
Recycling Service and Centre
5629
Education Service
61
Private Elementary and
Secondary School
6111
Business, Computer and
Management School or Training
6114
Technical and Trade School
6115
Other School and Instruction
6116
Tutoring and Educational
Support Service
6117
Health Care and Social Assistance
62
Office of Medical and Health
Practitioner
6211
Office of Dentist and
Orthodontic
6212
Other Health Practitioner
6213
Home Health Care Service
6216
Massage Therapist - Registered
6217
Massage Provider -
Unregistered
6218
Private Medical and Surgical
Centre
6221
Residential Care Facility
6240
Social Service
6241
Community Food Service
6242
Child Care Facility
6244
Group Child Care Facility
6245
Art, Entertainment and Recreation
71
Art and Agency
7113
Museum and Gallery
7121
Billiard Hall and Arcade
7130
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CATEGORY
NAICS
CODE
LICENCE TYPE
CITY
CODE
FEE
Amusement Park
7131
Casino
7132
Bingo Hall
7133
Bowling Alley
7137
Itinerant Uses
7138
All Other Amusement and
Recreation
7139
Accommodation and Food Service
[Bylaw 9023, May 6, 2024]
72
Accessory Bed and Breakfast
7210
Traveller Accommodation
7211
Recreational Vehicle Park and
Recreational Camp
7212
Accessory Dormitory Use
7213
Food Service Contractor and
Caterer
7220
Mobile Ice Cream Vendor
7221
Mobile Food Cart
7222
Mobile Food Truck
7223
Mobile Canteen
7224
Primary Liquor Licenced
Establishment
7225
Restaurant - Licenced
7226
Restaurant - Unlicensed
7227
Limited Service Eating Place -
Licenced
7228
Limited Service Eating Place -
Unlicensed
7229
Accessory Boarding - Long
Term
721198
Accessory Boarding - Short
Term
72131
Other Service
81/91
Automotive Repair and
Maintenance
8111
Repair and Maintenance
Service
8114
Body Rub Parlour
8120
Personal Care Service
8121
Funeral Service
8122
Coin-Operated Laundry and Dry
Cleaner
8123
Commercial Parking Lot
8129
Civic and Social Organization
8134
Membership Organization
8139
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CATEGORY
NAICS
CODE
LICENCE TYPE
CITY
CODE
FEE
Inter-municipal
9115
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SCHEDULE "B"
Deleted [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
SCHEDULE "C"
Deleted [Bylaw 9046, July 22, 2024]
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SCHEDULE "D"
Classes of Businesses which Qualify for an Inter-municipal Business Licences
Contractors including, but not limited to:
Acoustical
Fabricating (metal)
Plaster/Stucco
Air Conditioning
Fencing
Plastic
Alarm Systems
Fiberglassing
Plumbing
Alterations and Repairs
Finish Carpentry
Pressure Washing
Appliance Repair
Fireplaces (non-masonry)
Pump Maintenance/Installation
Arborite
Fireproofing
Rails
Architects
Flagging Service (Traffic Control)
Refrigeration
Awnings
Flooring
Reinforcing Steel
Blacktopping
Framing
Restoration
Blasting
Furnace Repair
Road Builders
Brickwork/Masonry
Gas
Roofing
Building
General Household Repair/
Handyman Service
Sand Blasting
Building Movers
Glazing
Sanitary
Bulldozing
Gutters
Saunas
Cable Installation
Hauling
Scaffolding
Cabinets
Heating/Sheet Metal
Security and Alarms
Carpenter
Inspection Services
Sewers
Carpet Cleaner
Insulation
Sheet Metal
Caulking
Intercommunications
Shingler
Cement Finishing
Iron Worker
Shoring
Chimney Service
Irrigation
Siding
Cladding
Janitorial Service
Signs, All
Concrete
Land Clearing
Skylights
Concrete Pumping
Land Surveyors
Sprinklers
Construction Manager
Landscape/Gardening
Steamfitters
Crane Operator
Lathing
Steel Erection
Cutting and Coring
Logging
Store Fixtures & Decorations
Decking
Locksmith
Swimming Pools
Demolition
Marble
Tanks
Disposal Service
Mechanical
Terrazzo
Ditching
Mechanical Equipment Installation
Tile
Diving
Metal Worker
Toilet Partitions/Shelving
Doors - Overhead, etc.
Millwork
Tree Service
Draft Sealing
Moving (Building)
Upholstering
Drainage
Oil Worker
Ventilation
Drilling
Ornamental Ironwork
Waterproofing
Drywall/Plasterer
Painting/Decorating
Weatherproofing
Electrical
Paving
Welding
Electronics
Pest Control
Wood Preserving
Elevator/Skip Hoist
Pile Driving
Wood Stove Installer
Engineers
Pipe Bending & Fabricating
Wrecking
Excavating/Backfill
Pipeline
Wrought Iron