Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 3039, 2026 - Consolidated Version
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CITY OF PITT MEADOWS
BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW
Bylaw No. 3039, 2026 and amendments thereto
CONSOLIDATED VERSION FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amending bylaws have been consolidated with the
original bylaws for convenience only.
Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the
bylaws on this subject.
BYLAW NO.
ADOPTED
AMENDED SECTION(S)
3039, 2026
March 31, 2026
Original (including Schedule A
from Bylaw No. 2643, 2014)
Pursuant to Section 6.1.2 of this bylaw (Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No.
3039, 2026, adopted on March 31, 2026), the licence fees previously established by
Schedule "A" of Bylaw No. 2643, 2014 are hereby continued and deemed to be fees
established under this bylaw until December 31, 2026.
Effective January 1, 2027, the licence fees set out in Schedule "A" of this bylaw apply.
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A Bylaw respecting the granting of licenses and regulating of businesses within
the City of Pitt Meadows.
WHEREAS Council may, pursuant to the provisions contained in the Community Charter,
regulate in relation to business;
AND WHEREAS Council may, in regulating under the Community Charter, provide for a
system of licences, permits or approvals;
AND WHEREAS Council may, pursuant to the Community Charter, delegate its powers,
duties and functions to an officer or employee of the City, which may include the
authority to suspend a business licence;
AND WHEREAS Council considers it in the public interest to regulate and licence
businesses within the City;
AND WHEREAS Council has given notice of its intention to adopt this bylaw by placing
advertisements in the local newspaper, and has provided an opportunity for persons who
consider they are affected to make representations to Council;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Pitt Meadows enacts as follows:
PART 1 - CITATION
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No.
3039, 2026".
PART 2 - INTERPRETATION & REFERENCES
2.1
In this bylaw the following words, terms, and phrases, wherever they occur in this
bylaw, have the following meanings assigned to them:
ALR means Agricultural Land Reserve.
Amusement Arcade means the use of a building or portion of a building for the
operation of amusement machines, for which a coin or token must be inserted, or
an entry fee or membership fee is charged.
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Assisted Living Residence means an assisted living residence as defined in the
Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
Bed and Breakfast means a bed and breakfast as defined in the Zoning Bylaw.
Business means the carrying on of a commercial or industrial undertaking of any
kind or nature or the providing of professional, personal, or other services.
Buy includes purchase, barter, deal in, take in exchange, take in part payment, or
receive on consignment.
Carnival means an itinerant exhibition, show or production temporarily located in
the City, which offers to the public amusement rides, circus performances, games
of skill or chance, or other similar entertainment.
Cannabis means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada).
Cannabis Retail means a retail business licensed under the Cannabis Control and
Licensing Act, selling cannabis or cannabis accessories for offsite consumption.
City means the lands within the municipal boundaries of the City of Pitt Meadows,
or the Corporation of the City of Pitt Meadows, as the context requires.
Community Care Facility means a community care facility as defined in the
Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
Contractor means any person who, for a fee, undertakes construction or building
work, but does not include a land developer or a person licensed under another
category of this bylaw.
Council means the municipal council of the City.
Child Care means the provision of care programs of children licenced for this use
in accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, and includes
group child care, preschool, family child care, occasional child care, in-home
multi-age child care, multi-age child care, school age care and recreational care
as defined under the Child Care Licensing Regulation.
Dog means any dog of the canine species.
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Dog Daycare means premises for the provision of services to dogs such as canine
daycare for all or part of a day, obedience classes, training, grooming, and
behaviour counselling, but not overnight boarding of dogs.
Drug Paraphernalia means any product, equipment, thing or material of any kind
used or designed to be used to produce, process, package, repackage, store,
contain, smoke, inhale, inject, ingest or otherwise introduce into the human body
cannabis or a controlled substance as defined in Schedules I, II, and III of the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, other than a controlled substance
permitted under that Act.
Farmers Market means the carrying on of a business that organizes a group of
vendors to gather in a temporary, open-air market located outdoors for the
purpose of selling to the public.
Food Primary Licence means a liquor licence for restaurants, bistros, cafes and
other establishments where the primary focus is the service of food.
Home-Based Business means a home-based business as defined in the Zoning
Bylaw.
Hosting for an Event in the ALR means a gathering of people on a farm for the
purpose of attending:
(a) a wedding, unless (c) applies,
(b) a music festival, or
(c) an event, other than
(i) an event held for the purpose of agri-tourism, or
(ii) a celebration, by residents of the farm and those persons whom they
invite, of a family event for which no fee or other charge is payable in
connection with the event by invitees.
Licence means a business licence required and issued pursuant to this bylaw.
Licensee means a person to whom a current licence has been issued under this
bylaw.
Licence Inspector means a person appointed from time to time by the City as a
Licence Inspector for the City, or their designate.
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Licensed Establishments means any establishment licensed under the provisions
of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
Liquor Primary Licence means a liquor licence for establishments offering liquor
as their primary focus.
Manufacturing means carrying on the business of assembling, fabricating,
processing, altering or finishing any goods.
Medical Health Officer means a medical health officer designated under of the
Public Health Act.
Minor means a person who is under 19 years of age.
Mobile Food Truck means a self-contained vehicle used to prepare and sell food
to the public.
Mobile Ice Cream Vendor means a person who sells or offers to sell frozen novelty
products such as ice cream bars, popsicles, or yogurt bars from a cart or vehicle
located on a public highway.
Nightlife Venue means a venue licensed under the provisions of the Liquor
Control and Licensing Act such as a nightclub, bar or pub which provides
entertainment and dancing.
Non-Profit Society means a registered charitable society that is:
(a)
incorporated and in good standing under the Societies Act; and
(b)
registered as such under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and
qualified to issue tax receipts to its donors.
Personal Services means a business that is associated with the grooming or health
of persons, or the maintenance or repair of personal wardrobe articles and
accessories.
Personal Grooming Services means provision of personal care to a person
including but not limited to cosmetic or aesthetic services such as hair cutting and
styling, tanning, skin treatments, nail services, body painting, esthetics, eyebrow
and eyelash services, manicures and pedicures.
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Premises includes but is not limited to stores, offices, warehouses, factory
buildings, houses, enclosures and yards.
Professional includes persons engaged in the professional business of offering
any of the following services in accordance with a federal or provincial licence or
standard including but not limited to: accountant, agrologist, architect,
chiropractor, dentist, ecologist, engineer, financial consultant, forester, land
surveyor, lawyer, naturopathic physician, notary public, optometrist, orthodontist,
osteopath, pharmacist, physician, physiotherapist, podiatrist, psychiatrist,
psychologist, radiologist, registered psychiatric nurse, surgeon and undertaker.
Property Manager means a person or a business that rents or leases or offers for
rent or lease a dwelling unit or dwelling units to other persons or businesses.
Restaurant means an establishment where food and beverages are sold to the
public and where provision is made for consumption on or off the premises.
Retail Business means a business selling goods to an end user, in contrast to a
sale for further sale or processing, and includes accessory manufacturing or
assembly of the goods for sale.
Second Hand Articles means any used goods offered for sale including but not
limited to the following:
(a)
used clothing, furniture, costume, jewellery, footwear, and
house ware items such as dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils
and cutlery; and
(b)
used books, paper, magazines, vinyl records and long play
records.
Second Hand Dealer means a person carrying on the business of buying, selling,
procuring or offering for sale second hand articles and includes the following
person, stores, or transaction:
(a)
a person who is licenced by the Province of British Columbia to deal
in used motor vehicles;
(b)
a person who deals only in antiques;
(c)
a person who only purchases, sells or collects recyclable materials
for the sole purpose of recycling. Recyclable materials include
bottles, cans, plastics, glass, cardboard, paper or other recyclable
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materials but does not include scrap metal that is not part of a can
or food container;
(d)
a thrift store or charity store which receives second hand articles by
donation;
(e)
transactions involving second hand articles purchased at a
consignment store where the seller's name and address is recorded
in the records of the consignment store; and
(f)
transactions involving an exchange or trade of second hand articles
for another second hand article where no money is given by the
dealer to the person from whom the second hand article was
received.
Temporary Vendor means thirty (30) consecutive days in a twelve (12) month
period.
Tobacco means tobacco as defined as in the Tobacco and Vapour Products
Control Act.
Unit means any structure or building that is zoned and/or used for residential,
industrial or commercial purposes.
Vapour Product means vapour product as defined in the Tobacco and Vapour
Products Control Act.
Warehousing means premises used for keeping or storing goods, to which the
general public does not have access, and which may include facilities for
distribution of commercial or industrial goods.
Zoning Bylaw means the City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011.
2.2
A reference to any statute, regulation, bylaw or other enactment refers to that
enactment as it may be amended or replaced from time to time.
PART 3 - GENERAL LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Licence Requirements
3.1.1
Except as otherwise provided in this bylaw:
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(a) a person must not carry on, maintain, own or operate a business in
the City without a valid licence; and
(b) a person must not allow anyone else to carry on, maintain, own or
operate a business in the City without a valid licence.
3.1.2
A residential property manager that rents or leases or offers to rent or
lease not more than one unit in the City is not required to obtain a
business licence.
3.1.3
Every person who operates a business from more than one premise in
the City must apply for and maintain a separate licence in the respect of
each premise.
3.1.4
Every person who operates more than one business at one premise must
apply for and maintain a separate licence in respect of each business.
3.1.5
Any person operating or carrying on a business that is regulated,
controlled, permitted, or licensed by any other bylaw or provincial or
federal enactment must obtain the necessary approvals from the
appropriate authority prior to applying for a licence.
3.1.6
A licence is not to be deemed to be a representation by the City to the
Licensee that the business or proposed business complies with any or all
applicable bylaws or other enactments.
3.2
New Licence Application
3.2.1
An applicant must submit all applications for a new licence pursuant to
this bylaw, and the application must:
(a) be made in the form provided by the Licence Inspector for that
purpose;
(b) be signed by the owner or operator of the business or an agent
authorized in writing by the owner or operator; and
(c)
contain a true and accurate description of the following:
(i)
the nature of the business;
(ii)
the premises, including the civic address, from which the
business is to be conducted; and
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(iii) any other information the Licence Inspector may require with
respect to the operation of the business and its location.
3.2.2
The Licence Inspector may review the application to verify compliance
with this bylaw and other applicable bylaws, covenants, enactments,
agreements or regulations.
3.2.3
The Licence Inspector may refuse an application that does not comply
with this bylaw or other applicable bylaws, covenants, enactments,
agreements or regulations.
3.2.4
The Licence Inspector may inspect any premises on or in which the
applicant proposes to carry on business, and any vehicles used in
connection with the business, before granting a licence for those
premises or vehicles.
3.3
Licence Fees
3.3.1
Except where the initial fee in Schedule "A" is $50.00 or less, every
applicant must, at the time of making the application, pay to the City an
administrative fee of $50.00. When the application is approved, this fee
will become part of the licence fee set out for this business in Schedule
"A".
3.3.2
The City will not issue a licence until the full payment of the fee in
Schedule "A" is made.
3.3.3
The City will not reduce or refund an annual licence fee paid pursuant to
this bylaw due to any Licensee ceasing to own or operate the business
for which the licence was issued.
3.4
Variable Licence Fees
3.4.1
Where the licence fee for a business is based on the floor area,
equipment, rental units, or other relevant criteria, an applicant who
changes the factors upon which the licence fee is based must
immediately notify the Licence Inspector in writing, and pay any
additional fee which may be payable under Schedule "A" as a result of
the change.
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3.5
Licence Period
3.5.1
The City will issue licences for a period no greater than one calendar
year which commence on the 1st day of January and expire on the 31st
day of December of each year, unless otherwise indicated on the licence.
3.6
Licence Renewal
3.6.1
Every Licensee must renew their licence prior to the beginning of each
licensing period as long as the business for which the licence was issued
is operating or being carried on within the City, and must pay the
renewal fee set out for the business in Schedule "A" to this bylaw.
3.6.2
The City will apply a late payment in the amount of 25% of the applicable
licence fees to a maximum of $50.00 for the renewal of all business
licenses paid on or after March 1st of the year.
3.7
Licence Changes
3.7.1
A Licensee must notify the Licence Inspector in writing within forty-eight
(48) hours of the termination of operation of the business.
3.7.2
A Licensee must not make a change to a business, including but not
limited to a change:
(a) in location of the business premises;
(b) in the business name;
(c) to any term or condition on which the licence was issued; or
(d) that would increase the licence fee prescribed for the business in
Schedule "A",
without first applying to the Licence Inspector to have the licence
changed.
3.7.3
The Licence Inspector must apply the powers, conditions, requirements
and procedures relating to the granting or refusal of a licence to all
applications for a licence change or renewal.
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3.7.4
A person applying for a licence change must, at the time of making the
application, pay to the City the amount by which the new licence fee
under Schedule "A" will increase, if applicable.
3.7.5
A person applying for a name change for a licence issued to a
corporation must, at the time of application, supply a true copy of the
name change certificate issued by the Corporate Registry (Victoria).
3.8
Licence Posting
3.8.1
Every Licensee must post the licence in a conspicuous place on the
premises or on the thing or article in respect of which the licence is
issued and, in the case where the licence holder has no business
premises in the City, such licence must be carried upon the person at all
times when engaged in the business for which the licence was issued.
3.9
Licence Inspector's Powers and Duties
3.9.1
On receipt of an application and before issuing any licence or
authorizing a change with respect to an existing licence, a Licence
Inspector may:
(a) at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, inspect the
premises for which the licence or the change to an existing licence is
sought; and
(b) require the applicant to provide proof of any certification, approval,
or qualification which may be required by a federal, provincial or
municipal authority with respect to the business.
3.10 Refusal of Licence
3.10.1
The Licence Inspector may refuse an application in any specific case,
provided that:
(a) the application will not be unreasonably refused; and
(b) the Licence Inspector will give written reasons for the refusal.
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3.10.2
If the Licence Inspector refuses to grant a licence, the applicant who is
subject to the decision is entitled to have Council reconsider the matter,
in accordance with sections 3.12.3 and 3.12.4 of this bylaw.
3.11 Terms and Conditions of a Licence
3.11.1
Council or the Licence Inspector may impose terms and conditions with
respect to a licence granted under this bylaw, including that the
Licensee:
(a) comply with a particular provision of a municipal bylaw or any other
provincial or federal enactment within a specified period of time; and
(b) provide to the Licence Inspector within a specified period of time
evidence satisfactory to the Licence Inspector of compliance with a
particular provision of a municipal bylaw or other provincial or federal
enactment with respect to the business.
3.12 Suspension and Cancellation of a Licence
3.12.1
A licence may be suspended or cancelled by the Licence Inspector for
reasonable cause.
3.12.2
Without limiting what constitutes reasonable cause, any one or more of
the following circumstances may constitute reasonable cause:
(a) the Licensee fails to comply with this bylaw or a term or condition of
the licence;
(b) the Licensee is convicted of an indictable offence in Canada which,
in the opinion of Council or the Licence Inspector, directly relates to
the business;
(c) the Licensee is convicted of an offence under any municipal bylaw or
provincial or federal enactment in respect of the business for which
the Licensee is licensed or with respect to the premises for which the
licence was issued;
(d) the Licensee has ceased to meet the lawful requirements to carry on
the business for which the Licensee is licensed or with respect to the
premises for which the licence was issued.
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3.12.3
An applicant or licence holder who wishes Council to reconsider a
Licence Inspector's decision to refuse, suspend or cancel a licence must,
within ten (10) days of the date of the refusal, suspension or cancellation,
deliver to the Licence Inspector a written request stating the grounds
upon which the request is based.
3.12.4
The Licence Inspector must refer to Council a request made under
Section 3.12.3 and notify the applicant or licence holder of the time and
place at which Council will reconsider the Licence Inspector's decision.
PART 4 - SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
4.1
Amusement Arcade and Billiard Halls
4.1.1
An owner or operator of an amusement arcade and billiard hall must:
(a) not permit any patron to be at the premises between the hours of
12:00am and 7:00am;
(b) not cover any window in a manner that would prevent a clear view
of the interior of the premises from the exterior of the premises; and
(c) ensure that the owner or at least one employee of the business is
present at the premises at all times that the premises are open to
the public.
4.2
Bed and Breakfast
4.2.1
Every owner or operator of a bed and breakfast must:
(a) supply the Licence Inspector with the number of bedrooms
intended for the operation and the daily rate of charge;
(b) keep the records of all patrons, including dates of arrival and
departure; and
(c) post the daily rate of charge at an easily visible location in the
premises.
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4.3
Dog Daycare
4.3.1
The owner or operator of a dog daycare facility:
(a) must not care for more than twenty (20) dogs at any time;
(b) may only operate between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm; and
(c) must not discharge or emit odorous, noxious or toxic matter or
vapours, heat, glare, noise or radiation, or recurrently generated
ground vibrations.
4.4
Farmers Market
4.4.1
Every Farmers Market licence applicant must:
(a) provide evidence of permission by the owner to use the land for the
purpose of a farmers market if the operation is on land other than
land owned by the applicant;
(b) permit only the display and sale of any of the following:
(i)
fruit, vegetables, nuts honey, syrups, dairy products, eggs,
poultry, meat, flowers, herbs, and any products derived there
from, that are produced in the Province of British Columbia
and prepared for market in accordance with applicable laws;
(ii)
artwork or handcrafted items that are designed, created,
produced and assembled in the Province of British Columbia;
(iii)
baked or hand made foods produced in British Columbia;
and
(iv)
packaged liquor as authorized by the Liquor and Cannabis
Regulation Branch (LCRB);
(c) provide evidence that all vendors intending to sell food products
have been granted Fraser Health Authority Approval for that
purpose before allowing the sale of any goods mentioned in
paragraph (b); and
(d) satisfy the Licence Inspector that the farmers market will not create
a traffic hazard or result in obstruction or other nuisance on
municipal streets, sidewalks, or access routes.
4.4.2
Despite 3.1.1 of this bylaw, a vendor who is permitted by a person
holding a current and valid licence for a farmers market to display or sell
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goods at that farmers market is not required to obtain a separate licence
for that purpose.
4.4.3
A person holding a licence for a farmers market must:
(a)
ensure that public health permits are displayed at any space where
food products are sold;
(b)
comply, and ensure compliance among vendors with any
conditions, restrictions or requirements of the Medical Health
Officer or, the Fire Chief; and
(c) ensure that the market area is operated and maintained in a safe,
orderly, clean and sanitary condition, and that the area is left in such
condition after the market closes.
4.5
Insurance
4.5.1
The City will not issue a licence for the operation of a spectator or sports
function, or any public entertainment, including without limitation any
exhibition, circus, carnival, automobile or motorcycle races, car rallies,
public animal rides, or other similar function or the operation of a Ferris
wheel, merry-go-round or other similar device until:
(a) the applicant has deposited proof in a form and amount satisfactory
to the City that the applicant has comprehensive general liability
insurance, which includes a cross-liability clause and specifies the
City as an additional insured; and
(b)
the applicant has supplied to the City a copy of the current
certification from Technical Safety BC showing all rides have been
inspected and are approved for use.
4.6
Licensed Establishments
4.6.1
A person operating a business licenced under the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act of British Columbia is required to:
(a) regulate patron behaviour both inside and outside a licensed
establishment, including with respect to:
(i) orderly entrance and disbursal;
(ii) noise;
(iii) vandalism;
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(iv) unlawful activities; and
(v) nuisance behaviour;
(b) maintain the condition of the licensed establishment and nearby
surrounding area, including but not limited to:
(i) exterior condition and appearance; and
(ii) inspection and clean up of litter;
(c) display
educational
information
regarding
the
responsible
consumption of liquor;
(d) not sell or serve liquor between the hours of 2:00am and 9:00am on
any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday;
and
(e) not sell or serve liquor between the hours of 1:00am and 9:00am on
any Monday, except on New Years Day, when they must not sell or
serve liquor between the hours of 2:00am and 9:00am.
4.6.2
The operator of a nightlife venue must comply with the following
regulations:
(a) the seating capacity of the establishment must not exceed 350
seats;
(b) the dance floor comprising at least 20 percent of the gross floor area
of the nightlife premises, must be provided for patrons of the
business;
(c) live or recorded musical entertainment must be provided at all times
that the nightlife premises are open for business;
(d) no entertainment facilities other than a dance floor and live or
recorded music, pool tables, shuffleboard tables and dartboards will
be provided in the establishment, and no other entertainment
activities will be permitted by the operator;
(e) not sell or serve liquor between the hours of 2:00am and 9:00am on
any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday;
and
(f) not sell or serve liquor between the hours of 1:00am and 9:00am on
any Monday, except on New Years Day, when they must not sell or
serve liquor between the hours of 2:00am and 9:00am.
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4.7
Mobile Ice Cream Vendor
4.7.1
A mobile ice cream vendor must not carry on business in contravention
of the Motor Vehicle Act or of any other municipal bylaw or provincial
enactment with respect to traffic and the use of highways in the City.
4.7.2
Every mobile ice cream vendor must:
(a) have a valid and subsisting Fraser Health Authority Approval;
(b) provide a garbage container immediately next to the vehicle and
pickup all garbage and debris which results from the mobile ice
cream vendor's business;
(c) not operate before 8:00am or after 9:00pm;
(d) not sell from a fixed location in excess of twenty (20) minutes;
(e) not return to the same location or hundred block within one (1) hour;
and
(f) not operate on park land unless written approval from the City has
been obtained.
4.7.3
The mobile ice cream vendor must ensure that amplified sound from the
vehicle:
(a) is not played at a higher level than sixty (60) dBA measured at a
distance of 15 metres from the vehicle; and
(b) is shut off when the vehicle is not in motion.
4.7.4
A mobile ice cream vendor must only stop its vehicle in the course of
business while actively engaged in making a sale and must move to
another location after all customers have been served.
4.7.5
A mobile ice cream vendor must not allow a member of the general
public inside their mobile ice cream vehicle.
4.8
Non-Profit Agencies/Organizations
4.8.1
There is no licence fee for a non-profit society licence.
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4.9
Tobacco, Vapour Products and Drug Paraphernalia
4.9.1
A business owner or operator must not advertise or promote the sale of
tobacco, vapour products or drug paraphernalia in any manner which is
visible or audible to a person outside of the business premises.
4.9.2
The owner or operator of a business in which minors are permitted
access must not display or cause to be displayed any drug paraphernalia
that:
(a) may reasonably be seen inside the business premises; or
(b) is visible to a person outside the business premises.
4.9.3
The owner or operator of a business in which minors are permitted
access may only advertise a description of drug paraphernalia for sale
within the premises by means of a maximum of one sign at each point-
of-sale system that advertises only:
(a) a description of the types of drug paraphernalia for sale; and
(b) the prices of, or a price range for, those types of drug paraphernalia.
4.10 Shark Fin Products
4.10.1
A person or business entity must not possess, trade, sell or distribute by
any means, shark fins or their derivative products with the exception of
possession for bona fide research purposes.
4.11 Cannabis Production
4.11.1
Every person who applies for a licence under this bylaw to operate a
business involving the production, testing, processing, packaging,
distribution, or storage of cannabis must hold a valid license issued by
the Government of Canada under applicable legislation.
4.11.2
A business operator must ensure that any building or structure used for
cannabis production, or any area used for processing, drying, storing or
packing of cannabis, is operated with a negative pressure differential
between the inside and outside of the building. The operator must also
ensure that exhaust is collected and treated through a biofilter that is
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designed by a professional engineer, licensed in the Province of British
Columbia.
4.11.3
The operator of a cannabis production facility operation must:
(a) provide, prior to obtaining a business licence or business licence
renewal under this bylaw, a detailed maintenance and air quality
monitoring program by a Professional Engineer, licensed in the
Province of British Columbia; and
(b) not cause, permit or allow the outdoor storage of any cannabis
byproducts or cannabis waste on their premises.
4.12 Hosting for an event in the ALR
4.12.1
A person with a licence for hosting for an event in the ALR is only
permitted to host such an event if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) the farm must be located on land classified as a farm under the
Assessment Act;
(b) permanent facilities must not be constructed or erected in
connection with the event;
(c) parking for those attending the event must be available on the farm,
but must not be permanent nor interfere with the farm's agricultural
productivity;
(d) no more than 150 people, excluding residents and employees of the
farm, may be gathered on the farm at one time for the purpose of
attending the event;
(e) the event must be of no more than 24 hours duration;
(f) no more than 10 gatherings for an event of any type may occur on
the farm within a single calendar year;
(g) noise levels must be minimized after 10:00pm Sunday to Thursday
and 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday or any day before a statutory
holiday, with amplified music or other disruptive sounds not
permitted after these times; and
(h) temporary structures associated with the event must be dismantled
and removed within 48 hours of the conclusion of the final approved
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event. These structures are not permitted to remain on site beyond
this timeframe.
4.12.2
Despite section 3.6.1, a licensee may not renew a licence for hosting for
an event in the ALR. A new licence and application for hosting for an
event in the ALR is required for each calendar year.
4.13 Mobile Food Truck
4.13.1
Upon securing the appropriate licence, an owner or operator of a Mobile
Food Truck is permitted to operate the Food Truck:
(a) in designated spots at Harris Road Park, Pitt Meadows Athletic Park,
and šxʷhék̓ ʷnәs (Spirit Square), subject to the approval of the City;
(b) at City sanctioned events and private events held on City owned
lands with a rental agreement in place;
(c) on private property for a private event with prior written consent of
the property owner, provided it does not contravene any City bylaw;
or
(d) on commercial property with written approval from the property
owner subject to conformance with the Zoning Bylaw.
4.13.2
The owner or operator of a Mobile Food Truck must comply with the
following requirements, rules, restrictions and regulations governing the
operation of the Food Truck:
(a) provide the following documentation when applying for a licence:
(i) Fire Department Inspection (GVFCA) decal for current year;
(ii) Fraser Health Authority Approval;
(iii) Liability Insurance; and
(iv) Record of Installation Permit decal issued by Technical Safety BC
if the food truck utilizes gas appliances;
(b) be solely responsible for the cleanup and removal of all
garbage/waste
produced
from
the
business
and
such
garbage/waste must not be left on City property;
(c) only operate between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm;
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(d) supply its own power to the Mobile Food Truck, provided that any
noise from the operation of the Mobile Food Truck does not exceed
the level specified in the Noise Control Bylaw;
(e) one sandwich board sign is permitted to be placed adjacent to the
Mobile Food Truck during operating hours provided that the
sandwich board sign meets the requirements for special events
signs in the Sign Bylaw; and
(f) only sell food items, excluding liquor and cannabis.
PART 5 - OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
5.1
Offences
5.1.1
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw or who
suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of any of
such provisions or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything
required to be done by any of the provisions of this bylaw will be
deemed to be guilty of an offence against this bylaw and is liable to a
fine not exceeding $10,000.00.
5.1.2
Each day that a violation of this bylaw continues is deemed to be a new
and separate offence.
PART 6 - OTHER PROVISIONS
6.1
Repeal and Transition
6.1.1
The City of Pitt Meadows "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No.
2643, 2014" and its amendments are hereby repealed.
6.1.2
Despite section 6.1.1, the licence fees previously established by
Schedule "A" of Bylaw No. 2643, 2014 are hereby continued and
deemed to be fees established under this bylaw until December 31,
2026.
6.1.3
Effective January 1, 2027, the licence fees set out in Schedule "A" of this
bylaw apply.
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6.2
Severability
6.2.1
If any section paragraph or phrase of this bylaw is for any reason held to
be invalid by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
bylaw.
READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time on February 24, 2026.
PUBLIC NOTICE given on March 20, 2026 and March 27, 2026.
ADOPTED on March 31, 2026.
Nicole MacDonald
Mayor
Kate Barchard
Corporate Officer
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SCHEDULE "A" - LICENCE FEES
(Bylaw No. 2643, 2014)
Pursuant to Section 6.1.2 of this bylaw (Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No.
3039, 2026, adopted on March 31, 2026), the licence fees previously established by
Schedule "A" of Bylaw No. 2643, 2014 are hereby continued and deemed to be fees
established under this bylaw until December 31, 2026.
Licence fee each calendar year unless classification of business otherwise stated
1.
AGRICULTURAL
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Animal Production
$138.00
2.
Crop Farming
$138.00
3.
Floriculture
$138.00
4.
Greenhouse
$138.00
5.
Nursery
$138.00
6.
Tree Production
$138.00
7.
Tourism
$138.00
8.
Unclassified Agricultural
$138.00
9.
Cannabis Production
$5,000.00
(Bylaw No. 2815, 2018)
10.
Hosting for an Event in the ALR
$138.00
(Bylaw No. 2806, 2018)
2.
AMUSEMENT ARCADE AND BILLIARD HALLS
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Amusement Centre
$157.00 for all
categories
2.
Billiard Hall
3.
ANIMAL SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Dog Daycare
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Dog/Animal Trainer
3.
Dog Walker
4.
Groomer
5.
Horse Boarding
6.
Unclassified Animal Service
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4.
ARTS, ENTERTAIMENT & ASSEMBLY CENTRE
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Dancer Studio
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Entertainer/Performer/Producer
3.
Event/Party Planning
4.
Mobile Music
5.
Outdoor Recreation
6.
Performance Theatre
7.
Speaker/Facilitator
8.
Talent Agency
9.
Unclassified Arts & Entertainment Services
5.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$160.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all
categories
1.
Art Dealer
2.
Craft/Art Supplies
3.
Dance Supplies
4.
Hobby
5.
Music (Instruments, sheets)
6.
Recordings (CD/DVD)
7.
Unclassified Arts & Entertainment Retail
8.
Video
6.
AUTOMOTIVE
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$138.00 for all categories
For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all categories
1.
Auto Dealer New
2.
Auto Parts & Supplies
3.
Auto Detailing
4.
Auto Paint & Body
5.
Auto Rental
6.
Auto/Boats/RV/Motorcycle Repair & Service
7.
Auto Towing
8.
Auto Wrecking
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6.
AUTOMOTIVE - continued
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$138.00 for all categories
For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all categories
9.
Boat & RV Dealer
10.
Car Wash
11.
Gas Station
12.
Gas Station Convenience Store
13.
Motorcycle Dealer
14.
Tire Dealer
15. Unclassified Auto Retail
7.
AVIATION
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$138.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.40
(Bylaw No. 2741, 2016)
1.
Airport Operational Support Tower
2.
Aerial Application & Spraying
3.
Aerial Photography
4.
Air Cargo Facilities
5.
Aircraft Charter
6.
Aircraft Manufacturing
7.
Aircraft Parts & Supply Service
8.
Aircraft Sales
9.
Aircraft Storage
10.
Aviation Consulting
11.
Aviation Related Information Services
12.
Aviation Related Retail
13.
Flight Training School
14.
Hangars
15.
Helicopter Operation
16.
Parachute Training / Jumps
8.
BANKING & INVESTING
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Bank
2.
Credit Union
3.
Investment Service
4.
Trust & Loan Company
$750.00 for all categories
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9.
BEAUTY SERVICE
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Beauty Salon / Barber
$48.00 for first
station, chair or
booth
$15.00 for each
additional station, chair
or booth
2.
Esthetic / Manicure
$48.00 for first
station, chair or
booth
$15.00 each
additional
station, chair or
booth
10.
BUSINESS AND OFFICE RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$160.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all
categories
1.
Computers/Business Machines
2.
Office Furniture
3.
Office Furniture and Stationary
4.
Stationary
11.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Answering Service
3.
Consulting Service
4.
Employment Counselling/Agency
5.
Office Administration Service
6.
Office/Business Service
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11.
BUSINESS SERVICES - continued
Category
Licence Fee
7.
Office Equipment Repair
$138.00 for all
categories
8.
Secretarial Service
9.
Temp Agency
10.
Writing Service
12.
CINEMA
Category
Licence Fee
a.
Per Screen
$157.00 for all
categories
13.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$160.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all
categories
a.
Children's Clothing
2
Family Unisex Clothing
3.
Luggage and Leather
4.
Men's Clothing
5.
Unclassified Person Retail
6.
Women's Clothing
14.
CLOTHING AND LAUNDRY SERVICE
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$160.00 for all categories
For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all categories
1.
Shoe Repair
2.
Dressmaker/Tailor/Alterations
3.
Dry Cleaning
4.
Laundromat
5.
Unclassified Clothing Service
6
Unclassified Laundry Service
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15.
COMMUNITY CARE
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Child Care licensed under the
$138.00 for all categories
Community Care Act
2.
Family Daycare
3.
Group Daycare
4.
In-Home Multi-Age
5.
Preschool
16.
COMMUNITY GROUPS / NON PROFIT
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Church Organizations categories
$00.00 for all
2.
Civic/Social Organizations
3.
Family and Social Services
4.
Foundations/Charities
5.
Public Service (Federal, Provincial, Municipal)
6.
Unclassified Community Group
17.
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Computer and Electronic Repair
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Computer Consultant
3.
Data Processing
4.
Desk Top Publishing
5.
Software Development
6.
Telecommunications
7.
Unclassified Computer Services
8.
Web Design
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18.
CONTRACTORS
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Awning/Decks/Solariums/Railings
$80.00 for all
categories
2.
Building
3.
Crane Service
4.
Concrete -Finish/ Form/ Pour/Reinforce
5.
Damp Proofing
6.
Demolition
7.
Drywall
8.
Electrical
9.
Fencing
10.
Finish Carpentry
11.
Flooring - Carpet, Resilient
12.
Framing/Forms
13.
Gas
14.
Home Inspector
15.
Insulation
16.
Irrigation
17.
Masonry
18.
Mechanical
19.
Painter/Wallpaper
20.
Plumbing
21.
Plumbing and Gas
22.
Pool/Hot Tub Instillation/Repair
23.
Renovations/Restoration/Home Improvement
24.
Roofing
25.
Siding/Gutters
26.
Sign
27.
Site Preparation
28.
Sheet Metal
29.
Sprinkler
30.
Stucco
31.
Tile
32.
Underground Services
33.
Welding
34.
Unclassified Contractors
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19.
DESIGN SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Graphic
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Interior
3.
Landscape
4.
Unclassified Design Service
20.
DIRECT SALES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Canvasser/Direct Sales/Peddler
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
E-Commerce
3.
Mail Order Agency
21.
EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Business School
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Community College
3.
Driving School
4.
Dance/ Fine Arts Music
5.
General Interest
6.
First Aid Instructor
7.
Private School
8.
Public School
9.
Tutor
10.
Trades School
11.
First Aid Instructor
12.
Unclassified Education and Instruction
22.
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Surveying and Mapping
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Unclassified Engineering/Science
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23.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Conservation/Ecological Organization
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Environmental Consultant
3.
Environmental/Ecological Products and Services
4.
Planning Consultant
5.
Site Remediation
24.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Accountant
2.
Bookkeeping
$138.00 for all categories
(Bylaw No. 2741, 2016)
3.
Finance Company
4.
Financial Planner Consultant
5.
Insurance Agent/Broker
6.
Insurance/Claims Adjuster
7.
Loans and Mortgages
8.
Stock and Bond Broker
9.
Tax Preparation
25.
FILMING
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Film Production
$111.00
26.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE RETAIL (Bylaw No. 2950, 2023)
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Caterer
$138.00
2.
Food/Beverage Delivery Service
$138.00
3.
Mobile Food Truck (Annual licence)
$105.00
4.
Mobile Food Truck (Single day licence)
$ 22.50
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HEALTH RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$
138.00 For each additional square metre
$
.40
1.
Health Food/Product
2.
Optical
3.
Pharmacy
4.
Unclassified Health Retail
5.
Vitamin & Supplement
28.
HEALTH SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$138.00
For each additional square metre
1.
Acupressure
2.
Counselling
3.
Dental Laboratory
4.
Hearing Centre
5.
Herbalist
6.
Medical/Diagnostic Laboratory
7.
Speech Therapist
8.
Unclassified Health Service
9.
Medical Clinic (Bylaw No. 2741, 2016)
$
.40
29.
HOME OCCUPATION
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Artist
2.
Ceramic & Pottery
3.
Gift Baskets
4.
Hand Crafts
5.
Unclassified Home Craft
6.
Bed & Breakfast
7.
Salon
$49.00 for all categories
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HOME AND PROPERTY RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$160.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.40 for all
categories
1.
Appliances, TV Electronics
2.
Department Store
3.
Drapes/ Blinds/ Upholstery
4.
Flooring
5.
Framing/Pictures
6.
Furniture
7.
Garden Supply Centre
8.
Glass Commercial /Home
9.
Home Decor and Household Accessories
10.
Home Improvement Centre
11.
Lighting
12.
Lumberyard
13.
Paint and Wallpaper
14.
Pool and Spa Supplies
15.
Unclassified Home and Property Retail
31.
HOME AND INDUSTRY SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Appliance Repair
$138.00 for all categories
2.
Carpet/Upholster
3.
Drain Cleaning
4.
Drapery/Blind Cleaning
5.
Electronic Repair
6.
Furnace/Duct/Chimney Cleaning
7.
Furniture/Upholstery Repair
8.
Gardener, Landscapers
9.
Garbage/Rubbish Removal
10.
Handyman
11
Industrial Equipment Repair
12.
Inspection Service
13.
Janitor/Housekeeping
14.
Pest Control
15.
Pool Maintenance
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HOME AND INDUSTRY SERVICES - continued
Category
Licence Fee
16.
Power Washing
$138.00 for all categories
17. Tree Services
18.
Unclassified home/Industry Service
32.
LEGAL SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Consultant
$138.00 for all categories
2.
Notary Public
3.
Unclassified Legal Service
33.
LIQUOR, CANNABIS & FOOD RETAIL (Bylaw No. 2933, 2023)
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Cabaret
$157.00 For All
Categories
2.
Liquor Food Primary
3.
Liquor Primary
4.
Restaurant / Café
5.
Winery
6.
Cannabis Retail
34.
MANUFACTURING / PROCESSING
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 75 square metres
$157.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.20 for all
categories
1.
Cabinet
2.
Foundry/Forging
3.
Furniture
4.
Glass
5.
Machine Shop
6.
Plastic Products
7.
Remanufacturing
8.
Rubber
9.
Sawmill/Shake and Shingle
10.
Unclassified Manufacturing
11.
Vehicle Parts
12.
Wood Products
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MANUFACTURING / PROCESSING - continued
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 75 square metres
$157.00 for all
categories For each additional square metre
$
.20 for all
categories
13.
Food / Fruit Processing
35.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Body Painting
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Body Piercing
3.
Life Skill Coach
4.
Psychic Service
5.
Reflexology
6.
Reiki
7.
Shiatsu
8.
Tanning Salon
9.
Tattoo Parlour
10.
Weight Loss Service
11.
Kinesiology
12.
Unclassified Services
36.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Aerial Photographer
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Commercial Photographer
3.
Photo Supplies/Finishing
4.
Portrait Photographer
5.
Video Graph
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Acupuncture
$138.00 per
Professional
2
Architect
3.
Barrister/Solicitor
4.
Chiropractor
37.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - continued
Category
Licence Fee
5.
Dentist
$138.00 per
Professional
6.
Denturist
7.
Engineer
8.
Land Surveyor
9.
Landscape Architect
10.
Naturopath
11.
Optometrist
12.
Physical/Occupational Therapist
13.
Physician
14.
Psychiatrist
15.
Psychologist
16.
Registered Massage Therapist
17.
Veterinarian
18.
Industrial Hygienist
19.
Notary
38.
REAL ESTATE
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Land Developer
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Property Management
3.
Real Estate Agency
4.
Real Estate Appraiser
5.
Apartment
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RECYCLING
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Recycling
$138.00
40.
RENTAL UNITS
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Care Home
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Hotel
3.
Mobile Home Park
4.
Motel
5.
Apartment
41.
RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories up to 100 square metres:
$
160.00 For each additional square metre
$
.40
1.
Clothing
2.
Fabric
3.
Florist
4.
Food
5.
Gift
6.
Jewellery
7.
Lottery
8.
News/Magazines/Books
9.
Pet Food
10.
Shoes
11.
Toys and Novelty
12.
Unclassified Miscellaneous Retail
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ROAD PAVING AND MAINTENANCE
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Line Marking
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Paving
3.
Road Construction
4.
Road Maintenance
5.
Traffic Control
6.
Unclassified Road Services
43.
SECONDARY SUITES
Licence Fee
$10.00
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SECOND HAND DEALER
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$
160.00 For each additional square metre
$
.40
1.
Antiques and Collectables
2.
Books
3.
Consignment Clothing
4.
Consignment Furniture
5.
Thrift Store
45.
SECURITY
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Fire Protection Sales and Service
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Fire Alarm Sales
3.
Fire Alarm Service
4.
Locksmith
5.
Private Investigator
6.
Security Sales
7.
Security Patrol
8.
Security Systems Sales and Service
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SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTRE
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$138.00 For each
additional square metre
$ .40
1.
Fitness Centre/Gym
2.
Golf Course
3.
Ice Arena
4.
Riding Academies and Stables
5.
Unclassified Sport and Recreation Centre
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SPORTS AND RECREATION RETAIL
Category
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metre
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$
.40 (Bylaw No. 2741,
2016)
1.
Bicycle and Accessories
2.
Equestrian
3.
Sports and Outdoor
4.
Unclassified Sports and Recreation Retail
48.
SPORTS AND RECREATION SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Athletic Instructor
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Unclassified Sports and Recreation Service
49.
TEMPORARY VENDOR
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Carnival/Amusement
$105.00 per ride
2.
Concert Hall
(Bylaw No. 2741, 2016)
3.
Dog or Cat Show
4.
Exhibitions
5.
Horse or Pony show
6.
Menagerie
7.
Promoters of Entertainment
8.
Promoters of Sporting events
9.
Scenic Tourist Attraction
10.
Special Event Concession
11.
Farmers Market
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TRANSPORT GOODS AND SERVICES
Category
Licence Fee
1.
Bus Service
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Courier and Delivery
3.
Mover
4.
Taxi and Limousine
5.
Trucking
6.
Unclassified Transportation
51.
TRAVEL
Categories
Licence Fee
1.
Travel Agency
$138.00 for all
categories
2.
Travel Services
3.
Tour Operator
4.
Unclassified Travel
52.
VENDING MACHINE
Categories
Licence Fee
1.
ATM
$105.00 per machine
for
2.
Newspaper
all categories
3.
Toys and Novelties
(Bylaw No. 2741, 2016)
4.
Mobile Ice Cream Vendors
53.
WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION
Categories
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$
160.00 For each additional square metre
$
.40
1.
Building Materials and Supplies
2.
Clothing and Textile
3.
Computer Technology
4.
Electrical, Plumbing, Heating
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WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION
Categories
Licence Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$160.00 For each additional square metre
$
.40
5.
Food and Beverage
6.
Health and Beauty
7.
Home Furnishing and Accessories
8.
Import and Export
9.
Machinery and Equipment
55.
WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION - continued
Categories
Licence
Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$
.40
10.
Motor Vehicle Parts
11.
Nursery Stock and Supplies
12.
Paper Products
13.
Personal Goods
14.
Stationary and Office Supplies
15.
Unclassified Wholesale
16.
Wood and Lumber
56.
ANY UNCLASSIFIED BUSINESS
Licence Fee
Any business not otherwise provided for in this
schedule will be categorized as "unclassified"
$138.00
57.
SINGLE DAY EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
Licence Fee
(Bylaw No. 2950, 2023)
$ 22.50
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SCHEDULE "A" - LICENCE FEES
Pursuant to Section 6.1.3 of this bylaw (Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No.
3039, 2026, adopted on March 31, 2026), effective January 1, 2027, the licence fees set
out in Schedule "A" of this bylaw apply.
Where a business is not identified below, the fee for the most comparable type of
business, as determined by the City, is to be used to determine the amount payable.
1.
AGRICULTURAL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
2.
AMUSEMENT ARCADE AND BILLIARD HALLS
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$180.00
$157.00
3.
ANIMAL SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
4.
ARTS, ENTERTAIMENT & ASSEMBLY CENTRE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
5.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
6.
AUTOMOTIVE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
7.
AVIATION
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
8.
BANKING & INVESTING
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$900.00
$750.00
9.
BEAUTY SERVICE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
(PERSONAL GROOMING SERVICES)
First station, chair or booth
$60.00
$48.00
For each additional station, chair or booth
$18.00
$15.00
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BUSINESS AND OFFICE RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
11.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
12.
CANNABIS SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
1. Cannabis Retail
$1800.00
$157.00
2. Cannabis Production
$6000.00
$5000.00
13.
CINEMA
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
Per Screen
$180.00
$157.00
14.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
15.
CLOTHING AND LAUNDRY SERVICE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
16.
COMMUNITY CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
Category
1. Assisted Living Residence
$165.00
$138.00
2. Community Care Facility
$165.00
$138.00
3. In-Home Multi-Age
$165.00
$138.00
(Home based, not more than 8 children)
4. Child Care
$250.00
$138.00
17.
COMMUNITY GROUPS / NON PROFIT
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$0.00
$0.00
18.
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
19.
CONTRACTORS
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$100.00
$80.00
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DESIGN SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
21.
DIRECT SALES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
22.
EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
23.
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
24.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
25.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
26.
FILMING
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$135.00
$111.00
27.
FOOD & BEVERAGE RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
28.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
Category
1. Caterer
$165.00
$138.00
2. Food/Beverage Delivery Service
$165.00
$138.00
3. Food Primary Licence Establishment
Up to 30 occupants
$250.00
$157.00
Over 30 occupants
$700.00
$157.00
4. Liquor Primary Licence Establishment
Up to 30 occupants
$250.00
$157.00
Over 30 occupants
$700.00
$157.00
5. Mobile Food Truck (Annual Licence)
$105.00
$105.00
6. Mobile Food Truck (Single day licence)
$22.50
$22.50
7. Restaurant/Café (without liquor licence)
$250.00
$157.00
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HEALTH RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres:
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
30.
HEALTH SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
31.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS (CRAFT)
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$58.00
$49.00
32.
HOME AND PROPERTY RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
33.
HOME AND INDUSTRY SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
34.
LEGAL SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
35.
MANUFACTURING / PROCESSING
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 75 square metres
$180.00
$157.00
For each additional square metre
$ .30
$ .20
36.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
37.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
38.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
39.
REAL ESTATE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
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RECYCLING
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
41.
RENTAL UNITS
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
42.
RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories up to 100 square metres:
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
43.
ROAD PAVING AND MAINTENANCE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
44.
SECOND HAND DEALER
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
45.
SECURITY
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
46.
SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTRE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
47.
SPORTS AND RECREATION RETAIL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metre
$165.00
$138.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
48.
SPORTS AND RECREATION SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
49.
TEMPORARY VENDOR
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
Carnival (per ride)
$126.00
$105.00
All other
$126.00
$105.00
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TRANSPORT GOODS AND SERVICES
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
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51.
TRAVEL
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$165.00
$138.00
52.
VENDING MACHINE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
Per machine
$126.00
$105.00
53.
WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
54.
WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
For all categories listed up to 100 square metres
$190.00
$160.00
For each additional square metre
$ .50
$ .40
55.
SINGLE DAY EVENTS PARTICIPANTS
Initial Fee
Renewal Fee
$ 22.50
N/A