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CITY OF
ROSS LAND
Business Licence Bylaw
No.2801,2024
Business License Bylaw No. 2801, 2024
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PART 1 -GENERAL
CITATION
INTERPRETATION
PART 2 - LICENCE REQUIRED
PART 3 - EFFECT OF LICENCE
PART 4 - LICENCE PERIOD
PART 5 - LICENCE APPLICATION AND FEES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHORT TERM RENTAL LICENCE APPLICATIONS
PART 6 - LICENCE TO BE DISPLAYED
PART 7 - LICENCE INSPECTOR
PART 8 -GRANTING AND REFUSAL OF LICENCES
PART 9- SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF LICENCES
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PART 10- COUNCIL RECONSIDERATION OF REFUSAL, SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF LICENCES
PART 11- GENERAL REGULATIONS
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PART 12 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS
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CONTRACTORS
DOOR-TO-DOOR OR DIRECT SALESPERSON
MOBILE VENDORS
SHORT TERM RENTAL BUSINESS LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
PART 13 -INTER-MUNICIPAL LICENCES
PART 14-PENALTIES
PART 15 -ENACTMENT
PART 16 - REPEAL
SCHEDULE "A" - DEFINITIONS
SCHEDULE "B" -APPLICATION & LICENCE FEES
SCHEDULE "C" - FINES & PENALTIES
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND
BYLAW NO. 2801, 2024
A bylaw to authorize and regulate the issuance of business licences and fixing of fees for all
businesses within the City of Rossland.
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Rossland deems it necessary to regulate businesses
operating within the municipality and establish licensing procedures for businesses to protect
the public and prevent or minimize nuisances and deceptive business practices;
AND WHEREAS the Council deems it necessary to establish and impose application and
licensing fees;
AND WHEREAS the Council deems it necessary to establish fines and penalties for businesses in
contravention of this bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, under the authority of the Community Charter, the Council
of the City of Rossland, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
PART 1- GENERAL
CITATION
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as City of Rossland "Business Licence Bylaw 2801, 2024".
INTERPRETATION
1.2
Words or phrases defined in the British Columbia Interpretation Act, Community Charter,
Local Government Act, City of Ross/and Zoning Bylaw or any successor legislation, shall
have the same meaning when used in this Bylaw unless otherwise defined in this Bylaw.
1.3
Schedules "A" contain definitions of terms used in this Bylaw.
1.4
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the singular shall include the plural
and the masculine includes the feminine gender.
1.5
The headings contained in this Bylaw are for convenience only and are not to be
construed as defining, or in any way limiting, the scope or the intent of the provisions of
this Bylaw.
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1.6
If any portion of this Bylaw is for any reason held invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the severance shall not affect the
validity of the remainder.
1.7
This Bylaw does not apply to:
a)
a society registered in British Columbia or Canada or a registered charitable
organization that does not operate a retail or other commercial business on a
regular basis;
b)
occasional fund-raising activities held by educational organizations, churches,
sports teams, societies or other non- profit organizations;
c)
rental of a single-family dwelling or multi-family where the rental agreement is
subject to the Residential Tenancy Act; {Note: living accommodations occupied
as travel or vacation accommodations are specifically excluded from the
Residential Tenancy Act and are considered as part of this bylaw and others as
short term rentals).
d)
an activity carried on by or on behalf of the Provincial or Federal government or a
corporation or agency of the government.
PART 2 - LICENCE REQUIRED
2.1
Every person who owns or operates a business within the City of Rossland shall apply for,
obtain and hold a licence for each business.
2.2
Every person who operates a business at more than one premises, shall obtain a
separate licence for each premises, whether or not the premises are located in the same
building.
2.3
A person who operates more than one business at one premises, shall apply for and
maintain a separate licence for each business.
2.4
No person shall carry on any business for which a licence is required by bylaw within the
City of Rossland without holding a valid and subsisting licence for the carrying on of such
business.
2.5
Every person who carries on a business in the City shall comply with all bylaws of the
City. The applicant shall, upon request by the License Inspector, produce certification or
letters of approval, as may be required be Federal, Provincial or Local Government
Authorities.
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PART 3 - EFFECT OF LICENCE
3.1
Every licence issued under this bylaw is personal to the person named in the licence and
may not be transferred to another person.
3.2
A person shall not carry on a business in or on any premises other than those identified
on the licence without first making an application for a new licence or a change to the
licence.
3.3
The granting of a licence under this bylaw in no way implies or constitutes a
representation or warranty of the Licence Inspector or the City that the licencee is
competent in the business operation for which they are licenced or that the licenced
business or the business premises comply with the City's bylaws.
3.4
Every operator of a business is responsible for complying with, and is subject to, the
requirements of all other City bylaws applicable to the business.
PART 4 - LICENCE PERIOD
4.1
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the licence period shall be one (1) year, to
commence on January l51 and to terminate on December 3l51, on each and every year.
4.2
The licence period with respect to a circus, horse show, dog or pony show, exhibition or
other itinerant show or entertainment, when held elsewhere than in a licenced theatre
or other licenced premises, will be one day.
PART 5 - LICENCE APPLICATION AND FEES
5.1
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the application for a licence and the licence
issued thereafter shall be in the form prescribed by the City.
5.2
Where an applicant applies for more than one licence, the particulars of each licence
applied for shall be included on a separate application form for each licence.
5.3
Every person applying for a new licence shall, at the time of making the application,
agree to pay to the City:
a)
the licence fee for the applicable type of business prescribed within
"Schedule B - Fees" within this bylaw,
b)
all outstanding fees, charges and penalties due and payable to the City in
respect of the business; and
c)
all applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
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5.4
Any person making application for a licence under this Bylaw shall, at the time of
making such application, make a true and correct statement in writing disclosing the
nature of and character of such business to be carried on by the applicant, including
business name, legal business name if different, contact information, number of
persons engaged or occupied in the business.
5.5
Licence fees paid hereunder shall not be refundable, except where a business licence is
denied and the applicant does not wish to re-apply, in which case the fees paid less a
50% administration fee may be refunded. In the event licence application fees have
not been paid prior to the application being denied a 50% administration fee will be
invoiced to the applicant.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENCE APPLICATIONS
5.6
Any person making application for a Short-Term Rental Licence shall at the time of
making such application, in addition to the general requirements under this Bylaw,
provide:
a)
Proof of ownership of the premises from which the Short-Term Rental will
be operated;
b)
Proof of primary residence of the property for those operators of a
Residential Short-Term Rental or Bed and Breakfast is required. This may
include proof of homeowner grant, employer-issued pay stubs, voter
registration, and documentation showing you received provincial or federal
government benefits, or income tax documentation or receipts. A driver's
licence or utility bill alone is not enough.
c)
If the principal resident is not the property owner, an Owner Authorization
Form and rental agreement must be provided.
d)
Contact information for one (1) or two (2) local contacts, who may be the
applicant, as the individual(s) available on a 24/7 basis during the use of
Short- Term Rental by a guest to respond within fifteen minutes to any
telephone enquiries regarding the Short-Term Rental, and who have
consented to the applicant to allow their contact information to be made
publicly available, including on-line and to guests of the Short-Term Rental;
e)
Proof of zoning and any required building permit
f)
Proof of adequate parking pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw.
g)
If the unit part of a strata, permission from the strata must be provided.
h)
A Guest Safety Attestation and Fire Safety Plan must be signed and
submitted.
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5.7
In considering an application for a Short-Term Licence, the Licence Inspector may:
a)
consider whether a Short-Term Rental licence held by the applicant has been
revoked in the preceding two {2) licence periods; and
b)
require an inspection of the premises from which the Short-Term Rental will
be operated notwithstanding that, a Licence Inspector may grant approval of
the application without an inspection subject to the condition that if upon
subsequent inspection, the Short-Term Rental fails to comply with the
requirements of this Bylaw, the Licence Inspector shall suspend or cancel the
licence.
PART 6- LICENCE TO BE DISPLAYED
6.1
Every licencee shall keep a copy of the licence posted in a conspicuous place in the
premises, vehicle or other mode of transport, place or structure where the business is
conducted or undertaken and for which the licence is issued.
PART 7 - LICENCE INSPECTOR
7.1
The Council may, by resolution, from time to time, appoint a Licence Inspector for the
purposes of administering and enforcing the provisions of this Bylaw.
7.2
A Licence Inspector appointed pursuant to Section 7.1 shall have the authority to
grant, refuse, suspend or cancel a licence issued under this bylaw subject to the
provisions of this bylaw and the Community Charter.
7.3
Pursuant to the Community Charter, the Licence Inspector or Delegate may enter, at all
reasonable times onto and into premises to inspect and determine whether all
regulations, prohibitions, and requirements established by this Bylaw are being met.
7.4
An owner shall provide to the Licence Inspector, Delegate and Bylaw Officer the
information and the access to premises in order for an inspection and determination
under Section 7.3 to be made.
PART 8 - GRANTING AND REFUSAL OF LICENCES
8.1
The Licence Inspector may grant a licence where the Licence Inspector is satisfied that the
applicant therefore has complied with the requirements of the bylaws of the City
regulating building, zoning, health, sanitation and business.
8.2
The Licence Inspector may refuse to grant a licence in any specific case provided that a
licence shall not be unreasonably refused and, in the case of refusal, upon request, the
Licence Inspector must provide written reasons for the refusal and opportunity for the
applicant to be heard.
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8.3
In considering an application for a licence, the Licence Inspector may require that an
applicant provide proof of certification, approval or qualification required by a Federal,
Provincial or Local Government Authority having jurisdiction over the business.
8.4
The Licence Inspector may establish the terms and conditions of a licence, or the terms
and conditions that must be met for obtaining, continuing to hold, or renewing a licence.
8.5
If the issuance of a licence requires insurance coverage, proof of that insurance coverage
in a form acceptable to the Licence Inspector shall be submitted prior to the issuance of
the licence.
PART 9 - SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF LICENCES
9.1
The Licence Inspector is authorized by Council to suspend or cancel a licence for:
a)
failure by a licencee to comply with a term or condition of the licence;
b)
failure by a licencee to comply with this Bylaw; or
c)
reasonable cause,
provided that the Licence Inspector has, before the suspension or cancellation, given the
licencee notice of the proposed suspension or cancellation and an opportunity to be
heard.
PART 10- COUNCIL RECONSIDERATION OF REFUSAL, SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF
LICENCE
10.1
If the Licence Inspector proposes to exercise his/her authority to refuse, suspend or
cancel a licence, the Licence Inspector must provide to the applicant or licencee who is
subject to the Licence Inspector's decision, notice of the Licence Inspector's proposed
action and that the licencee is entitled to have Council reconsider the matter.
10.2
A notice under section 10.1 shall be issued to the licencee and served on the licencee or
delivered by registered mail to the licencee to the address given by the licencee on the
application for the licence.
10.3
An applicant or licencee who wishes to have Council reconsider the refusal, suspension
or cancellation of a licence shall give written notice of its request for reconsideration to
the City's Chief Administrative Officer/Corporate Officer or delegate and such notice
must include a description of the grounds upon which the request for reconsideration is
made.
10.4
Upon receipt of a written notice under section 10.3, the Chief Administrative
Officer/Corporate Officer or delegate shall schedule the time, date, and place for Council
to hear the matter.
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10.5
In reconsidering a decision of the Licence Inspector to refuse, suspend or cancel a
licence, Council may confirm or set aside the Licence's Inspector's decision as Council
deems appropriate in the circumstances.
PART 11- GENERAL REGULATIONS
11.1
Where any Federal or Provincial enactment or any other City bylaw applies to any matter
covered by this Bylaw, the issuance of a licence under this Bylaw shall not relieve the
licencee from complying with the provision of such other enactments or bylaws.
11.2
A licence is not assignable or transferable. If ownership of a business, or control of a
business entity, changes, the new owner(s) of the business must apply to the City for a
new licence.
PART 12- BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CONTRACTORS
12.1
All General Contractors shall supply a list to the License Inspector or post a list of
all sub-trades employed by them on the building site in a conspicuous place where
construction is being carried on.
12.2
No person carrying on business and properly licensed as a General Contractor shall
be required to obtain a Business Licence as one or more Sub-Contractors.
DOOR-TO-DOOR OR DIRECT SALESPERSON
12.3
The Door to Door or Direct Salesperson when conducting or attempting to conduct
business must:
a)
advise the customer of the full legal name consisting of all personal names,
surname and the name of the business or other organization with whom the
salesperson is associated, affiliated or representing.
b)
display a clearly visible identification card on which is printed, the salespersons'
legal name and business affiliation.
c)
display a copy of the business license issued hereunder.
MOBILE VENDORS
12.4
No person shall offer for sale any goods or merchandise on a highway or property
within the boundaries of the Municipality unless they have first obtained a mobile
vendor licence from the City of Rossland for that purpose.
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12.5
A mobile business, including but not limited to a canteen, vending cart of fruit or
fruit stand, using a cart or stand measuring not more than 2m in length and lm in
width, may operate such business on a sidewalk provided that:
(i)
the cart or stand uses less than 35% of the width of the sidewalk, and
(ii)
the cart stand is no closer than 50m from an established business selling
similar products or services.
12.6
A mobile business operating from a motor vehicle or a trailer designed and constructed
to be pulled by a motor vehicle on a highway may operate:
a)
on private or public property with a non-residential zone designation,
subject to the permission of the property owner. Written evidence of the
owner's permission shall be submitted with the application for a business
license.
b)
subject to the restriction established in this bylaw, on a highway, parked in
compliance with applicable parking regulations.
12.7
A mobile business as defined in this Bylaw shall not operate:
a)
on any highway at a distance of 50 metres or less from an established
business selling similar products or services.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESS LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
12.8
No person shall operate a Short-Term Rental (Commercial or Residential) without a valid
and subsisting local business licence issued by the City of Rossland.
12.9
No person shall offer or advertise a Short-Term Rental (Commercial or Residential)
without a valid local business licence issued by the City of Rossland in respect of such
Short-Term Rental.
12.10 The category of a Short-Term Rental (Commercial or Residential) is determined by the
applicable City of Rossland Zoning bylaw(s) and the zoning of the property.
12.11 A requirement of this Bylaw pertaining to Short-Term Rentals (Commercial or
Residential) does not abrogate the application of any other requirements contained
herein that are generally applicable to all businesses.
12.12 One Short-Term Rental (Residential) licence is permitted per lot.
12.13 The operators of a Short-Term Rental (Residential) must be the Principal Resident of
the property and shall be engaged in the management of the Short-Term Rental;
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12.14 The Short-Term Rental (Commercial) must be managed by a person who is physically
able to attend to the property within a reasonable amount of time, being the owner or
another assigned person. The management person must be available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, year-round whenever a dwelling is being rented;
12.15 The manager must inform occupants in writing of the terms and conditions of use of the
rental, including (at minimum) the following information:
a) Manager or Principal Resident contact information;
b) Capacity of the unit;
c) Number and location of parking stalls; and
d) Garbage and recycling storage or disposal information for the unit.
12.16 In addition to 12.16 above, a sign or notice must visible upon entering the unit and every
advertisement for a Short-Term Rental must state:
a) Business licence number;
b) Provincial Registration Number;
c) Maximum permitted guest-occupancy of the unit pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw;
d) The number of off-street parking spaces available to guests and a statement that
such number is the maximum number of vehicles that paying guests of the Short
Term Rental are permitted to bring to the premise
e) Manager or Principal Resident contact information.
12.17 Short-Term Rentals are subject to a safety inspection by a Licence Inspector.
12.18 The Operator/Manager must ensure all required onsite parking stalls are clear of any
debris, unlicensed vehicles or snow by 10 am each day and available for active use by
the residents of the dwelling unit on the property and/or occupants of the short-term
rental (residential or commercial) premise.
12.19 Every person operating a Short-Term Rental must comply with and will be subject to any
and all applicable Zoning Bylaws, Good Neighbour Bylaw, and any applicable City Bylaw
as each may be amended or replaced from time to time.
12.20 Tenants of a Short-Term Rental must comply with all City of Rossland bylaws. In the case
of an infraction by a tenant, the operator of the Short-Term Rental is responsible for
resolving any infractions and paying any fines and penalties incurred.
12.21 In addition to the above, all Short-Term Rentals must comply with the requirements of
any Provincial regulations.
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BED AND BREAKFAST BUSINESS LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
12.22 No person shall operate a Bed and Breakfast without a valid and subsisting local
business licence issued by the City of Rossland.
12.23 No person shall offer or advertise a Bed and Breakfast without a valid local business
licence issued by the City of Rossland in respect of such Short-Term Rental.
12.24 The category of a Bed and Breakfast is determined by the applicable City of Rossland
Zoning bylaw(s) and the zoning of the property.
12.25 Every person operating a Bed and Breakfast must comply with and will be subject to any
and all applicable Zoning Bylaws, Good Neighbour Bylaw, and any applicable City Bylaw
as each may be amended or replaced from time to time.
12.26 A requirement of this Bylaw pertaining to Bed and Breakfast does not abrogate the
application of any other requirements contained herein that are generally applicable to
all businesses.
12.27 A Bed and Breakfast must only occur in a Principal Residence as an accessory use and
the Principal Resident (owner or manager) must be present anytime the Bed and
Breakfast use is occurring.
12.28 In addition to 12.26 above, a sign or notice must visible upon entering the unit and every
advertisement for a Bed and Breakfast must state:
a) Business licence number;
b) Provincial Registration Number;
c) Maximum permitted guest-occupancy of the unit pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw;
d) The number of off-street parking spaces available to guests and a statement that
such number is the maximum number of vehicles that paying guests of the Bed
and Breakfast are permitted to bring to the premise;
e) Manager or Principal Resident contact information.
12.29 The manager must inform occupants in writing of the terms and conditions of use of the
rental, including (at minimum) the following information:
a) Manager or Principal Resident contact information;
b) Capacity of the unit;
c) Number and location of parking stalls; and
d) Garbage and recycling storage or disposal information for the unit.
12.30 A Bed and Breakfast is not permitted on a lot that contains a secondary suite or
detached secondary suite.
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12.31 An applicant must indicate the number of bedrooms to be rented, as well as what meals
are to be provided, when applying for a licence.
12.32 No bedroom in a Bed and Breakfast shall include a kitchen.
12.33 Bed and Breakfasts are subject to a safety inspection by a Licence Inspector.
12.34 In addition to the above, all Bed and Breakfasts must comply with the requirements of
any Provincial regulations.
PART 13 - INTER-MUNICIPAL & INTER-COMMUNITY LICENCES
13.1
Notwithstanding activities in regards to Short Term Rentals and accommodations,
Businesses holding either a valid current Inter-Municipal or Inter-Community Licence are
hereby exempted from the requirements to hold a current business licence issued by
the City of Rossland, as long as, the owner or operator of the business holds a valid
licence for carrying on that business issued by any municipality participating in those
respective programs.
PART 14- PENALTIES
14.1
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this Bylaw may result in the issuance
of a Bylaw Offence Notice under the City of Rossland Bylaw Notice Enforcement
Bylaw and the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act as amended from
time to time, for a fine in accordance with the amounts prescribed in Schedule C
forming part of this bylaw.
14.2
Subject to section 14.1, if any person or other responsible person defaults in paying
the penalties referred to in Schedule C of this bylaw to the City within 30 days after
receipt of a demand for payment from the City, the City may either recover from the
person or other responsible person, in any court of competent jurisdiction, the cost as a
debt due to the City.
14.3
Every person who offends against any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or permits any
act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of any provisions of this Bylaw, or
neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by this Bylaw, or
does any act or thing which violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw, shall be
deemed to have committed an offence under this Bylaw and shall be liable on
conviction to a fine of no less than two-thousand dollars ($2,000) and not more than
fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000.00) and the costs of prosecution. Each day on which an
offence continues shall constitute a separate offence.
a) No person may obstruct a License Inspector in the execution of their duties.
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PART 15 - ENACTMENT
15.1
If any provision of this Bylaw is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed from this Bylaw and shall not
affect the validity of any remaining provision of this Bylaw.
15.2
Schedules A, B & C are attached to and form part of this Bylaw.
15.3
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on May ist, 2024.
PART 16 - REPEAL
16.1
Bylaw No. 2326 and any of its amendments are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST TIME
READ A SECOND TIME as AMENDED
READ A THIRD TIME
RECONSIDERD AND ADOPT
this 11th day of March 2024
this 2nd day of April 2024
this 2nd day of April 2024
this 15th day of April 2024
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer/ Corporate Officer
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In this Bylaw:
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SCHEDULE "A" - DEFINITIONS
BUSINESS means the carrying on of a commercial or industrial undertaking of any kind or
nature providing for professional, personal, or other services for the purpose of gain or profit,
but does not include an activity carried on by government, its agencies or government owned
corporations.
BED AND BREAKFAST means the licensed use of a single-family dwelling unit by occupied by
the owner or a manager as their principal residence, for the provision of temporary lodging of
paying guests in not more than four guest rooms in the dwelling and the serving of a morning
meal to such guests and includes the use of common living and dining areas in the dwelling by
such guests. Bed and breakfast use is prohibited in conjunction with a Secondary suite or
detached secondary suite.
COUNCIL means council for the City of Rossland
MUNICIPALITY means the Corporation of the City of Rossland
HOME OCCUPATION means a commercial use that is not a Short-Term Rental, carried out by
an occupant of a dwelling unit for remuneration which is accessory to the residential use of
the dwelling and subject to Section 4.1.2 (d) of the City of Rossland Zoning Bylaw
INTER-MUNICIPAL LICENCE means an agreement among the municipalities of the City of Trail,
the Village of Warfield, the Village of Montrose, the Village of Fruitvale and the City of Rossland
for the purpose of designating certain businesses to be exempt from the "nonresidents
business" requirements under the licensing Bylaws adopted pursuant to Section 653 (1) of the
Municipal Act by each municipality participating in the Schem.
INTER-COMMUNITY LICENCE means an agreement among participating municipalities which
authorizes certain businesses to be carried on within the boundaries of any or all of the
Participating municipalities and/or governments.
LICENCE means a licence issued by a Licence Inspector pursuant to this bylaw for the operation
of a business within the Municipality.
LICENCE INSPECTOR means the person appointed by Council as the Licence Inspector to
administer the enforcement of the provisions of this bylaw and includes Building Inspectors,
Bylaw Enforcement Officers, a person who is acting in the capacity of any of the foregoing; a
persons appointed by Council from time to time to administer this Bylaw.
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SCHEDULE "A" - DEFINITIONS
Continued
MOBILE VENDOR means a canteen, vending cart of fruit or fruit stand, using a cart or stand or
a mobile business operating from a motor vehicle or a trailer designed and constructed to be
pulled by a motor vehicle on a highway
ONLINE ACCOMMODATION PLATFORM means an on line marketplace that caters to the short
term accommodation industry and facilitates transactions for accommodation located in BC
AND the Online Accommodation Platform is registered to collect Provincial Sales Tax {PST) and
the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT).
PREMISES means the location or building, portion of a building or an area of land where a
business is carried on or that is the subject of an application for a licence.
SHORT TERM RENTAL- COMMERCIAL means an accessory use of a dwelling unit that is not a
principal residence for overnight guest sleeping accommodation for temporary
accommodation for a paying guest for a period of less than 30 consecutive days, and for
clarity does not include a bed and breakfast accommodation or short-term rental -
residential.
SHORT TERM RENTAL - RESIDENTIAL means an accessory use of a principal residence, or a
portion of one, as temporary accommodation for a paying guest for a period of less than 30
consecutive days, and for clarity does not include a bed and breakfast accommodation or
short-term rental - commercial. Short term rental - Residential use is prohibited in
conjunction with a Secondary suite or detached secondary suite.
PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE means a single dwelling unit where an individual makes their home
for the majority of a calendar year and lives within the residence a minimum 240 days per
year and is the dwelling unit with the residential address used on documentation related to
billing, identification, taxation and insurance purposes, including, without limitation, income
tax returns, Medical Services Plan documentation, driver's licenses, personal identification,
and vehicle registration. For these purposes a person cannot normally reside at more than
one dwelling or location.
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SCHEDULE "B" -APPLICATION & LICENCE FEES
.. , ;licence Fee
Licensed Full-Service Restaurant/Bar
$150
Home Occupation/Mobile Vendors/Door-to-door Sales
$75
All other businesses not listed
$125
New Application Inspection (when and where applicable)
$150
Residential Short-Term Rental
$150
$400
Commercial Short-Term Rental
$150
$800
Bed and Breakfast
$150
$500
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BYLAW NO. 2326, 2017
SCHEDULE "C" - FINES & PENALTIES
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Not in possession of valid Business Licence
Carrying on business in multiple locations under one
business licence
Carrying on multiple businesses under one business
licence
Operating with an expired Business Licence
Failure to produce required documentation requested by
License Inspector
Failure to notify change in business activities
Failure to comply with requirement set out by Licence
Inspector with regards to Short-Term Rentals
Business Licence not displayed in conspicuous place
Obstructing a Licence Inspector or Bylaw Enforcement
Officer
Failure to provide a Licence Inspector with required
documentation
Failure to comply with terms and conditions of licensing
Operating while under a suspension/revocation order
Failure to post a list of sub-trades employed on building
site in conspicuous place
Failure to present required information as door to door
or direct salesperson when conducting business
Operating as a Mobile Vendor without a valid Mobile
Vendor licence
Unlawful size or location of a mobile vendor
Operating a Short-Term Rental (Commercial or
Residential) without a valid business licence
Advertising a Short-Term Rental (Commercial or
Residential) without a valid business license
Invalid license obtained for Short-Term Rental category
(number of suites/rooms) or dwelling unit
Operator of guest room/suite not permanent resident or
manager of Short-Term Rental
Management person unavailable to address complaints
while dwelling is rented
Failure to ensure onsite parking stalls are clear of any
debris, unlicensed vehicles or snow.
Failure to inform occupants in writing of terms and
conditions of Short-Term Rental or Bed and Breakfast
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2.1
$500
$250
2.2
$300
$150
2.3
$300
$150
2.4
$300
$150
2.5
$100
$50
3.2
$100
$50
5.8
$500
N/A
6.1
$100
$50
7.3, 7.4
$500
N/A
8.3, 8.5
$100
$50
8.4
$300
$150
9.1
$500
$250
12.1
$100
$50
12.3
$100
$50
12.4
$250
$125
12.5, 12.6, 12.7
$250
$125
12.8
$500
$250
12.9
$500
$250
12.12
$300
$150
12.13
$500
$250
12.15
$500
$250
12.19
$100
$50
12.16, 12.30
$100
$50
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SCHEDULE "C" - FINES & PENALTIES
Continued
Failure to operate Short-Term Rental or Bed and Breakfast
according to required posted information within (e.g. over
capacity, not providing adequate parking etc.)
Operating a Short-Term Rental or Bed and Breakfast in
contravention to applicable City Bylaws.
Operating a Short-Term Rental or Bed and Breakfast in
contravention to applicable Provincial Regulations
Operating a Bed and Breakfast without a valid business
licence
Operating a Bed and Breakfast in a Secondary Suite or
Detached Secondary Suite
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Section(s}·
12.16, 12.30
12.20, 12.26
12.22, 12.35
12.23
12.31
Fine
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
Early
Pay Fine
(Paid within 14 days)
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
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