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Business Licensing By-law 184-2023
(Amended by By-law 2-2026)
To provide for a System of Licensing for Stationary Businesses and to repeal Business
Licensing By-Law 332-2013, as amended.
WHEREAS Subsection 8(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
("Municipal Act, 2001") provides that the powers of a municipality shall be interpreted
broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to enable them to govern their
affairs as they consider appropriate, and to enhance their ability to respond to municipal
issues; and
WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that a municipality has the
capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising
its authority under any Act; and
WHEREAS Subsection 11(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality
may provide any service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable
for the public; and
WHEREAS Subsection 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality
may pass by-laws respecting: in paragraph 5, Economic, social and environmental well-
being of the municipality; in paragraph 6, Health, safety and well-being of persons; in
paragraph 7, Services and things that the municipality is authorized to provide under
subsection (1); in paragraph 8, Protection of persons and property, including consumer
protection; and
WHEREAS Subsection 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality
may pass by-laws respecting: in paragraph 9, Animals, and in paragraph 11, Business
Licensing; and
WHEREAS Pursuant to the provisions of Part IV - Licences of the Municipal Act, 2001,
a municipality may pass by-laws for licensing, regulating and governing any business
wholly or partly carried on within a municipality even if the business is being carried on
from a location outside the municipality; and
WHEREAS Subsection 151(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality
may provide for a system of licences with respect to a business and may prohibit the
carrying on or engaging in the business without a licence, refusing, revoking or
suspending a licence, imposing conditions on a licence, regulating property used for a
business that requires a licence and regulating persons carrying on a business that
requires a licence; and
WHEREAS Section 23.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits a municipality to delegate
certain legislative and quasi-judicial powers where the council of the municipality is of
the opinion that the power being delegated is of a minor nature; and
WHEREAS Subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality
may impose fees and charges on persons for services or activities provided or done by
or on behalf of it; and
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton ("Council") considers
it desirable and necessary to license, regulate and govern certain types of businesses
for the purpose of health, safety and well-being of persons, consumer protection and
nuisance control to ensure that the business is conducted in a fashion and manner that
will not adversely affect or could possibly adversely affect the health and safety of
person(s) or result in illness, hazardous conditions, injury or loss; and
WHEREAS Council considers it desirable and necessary to license, regulate and
govern certain types of businesses for the purpose of nuisance control to ensure that
the facility is operated in a manner and location such that it will not adversely affect or
become a nuisance to other persons or businesses; and
WHEREAS Council considers it desirable and necessary to license, regulate and
govern certain types of businesses for the purpose of consumer protection for the
prevention of unfair or potentially unfair business practices that could result in loss on
the part of the consumer; and
WHEREAS Council considers it desirable and necessary to license, regulate and
govern the businesses listed within this By-law.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton ENACTS as
follows:
PART I - TITLE, INTERPRETATION AND SEVERABILITY
1.
This By-law may be referred to as the "Business Licensing By-law".
(1) Wherever a word is used in this By-law with its first letter capitalized, the term
is being used as it is defined in Part II of this By-law. Where any word
appears in ordinary case, the commonly applied English language meaning
is intended.
(2)
Wherever a word defined in Part II of this by-law is used in the form of a
noun, verb, adverb or adjective, it shall be interpreted as having a
corresponding defined meaning even if it is in ordinary case.
(3)
All words importing the singular shall include the plural, and words imparting
the masculine gender shall include the feminine, and the converse of the
foregoing also applies, unless the context of the By-law requires otherwise.
3.
If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision or part of a provision of
this Bylaw to be invalid or to be of no force and effect, it is the intention of Council
in enacting this By-law that the remainder of this By-law shall continue in force and
be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to the fullest extent possible
according to law.
PART II - DEFINITIONS
4.
For the purposes of this By-law:
"Act" means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended;
"Additional Fee" means a fee, in addition to the Licence fee, imposed by the City
on a business at any time during the term of the Licence for costs incurred by the
City that are attributable to the activities of the business;
"Applicant" means a Person or Individual applying for a new Licence or renewing a
Licence under this By-law;
"Application" means an application for a new Licence or a Licence renewal in the
form provided by the Licence Issuer which must be accompanied by the
appropriate documentation and fee;
"By-law" means this by-law.
"City" means The Corporation of the City of Brampton or the land within the
municipal boundaries of the City of Brampton, as the context requires;
"Clerk" means the Clerk of the City of Brampton or the Clerk's duly appointed
Deputy;
"Closed File Administration Fee" means the fee as set out in Appendix A that is
required when an Application file is closed under this By-law;
"Commercial Use" means the use of land, building or structures for the purposes of
buying and selling of commodities and supplying of services, as distinguished from
the manufacturing, assembling or storage of goods.
"Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton;
"Criminal Record" means a record of past crimes for which an individual has been
convicted;
"Fire Chief" means the Chief of the Brampton Fire and Emergency Services or his
or her designate;
"Individual" means a natural Person and does not include a corporation,
partnership or association;
"Inspector" means any one of the following:
(a)
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer;
(b)
Peel Region Health Inspector; or
(c)
Police as defined in this By-law;
"Late Renewal Fee" means the fees set out in Appendix A that are required for the
late renewal of a Licence;
"Licence" means a licence issued under this By-law, or predecessor by-law.
"Licence Fee" means the fee set out in Appendix A that is required to be paid to
the City for a new Licence or a Licence renewal;
"Licence Issuer" means the person appointed under this By-law and includes his or
her designate;
"Licensed Premises" means the Premises referred to in a Licence;
"Licensee" means any Person licensed under this By-law;
"Medical Officer of Health" means the Medical Officer of Health for The Regional
Municipality of Peel and includes any Peel Region Health Inspector acting on his
or her behalf;
"Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means a person employed by the City and
appointed as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer by the City;
"Notice of Additional Fee" means a written notice from the Licence Issuer to a
Licensee advising of the requirements to pay an Additional Fee;
"Ontario Building Code" means Ontario Regulation 332/12 enacted under the
Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, or successor legislation;
"Ontario Fire Code" means Ontario Regulation 213/07 made under Fire Protection
and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, or successor legislation
"Operator" means a proprietor or any other Person who alone or with others,
operates, manages, supervises, runs or controls a business;
"Owner" means a Person who, alone or with others:
(a)
is the owner of the business;
(b) has control over the business; or
(c)
directs the operation of the business;
"Person" includes a corporation and its directors and officers, and the heirs,
executors, assignees and administrators;
"Premises" means land and includes the structures on the land, such as buildings,
fences and sheds;
"Police" means a police officer, constable or cadet of the Regional Municipality of
Peel Police Service;
"Peel Region Health Inspector" means a public health inspector employed by The
Regional Municipality of Peel;
"Tribunal" means the Brampton Appeal Tribunal appointed by Council to conduct
hearings under the Brampton Appeal Tribunal By-law No. 48-2008, as amended,
or any successor by-law;
"Zoning Approval" means that a Licence Application has been examined and
approved by the City's Zoning Services staff for compliance with the Zoning By-
law;
"Zoning By-law" means the City's Zoning By-law No. 270-2004, as amended, or
any successor by-law.
PART III - LICENSING REQUIRED
5.
(1)
A Licence shall be taken out under this By-law by every Person or
Individual who:
(a) owns or operates an Animal Kennel (S-1);
(b) acts as an Auctioneer (S-2);
(c) owns or operates an Automobile Service Station (S-3);
(d) is engaged in the Building Renovator business (S-4);
(e) owns or operates a Carnival or Animal Exhibition (S-5);
(f) owns or operates a Catering business (S-6);
(g) is engaged in the contractor business of Drain Laying (S-7);
(h) is engaged in the contractor business of Driveway Paving (S-8);
(i) is engaged in the contractor business of Fence Installation (S-9);
(j) owns or operates a Fixed Food Premises (S-10);
(k) owns or operates a Flea Market (S-11);
(l) is engaged in the contractor business of Heating, Air Conditioning and
Ventilation (S-12);
(m) owns or operates a Horse Riding Establishment (S-13);
(n) owns or operates a Lodging House (S-14);
(o) owns or operates an Outdoor Storage Facility or Parking Lot (S-15);
(p) is engaged in the business of Pawnbroker (S-16);
(q) is engaged in the business of Payday Loans (S-17);
(r) owns or operates a Personal Service Facility (S-18);
(s) owns or operates a Pet Grooming business (S-19);
(t) owns or operates a Pet Shop (S-20);
(u) owns or operates a Place of Amusement (S-21);
(v) owns or operates a Place of Public Assembly or Public Hall (S-22);
(w) is engaged in the contractor business of Plumbing (S-23);
(x) is engaged in the contractor business of Pool Installation (S-24);
(y) owns or operates a Salvage Shop or Salvage Yard (S-25);
(z) owns or operates a Second Hand Goods Shop (S-26);
(aa) owns or operates a retail store where tobacco, and/or vapour products
are sold (S-27);
(bb) owns or operates a Wildlife Removal business (S-28); or
(cc) owns or operates a Doggie Daycare (S-29).
(2) Any Person or Individual who falls within subsections 5.(1)(a) through to and
including (z) is engaged in a business for the purposes of this By-law.
(3) The defined terms for the businesses listed within subsections 5.(1)(a)
through to and including (z) are found in the schedules referred to in the
subsections and are attached to this By-law.
(4)
No Person or Individual shall carry on, or engage in any of the businesses
that are listed in subsections 5.(1)(a) through to and including (z) unless the
Person or Individual is licensed under this By-law.
(5)
No Person or Individual, licensed under this By-law, shall carry on the
Licensed business in a name that is different from the business name that is
endorsed on the Licence, unless the Licence Issuer has provided his or her
approval.
(6) No Person or Individual shall publish or cause to be published any
representation that the Person or Individual is licensed under this By-law if
the Person or Individual is not so licensed.
(7)
No Person or Individual shall hold him or herself out to be licensed if he or
she is not licensed under this By-law.
(8)
For the purpose of this By-law, a business shall be deemed to be carried on
within the City if any part of the business is carried on in the City, even if the
business is being conducted from a location outside the City.
(9)
No Person or Individual shall provide false or misleading information or
documents when applying for a Licence or Licence renewal, or when
required to provide any information or documents under this By-law.
PART IV - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES
6.
Every Applicant, Person or Individual licensed under this By-law shall be:
(a)
at least 18 years of age, and
(b)
a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or have a valid
employment authorization issued by the Government of Canada.
PART V - LICENCE ISSUER
7. (1)
The City Clerk is appointed as the Licence Issuer for the purposes of this By-
law.
(2)
Council delegates to the Licence Issuer the power to issue, refuse to issue,
renew, refuse to renew, cancel, revoke, suspend, reinstate and impose
conditions on a Licence under this By-law.
(3)
Council is of the opinion that the delegation under subsection 7.(2) is minor in
nature.
8.
Where the Licence Issuer is of the opinion that,
(a) a new Licence or a Licence renewal should be issued;
(b)
an Application for a new Licence or renewal of a Licence should be refused;
(c) a reinstatement should not be made;
(d) a Licence should be revoked;
(e) a Licence should be suspended; or
(f)
a term or condition on a new Licence or Licence renewal should be imposed;
the Licence Issuer shall make that decision.
9.
The Licence Issuer shall,
(a)
receive and process all Applications for new Licences and for the renewal of
Licences;
(b)
issue a new Licence or renew a Licence when,
(i)
an Application is made in accordance with the provisions of this By-law;
(ii)
the Application is complete;
(iii) the applicable Licence Fee is paid; and
(iv) the Application meets all of the requirements under this By-law;
unless there are grounds to refuse to issue a new Licence or renew a
Licence as set out under section 23 of this By-law;
(c)
impose terms and conditions on a new Licence or Licence renewal when the
Licence Issuer is of the opinion that a term or condition of a Licence should
be imposed under this By-law;
(d)
maintain complete records showing all Applications received and Licences
issued;
(e)
enforce or cause to be enforced the provisions of this By-law;
(f)
prepare or cause to be prepared all notices, forms and any other document,
including any amendments thereto, that are necessary for the administration
of this By-law; and
(g)
generally perform all the administrative functions that may be required by this
By-law.
PART VI - APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE AND FOR A LICENCE RENEWAL
10. (1) In order to apply for a new Licence or a Licence renewal, the Applicant shall,
(a)
complete and submit an Application in the form approved by the
Licence Issuer;
(b)
submit all documentation required under this By-law or requested by the
Licence Issuer; and
(c)
submit the Licence Fee as set out in the Fee Schedule attached as
Appendix A.
(2)
An Application for a new Licence or Licence renewal shall not be processed
by the City until all of the requirements of subsection (1) are met and any
outstanding Licence Fee(s) and any outstanding Additional Fees have been
paid.
11. (1)
The Licence Issuer may require any one or more of the following as part of
the Application:
(a)
Proof of citizenship, permanent resident status or other employment
authorization issued by the Government of Canada.
(b)
A statement from the Applicant as to whether charges against the
Applicant are pending under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs
and Substances Act, the Building Code Act, 1992, the Fire Protection
and Prevention Act, 1997, the City's Zoning By-law or this By-law.
(c)
A Criminal Record Search conducted by the Police Services in the area
where the Applicant resides or from an approved provider of criminal
records checks in Canada.
(d)
A Zoning Approval indicating that the use for the Premises for which the
Application has been made is permitted under the City's Zoning By-law.
(e)
A letter of approval issued by the Fire Chief indicating no apparent
violations of applicable by-laws or other legislation.
(f)
A letter of approval issued by the Medical Officer of Health or Peel
Regional Health Inspector.
(g)
A letter of approval issued by Animal Services indicating an inspection
has been completed and all compliances have been met. (By-law 2-
2026)
12. (1)
Where the Owner is a corporation, the Application shall be accompanied by
a copy of the incorporating documents, a copy of the last annual information
filed and a copy of the business name registration.
(2)
Where the Owner is a registered partnership, the Application shall be
accompanied by a copy of the registered declaration of partnership and a
copy of the business name registration.
(3)
Where the Owner is a sole proprietor, the Application shall be accompanied
by a copy of the business name registration.
(4)
Despite subsection 12.(1) where a corporation applies for a renewal of a
Licence and there has been no change in the officers or directors of the
corporation, only a copy of the last annual information filed must be
submitted by the Owner with the Application.
13. (1)
Despite subsection 11.(1)(d), where an Application is made for a Licence
renewal and where a Zoning Approval was received with the original Licence
Application approving the use of the Premises, a new Zoning Approval may
not be required.
(2)
Where an Application is made for a new Licence or Licence renewal and
where a Zoning Approval has been issued based upon the use being allowed
by a Committee of Adjustment decision, the Zoning Approval is subject to all
conditions and restrictions imposed on the use by the Committee of
Adjustment, including a time limit for the use, and upon expiry of any time
limit imposed on the use by the Committee of Adjustment, the Zoning
Approval shall no longer be valid.
14. (1)
Where an Application for a Licence or Licence renewal is withdrawn by the
Applicant, the Licence Fee shall be refunded with the exception of $50.00.
(2)
Where an Application for a Licence or Licence renewal is refused 50% of the
Licence Fee paid shall be refunded.
(3)
Any Licence Fee refund calculated pursuant to subsections 14.(1) or (2) shall
be reduced by any Additional Fee amount, or part thereof, that is outstanding
at the time of the refund.
15. An Owner shall obtain a separate Licence for every Premises where the Owner
carries on a business for which a Licence is required under this By-law.
16. Regardless of when an Application for a new Licence or Licence renewal is made,
the Applicant is required to pay the full annual Licence Fee.
17. (1) Where a Person or Individual who has a Licence fails to renew the Licence
by the renewal date, the Person or Individual shall, upon submitting an
Application for renewal, be subject to a Late Renewal Fee in accordance with
Appendix A.
(2)
Where an Applicant applies for a Licence renewal and for a period of 60 days
after the Licence expiry date the Application is incomplete or any fee under
this By-law is unpaid, the Licence Issuer may, in his or her sole discretion,
deem the Application to be an Application for a new Licence.
(3)
Where a Person or Individual holding a Licence fails to renew the Licence
within 90 days of the specified renewal date, the Person or Individual shall no
longer be entitled to renew the Licence and shall be required to apply for a
new Licence under this By-law, subject to the payment of such fees as may
be required.
18. Regardless of whether a Licence may have been issued or renewed, the Licence
Issuer may require that the Applicant file further information or provide further
documentation in respect of a fact which the Applicant has already attested to or
previously supplied documentation for.
19. Any Person or Individual licensed by any regulatory body where that licence is a
requirement for the issuance of a Licence under this By-law, shall immediately
report to the Licence Issuer any suspension of the licence issued by the regulatory
body.
20. (1) Where an Applicant has failed to provide any fee or document required under
this By-law for the issuance of a new Licence or a Licence renewal, the
Application shall be considered incomplete.
(2)
If the Application remains incomplete after 30 days from the date the
Application was submitted, the Licence Issuer may issue a Notice of
Incomplete Application and close the file.
(3)
Where an Application file is closed, the Applicant is required to pay the
Closed File Fee to the City as set out in Appendix A.
(4)
Subject to the time limitation in subsection 17.(3), the Closed File Fee in
subsection 20.(3) must be paid to the City before the Licence Issuer can
reopen a closed Application file.
(5)
The issuance of a Notice of Incomplete Application is not a statutory power of
decision and is not subject to appeal to the Tribunal.
PART VII - ISSUANCE OF A LICENCE OR LICENCE RENEWAL
21. When an Application for a Licence or Licence renewal is made in accordance with
the provisions of this By-law and the Applicant meets all the requirements of this
By-law, which include any requirements that may be requested by the Licence
Issuer, a Licence shall be issued to the Applicant or Licensee.
PART VIII - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
22. (1)
Despite any other provision in this By-law, the Licence Issuer may impose
terms and conditions on any Applicant or Licensee at issuance, renewal or
any time during the Licence period, including special conditions as are
necessary to give effect to this By-law.
(2)
The Licence Issuer may impose conditions on a business in a class that have
not been imposed on all of the businesses in that class in order to obtain,
continue to hold or renew a Licence.
(3)
Despite any other provision in this By-law, the Licence Issuer may impose
Additional Fees on a Licensee by way of a Notice of Additional Fee at any
time during the term of the Licence for any costs incurred by the City
attributable to the activities of the Licensee.
(4)
The Notice of Additional Fee shall be sent to the Licensee by personal
delivery, e-mail or fax delivery, or by regular mail and the notice shall provide
the Licensee with 60 days to pay the Additional Fee from the date of the
notice.
PART IX - GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW A LICENCE
23. Despite section 21, the Licence Issuer may refuse to issue a Licence or renew a
Licence, if the Licence Issuer has reasonable grounds to believe any one or more
of the following:
(a)
The issuance or the holding of a Licence would be contrary to the public
interest in respect of:
(i)
the health and safety of any person,
(ii)
a nuisance affecting any land or person in the City or Canada, or
(iii) the protection of any consumer.
(b)
The conduct of the Applicant or Licensee or other circumstances afford
reasonable grounds for belief that the carrying on of the business has
infringed, or would infringe, the rights of other members of the public.
(c)
Any Application or other document provided to the Licence Issuer by or on
behalf of the Applicant or Licensee contains a false statement or provides
false information.
(d)
The financial position of the Applicant or Licensee demonstrates that the
business has not or will not be carried on in a financially responsible manner.
(e)
The business of the Applicant or Licensee is carried on or intended to be
carried on in an area where it is prohibited.
(f)
The business for which the Licence has been issued has not been carried on
for a continuous period of 60 days or more, except if the Licence Issuer has
been informed that the licensed premises is undergoing renovations, or as a
result of a Licence-Issuer recognized extenuating circumstance such as a
pandemic.
(g)
The building, premises, place or part thereof in which the business is carried
on does not comply with the provisions of this By-law or with any other law,
regulation, Regional or City by-law, including the Zoning By-law, and the
Building Code Act, 1992, and the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997,
as amended or any successor legislation.
(h)
The Premises in which the business is carried on is in an unsafe or
dangerous condition.
(i)
The conduct of the Applicant, or of any partner, in the case of an Applicant
which is a partnership, or of any director or officer of the corporation, if the
Applicant is a corporation, affords reasonable grounds for the belief that the
Applicant will not carry on the activity for which he is to be licensed or to
continue to be licensed in accordance with law and with integrity and
honesty.
(j)
There are reasonable grounds for belief that the carrying on of the trade,
business or occupation by the Applicant or Licensee has resulted or will
result in a breach of this By-law or any other law.
(k)
Any fee payable by the Licensee pursuant to this By-law has not been paid.
(l)
Any Additional Fee imposed on an Applicant or Licensee remains unpaid
after the due date as indicated in a Notice of Additional Fee sent to the
Applicant or Licensee.
(m) The Applicant or Licensee has failed to pay an administrative penalty
imposed by the City or a fine or fines imposed by a Court for convictions for
breach of this or any other City by-law or provincial offence.
(n)
The Applicant or Licensee has failed to comply with any condition or direction
of the Licence Issuer or Inspector or has failed to permit any investigation by
the Licence Issuer or Inspector.
(o)
The Applicant or Licensee has failed to comply with the requirements set out
in any of the Schedules referenced in subsections 5.(1)(a) to and including
5.(1)(aa) applicable to the Applicant or Licensee.
PART X - GROUNDS FOR REVOKING OR SUSPENDING A LICENCE
24. The Licence Issuer may revoke or suspend a Licence for any one or more of the
grounds listed in subsections 23.(a) through to and including (p).
25. If the Licence Issuer is satisfied that the continuation of the operation of a business
poses an immediate danger to the health or safety of any person or property, the
Licence Issuer may, without a hearing, suspend a Licence, for the time and on
such conditions as the Licence Issuer considers appropriate, subject to the
following:
(a)
Before suspending the Licence, the Licence Issuer shall, either orally or in
writing, provide the Licensee with the reasons for the suspension and allow
the Licensee with an opportunity to respond.
(b)
The suspension shall not exceed 14 days.
PART XI - WRITTEN NOTICE AND SERVICE
26.
(1) After a decision is made by the Licence Issuer to refuse, cancel, revoke or
suspend a Licence, written notice of that decision shall be given forthwith to the
Applicant or Licensee.
(2)
The written notice provided under subsection 26.(1) shall:
(a)
set out the grounds for the decision;
(b)
give reasonable particulars of the grounds for the decision;
(c)
be signed by the Licence Issuer; and
(d)
state that the Applicant or Licensee is entitled to a hearing by the
Tribunal if the Applicant or Licensee delivers to the Clerk within 15 days
after the notice is served, a notice in writing requesting a hearing by the
Tribunal accompanied by the appropriate appeal fee.
(3) Any written notice given under this By-law shall be deemed to be received on
the receipt date which is one of the following:
(a)
In the case of mailed documents, 5 days following the mailing as
determined from the post mark.
(b)
In the case of personal delivery, e-mail or faxed document, the day of
delivery.
(c)
Where more than one method of delivery is used, the operative receipt
date for the calculation of the time for an appeal is the latest of the
possible receipt dates.
(4)
Where any written notice is mailed under this By-law, it is sufficient to use the
Applicant's or Licensee's last known business or residential address.
PART XII - RIGHT TO APPEAL
27. (1)
The Applicant or Licensee may appeal the Licence Issuer's decision to
refuse, cancel, revoke or suspend a Licence, or to impose any condition in a
Licence to the Tribunal by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk,
with reasons in support of the appeal, to the Clerk, accompanied by the
appropriate appeal fee as set out in the City's User Fee By-law within 15
days following the receipt date of the written notice of the Licence Issuer's
decision.
(2)
On receipt of a written request for an appeal from the Applicant or Licensee,
the Clerk shall schedule a hearing of the Tribunal and shall give the Applicant
or Licensee and the Licence Issuer reasonable written notice of the date,
time and place of the hearing in accordance with the Brampton Appeal
Tribunal By-law, No. 48-2008, as amended, or any successor by-law.
(3)
The decision of the Licence Issuer shall be final if the City Clerk does not
receive an appeal by the 15th day following the receipt date of the written
notice of the Licence Issuer's decision,
(4)
No member of the Tribunal, Council, or an employee of the City is personally
liable for anything done under authority of this By-law.
(5)
Where the Tribunal has ordered that a Licence be granted, re-instated, a
suspension to a Licence ended or a change to the condition(s) of a Licence,
the Applicant or Licensee shall fulfill any outstanding requirements for the
Licence under this By-law.
(6)
The provisions of the Brampton Appeal Tribunal By-law No. 48-2008, as
amended, or any successor by-law, apply to any appeal that is made under
this section.
PART XIII - RETURN OF LICENCE
28. (1)
Where a Licence has been revoked or suspended, and written notification as
set out in section 26 is deemed received, the Person or Individual to whom
the Licence was issued shall return the Licence to the Licence Issuer
forthwith.
(2)
A Person or Individual whose Licence has been revoked or suspended shall
not refuse to deliver the Licence to the Licence Issuer or in any way obstruct
or prevent the Licence Issuer from receiving or taking the Licence.
(3)
Where a Licence has been revoked or suspended, the Licence Issuer may
enter upon the business premises of the Person or Individual to whom the
Licence was issued for the purpose of receiving, taking or removing the
Licence.
PART XIV - CHANGE OF INFORMATION
29. (1)
A Licensee shall carry on business in the City in the name which is set out on
the Licence and shall not carry on business in the City in any other name
unless the Licensee has first notified the Licence Issuer and complied with
the relevant provisions of this By-law.
(2)
A Licensee shall notify the Licence Issuer within 7 days of any change of
name, address or any other change to the information related to the Licence,
and where the Licensee is a corporation, it shall notify the Licence Issuer of
any change in the names and addresses of officers and directors, the
location of the corporate head office and change of ownership of shares
within 7 days of the change, and if necessary, the Licence shall be returned
immediately to the Licence Issuer for amendment.
(3)
A Licensee shall not alter, erase or modify or permit such alteration, erasure
or modification of the Licensee's Licence or part thereof unless approved by
the Licence Issuer.
PART XV - GENERAL PROVISIONS
30. An Applicant or Licensee whose Licence has been revoked, shall not be entitled to
make a new Application for the same or similar type of Licence for a period of at
least twelve (12) months from the date of revocation.
31. The Licence Issuer shall reinstate any Licence that has been suspended upon
satisfactory proof that the administrative requirements have been met.
32. Any Licence issued under this By-law may be cancelled at any time upon the
written request of the Licensee.
33. A Person or Individual shall not enjoy a vested right in the continuance of a
Licence and upon the issuance, renewal, transfer, cancellation or suspension
thereof, the value of a Licence shall be the property of the City.
34. A Person or Individual licensed to carry on business under this By-law shall not
advertise, promote or carry on the business under any name other than the name
endorsed upon the Licence, without the approval of the Licence Issuer.
35. (1) Any Licence issued under this By-law shall be posted on the Premises to
which the Licence relates, in a conspicuous place that is clearly visible to the
public.
(2)
Where the Licensee does not have a Licensed Premises, the Licensee shall
carry the Licence with him or her at all times when engaged in the activity for
which the Licence has been issued.
36. The City is exempt from the provisions of this By-law.
PART XVI - INSURANCE
37. (1) Every Person or Individual shall, before the issuance of a Licence to him or
her, provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance against all
claims for personal injury including bodily injury resulting in death, and
property damage with an inclusive limit of not less than Two Million
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence insuring him or her against liability imposed
by law for any loss or damage resulting from the carrying on of the business
to which the Licence relates.
(2)
Every Person or Individual who obtains a Licence shall ensure that the
insurance policy in subsection 37.(1) is maintained in good standing while the
Licence is valid and the business to which the Licence applies is in operation.
(3)
The Licence Issuer shall be given at least ten (10) days' notice in writing, by
regular mail, personal delivery, e-mail or fax delivery, of cancellation,
expiration or variation in the amount or conditions of the policy required by
subsection 37(1).
(4)
A certificate of insurance issued in respect of the insurance policy in
subsection 37. (1) shall be provided to the Licence Issuer, before the
issuance of the Licence that it applies to, in the form of proof set out in
Appendix B to this By-law.
PART XVII - INSPECTION
38. (1) An Inspector may enter on any land and building or structure thereon, at any
reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine
whether any one or more of the following are being complied with:
(a)
The provisions of this By-law.
(b)
An order made under this By-law.
(c)
A condition of a Licence issued under this By-law.
(d)
An order made under section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
(2)
For the purposes of an inspection under subsection 38.(1) the person
carrying out the inspection may do any one or more of the following:
(a)
Require the production for inspection of any goods, articles, books,
records and other documents of or relating to any trade, business or
occupation licensed under this By-law.
(b)
Inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection,
including anything listed in subsection 38.(2)(a), for the purpose of
making copies or extracts.
(c)
Require information from any Person concerning a matter related to the
inspection.
(d)
Alone or in conjunction with a Person possessing special or expert
knowledge make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs
necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
(3)
No Person shall obstruct or hinder or cause to be obstructed or hindered the
making of an inspection under subsections 38.(1) or 38.(2).
(4)
Upon request of the Licence Issuer or Inspector, the Licensee shall produce
the Licence and any other requested documents forthwith.
PART XVIII - ORDER TO COMPLY
39. (1) Where an Inspector believes that a contravention of this By-law has occurred
they may issue:
(a) an order to discontinue the contravening activity;
(b) an order to correct the contravention; or
(c) an order to discontinue the contravening activity and correct the
contravention.
(2)
The orders contemplated in subsection 39.(1) shall set out:
(a)
the name of the Person or Individual who is believed to have
contravened this By-law and the municipal address or the legal
description of the land to which the contravention applies;
(b)
reasonable particulars of the contravention;
(c)
the date by which there must be compliance with the order;
(d)
if applicable, the work to be done and the date by which the work must
be done; and
(e)
if applicable, a statement that the City may have the work done at the
expense of the Licensee if the work is not done in compliance with the
order.
(3)
An order issued under this By-law may be served personally or served by
pre-paid regular mail to the last known address of the Person and such other
persons affected by it as determined by the Licence Issuer or Inspector and a
copy of the order may be posted on any property to which the contravention
or Licence applies.
(4)
If an order is served by pre-paid regular mail or by registered mail, the
service shall be deemed to have been made five (5) days after mailing.
(5)
Where service cannot be carried out in accordance with subsection 39.(3),
the Licence Issuer or Inspector may place a placard containing the terms of
the order in a conspicuous place on the property to which the contravention
or Licence applies, and the placing of the placard shall be deemed to be
sufficient service of the order on the Person or persons to whom the order is
directed.
(6)
Every Person or Individual who fails to comply with an order made under this
section is guilty of an offence.
40. (1)
Where a Person or Individual is ordered to correct a contravention of this By-
law under subsection 39.(1), and fails to do so, the City may carry out any
work required to correct the contravention.
(2)
The City may, at any reasonable time, enter onto the property to which the
contravention or Licence applies in order to carry out any work under
subsection 40.(1).
(3)
The City may retain a contractor or any other party in order to carry out any
work under subsection 40.(1).
(4)
All expenses incurred by the City in carrying out any work contemplated by
this section shall be considered a debt owed to the City by the Person or
Individual who was ordered to correct the contravention and shall be paid to
the City within thirty (30) days of the billing date; and in the event of failure to
pay the entire amount due within thirty (30) days, the outstanding balance of
the expenses owed may be added to the tax roll of the property to which the
contravention or Licence applies and collected in the same manner as
property taxes.
PART XIX - CONTRAVENTION AND PENALTIES
41. (1) Every Person or Individual who contravenes any provision of this By-law,
including an order made under this By-law, is guilty of an offence and is liable
to a fine, and such other penalties, as provided for in the Provincial Offences
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended (the "Provincial Offences Act") and
the Municipal Act, 2001.
(2)
In addition to subsection 41.(1), any Person or Individual who is charged with
an offence under this By-law by the laying of an information under Part III of
the Provincial Offences Act and is found guilty of the offence is liable,
pursuant to the fine provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the following
fines:
(a)
The minimum fine for an offence is $500 and the maximum fine for an
offence is $100,000.
(b)
In the case of a continuing offence, for each day or part of a day that the
offence continues the minimum fine shall be $500 and the maximum
fine shall be $10,000, and the total of all daily fines for the offence is not
limited to $100,000.
(c)
In the case of a multiple offence, for each offence included in the
multiple offence the minimum fine shall be $500 and the maximum fine
shall be $10,000 and the total of all fines for each included offence is
not limited to $100,000.
(d)
In addition to the fine provisions in subsections 41.(2)(a) to (c), if a
Person or Individual is convicted of an offence under this By-law, any
economic advantage or gain obtained by the Person or Individual from
operating a business without a Licence may be considered an
aggravating factor for sentencing purposes which may attract a special
fine, which shall be equal to or greater than the economic advantage or
gain obtained by the Person or Individual from operating the business
without a Licence.
(e)
The maximum amount for a special fine in subsection 41.(2)(d) may
exceed $100,000.
(3)
If a Person or Individual is convicted of an offence under this By-law, in
addition to any other remedy or any penalty imposed, the court in which the
conviction has been entered, and any court of competent jurisdiction
thereafter, may make an order:
(a)
prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the Person or
Individual convicted; and
(b)
requiring the Person or Individual convicted to correct the contravention
in the manner and within the period that the court considers appropriate.
(4)
Where a Person or Individual fails to pay any part of a fine for a contravention
of this By-law and the fine is due and payable under section 66 of the
Provincial Offences Act, including any extension of time to pay the fine
provided under that section, the City Treasurer, or the Treasurer's delegate
may give the Person or Individual a written notice specifying the amount of
the fine payable and the final date on which it is payable, which date shall not
be less than twenty-one (21) days after the date of the notice.
(5)
If any part of a fine for a contravention of this By-law remains unpaid after the
final date specified in the notice provided under subsection 41.(4), the
outstanding fine is deemed to be unpaid taxes pursuant to section 351 of the
Municipal Act, 2001.
(6) Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law 218-2019, as amended,
applies to this By-law. Every Person who contravenes a provision of this By-
law designated in Schedule A of the Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking)
By-law 218-2019, shall upon issuance of a Penalty Notice be and is liable to
pay to the City of Brampton an administrative penalty in the amount set out in
the Administrative Penalties (Non-Parking) By-law 218-2019.
PART XX - FEES
42. (1) The Licence Fees required under this By-law are set out in Appendix A
attached to this By-law.
(2)
The Licence Issuer may waive the payment of a Licence Fee required under
this By-law where an Application is made by a charitable organization that is
registered as such under the Income Tax Act, R.S.C. c.1, as amended.
PART XXI - DISCRIMINATION
43. (1) No Person or Individual, in carrying out a business licensed under this By-
law, shall discriminate against any member of the public on the basis of race,
ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family
status or disability.
(2)
No Person or Individual, in carrying out a business licensed under this By-
law, shall with respect to any person being guided or assisted by a service
animal:
(a)
refuse to service the person,
(b)
refuse to permit the person to enter with the animal into or upon any
place or premises to which the Licence relates; or
(c)
refuse to permit the person and such animal to remain in or upon such
place or premises by reason only of the presence of such animal.
PART XXII - SCHEDULES AND APPENDICES
44. (1)
All Schedules and Appendices attached to this By-law shall form part of this
By-law.
(2)
In the event of a conflict between any of the general provisions of this By-law
and any provisions set out in the Schedules attached to this By-law, the
provisions of the Schedules shall prevail.
(3)
The expiry dates of Licences issued under this By-law, except for those
issued per day or per event, are set out in Appendix A to this By-law.
PART XXIII - TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
45. (1)
If a Licence or a Licence renewal has been issued for a business under the
City's Licensing By-law No. 332-2013, as amended, and the applicable
schedule for that Licence has been repealed and replaced under this By-law,
the provisions of Licensing By-law No.332-2013 and the schedule in effect at
the time of the Licence issuance or License renewal continues to apply for
the term of that Licence or Licence renewal.
(2)
The Schedules under this By-law apply to all Licence renewals made after
this By-law comes into effect, even if the Licence which is the subject of a
renewal was issued under Business Licensing By-law No. 332-2013, as
amended.
PART XXIV - BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE
46. (1)
By-law 332-2013 and all amending by-laws are hereby repealed.
(2)
The Brampton Appeal Tribunal By-law 48-2008, as amended, is further
amended by deleting the definition of "Business Licensing By-law" in section
1 of the by-law and replacing with the following:
"Business Licensing By-law" means Business Licensing By-law 332-2013, as
amended, or any successor by-laws;
47. This By-law is comes into effect on November 1, 2023.
ENACTED and PASSED this 1st day of November, 2023.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRAMPTON
Original signed by:
Patrick Brown - Mayor
Peter Fay - City Clerk
SCHEDULE 1 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
ANIMAL KENNELS (amended by By-law 2-2026)
1.
In this Schedule:
"Boarding" means the taking of custody of an animal for the keeping,
accommodation, care, training, feeding, grooming, and may include for a fee,
reward, or compensation at a property other than the animal(s) place of
residence;
"Cat" means any member of the species felis catus or felis domesticus;
"Dog" means any member of the species canis familiaris;
"Domestic Animal" means a Dog, Cat or other pet generally understood
to be domesticated and typically kept indoors at a residential dwelling;
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms designed or capable of being
used together in a single and separate housekeeping unit, containing its own
kitchen and sanitary facilities, with a private entrance from outside of the unit
itself.
"Kennel" means a structure, shelter, building or collection of buildings, a run, or
other small structures, separate from and not including the residential dwelling, in
which animal(s) are kept and includes those parts of a property referenced, in
which Dog(s), Cat(s) or other Domestic Animals are housed, maintained, bred,
boarded, trained, and groomed but does not include a location where three (3) or
less dogs are kept, and the dogs are licensed and owned by the person residing
at the property.
"Veterinarian" means a person registered to practice veterinary science under the
Veterinarians Act, R.S.O. 1990,c.V.3.
2.
No Person or Individual shall operate a Kennel without a licence.
3.
This Schedule does not apply to:
(a)
an animal shelter operated by the City, or a public authority;
(b)
a publicly funded institute;
(c)
an animal shelter operated by a branch or affiliate of the Ontario Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;
(d)
a veterinary hospital, clinic, office or veterinary service lawfully operated
and supervised by a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ontario;
(e)
a facility in which animals are placed for care pursuant to the Pounds
Act;
(f)
a facility registered as a research facility in accordance with the Animals
for Research Act.
4.
No Person or Individual operating a Kennel shall Board, breed, keep any
animal(s) prohibited by law, or the Animal Services By-law.
5.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a)
maintain and make readily available to personnel at all times written
animal care procedures dealing with, amongst other matters, methods of
handling animals, sickness, injury or death and contact information for a
veterinarian;
(b)
take all reasonable and humane steps to prevent nuisance caused by
undue noise; and
(c)
ensure that the dog(s) are not barking and creating noise to disturb the
neighbouring property owners;
(d)
ensure the excrement and other waste resulting from the keeping of
dog(s) shall be removed from the premises as necessary and in
accordance with any applicable by-laws or regulations and in a manner
that avoids any offensive odors from emanating to surrounding properties,
and is disposed of in a manner that will not create a public nuisance or
health hazard;
(e)
ensure that the premise is sanitary, well-ventilated and free of offensive
odours;
(f)
ensure that before any animal is taken into any kennel or doggie day care,
that each animal is current in its vaccinations against rabies and that every
animal be inspected for distemper or other contagious or infectious
disease; and
(g)
ensure all dog(s) boarded at a kennel shall be individually licensed with
a current licence (dog tag) from the municipality in which the dog resides
and wear the dog tag at all times, as well as the premise and operator
shall be licensed under this by-law.
6.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a)
maintain and make readily available to Animal Control Officers written
animal care procedures dealing with, amongst other matters, methods
of handling animals, sickness, injury or death and contact information
for a veterinarian;
(b)
ensure that any animal suffering from any disease, ailment or injury shall
be given care and attention from a veterinarian within 24 hours of the
onset of symptoms and that the animal is kept in a quarantine area,
separate from all other animals, until a veterinarian certifies that the
animal is in good health;
(c)
provide each species of animal with adequate food specific to the animals'
needs;
(d)
ensure that every animal has access to clean water at all times;
(e)
keep bulk food supplies in pest proof containers;
(f)
keep animal(s) in a clean, healthy conditions, free of vermin and disease;
(g)
provide adequate light specific to the needs of each species of animal;
(h)
provide animals with the opportunity to exercise; and
(i)
ensure animals have access to shelter if and when required.
7.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a)
ensure that every cage or other container used for the purpose of
keeping or housing of any animal,
(i)
is of adequate size to permit the animal to stand normally to its full
height, to extend its legs and body to their full natural extent, to
turn around, and lie down in a fully extended position;
(ii)
if equipped, with receptacles for food water the receptacles shall
be mounted or situated so that they cannot be easily overturned or
contaminated;
(iii)
is in good working condition and is not dangerous to the
animal's health or well-being;
(iv)
is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times with
all excrement, refuse and other objectionable material;
(v)
is maintained with suitable and clean bedding which shall be
sanitary and changed regularly;
(vi)
is maintained in a sanitary well-ventilated clean condition and
free from offensive odours;
(vii)
is maintained with proper air circulation to prevent the spread of
contaminants, viruses, bacteria and molds; and
(viii)
is maintained at a temperature for an indoor facility which is at a
healthful and comfortable temperature depending on the age
and species of animal.
8.
Notwithstanding the rules set out in this by-law no Licensee shall board more
than one animal in a single enclosure without prior consent from the animal
owner, with the exception of nursing animals.
9.
Every Licensee under the Schedule shall record:
(a)
the names and addresses of the owners of all the animals boarded at
the kennel;
(b)
emergency contact number for the owners of the animals;
(c)
the name, breed, description, health, dog Licence number,
vaccination information and microchip number if available; and
(d)
the dates of arrival and departure of all animals.
10.
Every Licensee shall retain the records for a period of (12) months, following the
end of the term of the Licence; and
(a)
shall ensure the records are available for inspection by the City during
business hours.
11.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a)
permit only persons to operate or manage a kennel who are skilled
and conscientious in animal care, and who have knowledge of the
characteristics, care and handling of the animal(s) entrusted to their
care;
(b)
permit only persons to attend to the care, feeding and cleaning of
animal(s) in the kennel, who have been adequately trained,
commensurate with their responsibilities, by the kennel owner, and who
demonstrate that they are able to discharge their responsibilities in a
positive, caring matter;
(c)
provide for a sufficient number of employees, to provide for the care of
animals and maintenance of facilities during normal business hours, on
weekends and holidays; and
(d)
keep posted in a conspicuous place for employees, instructions issued to
all personnel for the cleaning, care, feeding of the animals and detailed
steps of how to handle an emergency situation.
12.
Every Licensee of a "Kennel" shall at all times ensure:
(a)
no Kennel is located within any part of any Dwelling Unit or attached to
any Dwelling Unit or part thereof.
(b)
no part of any building or structure enclosing a Kennel shall be used for
human habitation.
(c)
the kennel building and its location shall conform to the Zoning By-law
and the Ontario Building Code and the building shall be maintained in
damage-free condition.
(d)
the kennel building shall have a floor of concrete or other impermeable
material, and shall have a drain opening constructed as a plumbing fixture.
(e)
where dog(s) or other animal(s) are permitted to use an outside run as
part of a kennel, the run shall be completely enclosed with not less than
12 gauge chain link fencing, or material of equal strength;
(f)
notwithstanding section 13(d) above, where an outside run as described
above, is located less than 60.0 m (196.85 ft.) from any property line, the
outside run shall be screened by a solid board fence of not less than 1.2 m
(3.94 ft.) in height.
(g)
the kennel building has:
(i)
electric lighting;
(ii)
windows which may be opened for proper ventilation;
(iv)
a heating system sufficient to adequately heat the building;
(v)
hot and cold running water; and
(vi)
a food preparation area.
(i)
where a clipping and grooming service is performed, it shall be
carried out in the kennel building only.
13.
If the kennel is found not to conform to the requirements set out herein, the
License Inspector may direct that the animals be seized and impounded and may
revoke the license issued to the kennel.
SCHEDULE 2 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
AUCTIONEERS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Auction" means a publicly held sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder;
"Auctioneer" means a Person or Individual who sells or offers for sale goods, wares,
merchandise or effects or livestock by public auction.
2.
A Person or Individual shall not carry on the business, trade or occupation of an
Auctioneer without a Licence.
3.
This Schedule does not apply to:
(a)
A sheriff or bailiff offering for sale goods or chattels seized on execution or
distrained for rent;
(b)
An auction of unclaimed or surplus property held by or on behalf of Peel Police
Services, the Region of Peel or the City of Brampton;
(c)
A municipal tax sale held pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 or any successor
legislation thereto;
(d)
Any person holding a licence under the Livestock Community Sales Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. L.22, as amended for the sale of pure-bred livestock
(e)
A person conducting an auction on behalf of a service club or similar organization
to raise money for charitable purposes; or
(f)
A person registered under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002, S.O.
2002, c.30 who is selling real estate by public auction.
4.
A completed Application for a Licence or at the discretion of the Licence Issuer for a
Licence renewal shall be accompanied by a security clearance issued to the Applicant
within the last 30 days by the Police Services in whose jurisdiction the Applicant
resides.
5.
A Licence shall not be issued if at any time within three years prior to the Application the
Person or Individual has been convicted of any offence relating to fraudulent practices,
stolen goods, theft or burglary under the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46.
6.
Every Person or Individual licensed as an Auctioneer under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Prominently display his or her name and business address at the place of each
Auction;
(b)
Include his or her name, and business address in all public advertisements of
any nature;
(c)
Maintain and keep proper records showing:
(i)
the names and addresses of the owners of the goods auctioned;
(ii)
a description of the goods and the price at which they were sold;
(iii)
the amount of any commission or fee;
(iv)
the names and addresses of the purchasers; and
(v)
the date of payment and amounts paid to the owners for the goods sold,
or the date of return of unsold goods to the owners;
(d)
Inform the purchasers and sellers that their personal information set out in
subsection 6.(c) is being collected and that the personal information will only be
used if necessary for law enforcement purposes;
(e)
Ensure that the records set out in subsection 6.(c) are maintained for a period of
2 years;
(f)
Upon request by the Licence Issuer or anyone else charged with inspection or
enforcement powers under this By-law, present the required records for
inspection, and permit them to remove specific entries from the register required
for use in any Court or other law enforcement proceedings.
7.
No Person or Individual licensed as an Auctioneer under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Permit any disorder in the place of the Auction;
(b)
Conduct or permit to be conducted any mock Auction;
(c)
Knowingly make or permit to be made any misrepresentation as to the nature,
content, quantity or value of any goods, wares, merchandise or effects which
may be offered for sale by them;
(d)
Give away articles or sell for nominal amounts for the purpose of stimulating
bidding;
(e)
Do any act that is calculated to or which may reasonably be expected to have the
effect of confusing a purchaser as to the amount to be paid for any article or
articles;
(f)
Avail themselves of the services of, or act in concert with, persons known in the
trade as "beaters", "boosters", or "shills" for the purpose of raising or stimulating
bids;
(g)
Sell or put up for sale by Auction, any goods, wares, merchandise or effects on a
reserve-bid basis without first having announced clearly to those in attendance at
the Auction the fact of such reserve bid;
(h)
Give a false statement to the owner or to a purchaser as to a sale.
SCHEDULE 3 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS, AND VEHICLE SALES,
LEASING AND RENTALS (amended by By-law 2-2026)
1.
In this Schedule:
"Automobile Service Station" means a building or structure or part thereof open
to the public where Motor Vehicles are washed, detailed, serviced, repaired,
fueled, leased, sold or displayed and may include, but are not limited to a gas
bar, car wash, automotive dealership, car rental establishment, body shop or
general or specialty repair shop;
"Car Wash" means a building or structure used for the washing or detailing of
Motor Vehicles;
"Motor Vehicle" means an automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor-assisted bicycles
and scooters, and any other vehicle propelled or driven, electric or hybrid, other
than by muscular power but does not include a motorized snow vehicle or motor-
assisted vehicle;
"Parking Lot" means any lot, building, structure or part thereof used for the
temporary storage of more than 3 Motor Vehicles, excluding transport trailers and
cabs, boats, recreational vehicles, etc., where consideration is paid for such
storage but does not include parking facilities provided by landlords for tenants or
by Condominium Corporations to unit owners or tenants.
2.
No Person or Individual shall operate an Automobile Service Station unless the
Person or Individual obtains the appropriate property class of Automobile Service
Station Licence under this Schedule, the classes of which are described as
follows:
(a)
"Class A" includes any Premises where:
(i)
gasoline, oil or lubrication is dispensed or electric or hybrid vehicles
are charged, excluding employer provided dispensing stations;
(ii)
minor automotive parts, supplies and accessories are kept for sale;
(iii)
tire installation and sales;
(b) Class "B" includes any Premises used for the repair and servicing of Motor
Vehicles (i.e. electronic installations);
(c) "Class C" includes Out-of-Town Car Rentals;
(d) "Class D" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of a
Car Wash whether by mechanical means, non-mechanical means or coin
operated, or car detailing;
(e) "Class E" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
renting, leasing, buying or selling of new or used Motor Vehicles;
(f) "Class F" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
window tinting or repairing, rebuilding, painting or vehicle wrapping of the
exterior portions of Motor Vehicles.
3.
No Person or Individual operating a licensed Automobile Service Station facility
shall:
(a)
Commence any work on a Motor Vehicle without first preparing a written
and sequentially numbered work order, unless the owner of the Motor
Vehicle waives the preparation of the order;
(b)
Use or permit any exterior portion of the property on which the Automobile
Service Station is located to be used for storing Motor Vehicles, that are in
a state of disrepair, for a period in excess of 30 days, unless he or she is
required by law to retain the Motor Vehicle for a longer period of time; and
(c)
Charge a hazardous waste fee that exceeds $10.00 all inclusive, other
than the applicable taxes.
(d)
Permit excessive noise or other emissions in the operation of a motor
vehicle, contrary to any provincial legislation or regulation or the City's
Noise By-law or other such City by-law or policy, as may be established
and amended from time or time;
(e)
Modify any motor vehicle, including vehicle emission control systems,
contrary to any provincial legislation or regulation or other such City by-law
or policy, as may be established and amended from time or time.
(f)
In particular, a person must not do any of the following before 7:00 a.m.
and after 9:00 p.m. on weekdays or before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.
on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays:
(g)
repair, rebuild, modify or test out of doors any motor vehicle, motorcycle,
motor boat, outboard motor or recreational vehicle within 150 m of a
residential property.
4.
Every Licensee under this Schedule:
(a)
May charge a parking fee, as per the Repair and Storage Liens Act, not to
exceed an all-inclusive fee of $40.00 per day with no other additional
service charges, if a vehicle is not picked up within 24 hours of being
repaired, for every 24-hour period that the vehicle remains at the vehicle
repair facility, to a maximum of 7 days not to exceed $280;
(b)
Shall enter into a written agreement with the owner of the Motor Vehicle
that clearly details all the fees and costs that the owner of the Motor
Vehicle may be required to pay for the parking or storage of the Motor
Vehicle;
(c)
Shall accept cash, debit and credit methods of payment for fees and costs
incurred by the vehicle owner
5.
An Automobile Service Station shall not be issued a Licence under this By-law
unless the Licence Issuer is satisfied that all other applicable laws and any other
regulations have been complied with.
6.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Not use an Automobile Service Station for the wrecking of Motor Vehicles;
(b)
Conduct the repair of Motor Vehicles or any parts thereof, or exhibit for
sale Motor Vehicle tires, tubes, tire accessories, electric light bulbs, spark
plugs, batteries or other minor vehicle parts within an enclosed service
building on the Licensed Premises;
(c)
Not store or park, or allow to be stored or parked on the Licensed
Premises any trailer used for human habitation;
(d)
Keep the premises and any sidewalk or street upon which the premises
abut in a clean and neat condition, free from debris, snow, ice, dirt,
rubbish or other substances that may be derived from the licensed
premises or resulting from the use of the Licensed Premises;
(e)
Not deposit any snow or ice on any public sidewalk or on any roadway
that abut the Licensed Premises;
(f)
Provide adequate storage facilities for all waste materials;
(g)
Only run the engine of a Motor Vehicle during a repair within an enclosed
building that has adequate ventilation to ensure the dilution or removal of
any carbon monoxide fumes;
(h)
Keep and maintain all washroom facilities in a clean and sanitary
condition;
(i)
Park all Motor Vehicles on the Licensed Premises in a neat and orderly
manner;
(j)
Be the holder of a valid Ontario driver's licence issued under the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8, as amended, if he or she engages in
driving, operating or moving Motor Vehicles parked or stored at or upon
the Licensed Premises, and shall not employ any person or permit any
employee to drive or operate any Motor Vehicle unless such person is the
holder of such an Ontario driver's licence;
(k)
If the Licensed Premises is open to the public, display in a conspicuous
place at or upon the Licensed Premises, the applicable rates or charges,
including for the parking or storing of Motor Vehicles and the hours during
which the Licensed Premises are open to the public; and
(l)
Whenever any Motor Vehicle remains continuously without lawful excuse
at or upon the Licensed Premises, forthwith, prior to removal, report to the
Police the make and Provincial permit number or vehicle identification
(VIN) of the Motor Vehicle.
7.
Every Licensee shall comply with all relevant legislation pertaining to the storage
and disposal of hazardous materials on the Licensed Premises.
8.
Every Applicant for an Automobile Service Station Licence shall include in his or
her Application, a site plan showing:
(a)
The location and dimension of the lands and buildings in respect of which
he or she seeks a Licence; and
(b)
The maximum number of Motor Vehicles proposed to be parked or stored
at or upon the Licensed Premises at any one time.
9.
Every Premises of a "Class B" Automobile Service Station, shall have at least
one licensed mechanic on staff but this section does not apply to a "Class B"
Automobile Service Station that only permits the Owners of Motor Vehicles to
carry out the repairs and servicing.
10.
Every Licensee of a "Class F" Automobile Service Station shall:
(a)
Have at least one licensed body person on staff; and
(b)
Not charge an administrative fee that exceeds $50.00 all inclusive, other
than the applicable taxes.
11.
Every Licensee of a "Class C" Automobile Service Station shall:
(a)
Ensure that all Out-of-Town Car Rental businesses has a valid business
licence to operate in the municipality that the business is located in, as
required.
(b)
No Person or Individual licensed as a "Class C" Automobile Service
Station shall commence any proceedings in relation to a rental vehicle
until the customer is made fully aware of rates and charges prior to
entering into a contract and every rental transaction shall be subject to a
signed contract.
12.
Every Licensee of a "Class D" Automobile Service Station shall:
(a)
Ensure that lighting fixtures used are of a type and are arranged so that
they do not cause nuisance or distraction to passing traffic or adjoining
properties;
(b)
Use signs that are legible and that do not distract or confuse motorists or
pedestrians;
(c)
Identify all entrance and exit driveways so that they are clearly visible from
the street;
(d)
Ensure that all Motor Vehicles awaiting the car wash are parked or remain
standing on the licensed premises.
13.
Every Licensee of a "Class B" and "Class F" Automobile Service Station shall,
when a Motor Vehicle is left at the Licensed Premises for automotive service or
body work:
(a)
Maintain a register in a form approved by the Licence Issuer in which shall
be entered:
(i)
Time and date of receipt of Motor Vehicle
(ii)
A description of the Motor Vehicle, including make, model and year;
and
(iii)
Name, address and telephone number of the Motor Vehicle owner.
(b)
Retain the register in subsection 13.(a) for a period of 2 years;
(c)
Request that the Motor Vehicle ownership document be removed from the
vehicle and deposited with the Licensee to be securely stored on the
Licensed Premises, and the document shall be returned upon completion
of the work;
(d)
Inform the person for whom the work is being done that personal
information is being collected and that this information will only be used, if
necessary, for law enforcement purposes;
(e)
Open the register to inspection, at all times during regular business hours,
by the Licence Issuer, Police or any other person duly authorized by the
Licence Issuer, and permit them to remove specific entries from the
register required for use in any Court or other law enforcement
proceedings.
14.
No Person or Individual licensed as a "Class E" Automobile Service Station shall
commence any proceedings in relation to a rental vehicle until the customer is
made fully aware of rates and charges prior to entering into a contract and every
rental transaction shall be subject to a signed contract.
15.
No Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Park any Motor Vehicle on any highway adjacent to the Licensed
Premises; or
(b)
Make any Motor Vehicle repairs unless licensed so to do under this
Schedule and the vehicle owner has requested that the Motor Vehicle be
repaired.
16.
No Person or Individual licensed as a "Class B" and a "Class F" Automobile
Service Station shall accept a work order for repairs to a Motor Vehicle that has
been towed to their facility that:
(a)
Is not signed by the hirer; or
(b)
Is signed by the hirer and does not contain an itemized written estimate of the
total cost of the work required to repair the Motor Vehicle from the Automobile
Service Station to which the vehicle has been towed.
SCHEDULE 4 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
BUILDING RENOVATORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Building Renovator" means a Person or Individual engaged in the business of altering,
repairing or renovating buildings, structures, roofs, chimneys and includes any Person
or Individual who solicits such work, but does not include a building contractor whose
principal business is the construction of buildings and structures.
2.
No Person or Individual shall be licensed as a Building Renovator unless he or she has
a regular place of business and, if other than a corporation, is 18 years old.
3.
Every Building Renovator licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended;
(b)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms, bills,
statements and advertising materials, the Building Renovator's name, address
and telephone number; and
(c)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the person
for whom the work is being done before commencing any work and a copy of this
contract shall be given to the person for whom the work is being done and the
contract shall contain:
(i)
The name, address and telephone number of the Licensee and the name
and address of the person for whom the work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the work being done, including materials and services
being provided;
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied and a
detailed statement of the terms of payment;
(v)
Warrantees or guarantees, if any; and
(vi)
The estimated date of completion.
4.
No Building Renovator licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Perform work that is extra or additional to an existing contract unless and until
the Licensee has entered into a second or additional contract;
(b)
Permit the use of the Licensee's name by any other Person or Individual, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any renovating
work; or
(c)
Perform any work which requires a Licence or permit without such Licence or
permit.
5.
A Person or Individual licensed as a Building Renovator under this Schedule shall
provide, on request from the person for whom the work was being done or from the
Licence Issuer, a written itemized account of all work performed.
6.
A Person or Individual licensed as a Building Renovator under this Schedule may carry
on business under a trade name other than his or her own but shall not carry on
business under more than one name, and only one Licence shall be issued.
SCHEDULE 5 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
CARNIVALS AND ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Carnival" means a travelling amusement show featuring exhibits, games and rides but
which does not feature domestic (i.e. ponies) or wild animals, and includes any similar
travelling exhibition;
"Animal Exhibition" means a travelling entertainment show consisting of, but not limited
to, performances by domesticated and/or trained animals, and includes any similar
travelling exhibition;
"Equipment" includes a tent, shelter, cage, pole, stand platform, seating
accommodation, machinery, platform, apparatus, mechanical device, ride, or any other
structure.
2.
No Carnival or Animal Exhibition shall be exhibited in the City of Brampton for a period
of longer than 7 days.
3.
Every Application for a Licence made under this Schedule shall be accompanied by:
(a)
Written approval for the establishment of the Carnival or Animal Exhibition from
the owner of the lands being used;
(b)
A map detailing the location of the Carnival or Animal Exhibition on the property;
(c)
A certificate of insurance as required by section 37 of this By-law that:
(i)
is endorsed to include The Corporation of the City of Brampton as
additional insured; and
(ii)
provides commercial general liability coverage in the amount of
$5,000,000.00;
(d)
Submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended;
(e)
An Emergency Plan in a form satisfactory to the City's Fire Chief and Animal
Services Division.
4.
No Equipment shall be erected until the Licensee has complied with Section 3(d) of this
Schedule.
5.
Where the Carnival or Animal Exhibition includes rides or like contrivances, the
Licensee under this Schedule shall obtain:
(a)
A valid and current licence to carry on business in Ontario issued by the
Technical Standards & Safety Authority, or its successor; and
(b)
A valid and current Ontario Amusement Device Permit issued by the Technical
Standards & Safety Authority, or its successor, for each ride.
6.
No Licensee shall open the Carnival or Animal Exhibition for public admittance until an
approved fire inspection has been completed upon final set up of the Carnival or Animal
Exhibition.
7.
A Licensee under this Schedule shall not operate or allow to be operated, rides or like
contrivances for use by the public in an improper or dangerous manner.
8.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Keep order and, at the Licensee's own expense, shall keep sufficient number of
employees or volunteers to maintain such order;
(b)
Ensure that the care, feeding and housing of all the animals is done in
compliance with the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c.
13, as amended; and any regulations made under the Act, and with any other
applicable laws or requirements; and
(c)
Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements of the Health Protection and
Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7, and Ontario Fire Code as amended.
9.
Despite any other provision of this By-law, an outdoor Animal Exhibition or carnival shall
not operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE 6 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
CATERERS (amended by By-law 2-2026)
1.
In this Schedule:
"Food Check Peel Sign" means a certificate in a form approved by the Medical
Officer of Health which sets out the results of the most recent inspection
conducted under Regulation 562-90 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, as amended, or any successor legislation, which states that
the establishment was in compliance with the conditions required for safe
handling of food at the time of the inspection (i.e. Red, Yellow, Green signs
posted at Premises).
2.
A Catering Licence is not required:
(a)
Where the only food items offered for sale are non-hazardous, low-risk
food items, pre-packaged food items, or a combination of low-risk food
items and pre-packaged food items including but not limited to chocolate
bars, potato chips and canned or bottled beverages and foods that are not
considered to be a "potentially hazardous food" according to Ontario
Regulation 493/17 Food Premises, enforced by the Region of Peel Health
Department;
(b)
Where the food Premises is a cafeteria that is operated directly by a
Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, University, College, Public
School, Separate School, Private School, or Boards of Education including
provincially regulated daycares;
(c)
Not for profit organizations such as food banks, and places of worship.
3.
No Person or Individual shall operate as a Caterer unless the Person or
Individual obtains the appropriate class of Catering Licence under this
Schedule, the classes of which are described as follows:
(a)
"Class A - In-Town Catering" includes any business Premises which is
located within the City of Brampton, where food intended for human
consumption is prepared for sale to the public, then transported for
distribution including but not limited to; conference centers; banquet halls;
community centers; etc.
i. Every Applicant for a new "Class A - In-Town Catering" Licence
who meets all the requirements under this By-law shall be issued a
conditional Licence which is valid for 90 days or until such time as a
Food Check Peel Sign is obtained or refused by the Medical Officer
of Health.
ii. Every Class A Licensee of a conditional In-Town Catering Licence
who obtains a Food Check Peel Sign within 90 days shall be issued
a Licence.
iii. Every Licensee of a conditional Fixed Food Premises Licence who
fails to obtain a Food Check Peel Sign within 90 days, subject to an
extension of time by the Licence Issuer which is solely within his or
her discretion, shall not be issued an In-Town Catering Licence and
shall no longer be able to operate the Catering Premises under the
conditional Licence.
(b)
"Class B - Out-of-Town Catering" includes any business Premises located
outside of the City of Brampton, where food intended for human
consumption is prepared for sale to the public, then transported for
distribution including but not limited to; conference centers; banquet halls;
community centers; etc.
i.
Every Applicant for a new "Class B - Out-of-Town Catering"
Licence who meets all the requirements under this By-law shall
be issued a Licence.
ii.
Every Class B Licensee must provide proof that they have a valid
business licence in the municipality in which the Premises is
located, if required under local municipal by-law.
1. Notwithstanding section 3 (b) of the schedule, if the catering business is
operating at a special event that is approved by the City of Brampton Special
Events Advisory Committee or its successor, the out-of-town catering licence
is not required.
4.
Every Application for the renewal of a Class A Catering Licence must be
accompanied by a Food Check Peel Sign issued by the Medical Officer of Health
or Peel Region Health Inspector within the preceding 12 month period.
5.
Every Person or individual carrying on the business of Catering (Class A and B)
shall be responsible for maintaining the Premises and property in a sanitary,
clean and litter free condition, and litter containers shall be emptied of waste as
often as necessary and must kept clean and odourless as set out in Ont. Reg.
562/90 Food Premises or any successor legislation.
6.
Every Class A Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Permit a Peel Region Health Inspector to post a Food Check Peel Sign in
a clearly visible and conspicuous location at all entrances by which
customers may enter the Premises, and where a Premises does not have
an entrance by which customers may enter the Premises, the Food Check
Peel Sign shall be posted in a clearly visible and conspicuous location at
the pick-up window or other location from which customers are served;
and
(b)
Permit a Peel Region Health Inspector, at any reasonable time, to remove
a Food Check Peel Sign that has been posted in the establishment.
7.
When a Food Check Peel Sign has been removed by a Peel Region Health
Inspector under subsection 7.(b), the Person or individual who carries on the
business of an In-Town Catering shall not post a copy of a Food Check Peel
Sign or any facsimile of it at any location on the Premises.
8.
When a Food Check Peel Sign has been removed by a Peel Region Health
Inspector, the food Premises shall remain closed to the public until such time as the
Premises is re-inspected and approved by the Peel Region Health Inspector.
SCHEDULE 7 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
DRAIN CONTRACTORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Drain Contractor" means a Person or Individual who carries on the business of laying,
repairing and installing public or private drains and sewage disposal systems on the
exterior of any building;
2.
No Person or Individual shall be licensed as a Drain Contractor under this By-law unless
the Person has a regular place of business and if the Person or Individual is at least 18
years old.
3.
Every Drain Contractor licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
If performing drainage system design work or installing septic tanks, submit the
name and address of a qualified on-site sewage installer and the registration
issued by the Province of Ontario indicating that the installer has the
qualifications set out in the Ontario Building Code;
(b)
Submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended.
(c)
Display the Licensee's name using letters with a minimum height of 10
centimetres on both sides of all vehicles owned, leased or used on a regular
basis by the Licensee in the course of business;
(d)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms, bills,
statements and advertising materials, the Licensee's name, address and
telephone number;
(e)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the person
for whom the work is being done before commencing any work and a copy of this
contract shall be given to the person for whom the work is being done and the
contract shall contain:
(i)
The name, address and telephone number of the Licensee and the name
and address of the person whom the work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the work being done, including materials and services
being provided;
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied and a
detailed statement of the terms of payment;
(v)
Warrantees and guarantees, if any; and
(vi)
The estimated date of completion;
(f)
Obtain all necessary Plumbing or Building Permits or any other permit required
by law prior to the commencement of any work and, upon completion, shall
procure a final inspection from the City.
4.
No Person or Individual licensed as a Drain Contractor shall permit the use of the
Licensee's name by any other person, either directly or indirectly for the purpose of
obtaining a permit to do any work as a Drain Contractor.
5.
Despite the prohibitions set out in this By-law, a Person or Individual licensed as a
Plumbing Contractor under this By-law, or an owner of land performing drain work on
property on which that person resides or who is building a residence for his or her own
use, is not required to be licensed under this Schedule.
SCHEDULE 8 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
DRIVEWAY PAVING CONTRACTORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Contravention Administration Costs" means outstanding fees for Licences, penalties,
administrative and enforcement costs, fees set out in the User Fee By-law, and related
charges incurred by the Driveway Paving Contractor in the event that the contractor fails
to comply with any applicable by-laws or statutory obligations.
"Driveway" means an area of hard and level surface (consisting of, but not limited to,
asphalt, pavement, concrete, patterned concrete, compacted gravel and dirt,
interlocking brick or paving stone), including a surfaced walkway and any hard and level
surface that is capable of being parked or driven upon by part or the whole of a vehicle.
"Driveway Paving Contractor" means a Person or Individual engaged in the business of
residential paving, or repairing Driveways, lanes, roadways and parking areas situated
on privately owned property which may include municipal boulevards adjacent to such
private property.
"Driveway Paving Information Course" is an online course, which provides training
related to the City's zoning requirements pertaining to paving, repairing or sealing
Driveways, lanes, roadways and parking areas situated on privately owned property
which may include municipal boulevards adjacent to such private property. The
Driveway Paving Information Course is a mandatory annual training test, due upon
renewal, which must be taken by a minimum of 1 person per job site.
"Paving Work" means any Paving Work on a Driveway, including installing, constructing,
paving, resurfacing, repairing, expanding or altering a Driveway, lane, roadway or
parking area. Excludes driveway sealing.
2. Every Person or Individual licensed as a Driveway Paving Contractor under this By-law
shall deposit a Letter of Credit or other security satisfactory to the Licence Issuer in the
amount of $5,000.00 that shall be valid for the term of the Licence.
(a)
This security shall be used for purposes as set out in the "Security
Acknowledgement" which the Contractor shall enter into with and the City prior to
licence issuance. Execution of the Security Acknowledgement is a condition of
the licence issuance.
(b)
Any funds drawn upon the security for breach of the Acknowledgement must be
replaced within 48 hours or the licence will be subject to revocation.
(c)
Should the security posted not be sufficient to cover the Contravention
Administrative Costs in which the security was drawn upon, the City shall charge
any additional costs related to the contravention under Section 22 of this By-law
which shall be paid by the Driveway Paving Contractor.
(d)
The City shall maintain the security for up to 90 days after the licence expires or
is cancelled to perform any required inspections on paving work completed to
ensure compliance.
3.
Notwithstanding Clause 2, any Driveway Paving Contractor whose sole business
involves the application of a protective sealcoating to an existing paved driveway shall
be exempt from depositing a $5,000.00 security at the time of application
4.
No Person or Individual shall be licensed as a Driveway Paving Contractor unless the
Person or Individual has a regular place of business and, if the Person or Individual is at
least 18 years old.
5.
Every Driveway Paving Contractor licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended;
(b)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms, bills,
statements and advertising material, the Licensee's name, address and
telephone number;
(c)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the person
for whom the Paving Work is being done before commencing any work and a
copy of this agreement shall be given to the person for whom the work is being
done and the agreement shall contain:
(i)
The name, address and telephone number of the Licensee and the name
and address of the person for whom the Paving Work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the Paving Work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the materials and services supplied, including the depth of
asphalt, concrete, gravel or other material to be applied (this description
may be supplemented by a sketch);
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied a detailed
statement of the terms of payment;
(v)
Warranties or guarantees, if any; and
(vi)
The estimated date of completion;
(e)
Obtain all necessary permits required by law prior to the commencement of any
Paving Work.
(f)
Provide confirmation of completion by the Applicant, and any other required
employees of the business, in the current calendar year, of the Driveway Paving
Information Course from the City of Brampton.
6.
No Person or Individual licensed as a Driveway Paving Contractor shall:
(a)
Perform Paving Work that is extra or additional to an existing agreement unless
the Licensee has entered into a second or additional contract with the person for
whom the work is being done;
(b)
Permit the use of the Licensee's name by any other Person or Individual, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any Driveway
Paving Work; or
(c)
Perform any Paving Work that requires a licence or permit without such licence
or permit.
(d)
Perform any Paving Work that requires a permit unless the permit is displayed in
view of the public in the area in which the Paving Work is being performed;
(e)
Perform any Paving Work that is not in compliance with the City's Zoning By-Law
270-2004, as amended, or any other City by-law, unless a valid permission,
supporting decision or approval required by law is obtained prior to the
commencement of any Paving Work.
(f)
Allow paving work to be completed without having, on site, either the contractor
or an employee who has successfully completed the City of Brampton Driveway
Paving Information course and test.
(g)
Should a zoning violation be found in relation to the work performed by the
contractor, the licence may be suspended until such time as the zoning infraction
has been remedied by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense
7.
Despite an Application being complete and all fees paid, the Licence Issuer shall refuse
to issue or renew a Licence and in the case of an existing Licence, the Licence Issuer
shall suspend the Licence, if an applicant or Licensee has six (6) or more by-law related
convictions within the last twelve (12) months concerning the licensed business or
individual, or any other of the individual's businesses that were licensed or were
required to be licensed, or any other of the individual's prior businesses that were
licensed or are required to be licensed.
8.
The Licence Issuer may issue a warning letter to be placed in an applicant's or
Licensee's file if, at the time of an application for a licence or renewal, the applicant has
four (4) or more by-law related convictions concerning the licensed business or
individual, or any of the individual's prior businesses that were licensed or required to be
licensed, within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of issuance
or renewal. The warning letter must advise the applicant or licensee about the specific
applicable threshold.
9.
A Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule may carry on business under a
trade name other than his or her own but shall not carry on business under more than
one name and only one Licence shall be issued.
SCHEDULE 9 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
FENCE INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Fence Installation Contractor" means a Person or Individual engaged in the business of
constructing residential fences.
2.
No Person or Individual shall be licensed as a Fence Installation Contractor unless the
Person or Individual has a regular place of business and, if the Person or Individual is
18 years old.
3.
Every Fence Installation Contractor licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended;
(b)
Ensure that all stationery, forms, bills, invoices, statements and any other printed
or written advertising material used by the Fence Installation Contractor in the
course of business, display in clearly legible letters and numbers, the business
name, address and telephone number;
(c)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the
Person(s) or Individual(s), in the case of boundary fence cost sharing, for whom
the work is being done before commencing any work and a copy of this contract
shall be given to the Person(s) or Individual(s) for whom the work is being done
and the contract shall contain:
(i)
The name and address of the Licensee and the name and address of the
Person(s) or Individual(s)for whom the work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the materials and services to be supplied;
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied and a
detailed statement of the terms of payment;
(v)
Warranties or guarantees, if any; and
(vi)
The estimated date of completion;
(d)
Obtain all necessary permits required by law prior to the commencement of the
work and, upon completion, shall procure a final inspection from the City.
4.
No Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Perform work that is extra or additional to an existing contract unless the
Licensee has entered into a second or additional contract with the Person(s) or
Individual(s)for whom the work is being done;
(b)
Permit the use of the Licensee's name by any other Person or individual, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to construct any
fences; or
(c)
Perform any work that requires a licence or permit without such licence or permit.
5.
A Licensee under this Schedule may carry on business under a trade name or name
other than his or her own but shall not carry on business under more than one name,
and only one Licence shall be issued.
SCHEDULE 10 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
FIXED FOOD PREMISES (amended by By-law 2-2026)
1.
In this Schedule:
"Fixed Food Premises" includes every Premises where food intended for human
consumption is prepared, stored or offered for sale to the public including but not
limited to food stores, restaurants (dine-in and take-out), convenience stores,
bakeries and butchers;
"Food Check Peel Sign" means a certificate in a form approved by the Medical
Officer of Health which sets out the results of the most recent inspection
conducted under Regulation 562-90 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, as amended, or any successor legislation, which states that
the establishment was in compliance with the conditions required for safe
handling of food at the time of the inspection (i.e. Red, Yellow, Green signs
posted at Premises).
2.
A Fixed Food Premises Licence is not required:
(a)
Where the only food items offered for sale are non-hazardous, low-risk
food items, pre-packaged food items, or a combination of low-risk food
items and pre-packaged food items including but not limited to chocolate
bars, potato chips and canned or bottled beverages and foods that are not
considered to be a "potentially hazardous food" according to Ontario
Regulation 493/17 Food Premises, enforced by the Region of Peel Health
Department;
(b)
Where the food Premises is a cafeteria that is operated directly by a
Municipal, Provincial or Federal Government, University, College, Public
School, Separate School, Private School, or Boards of Education including
provincially regulated daycares;
(c)
Not for profit organizations such as food banks, and places of worship.
3.
No Person or Individual shall operate a Fixed Food Premises unless or the
Person or Individual obtains the appropriate class of Fixed Food Premises
Licence under this Schedule, the classes of which are described as follows:
(a)
"Class A" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
operating a Bakery;
(b)
"Class B" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
operating a Cafeteria, Café or Coffee Shop;
(c)
"Class D" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
operating a Convenience Store;
(d)
"Class E" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
operating a Grocery Store which may include other classes of
licence as noted in section 3 (a) and (b) if not being operated by a
separate entity;
(e)
"Class F" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
operating a Restaurant (Dine-in, may offer take-out as an option);
(f)
"Class G" includes any Premises used for carrying on the business of
operating a Take-Out Only Restaurant.
4.
(a)
Every Applicant for a new Fixed Food Premises Licence who meets all the
requirements under this By-law shall be issued a conditional Fixed Food
Premises Licence which is valid for 90 days or until such time as a Food
Check Peel Sign is obtained or refused by the Medical Officer of Health.
(b)
Every Licensee of a conditional Fixed Food Premises Licence who obtains
a Food Check Peel Sign within 90 days shall be issued a Fixed Food
Premises Licence.
(c)
Every Licensee of a conditional Fixed Food Premises Licence who fails to
obtain a Food Check Peel Sign within 90 days, subject to an extension of
time by the Licence Issuer which is solely within his or her discretion, shall
not be issued a Fixed Food Premises Licence and shall no longer be able
to operate the Fixed Food Premises under the conditional Fixed Food
Premises Licence.
5.
Every Application for the renewal of a Fixed Food Premises Licence must be
accompanied by a Food Check Peel Sign issued by the Medical Officer of Health
or Peel Region Health Inspector within the preceding 12-month period.
6.
A Licence issued under this By-law is permission to sell only from inside the
location for which the Licence has been issued.
7.
Every Person or individual carrying on the business of a Fixed Food Premises
shall be responsible for maintaining the Premises and property in a sanitary,
clean and litter free condition, and shall provide covered litter containers in a
number satisfactory to the Licence Issuer, and the containers shall be emptied of
waste as often as necessary and must kept clean and odourless as set out in
Ont. Reg. 562/90 Food Premises or any successor legislation.
8.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Permit a Peel Region Health Inspector to post a Food Check Peel Sign in
a clearly visible and conspicuous location at all entrances by which
customers may enter the Premises, and where a Premises does not have
an entrance by which customers may enter the Premises, the Food Check
Peel Sign shall be posted in a clearly visible and conspicuous location at
the pick-up window or other location from which customers are served;
and
(b)
Permit a Peel Region Health Inspector, at any reasonable time, to remove
a Food Check Peel Sign that has been posted in the establishment.
9.
When a Food Check Peel Sign has been removed by a Peel Region Health
Inspector under subsection 7(b), the Person or individual who carries on the
business of a Fixed Food Premises shall not post a copy of a Food Check Peel
Sign or any facsimile of it at any location on the Premises.
10.
When a Food Check Peel Sign has been removed by a Peel Region Health
Inspector, the food Premises shall remain closed to the public until such time as
the food Premises is re-inspected and approved by the Peel Region Health
Inspector.
11.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this schedule, any Fixed Food Premise with a
seating capacity over 100 persons will also be subject to the licensing provisions as
set out in Schedule 21, Places of Public Assembly.
SCHEDULE 11 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
FLEA MARKETS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Farmers Market" means a seasonal, multi-vendor operation at a fixed location selling
agricultural, food and arts and crafts products including home-grown-produce,
homemade crafts and value-added products where the vendors are the primary
producers.
"Flea Market" means that area, whether enclosed by a building or not, in which
individual stalls are rented to vendors other than those who own the premises, for the
purpose of individually exposing new or used goods for sale, and shall include a
Farmers Market. Excludes City-run farmers markets.
"Owner of a Flea Market" includes any Person or individual who operates a Flea Market
or manages the property at which the market is situated;
"Shopping mall" includes the premises upon which a group of at least five separate
commercial uses have been developed and are managed as a unit by a single owner or
tenant, or by a group of owners or tenants;
"Stall" shall include a table, booth, counter or other similar sales facility, whether within
or outside of a building and whether the table, booth, counter or other similar sales
facility is or is not readily identifiable as a separate selling unit, and whether or not the
table, booth, counter or other similar sales facility has any degree of permanence which
is, in fact, being used by an individual vendor within the market.
2.
An Applicant for a Flea Market Licence shall:
(a)
agree to maintain a record of the vendors, their names, addresses and phone
numbers, together with details as to the type of items to be sold and shall comply
with the following requirements:
(i)
Make all entries in the record at the time of rental or immediately
thereafter;
(ii)
Not knowingly make any false entries in the record;
(iii)
Preserve all records for at least 2 years; and
(iv)
Keep the record available for inspection at any reasonable time when
requested by the Licence Issuer or Inspector;
(b)
file a floor plan showing where vendors will be located; and
(c)
submit a letter of approval issued by the Fire Chief.
3.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Ensure orderly conduct is maintained on the Flea Market Premises;
(b)
Be responsible for the conduct of the vendors at the Flea Market;
(c)
Ensure that queues which form for the purpose of gaining entrance to the
Premises do not obstruct sidewalks or highways;
(d)
Cooperate with the Licence Issuer to ensure that all required inspections,
including building, fire and health inspections, are conducted as required; and
(e)
Provide trash receptacles in sufficient numbers and at suitable locations to keep
up with the amount of trash generated by the event and empty the trash
receptacles as often as required to prevent overflow.
4.
The provisions of this Schedule do not apply to:
(a)
Farmers' Markets and events that are sponsored by, and benefit Farmers'
Markets;
(b)
Public markets managed by the City;
(c)
Agricultural Fairs and events that are sponsored by and benefit Agricultural
Fairs;
(d)
Coin and Stamp trade shows;
(e)
Flea markets that primarily promote original arts and crafts creations;
(f)
Flea markets raising funds for a charitable organization or a not-for-profit
organization as determined by the Licence Issuer provided that the organization
has a Revenue Canada number and the profits go to the charitable or not-for-
profit organization represented; and
(g)
An event that takes place indoors at a shopping mall.
SCHEDULE 12 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION CONTRACTORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Air Conditioning" means the simultaneous control of:
(i)
Temperature (heating or cooling air);
(ii)
Humidity (humidifying or dehumidifying air);
(iii)
Cleanliness (mechanical or electronic air cleaning); and
(iv)
Air Motion (the proper air distribution within a building with related fresh air
for comfort conditions;
"Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilating Contractor" means a Person or individual
engaged in the business of contracting for the installation, maintaining, repairing or
replacing of warm air heating or cooling equipment or refrigeration or ventilation
equipment and systems of any kind, excepting the installation of oil tanks and oil and
gas burners;
"Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilating and Refrigeration" means the layout, assembly,
installation, repairs and manufacturing in the field, any cooling or refrigeration or
heating/cooling combination system for residential, commercial, institutional or industrial
purpose and includes the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, installation or service of
ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metal work, and further includes the installation of piping
that conveys gas or the tubing of any air handling systems;
"Master Warm Air Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Installer" means any Person
or individual who:
(a)
has been issued a Certificate of Qualification under the OCTAA as a
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic or Steam Fitter/Pipe Fitter; or
(b)
is licensed as a gas technician, oil burner mechanic or gas pipe fitter
under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c.16, as
amended and the regulations thereunder;
"OCTAA" means the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, S.O.
2009, c.22, as amended and any regulations made thereunder.
2.
The provision of this Schedule shall apply to all Persons or individuals engaging in any
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration or Ventilation work as:
(a)
Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Contractor;
(b)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, a Steam Fitter/ Pipe Fitter or Sheet
Metal Worker who hold a Certificate of Qualification under the OCTAA;
(c)
Gas technician, oil burner mechanic or gas pipe fitter qualified under the
Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c.16, as amended and the
regulations thereunder.
3.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall observe and comply with and be governed by
this Schedule and all the provisions of the OCTAA, the Technical Standards and Safety
Act, 2000, and any other applicable provincial and federal legislation and any
regulations made thereunder.
4.
No Person or individual shall carry on the business of a Heating, Air Conditioning and
Ventilation Contractor without a Licence under this Schedule entitling him or her so to
do and has a Master Warm Air Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Installer in his
or her employ.
5.
When the Master Warm Air Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Installer whose
name appears on a Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Contractor's Licence, is no
longer regularly employed and in charge of the work, the Contractor shall, within 7 days
notify the Licence Issuer in writing of the name and address of the Master who will
henceforth be in charge, or with particulars of his or her arrangements pending the
engaging of a Master to be in charge of the Contractor's work.
6.
It shall be an offence for a Master Warm Air Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Installer to be employed by more than one Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilating
Contractor for the same period of time.
7.
The business name of the Licensee shall be displayed in any advertising for that trade.
8.
Every Person or individual licensed as a Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Contractor shall:
(a)
Submit proof to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended and the regulations
thereunder.
(b)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms, bill,
statements and advertising materials, the licensee's name, address and
telephone number;
(c)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the Person
or individual for whom the work is being done before commencing any work and
a copy of this contract shall be given to the Person or individual for whom the
work is being done and the contract shall contain:
(i)
The name, address and telephone number of the Licensee and the name
and address of the person for whom the work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the work being done, including materials and services
being provided;
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied and a
detailed statement of the terms of payment;
(v)
Warrantees or guarantees, if any; and
(vi)
The estimated date of completion;
(e)
Obtain all necessary Permits required by-law prior to the commencement of any
work and, upon completion, arrange for a final inspection.
9.
The provisions of this Schedule shall not apply to the repair and maintenance of a
heating, air conditioning or ventilation system and related equipment where the repair
and maintenance is done by:
(a)
A person who is the owner or tenant, where the equipment is contained within
the premises occupied by the owner or tenant; or
(b)
A person who is a full-time employee of a property owner or tenant and who is
engaged by the property owner or tenant for maintenance of
heating/cooling/ventilating equipment within the premises of the property owner
or tenant.
SCHEDULE 13 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
HORSE RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Assistant Instructor" means an Individual who:
(a)
Is at least 16 years old;
(b)
Has at least 3 consecutive years of experience riding or training horses in
the immediate preceding 5 years; and
(c)
Is directly supervised by an Instructor;
"Assistant Trail Guide" means an Individual who:
(a)
Is at least 16 years old; and
(b)
Has at least 3 consecutive years of riding experience and working with
horses at a horse riding establishment, where trail riding is provided, in the
preceding 7 years;
"Drug" means a substance as listed in Schedules I, II, III, IV and V of the Controlled
Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19, as may be amended from time to time;
"Horse" means any animal of the equine species;
"Horse Riding Establishment" means the carrying on of a business in the equine
industry and is further divided into the following disciplines:
"Instructional Riding Establishment" means:
(a)
The carrying on of a business where horses are let out for hire and where
instruction for payment is provided, either at a permanent or temporary
location; or
(b)
The carrying on of a business where instruction is provided in Horse riding
where the Horse is owned and boarded or part boarded or brought in by the
day.
"Instructor" means an Individual who:
(a)
Is at least 18 years old and has had at least 5 consecutive years of
experience in riding or training horses during the immediately preceding 7
years; or
(b)
Is at least 18 years old and has been certified by the Canadian Equestrian
Federation, Ontario Equestrian Federation, Canadian Therapeutic Riding
Association, Certified Horseman's Association or Institution or has been a
member of the Canadian Equestrian Team.
"Trail Guide" means a person who is at least 18 years old and has at least 3
consecutive years of experience assisting or leading trail riders in the immediately
preceding 5 years.
"Trail Riding Establishments" means the carrying on of a business where Horses are
let out for hire for recreational riding for payment, either at a permanent or temporary
location.
Regulations Applying to Both Instructional and Trail Riding
2.
No Licensee of a Horse Riding Establishment shall:
(a)
Permit a person to mount, ride or remain on a Horse unless that person is at all
times wearing a designated riding helmet that is properly fitted and fastened
securely upon the rider's head by an attached harness;
(b)
Permit a person to mount, ride or remain on a Horse unless that person is
wearing properly fitting, hard and smooth soled footwear with a minimum half
inch heel or proper riding footwear with a minimum half inch heel;
(c)
Conduct trail riding with less than 1 Trail Guide for the first 6 persons and an
Assistant Trail Guide for every additional group of 6 or less;
(d)
Conduct trail riding unless a Trail Guide or Assistant Trail Guide is carrying, at all
times, a two-way communication device where the signal will be received by
another lead trail guide or Assistant Trail Guide who is not on the same trail ride;
(e)
Permit more than one person to ride a Horse at the same time, except for
disabled riders with special needs within a designated controlled environment;
(f)
Rent a Horse unless that horse is known to be safe, sound and schooled for the
purposes intended and appropriately suited to the rider's size and ability;
(g)
Rent a lame, sick or blind Horse;
(h)
Rent a Horse unless the horse is a minimum of 5 years of age and the horse has
1 year of schooling;
(i)
Permit any person with less than 52 hours of riding experience to mount or
dismount a Horse for the purpose of trail riding unless that horse is held at the
bridle by an employee or volunteer of the person carrying on the business and
who is supervised by a Trail Guide;
(j)
Rent a Horse to a person who is taking, consuming, possessing or is, or appears
to be, intoxicated by alcohol or a Drug on any premises used for the carrying on
of the business of a Horse Riding Establishment where trail riding is provided or
(k)
In the performance of duties at a Horse Riding Establishment, take, consume,
possess or be intoxicated by alcohol or a Drug.
3.
Prior to beginning riding instruction or leading a trail ride, the Instructor or Assistant
Instructor, Trail Guide or Assistant Trail Guide assigned, as the case may be, shall
examine the condition and fit of all equipment to be used by each rider to ensure that it
is clean, supple, well-fitting, secure and fully functional.
4.
The Licensee of a Horse Riding Establishment shall:
(a)
Ensure a qualified first aid provider with current certification in first aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation is available whenever riding lessons or trail rides
are being conducted;
(b)
Maintain a fully stocked first aid kit on the premises;
(c)
Ensure that all the medical records of all Horses for hire are available on the
Premises, including a pictorial description of the horse;
(d)
Ensure that the Premises, or any portion of the Premises, ordinarily used for the
riding of Horses is clear of all ground and overhanging obstructions; and
(e)
Where any obstructions in subsection 4(d) cannot be cleared, the Licensee shall
barrier these obstructions such that Horses and riders will not come into contact
with them.
5.
"Release and Acknowledgment" forms shall be signed by all participants. Those
participants under the age of 18 must have such forms signed by a parent or legal
guardian.
6.
Fire precautions and emergency evacuation procedures shall be posted and understood
by staff in the event of an emergency.
7.
Hazardous material or equipment of any kind shall be stored out of reach of Horses,
riders and the general public.
8.
A Licensee shall provide potable safe water to the users of a Horse Riding
Establishment premises.
9.
Accident forms shall be available at the facility and shall be completed by the Instructor
or Trail Guide and any witnesses immediately after an accident has occurred.
10.
Section 2(b) of this Schedule shall not apply where a rider has been provided with
proper functioning and appropriately sized hooded stirrups, safety stirrups which are
designed to prevent a rider's foot from passing through or becoming wedged in the
stirrup or stirrups which are designed to break-away when a rider falls from the Horse.
11.
For the purposes of an inspection under Part XVII of the By-law, an Inspector shall
include a City of Brampton Animal Control Officer.
12.
Every Horse Riding Establishment licensed under this By-law shall carry on the
business in accordance with the provisions of the Horse Riding Safety Act, 2001, S.O.
2001, c.4, as amended.
Instructional Riding
13.
For the purpose of dressage or precision riding performed as part of a special event
where ceremonial dress is worn by all riders, the requirements of Section 2(b) will not
apply.
14.
(1) No Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule where instructional riding is
provided, shall instruct a person to ride a Horse unless:
(a) the Horse is at least 3 years of age;
(b) the Horse has 1 year of schooling; and
(c) Horses between 3 years of age and 6 years of age have proof of an annual
dental inspection by an equine dentist or veterinarian;
(2) Section 14(1) does not apply to a Horse owned by a person receiving instructions.
15.
An Assistant Instructor shall be permitted to assist in the instruction of persons in the
riding of horses at a Horse Riding Establishment.
16.
The Licensee of a Horse Riding Establishment where instructional riding is provided
shall erect on the Premises in a location clearly visible to all patrons, a sign to be
created and erected at the expense of the Licensee, with lettering a minimum of a 1/2
inch in height in the form prescribed in Appendix 1 to this Schedule.
Trail Riding
17
Despite any other provision in this Schedule, a Person or Individual who carries on the
business of a Horse Riding Establishment where trail riding is provided, may rent to a
person who is at least 6 years old, to lead line ride a Horse where the horse is led by a
person on foot who is deemed capable by the Licensee, and where the person is under
the age of 6 years, the lead line rider must be led by a person deemed capable by the
Licensee and accompanied by another person.
18.
Prior to conducting or leading a trail ride, the Trail Guide or Assistant Trail Guide
assigned to the ride, as the case may be, shall provide basic information on the
handling of a horse and the basics of riding a Horse to every person who is taking part
in the trail ride.
19.
The Licensee of a Horse Riding Establishment where trail riding is provided, shall erect
on the Premises in a location clearly visible to all patrons, a sign to be created and
erected at the expense of the Licensee, with letters a minimum of 1/2 inch in height in
the form prescribed in Appendix 2 to this Schedule.
20.
Every guide must have functional two-way communication with the stable through the
use of walkie talkies or cell phones, or any other similar device that would allow for two-
way communication with the stable. Riders cannot ride without being accompanied by a
guide.
APPENDIX 1 TO SCHEDULE 13 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS
LICENSING BY-LAW
SIGN TO BE POSTED ON LICENSED PREMISES OF A HORSE RIDING
ESTABLISHMENT WHERE INSTRUCTIONAL RIDING IS PROVIDED
The following regulations are set out in the City of Brampton Business Licensing By-law -
Schedule 15 - Horse Riding Establishments. Patrons should be made aware that even with
the requirement of safety equipment, horse riding has inherent risks that may result in serious
injury or death.
1) Approved riding helmets to be worn by all persons under the age of 18 and strongly
recommended for persons over the age of 18.
2) Hard and smooth soled shoes with a defined heel must be worn by all riders unless
using hooded, safety or break-away stirrups.
3) Patrons must disclose any medical problem or condition that may cause risk during
riding instructions, to the instructor.
APPENDIX 2 TO SCHEDULE 13 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS
LICENSING BY-LAW
SIGN TO BE POSTED ON LICENSED PREMISES OF A HORSE RIDING
ESTABLISHMENT WHERE TRAIL RIDING IS PROVIDED
The following regulations are set out in the City of Brampton Business Licensing By-law -
Schedule 15 - Horse Riding Establishments. Patrons should be made aware that even with
the requirement of safety equipment, horse riding has inherent risks that may result in serious
injury or death.
1) Maximum 6 riders per leader.
2) Minimum age for trail riding is 10 years.
3) Lead line riding is permitted for children under the age of 10.
4) Approved riding helmets to be worn by all persons under the age of 18 and is strongly
recommended for persons over the age of 18.
5) Hard and smooth soled shoes with a minimum half inch heel must be worn by all riders
unless using hooded, safety or break-away stirrups.
6) Inexperienced riders must identify themselves to a trail guide.
7) Patrons must disclose any medical issue or condition that may cause risk during the trail
ride, to the trail guide
SCHEDULE 14 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
LODGING HOUSES
1.
In this Schedule:
'Lodging House' shall mean a single detached dwelling in which residential
accommodation is provided, or is intended to be provided in which each lodger does not
have access to all of the habitable areas of the building and consists of more than four
(4) lodging units; or a single detached dwelling in which lodging is provided for more
than four (4) persons with or without meals'.
"Owner" means a Licensee under this Schedule, the registered owner of the property in
which the Lodging House is located, and includes any person who operates or manages
the Lodging House.
2.
An Application for a Licence under this Schedule, and at the discretion of the Licence
Issuer for the renewal of a Licence, shall be accompanied by:
(a)
An inspection report from the Electrical Safety Authority stating that the condition
of the electrical wiring and electrical fixtures are satisfactory and setting out any
recommendations in connection therewith;
(b)
Letters of approval issued by the Fire Chief and Property Standards Section of
the City;
(c)
If the Lodging House is owned by a corporation, a copy of the incorporating
documents and the names and addresses of all Directors and Officers;
(d)
An occupancy certificate issued by the Chief Building Official for the change of
use of the building to a boarding, rooming or lodging house and any additions to
the building, or for previously licensed Lodging Houses, a statutory declaration
prepared for the Chief Building Official or designate, stating that the building or
structure is in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code,
with respect to any new additions or alterations requiring a building permit;
(e)
A letter of approval issued by the Medical Officer of Health or Peel Region Health
Inspector;
(f)
An inspection report from a qualified H.V.A.C. contractor showing heating/cooling
equipment and chimneys are safe and in good repair;
(g)
An up-to-date emergency plan approved by the Fire Chief;
(h)
A complete set of floor plans showing all rooms, stairways and exits, number of
bathtubs, showers, wash basins, water closets and sinks in the building and the
number of sleeping rooms available for lodgers;
(i)
Written confirmation of the maximum number of lodgers to be accommodated;
(j)
The name and telephone number of any manager who resides on the premises
or other emergency contact person; and
(k)
Zoning Approval of the Licence Application confirming that a Lodging House is a
permitted use of the subject property.
3.
Every Owner of a Lodging House shall ensure that the building complies with the
Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code unless otherwise specified within this
Schedule.
4.
Every Owner of a Lodging House shall ensure that:
(a)
All halls, stairways and means of entrance and egress is kept free from
obstruction at all times;
(b)
Every Owner of a Lodging House shall ensure if the building contains a fuel
burning appliance:
(i)
A carbon monoxide detector is installed on each floor and shall be
equipped with an alarm that is audible within all rooms when the
intervening doors are closed; and
(ii)
All carbon monoxide detectors are maintained in good operating condition
and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
(c)
Where an electrically powered carbon monoxide detector is installed, each
electronically powered carbon monoxide detector:
(i)
Is equipped with visual indications that indicate it is in an operating
condition; and
(ii)
Has no power switch between the carbon monoxide detector and the
power distribution panel;
(d)
Toilet and bathing facilities are provided as required under the Ontario Building
Code, are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent and eliminate
any health hazards, within at least one room with access provided by means of
an entrance from a common hallway or corridor; said facilities containing at least
one wash-basin, one water closet and one bathtub or shower for each 4 lodgers;
(e)
Where food is prepared or intended to be prepared, adequate facilities for the
proper preparation and protection of food are provided that meet the
requirements of Peel Health and O. Reg. 562/90 - Food Premises Regulation
made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7;
(f)
A register is kept in the Lodging House detailing the name of every lodger who
occupies the premises and shall ensure that the register, as well as the Lodging
House premises are open to inspection at any reasonable time by the Licence
Issuer or Inspector;
(g)
The Chief Building Official, License Issuer or Inspector is permitted to enter the
premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspecting the premises and
no person shall prevent or obstruct any such officials from entering the premises;
(h)
Each resident of the Lodging House is provided separate lockable mail box;
(i)
A secure area in the Lodging House is provided for the personal belongings of
the resident, if requested; and
(j)
All necessary steps are taken to prevent and eliminate any effects of health
hazards on occupants of the facility.
4. No Licensee shall:
(a)
Permit a person to occupy for sleeping purposes, any cellar or any space used
as a lobby, hallway, closet, bathroom, laundry, stairway, kitchen or any
accessory building or shed;
(b)
Permit a room to be used for sleeping purposes unless it contains a window or
window opening directly to the outside air, having an area equal to or not less
than 5% of the floor area of the room and having an unobstructed ventilation area
(that may be opened) to the outdoors of 1.5 square feet per occupant unless
such room is otherwise ventilated by mechanical means;
(c)
Permit any cooking appliance of any kind in any room used for sleeping
purposes; and
(d)
Permit any heating appliances to be installed or maintained in any room used for
sleeping purposes, other than those specifically designed and authorized by the
regulations made under the Ontario Building Code.
5.
The requirement to obtain a Lodging House Licence does not apply to:
(a)
A student residence owned or operated by a university or college;
(b)
A dwelling unit within an apartment building;
(c)
Housing provided by a registered charity;
(d)
A Supportive Housing Residence;
(e)
A foster home;
(f)
A medical treatment facility;
(g)
A long term care home as defined under the Long Term Care Home Act, 2007;
(h)
A retirement home as defined under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010; a Senior
Citizen Residence, or a supportive housing, types 1 and 2.
SCHEDULE 15 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
OUTDOOR STORAGE FACILITY OR PARKING LOT
1.
In this Schedule:
"Outdoor Storage Facility" means the storage of merchandise, goods, inventory,
materials or equipment or other items, which are not intended for immediate sale, by
locating them on a lot exterior to a building. This includes boat, snowmobile, jet skis,
trailer storage, transport storage and shipping container storage and excludes vehicle
pound facilities.
"Parking Lot" means any lot, building, structure or part thereof used for the temporary
storage of more than 3 Motor Vehicles, excluding transport trailers and cabs, boats,
recreational vehicles, etc., where consideration is paid for such storage but does not
include parking facilities provided by landlords for tenants or by Condominium
Corporations to unit owners or tenants.
2.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a) Ensure that all driveways into and out of the parking lot, as well as the parking
spaces in the parking lot are paved with asphalt, concrete or other similar
substances;
(b)
Ensure that all parking spaces are clearly delineated by painted contrasting lines;
(c)
Ensure that all parking spaces are readily accessible at all times for the parking
or removal of Motor Vehicles without the necessity of moving any other Motor
Vehicle;
(d)
Display in a conspicuous place at or upon the Licensed Premises, a sign that
states:
(i)
In letters and figures of uniform size not less than 8 centimeters in height,
the rates or charges for parking Motor Vehicles; and
(ii)
In readily legible letters, the hours during which the Licensed Premises is
open for business, together with the Licensee's name, address and
telephone number.
(e)
Where any Motor Vehicle remains continuously and without lawful excuse at or
upon the Licensed Premises for more than 24 hours, forthwith report to the
nearest police station, the model and Provincial permit number of the Motor
Vehicle;
(f)
Ensure that Motor Vehicles that are parked illegally are only removed from the
Licensed Premises:
(i)
where signage has been posted clearly notifying persons that illegally
parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense; and
(ii)
when a designated Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, not necessarily
employed by the City, has issued a ticket or penalty notice for the
violation;
(g)
Ensure that the signage in subsection 11.(f):
(i)
provides the name and telephone number of the pound facility the Motor
Vehicle will be taken to; and
(ii)
is placed in a conspicuous location clearly visible to the patrons in all
lighting levels;
(h)
Report to the police any Motor Vehicle which he or she may have reason to
suspect is either stolen or abandoned;
(i)
At the time of receiving each Motor Vehicle for the purpose of parking on the
Licensed Premises, give or cause to be given to the person from whom the Motor
Vehicle is received, a numbered receipt bearing on the same side as the number:
i)
A clear statement of the extent of the responsibility accepted by the
Licensee in respect to loss of, or damage to the Motor Vehicle and
contents thereof while parked, stored or otherwise in the care and custody
of the Licensee or any of the Licensee's employees; and
ii)
The Licensee's name, the location of the Licensed Premises and the
business hours that are specified on the sign or signs as required by
subsection 11.(d).
3. Every Licensee shall comply with all relevant legislation pertaining to the storage and
disposal of hazardous materials on the Licensed Premises.
4.
Every Applicant for an Outdoor Storage Facility or Parking Lot Licence shall include in
his or her Application, a site plan showing:
(a)
The location and dimension of the lands and buildings in respect of which he or
she seeks a Licence; and
(b)
The maximum number of Motor Vehicles proposed to be parked or stored at or
upon the Licensed Premises at any one time.
5.
(a)
Ensure that all parking spaces are readily accessible at all times for the parking
or removal of Motor Vehicles without the necessity of moving any other Motor Vehicle;
(b)
Display in a conspicuous place at or upon the Licensed Premises, a sign that
states:
(i)
In letters and figures of uniform size not less than 8 centimeters in height,
the rates or charges for parking Motor Vehicles; and
(ii)
In readily legible letters, the hours during which the Licensed Premises is
open for business, together with the Licensee's name, address and
telephone number.
(c)
Where any Motor Vehicle remains continuously and without lawful excuse at or
upon the Licensed Premises for more than 24 hours, forthwith report to the
nearest police station, the model and Provincial permit number of the Motor
Vehicle;
(d)
Ensure that Motor Vehicles that are parked illegally are only removed from the
Licensed Premises:
(i)
where signage has been posted clearly notifying persons that illegally
parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense; and
(ii)
when a designated Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, not necessarily
employed by the City, has issued a ticket or penalty notice for the
violation;
(e)
Ensure that the signage in subsection 11.(f):
(i)
provides the name and telephone number of the pound facility the Motor
Vehicle will be taken to; and
(ii)
is placed in a conspicuous location clearly visible to the patrons in all
lighting levels;
(f)
Report to the police any Motor Vehicle which he or she may have reason to
suspect is either stolen or abandoned;
(g)
At the time of receiving each Motor Vehicle for the purpose of parking on the
Licensed Premises, give or cause to be given to the person from whom the Motor
Vehicle is received, a numbered receipt bearing on the same side as the number:
i)
A clear statement of the extent of the responsibility accepted by the
Licensee in respect to loss of, or damage to the Motor Vehicle and
contents thereof while parked, stored or otherwise in the care and custody
of the Licensee or any of the Licensee's employees; and
ii)
The Licensee's name, the location of the Licensed Premises and the
business hours that are specified on the sign or signs as required by
subsection 11.(d).
SCHEDULE 16 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PAWNBROKERS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Pawnbroker" means a Person or Individual who exercises the trade of receiving or
taking by way of pawn or pledge, any goods for the repayment of money lent thereon.
2.
No Person or Individual shall by virtue of one Licence, carry on business as a
Pawnbroker in more than one shop.
3.
Where two or more Persons or Individuals carry on business as Pawnbrokers in
partnership in the same shop, only one Licence is necessary.
4.
An Application for a Licence or at the discretion of the Licence Issuer for a Licence
renewal shall be accompanied by a security clearance issued within the last 30 days by
the Police Services in whose jurisdiction the Applicant resides.
5.
A Licence shall not be issued if at any time within 3 years prior to the Application the
Person or Individual has been convicted of any offence relating to fraudulent practices,
stolen goods, theft or burglary under the Criminal Code, R.S.O. 1985, c. C-46.
6.
Every Applicant for a Licence under this Schedule shall file with the Application, cash,
certified cheque or letter of credit in the amount of $2,000.00 which shall be held by the
City of Brampton as a guarantee of the Applicant's compliance with the Business
Licensing By-law and the provisions of the Pawnbrokers Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.6, as
amended.
7.
Every Pawnbroker shall, before noon of every business day, make a report for Peel
Police Services, such report shall contain in respect of every transaction made on the
next preceding business day, all the information required under Section 9 of the
Pawnbrokers Act to be entered into the Pawnbroker's book.
8.
Every police officer shall, at all times, be given access to and may inspect a
pawnbroker's books, papers and pledges and when so engaged may have with him or
her such other Persons or Individuals as he or she considers advisable.
9.
Every Person or Individual licensed as a Pawnbroker under this By-law shall carry on
the business in accordance with the provisions of the Pawnbrokers Act.
10.
Every Person or Individual who acts as a lender in accordance with the Payday Loans
Act, 2008, S.O. 2008, c.9, as amended, shall be in possession of a licence issued by
the Registrar, under the Payday Loans Act, and under Schedule 19 of this By-law when
applying for or renewing a Pawnbroker's Licence.
SCHEDULE 17 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PAYDAY LOAN BUSINESSES (amended by By-law 2-2026)
1. In addition to the definitions in section 4 of this By-law 332-2013 for the purpose of this
Schedule the followings words have the following meaning:
"Cannabis Sales Retail Establishment" means a provincially regulated cannabis retail
business that is licensed and authorized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario (AGCO).
"Gaming Establishment" means an establishment with a primary purpose of
accommodating the wagering of money and includes, but is not limited to, casinos, off-
track betting and bingo halls.
"Liquor Retail Establishment" means a provincially regulated liquor retail business
including but not limited to LCBO's, The Beer Stores and grocery retail stores that sell
beer and wine.
"Payday Loans Act, 2008", means the Payday Loans Act, 2008, S.O. 2008, C.0. as
amended, and includes any Regulations passed under it.
"Payday Loan Business" means any Premises where payday loans as defined under
the Payday Loans Act, 2008 are offered or made or where assistance is offered in
obtaining a payday loan as defined under the Payday Loans Act, 2008.
"Provincial Payday Loan Licence" means a lender or loan broker licence issued under
the Payday Loans Act, 2008.
General Conditions
2. No Person or Individual shall act as a lender or loan broker as defined under the
Payday Loans Act, 2008, without a valid Provincial Payday Loan Licence and Licence
issued under this Schedule.
3. No Person or Individual shall own or operate a Payday Loan Business without a valid
Provincial Payday Loan Licence and Licence issued under this Schedule.
Application Requirements
4. Before a Licence under this Schedule may be issued, every Applicant for such Licence
shall submit the following for the approval of the Licence Issuer:
a) The name of the Owner;
b) The address of the proposed location where the Owner is seeking to operate a
business for which a licence is being sought under this Schedule;
c) Proof that the Applicant has a current and valid Provincial Payday Loan Licence;
d) The credit counselling information that will be given in accordance with section
14 of this Schedule; and
e) Such other information as may be required by the Licence Issuer.
Location and Number of Licences Restricted
5. No Licence shall be issued under this Schedule if the proposed location of the business
is:
a) within 300 metres of another Payday Loan Business licensed under this
Schedule or the Payday Loans Act, 2008;
b) within 500 metres of a Gaming Establishment;
c) within 500 metres of a Liquor Retail Establishment; or
d) within 500 metres of a Cannabis Sales Retail Establishment.
6. Subject to compliance with this By-law, a Licence issued under this Schedule permits
the operation of a Payday Loan Business only at the location authorized by the Licence.
7. The total number of Licences which may be granted by the City under this Schedule
shall be limited to 49 representing the total number of Provincial Payday Loan Licences
issued to businesses operating within the City as of the date this Schedule comes into
effect.
8. Despite Section 5 of this Schedule, any business operating in the City with an existing
Provincial Payday Loan Licence on the date this Schedule comes into effect, as listed in
Appendix 1 to this Schedule, may continue to operate in the same location provided
that:
a) The Owner obtains a Licence issued under this Schedule by November 5, 2020;
b) The Business is operated continuously as a business licensed under the Payday
Loans Act, 2008;
c) The Business is, at all times, operated in compliance with this By-law and all
applicable municipal, provincial and federal laws; and
d) The Licence issued under this Schedule is renewed annually as required by this
By-law.
9. Despite section 7 of this Schedule, no Licence shall be issued under this Schedule
before November 6, 2020, except to a business described in section 8 of this Schedule.
Operator Requirements
10. An Owner or Operator shall:
a) Inform the Licence Issuer immediately if the Licensee's Provincial Payday Loans
Licence under the Payday Loans Act, 2008 is suspended, ceases to be valid, is
revoked or expires;
b) Operate only at the location authorized by a Licence issued under this Schedule;
and
c) Cease operating at a location authorized by a Licence issued under this By-law if
the Operator's Provincial Payday Loans Licence or Licence issued under this
Schedule has been suspended, ceases to be valid, is revoked or expires.
Transfer or Change of Location
11. A Licence issued under this Schedule may not be transferred to another Person or
Individual.
12. Any change of location shall constitute a new Application for a Licence under this
Schedule, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Schedule and sections 5 and 7
of this Schedule shall apply to the new Application.
13. A Payday Loan Business operating under a Licence issued under this Schedule shall
not change its location, unless and until it first applies for and obtains a new Licence
issued under this Schedule for the new location and pays any applicable Fees and
Charges.
Borrower Protection
14. Every business operating under a Licence issued under this Schedule shall:
a) Prominently display a poster in a location that is visible to a person immediately
upon entering the premises that provides credit counselling agencies and contact
information in the form and containing the content prescribed by the License Issuer;
and
b) Ensure that each person who attends at the premises is given, immediately upon
expressing an interest in a loan, credit counselling information that has been
approved in advance by the License Issuer.
15. This Schedule shall come into force and effect on July 8, 2020.
APPENDIX 1 TO SCHEDULE 17 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS
LICENSING BY-LAW
PRE-EXISTING PROVINCIAL LICENCES
PAYDAY LOAN BUSINESSES (amended by By-law 2-2026)
The existing Payday Loan Businesses, that are licensed under the Payday Loans
Act, 2008 as of July 8, 2020, and have obtained a municipal business licence as of
November 5, 2020 as per Clause 8 of this Schedule, are at the following locations:
Ward 1
367 Main Street North
425 Main Street North
244 Queen Street East
372 Queen Street East
320 Main Street North
Ward 2
10015 Hurontario Street, Unit 3
10906 Hurontario Street
Ward 3
279 Queen Street East, Unit 2
83 Kennedy Road South, Unit 27
149 Clarence Street, Unit C
269 Queen Street, Unit 5
1 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 3
400 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 6
2-30 Rambler Drive, Unit 1
495 Main Street South
1 Kennedy Road
267 Queen Street East, Unit C
279 Queen Street East, Unit 3
225 Queen Street E, Unit 2A
Ward 4
7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 108B
17 Ray Lawson Boulevard, Unit 6
Ward 5
110 McLaughlin Road, Unit 1
10 Gillingham Drive, Unit 103
Ward 6
20 Brisdale Drive
Ward 7
25 Peel Centre Drive Ward 8
Ward 8
15 Gateway Boulevard, Unit 104
9899 Airport Road, Unit 2
9185 Torbram Road, Unit 2
2456 Queen Street East, Unit 1
2880 Queen Street East, Unit 6
2200 Queen Street East, Unit 6
2956 Queen Street East
Ward 10
3955 Cottrelle Boulevard
SCHEDULE 18 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PERSONAL SERVICE FACILITIES
1.
In this Schedule:
"Best Practices Document" means Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in
Personal Service Settings, 3rd edition, as current and any other applicable guidelines or
standards established by the Province of Ontario or the Medical Officer of Health;
"Invasive Procedure" means a service that involves penetration of the skin, such as, but
not limited to, tattooing, ear lobe piercing, body piercing, body modification, electrolysis
and micropigmentation (as defined in Ontario Regulation 136/18);
"Personal Service Facility" means a Premises where a Personal Service is provided to
members of the public;
"Personal Services" means any service where substances, instruments, tools or other
equipment are applied to any part of the human body for purposes of aesthetic,
cosmetic or therapeutic treatment, where there is a risk of exposure to blood, such as,
but not limited to hairdressing and barbering, tattooing and body piercing,
manicure/pedicure services, removing hair b-y electrolysis, removing hair by waxing,
skin care, provide facial treatments, tanning and other aesthetic services;
"Tanning" means to provide for use an area where ultra-violet or other light sources are
used to radiate the skin in an attempt to produce changes in skin pigmentation and also
include the application or sale of artificial bronzing and tanning lotions designed to
change skin tone or colour;
Application
2.
Every Application for a new, renewal, or change of Ownership of a Personal Service
Facility Licence shall be accompanied by evidence of completion of a satisfactory health
inspection, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of Health or authorized designate.
3.
Every Person or Individual operating a Personal Service Facility shall obtain one or
more class(es) of Licence described as follows:
(a)
"Class A", includes premises operated for the purpose of marking the skin with
indelible pigment or other such substance so as to produce a permanent design
or similar feature on the skin, as well as piercing of body parts;
(b)
"Class B" includes premises operated for the purpose of aesthetic, cosmetic or
therapeutic treatment such as hairdressing and barber shops, nail salons,
electrolysis and other aesthetic services;
(c)
"Class C" includes premises operated for the purpose of a Tanning salon.
Exemptions
4.
Any Person or Individual who provides medical or therapeutic treatment in their capacity
as a duly authorized member of a College of Health profession as set out in schedule 1
of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18 is exempt from all
licensing requirements to own or operate a Personal Services Facility.
Structural Requirements
5.
Every Person or Individual who operates a Personal Service Facility shall comply with:
(a)
This By-law;
(b)
Any other law or by-law, including any Region of Peel By-laws;
(c)
Provincial legislation including Ontario Regulation 136/18: Personal Service
Setting.
(d)
Any applicable Provincial regulations, guidelines or standards including the Best
Practices Document (Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in Personal
Service Settings, 3rd edition); and,
(e)
The Federal Government Guidelines for Tanning Equipment Owners, Operators
and Users, Ontario Skin Cancer Prevention Act (Tanning Beds), 2013, S.O. 2013
c.5 and Regulation and any amendments thereto.
General Operational Requirements
6.
Every Person or Individual who operates a "Class B" Personal Service Facility where
hairstyling services are provided shall not employ any person as a hairdresser
hairstylist, or barber unless such person is the holder of a current certificate of
qualification issued under the Building Opportunities in the
Skilled Trades Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 28, or successor legislation, or is registered with
Skilled Trades Ontario as an apprentice hairdresser or hairstylist.
7.
Every Person or Individual who operates a "Class C" Personal Services Facility must
comply with all applicable guidelines and regulations established by the Province of
Ontario and the Region of Peel as well as other applicable laws as may be amended
from time to time.
Requirements for Invasive Services
8.
Every Licensee of a "Class A" Personal Service Facility shall:
(a)
Maintain a record of all invasive procedures on site for a minimum of 1 years
and on file for a minimum of 3 years and the record shall include:
(i)
Name, address and telephone number of the client;
(ii)
Name of service provider;
(iii)
Date of procedure;
(iv)
Description of procedure;
(v)
Lot numbers and expiry dates of the pre-packaged sterile equipment used
in the procedure; and,
(vi)
Information provided to the client explaining the procedure and information
about any risks associated with the procedure.
(b)
Open the record in subsection 8. (a) to inspection, at all times during regular
business hours to the Licence Issuer, Medical Officer of Health, Inspector or any
person authorized by the Licence Issuer.
9.
Despite the general provisions of this By-law, "Class A" establishments shall:
(a)
Require proof of commercial general liability insurance, however, a professional
liability exclusion clause shall be accepted; and
(b)
Be required to display signage approved by the City, posted in a conspicuous
location at the entrance to the establishment, clearly visible to the public at all
times, advising potential clients of the high risk nature of the tattooing procedure
and that the establishment does not have the requisite insurance should the
client contract a blood borne illness as a result of the tattooing procedure.
SCHEDULE 19 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PET GROOMING ESTABLISHMENT
1.
In this Schedule:
"Cat" means any member of the species felis catus or felis domesticus;
"Dog" means any member of the species canis familiaris;
"Domestic Animal" means a Dog, Cat or other pet generally understood to be
domesticated and typically kept indoors at a residential dwelling;
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms designed or capable of being used
together in a single and separate housekeeping unit, containing its own kitchen and
sanitary facilities, with a private entrance from outside of the unit itself.
"Pet Grooming Establishment" means a building, part of a building, vehicle, or other
place in which animals are groomed and may also include pet obedience training, daily
animal-sitting, or be accessory to a veterinary clinic or Pet Shop;
2.
No Pet Grooming Establishment shall be located within any part of any
Dwelling Unit or attached to any Dwelling Unit or part thereof.
3.
No part of any building or structure enclosing a Pet Grooming Establishment shall be
used for human habitation.
4.
Ensure that every cage or other container used for the keeping or housing of any
Animal:
(a) is of adequate size to permit the Animal to stand normally to its full height, to turn
around, and to lie down in a fully extended position; and
(b) has a floor of either solid or wire mesh construction or any combination thereof,
provided that:
(i) all spaces in wire mesh shall be smaller than the pads of the foot of any
Animal confined therein;
(ii) any such wire mesh shall be of a thickness and design adequate to prevent
injury to any such animal; and
(iii) such floor shall be of sufficient strength to support the weight of any such
Animal;
5.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall provide an adequate constant
supply of potable water and food for each animal's consumption.
6.
Every Pet Grooming Establishment shall be kept in a sanitary, well lit, ventilated
condition and free from offensive odours, diseases and vermin and all animal feces
shall be removed daily and disposed of properly.
7.
No Pet Grooming Establishment shall:
(a)
devote more than thirty percent (30%) of its Gross Floor Area to the retail of
accessory products;
(b)
include any overnight boarding; or
(c)
perform any Services that are not within a fully enclosed building or vehicle.
8.
The Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall maintain control of all Dogs, Cats or
Domestic Animals under their care at all times.
9.
The Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall comply with the provisions of the
City's Noise By-law at all times.
10.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall have sufficient number of
employees competent in the care of animals to properly care for every animal in such
Pet Grooming Establishment.
11.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall ensure all pets kept in their Pet
Grooming Establishment have current municipal Licences and wear tags except while in
the process of being groomed.
12.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall keep appropriate records on
animals, which shall be provided to Animal Control Officers in case of inspection. Such
records include:
(a)
Owner's information;
(b)
emergency contacts;
(c)
information on animals, including vaccination records;
(d)
dates of animal's arrival(s) and departure(s).
13.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall ensure that all enclosures in a Pet
Grooming Establishment have durable and impervious surfaces.
14. Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall ensure that all enclosures in Pet
Grooming Establishment have species-appropriate temperatures.
15.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall ensure that their personnel are
competent in animal care and have knowledge of characteristics, care and handling of
the animals.
16.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall keep posted in conspicuous places
instructions for handling of emergency situations.
17.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall ensure that:
(a)
all Dogs kept in its a Pet Grooming Establishment have valid vaccination status
for rabies, canine distemper, canine adenovirus type 2, canine parvovirus, and
canine parainfluenza.
(b)
all Cats kept in its a Pet Grooming Establishment have valid vaccination status
for rabies, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia
18.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall isolate animals from other animals
and people in case of suspected or confirmed contagious diseases.
20.
Every Owner of a Pet Grooming Establishment shall ensure that any area containing
Dogs is secured and closed at all times.
SCHEDULE 20 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PET SHOPS
(Amended by By-law 2-2026)
1.
In this Schedule:
"Animal" means all non-human species, and includes birds;
"Pet Shop" means a building, structure or part thereof where Animals or birds for
use as pets are sold or kept for sale.
2.
A Pet Shop that includes for sale only live fish, is exempted from the requirement
to obtain a Licence under this Schedule.
3.
An Application for a Licence and at the discretion of the Licence Issuer for a
Licence renewal shall be accompanied by a letter of approval from the Animal
Services Section.
4.
Every Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Obtain a separate Licence for each Pet Shop that is under the same
ownership;
(b)
Comply with the provisions of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act,
2019, S.O. 2019, c. 13, as amended;
(c)
At all times maintain the premises in a sanitary, well-ventilated, clean
condition;
(d)
Ensure the facility or operation's floor shall be thoroughly cleaned at least
once every day or more often as may be necessary to keep the floor in a
clean and sanitary condition;
(e)
Keep all Animals in sanitary, well-bedded, well-lighted, clean quarters and
kept at a temperature appropriate for the health requirements of the
species of Animals housed therein;
(f)
Locate all cages, tanks, containers or other enclosures in which Animals
are housed in such a way as to provide maximum comfort to satisfy the
known and established needs for the particular species so housed and
shall be provided with safeguards to prevent extreme environmental
changes;
(g)
Prevent undue direct physical contact with the Animals by the general
public;
(h)
Where the quarters used for the housing of any Animal form part of or are
physically attached to a building used for human habitation or to which the
public has access, ensure that such quarters have a concrete or other
impermeable floor with a drain opening hooked to a sanitary system, and
such floor shall be thoroughly washed with water at least once each day,
or more often than once if necessary in order to keep the floor clean;
(i)
Ensure that every cage or other container used for the keeping or housing
of any Animal:
(a) is of adequate size to permit the Animal to stand normally to its full
height, to turn around, and to lie down in a fully extended position; and
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(b) has a floor of either solid or wire mesh construction or any
combination thereof, provided that:
i. all spaces in wire mesh shall be smaller than the pads of
the foot of any Animal confined therein;
ii. any such wire mesh shall be of a thickness and design
adequate to prevent injury to any such animal; and
iii. such floor shall be of sufficient strength to support the
weight of any such Animal;
(j)
Equip all cages or containers with receptacles for food and for
water, so mounted or situated that they cannot be easily
overturned or contaminated;
(k)
Provide water to every Animal in sufficient quantity to maintain at
all times a potable supply available to the Animal;
(l)
Provide food in accordance with the particular food requirements
of each type or species of Animal;
(m)
Provide adequate light in the premises that is appropriate for the
species kept there;
(n)
Provide a cage of a dimension to enable all birds to have
sufficient perch space to permit full extension of their wings in
every direction;
(o)
Ensure that all persons responsible for the care, feeding or
cleaning of Animals are adequately instructed and supervised in
the handling and care of all such Animals;
(p)
Ensure that any Animal showing signs of sickness or disease is
examined and treated immediately by a veterinarian and that the
Animal is kept in a quarantine area until a veterinarian certifies that
the Animal is in good health;
(q)
Give to the purchaser on any sale or disposition of an Animal, a
receipt showing the name and address of the vendor and the
purchaser, the date of sale, the sale price, the breed or
crossbreed, sex, age and description, including colour and placing
of markings, if any, of the Animal;
(r)
Obtain dogs, cats, and rabbits for sale only from such
organizations as municipal animal shelters, humane societies,
and other animal shelters or not-for-profit animal rescue groups;
(s)
Publicly post on-premises and through electronic means where
available, the source(s) of the dogs, cats and rabbits being offered
for sale by their establishment;
(t)
Keep and maintain in good condition a register, in which shall be
entered:
(i) A record of each Animal purchased or otherwise obtained;
each entry shall be made at the time each Animal comes
into the Licensee's possession and shall include the date of
purchase, a full description of the Animal, together with the
name, address and telephone number of the person from
whom it was purchased or otherwise obtained;
(ii) A record of each Animal sold and shall include the date of
sale, a full description of the Animal, together with the
name, address and telephone number of the person to
whom the Animal was sold;
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(iii) Inform purchasers that their personal information is being
collected and that this personal information will only be
used, if necessary, for law enforcement purposes;
(u)
Ensure that the register in subsection 4(t) is open to inspection by
the Licence Issuer and Inspector at any time during business hours
and be made available to be removed at any time by the Licence
Issuer, Inspector and Peel Police Services for use in any Court or
law enforcement proceeding; and
(v)
Ensure that while the register in subsection 4 (t) is removed, a
record of entries continues to be made.
5.
No Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Sell any Animal prohibited by any by-law of the City and without
limiting the effect of this subsection, shall not sell or permit the
sale of any chick, duckling, live poultry or other livestock;
(b)
Keep animals in crowded quarters or cages;
(c)
Sell or display any diseased Animal;
(d)
Sell, permit to be sold, offer for sale or give away, any dog or cat
under the age of 8 weeks; or
(e)
Confine or display incompatible Animals in the same cage.
6.
No Licence shall be required for the following operations:
(a)
An animal shelter operated by or on behalf of a public authority;
(b)
A veterinary hospital/clinic;
(c)
A publicly funded educational institute; or
(d)
Any facility in which Animals are placed for care pursuant to the
Animals for Research Act R.S.O. 1990, c. A.22, as amended.
7.
Where an Inspector properly inspecting a licensed premises determines
that an Animal appears to require medical attention, the Inspector may
order the Licensee to immediately take the Animal to a qualified
veterinarian.
8.
If grooming services are provided at the premises, a Pet Grooming
Facility Licence is not required but the Licensee must comply with the
provisions of the Pet Grooming Facility Licence Schedule.
9.
Any of the following infections shall render an Animal unfit for sale or release:
(a)
infectious diseases such as distemper, hepatitis, rabies or other
similar diseases;
(b)
nutritional deficiencies, including rickets or emaciation;
(c)
fractures or congenital abnormalities affecting the general
health of the animal.
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SCHEDULE 21 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT
1. In this Schedule:
"Amusement Arcade" means a Premises where four or more amusement
machines are installed, placed or operated;
"Amusement Machine" means any mechanical or electronic machine or device
intended as a game, entertainment or amusement, offered for use by the public
by any Person or Individual, for profit or gain and shall include but is not limited to
a computer, pinball machine, television, video game, laser tag, paintball, golf or
other similar machine or device;
"Billiard Hall" means any Premises to which the public has access and that is
equipped with more than two billiard, pool or bagatelle tables offered for use by
the public for hire or gain;
"Bowling Alley" means any Premises to which the public has access and that is
equipped with one or more bowling lanes offered for use by the public for hire or
gain;
"Place of Amusement" includes, but is not limited to amusement arcades, billiard
halls, bowling alleys, Go Kart facilities, virtual reality simulators; etc;
"Escape Room", indoor children's playground, skating facility, swimming pool,
paintball facility, tree top trekking, zip-lining;
2. No Person or Individual shall operate a Place of Amusement unless the Person or
Individual obtains the appropriate class of Amusement Licence under this Schedule,
the classes of which are described as follows:
(a) "Class A" Amusement Arcade;
(b) "Class B" Amusements Activities include but are not limited to:
(i)
a privately owned escape room amusement facility;
(ii)
a privately owned commercial skating/ roller skating facility;
(iii)
a privately owned commercial swimming pool;
(iv)
a privately owned commercial indoor childrens' playground;
(v)
a privately owned zip-lining facility;
(vi)
a privately owned paintball facility;
(vii)
a privately owned go Kart facility;
(viii)
a privately owned knife and axe throwing; or
(ix)
a privately owned rock climbing;
(x)
a virtual reality facility;
(c) "Class C" Billiard Hall;
(d) "Class D" Bowling Alley.
3. Every Owner and Operator of a Place of Amusement shall:
(a)
Obtain a separate Licence for each Place of Amusement that is under the
same ownership;
(b)
Ensure the Premises meet all requirements of the Ontario Building Code
and Ontario Fire Code;
(c)
Post in a conspicuous place in the Premises, a notice indicating that
disorderly conduct, loitering and gambling are not permitted;
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(d)
Keep the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition at all times;
(e)
Keep as an employee on the licensed Premises at all times, a person over
the age of 18 years whose duties include the supervision, overseeing and
maintenance of the orderly conduct of the patrons within the building or
part thereof that contains the Places of Amusement;
(f)
Provide adequate washroom facilities and where necessary change room
facilities; and
(g)
Obtain a Fixed Food Premises Licence under this By-law if food is being
served on the Premises.
4. Every Owner and Operator of a "Class A" Places of Amusement licence shall:
(a)
File with the Licence Issuer a floor plan of the Premises, showing the
location of all Amusement Machines;
(b)
(Maintain sufficient space between rows of Amusement Machines as to
permit unimpeded access by patrons at all times to any door or other exit;
and
(c)
Not permit on the licensed Premises any more Amusement Machines than
the number for which the Licence was issued and no additional
Amusement Machines shall be added to the premises after the Licence
has been issued, unless the Licensee shall first submit an amended floor
plan of the premises, and receive the approval of the Licence Issuer.
5. No Owner or Operator of a Places of Amusement shall:
(a)
Permit persons younger than the age of 14 years to use any Amusement
Machine or to remain on the Premises unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian, except on Monday to Friday between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m.;
(b)
Permit the sale or use of alcohol on the Premises, except where
Amusement Machines are incidental to a business licensed pursuant to
the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;
(c)
Permit any disorderly conduct to take place on the Licensed Premises;
(d)
Permit any person to loiter, create a disturbance or cause undue noise in
or about the Licensed Premises;
(e)
Fail to ensure the protection of the public's health and safety; and
(f)
Permit any gambling or wagering at a "Class C" Places of Amusement
based on the outcome of play of any game of billiards or pool on or about
the Licensed Premises.
6. Every Applicant of a "Class C" and "Class D" Places of Amusement Licence or
Licence renewal shall produce a letter of approval from the Medical Officer of Health
indicating that the Premises to be licensed are in a sanitary condition and have the
required bathrooms in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and other required
facilities as determined by the Medical Officer of Health.
7. Every owner and operator of a Place of Amusement shall, at all times during the
hours of operation, permit the entry by and the inspection of the Place of
Amusement by the Licence Issuer, Medical Officer of Health or an Inspector.
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SCHEDULE 22 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
1.
For the purpose of this Schedule:
"Night Club" means a building or structure or part thereof whose primary function
is the provision of theatrical performances, pre-recorded music, or live musical
entertainment whether such pre-recorded or live music is provided for listening or
dancing by the patrons, or any combination of the above functions, and whose
secondary function may include the sale and consumption on the premises of
food and/or alcoholic beverages but which does not include a restaurant, a
takeout restaurant or an Adult Entertainment Business
"Place of Public Assembly" shall mean any place open to the public or particular
members of the public, including but not limited to Public Halls, banquet halls,
private clubs, driving ranges, golf courses, cinemas and theatres, but does not
include a personal residence, place of worship and public educational facility;
"Public Hall" means a building or tent with a seating capacity for over 100
persons that is offered for use or used as a Place of Public Assembly, including
restaurants and nightclubs but does not include a theatre.
"Restaurant" means a building or structure or part thereof where food is prepared
and/or offered for sale to the public with the primary purpose of offering food for
consumption on site.
2.
A Place of Public Assembly Licence may be issued for one or more of the
following categories and the Licence issued pursuant to this Schedule is
restricted to the categories identified on the Licence:
(a)
"Class A" - Public Hall, Banquet Hall, Bingo Hall
(b)
"Class B" - Golf Course, Driving Range, Mini Golf
(c)
"Class C" - Cinema and Theatre
3.
Every new Application for a "Class A" and "Class C" Licence or at the discretion
of the Licence Issuer for a Licence renewal, shall be accompanied by:
(a)
A letter of approval from the Fire Chief;
(b)
A detailed plan of the premises for which the Place of Public Assembly
Licence is sought depicting, at a minimum:
(i)
the perimeter and total area of the premises;
(ii)
the location and dimensions of exits;
(iii)
a floor plan depicting dimensions, possible seating arrangements,
tables, and bars proposed for the premises; and
(i)
the location of fire safety systems including fire alarms, emergency
lighting, exit signs, sprinklers, standpipe systems and other similar
fire safety systems.
4.
No Licence fee shall be payable under this By-law for the operation of a Public
Hall by any religious organization, where it does not receive any remuneration for
the use of its Public Hall.
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5.
No Licence shall be required under this By-law for the operation of Public Halls
by any Municipal, or the Provincial or Federal governments, University, College,
Public School, Separate School or Boards of Education in respect of the use of
their Public Halls.
6.
No Licensee shall:
(a)
Permit any disorderly conduct to take place on the licensed premises;
(b)
Permit any person to loiter, create a disturbance or cause undue noise in
or about the licensed premises;
(c)
Fail to ensure the protection of the public health and public safety on the
licensed premises; or
(d)
Permit the licensed premises to be open to the public unless a person
over the age of 18 years is present to supervise the use of the licensed
premises.
7.
Every Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall provide public
washroom facilities in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Building
Code.
8.
Every Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.H.7. as amended.
9.
Where the Applicant for a Licence under this Schedule is not the owner of the
property, he or she shall produce a letter from the owner authorizing the use of
the property as a Place of Public Assembly.
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SCHEDULE 23 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Master Plumber" means a Person or Individual who:
(i)
Has been issued a Certificate of Qualification in the plumbing trade
under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act,2009,
S.O. 2009, c.22, as amended and is aware of and knowledgeable
in the general regulations under this act and operates in a manner
pursuant to the requirements of the act and its Regulations and is
skilled in the planning, superintending and installing, maintaining
and repair of plumbing equipment and who is familiar with the laws,
rules and regulations governing the same; and
(ii)
Has a regular place of business in Ontario, and who, himself or
herself or by journeyman tradesmen under his or her supervision,
performs the trade of plumber;
"Plumbing" includes any procedure, method, matter or thing described in the
Ontario Building Code, and plumbing work has a corresponding meaning;
"Plumbing Contractor" means a Person or Individual engaged in the business of
contracting with a member of the public or another contractor for the placing,
installing, maintaining, repairing or replacing of any pipe, fixture or other device,
equipment or facility of a plumbing system or in other plumbing work, and
includes any Person or Individual who solicits for plumbing work, and who in any
way advertises or holds himself or herself out to the public as doing or
contracting to do plumbing work by him or herself or through another qualified
person, or as being a plumbing contractor and who has a regular place of
business in Ontario and includes an individual certified as a Master Plumber.
2.
Every Person or Individual licensed as a Plumbing Contractor under this By-law
shall:
(a)
Submit proof to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety
and Insurance Act, 1997. S.O. 1997. C.16. as amended;
(b)
Display the Licensee's name using letters with a minimum height of 10
centimetres on both sides of all vehicles owned, leased or used on a
regular basis by the Licensee in the course of business;
(c)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills statements and advertising materials, the Licensee's name, address
and telephone number;
(d)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the
person for whom the work is being done before commencing any work
and a copy of this contract shall be given to the person for whom the work
is being done and the contract shall contain:
(i)
The name, address and telephone number of the Licensee and the
name and address of the person for whom the work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the work being done, including materials and
services being provided;
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied and
a detailed statement for the terms of payment;
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(v)
Warrantees and guarantees, if any; and
2. The estimated date of completion;
(e)
Obtain all necessary Plumbing and Building Permits or any other permit
required by law prior to the commencement of any work and, upon
completion, shall procure a final inspection from the City;
(f)
Be a Master Plumber or have a Master Plumber in his or her employ.
3.
A Person or Individual licensed under this By-law as a Plumbing Contractor shall
not:
(a)
Cause or permit an apprentice or helper or other unqualified person to
perform any plumbing works or install any plumbing materials or
appliances except as an assistant to and under the direct personal
supervision of a licensed Master Plumber or a provincially certified
journeyman plumber continuously employed on the same contract or job
who is under the direct supervision of a Master Plumber;
(b)
Permit the use of the Licensee's name by any other person, either directly
or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any plumbing
work;
(c)
Perform any work which requires a Licence or permit unless a Licence or
permit is first obtained;
(d)
Perform work that is extra or additional to an existing contract unless and
until the Licensee has entered into a second or additional contract.
4.
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to the repair and maintenance of a
plumbing system and related equipment where the repair and maintenance is
done by:
(a)
A person who is an owner or tenant, where the equipment is contained
within the premises occupied by the owner or tenant; or
(b)
A person who is a full-time employee of a property owner or tenant who is
engaged by the property owner or tenant for maintenance of plumbing
equipment within the premises of the property owner or tenant.
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SCHEDULE 24 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
POOL INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Contravention or Damage Costs" means outstanding fees for administrative and
enforcement costs, fees set out in the User Fee By-law, damage to City property
or infrastructure and related charges
"Pool Installation Contractor" means a Person or Individual who carries on the
business of installing residential swimming pools.
2.
Every Person or Individual licensed as a Pool Installation Contractor under this
By-law shall deposit a Letter of Credit or other security satisfactory to the Licence
Issuer in the amount of $10,000.00 that shall be valid for the term of the Licence.
(a)
This security shall be used for purposes as set out in the "Security
Acknowledgement" which the Contractor shall enter into with and the City
prior to licence issuance. Execution of the Security Acknowledgement is a
condition of the licence issuance.
(b)
Any funds drawn upon the security for breach of the Acknowledgement
must be replaced within 48 hours or the licence will be subject to
revocation.
(c)
Should the security posted not be sufficient to cover the Contravention or
Damage Costs in which the security was drawn upon, the City shall
charge any additional costs related to the contravention under Section 22
of this By-law which shall be paid by the Pool Installation Contractor.
(d)
The City shall maintain the security for a minimum of 60 days after the
licence expires and/or any required inspections on City infrastructure in
locations where swimming pools have been installed by the Contractor are
conducted to ensure compliance.
3.
No Person or Individual shall be licensed as a Pool Installation Contractor under
this By-law unless he/she has a regular place of business and, if the person or
Individual is at least 18 years old.
4.
Every Pool Installation Contractor licensed under this By-law shall:
(a)
Submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety
and Insurance Act, 1997. S.O.1997. c.16, as amended;
(b)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills, statements and advertising materials, the Licensee's name, address
and telephone number; and
(c)
Prepare a written contract which shall be signed by the Licensee and the
person for whom the work is being done before commencing any work
and a copy of this contract shall be given to the person for whom the work
is being done and the contract shall contain:
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(i)
The name, address and telephone number of the Licensee and the
name and address of the person for whom the work is being done;
(ii)
The address where the work is being done;
(iii)
A description of the work being done, including materials and
services being provided;
(iv)
The itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied and
a detailed statement of the terms of payment;
(v)
Warrantees and guarantees, if any; and
(vi)
The estimated date of completion;
(e)
Obtain all necessary permits required by law prior to the commencement
of any work and upon completion of any work shall obtain a final
inspection from the City.
5.
A Person or Individual licensed as a Pool Installation Contractor under this By-
law shall not:
(a)
Permit the use of the Licensee's name by any other Person or Individual,
either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any
pool installation work;
(b)
Perform work that is extra or additional to an existing contract unless and
until the Licensee has entered into a second or additional contract.
6.
A Person or Individual licensed as a Pool Installation Contractor may carry on
business under a trade name or name other than his or her own but shall not
carry on business under more than one name, and only one Licence shall be
issued.
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SCHEDULE 25 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
SALVAGE SHOPS AND SALVAGE YARDS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Salvage Yard" includes a building or place used as an automobile wrecking
yard;
"Salvage Shop" includes a building or place used for the collection, purchase,
keeping or selling of items such as bicycles, automobile tires, old metal, scrap
material and appliances.
2.
Every Application for a Salvage Yard or Salvage Shop Licence, or at the
discretion of the Licence Issuer renewal of a Salvage Yard or Salvage Shop
Licence under this By-law, shall be accompanied by a letter of approval from the
Fire Chief.
3.
An Application for a Licence, or at the discretion of the Licence Issuer for a
Licence renewal, shall be accompanied by a security clearance issued to the
Applicant within the last 30 days by the Police Services where the Applicant
resides.
4.
A Licence will not be issued if at any time within 3 years prior to the Application,
the Person or Individual has been convicted of any offence relating to fraudulent
practices, stolen goods, theft or burglary under the Criminal Code, RSO 1985, c.
C-46, as amended.
5.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall:
(a)
Carry on business within an enclosed building or within an area
surrounded by a rigid fence which provides a complete visual barrier. The
fence shall be a minimum height of 1.8 metres above grade and shall be
constructed of either masonry, metal, wood or any combination thereof
and if metal or wood, shall be painted a uniform colour;
(b)
Provide stable surface treatment on all driveways and parking areas;
(c)
Keep all buildings and fences in good repair;
(d)
Maintain a register in a form approved by the Licence Issuer in which shall
be entered:
(i)
A description of all goods taken in exchange or otherwise obtained
including make, serial number, model number marking and titles
where applicable;
(ii)
The purchase price of each item or a description of the item
exchanged for it;
(iii)
The date and time on which the goods were taken;
(iv)
The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the
person from whom the goods were obtained and if the goods were
delivered or conveyed by a motor vehicle, the licence number of
that motor vehicle; and
(v)
The name of the employee who conducted the transaction;
(e)
Ensure the register is retained for a period of 2 years;
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(f)
Inform sellers that their personal information is being collected and that
this personal information will only be used, if necessary, for law
enforcement purposes;
(g)
Notify the Police and the Licence Issuer forthwith of the particulars of any
goods or articles of any kind which the Licensee has reasonable grounds
to believe may have been stolen or unlawfully obtained;
(h)
Forthwith on the demand of the Police, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
or the Licence Issuer:
(i)
Identify themselves;
(ii)
Open the register to inspection at all times during regular business
hours by the Licence Issuer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
and Police who may remove specific entries from the register for
use in any Court or other law enforcement proceedings.
6.
No Licensee shall directly or indirectly purchase from or take in exchange any
goods:
(a)
From any person under the age of 18 years; or
(b)
From any person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
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SCHEDULE 26 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
SECOND HAND GOOD SHOPS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Exempt Organization" means a religious, philanthropic, patriotic, fraternal or
charitable organization or society;
"Second Hand Goods" includes used clothing, household materials, precious
metals, electronics, videos, digital video recordings, electronic games, sporting
goods and jewelry that were previously owned or used;
2.
No Licence shall be required under this By-law by a Person or Individual:
(a)
Selling or dealing in Second-Hand Goods on behalf of an Exempt
Organization where the entire proceeds of the sale are used to further the
objectives of the foregoing organization or society;
(b)
Selling or dealing in Second-Hand Goods that have been purchased from
an Exempt Organization, where such Second-Hand Goods were originally
donated to that Exempt Organization; and
(c)
Dealing in goods which are recognized antiques or works of art.
3.
An Application for a Licence, or at the discretion of the Licence Issuer for a
Licence renewal, shall be accompanied by a clearance issued to the Applicant
within the last 30 days by the Police Services where the Applicant resides.
4.
A Licence shall not be issued if at any time within 3 years prior to the Application
the person has been convicted of any offence relating to fraudulent practices,
stolen goods, theft or burglary under the Criminal Code, RS. 1985, c.C-46, as
amended.
5.
No Licensee shall:
(a)
Receive from any person or persons any article or goods which the
licensee knows or has reasonable grounds to believe have been stolen or
otherwise secured by the person in possession of same by means of a
commission of an offence under the Criminal Code, RS. 1985, c. C-46, as
amended;
(b)
Purchase, take in exchange, or receive directly or indirectly, any goods,
article or thing from any person who appears to be under the age of 18
years old;
(c)
Purchase, take in exchange, or receive directly or indirectly, any goods,
article or thing from any person who appears to be under the influence of
drugs or alcohol;
(d)
Alter, repair, dispose of or in any way part with, any goods or articles
purchased or taken in exchange until after the expiration of 30 days and
during these 30 days, the goods or articles obtained shall remain on the
licensed premises and shall be kept in a location separate from goods
previously purchased and shall be subject to inspection at any time during
business hours by the Peel Regional Police; or
(e)
Transact any business between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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6.
Every Licensee shall:
(a)
Maintain a register in a form approved by the Licence Issuer in which shall
be entered:
(i)
A description of all goods taken in exchange or otherwise obtained,
including, make, serial number, model number marking and titles
where applicable;
(ii)
The purchase price of each item or a description of the item
exchanged for it;
(iii)
The date and time on which the goods were taken;
(iv)
The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the
person from whom the goods were obtained and if the goods were
delivered or conveyed by a motor vehicle, the licence number of
that motor vehicle; and
(v)
The name of the employee who conducted the transaction;
(b)
Ensure the register is retained for a period of 2 years;
(c)
Inform sellers that their personal information is being collected and that
this personal information will only be used, if necessary, for law
enforcement purposes;
(d)
Notify Peel Regional Police of the name and description of any goods or
articles of any kind which he or she has reasonable grounds to believe
may have been stolen or unlawfully obtained;
(e)
Open the register to inspection at all times during regular business hours
by the Licence Issuer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Police who
may remove specific entries from the register for use in any Court or other
law enforcement proceedings; and
(f)
Obtain a separate licence in respect of each and every shop, store or
other place used for the transaction of business or for taking in or storing
of second-hand goods.
7.
Every Licensee who acts as a lender in accordance with the Payday Loans Act,
2006, S.O. 2008, c.9, as amended, shall be in possession of a licence issued by
the Registrar under the act, and Schedule 19 of this By-law when applying for or
renewing a Second Hand Goods Shop Licence.
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SCHEDULE 27 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO
TOBACCO AND VAPOUR PRODUCT RETAILERS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Electronic cigarette" means a vaporizer or inhalant-type device, whether called
an electronic cigarette or any other name, that contains a power source and
heating element designed to heat a substance and produce a vapour intended to
be inhaled by the user of the device directly through the mouth, whether or not
the vapour contains nicotine
"Tobacco Retailer" means any store or shop where tobacco, cigars, cigarettes,
electronic cigarettes and/or vapour products are sold by retail.
"Vapour Products" means an electronic cigarette, an e-substance, or any
component of an electronic cigarette and includes the package in which the
electronic cigarette, e-substance or component is sold.
2.
Every Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall comply with the
provisions of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 26, as amended,
the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, S.C. 1997, c.13, as amended, the
Tobacco Tax Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.10, as amended, and any other relevant
legislation.
3.
No Person or Individual shall sell or supply any tobacco, cigars, cigarettes,
electronic cigarettes and/or vapour products to any person who is less than 19
years old.
4.
Every Person or Individual licensed under this Schedule shall maintain the
premises in a clean condition, free from litter and must provide litter containers
around the premises in size, number and location so that they adequately contain
all refuse caused by the operation of the business.
5.
Where an automatic prohibition order is issued by the Minister of Health for the
sale of tobacco, vapour products or electronic cigarettes (if and when applicable),
the Licence issued by the City is automatically suspended for the period of time
specified in the automatic prohibition order. There shall be no appeal under this
By-law for a Licence suspended under this section.
6.
Every applicant for a Tobacco Retailer's Licence or for the renewal of such
Licence shall be in possession of a retail Dealer's Permit issued under the
Tobacco Tax Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.T10, as amended, or as of June 30, 2010, held
a valid Retail Sales Tax Vendor's Permit issued under the Retail Sales Tax Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. R.31, as amended.
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SCHEDULE 28 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
RELATING TO (Amended by By-law 2-2026)
WILDLIFE REMOVAL BUSINESS
1.
In this Schedule:
"Wildlife" means an animal that belongs to a species that is wild by nature of that
particular region and includes human introduced game wildlife and specially
protected wildlife;
"Wildlife Removal Business" means a business which removes Wildlife from areas
that are not in their normal or usual habitat or causing a nuisance;
"Wildlife Removal Business Owner" means a Person who alone or with others
Owns and/or has the ultimate control over and/or who directs the operation of the
business, activity or undertaking carried out by a Wildlife Removal Company;
2.
Every application for a Wildlife Removal Business Licence shall include:
(a)
Proof, to the satisfaction of the Licence Issuer, that all workers and
employees are protected under the provisions of the Workplace Safety
and Insurance Act 1997, S.O. 1997, c.16, as amended.
(b)
A photograph of the Applicant taken within thirty (30) days prior to the
Licence application, such that the photograph is a clear likeness of the
Applicant, and where the Applicant is a:
i. Sole Proprietorship, such photograph shall be of the sole
proprietor;
ii. Partnership, such photograph shall be taken of at least one of the
partners;
iii. Corporation, such photograph shall be taken of at least one of
the directors or officers of the Corporation;
(c)
A complete Police Criminal Records Check issued by an Ontario Police
Service, dated not more than ninety (90) days prior to the date
application for the Applicant, and each employee of the Applicant; and
(d)
A map indicating service area.
3.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall register each vehicle used in the
business by filing a list indicating for each vehicle, the make, model, year and the
provincial vehicle plate number. In case of change of the information pertaining to
the vehicles used in the business, such changes should be submitted to the
Licence Issuer in a form satisfactory to the Licence Issuer.
4.
Every Licensee of a Wildlife Removal Business shall:
a. ensure all vehicles actively used in connection with the business are
equipped with working and adequate temperature control measures and
ventilation to prevent distress to Wildlife being contained therein.
b. ensure that all vehicles actively used in connection with the business are
equipped with adequate measures to contain and segregate Wildlife from
coming into contact with any other animal or human occupant of the
vehicle.
c. ensure that all animals contained in a vehicle used in connection with the
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business are contained within a primary enclosure within the vehicle.
d. ensure that its employees wear identification or an article of clothing which
identifies them as an employee of the company when responding to a call
for service.
e. include its corresponding City Business Licence number on all of its
outdoor Signs or other advertising or promotional device used in the City
and shall comply with the City's Sign By-law, as amended or its successor
by-law.
f. at the time of initial application and upon every renewal, provide a detailed
log for the preceding year, in accordance with section 8, satisfactory to the
Licence Issuer.
g. at the time of initial application, upon request by the City, or if any changes
are made to the policies and procedures referred to hereafter, submit
copies of all policies and procedures pertaining to the trapping, care,
transfer, euthanasia and release of Wildlife, to the satisfaction of the
Licence Issuer, including the following:
i. euthanasia, including methods, circumstances, and disposal;
ii. disposal of carcasses;
iii. cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and traps, including specific
details regarding products, frequency and biohazard protocols;
iv. personal protective equipment requirements for staff;
v. bite and injury protocol for staff and the public.
h. provide, at the time of initial application, upon every renewal, and at any
time as requested by the City a list of all staff employed by the company.
i. ensure that all traps and nest boxes are checked at minimum every eight
(8) hours and any captured Wildlife is released within one (1) hour of
discovery.
j. comply with all current applicable municipal, provincial and federal laws
and regulations.
5.
When a Wildlife Removal Business has been made aware of or has witnessed
any bites or injuries caused to a Person by Wildlife that results in breakage of
skin, such information must be reported by the Wildlife Removal Business to
local public health unit and Brampton Animal Services within 24 hours.
6.
When a Wildlife Removal Business has been made aware of or has witnessed
any bites or injuries caused to a domestic animal by Wildlife, such information
must be reported to Brampton Animal Services within 24 hours.
7.
Prior to accepting any payment from a Customer or commencing any work for a
Customer, a Wildlife Removal Business shall provide a written contract to said
Customer, specifying the work to be performed and the schedule of payment and
such contract shall be signed by the Wildlife Removal Business and presented to
the Customer for acceptance and signature.
8.
Prior to providing a written contract pursuant to section 7, a Wildlife Removal
Business shall inform the Customer in writing of all local by-laws that affect or
may affect the proposed Services and shall also inform the Customer in writing of
any permits required by the City. For greater clarity, this information shall be
provided in a communication separate and apart from the contract.
9.
Wildlife Removal Business Owners must maintain logs pertaining to each Wildlife
capture and/or removal for a minimum of one (1) year, including:
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a. the location of the capture and/or removal;
b. date of capture/removal;
c. common name of the Wildlife captured and/or removed;
d. gender and age class of Wildlife;
e. bands or tags on Wildlife;
f. description of all nests, dams, dens, or other structures destroyed or
removed;
g. if the capture or removal was live or deceased;
h. location of release, if applicable;
i. date and method of euthanasia, if applicable; and
j. transfer information to authorized Wildlife rehabilitator (date, location).
10.
No Licensee shall:
a. release an animal more than one (1) kilometer away from the
capture location.
b. release an animal to any other Person other than a Province of
Ontario authorized Wildlife rehabilitator
c. use or permit the use of body-gripping traps, leg-hold traps, or any
other traps prohibited under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act,
1997 for the purpose of trapping Wildlife.
i. Notwithstanding subsection 9(c), it does not apply to
individuals licensed to use such devices under the Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.
d. use or permit the use of glue board traps.
i. Notwithstanding subsection 9(d), it does not apply if the intent
is to use glue board traps to capture insects or vermin.
e. permit an animal to be in distress while in a trap or otherwise
contained.
f. use or permit the use of noxious or poisonous chemicals or
substances to subdue or aid in the removal of Wildlife.
11.
This Schedule does not apply to companies only carrying out insect
eradication.
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SCHEDULE 29 TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-
LAW
RELATING TO (amended by By-law 2-2026)
DOGGIE DAYCARES
1. In this Schedule:
"Boarding" means the taking of custody of an animal for the keeping,
accommodation, care, training, feeding, grooming, and may include for a
fee, reward, or compensation at a property other than the animal(s) place
of residence;
"Cat" means any member of the species felis catus or felis
domesticus; "Dog" means any member of the species canis
familiaris;
"Doggie Daycare" means a facility where dog(s) are boarded during
which the dog(s) are socialized with other dog(s) in an open (meaning
without barriers), controlled and secure setting and typically the dog(s)
are not kept in individual kennels and runs. The dogs boarded in a
doggie daycare are typically boarded for short periods of time and during
the majority of the dog's stay the dogs are socializing and playing with
other dog(s), but does not include,
i.
a kennel as defined in the Business Licensing By-law, or
ii.
a location where three (3) or less dog(s) are kept.
"Domestic Animal" means a Dog, Cat or other pet generally understood to
be domesticated and typically kept indoors at a residential dwelling;
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms designed or capable
of being used together in a single and separate housekeeping unit,
containing its own kitchen and sanitary facilities, with a private entrance
from outside of the unit itself.
"Veterinarian" means a person registered to practice veterinary science under
the Veterinarians Act, R.S.O. 1990,c.V.3.
2. No Person or Individual shall operate a Doggie Daycare unless the
Person or Individual obtains a licence.
3. This Schedule does not apply to:
(a)
an animal shelter operated by the City, or a public authority;
(b)
a publicly funded institute;
(c)
an animal shelter operated by a branch or affiliate of the Ontario
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;
(d)
a veterinary hospital, clinic, office or veterinary service lawfully
operated and supervised by a veterinarian licensed to practice in
Ontario;
(e)
a facility in which animals are placed for care pursuant to the Pounds
Act;
(f)
a facility registered as a research facility in accordance with the
Animals for Research Act.
4. No Person or Individual operating a Doggie Daycare shall Board,
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breed, keep any animal(s) prohibited by law, or the Animal Services
By-law.
5. Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a)
maintain and make readily available to personnel at all times
written animal care procedures dealing with, amongst other
matters, methods of handling animals, sickness, injury or death
and contact information for a veterinarian;
(b)
take all reasonable and humane steps to prevent nuisance
caused by undue noise; and
(c)
ensure that the dog(s) are not barking and creating noise to
disturb the neighbouring property owners;
(d)
ensure the excrement and other waste resulting from the keeping
of dog(s) shall be removed from the premises as necessary and in
accordance with any applicable by-laws or regulations and in a
manner that avoids any offensive odors from emanating to
surrounding properties, and is disposed of in a manner that will not
create a public nuisance or health hazard;
(e)
ensure that the premise is sanitary, well-ventilated and free of
offensive odours;
(f)
ensure that before any animal is taken into any kennel or doggie
day care, that each animal is current in its vaccinations against
rabies and that every animal be inspected for distemper or other
contagious or infectious disease; and
(g)
ensure all dog(s) boarded at a doggie daycare shall be
individually licensed with a current licence (dog tag) from the
municipality in which the dog resides and wear the dog tag at all
times, as well as the premise and operator shall be licensed
under this by-law.
6. Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a)
maintain and make readily available to Animal Control Officers
written animal care procedures dealing with, amongst other
matters, methods of handling animals, sickness, injury or death
and contact information for a veterinarian;
(b)
ensure that any animal suffering from any disease, ailment or
injury shall be given care and attention from a veterinarian within
24 hours of the onset of symptoms and that the animal is kept in
a quarantine area, separate from all other animals, until a
veterinarian certifies that the animal is in good health;
(c)
(provide each species of animal with adequate food specific to the
animals' needs;
(d)
ensure that every animal has access to clean water at all times;
(e)
keep bulk food supplies in pest proof containers;
(f)
keep animal(s) in a clean, healthy conditions, free of vermin and
disease;
(g)
provide adequate light specific to the needs of each species of animal;
(h)
provide animals with the opportunity to exercise; and
(i)
ensure animals have access to shelter if and when required.
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7.
Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a) ensure that every cage or other container used for the
purpose of keeping or housing of any animal,
(i)
is of adequate size to permit the animal to stand normally to
its full height, to extend its legs and body to their full natural
extent, to turn around, and lie down in a fully extended
position;
(ii)
if equipped, with receptacles for food water the receptacles
shall be mounted or situated so that they cannot be easily
overturned or contaminated;
(iii)
is in good working condition and is not
dangerous to the animal's health or well-being;
(iv)
is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all
times with all excrement, refuse and other
objectionable material;
(v)
is maintained with suitable and clean bedding which
shall be sanitary and changed regularly;
(vi)
is maintained in a sanitary well-ventilated clean
condition and free from offensive odours;
(vii)
is maintained with proper air circulation to prevent the
spread of contaminants, viruses, bacteria and molds;
and
(viii)
is maintained at a temperature for an indoor facility
which is at a healthful and comfortable temperature
depending on the age and species of animal.
8. Notwithstanding the rules set out in this by-law no Licensee shall
board more than one animal in a single enclosure without prior
consent from the animal owner, with the exception of doggie day
cares and nursing animals.
9. Every Licensee under the Schedule shall record:
(a) the names and addresses of the owners of all the animals
boarded at the doggie day care;
(b) emergency contact number for the owners of the animals;
(c) the name, breed, description, health, dog Licence number,
vaccination information and microchip number if available; and
(d) the dates of arrival and departure of all animals.
10. Every Licensee shall retain the records for a period of (12) months,
following the end of the term of the Licence; and
(a) shall ensure the records are available for inspection by the City
during business hours.
11. Every Licensee under this Schedule shall at all times:
(a) permit only persons to operate or manage a doggie day care
who are skilled and conscientious in animal care, and who have
knowledge of the characteristics, care and handling of the
animal(s) entrusted to their care;
(b) permit only persons to attend to the care, feeding and cleaning of
animal(s) in the doggie day care, who have been adequately
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trained, commensurate with their responsibilities, by the doggie day
care owner, and who demonstrate that they are able to discharge
their responsibilities in a positive, caring matter;
(c) provide for a sufficient number of employees, to provide for the
care of animals and maintenance of facilities during normal
business hours, on weekends and holidays; and
(d) keep posted in a conspicuous place for employees, instructions
issued to all personnel for the cleaning, care, feeding of the
animals and detailed steps of how to handle an emergency
situation.
12.
Every Licensee of a "Doggie Daycare" shall at all times:
(a)
ensure that at least one (1) person is present at all times when
dog(s) are boarded at the doggie daycare and interacting with one
another;
(b)
ensure that dog(s) less than four (4) months of age are separated
from dog(s) older than four (4) months that are not owned by the
same person unless the owner of the dog less than (4) months of
age have provided written authorization to the licensee;
(c)
provide a fenced exercise area to enable each dog to exercise freely
and,
(i)
maintain health and well-being, ensuring that
fencing is erected and is of adequate height, size,
gauge, and maintained in order to prevent any
dog(s) from exiting the property;
(ii)
ensure any area containing dog(s) must be secured
and locked at all times to ensure that the dog(s)
contained
therein, cannot run loose, and that any
unauthorized person cannot freely access the
area;
(d)
ensure any area containing dog(s) must be secured and locked at
all time to ensure that the dog(s) contained therein, cannot run
loose, and that any unauthorized person cannot freely access the
area;
(e)
ensure that for the purpose of this part, a Dwelling Unit shall
not be deemed to be a kennel; and
(f)
ensure all provisions of the Dog Owner's Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. D16 are adhered to at all times and any observation of a
potential violation of the Dog Owner's Liability Act by a client shall
be immediately reported by the Licensee to Brampton Animal
Services.
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APPENDIX A TO THE STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW
FEES
Schedule #
Type of Licence
Licence Fee
Expiry
Date
1
Animal Kennels
$239.00
May 31
2
Auctioneer
$ 207.00
May 31
3
Automobile
Service Station
Class A -
Gasoline, Oil,
Lubrication
$ 243.00
Jan 31
Class B - Repair
and Servicing
$ 243.00
Jan 31
Class C - Out-of-
Town Car Rentals
$ 243.00
Jan 31
Class D - Car
Wash
$ 243.00
Jan 31
Class E - Renting,
Leasing, Buying,
Selling
$ 243.00
Jan 31
Class F -
Autobody Repair,
Painting
$ 243.00
Jan 31
4
Building Renovator
$ 221.00
Apr 30
5
Carnivals and
Animal Exhibition
$ 248.00
per
event/up
to 7
days)
6
Catering
Class A - In-Town
Catering
$209.00
Jan 31
Class B - Out-of-
Town Catering
$25.00
Jan 31
7
Drain Laying
Contractor
$ 194.00
Apr
30
8
Driveway Paving
Contractor
$ 194.00
Apr 30
9
Fence Installation
Contractor
$ 194.00
Apr 30
10
Fixed Food
Premises
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Schedule #
Type of Licence
Licence Fee
Expiry
Date
Class A - Bakery
$ 209.00
Jan 31
Class C -
Cafeteria, Café or
Coffee Shop
$ 209.00
Jan 31
Class D -
Convenience Store
$ 209.00
Jan 31
Class E - Grocery
Store
$ 209.00
Jan 31
Class F -
Restaurant
$ 209.00
Jan 31
Class G -
Restaurant - Take-
Out Only
$ 209.00
Jan 31
11
Flea Market
$3,940.00
Apr 30
12
Heating,
Ventilation and Air
Conditioning
Contractor
$ 194.00
Apr 30
13
Horse Riding
Establishment
$ 163.00
May 31
14
Lodging House
$709.00
one
year
from
issue
date
Licence Fee
$407.00
Fire Inspection
$191.00
Property
Standards
Inspection
$111.00
15
Outdoor Storage
Facility or Parking
Lot
$ 243.00
Jan 31
16
Pawnbroker
$ 245.00
May 31
17
Payday Loans
$1,200.00
18
Personal Service
Facility
$ 217.00
May 31
19
Pet Grooming
$163.00
Jan 31
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Schedule #
Type of Licence
Licence Fee
Expiry
Date
20
Pet Shop
$ 239.00
May 31
21
Place of
Amusement
$ 272.00
Jan 31
22
Place of Public
Assembly
$ 280.00
Jan 31
23
Plumbing
Contractor
$ 212.00
Apr 30
24
Pool Installation
Contractor
$ 285.00
Apr 30
25
Salvage Yard
$ 475.00
May 31
26
Second Hand
Goods Shop
$ 282.00
May 31
27
Tobacco and/or
Vapour Products
Sales
$ 321.00
Jan 31
28 (added
by By-law 2-
2026)
Wildlife Removal
$239.00
May 31
29 (added
by By-law 2-
2026)
Doggie Daycare
$239.00
May 31
Other Fees
Late Renewal
$ 50.00
These rates shall automatically increase and be rounded up to the nearest dollar
on the first day of January in each year by the percentage increase in the All
Items Index of the Consumer Price Index (not seasonally adjusted) for the
Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, published by Statistics Canada, during the
12-month period ending on September 30 in the year immediately preceding the
rate increase date.