Licenses and regulates numerous business types in the City (refreshment vehicles/mobile food, restaurants, tobacco and adult-magazine retailers, low-hazard family fireworks sales, amusement devices, automotive businesses and more) across 40+ parts/schedules.
Business licences & permits — Burlington, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
The City of Burlington, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Consolidated Business Licensing By-law 42-2008; Consolidated Public Vehicle By-law 020-2009; Consolidated Signs and Advertising By-law 034-2007, verified 2026-08-23.
Licenses and regulates taxicabs and other public vehicles for hire operating in the City, including driver and vehicle licensing conditions.
Regulates signs and advertising devices in the City: nuisance signs, portable/directional signs, size and placement rules, and permit requirements (including election-signage provisions).