This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot d79f27df71d2 · verified 2026-10-19 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GANANOQUE
BY-LAW NO. 2015-012
As amended by By-law No. 2025-054, dated June 3, 2024
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE AND GOVERN MOBILE CANTEENS
WHEREAS by Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, the powers of
a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, provides that the powers
of every Council are to be exercised by By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque passed By-law No. 2015-
012, being a By-law to Regulate and Govern Mobile Canteens;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque received Council Report PD-2023-
07, and concurred with the recommendation to amend By-law No. 2015-012;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque reviewed Report Council PD-2024-
27 and concurs with staff recommendation to amend the Mobile Canteens By-law No. 2015-
012 to remove in its entirety "Subsection "6.10.5.1. A Type 'A' Monthly Mobile Canteen
Licence is permitted on April 1 to October 31 for the year of 2023 and 2024 only" and
replace with "Subsection 6.10.5.1. A Type 'A' Monthly Mobile Canteen Licence is permitted
on April 1 to October 31";
June 3, 2025 Amendment
AND WHEREAS Council received Report Council PD-2025-10 and concurred with
the recommendation to amend By-law No. 2015-012, a By-law to Regulate and
Govern Mobile Canteens to:
1. Amend Schedule 'B', Permitted Location for Mobile Canteens, to remove in its
entirety Subsection "2.1.2. - One (1) Licence - Charles Street N and Stone
Street N";
2. Renumber Section 2.1., accordingly, and;
3. Authorize an administrative amendment to remove reference to "The Leeds,
Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit" and replace with "The South East
Health Unit".
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque considers it desirable and
necessary to Licence, regulate and govern Mobile Canteens for the purposes of
Consumer Protection, to enhance and encourage equal, fair and courteous treatment
of clients in providing services, promote accountability, support proper and good
business practices.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque enacts
as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS:
1.1.
Additional Fee means a fee, in addition to the Licence Fee, imposed by
the Town on a Licence Holder during the term of the Licence for costs
incurred by the Town that are attributable to the activities of the operation
of a Mobile Canteen.
1.2.
By-law Enforcement Officer or his or her designate shall mean a
person appointed by Council for the purposes of enforcing the by-laws of
the Municipality.
1.3.
Chief of Police shall mean the Chief of Police of the Gananoque Police
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
Department or his/her designate as appointed by the Town.
1.4.
Council means the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Gananoque.
1.5.
Criminal Background Check is a screening process by the local Police
Department and is usually required for by-law Licences, employment or
immigration purposes.
1.6.
Development Permit By-law or Designation shall mean a by-law
enacted under the Planning Act that designates and restricts the use of
the land.
1.7.
Grocery Store shall mean a store, in which various kinds of food
products are offered or kept for retail sale, including fresh, frozen,
prepared and preserved groceries, meats, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables,
beverages, garden produce, dairy produce, bakery products and flowers.
1.8.
Hot Food means foods such as hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers and/or
similar hand-held sandwiches prepared on a grill or a barbecue on site
and does not include any foods prepared using quantities of cooking oils
in fryers and/or other cooking devices.
1.9.
Licence Fee means the fee set out in the General Fees and Rates
By-law that is required to be paid to the Town for a new Licence or a
Licence renewal.
1.10. Licence Holder shall mean the person to whom the Licence as been
issued to under this By-law.
1.11. Licenced Premises shall mean the premises referred to in a Licence.
1.12. Locally Grown is defined as home-grown or home-produced within 100
km of the municipal boundaries of the Town of Gananoque. Preference
is given to vendors within 40 km of the municipal boundaries.
1.13. Manager of Planning and Development shall mean a person
managing the licensing of Mobile Canteens as appointed by the Town or
his/her designate as appointed by the Town.
1.14. Medical Officer of Health shall mean the Medical Officer of Health for
the South East Health Unit or his or her designate.
1.15. Mobile Canteen shall mean any one of the following:
1.15.1. Type A) A motorized or towable vehicle selling food which has
been prepared on the vehicle or at a place approved by
the South East Health Unit and is designed to sell food
from a fixed location.
1.15.2. Type B) A motorized vehicle selling food which has been
prepared on the vehicle or at a place approved by The
South East Health Unit and is designed to be a transient
food selling location.
1.15.3. Type C) A vehicle propelled by human muscle power designed
to sell frozen ice cream products or hot food which has
been prepared on the vehicle or at a place approved by
the South East Health Unit.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
1.15.4. Type D) A vehicle designed to be operated from the exterior and
no greater than 100" in length which is towed to its
location designed to sell hot food which has been
prepared on the vehicle or at a place approved by the
South East Health Unit.
1.15.5. Type E) A vehicle designed to be operated from the interior or
exterior and no greater than 100" in length which is
towed to its location designed to sell cold products
which has been prepared on the vehicle, pre-packed or
at a place approved by the South East Health Unit.
1.15.6. Type F) A stand or motorized vehicle selling fruits, vegetables
and/or flowers only and is designed to sell from a fixed
location. Only locally grown produce shall be permitted.
1.16. Next-in-Line List shall mean a list of individuals' written interest in
obtaining a Mobile Canteen Licence which is dated by the Manager of
Planning and Development upon receipt.
1.17. Person shall mean a person, firm or corporation.
1.18. Producer-defined shall mean home-grown or home-produced products
being sold by another locally grown vendor whereby the producer is
identified by name, address and phone number.
1.19. Restaurant shall mean and include any premise where food is prepared
and/or offered for sale or sold to the public for immediate human
consumption either on or off the premises, but does not include a grocery
store or a Mobile Canteen as defined herein.
1.20. Special Event shall mean an event which is sponsored, authorized or
conducted by the Town, or on behalf of the Town, or on behalf of a
registered not-for-profit organizations or registered charity or other
community group with the approval of Council or the Manager of
Planning and Development.
1.21. Successor shall mean the person to whom the Licence holder has
transferred his/her Licence to.
2.
LICENSING
2.1.
No person shall operate any Mobile Canteen within the Town from which
refreshments are sold, for consumption by the public without obtaining a
Licence annually from the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque.
2.2.
Applications for any type of Licence to be issued pursuant to this By-law
thereof shall be upon such form(s) as shall be provided by the Town and
other such material and information as is required by this By-law.
2.3.
All Applications submitted for a Mobile Canteen Licence shall include the
Application along with the following information:
2.3.1. Proof that the vehicle being used is properly Licenced by the
Government of Ontario, if applicable.
2.3.2. Permission of the landowner.
2.3.3. Proof of insurance as per Section 4.
2.3.4. A Criminal Background Check for all employees dated within one
month of the approved Application.
2.3.5. Application fee as set out in the General Fees and Rates By-law
and referred to in Section 2.7.
2.4.
Prior to being issued a Mobile Canteen Licence on public property, the
type and number of Licences issued annually shall be as per Schedule
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
'A' hereto attached.
2.5.
All new locations on public property shall be reviewed by Council as per
Schedule 'B'. All new and renewal Applications shall be reviewed and
approved by the Manager of Planning and Development.
2.6.
Preference will be given in any given year to the holder of the same
Licence from the previous year to the Mobile Canteen for which the
Licence is applied, provided such holder to the Mobile Canteen for which
the Licence is applied meets all of the requirements to obtain a Licence
as described herein.
2.7.
The owner of the Mobile Canteen shall submit a complete Mobile
Canteen Application and necessary approvals and shall include a
deposit of 25% of the fee payable for the said Licence no later than the
close of the first business day in March of the year for which the Licence
is being applied. The remaining fees shall be payable no later than the
first business day in June of the year for which the Licence is being
applied.
2.8.
Notwithstanding Section 2.7., the owner of the Mobile Canteen is
responsible to make payment for any or all applicable fees. It is not the
responsibility of the Town to seek payment of any applicable fees.
2.9.
Fees are not applicable for any non-profit organizations participating in
special events not exceeding ten (10) consecutive days. Exemption from
fees may be granted for special events by way of Council or by approval
of the Manager of Planning and Development.
2.10. The Mobile Canteen owner shall have at all times on display the Licence
granted by the Town and shall present this Licence on demand for
inspection by any By-law Enforcement Officer and/or Chief of Police.
2.11. A Licence shall not be assigned or transferred.
2.12. All Licences shall be for the calendar year in which it is issued and shall
expire on the 31st day of December of that year.
3. REFUSAL TO RENEW/ISSUE A LICENCE
3.1.
An Applicant whose Application meets all the requirements of this By-law
is entitled to the issuance or renewal of a Licence except where the
Licence issuer is of the opinion that one or more of the following has or
may occur:
3.1.1. Any Application or other document provided to the Licence Issuer
by or on behalf of the Applicant or Licencee contains a false
statement or provides false information.
3.1.2. The Applicant is carrying on activities that are, or would be, if
Licenced, in contravention of this By-law, any other by-law, or
federal or provincial statute.
3.1.3. The Application is not a complete Application as per Section 2.3.
3.1.4. The fees payable for the Licence has not been paid.
3.2.
In additional to and notwithstanding Section 3.1., an Applicant may be
refused to renew or issue a Licence on public property where one or
more of the following has or may occur:
3.2.1. Past conduct of the Applicant affords reasonable grounds for
belief that the issuance of a Licence would be adverse to the
public interest in respect of the health and safety of any person, a
nuisance affecting any land or person in the Town or Canada, or
the protection of any consumer.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
3.2.2. The conduct of the Applicant affords reasonable grounds for belief
that the Applicant has not carried on, or will not carry on, his or
her Mobile Canteen in accordance with law and with integrity and
honesty.
4.
INSURANCE
4.1.
The operator shall, at their own expense, prior to the commencement of
work, obtain and maintain until the termination of the contract or
otherwise stated, provide the Town with evidence of:
4.1.1. Commercial General Liability Insurance issued on an occurrence
basis for an amount of not less than $2,000,000. per
occurrence/$2,000,000. annual aggregate for any negligent acts
or omissions by the operator relating to their obligations under this
Agreement. Such insurance shall include, but is not limited to
bodily injury and property damage including loss of use; personal
injury; contractual liability; premises, property & operations; non-
owned automobile; broad form property
damage; products & completed operations; owners & contractors
protective; occurrence property damage; employees as Additional
Insured(s); contingent employers liability; tenants legal liability;
cross liability and severability of interest clause.
4.1.1.1.
Such insurance shall add the Corporation of the Town
of Gananoque as Additional Insured. This insurance
shall be non-contributing with and apply as primary and
not as excess of any insurance available to the Town.
4.1.2. Automobile liability insurance with respect to owned or leased
vehicles used directly or indirectly in the performance of the
services covering liability for bodily injury, death and damage to
property with a limit of not less than $2,000,000. inclusive for each
and every loss.
4.2.
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.1, effective January 1, 2024, the
requirement for Commercial General Liability insurance will be increased
to $5,000,000.
4.3.
The Policies shown above shall not be cancelled unless the Insurer
notifies the Town in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective
date of the cancellation. The insurance policy will be in a form and with a
company which are, in all respects, acceptable to the Town.
5.
INDEMNIFICATION
5.1.
The operator shall indemnify and hold Corporation of the Town of
Gananoque harmless from and against any liability, loss, claims,
demands, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees,
occasioned wholly or in part by any negligence or acts or omissions
whether willful or otherwise by the contractor, their officers, employees or
other persons for whom the contractor is legally responsible.
6.
GENERAL REGULATIONS:
6.1.
All Mobile Canteens shall be located on private property, unless
otherwise noted in this By-law.
6.2.
Notwithstanding Section 6.1., Mobile Canteens permitted on public
property are identified on Schedule 'B'.
6.3.
Mobile Canteens are permitted in Progressive Commercial, Gateway
Commercial or Employment lands, as per the Development Permit
By-law, as amended, or its successor with exception to the Employment
Lands identified as 400 Nalon Road or 290 Fourth Street or as otherwise
identified in this By-law.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
No Mobile Canteen shall be parked or located at any time for the purpose of
selling food in a location other than a location approved by the Town of
Gananoque at the time of issuance of the Licence with the exception of a Type
B and Type C Mobile Canteen.
6.4.
Licence holders located on publicly owned property may not operate
during the months of November to March inclusive and shall be removed
from the site no later than 10:00 PM on a nightly basis. No Mobile
Canteen shall be parked for the purpose of selling food or other
refreshments within 30 metres (98 feet) of a building containing a
restaurant or another Mobile Canteen as defined in this By-law.
6.5.
The issuance of a Licence does not act to exempt Licence holders from
the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and all Traffic and Parking
By-laws of the Town, or of the necessity for licensing and assuring that
vehicles are road worthy as provided by the provisions of the Highway
Traffic Act and other applicable legislation.
6.6.
Every Mobile Canteen shall at all times be roadworthy and shall be
Licenced by the Ministry of Transportation under the provisions of the
Highway Traffic Act.
6.7.
Additional provisions for Mobile Canteens located on public property:
6.7.1. Existing Licence holders located on publicly owned property shall
be open daily with consistent hours.
6.7.2. Mobile Canteens on public property, shall not have affixed to it
any ornaments, decoration, or any other fixture that gives it the
appearance that it is a permanent structure. Such items include,
but are not limited to lattice, plywood or any other skirts, etc.
6.8.
Food and Drink Service Containers
6.8.1. All Mobile Canteens located on private property are encouraged
to use food and/or drink containers that are accepted in blue box
(plastic/metal/glass) or green box (paper/fibre) program.
6.8.2. All Mobile Canteens located on public property shall use food
and/or drink containers that are accepted in blue box
(plastic/metal/glass) or green box (paper/fibre) program.
6.9.
Mobile Canteen - Type A:
6.9.1.
No Type A Mobile Canteen shall be located on publicly owned
property unless it is located at an approved public location as
set out in Schedule 'B'.
6.9.2.
Notwithstanding Section 6.5 of this By-law, Type A Mobile
Canteens may be located within 30 metres (98 feet) feet of a
building containing a restaurant provided written
acknowledgement is obtained from the owners of the affected
restaurant as defined in this By-law.
6.9.3.
All Type A Mobile Canteens shall obtain an approved Class I
Development Permit, meeting all of the setback requirements
of the designation in which it is located. It shall not occupy
any required parking spots required by the principle use of the
property, and shall provide, in addition to the parking
requirements for the principle use on the property, three (3)
additional parking spaces.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
6.9.4.
Additional provisions for Mobile Canteens located on public
property:
6.9.4.1.
The Licence holder shall be required to meet all
conditions of the By-law and shall not be permitted
to sell or transfer his/her Licence or as holder of the
previous year to any other person.
6.9.4.2.
Should the Town require the public property to meet
its' obligations, the use of the location may be
terminated at the end of a year without penalty to
the Town or the need to provide the owner with an
alternate location.
6.9.4.3.
Notwithstanding Section 6.5 of this By-law, if a
restaurant moves to within 30 metres (98 feet) of an
existing Type A Mobile Canteen located on public
property, the Licencee having rights to that location
shall be allowed to remain at that location until such
time as the Licencee chooses not to renew his/her
Licence. Alternate locations on public property will
not be permitted.
6.9.5.
Notwithstanding Section 6.10.1., specifically the location of
135 Water Street (Joel Stone Heritage Park):
6.9.5.1.
A Type A monthly Mobile Canteen Licence is
permitted on April 1 to October 31.
6.9.5.2.
Location of canteen is specific to the area of Kate
Street and Water Street, to be located on the
concrete pad and shall not require a Class I permit.
6.9.5.3.
Applications shall be received with a specified
timeframe as outlined in the Application.
6.9.5.4.
Applications will be selected based on a variety of
canteen types and first come, first serve basis.
6.9.5.5.
All requirements of a Licence including fees,
clearance certificates are to be submitted a
minimum of two (2) weeks prior to opening.
6.9.5.6.
It is the intent that an Applicant is permitted for the
period of one month only during a calendar year.
Should the Town not receive a complete Application
within two (2) weeks of the next month, an
Applicant may be issued an additional month(s).
6.10. Mobile Canteen - Type B:
6.10.1.
Type B Mobile Canteens may be permitted at all construction
sites in any designation provided it is not stopped in any
location for longer than is necessary to complete a sale or
sales and at no time be longer than 15 minutes.
6.10.2.
Notwithstanding Section 6.5., of this By-law, Type B Mobile
Canteens may be located within 30 metres (98 feet) feet of a
building containing a restaurant provided written
acknowledgement is obtained from the owners of the affected
restaurant as defined in this by-law or it is a construction site.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
6.11. Mobile Canteen - Type C:
6.11.1.
Type C Mobile Canteens may be permitted in any designation
provided the canteen is not stopped in any location for longer
than is necessary to complete a sale or sales and at no time
be longer than 15 minutes.
6.12. Mobile Canteen - Type D and Type E:
6.12.1.
Type D and Type E Mobile Canteen may additionally be
located on approved public locations as set out in
Schedule 'B'.
6.13. Mobile Canteen - Type F:
6.13.1.
No Type F Mobile Canteen may be located within 30 metres
(98 feet) of a building containing a grocery store, supermarket
or any other business selling fruits, vegetables and/or flowers.
6.13.2.
Notwithstanding Section 6.14.1 of this By-law, Type F Mobile
Canteens may be located within 30 metres (98 feet) of a
building containing a grocery store, supermarket or any other
business selling fruits, vegetables and/or flowers provided
written acknowledgement is obtained from the owners of the
affected restaurant as defined in this By-law.
6.13.3.
Where a Type F Mobile Canteen (Annual Licence) is located,
it is required to have a Class I under the Development Permit
By-law approved meeting all of the setback requirements of
the designation in which it is located. It shall not occupy any
parking spot required by the principle use of the property, and
shall provide in addition to the parking requirements for the
principle use on the property, three (3) additional parking
spaces.
6.13.4.
The number of permitted Licences for a Type F Mobile
Canteen Licence under Schedule A shall mean the maximum
number of canteens open at one given time and may be a
combination of annual and 30 days Licences.
6.13.4.1. Preference is given to Applicants seeking an annual
Licence.
7.
DUTIES OF THE MOBILE CANTEEN LICENCE HOLDER
7.1.
Prior to receiving a Mobile Canteen Licence, the approved Licence
holder shall, prior to opening the operation of the Mobile Canteen in the
current year, provide:
7.1.1. Proof that the vehicle and its equipment meet any requirements of
the South East Health Unit or its successor.
7.1.2. Proof that the vehicle and its equipment has been inspected by a
certified propane fitter, pursuant to the Ontario Propane Code or
its successor, presently administered by the Ministry of Consumer
and Commercial Relations, if the said vehicle is equipped with
propane-fueled appliances.
7.1.3. Proof that the vehicle and its equipment has been inspected by
the Gananoque Fire Department.
7.1.4. Such certificates to be dated not more than sixty (60) days prior to
the Application for a Licence herein.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
7.1.5. Licence holders are required to submit all necessary paperwork
identified as Section 7.1.1, 7.1.2 and 7.1.3 within thirty (30) days
of Council approval or prior to opening for the season, whichever
comes first.
7.2.
The Licence holder shall ensure:
7.2.1. That the Mobile Canteen is kept in a clean and presentable
condition and is painted in a manner satisfactory to the Town
including signs.
7.2.2. That the property on which the Mobile Canteen is located shall be
maintained in a neat and tidy condition.
7.2.3. Additional Provisions for Type A Licence holders:
7.2.3.1.
That proper and clear garbage bags are supplied by the
Licence holder and used in the refuse and debris
containers provided by the Town immediately or
adjacent the Mobile Canteen on public property. All
refuse and debris containers shall be disposed of
properly by the Town on public property.
7.2.3.2.
That the payment of an Environmental Fee be payable
to the Town for the refuse and debris containers on
public property annually as set out in the General Fees
and Rates By-law.
7.2.3.3.
That refuse and debris from Mobile Canteens on private
property shall be disposed of properly by the Licence
holder.
7.3.
Every Licence holder shall ensure that:
7.3.1 Any person operating or employed shall be adequately trained in
the safe operation of the Mobile Canteen, and;
7.3.2 Any person operating or employed shall be familiar with the
contents of this By-law
7.3.3 Any person operating or employed under the Licence holders'
control, management or supervision does not breach any of the
provisions of this By-law.
7.3.4 Every Licence holder, person operating or employed by a
Licenced Mobile Canteen shall, in carrying on his or her operation,
be properly dressed and shall be civil and well behaved to
members of the public with whom he or she is dealing.
8. NEXT-IN-LINE LIST
8.1.
The Town limits the number of Licences for each Mobile Canteen as per
Schedule 'A' attached.
8.2.
The Manager of Planning and Development shall maintain a Next-in-Line
List for all Mobile Canteen types.
8.3.
Upon a revocation of a Licence under Section 10 or a Licence of the
holder of the previous year not reapplying within the defined timelines as
per Section 2.6., the Manager of Planning and Development will contact
the interested party on the Next-in-Line List. The interested party will be
given a timeframe of two (2) weeks to respond prior to the Manager of
Planning and Development seeking the next interested party.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
8.4.
An Applicant may apply for more than one (1) Mobile Canteen type,
however, no more than one (1) Licence will be issued to one (1)
Applicant or his or her spouse.
9.
Notwithstanding Section 8.4., the two (2) existing Type A Mobile Canteen
Licences namely, Jones/Roberts will be permitted to remain until such time as
the Licences are not renewed, non-compliance under Section 10., or the Town
requires the lands as per Section 6.10.4.2.
10.
INSPECTION
10.1. Compliance approvals by agencies may be conducted at any time or
upon request by the Town.
10.2. Upon request of the Town, By-law Enforcement Officer, Chief of Police,
Medical Officer of Health or Fire Chief and or his or her designates shall
produce the Licence and any other requested documents herewith.
10.3. No Licence holder who has or is required to have a Licence under this
By-law shall obstruct, hinder the making of an inspection, or cause or
permit an inspection to be obstructed or hindered by those listed under
Section 9.1.
11.
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENCE
11.1. Any Licence issued by the Town in accordance with this By-law may be
suspended by the Manager of Planning and Development at any time if
the Licencee contravenes any provision of this By-law, any other by-law
within the Town or any federal or provincial statute including the Medical
Officer of Health.
11.2. The Manager of Planning and Development shall in writing provide the
Licence holder with the reasons for the suspension of the Licence and
indicate the Licence holder is entitled to appear before Council as
outlined in Section 11.
11.3. The Manager of Planning and Development may suspend the Licence to
allow the Licencee to rectify the contravention within twenty-four (24)
hours from the date of receipt of the notice or until such time as Council
has had an opportunity to review the suspension.
11.4. Any Licence issued by the Town may be suspended or revoked for any
contravention listed in Section 3.
11.4.1. Where a Licence is suspended or revoked on public property, the
Mobile Canteen shall be removed immediately from the public
property.
11.5. Where a Licence is suspended or revoked on private property, the
Mobile Canteen shall be closed immediately. Council has the right to
revoke a Licence issued by the Town for any contravention listed in
Section 3 or upon review of a suspension.
12.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
12.1. Where a Licence has been suspended, the Licencee may appeal the
decision to Council by filing a written correspondence detailing and/or
responding to the suspension, along with any applicable fees, with the
Clerk within ten (10) days of receipt of the revocation.
12.2. Upon receipt of a written correspondence by the Clerk, the Clerk will
schedule the hearing at the next available Council meeting.
12.3. Until such time as the hearing is to occur, the Licencee shall not operate
his/her Mobile Canteen.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
12.4. Where the hearing grants the Licencee to have his/her Licence
reinstated, the Mobile Canteen owner shall fulfill any outstanding
requirements of the Licence under this By-law prior to reopening the
operation.
12.5. Where a Licence has been revoked by Council, the Licencee shall have
the right to reapply for a new Licence in the next calendar year. The
Licencee shall follow the procedures of the waiting list as held by the
Town.
12.6. Notwithstanding Section 11.5., where a Licence has been revoked by
Council, Council is not required to issue a new Licence upon review of a
new Application and as per Section 3.
12.7. In addition to any measures that are available to the Town in this
Section, the Town shall have the right to seek any additional fees.
13.
EXEMPTIONS:
13.1. Notwithstanding any other Section in this By-law, a Licence shall not be
required for advertised special events not exceeding ten (10)
consecutive days.
13.2. Fruit, vegetable or flower stands participating in the Farmers' Market,
and set up on the days of and in the location designated by the Town as
the official location of the Farmers' Market shall be exempt from the
provisions of this By-law.
14. CONTRAVENTION:
14.1. Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall, upon
conviction, be subject to a penalty, as outlined in the provisions of the
Provincial Offences Act.
15. BY-LAW REPEALED:
15.1. Any and all by-laws or portions thereof conflicting with this By-law are
hereby repealed.
16. SHORT TITLE:
16.1. This By-law may be referred to as the "Mobile Canteen By-law".
17. EFFECTIVE DATE:
17.1. This By-law shall be in force and take effect upon its final passage.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
Schedule 'A' to By-law No. 2015-012, as amended by By-law No. 2023-047
1.
The maximum number of Licences that shall be issued in any calendar year on
public property are as follows:
1.1.
Four (4) Licences being one (1) Licence per Type A Mobile Canteen on
public property;
1.2.
Two (2) Licences being one (1) Licence per Type B Mobile Canteen;
1.3.
Two (2) Licences being one (1) Licence per Type C Mobile Canteen;
1.4.
Four (4) Licences being one (1) Licence per Type D Mobile Canteen on
public property;
1.5.
Four (4) Licences being one (1) Licence per Type E Mobile Canteen on
public property;
1.6.
Four (4) Licences being one (1) Licence per Type F Mobile Canteen on
public property.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2015-012, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
[email protected]
Schedule 'B' to By-law No. 2015-012, as amended by By-law No. 2025-054
2.
The following locations are permitted for Mobile Canteens on public property:
2.1.
Type A - Employment Lands, Gateway Commercial, Progressive
Commercial, specific Open Space and Lowertown - mixed use locations
2.1.1. One (1) Licence - 30 King Street East - Town Park
2.1.2. One (1) Licence - 600 King Street East (Lou Jefferies Complex)
2.1.3. One (1) Licence - 135 Water Street (Joel Stone Heritage Park)
2.1.3.1.
Licence shall be issued on a monthly basis as per
Section 6.10.5.
2.2.
Type D (hot) and Type E (cold) - Employment Lands, Gateway
Commercial, Progressive Commercial, specific Open Space and
Lowertown - mixed use locations
2.2.1. Two (2) cold or hot Licence - Water Street (south side from Kate
Street to Swing Bridge)
2.2.2. One (1) cold or hot Licence - King Street East/King Street West -
Memorial Park
2.2.3. One (1) cold or hot Licence - 2 King Street East - Confederation
Park
2.3.
Type F (fruit/vegetable) - Employment Lands, Gateway Commercial,
Progressive Commercial, specific Open Space and Lowertown - mixed
use locations
2.3.1. One (1) Licence - Water Street (south side from Kate Street to
Swing Bridge)
2.3.2. One (1) Licence - King Street East/King Street West - Veterans
Park
2.3.3. One (1) Licence - 2 King Street East - Confederation Park