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Orillia
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Licence
Chapter 700
Business Licensing
Chapter Index
Article 1
Interpretation
700.1.1
Adult entertainment establishment - defined
700.1.2
Adult entertainment parlour - defined
700.1.3
Adult entertainment store - defined
700.1.4
Adult goods - defined
700.1.5
Adult videotape - defined
700.1.6
Applicant - defined
700.1.7
Arterial road - defined
700.1.8
Attendant - defined
700.1.9
Auctioneer - defined
700.1.10
Business - defined
700.1.11
Chief Building Official - define
700.1.12
City - defined
700.1.13
Collector road - defined
700.1.14
Contaminant - defined
700.1.15
Council approved special event - defined
700.1.16
Disability - defined
700.1.17
Elderly - defined
700.1.18
Employee - defined
700.1.19
Exterior sign - defined
700.1.20
Fire Chief - defined
700.1.21
Hawker and Pedlar - defined
700.1.22
Ice cream cycle - defined
700.1.23
Ice cream mobile catering truck - defined
700.1.24
Intersection - defined
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Issuer of Licenses - defined
700.1.26
Keeper - defined
700.1.27
Licensed - defined
700.1.28
Licensee - defined
700.1.29
Local produce - defined
700.1.30
Minor - defined
700.1.31
Mobile catering truck - defined
700.1.32
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - defined
700.1.33
Newspaper / periodical distribution box - paid - defined
700.1.34
Newspaper / periodical distribution box - free - defined
700.1.35
Non-profit charitable organizations - defined
700.1.36
Non-profit non-charitable organizations - defined
700.1.37
Operator - defined
700.1.38
Owner - adult entertainment parlour - defined
700.1.39
Owner - defined
700.1.40
Partial nudity - defined
700.1.41
Person - defined
700.1.42
Power assisted bicycle - defined
700.1.43
Provide - defined
700.1.44
Refreshment vehicle - defined
700.1.45
Refuse - defined
700.1.46
Rent - defined
700.1.47
Residential - defined
700.1.48
Roadway - defined
700.1.49
Salvage yard - defined
700.1.50
Second-hand goods - defined
700.1.51
Services - defined
700.1.52
Services - erotic - sexual - defined
700.1.53
Sign - defined
700.1.54
Specific location daily sales - defined
700.1.55
Specified human body areas - defined
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Specified sexual activity - defined
700.1.57
Street or highway - defined
700.1.58
To provide - defined
700.1.59
Videotape - defined
Article 2
General Provisions
700.2.1
Application - in writing
700.2.2
Fee - set out
700.2.3
Fees - automatic annual fee increase - effective date
700.2.4
Licence - term
700.2.5
Licence - issue subject to requirements
700.2.6
Licence - displayed - clearly visible
700.2.7
Licence - carried - at all times
700.2.8
Inspections - required
700.2.9
Approval - required
700.2.10
Incomplete application
700.2.11
Refusal to issue licence
700.2.12
Suspension or revocation - general
700.2.13
Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation
700.2.14
Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation - requirements
700.2.15
Right to appeal
700.2.16
Incomplete application - no right to appeal
700.2.17
Content of notice of appeal
700.2.18
Written request - hearing scheduled
700.2.19
Appeal does not suspend decision
700.2.20
Deadline to appeal final
700.2.21
Fulfill outstanding requirements
700.2.22
Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter applies
700.2.23
Delivery of notice
700.2.24
Notice - last known business or residential address
700.2.25
Transfer - Licence
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Renewal - procedure
700.2.27
Fees - convenience - credit card payments
Article 3
Adult Entertainment
700.3.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
700.3.2
Age restriction - knowingly permit entry
700.3.3
Age restriction - appearance of possible violation
700.3.4
Physical contact - with attendant - prohibited
700.3.5
Signs - advertising device - restrictions
700.3.6
Location - zoning - requirement
700.3.7
Licence - limit
700.3.8
Orillia Opera House - Exemption
Article 4
Auctioneer
700.4.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
700.4.2
Auction - without Licence - prohibited
700.4.3
Licence - business address - name - displayed - on site
700.4.4
Disorder - in auction - offices - prohibited
700.4.5
Mock auction - prohibited
700.4.6
Misrepresentation - value - effects - prohibited
700.4.7
Intentionally confusing purchaser - prohibited
700.4.8
Use of persons to stimulate bidding - prohibited
700.4.9
Reserved bid announcement before bidding - required
700.4.10
Book - accounts - kept - information requirements
700.4.11
Daily Auction Licence - non-profit charitable organization - non-profit non-
charitable organization
Article 5
Hawker and Pedlar
700.5.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
700.5.2
Current Licence - required
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Fruit / Vegetable Stand - Licence required
700.5.4
Fruit / Vegetable Stand - private property permission
700.5.5
Separate Licence - required - each location
700.5.6
Operation - on private property - permission required
700.5.7
Operation - on City property - prohibited
700.5.8
Commercial - zone - Hawker and Pedlar
700.5.9
Fruit / Vegetable Stand - Commercial zone
700.5.10
Exemption
700.5.11
Owner of Business - exemption
700.5.12
Owner of business - exemption - zoning compliance
700.5.13
Special Events - exemption
Article 6
Refreshment Vehicle
700.6.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
700.6.2
Operation - on public property - street - prohibited
700.6.3
Operation - on private property - approvals - required
700.6.4
Business - name - on vehicle - clearly visible
700.6.5
Licence - separate - each vehicle - location specific
700.6.6
Inspection - vehicle - as required - upon request
700.6.7
Insurance - minimum requirement
700.6.8
Licensee - to ensure - knowledge - compliance
700.6.9
Sound producing device - soft-toned bell - only
700.6.10
Location - distance from restaurant
700.6.11
Location - private property - restriction
700.6.12
Location - exemption - J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park - Centennial Park
700.6.13
Location - exemption - Farmers' Market - BIA
700.6.14
Refuse container - clean - sanitary - requirements
700.6.15
Refuse container - accessible - to all persons
700.6.16
Vehicle - clean - sanitary - in good repair
700.6.17
Propane - vehicle - inspection - annually
700.6.18
Propane - use - fire extinguisher - requirements
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Charitable - organizations - one day sale
700.6.20
One day - Licence issued
700.6.21
Sign - charitable organization - post
Article 7
Mobile Catering Trucks
700.7.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
700.7.2
Operation - on public property - street - prohibited
700.7.3
Operation - industrial - construction site - permitted
700.7.4
Location - exemption - Orillia Farmers' Market - BIA - special event
700.7.5
Area of Operation - Private Property - Permission Required
700.7.6
Operation - time limit
700.7.7
Business - name - on vehicle - clearly visible
700.7.8
Inspection - as required - upon request
700.7.9
Driver's Licence - valid
700.7.10
Refuse containers - clean - sanitary - requirements
700.7.11
Foodstuff - wrapped - sold - individual packages
700.7.12
Preparation - date - affixed - legible
700.7.13
Beverages - containers - individual - disposable
700.7.14
Insurance - minimum requirement - applicant
700.7.15
Insurance - minimum requirement - licensee
700.7.16
Operational Plan
700.7.17
Propane - vehicle - inspection - annually
700.7.18
Propane - use - fire extinguisher - requirements
700.7.19
Area of Operation - Clean and Clear
700.7.20
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Operating Requirements
700.7.21
Location - private property - restriction
700.7.22
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Serving Customer on Roadway -
Prohibited
700.7.23
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Serving Customer - Noise Making
Device - Prohibited
700.7.24
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Signage - Lighting - Requirements
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Replacement - mobile catering truck
Article 8
Salvage Yards
700.8.1
Licence - required
700.8.2
Site plan - requirement
700.8.3
Fence - berm - requirement
700.8.4
Height of stored material - restriction
700.8.5
Control - required
700.8.6
Lighting - required
700.8.7
Contaminant - minimized
700.8.8
Liquid waste - removal - condition imposed
700.8.9
Hours of operation - condition imposed
700.8.10
Inspections - condition
Article 9
Newspaper Distribution Box - Periodical Distribution Box
700.9.1
Licence - required
700.9.2
Attached - prohibited
700.9.3
Placement - intersection - Development Services and Engineering
Department
700.9.4
Maintenance - required
700.9.5
Name of business - clearly posted
700.9.6
Business Improvement Area
Article 10
Adult Entertainment Store
700.10.1
Operation - without licence - prohibited
700.10.2
Separate licence - required - each location
700.10.3
Applicant - conditions for issuance of a licence
700.10.4
Licence - renewal - vulnerable sector screening certificate
700.10.5
Applicant - pending court cases
700.10.6
General regulations applicable to adult entertainment stores
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Location of operation
700.10.8
Location of operation - exception - renewal
700.10.9
Licence - limit
Article 11
Ice Cream Cycle
170.11.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
170.11.2
Licence - separate - each vehicle
170.11.3
Licence - limit
170.11.4
Insurance - minimum requirement - applicant
170.11.5
Insurance - minimum requirement - licensee
170.11.6
Propane - vehicle - inspection - annually
170.11.7
Propane - use - fire extinguisher - requirements
170.11.8
Operation - on public property - street - prohibited
170.11.9
Location - exemption - Orillia Farmers' Market - BIA - special event
170.11.10
Area of Operation - Private Property - Permission Required
170.11.11
Age limit - minimum 16 years of age
170.11.12
Operation - time limit
170.11.13
Business - name - on vehicle - clearly visible
170.11.14
Inspection - as required - upon request
170.11.15
Refuse containers - accessible - emptied
170.11.16
Foodstuff - wrapped - sold - individual packages
170.11.17
Preparation - date - affixed - legible
170.11.18
Beverages - container - individual - disposable
170.11.19
Area of Operation - Clean and Clear
170.11.20
Operating Requirements
170.11.21
Location - private property - restriction
170.11.22
Serving Customer - on roadway - prohibited
170.11.23
Serving Customer - Noise Making Device - Prohibited
170.11.24
Replacement - ice cream cycle
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Article 12
Enforcement
170.12.1 Fine - contravention - person - adult entertainment establishment
170.12.2
Fine - contravention - person - general
170.12.3
Hinder or obstruct
170.12.4
Obstruction - enforcement
170.12.5
Notice - unpaid licensing fine
170.12.6
Distress - unpaid licensing fines
170.12.7
Rebuttable presumption - identification
170.12.8
Entry and inspection
170.12.9
Removal of adult good or exterior sign from adult entertainment
.......establishment
170.12.10
Storage and disposal
170.12.11
Special provisions - adult entertainment establishments
170.12.12
Conflict - most restrictive prevails
170.12.13
Interpretation
170.12.14
Amended references
170.12.15
Validity
Article 13
Enactment
170.13.1
Effective date
Schedules
Schedule "A" Annual Licence Fees
Schedule "B" Threshold - Convictions
Schedule "C" Prohibited Streets
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Article 1
Interpretation
700.1.1
Adult entertainment establishment - defined
"adult entertainment establishment" means an adult entertainment parlour, or an adult
entertainment store.
700.1.2
Adult entertainment parlour - defined
"adult entertainment parlour" means any premises or part thereof in which is provided,
in pursuance of a trade, calling, business or occupation, services appealing to or
services designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations.
700.1.3
Adult entertainment store - defined
"adult entertainment store" means any premises in which is provided, in pursuance of a
trade, calling, business or occupation, adult goods to the public in which the portion of
the floor area devoted to the provision of adult goods is 5% or more, or 9.3m2 or more,
whichever is lesser, of the total floor area devoted to the provision of all merchandise
within the premises.
700.1.4
Adult goods - defined
"adult goods" means goods designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or
inclinations described as follows:
1.
Novelties, devices, or tools including but not limited to dildos, vibrators,
butt plugs and masturbatory devices designed to appeal to erotic or sexual
appetites or inclinations, but do not include contraceptives or
contraceptive devices; and
2.
Magazines, books, pictures, postcards, slides, films, adult videotapes,
phonograph records, pre-recorded magnetic tapes, or any other reading,
viewing or listening matter, the cover, container or contents of which are
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations, through the
pictorial, photographic or other graphic depiction of one or more persons
involved or engaging in a specified sexual activity or by the depiction of
specified human body areas; and
3.
Clothing and other products such as head gear, hog tie sets, chastity belts
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations, but not
including lingerie.
700.1.5
Adult videotape - defined
"adult videotape" means any videotape the container or content of which is designed to
appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations, through the pictorial, photographic or
other graphic depiction by the portrayal of one or more persons involved or engaging in
a specified sexual activity, or by the display of specified human body areas including a
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videotape classified by the Ontario Film Review Board as "restricted" with the added
information piece "adult sex film".
700.1.6
Applicant - defined
"applicant" means a person who is required to be Licensed pursuant to this Chapter or
who has made an application for a Licence to the Director of Legislative, Building,
Parking, and Transit Services and shall include a Licensee.
700.1.7
Arterial road - defined
"arterial road" means any road identified as an "arterial road" in the City's Official Plan.
700.1.8
Attendant - defined
"attendant" means any person other than a Licensed owner or operator who provides
services designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations at an adult
entertainment parlour.
700.1.9
Auctioneer - defined
"auctioneer" means any person selling or putting up for sale goods, wares, merchandise
or effects by public auction.
700.1.10
Business - defined
"business" means a trade, business or occupation and includes the sale or hire of goods
or services on an intermittent or one-time basis, the showing for the purpose of the sale or
hire of samples, patterns or specimens of any goods and any activity or thing.
700.1.11
Chief Building Official - defined
"chief building official" means the person who may, from time to time, be appointed by
Council to the position of Chief Building Official in conformity with the provisions of the
Building Code Act, S.O., 1992, Chapter 23 or his designate.
700.1.12
City - defined
"City" shall mean The Corporation of the City of Orillia, or the land within the geographic
limits of The Corporation of the City of Orillia as the context requires.
700.1.13
Collector road - defined
"collector road" means any road identified as a "collector road" in the City's Official Plan.
700.1.14
Contaminant - defined
"contaminant" shall mean any solid, liquid, gas, odour, heat, sound, vibration, radiation
or combination of any of them resulting directly or indirectly from the activities of any
person or persons that maybe expected, on reasonable grounds, to:
(a)
Impair the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made
of it;
(b)
Cause injury or damage to property or to plant or animal life;
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(c)
Cause harm or material discomfort to any person;
(d)
Adversely affect the health or impair the safety of any person; or
(e)
Render any property or plant or animal life unfit for use.
700.1.15
Council approved special event - defined
"Council approved special event" means an event approved by Council, or by authorized
staff pursuant to Chapter 251 of the City's Municipal Code - Delegated Authority.
700.1.16
Disability - defined
"disability" means a disability as defined in the Human Rights Code (Ontario), or
successor legislation.
700.1.17
Elderly - defined
"elderly" means a person sixty-five years of age or over.
700.1.18 Employee - defined
"employee" means any person working in any premises regulated under this Chapter
whether or not such person receives remuneration.
700.1.19.......Exterior sign - defined
"exterior sign" means a sign which is visible or intended to be seen from off the
premises on which the sign is located.
700.1.20
Fire Chief - defined
"fire chief" means the person who may, from time to time, be appointed by Council to
the position of Chief of the Fire Department of the City or their designate.
700.1.21 Hawker and Pedlar - defined
"hawker and pedlar" means a person who, within the City of Orillia, goes from place to
place or to a particular place with goods, wares or merchandise for sale, or who carries
and exposes samples, patterns or specimens of any goods, wares or merchandise that
are to be delivered in the municipality afterwards.
700.1.22
Ice cream cycle - defined
"ice cream cycle" means a power assisted bicycle, or manually propelled tricycle or
bicycle, from which food specifically related to ice cream, frozen desserts, or other
frozen confections including drinks are provided for sale or sold, but does not include an
ice cream mobile catering truck.
700.1.23.......Ice cream mobile catering truck - defined
"ice cream mobile catering truck" means a mobile catering truck from which desserts or
other frozen confections including drinks is provided for sale or sold.
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700.1.24
Intersection - defined
"intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the
lateral curb lines or, if none, then of the lateral boundary lines of two or more highways
which join one another at an angle, whether or not one crosses the other.
700.1.25
Issuer of Licenses - defined
"Issuer of Licenses" means the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services or designate.
700.1.26
Keeper - defined
"keeper" shall mean the proprietor or manager of a business.
700.1.27
Licensed - defined
"licensed" means to have in one's possession a valid and current licence issued under
this Chapter, and "unlicensed" has the contrary meaning. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, a person is deemed to be unlicensed if a licence is suspended,
revoked, or expired.
700.1.28
Licensee - defined
"Licensee" means a person who has been issued a Licence pursuant to this Chapter
either in the current calendar year or in a previous calendar year and shall include an
Applicant.
700.1.29
Local produce - defined
"local produce" means products grown on lands in the Province of Ontario.
700.1.30
Minor - defined
"minor" means a person under eighteen (18) years of age.
700.1.31
Mobile catering truck - defined
"mobile catering truck" means a motor vehicle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act
designed for the purpose of preparing, selling or dispensing food or drinks from the actual
vehicle, intended for the consumption by the general public.
700.1.32
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - defined
"Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means a person appointed under authority of the
Police Services Act for the purpose of enforcing City by-laws.
700.1.33
Newspaper / periodical distribution box - paid - defined
"newspaper / periodical distribution box - paid" means a unit, box, or similar device
designed to distribute or otherwise make accessible to the public, newspapers or other
periodicals by depositing a coin, token, or other payment into the unit, box or similar
device to gain access to the newspapers or periodicals contained therein.
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700.1.34
Newspaper / periodical distribution box - free - defined
"newspaper / periodical distribution box - free" means a unit, box, or similar device
designed to distribute or otherwise make accessible to the public, newspapers or other
periodicals for free.
700.1.35
Non-profit charitable organizations - defined
"non-profit charitable organizations" means whether incorporated or not, which have
objects and purposes that are exclusively and wholly charitable. The organization is
recognized by Revenue Canada as being "charitable" and it is complying with the
reporting requirements under the Charities Accounting Act or is completing a Public
Information Return under the Income Tax Act.
700.1.36
Non-profit non-charitable organizations - defined
"non-profit non-charitable organizations" means whether incorporated or not, which
have objects and purposes that are both charitable and non-charitable and that raise
money for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of
religion, culture and the arts, health and welfare and for athletic clubs and associations.
700.1.37
Operator - defined
"operator" when used in the context of an adult entertainment establishment, means a
person who alone or with others owns, operates, manages, supervises, runs or controls
an adult entertainment establishment and includes a person who is the tenant or
licensee in respect of premises which are utilized as an adult entertainment
establishment, and "operate", "operation" and other words of like import or intent shall
be given a corresponding meaning.
700.1.38
Owner - adult entertainment parlour - defined
"owner" with respect to an adult entertainment parlour, means a person who alone or
with others has the right to possess or occupy an adult entertainment parlour or actually
does possess or occupy an adult entertainment parlour and includes a lessee of an
adult entertainment parlour or of premises upon which an adult entertainment parlour is
located and "own", "ownership" and words of like import or intent shall be given a
corresponding meaning.
700.1.39
Owner - defined
"owner" means a person who has in respect of premises, an estate for life or a greater
estate, legal or equitable or leasehold estate.
700.1.40
Partial nudity - defined
"partial nudity" means less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals or
human pubic region, human buttocks or female breast below a point immediately above
the top of the areola.
700.1.41
Person - defined
"person" includes a corporation or a partnership.
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700.1.42
Power assisted bicycle - defined
"power assisted bicycle", also known as an e-bike, means a power assisted bicycle as
defined in the Highway Traffic Act.
700.1.43
Provide - defined
"provide" when used in the context of an adult entertainment store, includes sell, offer to
sell or offer for sale, by retail or otherwise, adult goods and "provided" shall be given a
corresponding meaning. When used in the context of adult videotapes, "provide" also
includes to rent, license, lease, exchange or trade such videotapes, and to offer to do
any of the foregoing, whether or not consideration is given by cost of membership,
subscription, price of admittance, or any other basis.
700.1.44
Refreshment vehicle - defined
"refreshment vehicle" means a vehicle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, or
portable unit designed for the purpose of preparing, selling or dispensing food or drinks
intended for consumption by the general public.
700.1.45
Refuse - defined
"refuse" includes food, disposable eating utensils, paper, wood, cardboard, plastic,
glass or metal products used in the preparation, serving or consumption of food or
beverages offered for sale from a mobile catering truck or refreshment vehicle.
700.1.46
Rent - defined
"rent" for the purposes of Adult Entertainment means the exchange of a sum of money
or other financial consideration for the temporary use of goods.
700.1.47
Residential - defined
"residential" means a zone category containing an "R" symbol or abbreviation within the
City's Zoning By-law, as amended.
700.1.48
Roadway - defined
"roadway" means that portion of a street improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder.
700.1.49
Salvage yard - defined
"salvage yard" shall include lands or premises whereon or wherein scrap metal, steel,
plastic, lumber or other such substances or second-hand goods, are kept or stored or
processed or fabricated or wrecked or sorted or cut, or any one or more of the foregoing
activities takes place, whether or not any of such goods or substances are made
available for sale, or for other purposes, from the said lands or premises, and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, a salvage yard shall include a wrecking yard for
automobiles, other vehicles or appliances, and a yard for the storage or sale of parts
thereof.
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Second-hand goods - defined
"second-hand goods" shall include but not limited to waste paper, rags, bones, bottles,
bicycles, automobile tires, old metal, and other scrap metal and salvage, automobiles,
furniture.
700.1.51
Services - defined
"services" includes activities, facilities, performances, exhibitions, viewings and
encounters, but does not include the exhibition of film approved under the Theatres Act.
700.1.52
Services - erotic - sexual - defined
"services appealing to or services that are designed to appeal to erotic or sexual
appetites or inclinations" for the purposes of adult entertainment includes:
(a)
services of which a principal feature or characteristic is the nudity or partial
nudity of any person; and
(b)
services in respect of which the word "nude", "naked", "topless",
"bottomless", "sexy" or any other word or any picture, symbol or
representation having like meaning or implication is used in any
advertisement.
700.1.53
Sign - defined
"sign" means any visual medium used to convey information by way of words, pictures,
graphics, emblems or symbols, or any device used for the purpose of providing
direction, information, identification, advertisement, business promotion or the
promotion of a product, activity, service or idea.
700.1.54
Specific location daily sales - defined
"specific location daily sales" means any sale that is operated by a person who sells
goods, wares or merchandise from a specific location within the City of Orillia on a
specific day, and such sales may be either direct or by way of sample or catalogue for
delivery later but does not include fruit and vegetable stands selling local produce.
700.1.55
Specified human body areas - defined
"specified human body areas" means one or more of the following: in the case of a
female person, the nipples or areolae of the breast; and in the case of male and female
persons the genitals, perineum or the buttocks.
700.1.56
Specified sexual activity - defined
"specified sexual activity" means one or more of the following: actual or simulated
sexual intercourse, masturbation, urination, defecation, ejaculation, sodomy, including
bestiality, anal intercourse, and oral sexual intercourse, direct physical stimulation of
unclothed genital organs, and flagellation or torture in the context of a sexual
relationship or activity.
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700.1.57
Street or highway - defined
"street" or "highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway,
driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or
used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between
the lateral property lines thereof."
700.1.58
To provide - defined
"to provide" when used in relation to services, includes to furnish, perform, solicit or give
such services and "providing" and "provision" have corresponding meanings.
700.1.59
Videotape - defined
"videotape" means cinematographic film, video disc, computer diskette, or any other
medium capable of producing visual images that may be viewed as moving pictures.
Article 2
General Provisions
700.2.1
Application - in writing
Every application for a Licence shall be made in writing on a form provided by
Corporate Services and the required fee shall be deposited with Corporate Services at
the time of application.
700.2.2
Fee - set out
The Licence fee for each Licence required shall be set out in Schedule "A" attached to
this Chapter. The fee for each Licence shall not be pro-rated.
700.2.3
Fees - automatic annual fee increase - effective date
Fees will be subject to an automatic 2% increase rounded to the nearest dollar effective
January 1 of each year.
700.2.4
Licence - term
Any Licence issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be for a period from January 1 to
December 31 each year.
700.2.5
Licence - issue subject to requirements
Subject to the applicant meeting the requirements of this Chapter, the Director of
Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services shall issue the said Licence.
700.2.6
Licence - displayed - clearly visible
Every Licence issued in accordance with this Chapter shall be displayed in a prominent
place and be clearly visible to the public at all times.
700.2.7
Licence - carried - at all times
Every Hawker and Pedlar - Salesperson Licence, Licensed in accordance with this
Chapter shall at all times, while carrying on business, carry the Licence with them and
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shall upon demand exhibit it to any Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer or Ontario
Provincial Police Officer.
700.2.8
Inspections - required
Every Licence applied for pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to the following
required inspections / approvals:
i)
Zoning and Building approval
ii)
Fire Department approval
iii)
Police Department approval (excluding refreshment vehicle licence)
iv)
Health Unit approval
700.2.9
Approval - required
Approvals must be received from each department / agency as set out in Section
700.2.8 before a Licence is issued.
700.2.10
Incomplete application
Where an applicant has failed to provide any fee or document required under this
Chapter for the issuance or renewal of a licence, the application shall be considered
incomplete. If the application remains incomplete after 30 days from the date the
application was submitted, the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services may issue a Notice of Incomplete Application and close the file.
700.2.11
Refusal to issue Licence
The Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services shall refuse to grant
a licence under this Chapter to any person if:
(a)
Any application or other document provided to the City by or on behalf of
the applicant contains a false statement or provides false information;
(b)
The applicant has failed to comply with the requirements of this Chapter or
other applicable By-laws of the City or of any Local Board thereof, or of
any Statute, Order-in-Council, or Regulation of the Provincial Legislature
or the Parliament of Canada, or of any Agency, Board of Commission
thereof, in, upon or in connection with the applied for licensed activity of
the business or premise, facilities, equipment, vehicles and other property
used or kept for hire in connection with the licensed activity;
(c)
The Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services
determines that the issuing of the licence would be contrary to the public
interest;
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(d)
The applicant has any outstanding fine imposed under the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33, as amended, or successor
legislation, for the contravention of any provision of this Chapter or any
other municipal By-law or Provincial Statute where such fine is associated
with an offence arising out of the conduct, operation or activity within or in
conjunction with such business.
700.2.12
Suspension or revocation - general
The Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services shall suspend or
revoke a licence for any one or more of the grounds listed in Section 700.2.11.
700.2.13
Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation
After a decision is made by the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services to refuse, suspend or revoke a licence, written notice of that decision shall be
given forthwith to the applicant or licensee.
700.2.14
Written notice - refusal, suspension or revocation - requirements
The written notice to be given under Section 700.2.13 shall:
(a)
Set out the grounds for the decision;
(b)
Give reasonable particulars of the grounds for the decision;
(c)
Be signed by the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services; and
(d)
State that the applicant or licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Tribunal
if the applicant or licensee delivers to the City Clerk within fifteen 15 days
after the notice is served, a notice in writing that adheres with Section
700.2.17, requesting a hearing by the Tribunal accompanied by an appeal
fee of $50.
700.2.15
Right to appeal
The applicant or licensee may appeal the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and
Transit Services' decision to refuse, suspend, revoke or to impose any condition on a
licence to the Tribunal by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk, within
fifteen 15 days following the receipt of written notice of the Director of Legislative,
Building, Parking, and Transit Services' decision.
700.2.16
Incomplete application - no right to appeal
The issuance of a Notice of Incomplete Application is not a statutory power of decision
and is not subject to appeal to the Tribunal.
700.2.17
Content of notice of appeal
Where an applicant or licensee requests a hearing before the Tribunal, the notice of
appeal shall be in writing to the City Clerk and shall include:
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(a)
The original signature of the applicant, or representative;
(b)
The reasons in support of the appeal;
(c)
The applicant's address, telephone number and, where available, fax
number;
(d)
The name, address, and telephone number of any agent, representative,
or lawyer representing the applicant.
700.2.18
Written request - hearing scheduled
On receipt of a written request for a hearing from the applicant or licensee, the City
Clerk, through the Tribunal Coordinator shall schedule a hearing of the Tribunal and
give reasonable notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing in accordance
with Chapter 117 of the Municipal Code - Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter.
700.2.19
Appeal does not suspend decision
The filing of an appeal does not operate to suspend the Director of Legislative, Building,
Parking, and Transit Services' decision.
700.2.20
Deadline to appeal final
The decision of the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services 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 Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services' decision. A notice of appeal is ineffectual to create a right to a hearing unless
it is received by the City Clerk on or before the appeal deadline.
700.2.21
Fulfill outstanding requirements
Where the Tribunal has ordered that a licence be granted, reinstated, 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 Chapter.
700.2.22
Licensing Appeal Tribunal Chapter applies
The provisions of Chapter 117 of the Municipal Code - Licensing Appeal Tribunal
Chapter apply to any appeal that is made under this article.
700.2.23
Delivery of notice
Any written notice given under this Chapter 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, email or faxed document, the day of
delivery; and
(c)
Where more than one method of delivery is used, the operative receipt
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date for the calculation of the time for an appeal is the latest of the
possible receipt dates.
700.2.24
Notice - last known business or residential address
Where any written notice is mailed under this Chapter, it is sufficient to use the
applicant's or licensee's last known business or residential address.
700.2.25
Transfer - Licence
No Licence issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be transferable unless such
transfer is approved by Council.
700.2.26
Renewal - procedure
Every licensee shall re-apply as set out in this Chapter one month prior to the expiry of
the said Licence by filling out the appropriate application form.
700.2.27
Fees - convenience - credit card payments
A 2.4% convenience fee shall be charged for the use of credit cards for online payments
processed by the City's Merchant Services Payment Processor.
Article 3
Adult Entertainment
700.3.1
Operation - without - prohibited
No person shall own or operate or permit the operation of an adult entertainment parlour
within the corporate limits of the City of Orillia unless the owner is Licensed to do so in
accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
700.3.2
Age restriction - knowingly permit entry
No owner or operator or any person carrying on or engaged in the trade, calling, business
or occupation of an adult entertainment parlour shall knowingly permit an individual under
the age of 18 years to enter or remain in the adult entertainment parlour or any part
thereof.
700.3.3
Age restriction - appearance of possible violation
No owner or operator or any person carrying on or engaged in the trade, calling, business
or occupation of an adult entertainment parlour shall permit an individual who appears to
be under the age of 18 years to enter or remain in the adult entertainment parlour or any
part thereof.
700.3.4
Physical contact - with attendant - prohibited
No owner or operator or any person carrying on or engaged in the trade, calling, business
or occupation of an adult entertainment parlour shall knowingly permit any attendant,
while providing services as an attendant, to touch, or to be touched by, or have physical
contact with any other person in any manner whatsoever involving any part of that
person's body.
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700.3.5
Signs - advertising device - restrictions
No owner or operator of an adult entertainment parlour shall place or permit to be placed
any sign or any other advertising device, on any land and premises occupied by an adult
entertainment parlour, save and except a sign or any other advertising device containing
the words "adult entertainment parlour" and the name under which the business is
operated provided that such name does not include any of the following words: "nude",
"naked", "topless", "bottomless", "sexy" or any other word or any picture, symbol or
representation having like meaning or implication which is used in any advertisement.
700.3.6
Location - zoning - requirement
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, no person shall own or operate an
adult entertainment parlour within the corporate limits of the City of Orillia unless it is
located within a Special Purpose Commercial (C3) zone as defined by Restricted Area
By-law 2005-72 of The Corporation of the City of Orillia and unless the building in which
the adult entertainment parlour is located is a distance of at least 600 feet from the
nearest boundary of a Heritage Residential (HR) zone, First Density Residential (R1)
zone, Second Density Residential (R2) zone, Third Density Residential (R3) zone, Fourth
Density Residential (R4) zone, First Density Multiple Residential (RM1) zone, Second
Density Multiple Residential (RM2) zone, Residential Mobile Home (RMH) zone as
defined by the said Restricted Area By-law as amended.
700.3.7
Licence - limit
The maximum number of Adult Entertainment Licenses that may be issued at any one
time is two.
700.3.8
Orillia Opera House - Exemption
That the provisions set out in Article 3 of this Chapter shall not apply to the Orillia Opera
House which operates as a performing arts venue within the City of Orillia.
Article 4
Auctioneer
700.4.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
No auctioneer or person shall operate, maintain or engage in the business, trade or
occupation of an auctioneer within the City without first having obtained an Auctioneer's
Licence to do so.
700.4.2
Auction - without Licence - prohibited
No auctioneer or person shall sell or put up for sale goods, wares, merchandise or effects
by auction within the City without first having obtained an Auctioneer's Licence.
700.4.3
Licence - business address - name - displayed - on site
Every person who exercises the business, trade or occupation of an auctioneer shall, at
the place of each auction, prominently display his or her Auctioneer's Licence, his or her
name and business address and shall, on all public business, include such name and
business address in the advertisement.
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700.4.4
Disorder - in auction - offices - prohibited
No auctioneer shall permit any disorder in his or her auction room or offices.
700.4.5
Mock auction - prohibited
No auctioneer shall conduct or permit to be conducted any mock auction.
700.4.6
Misrepresentation - value - effects - prohibited
No auctioneer shall knowingly make or permit to be made any misrepresentation as to the
nature, content, quantity or value of any goods, wares, merchandise or effects that may
be offered for sale.
700.4.7
Intentionally confusing purchaser - prohibited
No auctioneer shall do anything that is calculated to, or which may reasonably have the
effect of confusing a purchaser as to the amount paid for any article or articles.
700.4.8
Use of persons to stimulate bidding - prohibited
No auctioneer shall avail themself 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.
700.4.9
Reserved bid announcement before bidding - required
No auctioneer shall sell or put up for sale by auction any goods, wares, merchandise or
effects on a reserved bid basis without first advertising the fact of such a reserve bid prior
to the auction and as well as announcing clearly to those in attendance at the auction the
fact of such reserve bid.
700.4.10
Book - accounts - kept - information requirements
Every person who exercises the business, trade or occupation of an auctioneer shall
keep proper books of account of the business transacted by them as an auctioneer. The
books shall give the names and addresses of the owner of the goods, wares, or
merchandise to be sold, the description of the same, the price for which the same may be
sold, the names and addresses of the persons purchasing such goods, wares or
merchandise or any portion thereof, and the sale price, and the auctioneer shall, after the
sale of the same, or any portion thereof, account for the proceeds and pay the same to
the person or persons entitled to such proceeds, less the auctioneer's proper and legal
commission and charges. The auctioneer shall, in case no sale is made of such goods,
on payment of his or her proper costs and charges, return such goods to the person or
persons entitled to receive the same on proper demand being made thereof.
700.4.11
Daily Auction Licence - non-profit charitable organization - non-profit
non-charitable organization
Every person / organization conducting an auction on behalf of a non-profit charitable
organization or non-profit non-charitable organization must obtain a Daily Auction
Licence.
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Article 5
Hawker and Pedlar
700.5.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
No hawker and pedlar shall go from place to place or to a particular place within the City
of Orillia, with goods, wares or merchandise for sale, or carry and expose samples,
patterns or specimens of any goods, wares or merchandise that are to be delivered in the
municipality afterwards without having first obtained from the City of Orillia a Licence.
700.5.2
Current Licence - required
No hawker and pedlar shall operate a specific location daily sale, unless he or she holds
a current Licence, which Licence is to be known as a "pedlars and hawkers - specific
location daily sales Licence."
700.5.3
Fruit / Vegetable Stand - Licence required
Every owner / operator of a fruit and vegetable stand shall obtain a Licence for each
location to sell local produce only.
700.5.4
Fruit / Vegetable Stand - private property permission
Every owner / operator of a fruit and vegetable stand shall not sell local produce without
first obtaining written permission of the private property owner.
700.5.5
Separate Licence - required - each location
The applicant shall take out a separate Licence for each location where goods, wares,
merchandise or local produce are sold from and the applicant shall operate only in the
location set out in the Licence.
700.5.6
Operation - on private property - permission required
No hawker and pedlar shall operate a specific location daily sale from a specific location
without the written permission of the private property owner.
700.5.7
Operation - on City property - prohibited
No hawker and pedlar, fruit / vegetable owner / operator shall operate a specific location
daily sale or a fruit and vegetable stand on City of Orillia property.
700.5.8
Commercial - zone - Hawker and Pedlar
Every hawker and pedlar operating a specific location daily sale shall be permitted in a
commercial zone only.
700.5.9
Fruit / Vegetable Stand - Commercial zone
Every owner / operator of a fruit and vegetable stand shall operate in a commercial zone
only.
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700.5.10
Exemption
No person / organization shall be required to obtain a Licence in accordance with Article 5
if the goods, wares or merchandise are being sold on behalf of a non-profit charitable
organization or a non-profit non-charitable organization.
700.5.11
Owner of Business - exemption
No owner of a business, operating in the City of Orillia shall be required to obtain a
Licence in accordance with Article 5; if the goods, wares, merchandise, and / or fruit and
vegetables being sold are such that are offered for sale in the aforementioned business
premise and if such items are sold on the property owned / occupied by the said
business.
700.5.12
Owner of business - exemption - zoning compliance
In addition to the exemption set out in Section 700.5.11, every owner of a business
must comply with the City of Orillia Zoning By-law.
700.5.13
Special Events - exemption
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to Hawker and Pedlars who are operating
in conjunction with any Council approved special event.
Article 6
Refreshment Vehicle
700.6.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
No person shall operate or maintain a refreshment vehicle within the municipality without
first having obtained a Licence to do so.
700.6.2
Operation - on public property - street - prohibited
No person shall operate or maintain a refreshment vehicle on any public property,
highway or road allowance within the municipality, unless authorized by resolution of
Council.
700.6.3
Operation - on private property - approvals - required
A licensee may operate or maintain a refreshment vehicle on private property, in which
case the licensee must obtain the prior written authorization from the property owner,
receive the written approval of the Simcoe County District Health Unit and adhere to their
regulations.
700.6.4
Business - name - on vehicle - clearly visible
Every vehicle shall have posted or painted, in a contrasting colour, on both side panels, in
clearly visible letters, the name of the business.
700.6.5
Licence - separate - each vehicle - location specific
Every owner shall take out a separate Licence for each refreshment vehicle owned and
operated by him or her, and such vehicle is required to operate only in the location set out
on the Licence.
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700.6.6
Inspection - vehicle - as required - upon request
Every licensee shall at his or her own expense, whenever required to do so by the
municipality, bring such vehicle to any person designated by the municipality for
inspection.
700.6.7
Insurance - minimum requirement
All refreshment vehicle owners shall carry a minimum of $2,000,000 comprehensive
general liability insurance and shall furnish proof of this coverage satisfactory to the
municipality prior to being Licensed.
700.6.8
Licensee - to ensure - knowledge - compliance
Every licensee shall ensure that each operator or employee is made familiar with the
contents of this Chapter and shall not permit any operator under his or her control,
management, supervision or direction to breach any of the provisions of this Chapter.
700.6.9
Sound producing device - soft-toned bell - only
No vehicle shall be equipped with any sounding device for attracting attention other than
a soft-toned bell or chime.
700.6.10
Location - distance from restaurant
A refreshment vehicle shall not be located for the purpose of selling refreshments within
300 feet (90 meters) of another restaurant.
700.6.11
Location - private property - restriction
A refreshment vehicle may locate on private property where a restaurant is already
operating, provided written permission of the restaurant proprietor is obtained, and also
provided the refreshment vehicle is still not located within 300 feet (90 meters) of any
other property where a restaurant is located.
700.6.12
Location - exemption - J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park - Centennial Park
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any refreshment vehicle located at J.B.
Tudhope Memorial Park or Centennial Park that is operating under a lease issued by the
City's Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
700.6.13
Location - exemption - Farmers' Market - BIA
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to refreshment vehicles which are:
(a)
located on the Market Square Municipal Parking Lot on Saturdays during
the Farmers' Market;
(b)
located in the Business Improvement Area during special events authorized
by Council;
(c)
operated in conjunction with any Council approved special event.
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700.6.14
Refuse container - clean - sanitary - requirements
Every licensee shall ensure that every refreshment vehicle is equipped with:
(a)
A metal refuse container with a self-closing lid, and such container shall be
kept in a clean and sanitary condition and emptied at least once daily; and
(b)
A disposable litter container which shall be replaced at least once daily; and
such containers shall be used for the disposal of all refuse.
700.6.15
Refuse container - accessible - to all persons
Every licensee shall ensure that every refuse container is located in such a position on
the vehicle so as to be easily accessible by the person making purchases.
700.6.16
Vehicle - clean - sanitary - in good repair
Every licensee shall ensure that the vehicle and all parts and equipment for use in the
dispensing of refreshments are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and at all
times in good repair.
700.6.17
Propane - vehicle - inspection - annually
Every licensee shall ensure that where a vehicle uses propane or natural gas, the vehicle
is inspected and certified at the time of application and on an annual basis by an
authorized inspector, and such certification shall be filed with the City annually, and at the
time of application, or as may be required.
700.6.18
Propane - use - fire extinguisher - requirements
Every licensee shall ensure that where a vehicle uses propane or natural gas, a
minimum 2 A 10 BC fire extinguisher or other such extinguisher as required by the Fire
Chief shall be mounted on the vehicle and the operator of such vehicle shall be
knowledgeable in the proper use of such fire extinguisher.
700.6.19
Charitable - organizations - one day sale
Every person / organization wanting to operate a refreshment vehicle for the purposes of
a one-day sale may apply for a one-day Licence in accordance with the provisions of this
Chapter.
700.6.20
One day - Licence issued
Every person / organization applying for a Licence as set out in Section 700.6.19 must
satisfy the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services that all proceeds
will be donated to a non-profit charitable organization or non-profit non-charitable
organization.
700.6.21
Sign - charitable organization - post
Every person / organization issued a one-day Licence shall clearly post a sign advising
what non-profit charitable organization or non-profit non-charitable organization is
benefiting from the sale of the refreshments.
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Article 7
Mobile Catering Trucks
700.7.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
No person shall operate or maintain a mobile catering truck within the City without
first obtaining a Licence to do so.
700.7.2
Operation - on public property - street - prohibited
No person shall operate a mobile catering truck on any public property or highway
within the City, unless specifically authorized by Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
a licensee may use public streets or highways within the City only to get from location to
location, or to operate an ice cream mobile catering truck thereon subject to complying
with the requirements set out in Article 7.
700.7.3
Operation - industrial - construction site - permitted
A licensee of a mobile catering truck shall operate or maintain a mobile catering truck
on privately owned industrial sites, commercial areas and construction sites only.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a licensee may operate or maintain an ice cream
mobile catering truck on a street subject to complying with the requirements set out in
Article 7.
700.7.4
Location - exemption - Orillia Farmers' Market - BIA - special
event
Notwithstanding sections 700.7.1 and 700.7.2, the provisions of Article 7 shall not
apply to mobile catering trucks which are:
(a)
Located on City property during the Orillia Farmers' Market;
(b)
Located in the Business Improvement Area during special events
authorized by Council;
(c)
Operated in conjunction with any Council approved special event.
700.7.5
Area of Operation - Private Property - Permission Required
No person shall operate or maintain a mobile catering truck on private property without
the express written permission of the owner, or his / her authorized agent.
700.7.6
Operation - time limit
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall ensure that the truck does not remain at
any location for longer than a 30 minute period.
700.7.7
Business - name - on vehicle - clearly visible
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall ensure that the vehicle displays in a
contrasting colour on both side panels, in clear visible letters, the name of the
business.
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700.7.8
Inspection - as required - upon request
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall, at the licensee's expense, whenever
required to do so by the Issuer of Licences, bring the mobile catering truck to any
person designated by the Issuer of Licences for inspection.
700.7.9
Driver's Licence - valid
All licensees of a mobile catering truck shall furnish a valid driver's Licence prior to being
Licensed and shall keep a valid driver's Licence during the operation of a mobile
catering truck and the term of the Licence.
700.7.10
Refuse containers - clean - sanitary - requirements
Every licensee shall ensure that every mobile catering truck is equipped with:
(a)
A metal refuse container with a self-closing lid, and such container shall
be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and emptied at least once daily;
and
(b)
Disposable litter container which shall be replaced at least once daily; and
such containers shall be used for the disposal of all refuse.
700.7.11
Foodstuff - wrapped - sold - individual packages
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall ensure that all foodstuff is wrapped or
sold in individual packages.
700.7.12
Preparation - date - affixed - legible
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall ensure that the date of preparation is
clearly and legibly marked on or affixed to the wrapper of all sandwiches or
prepackaged foodstuffs sold from the vehicle.
700.7.13
Beverages - containers - individual - disposable
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall ensure that beverages are only sold in
individual disposable containers.
700.7.14
Insurance - minimum requirement - applicant
Every applicant for a Licence to operate or maintain a mobile catering truck shall
furnish proof of the insurance coverage in section 700.7.15 satisfactory to the Issuer of
Licences prior to being Licensed in the form of a Certificate of Insurance.
700.7.15
Insurance - minimum requirement - licensee
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall obtain and maintain while licensed under
this Chapter the following minimum insurance requirements:
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(1) Commercial General Liability
(a)
Commercial General Liability insurance subject to limits of not less than
two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) inclusive per occurrence and in the
aggregate for bodily injury, and damage to property including loss of use,
that includes:
(i)
products and completed operations coverage with limits of not less
than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence;
(ii)
blanket contractual liability with limits of not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence; and
(iii) cross liability and severability of interest provision.
(b)
Non-owned automobile coverage with limits of not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence;
(c)
An endorsement to provide the City no less than thirty 30 days prior
written notice, from the insurer, of any change or cancellation;
(d)
Where the mobile catering truck has been granted permission to operate
on City property, "The Corporation of the City of Orillia" shall be named or
included as an additional insured; and
(2) Automobile Liability Insurance
(a)
Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death
and damage to property;
(b)
Non-owned automobile coverage with limits of not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence; and
(c)
An endorsement to provide the City no less than 30 days prior written
notice, from the insurer, of any change or cancellation.
700.7.16
Operational Plan
Every applicant for a mobile catering truck licence shall file with the Issuer of Licences
an operational plan indicating plans for signage and waste management including
disposal of grease and grey water. The operational plan shall include, but is not limited
to: number and type of recycling and waste receptacles, name and address of the
location where grease and grey water will be properly disposed and a letter from the
owner of the said facility, should it not be accessible to the public.
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700.7.17
Propane - vehicle - inspection - annually
Every licensee shall ensure that where a mobile catering truck uses propane or natural
gas, the vehicle is inspected and certified at the time of application and on an annual
basis by an authorized inspector, and such certification shall be filed with the City
annually, and at the time of application, or as may be required.
700.7.18
Propane - use - fire extinguisher - requirements
Every licensee shall ensure that where a mobile catering truck uses propane or natural
gas, a minimum 2 A 10 BC fire extinguisher or other such extinguisher as required by
the Fire Chief shall be mounted on the vehicle and the operator of such vehicle shall be
knowledgeable in the proper use of such fire extinguisher.
700.7.19 ......Area of Operation - Clean and Clear
Every licensee of a mobile catering truck shall ensure:
(a)
The surrounding area is kept clean and clear of refuse during the hours of
operation of the mobile catering truck; and
(b)
Refuse receptacles are removed, together with all refuse collected in the
receptacles or in the surrounding area upon departure of the mobile
catering truck.
700.7.20
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Operating Requirements
Every licensee of an ice cream mobile catering truck shall ensure that the vehicle is not
operated at any time:
(a)
After sunset and before sunrise;
(b)
On any portion of a street while located within 15 metres of an intersection;
(c)
On any portion of a street located within the downtown area as set out
in Schedule "C" of this Chapter;
(d)
On any portion of an arterial or collector road;
(e)
Within 90 metres of any park or school measured along the most direct
route from the nearest point of the park or school property boundary to the
nearest point on the ice cream mobile catering truck;
(f)
Within 90 metres of any restaurant or convenience store measured along
the most direct route from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the
restaurant or convenience store to the nearest point on the ice cream
mobile catering truck; or
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(g)
Within 90 metres of any refreshment vehicle measured along the most
direct route from the nearest point of the refreshment vehicle to the
nearest point on the ice cream mobile catering truck.
700.7.21
Location - private property - restriction
Notwithstanding section 700.7.20 (f) or (g), an ice cream mobile catering truck may
operate on private property within 90 metres of where a restaurant, refreshment
vehicle, or convenience store is already operating, provided written permission of the
restaurant, refreshment vehicle, or convenience store proprietor is obtained, and also
provided the truck is still not located within 90 metres of any restaurant, refreshment
vehicle, or convenience store that is located on any other property.
700.7.22
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Serving Customer on Roadway -
Prohibited
Every licensee of an ice cream mobile catering truck shall ensure that no food or drink
is provided for sale or sold to any person who is standing on a roadway.
700.7.23
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Serving Customer - Noise Making
Device - Prohibited
Every licensee of an ice cream mobile catering truck shall ensure that no food or drink
is provided for sale or sold to any person who is standing on any portion of a street
while any noise making device is activated.
700.7.24
Ice Cream Mobile Catering Truck - Signage - Lighting -
Requirements
Every licensee of an ice cream mobile catering truck shall ensure that the vehicle is
equipped and maintained with a:
(a)
"WATCH FOR CHILDREN" warning sign in readily legible black letters at
least 15 centimeters high on a yellow background that is affixed to the
rear exterior of the ice cream mobile catering truck and plainly visible in
its entirety at all times;
(b)
Minimum of two (2) amber lights on top, placed as to be readily visible by
a person 1.5 meters in height standing 1.2 meters in front of or behind
the vehicle, that flash when the ice cream mobile catering truck stops to
provide for sale or sell any dessert, or other frozen confection including a
drink; and
(c)
A mirror system which makes it possible for the driver of the ice cream
mobile catering truck to complete a 360 degree visual inspection of the
area around the truck while sitting in the driver's seat.
700.7.25
Replacement - mobile catering truck
Where a person holds a valid licence under Article 7 for the current year and
where such person certifies that the mobile catering truck has been removed from
service and is being replaced by another vehicle to be operated as a mobile catering
truck, and upon submission of:
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(a)
A duly completed application form;
(b)
Any other required inspections, approvals, or documents as required by
this Chapter; and
(c)
Payment of an administrative fee as set out in Schedule "A" of this
Chapter, a licence may be re-issued by the Issuer of Licences for the
replacement vehicle.
Article 8
Salvage Yards
700.8.1
Licence - required
No person shall operate or keep a salvage yard within the City of Orillia without first
obtaining a Licence to do so.
700.8.2
Site plan - requirement
In the case of an application for a Salvage Yard Licence, where the City has enacted a
site plan control by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 41 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, which would apply to the lands and premises set forth
in the application, the applicant shall provide a copy of the required site plan agreement to
the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services along with the
application for the Licence.
700.8.3
Fence - berm - requirement
Unless otherwise specified in a site plan agreement referred to in Section 700.8.2 of this
Chapter, no person shall operate a salvage yard unless that part of the yard used for the
keeping, storing, processing, fabricating, wrecking, sorting, cutting or selling of any of the
substances referred to in Section 700.1.29 of this Chapter, or any second-hand goods, is
totally enclosed by a fence and / or berm no less than eight (8) feet and no more than
twelve (12) feet in height, of a quality and material approved by the General Manager of
Development Services and Engineering or their designate, which fence and / or berm
shall, at all times during the currency of any Licence issued under this Chapter, be kept
in good repair and free from any kind of hazard.
700.8.4
Height of stored material - restriction
No owner or keeper of a salvage yard shall, after the coming into effect of this Chapter,
place any of the substances referred to in Section 700.1.29 of this Chapter, or any
second-hand goods, whether for storage or otherwise, or permit any such substances or
second-hand goods to become so placed or stored, within an area five (5) metres inside
of the fence required by Section 700.8.3 so as to cause any such material to be stored or
piled to a height higher than one (1) foot below the height of the fence erected in
compliance with that section or pursuant to a site plan agreement referred to in Section
700.8.2 of this Chapter.
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700.8.5
Control - required
Every owner or keeper of a salvage yard shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the
control and minimization of:
(i)
Litter in and around the salvage yard;
(ii)
Dust in the salvage yard and on the roadways in its immediate vicinity;
(iii)
The presence of rodents and other pests;
(iv)
Unnecessary noise caused by machinery or equipment and noise disturbing
to members of the public;
(v)
Harmful and other negative effects upon the quality of life of inhabitants in
the vicinity of the salvage yard.
700.8.6
Lighting - required
Lighting shall be installed, maintained and used in every salvage yard in a manner
sufficient to protect the health and safety of persons within the salvage yard, and those
coming to or leaving such yard.
700.8.7
Contaminant - minimized
No goods, substances, or materials containing one or more contaminants or likely to
contain such contaminants shall be brought on to the salvage yard property or dealt with
by a licensee, unless all steps are taken by the owner or keeper, necessary to control and
minimize the potentially harmful effects of any such contaminants.
700.8.8
Liquid waste - removal - condition imposed
A condition may be imposed upon the issuing of a Licence, that a schedule or specified
time periods be adhered to by a licensee for ensuring the regular, timely and safe removal
of any liquid wastes which are contaminants from the salvage yard property.
700.8.9
Hours of operation - condition imposed
A condition may be imposed upon the issuing of a Licence, such requirements as to
hours of operation of a salvage yard as are deemed appropriate to prevent a nuisance to
surrounding residents and users of land, and as are agreed upon by the applicant as a
condition upon the issuing of the Licence.
700.8.10
Inspections - condition
It shall be a condition of every Licence issued under this Chapter that any person duly
authorized by Council may at all reasonable times inspect any places or premises or part
thereof used for the carrying on of any salvage yard business which is Licensed or
required to be Licensed under this Chapter and any such person so authorized may
inspect the books, records or other documents of the licensee relating to such trade,
calling, business or occupation in conjunction with the regulation thereof.
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Article 9
Newspaper Distribution Box - Periodical Distribution Box
700.9.1
Licence - required
No person shall place a newspaper distribution box or a periodical distribution box on
public property without first having obtained a Licence to do so.
700.9.2
Attached - prohibited
No person shall affix, attach or secure in any way any newspaper distribution box or
periodical distribution box to the boulevard or any tree, pole, post, building structure or
object unless authorized by the City of Orillia.
700.9.3
Placement - intersection - Development Services and Engineering
Department
The City of Orillia Development Services and Engineering Department must approve
every applicant requesting a Licence to place a newspaper distribution box or a periodical
distribution box on or near an intersection
700.9.4
Maintenance - required
All newspaper distribution boxes or periodical distribution boxes shall be maintained to
include but not limited to:
(i)
Free and clear of any graffiti;
(ii)
Free and clear from chipped paint and rust.
700.9.5
Name of business - clearly posted
All newspaper distribution boxes and periodical distribution boxes shall have clearly
posted the name of the newspaper or periodical.
700.9.6
Business Improvement Area - permitted locations only
Within the Business Improvement Area as defined by Chapter 100 of the City of Orillia
Municipal Code, newspaper distribution boxes or periodical distribution boxes shall be
permitted in the following locations only:
1.
South east side of Mississaga Street east of Front Street (at the LCBO) - all
Newspaper / Periodical Distribution Boxes.
2.
Peter Street west side, beside Royal Bank Business Centre - paid
Newspaper / Periodical Distribution Boxes.
3.
Peter Street South, west side in front of Copy Xpress - free Newspaper /
Periodical Distribution Boxes.
4.
Peter Street South, east side in front of Royal Bank Personal Banking - free
Newspaper / Periodical Distribution Boxes.
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5.
North east corner of West Street at Mississaga Street - all Newspaper /
Periodical Distribution Boxes.
Article 10
Adult Entertainment Store
700.10.1
Operation - without licence - prohibited
No person shall operate or permit the operation of an adult entertainment store within
the City without first having obtained a licence to do so.
700.10.2 Separate licence - required - each location
A separate licence shall be obtained for each adult entertainment store.
700.10.3 Applicant - conditions for issuance of a licence
Any applicant for an adult entertainment store licence shall:
(a)
Be eighteen (18) years of age or over; and
(b)
File an original vulnerable sector screening certificate and, if applicable,
fingerprint documentation and a list of criminal convictions and / or
conditional and absolute discharges from a police enforcement agency or
other duly appointed agency, confirming that the applicant does not have
any conviction for an offence set out in Schedule "B" of this Chapter that
would require the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services to refuse to grant a licence. The said certificate and, if applicable,
fingerprint documentation shall be dated within 90 days of the date of the
receipt of the application for licence by the Director of Legislative, Building,
Parking, and Transit Services.
700.10.4
Licence - renewal - vulnerable sector screening certificate
Despite Section 700.10.3(b), a vulnerable sector screening certificate shall not be
required from an applicant who is renewing their licence under this Chapter, provided
the applicant renews in consecutive years. Notwithstanding the waiving of the
vulnerable sector screening certificate, a criminal record certificate dated within 90 days
of the date of receipt of the application for licence shall be required from an applicant
who is renewing their licence as described in this section.
700.10.5 Applicant - pending court cases
In the course of an application, the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services may inquire into pending court cases relating to those offences set out in
Schedule "B" of this Chapter and issue a conditional licence for a limited period of time
to coincide with the anticipated court date dealing with the matter. Withholding the fact
of a pending court case from the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit
Services is a ground for the refusal to issue, or the suspension of, a licence.
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700.10.6 General regulations applicable to adult entertainment stores
Every holder of an adult entertainment store licence shall:
(a)
Post and keep posted at every entrance to the adult entertainment store, a
sign sufficient to indicate clearly to any person approaching or entering the
store, that no person under the age of 18 years is permitted to enter or
remain in the store or any part thereof;
(b)
Ensure that no minor including an employee of the adult entertainment
store is permitted to enter or remain in the adult entertainment store;
(c)
Ensure that no adult goods are provided to any minor from the adult
entertainment store;
(d)
Ensure that no adult goods or any container or other printed material or
visual image which reveals specified human body areas or a specified
sexual activity, is displayed so that it may be viewed from outside the adult
entertainment store;
(e)
Ensure that any exterior sign for the adult entertainment store does not:
(i)
contain the words "nude", "naked", "topless", "bottomless", "sexy" or
any other word, picture, symbol or representation having like
meaning or implication designed to appeal to erotic or sexual
appetites or inclinations;
(ii)
use text or pictorial representations of any specified human body
area; or
(iii)
portray nudity or sexually suggestive poses or any content
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations;
(f)
Ensure that no adult videotape is played or previewed for public view
within the adult entertainment store;
(g)
Ensure that no private room, or area enclosed or partitioned by any wall
within the adult entertainment store is used to permit a customer to view or
sample any adult goods; and
(h)
Ensure that the adult entertainment store does not provide the services of
an adult entertainment parlour unless the adult entertainment store is also
licensed as an adult entertainment parlour pursuant to Article 3 of this
Chapter.
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700.10.7
Location of operation
No person shall operate or permit the operation of an adult entertainment store within
90 metres measured in a continuous path over the shortest distance of any:
(a)
Lands zoned residential by the City's Zoning By-law;
(b)
Place of worship, licensed child day care centre, or school as defined by
the Education Act or any successor legislation; and
(c)
Other adult entertainment store, or adult entertainment parlour.
700.10.8
Location of operation - exception - renewal
Notwithstanding Section 700.10.7, the Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and
Transit Services shall not refuse to grant or renew a licence by reason only of the
location of the adult entertainment store if the said store was being lawfully carried on at
that location on or before December 11, 2017 so long as it continues to be carried on at
that location.
700.10.9
Licence - limit
The maximum number of adult entertainment store licences which may be issued at any
one time shall be limited to two.
Article 11
Ice Cream Cycle
700.11.1
Operation - without Licence - prohibited
No person shall operate or permit the operation of an ice cream cycle within the City
unless licensed to do so in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
700.11.2
Licence - separate - each vehicle
A separate licence shall be obtained for each ice cream cycle.
700.11.3
Licence - limit
The maximum number of ice cream cycle licences which may be issued for any
calendar year shall be limited to five.
700.11.4
Insurance - minimum requirement - applicant
Every applicant for a licence to operate an ice cream cycle shall furnish proof of the
insurance coverage in section 700.11.5 satisfactory to the Issuer of Licences prior to
being licensed in the form of a Certificate of Insurance.
700.11.5
Insurance - minimum requirement - licensee
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall obtain and maintain while licensed under
this Chapter the following minimum insurance requirements:
(a)
Commercial General Liability insurance subject to limits of not less than
two million dollars ($2,000,000) inclusive per occurrence and in the
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aggregate for bodily injury, and damage to property including loss of use,
that includes:
(i)
products and completed operations coverage with limits of not less
than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence;
(ii)
blanket contractual liability with limits of not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence; and
(iii) cross liability and severability of interest provision;
(b)
An endorsement to provide the City no less than thirty 30 days prior
written notice, from the insurer, of any change or cancellation; and
(c)
Where the ice cream cycle operates on City property, "The Corporation of
the City of Orillia" shall be named or included as an additional insured.
700.11.6
Propane - vehicle - inspection - annually
Every licensee shall ensure that where an ice cream cycle uses propane or natural gas,
the cycle is inspected and certified at the time of application and on an annual basis by an
authorized inspector, and such certification shall be filed with the City annually, and at the
time of application, or as may be required.
700.11.7 Propane - use - fire extinguisher - requirements
Every licensee shall ensure that where an ice cream cycle uses propane or natural gas, a
minimum 2 A 10 BC fire extinguisher or other such extinguisher as required by the Fire
Chief shall be mounted on the cycle and the operator of such cycle shall be
knowledgeable in the proper use of such fire extinguisher.
700.11.8
Operation - on public property - street - prohibited
No person shall operate or permit the operation of an ice cream cycle on any street,
park, trail, dock, pier, or other public property within the City, unless specifically
authorized by Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a licensee may use any street
within the City to get from location to location, or to operate an ice cream cycle thereon
subject to complying with the requirements set out in Article 11 of this Chapter.
700.11.9
Location - exemption - Orillia Farmers' Market - BIA - special
event
Notwithstanding section 700.11.8, the provisions of Article 11 of this Chapter shall not
apply to ice cream cycles which are:
1.
Operated on City property in conjunction with the Orillia Farmers' Market;
2.
Operated in conjunction with any Council approved special event.
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700.11.10
Area of Operation - Private Property - Permission Required
No person shall operate or permit the operation of an ice cream cycle on adequately
zoned private property without the express written permission of the owner, or their
authorized agent.
700.11.11
Age limit - minimum 16 years of age
No licensee of an ice cream cycle shall permit any person under the age of 16 years to
operate the ice cream cycle.
700.11.12
Operation - time limit
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that the cycle does not remain at
any location for longer than a 30-minute period.
700.11.13
Business - name - on vehicle - clearly visible
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that the cycle displays in a
contrasting colour on both side panels, in clear visible letters, the name of the
business as it appears on their business licence.
700.11.14
Inspection - as required - upon request
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall, at the licensee's expense, whenever
required to do so by the Issuer of Licences, bring the ice cream cycle to any person
designated by the Issuer of Licences for inspection.
700.11.15
Refuse containers - accessible - emptied
Every licensee shall ensure that a refuse container is located in such a position on the
ice cream cycle so as to be easily accessible by persons making purchases while the
cycle is stopped.
700.11.16
Foodstuff - wrapped - sold - individual packages
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that all foodstuff is wrapped or sold in
individual packages.
700.11.17
Preparation - date - affixed - legible
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that the date of expiration is clearly
and legibly marked on or affixed to the wrapper of all prepackaged foodstuffs provided
for sale or sold from the vehicle.
700.11.18
Beverages - containers - individual - disposable
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that beverages are only sold in
individual disposable containers.
700.11.19
Area of Operation - Clean and Clear
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure refuse receptacles are removed,
together with all refuse collected in the receptacles or in the surrounding area upon
departure of the ice cream cycle.
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700.11.20
Operating Requirements
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that the cycle is not operated at any
time:
(a)
After sunset and before sunrise;
(b)
On any portion of a street while located within 15 metres of an intersection;
(c)
On any portion of a street located within the downtown area as set out
in Schedule "C of this Chapter;
(d)
On any portion of an arterial or collector road;
(e)
Within 90 metres of any park or school measured along the most
direct route from the nearest point of the park or school property
boundary to the nearest point on the ice cream cycle;
(f)
Within 90 metres of any restaurant or convenience store measured along
the most direct route from the nearest point of the exterior wall of the
restaurant or convenience store to the nearest point on the ice cream
cycle; or
(g)
Within 90 metres of any refreshment vehicle measured along the most
direct route from the nearest point of the refreshment vehicle to the
nearest point on the ice cream cycle.
700.11.21
Location - private property - restriction
Notwithstanding section 700.11.20(f) or (g), an ice cream cycle may operate on private
property within 90 metres of where a restaurant, refreshment vehicle, or convenience
store is already operating, provided written permission of the restaurant, refreshment
vehicle, or convenience store proprietor is obtained, and also provided the cycle is still
not located within 90 metres of any restaurant, refreshment vehicle, or convenience
store that is located on any other property.
700.11.22
Serving Customer - on Roadway - Prohibited
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that no food or beverage is provided
for sale or sold to any person who is standing on a roadway.
700.11.23
Serving Customer - Noise Making Device - Prohibited
Every licensee of an ice cream cycle shall ensure that no food or beverage is provided
for sale or sold to any person who is standing on any portion of a street while any noise
making device is activated.
700.11.24
Replacement - ice cream cycle
Where a person holds a valid licence under Article 11 of this Chapter for the current
year and where such person certifies that the ice cream cycle has been removed from
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service and is being replaced by another cycle to be operated as an ice cream cycle,
and upon submission of:
(a)
A duly completed application form;
(b)
Any other required inspections, approvals, or documents as required by
this Chapter; and
(c)
Payment of an administrative fee as set out in Schedule "A" of this
Chapter, a licence may be re-issued by the Issuer of Licences for the
replacement cycle.
Article 12
Enforcement
700.12.1 Fine - contravention - person - adult entertainment establishment
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions in Article 3 or 10 of this Chapter
and every general manager, director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs
in such contravention by a corporation is guilty of an offence and shall, upon conviction
thereof, be liable to a fine not exceeding $25,000 and to a term of imprisonment not
exceeding one (1) year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a corporation is convicted
of contravening any of the provisions of Article 3 or 10 of this Chapter, the corporation
shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $50,000.
700.12.2 Fine - contravention - person - general
Every person who contravenes any other provisions of this Chapter is guilty of an
offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine or penalty as provided for in the Provincial
Offences Act.
700.12.3 Hinder or obstruct
No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer or Ontario Provincial Police Officer exercising a power or
performing a duty under this Chapter, or any person lawfully acting in aid of such an
Officer. Without limiting the generality of the meaning of "hinder" or "obstruct", a person
shall be deemed to have obstructed or hindered an Officer in the execution of their
duties if he or she:
(a)
Provides false information to such Officer; or
(b)
Is alleged on reasonable and probable grounds to have contravened any
of the provisions of this Chapter, and fails to identify themselves to such
Officer upon request.
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700.12.4 Obstruction - enforcement
Any person who hinders or obstructs a person lawfully carrying out the enforcement of
this Chapter is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine or penalty as
provided for in the Provincial Offences Act.
700.12.5 Notice - unpaid licensing fine
If any part of a fine for a contravention of this Chapter remains unpaid after the fine
becomes due and payable under Section 66 of the Provincial Offences Act, including
any extension of time for payment ordered under that section, the City Treasurer or his
or her agent may give the person against who the fine was imposed written notice
specifying the amount of the fine payable and the final date on which it is payable,
which shall be not less than 21 days after the date of the notice, by delivering the notice
or causing it to be delivered to that person at the person's residence or place of
business.
700.12.6 Distress - unpaid licensing fines
If the fine referred to in Section 700.12.5 remains unpaid after the final date on which it
is payable as specified in the notice, the fine shall be deemed to be unpaid taxes for the
purpose of Section 351 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
700.12.7 Rebuttable presumption - identification
In a prosecution for a contravention of this Chapter, evidence of identification shall be
presumed to be correct and accurate, unless rebutted by evidence to the contrary.
700.12.8 Entry and inspection
A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or Ontario Provincial Police Officer may, at any
reasonable time, and in the case of an adult entertainment establishment at any time of
the day or night, enter on any land, and into any building or structure thereon, for the
purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the following are
being complied with:
(a)
The provisions of Chapter 700;
(b)
A direction or order of the City made under the Municipal Act, 2001 or
made pursuant to Chapter 700;
(c)
A condition of a licence issued under the provisions of Chapter 700;
(d)
An order made under Section 431 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
For the purpose of such inspection the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or the
Ontario Provincial Police Officer may:
(i)
Require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to
the inspection;
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(ii)
Inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the
purpose of making copies or extracts;
(iii)
Require information from any person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
(iv)
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.
For the purpose of exercising the power of entry, the person exercising the power shall
comply with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 including any requirements of
Sections 435 (Conditions Governing Powers of Entry) and 437 (Restriction Re:
Dwellings) of the said Act.
700.12.9
Removal of adult good or exterior sign from adult entertainment
establishment
(a)
Where an adult good or exterior sign is erected or displayed in or on an
adult entertainment establishment in contravention of the provisions of this
Chapter, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall serve an order on the
owner of the premises on which the adult entertainment establishment is
located and on the licensee if the adult entertainment establishment is
licensed or, if not licensed, on a person who is apparently in charge of the
adult entertainment establishment at the time that the order is served.
Service of the order may be either by personal service, or with respect to
the said owner by regular post to the said owner's address as shown on
the last revised Assessment Roll, and in the case of service by regular
post to the licensee to the licensee's address as shown on the application
for licence. Such order shall require the person served to correct the
contravention as specified in the order within a specified period of time.
(b)
If the said order is not complied with within the specified period of time, the
City, by its employees, officers or agents may enter upon the premises
and take all steps necessary to correct the contravention including, but not
limited to, removing any adult good or exterior sign or covering a window.
All costs incurred by the City of correcting the contravention shall be done
at the expense of the said owner and said operator and the City may
recover the costs of correcting such contravention by action or by adding
the costs to the tax roll of the owner and collecting them in the same
manner as property taxes.
700.12.10
Storage and disposal
Where an adult good or exterior sign has been removed pursuant to Section 700.12.9,
the City shall serve a notice on the same persons and in the same manner as set out in
Section 700.12.9 advising:
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(a)
That the item will be stored and disposed of by the City unless the item is
retrieved within 30 days of the date of such notice;
(b)
That no retrieval of the item may be made without payment of the City's
costs of correcting the contravention and a care and storage fee of $300.
If the adult good or exterior sign is not retrieved within the thirty day period then the
adult good or exterior sign may be immediately destroyed or otherwise disposed of by
the City without further notice or compensation.
700.12.11
Special provisions - adult entertainment establishments
The provisions of Sections 700.12.8, 700.12.9 and 700.12.10 shall supersede the
provisions of Sections 832.18.2 to 832.18.5 inclusive of Article 18 of Chapter 832 of the
Municipal Code - Signs relating to external signs on an adult entertainment
establishment.
700.12.12
Conflict - most restrictive prevails
Where there is a conflict or a contradiction between this Chapter and any other by-law
or Chapter of the City, the provision that is most restrictive shall prevail.
700.12.13
Interpretation
(a)
In this Chapter, unless the contrary intention is indicated, words used in
the singular shall include the plural and words in the male gender shall
include the female gender and a corporation or vice versa where
applicable.
(b)
All Schedules to this Chapter shall form part of this Chapter.
700.12.14
Amended references
Any references to a statute, regulation, by-law or other legislation or statutory
instrument in this Chapter shall include such statute, regulation, by-law or other
legislation or provision thereof as amended, revised, re-enacted and / or consolidated
from time to time and any successor legislation thereto.
700.12.15
Validity
If a Court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision, or any part of a provision, of
Chapter 700 to be invalid or to be of no force and effect, it is the intention of the Council
in enacting Chapter 700, as amended, that each and every other provision of this
Chapter authorized by law, be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to the
extent possible according to law.
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Enactment
700.13.1
Effective date
That the provisions of this Chapter come into effect on April 28, 2025.
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Repealed and Replaced: By-law 2025-037, 28 April 2025.
By-law Amendment: By-law 2025-108, 8 December 2025.
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Schedule "A" Annual Licence Fees
Type of Business
2026
Licence
Fee
Adult Entertainment
Store
$878
Adult
Entertainment Parlour
$1,886
Auctioneer
One-day auction, non-
profit charitable
organizations and
non-profit non-
charitable
organizations
$550
$41
Hawker & Pedlar
1.Door-to-door sales
2.Specific location
3.Fruit/Veg. Stand
$583
$236
$299
*Refreshment Vehicle
One-day sale, non-
profit charitable
organizations and
non-profit non-
charitable
organizations
$629
$41
Catering Trucks
$914
Ice Cream Cycle
$299
Salvage Yards
$772
Newspaper /
Periodical Distribution
Box
Paid and Free
$236
Replacement Vehicle -
Mobile Catering Truck
or Ice Cream Cycle
$41
*No owner of an existing business that primarily sells food, operating in the City of Orillia
shall be required to pay a refreshment vehicle licence fee, if the refreshment vehicle is
located at the aforementioned business premise.
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Schedule "B" Threshold - Convictions
1. The Director of Legislative, Building, Parking, and Transit Services shall refuse to
grant a licence to operate an adult entertainment establishment under this
Chapter if an applicant has:
(1) any code 01 conviction;
(2) any code 02 conviction within the last twenty years;
(3) any code 03 conviction within the last fifteen years;
(4) any code 04 conviction within the last five years.
Criminal Code
Offences
Description
Code
Offence committed
against vulnerable
sector (minors,
elderly or persons
with a disability)
Interference, invitation, exploitation,
procuring sexual activity (parent or
guardian), permitting sexual activity
(householder) corrupting children, luring a
child, exposure
Sexual assault, sexual assault with weapon,
causing bodily harm, aggravated, assault
with weapon, causing bodily harm
Incest, indecent act
Makes, prints, publishes or possesses for
the purpose of publication any child
pornography
Transmits, makes available, distributes,
sells, advertises, imports, exports or
possesses for the purpose of transmission,
making available, distribution, sale,
advertising or exportation any child
pornography
Possesses, or accesses any child
pornography
Kidnapping, hostage taking, abduction,
trafficking of person
01
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Homicide
Homicide, manslaughter, infanticide,
murder, attempt to commit, accessory
01
Noxious thing,
poison
Administering to harm
01
Major assault and
sexual assault
offences
Sexual assault with weapon, causing bodily
harm, aggravated, assault with weapon,
causing bodily harm
02
Sexual offences
Incest, indecent act, sexual assault
03
Confinement
Kidnapping, hostage taking, abduction,
trafficking of person
03
Prostitution
Offences related to
04
Bawdy houses
Keeping, transporting person to, procuring
04
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Schedule "C" Prohibited Streets