Establishes licensing requirements, fees and standards for businesses operating within the City of Owen Sound, including specific trades/vendors.
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The City of Owen Sound, Ontario has 7 adopted bylaws on file: Business Licensing By-law No. 2023-128; Charitable Solicitations on Highways By-law No. 1977-049; Election Sign By-law No. 2022-027; Lottery Licensing and Licensing Officer By-law No. 1994-079; Patio Permit By-law No. 2026-042; Retail Business Holidays (Holiday Shopping) By-law No. 2019-132; Sign By-law No. 2014-001, verified 2026-08-23.
Regulates and permits charitable solicitation/collection activity on City streets and highways.
Regulates size, placement, timing and removal of election campaign signs within the City.
Appoints a municipal licensing officer and sets rules for licensing lottery/gaming events (e.g. bingo, raffles) in the City.
Establishes the permit process, fees and standards for businesses (e.g. restaurants) operating outdoor patios on public or private property.
Sets which statutory holidays retail businesses in the City may open for business, under the Retail Business Holidays Act.
Requires permits for and regulates size, placement and type of signs (including business signage) on private and public property.