Requires and sets fees for City business licences: hawker/pedlar (door-to-door, flea/craft/trade/antique shows), refreshment vehicles & bicycle ice cream vehicles (mobile food), auctioneers, pawnbrokers, adult entertainment, body-rub/piercing/tattoo parlours, outdoor cafes.
Business licences & permits — Stratford, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
The City of Stratford, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Business Licence By-law 187-2004; Consolidated Taxi and Limousine By-law 1-2018 (consolidated to October 16, 2024); Sign By-law 159-2004, verified 2026-08-23.
Licenses and regulates taxicab and limousine owners/drivers/brokers operating in the City — plate issuance, vehicle inspection, fare and conduct rules.
Regulates and requires permits for signs (size, placement, illumination, portable/temporary signs) on private and municipal property within the City.