Business Licensing By-law No. 2011-173 (office consolidation Nov. 19, 2013)
Welland, Ontario
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November 19, 2013 OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND
BY-LAW NUMIBER 2011 -173
A BY-LAW TC> REGULATE BUSINESS LICENSING
WHEREAS Section 151(1) of the Municipal Act. 2001, S.O. 2001. c. 25 as amended, (the "Act'') permits a
local municipality to provide for a system of licenses with respect to a business wholly or partly carried on
within the municipality;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Part II, Section 10(.2) 6 of the Act, a municipality may pass by-laws
respecting the health, safety and well-being of persons;
AND WHEREAS, as set out in Section 224 of the Act, it is the role of Council, among other things, to
represent the public and to considler the well-being and interests of the munrcipality:
AND WHEREAS it is desirable to continue a system of Business Licences for the purpose of the health,
safety and well-being of people in the City of Welland where Council determines it to be in the municipal
interest;
AND WHEREAS Part XIV of the Act provides for certain powers in relation to the enforcement of
municipal by-laws;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNICIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND hereby
ENACTS AS follows:
DEFINITIONS
1. For the purpose of th1s By-law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
"Act" - means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended from time to time, or any successor
thereof;
"Appeal Tribunal" - means the all-citizen tribunal duly appointed by Council to conduct hearings under
this By-law;
"Applicant" - means any Perso,n or Person(s) whose names appear as applicants on any Business
Licence application filed with the City:
"Building" - means any buildinf~ as defined ln the Building Code Act, or any structure but does not
include a vehicle;
"Building Code Act" - means the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 and all regulations
thereto. as amended from time to time, or any successor thereof;
"Business" -includes, without limitation, any trade, occupation or business carried on or engaged in
wholly or partly within the City of Welland, and includes any trade, occupation or business carried on or
engaged in by a charitable or non profit organization;
"Business Licence" - means a current, valid, business llcence issued by the City pursuant to th1s By-law;
"By~law" - means this By-law and all schedules formlng part of this bylaw, and includes any amendments
thereto;
"City" - means The Corporation of the City of Welland;
"Clerk" - means the Clerk of the City or his or her designate;
"Council" - means the Council of' the City;
"Fire Chief" - means the Chief of Welland Fire and Emergency Services or his or her designate;
"Fire Protection and Prevention1 Act" - means the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S-0. 1997.
c. 4, and all regulations thereto, as amended from time to time, or any successor thereof;
"Floor Plan" - means a drawing to scale, in a form acceptable to the Licensing Officer1 setting out the
design of the Premises by identifying all Principal Entrances. and other entrances, and all rooms that are
to be used for the Provision of Services and the Provision of Goods, and all other rooms, spaces and
areas of the lands, buildings, structures or installations in which the owner has an interest:
"Goods" - includes books, mag21zines, pictures, slides, film, phonograph records or discs. prerecorded
magnetic tapes, video discs and tapes, visual computer displays, reading, viewing or listening matter.
lotions. oils. ointments, clothing, jewellery, and food;
"Health Protection and Promotiion Act"- means the Health Protection and Promotion Act R S.O, 1990,
c. H. 7. and all regulations theretQ as amended from time to time. or any successor thereof;
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''Hours of Operation"- except as otherwise stated in this Bylaw, means the hours of operation as listed
on the application for inspections;
"Highway" - shall have the same meaning as set out in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as
amended from time to time or any successor thereat,
"Identification" -
means a current, valid government- issued: Drivers Licence -issued within North
America; Canadian Passport; Canadian Citizenship Card; and Provincial Health Card;
"Inspection" - includes physical visit to the Premises, where applicable, or a document review or search;
"Inspector'' - means a duly appi::>inted municipal law enforcement officer and includes members of the
Niagara Regional Police Service:
"Licensee" - means a Person to whom a Business licence has been issued;
"Licensing Division" - means thc3 by-law enforcement division of Infrastructure Services of the City;
"Licensing Officer" - means the Licensing Officer of the Licensing Division and includes his or her I
designates;
"Medical Officer Of Health'' - means the Medical Officer of Health for the Regional Municipality of I
Niagara or his or her designate;
"NRPS" - means the Niagara Re9ional Police Service;
"Officer" - means an officer as so designated by the Licensing Officer;
"Person" - means a person and -includes a corporation and Its directors and officers. or other such entity
and includes the heirs, executors, assignees and administrators of such persons;
"Premises" - includes any land, including a building, structure or installation and also includes any
vehicle, vessel or conveyance used in the operation of the Business;
"Principal Entrance'' - means all entrances to the Premises which are identified as principal entrances on
the Floor Plan and includes any other entrances required to access the Premises where the Business is
in a building in common with other establishments, that are not part of the Business;
"Provide" - when used in relation to Goods means to Rent, Sell, Lease. Offer to Rent. Lease, Sell or
display for Rent, Lease or Sale lby retail or otherwise and "Provides", "Providing", and "Provided" shall
have the corresponding meanings;
"Provide" - when used in relation to Services, includes to furnish, offer or perform any Services. and
includes the holding out that any :Services are performed, offered or provided, and "Providing", "Provided"
and "Provision of " shall have corresponding meanings:
"Register" - means a written record containing entrles of ltems or details;
"Rent" - means the exchange of a sum of money or other financial consideration for the temporary use of
Goods, and "Rental" has the corresponding meaning;
"Sale" - means the exchange of a sum of money or other financial consideration for Goods. and Sell has
the corresponding meaning;
"Service" - includes any activity, facillty, performance, exhibition, viewing and encounters;
"Zoning By-law" - means the City of Welland By-law 2667 or 1538, as amended from time to time. or
any successor thereof; and
"Well Being" - means a peaceful, healthy, prosperous and beneficial state.
BUSINESS LICENCE REQUIRED
2.
(a)
No Person, except as specifically set out in this By-law and Schedule "A", shall carry on any
Business, set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law, Without a Business Licence.
(b)
For purposes of this IBy-law, a Person is deemed to be carrying on a Business if engaged in
the Business directly or if employing a person, directly or indirectly, to carry on or engage in
the Business.
(c)
Unless otherwise speicified, each Business, required to be licensed under Section 2(a). must
be separately licensed.
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(d)
Where more than onei Business is operated at one Premise, all applicable Business Licences
are required, and all applicable fees must be paid in full, unless otherwise provided by this
By-law.
(e)
This By-law shall not .apply to any activities carried on by or on behalf of the City.
OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENCE
3.
(a)
Any Person seeking to obtain a new Business Licence shall submit to the Licensing Officer
an application for inspection in accordance with this By-law. Once the required inspections as
per Schedule "B" of this By-law have been completed the person may then submit an
application for a Business Licence in accordance with this By-law.
All required
inspection/clearance forms must be included with the application for Business Licence.
(b)
The Licensing Officeir shall not accept any application for inspections or for a Business
Licence if any of the Applicants are under the age of 18 years.
(c)
The Licensing Officer shall not accept any application for inspections. application for a
Business Licence, or application for renewal until all requirements relating to the application,
as set out in this By-law, have been met.
APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION
4.
(a)
Every application for inspections shall be made in writing upon a form approved by the
Licensing Officer and shall include:
(i)
the fully and correctly completed inspections application form;
(ii)
the applicable 1inspection fee, as set out in City of Welland Fees and Charges By-law
2011-23, as amended;
(iii)
proof of contractual or proprietary interest in the Premises upon which the Business is
to be operated;
(iv)
a Floor Plan;
(v)
the hours of operation of the Business: and
(vi)
any other information required pursuant to this By-law.
(b)
Notwithstanding Section 4a(iv). a Floor Plan is not required if the business is not carried on
within a building.
(c)
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that all Inspections required pursuant to
Schedule "B" of this !By-law are completed within 60 calendar days of the date on which the
Licensing Officer received the completed appllcation for inspections.
(d)
If all Inspections required pursuant to Schedule "B" of th1s By-law are not completed and
approved within 60 calendar days of the date on which the Licensing Officer received the
completed application for inspections, the application for inspections shall expire. In that
case, the Applicant shall be required to submit a new application for inspections. including the
fee, pursuant to Section 4(a) of this By-law.
(e)
The Licensing Officeir will, as a courtesy, notify the Applicant in writing of the status of their
application after 60 calendar days from the date on which the Licensing Officer received the
completed application for inspections.
(f)
Each application for inspections includes up to two (2) Inspections from the Licensing
Division. If more than two (2) Inspections from the Licensing Division are required, the
application for inspec:tions shall become void and a new application for inspection, including
the fee, must be subnnitted pursuant to Section 4(a) ofthis By-law.
(g)
Notwithstanding Section 4(c), the Licensing Officer may, prior to the exp1ry of the sixty (60)
calendar day period, 1upon request by the Applicant ih Writing:
(i) grant an extension of up to thirty (30) calendar days to the application for inspections, if
the Applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer that completion of
works required to pass the lnspection(s) is in progress; or
(ii) extend the sixty (60) calendar day period for such additional period of time as is
determined by the Licensing Officer to be appropriate, where due to extenuating
circumstances, 01r reasons outside the control of the Applicant, the inspecting authorities
have not carried out the Inspections required by Schedule ''B" of this Bylaw.
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(h)
Notwithstanding Sect.ion 4(c), the Licensing Officer may, at any time, extend the sixty (60)
calendar day period for such additional period of time as is determined by the Licensing
Officer to be appropriate, to provide for a period of transition or an additional period of
transition in the event of new or amended provisions of this By-law affecting the process or
requirements for obtaining a new Business License.
APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENCE
5.
(a)
Every application for .a Business License must be submitted to and received by the Licensing
Officer no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the Inspection completion date. Any
person who does not apply for the Business Ucense within the said thirty (30) calendar day
period must submit a new application for lnspections, including payment of the fee, pursuant
to Section 4(a) of this By-law.
(b}
Every application for a Business Licence under this By-law, shall be made in writing upon an
application form. and shall include:
(i)
the fully and correctly completed business licence application form;
(ii)
the application fee and deposit fee (if required). as set out in City of Welland Fees and
Charges By-law 2006-193, as amended;
(iii)
proof of insurance in an amount not less than two million dollars as required by Section
15 of this By-law;
(iv)
a copy of the current Master Business Licence registered with Service Ontario bearing
the proposed name of the Business as shown on the application (or a copy of the
Articles of lnco,rporation, if the proposed name of the Business is to be the same as
contained in thE~ Articles of Incorporation) ; and,
(v)
any other information required pursuant to this By-law.
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL
6.
(a)
Every application for renewal of a Business Licence under this By-law, shall be made in a
form satisfactory to thie Licensing Officer and shall include:
{i)
the fully and correctly completed renewal application form, if applicable;
(ii)
the applicable renewal fee, as set out in City of Welland Fees and Charges By-law
2011-23, as amended;
(iii)
proof of valld insurance in an amount not Jess than two million dollars as required by
Section 15 of this By-law; and
(iv)
any other information required in the applicable schedule to this By-law.
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(b)
In addition, any Licensee who holds a Business Licence as at the effective date of this By
law, must include a Floor Plan as part of the first renewal application following the effective
date of this By-law.
(c)
(i)
It 1s the respom,ibility of the Applicant to ensure that all Inspections required for renewal
pursuant to Schedule "B" of this By-law are completed no later than expiry date of the
current Business Licence.
(ii)
If all Inspections required for renewal, as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-law, are not
completed by expiry date of the current Business Licence, the application for renewal
shall expire.
(d)
(i)
One (1) inspection by the Licensing Division is included in an application for renewal.
(ii)
If more than one (1) inspection from the Licensing Division is required, the application
for renewal is no longer valid and a new application, including fee, for renewal is
required.
(e)
(i)
Notwithstandin1J Section 6(c), the Licensing Officer may, prior to the expiry of the
Business Licence, upon request by the Applicant in writing:
(a)
grant an extension of up to thirty (30) calendar days to the application for
renewal, if the Applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Licensing
Offic13r that completion of work required to pass the lnspection(s) is in
progress; or
(b)
grant an extension for such additional period of time as determined by the
Licensing Officer to be appropriate, where due to extenuating circumstances,
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for reasons outside the control of the Applicant, the inspecting authorities
have not carried out the Inspections required by Schedule "B" of this By-law.
(ii)
Notwithstandin9 Section 6(c) and 6(g), the Licensing Officer may, at any time, grant an
extension to the time for the appllcation for renewal and the expiry date of the current
business licenc.e for such additional period of time as is determined by the Licensing
Officer to be appropriate, to provide for a period of transition or an additional period of
transition in the event of new or amended provisions of this By-law affecting the
process or requ1irements for renewing a Business Licence.
(f)
In the case of an extension granted pursuant to Sections 6(e)(i)(a), 6(e)(i)(b) or 6(e)(ii) 1 the
expiry date of the current Business Licence wlll be extended accordingly.
(g)
A Business Licence that is not renewed by the expiry date or any extension of that date under
this By-law is no long,er valid.
(h)
The Licensing Officer will, as a courtesy, notify the Applicant in writing of the status of their
expired Business licEmce after the date of expiry.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION CRITERIA
7.
If an agent is applying on behalf of an Applicant a signed letter from the Applicant designating the
agent to act on their behalf is required .
CARRYING ON A BUSINESS
8.
The submission of an appli<:ation for inspections or an application for a Business Licence, including
the related fee, does not entitle the Applicant to carry on or engage in a Business under this By-law.
The Applicant is only entiUed to do so once the Business Ucence(s) required by this By-law has
been issued for the said Business.
PARTNERSHIPS ANO CORPORATIONS
Partnerships
9.
In addition to all other requirements of this by-law, if an application for Inspections or application for
Business Licence is made by a partnership, the application shall be accompanied by a written
declaration, signed by all partners, stating:
(a)
the full name of every· partner and the address of his or her ordinary residence:
(b)
the name or names under which he or she intends to carry on the Business;
(c)
that the Persons then~in named are the only members of the partnership; and.
(d)
the complete mailing address for the partnership, if applicable, and for each partner.
Corporations
10.
(a)
In addition to the req1Jirements of Sections 3, 4, and 5, if an application for Inspections or an
application for Business Licence is made by a corporation, the application shall be I
accompanled by a valid Corporation Profile Report or a true copy of the current Articles of
Incorporation for the corporation and any other incorporating documents or amendments,
along with a written declaration signed by the authorized signing officers of the corporation
stating:
(i)
the full name of every director and officer of the corporation and the address of his or
her ordinary residence;
(ii)
the name or names under which the corporation intends to carry on the Business;
(iii)
that the Persons therein named are the only officers of the corporation; and
{iv)
the complete mailing address for the corporation.
(b)
If any member of a partnership is a corporation. such corporation shall provide all of the
information set out irn Section 10(a) of this By-Jaw as part of the application for Inspections
and application for Business Licence by the partnership.
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ISSUE OF BUSINESS LICENCE
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(a)
(i)
The Licensing Officer is authorized to issue and renew Business Licences ln
accordance witlh this By-law.
(ii)
Without limiting Section 11 (a)(i), the Licensing Officer may impose conditions, including I
special conditions on a Business that have not been imposed on all of the Businesses
in order to obtain, continue to hold or renew a Business Licence. impose conditions.
including special conditions, as a requirement of continuing to hold a Business Licence
at any time during the term of the licence, upon the grounds that the conduct of the
Applicant or Licensee, or any officer, director, employee or agent of the Applicant or
Licensee, affords reasonable cause to believe that the Applicant or Licensee will not
carry on or en!gage in the Business in accordance with the law or with honesty and
integrity.
(b)
All Business Licences issued and renewed shall be signed by the Licensing Officer.
(c)
All Business Licence:;; will be issued to the Applicant and bear the name of the Applicant and
the Business Name.
(d)
Where two or more Persons carry on or engage in partnership in any Business set forth in
Schedule "A" of this By-law, the required Business Licence(s) shall be issued to and bear the I
name of all partners, who will be jointly and severally responsible for complying with the
requirements of this By-law, including, without limitation, complying with the conditions of any
Business Licence iss1ued hereunder.
(e)
The licensing Officer may revise the Business License where the licence contains an error.
(f)
In the event a legal non-conforming use requiring a Business Licence under thfs By-law
ceases to operate for a period of one year, a Business Licence will no longer be issued for
the legal non-conforming use.
(g)
The Licensee, upon issuance of a Business Licence and thereafter shall comply with all I
provisions of this By-law.
CHANGES IN INFORMATION
12.
(a)
Where, at any time, tl1ere is any change in, or relating to, any of the information or documents
required to be filed with the City under this By-law, the Applicant or Licensee, as the case
may be, shall report the change in writing to the Licensing Officer no later than fifteen (15)
calendar days following the change.
(b)
Any changes to the Floor Plan shall require the prior written approval of the City. A copy of
the approved Floor Plan shall be kept on file by the Licensing Officer.
REQUESTS FROM APPLICANT:S OR LICENCEES
13.
Where the Applicant or Lic,~nsee is more than one person, any requests regarding any application
or licence shall be made by all such persons.
TERM OF BUSINESS LICENCE
14.
(a)
Every Business Licence shall be in effect from the date of issue, as shown on the Business
Licence'.
(i)
for the whole o1f the calendar year to which it applies, expiring on December 31 st of said
calendar year; or
(ii)
where the application for a Business Licence is received after January 1 and prior to
the 2"d Monday- in November of any calendar year, for the remainder of such calendar
year, expiring o,n December 31st of sald calendar year; or
(iv) where the appliication for a Business Licence is received on or after the 2M Monday in
November but prior to December 31
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in any calendar year, for the whole of the
following calendar year, expiring on December 31 51 of that calendar year.
(b)
Except as otherwise indicated in this By-law, every application for Business Licence shall be
subject to the full fee for such licence.
(c)
Every Business Licence shall be renewed no later than its date of expiry. Any Business
Licence which is not so renewed shall become null and void.
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(d)
Any Person who has not renewed their Business Licence prior to the date of its expiry will be
required to apply for .a new Inspection Application and Business Licence in accordance with
Sections 3, 4, and 5 of this By-law, and the request shall be processed as a new application.
(e)
Every Business Licence shall cease to be valid if the Business ceases to operate.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
15. (a)
Every Licensee holding a vaHd Business Licence for the retail sale of fireworks and outdoor
entertainment events shall carry valid general liability insurance relating to the Business
throughout the term of the Business Licence in an amount not less than two million dollars
($2,000,000) per occurrence.
(b)
The insurance policy as set out in Section 15(a) must be valid at all times during the term of
the Business Licence, and the Licensee shall provide proof of current insurance at any time,
upon demand of the Licensing Officer. or an Officer.
(c)
Without Hmiting Section 1 ~(a), where a Licensee's insura~ce policy, a~ required by this ~y- 1
law, requires renewal during the term of the Business Licence, the Licensee shall provide
proof of such renewal to the Licensing Officer no later than the date of the current insurance
policy expiry.
(d)
Without limiting Section 15(a), where there is a change in any information relating to the
insurance required by this By-law, the Licensee shall notify the Licensing Officer of the
change, and provide written details of the change to the Licensing Officer, no later than ,
fifteen ( 15) calendar c1ays following the date of the change.
OUPLICA TE OR REPLACEMEN'T BUSINESS LICENCE
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16.
(a)
In the event that a Business Licence issued in accordance with this Bylaw IS lost or
destroyed, the Licensing Officer upon request by the Licensee and upon satisfactory proof of
such loss or destruction, and payment of a replacement fee of $25.00, shall issue a duplicate
of the original Busirn~ss Licence to the Licensee, upon which shall be stamped or marked
"duplicate".
(b)
(i)
If the ownership of a Business for which a Business Licence has been issued under
this By-law ha:; not changed. but the name of the Business changes. the Licensee
shall:
(a)
notify the Licensing Officer of such change in accordance with Section 12; and,
(b)
provide a copy of a new Master Business Licence registered with ServTce Ontario
bearing 1the new name of the Business (the amendment to the Articles of
lncorpor21tion, as the case may be, if the amending Articles of Incorporation have
the amen1ded name of Business).
(ii)
Upon receiving these documents and upon payment of a replacement fee of $25.00,
the Licensing Officer shall issue a duplicate Business Licence, bearing the new name
of the Business. If the ownership of the Business has changed, a new Business
Licence shall b,e required in accordance with Sections 3, 4, and 5 of this By-law.
TRANSFERABILITY, CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, CHANGE OF LOCATION
17.
(a)
Every Business Licence issued under this By-law shall be personal to the Licensee(s)
indicated on the Business Licence, and to the location as indicated on the Business Licence,
and shall not be transferable from Person to Person or location to location.
(b)
A Business Licence :shall be deemed to be void immediately upon change of ownership or
location of the Busine!ss, or upon discontinuation of the business.
(c)
Issuance of a duplicate Business Licence in accordance with Section 16 shall not affect the
expiry date of the Business Licence.
DISPLAY OF BUSINESS LICENCE
18.
(a)
Every Licensee shall ensure that the Business Licence, or duplicate Business Licence issued
by the Crty, is posted within the Premises to which the Business Licence applies, ln a
conspicuous place, dearly visible to persons entering the Premises, at all times during the
Hours of Operation of the Business.
(b)
Notwithstanding Section 18(a) of this By-law, every Licensee shall ensure that the Business
Licence is displayed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable schedule to this By
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law governing the Business In question. rn all cases where such provisions differ from Section
18(a) of this By-law.
(c)
(i)
NotwithstandinH Section 18(a), every Ucensee shall ensure that. where the Business
Licence does niot apply to a Premises, that the Business Licence is in the Licensee's
possession at all times while engaged in the Business for which the Business Licence
was issued.
(ii)
Such Person referred to in (i) above, shall produce such Business Licence immediately
to the Licensln~J Officer or an Officer, upon request
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(d)
No Person, other tha1n the Licensee, shall carry a Business Licence issued by the City, while II
engaging in the Business for which the Business Licence was issued.
(e)
Without limiting any other provision of this By-law, every Person who is in possession of a
Business Licence as described in Section 18(d), while engaged in the Business for which this
Business Licence wa:s issued, shall produce, upon request by an Officer, Identification for the
purpose of confirmin~1 that the carrier of the Business Licence is the Licensee.
(f)
Wlthout limiting any other provision of this By-law, and in addition to any other remedy
available to the City, the carrier of the Business Licence shall, upon request by the Officer.
surrender said Licenc;e to a Licensing Officer until such time as Identification is produced, in
which case the Business Licence shall be deemed to be suspended until ldentification has
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been produced.
(g)
If the bearer of the B1Jsiness Licence is not the Licensee, the Officer may seize the Busfness
Licence and, in such case, the Officer or the Licensing Officer shall notify the Licensee and
hold the Business Licence for safekeeping until it can be returned to the Licensee.
(h)
Every Licensee shall ensure that the Business Licence is not posted or displayed, or held out
as valid, when the Business Licence has expired, or has been revoked or suspended
pursuant to this By-law.
(i)
Every Licensee shall ensure that the Business to which the Business Licence applies is not,
at any time during thie term of the Business Licence. advertised or promoted or carried on
under any name other than the name endorsed upon the Business Licence issued to the
Licensee.
ALTERATIONS PROHIBITED
19.
(a)
No Person shall alter or deface a Business Licence in any way.
(b)
Every Licensee shall ensure that the Business Licence is not altered or defaced in any way.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
20. Signage
(a)
Every Licensee shall ensure that the Hours of Operation of the Business, as set out on the
Business Licence issued in relation to the Business, are posted on a sign at every entrance
to the Premises from which the Business is operated, in such a manner that they are visible
from the exterior of the Premises at each entrance.
(b)
Notwithstanding (a), where the Business has an entrance in common with other
establlshments to wh1ich the Business Licence does not apply, the requirements of (a) may be
met by posting the signage at all entrances into the Premises from which the Business
operates, and not at the common entrances.
EXCEPTION
21.
Where a Business is operated as a home occupation as defined in the City of Welland Zoning By-
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laws. Sections 20(a), and 20(b) of this By-law do not apply.
PROVISION OF GOODS ANO Sl:RVICES
22.
Every Licensee shall ensure that no Goods or Services are provided in any room, cubicle,
enclosure, partitioned are!a, or any other space on or in the Premises, that is not designated as a
room for such use on the Floor Plan.
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LA.WS REQUIRED
23.
The issuance of a Business Licence under this By-law does not permit or condone the violation of
any by-law, statute, order, or regulation in effect in the City of Welland, the Province of Ontario or
the Dominion of Canada and it shall be the responsibility of the Licensee to ensure that such
applicable legislation is complied with at all times.
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INSPECTIONS
24. (a)
Subject to the provisiions of the Act, an Officer, accompanied by any person under his or her
direction, may, at any reasonable time, enter onto or into any Premises for the purpose of
carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the following are being complied with:
(i)
any provision of this By-law;
(ii)
a direction or order of an Officer or of the City made under this By-law or made under
the Act in relation to the subject-matter of this By-law;
(iii)
a condition of a Business Licence issued under this By-law; and
(iv)
an order made under Section 431 of the Act in relation to the subject-matter of this By
law.
(b)
For purposes of an inspection under Section 24(a), an Officer may;
(i)
require the prociuction for inspection of documents or things relevant to the inspection;
(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
examrnations or take tests, samples or photographs necessary for the purposes of the
inspection.
(c)
(i)
In addition to and without limiting Section 24(a), it shall be a condition of every
Business Licence issued under this By-law that the Licensee shall allow an Officer, and
any person under his or her direction, to carry out such inspections as are authorized
pursuant to this By-law, including without !imitation any inspection pursuant to an order
made under Si~ction 438 of the Act, as described in Section 24(9) of this By-law, an
inspection to d,etermine compliance with this By-law, or with a direction or order of an
Officer or of th,e City made under this By-law or made under the Act in relation to the
subject-matter of this Bylaw, an inspection to determine compliance with a condition of
a Business LiCE3nce issued under this By-law, or an inspection to determine compliance
with an order uinder Section 431 of the Act.
(ii)
Further, it shall be a condition of every Business Licence issued under this By-law that
the Licensee shall provide to the Officer such information, documents or things relevant
to the inspection as may be requested by the Officer pursuant to Section 24(b) of this
By-law, and peirrnit any examinations, tests, samples or photographs determined by the
Officer to be necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
(d)
No Person shall obstruct or attempt to obstruct any person, including an Officer, having
authority for the enforcement or administration of this By-law. For purposes of this clause,
"Obstruct" means to hinder, mislead, provide false information or make a false claim or
statement, or to prevent or attempt to prevent the execution of a power or duty, and without
limiting the foregoing, includes:
(i)
providing false or misleading information;
(ii)
failing to identify oneself in accordance with Sections 18(e) or 24(f);
(iii)
preventing, barring or delaying or attempting to prevent, bar or delay entry or Inspection
by an Officer, or any person under his or her direction, as provided for by this By-law,
including but inot limited to the removal of documents or things relevant to the
inspection, or the taking of any tests, samples or photographs necessary for the
purposes of the inspection:
(iv)
preventing, barring or delaying or attempting to prevent, bar or delay any person,
including an Officer. from carrying out his or her duties or exercising his or her powers
under this By-law;
(v)
preventing, barring or delaying or attempting to prevent, bar or delay an Officer, or any
person under hls or her direction, from exercising his or her authority pursuant to an
order issued by a provincial Judge or justice of the peace under Section 438 of the Act,
as described in Section 24(g) of this By-law;
(vi)
failing to provide, upon request by an Officer, any information, documents or things
relevant to an inspection, including without limitation, any documents specifically
required to be kept or provided by this By-law; and
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(vii) failing to surrender a Business Licence, upon request by an Officer, as required by
Section 18(e).
(e)
Every Person who,
(i)
is required to obtain a Business Licence under this By-law;
(ii)
is a Licensee uinder this By-law; or
(iii)
ls in possession of a Business Licence issued under this By-law, shall identify
themselves verbally by giving their correct name and address, or with Identification as
defined in this By-law, to an Officer upon request, while such Officer is executing his or
her duties in relation to this By-law.
(f)
In addition to any other provision of this By-law, and subject to the provisions of the Act, a
provincial Judge or justice of the peace may issue an order made under Section 438 of the
Act, authorizing an Officer and any person under his or her direction, to enter onto or into any
Premises, including at room or Premises actually being used as a dwelling, for the purpose of
carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the following are being complied with:
(i)
any provision of this By-law;
(ii)
a direction or o,rder of an Officer or of the City made under this By-law or made under
the Act in relation to the subject-matter of this By-law;
(iii)
a condition of a Business Licence issued under this By-law: and
(iv)
an order made under Section 431 of the Act in relation to the subject-matter of this By
law, and to e>cercise powers described in Section 24(b) of this By-law, where the
provincial judgi:: or justice of the peace is satisfied by evidence under oath that the
inspection is reasonably necessary and the Officer has been prevented or is likely to be
prevented from doing anything set out in Section 24(a), (b) or (c) of this By-law.
{g)
An Officer named in an order described in Section 24(g), and any person under his or her
direction named thern~in, may, in accordance with the order, enter onto or into the Premises
described therein, including any room or Premises actually being used as a dwelling, which is
described therein, to undertake the said inspection, and may, for that purpose, exercise any
power set out in the order.
ORDERS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
25.
(a)
If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred, the Officer may
make an order requiring the person who contravened the By-law to discontinue the
contravening activity.
(b)
An order under Secti<)n (a) shall set out,
(i)
reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the contravention and
the location of the land on which the contravention occurred; and
(ii)
the date by which there must be compliance with the order.
(c)
No Person shall fail to comply, in whole or in part, with an order issued under Section 25(a).
26.
(a)
If an Officer is satisfied that a contravention of this By-law has occurred. the Officer may
make an order requiring the Person who contravened the By-law to do work to correct the
contravention.
(b)
An order under Section {a) shall set out,
(i)
reasonable particulars of the contravention adequate to identify the contravention and
the location of the land on which the contravention occurred; and
(ii)
the work to be done and the date by which the work must be done.
(c)
An order under Section (a) may require work to be done even though the facts which
constitute the contravention of the By-law were present before thls By-law making them a
contravention came into force.
(d)
No Person shall fail to comply, in whole or in part, with an order Issued under Section 26(a)
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REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW A BUSINESS LICENCE
27.
The Licensing Officer may refuse to issue or renew a Business Licence:
(a)
if all Inspections requiired pursuant to this By-law have not been completed and passed;
(b)
where the conduct of the Applicant or Lictmsee, including the conduct of any officer, director. II
employee or agent of a Applicant or Licensee affords reasonable cause to believe that the
Applicant or Licensee will not carry on or engage in the Business in accordance with the law
or with honesty and integrity;
(c)
where the issuance of the Business Licence, or renewal of the Business Licence, would be
contrary to the health, safety or wellbeing of people in the City of Welland;
(d)
where the Applicant or Licensee has past convictions under this By-law, or any other By-law.
statute or regulation relating to the Business;
(e)
where the Applicant or Licensee is carrying on an activity in relation to the Business that is. or
will be , if the Applicant is licensed , in contravention of this By-law or any other By-law,
statute or regulation;
(f)
where it is determined that the Business. Applicant or Licensee does not comply with
applicable legislation such as but not limited to the Building Code Act, Fire Protection and
Prevention Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, or any other municipal by-law;
(g)
where there is a Co1urt order, or any federal or provincial order ceasing the activity of the
Business;
(h)
where a Business has ceased to operate or.
(i)
upon such other grounds as are set out in this By-law.
REFUND OF FEE ON REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RENEW A BUSINESS LICENCE
28. Where the Licensing Officer's decision to refuse to issue or renew a Business Licence is not
appealed in accordance with this By~lawi a portion of the fee paid in relation to the application for
Business Licence or application for renewal, as the case may be, equivalent to the application
portion of the fee as set out in City of Welland Fees and Charges By-law 2006-193, as amended.
shall be refunded to the Applicant. No portion of the inspection fee is refundable.
REVOKING OR SUSPENDING /J1 BUSINESS LICENCE
29.
(a)
The Ucensing Officer has the powers and authority to revoke or suspend a Business Licence:
(i)
where the conduct of the Licensee, including the conduct of any officer, director.
employee or af1ent of a Licensee affords reasonable cause to believe that the Applicant
or Licensee will not carry on or engage in the Business in accordance with the law or
with honesty and integrity;
(ii)
where the continuation of the Business Licence would be contrary to the health, safety
or wellbeing of people in the City of Welland; where the Licensee is convicted of an
offence or has convictions under any provlsion of this By-law, or any other By-law,
statute or regul.ation relating to the bus1ness;
(iii}
where the Licemsee is carrying on an activity in relation to the Business that is in
contravention oif this By-law. or any other Bylaw. statute or regulation;
(iv)
where it is det,ermined that the Business does not comply with applicable legTslation
such as but not limited to the Zoning By-law, Building Code and Building Code Act, Fire
Protection and Prevention Act. Health Protection and Promotion Act. and any other
municipal by-law;
(v)
where the Business Licence was issued in error based on incorrect or incomplete
fnformatfon provided by the Applicant or
(vi}
where the Licensee would be disenti11ed to a Business Licence for any other reason set
out in this By-law.
(b)
A Business Licence issued under this By-law shall remain in effect until a dedsion to revoKe
or suspend the Business Licence has been made by the Licensing Officer or, where an
appeal has been filed, the Appeal Tribunal.
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REFUND OF FEE ON REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENCE
30.
When the Licensing Officer or Appeal Tribunal makes a decision to revoke or suspend a Business
Licence, no portion of the inspection fee or licence application fee is refundable.
APPEALS PROCEDURE
31.
(a)
Where the Licensing Officer refuses to issue or renew a Business Licence or where the
Licensing Officer elec:ts to suspend or revoke a Business Licence:
(i)
the Licensing Officer shall send written notice advising the Applicant or Licensee of the
refusal, suspension or revocation of the Business Licence;
(ii)
the written notiiee of the Licensing Officer shall be sent to the Applicant or Licensee at
the address 01' the Applicant or Licensee provided on the Application, or where a
change of information has been provided by the Applicant or Licensee regarding
address, at the address reflecting that change of informatioh;
(ifi)
the written notice shall:
a. set out the ·grounds for the refusal, suspension or revocation;
b. give reasonable particulars of the grounds;
c. be signed t>y the Licensing Officer; and
d. indicate the: final date and time by which the Applicant or Licensee may appeal the
decision of the Licensing Officer to suspend, revoke, refuse to issue or renew the
Business Licence, and the method for doing so, as set out in Section 31 (a)(iv);and,
(iv)
the Applicant or Licensee may appeal the decision of the Licensing Officer to suspend,
revoke, or refuse to fssue or renew the Business Ucence, by filing a written request
with the City Clerk, wh1ch request must set out the grounds or basis for the request,
and must be received in the Clerks Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on the
fourteenth (141h} calendar day from the date on the notice described in 31(a)(i); and,
(v)
the Applicant or Licensee shall have no right to appeal the decision of the Licensing
Officer to suspEmd, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew the Business Licence as a result
of Fire or Building Code violations;
(b)
If no written request for an appeal is received from the Applicant(s) or Ucensee(s) before the
deadline as set out ini Section 31 (a)(iv) regarding the Licensing Officer's decision to suspend,
revoke, refuse to issue or renew the Business Licence;
(i)
no extension of' the time to request an appeal or hearing will be granted: and,
(ii)
the decision of the Licensing Officer will be finaL
HEARING OF APPEALS
32.
Upon receipt of a written mquest for a hearing from the Applicant or Licensee, in accordance with
Section 31 (a)(iv) the Appeal Tribunal shall:
(a)
fix a date and time· for such matter to be heard by the Appeal Tribunal within 30 days of
receipt of the appeal; and,
(b)
send by registered mail or hand delivery the notice of hearing, which shall include the date,
time and location 01' the hearing, at least fifteen ( 15) days prior to the date and time fixed for
such hearing, to th,a Applicant or Licensee, the Licensing Officer or any other Person who
has requested such notification in writing from the Appeal Tribunal.
HEARING PROCEDURE
33.
(a)
The following procediure shall be followed for appeals relating to the refusing, suspending or
revoking of any Business Licence under this By-law:
(i) the Appeal Tribunal shall circulate copies of all reports from the Licensing Officer and any
officers, inspectors, investigators, employees of the corporation or other municipal,
provincial, or fedE~ral agencies, police officers or Medical Officers of Health, who may be
involved in the matter, to the Applicant, Licensee or any other Person to whom notice of
the hearing has been given;
(ii) the Applicant or Licensee. either personally or through an agent or solicitor, shall be
afforded an opportunity to present such material and evidence relevant to the issue
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before the Appeal Tribunal, and may ask questions of any person presenting evidence,
relating to the evidence presented;
(iii) the Appeal Tribunal may afford any other Person who appears to have an interest in the
matters under dis;cussion, an opportunity to present material and evidence relevant to the
issue before the Jl.ppeal Tribunal;
(iv) the provisions of Sections 5 to 15 and 21 to 24 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.S.22, as amended, or any successor thereof, shall apply to all hearings
conducted by the Appeal Tribunal under this By-lawi and,
(v) any person presenting evidence relevant to the hearing must be present to answer
questions in relation to that evidence.
(b)
if the Applicant or Licensee who has been sent notice of the hearing does not appear at the
appointed time and place of the hearing, the Appeal Tribunal may proceed with the hearing in
the absence of the l\pplicant or Licensee and if so, the Applicant or Licensee shall not be
entitled to any further proceeding or any further notice of the proceedings.
(c)
at the conclusion of a hearing, the Appeal Tribunal may give its decision orally or reserve its
decision, but in any case it shall provide its decision in writing, with reasons, within fourteen
(14) days of the hearing to the Applicant or Licensee and the Licensing Officer.
(d)
the Appeal Tribunal, in making its decision, may uphold or vary the decision of the Licensing
Officer, or impose conditions, including special conditions as a requirement of continuing to
hold a Business licence.
(e)
the decision of the Appeal Tribunal issued under the By-law is final.
SERVICE OF WRITTEN NOTICE:
34.
All notices, orders or other written communications pursuant to this by-law shall. unless otherwise
set out herein this by-law, be sufficiently served:
(I)
personally on any Applicant, Licensee or any Person;
(ii)
posted on the subject Premises;
(iii)
mailed by registe!red mail or by regular mail to any Applicant, Licensee or Person at the
address provided by the Applicant, Licensee or Person, as the case may be, according to
the Licensing Offiicer's records or known to the Licensing Officer;
(Iv)
when service is effected by registered mail or by regular lettermail, the service shall be
deemed to be received on the fifth (51h) day after it is mailed or where served by hand
delivery or posted on the subject Premises shall be deemed to be received immediately.
RETURNING BUSINESS LICENCES
35. When a Business Licence has been revoked or suspended; the holder of the licence shall return
the licence to the Licensinn Officer within two (2) business days of service of the written notice of I
the decision of the Licensing Officer or, where an appeal has been filed, the decision of the Appeal
Tribunal, and the Licensing Officer, or his or her delegates, may enter upon the business premises
of the Licensee for the purpose of receiving, taking or removing the said Licence.
OFFENCES
36.
(a)
Every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law. including any Schedule hereto.
is guilty of an offence.
{b)
Every director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the contravention by the
corporation of any provision of this By-law, including any Schedule hereto, is guilty of an
offence.
(c)
Every offence under this By-law is designated as a continuing offence.
PENALTIES
37.
Except as otherwise provided in this By-law. every Person who is convicted of an offence under any
provision of thfs By-law sha II be liable to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per day or each part of a day
that the offence continues. The penalties set out in this Section shall be in addition to any other
penalties available at law.
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SCHEDULES
38.
Unless otherwise stated, the requirements of the Schedules shall be in addition to all other
requirements of this By-law.
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ULTRA VIRES
39.
(a)
It is hereby declared that notwithstanding that any Section of this By-law, or parts thereof,
may be found by any Court of law to be invalid or beyond the power of the Council to enact,
such Section or Sections or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable and that all other
Sections or parts of this By-law are separate and independent there from and enacted as
such;
(b)
When any requirement of this By-law is at variance with any other By-law in effect in the City
of Welland or with any applicable Provincial or Federal statute or regulation, the more
restrictive requirement shall apply unless otherwise stated in such legislation.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND PASSED BY COUNCIL THIS
61h DAY OF December, 2011.
"Barry Sharpe"
MAYOR
"Christine Mintoff''
CLERK
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SCHEDULE
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SCHEDULE ''A"
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law 2011 - 173
BUSINESS
Fireworks - sale of
Food Premises
Food Vehicle
Hawker and Peddlar
Outdoor Entertainment Events
Pawnbroker
Personal Service Establishments
Public Garage
Donation Collection Bins
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Schedule 1
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS
INTERPRETATION
1.
In addition to the terms in Section 1 of this By-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a) "Indoor Sales" means the sale, display or offer for sale of fireworks in or from a building on a I
site by any person;
(b) "Outdoor Sales" means the sale, display or offer for sale of fireworks in or from a vending
structure on a site by any person;
(c) "Site'' means any area within the City of Welland on which fireworks are displayed. sold or
offered for sale;
(d) "Site Plan" means a drawing of a site which includes all applicable measurements of every
vending structure anid the surrounding area within 100 metres of the site and on which all
buildings and structures, streets or other landmarks are indicated;
(e) "Vending Structure'' means any vehicle) roadside stand or temporary structure, tent or air
supported structure ()r other conveyance in or from which fireworks are displayed, sold or
offered for sale.
CONDITIONS
2.
No person shall display, offer for sale or sell fireworks unless the person is in compliance with all
applicable provisions of this By-law and the City of Welland Fireworks By-law 23-127.
3.
Notwithstanding Section 5(b)(ii) of this by~law, local retailers conducting indoor sales and/or
outdoor sales as defined in Section 1 of this Schedule shall be required to obtain a Hawker or
Peddler Business Licenc1~ for "day sales" or "seasonal sales" if the local retailer is operating at a
temporary location but shall be exempt from paying the applicable application fee for one
temporary location only.
4.
In addition to the requirennents set out in the City of Welland Fireworks By~law 23-127 any person
conducting Outdoor Sales shall:
(a)
Provide a letter to the Licensing Officer from the owner of property on which a vending
structure is to be located, indicating permission to do so has been given to the temporary
vendor;
(b)
Provide a site plan showing the location of .each vending structure in reference to City
streets, buildings on the site and parking areas on the site, demonstrating compliance
with the Federal Explosives Division, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources Table
of Outside Distances as indicated in Section 5 below;
(c)
Not permit the q,isplay or sale of fireworks unless the slte complies with the Outside
Distance regulations set out in Section 5 of this schedule:
(d)
Erect and maintain connected pylons or fencing of a temporary nature to establish a no
encroachment zcine at the perimeter of separation distances outlined in paragraph 5 of
this schedule;
(e)
Post and maintalin at every entrance point to the no-encroachment zone and at every
entrance point to each vending structure, a sign that is clearly visible to the public stating
that the items ltst,ed 1n Section 7.2.9 of the City of Welland Fireworks By-law 2003-127 as
amended, are prohibited within six (6) metres of a vending structure;
(f)
Ensure that whe,re the public is permitted access to a vending structure, that such
structure has at l~iast two (2) separate entrances;
(g)
Ensure that no more than twenty (20) persons are in any vending structure at any one
time;
(h)
Ensure that when the public is permitted access to a vending structure the temporary
vendor or an age1rit or employee of the temporary vendor is in attendance;
(i)
Not operate unless a 2A 1OBC rated fire extinguisher is provided for each employee to
combat fires which have not yet spread to the fireworks and ensure that fires involving
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fireworks are noli fought but rather efforts are concentrated on evacuation and crowd
control;
(j)
Post and maintain a sign indicating "IN CASE OF FIRE CALL 911" that is clearly visible
to the public in each vending structure at all times;
(k)
Not leave a vending structure on any site overnight unless at least one (1) security
person is on duty whenever the temporary vendor is absent from the site;
(I)
Where a vendin~1 structure is a tent, ensure that the tent material conforms with NFPA
701-1977, "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Resistant Textiles and Films: and
that the tent is so labelled.
5.
Fireworks - Table of Outside Distances
Colu,mn "A"
Cotumn "B"
Railway, Aerodrome, Canal (in
active use) rnr other navigable
water,
Dock,
Pier or Jetty;
Market Place, Public Recreation
and Sports Ground or other
open place where the public is
accustomed toi assemble; Public
Highway, Private road which is a
principal means of access to a
Church,
Chapel,
College,
School, Hospital or Factory;
River Wall, Se.a Wall, Reservoir.
Dwelling House, Retail Shop,
Government
and
Public
Buildings.
Church,
Chapel,
College,
School.
Hospital,
Theatre,
Cinema
or
other
Building where the public is
accustomed
to
assemble;
Factory Building or works used
for storage in bulk of petroleum
spirit, gas or other inflammable
substances; Building or works
used
for
the
storage
and
manufacture of explosives or
articles
which
contain
explosives.
Weight in
Pounds
Category "X"
Distance in
Feet
Weight in
Pounds
Category "X"
Distance in
Feet
100
25
100
50
200
30
200
60
400
35
400
70
600
40
600
80
800
45
800
90
1000
50
1000
100
2000
58
2000
115
3000
62
3000
124
4000
65
4000
130
5000
68
5000
135
6000
70
6000
139
8000
73
8000
146
10000
75
10000
150
15000
80
15000
159
20000
83
20000
165
30000
87
30000
174
40000
90
40000
180
50000
93
50000
185
60000
95
60000
189
80000
98
80000
195
100000
100
100000
200
150000
105
150000
209
200000
108
200000
215
250000
110
250000
220
E.G.
A Vendor with a stock of 200 pounds of fireworks must be 30 feet from anything in Column "A"
and 60 feet from anything in Column "B".
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Schedule 2
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
FOOD PREMISES
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of a Food Premises.
INTREPRETATION
1.
In addition to the terms defined in Section 1 of this by-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a)
"Food premises" means any Premises where;
(I)
food intended for human consumption is prepared; or
(ii)
food that is not prepackaged, and that is intended for human consumption, is
handled, and Provided for Sale, but shall not include a Food Vehicle as defined
in this By-law.
CONDITIONS
2.
Every application for a Business Licence to own or operate a Food Premises under this By-law
shall be accompanied b~, a certificate of approval issued and signed by the Medical Officer of
Health.
3.
Every owner or keeper of a Food Premises shall keep posted. in a conspicuous place clearly
visible to members of thei public, at or near the entrance of such establishment. the most recent
food safety inspection notice issued by the Medical Officer of Health.
4.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall be responsible for maintaining the
premises and property in a neat, clean and litter free condition.
5.
Every owner of a Food Premises shall keep any garbage stored outside within a completely
enclosed garbage storag1e facility in accordance with City of Welland Zoning By-law 2667, as
amended.
TRANSITION
6.
In the case of a bake shop, place of refreshment or restaurant that meets the definition of a food
premises under this by-lc1w, a licence that is valid as of the effective date of the By-law shall be
transferred to a Food Premises Licence and the Licensee shall comply with all applicable
provisions of this By-law.
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Schedule 3
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
FOOD VEHICLE
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of Food Vehicles.
INTERPRETATION
1.
In addition to the terms ,defined in Section 1 of this By-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a) "Arterial Road" means, any Highway with markings identifying more than two traffic lanes;
(b) "Chip Wagon" means an immobile vehicle, either mounted on blocks or supported by a
conventional wheel, tiire and axle system, from which food or beverages are Provided for Sale
or sold, or prepared a1nd Provided for Sale or sold;
(c) "Food Vehicle" means a Chip Wagon, Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle, or Refreshment
Vehicle, and shall not: include a Mobile Barbeque Facility or Refrigerated Bicycle Cart;
(d) "Mobile Barbeque Facility" means an open air barbeque which is capable of being moved from
Premises to Premises by a person;
(e) "Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle" means a vehicle from which food prepared therein is
provided for sale or s+0ld;
(f) "Refreshment Vehicle"' means a vehicle from which pre-packaged food items are Provided for
sale or sold and in wt1ich no food is prepared except beverages;
(g) "Refrigerated Bicycle Cart" means a manually propelled itinerant tricycle vehicle from which
Ice-cream, ice-cream cones, ice milk and other iced confectionery food items are offered for
sale or sold to the public;
(h) "Site Plan" means a drawing of a site which includes all applicable measurements of the Food
Vehicle and the surr0+unding area within 100 metres of the site and on which all buildings and
structures, streets or other landmarks are indicated;
(i) "Travelled Portion of the Road Allowance" means the part of the Highway that is improved.
designed or ordinarily- used for vehicular traffic; and
U) "Vehicle" shall have the same meaning as set out in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c,
H.8, as amended from time to time. or any successor thereof.
OWNER OF FOOD VEHICLE
2.
(a)
Without limiting any other provision of this By-law, a Person shall be deemed to be engaged
in the Business of operating a Food Vehicle if he or she is the registered owner of a Food
Vehicle used for such purpose; and
(b)
Each Food Vehicle shall require a separate Business Licence.
CONDITIONS- GENERAL
3.
(a)
Every Food Vehicle Licensee shall:
(I)
ensure that a refuse container is supplied for his or her Food Vehicle, and that such
container fs made avatlable to the customers of the Food Vehicle;
(ri)
ensure that the Food Vehicle is maintained in good repair.
(b)
Notwithstanding Sect:ion 18(a) of the By-law, every Licensee holding a business Licence for a
Food Vehicle Busine:ss shall ensure that the Business Licence relating thereto is affixed to
the vehicle, in a cons1Picuous place clearly visible to the public at all times during the Hours of
Operation of the Busiiness.
CHIP WAGONS
4.
(a)
In addition to all other requlrements of this By-law, the following items shall be submitted with
every application for inspections relating to a Food Vehicle that is a Chip Wagon:
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(i)
a letter from the Owner of every property on which the Food Vehicle will be situated,
authorizing the Applicant to conduct such Business from the property; and
(ii)
a Site Plan to be approved by the City, indicating compliance with the criteria set out
in Section 4(c) of this Schedule.
(b)
No Business Ucence shall be issued for a Food Vehicle that is a Chip Wagon unless the Site
Plan has been approved by the City.
(c)
Every Licensee of a !Food Vehicle that is a Chip Wagon shall ensure that the Chip Wagon is
not operated at any time:
(i)
on any Highway;
(ii)
within 22.86 n,etres (75 feet) of any corner of any intersection;
(iii)
within 15.24 metres (50 feet) from the nearest edge of the Traveled Portion of the
Road Allowance; or
(iv)
when such Chip Wagon occupies an area greater than 37.16 square metres (400
square feet).
MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLE
5.
(a)
In addition to all other requirements of this By-law, the following items shall be submitted with
every application for inspections and renewals relating to a Food Vehicle that is a Mobile
Food Preparation Vehicle:
(i)
a letter from the Owner of every property on which the Food Vehicle will be situated
authorizing the Applicant to conduct such Business from the property; and
(ii)
a Site Plan to be approved by the City, indicating compliance with the criteria set out
in Section 4(c) of this Schedule.
(b)
No Business Licence! shall be issued for a Food Vehicle that is a Mobile Food Preparation
Vehicle unless the Si1te Plan has been approved by the City.
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(c)
Every Licensee of a Food Vehicle that is a Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle shall ensure that
the Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle is not operated at any time:
(i)
on any Highway;
(ii)
within 22.86 metres (75 feet) of any comer of any intersection;
(iii)
within 15.24 metres (50 feet) from the nearest edge of the Traveled Portion of the
Road Allowance; or
(iv)
on any propeirty where, due to the area occupied by the Food Vehicle. the minimum
parking spac:e requirement for said property is not in compliance with the City's
Zoning By-law.
REFRESHMENT VEHICLE
6.
Every Licensee of a Food Vehicle that is a Refreshment Vehicle shall ensure that the I
Refreshment Vehicle does not provide Goods or Services while such Vehicle is on any Highway.
7.
Every Licensee of a Foodl Vehicle that is a Refreshment Vehicle shall ensure that:
(a)
only pre-packaged food items are provided for sale or sold from the Refreshment Vehicle
and that no food 1is prepared therein except hot beverages and that no food [tern is
provided for sale or sold from the Refreshment Vehicle;
(i)
at any location other than industrial or commercial establishments or to workers
on a construction site;
(ii)
to the geineral public; and
(iii)
unless such food is pre-packaged in individual servings and the
date of pireparation of said food item is clearly displayed on the package of the
food item; and,
(b)
the said Refreshment Vehicle does not remain in any particular location, providing
service to customers, for more than 30 minutes.
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Schedule 4
1"he Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
HAWKER AND PEDDLAR
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of Hawkers and Peddlars.
INTREPRET ATION
1.
In addition to the terms defined in Section 1 of this by-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a)
A "Hawker" or "Pt~ddlar" includes:
(i)
any pers,on who goes from place to place, or to a particular place, with goods,
wares or merchandise for sale, or who carries and displays samples, patterns or
specimens of any goods, wares or merchandise for which orders are taken and
that are tio be delivered in the City afterwards; and
(ii)
any retail1er which has an employee or agent who goes from place to place or to
a particular place with goods, wares or merchandise for sale, or who carries and
displays samples, patterns or specimens of any goods, wares or merchandise for
which orders are taken and that are to be delivered in the City afterwards;
(iii)
but exclL1des a consumer show open to the public or a trade show open by
invitation or registration only, the primary purpose of which are the display of
goods and products and not the direct sale of them.
(b)
"Local Retailer" means any individual or business which provides for the selling or
offer1ng for sale of goods or services at a building or structure located within the City
which is subject to property tax in the City;
(c)
"Registered Charitable Organization" means any charity that is registered or is eligible to
be registered with the Federal Government and has a registered charity number that has
been issued;
CATEGORIES OF LICENCE
2.
The following categories of Hawker and Peddler are hereby established:
(a)
Category 1 - "Day Sales" - shall include the sale of goods such as. but not limited to,
flowers, and frest, produce, for a one to three day period from one specific location such
as, but not limited to, a parking lot, a service station lot or a vacant commercial lot where
the use is permitted in the Zoning By-law.
(b)
Category 2 - "Si~asonal Sales" - shall include temporary businesses such as, but not
limited to, gardening products sales and Christmas tree sales for one period of up to
three months from one specific location such as, but not limited to, a parking lot or a
vacant commercial lot and may include the use of a temporary structure such as a
greenhouse or Scitles office where the use is permitted in the Zoning By-law.
(d)
Category 3 - ''Geineral" - shall include any Hawker or Peddler excluding Categories 1 or
2 as defined in s,~ction 2 of this schedule.
CONDITIONS
3.
No person shall, in the Cilty:
(a}
carry on the business of Hawker or Peddler; or
(b)
be engaged in services to the public in connection with the business of a Hawker or
Peddler;
without holding a current valid Business Licence for such Business issued under the provisions of
this by-law.
4.
Notwithstanding Section 17(a} and (b) of this by-law. the Business Licence of an employee of a
Hawker or Peddler requiring their own Business Licence shall be transferable to another
employee upon the return of the original licence issued by the Licensing Officer and upon the
completion of an application form by the new employee.
5.
Notwithstanding Section ;3 of this Schedule, no Business Licence shall be required for hawking,
peddling or selling goods, wares or merchandise:
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(a)
to wholesale or mtail dealers in srmtlar goods, wares or merchandise; or
(b)
if the goods, warres or merchandise are hawked, peddled or sold by an agent of the
grower, producer or manufacturer, acting on behalf of a dealer who pays business tax in
the City in respect of premises used for the sale of goods, wares or merchandise; or
(c)
for existing local retailers who are carrying out any "day sales" or ''seasonal sales" if the
temporary selling activity is an extension of the existing business at that location; or
(d)
for local farm growers who are carrying out any "day sales" or "seasonal sales'' if the
produce they are selling is being sold from their own property and has been grown and I
harvested by thern.
(e)
if the goods, wares or merchandise are hawked, peddled or sold at a Special Event as
defined by City policy and for which a special events permit has been obtained.
6.
In a prosecution for a breach of this Part of this by-law, the onus of proving that he does not, for
any of the reasons mentioned in Section 5 of this by-law, require to be licensed is upon the
person charged.
7.
No person licensed, or required to be licensed, as a Hawker or Peddler shall carry on the
business of a hawker or peddlar fn any public park in the City except under a permit of the City.
8.
Notwithstanding Sections 4(a)(ii) and 5(b)(ii) registered charitable organizations shall be required
to obtain a Hawker or Pe?ddler Business Licence for "day sales" or "seasonal sales" but shall be
exempt from paying the applicable fees.
9.
Notwithstanding Section 5(b)(ii) local retailers shall be required to obtain a Hawker or Peddler
Business Licence for "dlay sales" or "seasonal sales" if the local retailer is operatfng at a
temporary location but shall be exempt from paying the applicable application fee for one
temporary location only, provided that the goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale at the
temporary location are th(: same goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale continuously when
the local retailer is open f,or business at their permanent location for at least three (3) months prior
to their application for the Hawker or Peddler Business Licence.
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Schedule 5
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of Outdoor Entertainment Events.
INTERPRETATION
1.
In addition to the terms defined in Section 1 of this By-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a)
"Carnival" means an exhibition, display, event or amusement show, including a circus,
which may include the operation of one or more amusement devices:
(b)
"Outdoor Entertainment Event" means any public or private exhibition, Carnival, rave,
commercial performance or show, attended by or which might reasonably be expected to
be attended by more than 500 people, held outdoors on private property.
CONDITIONS
2.
No person shall hold, operate or conduct an Outdoor Entertainment Event on private property
within the City unless thie property owner or his duly authorized representative holds a valid
Business Licence issued pursuant to this by-law.
3.
All applications for an Outdoor Entertainment Event Licence shall include a site plan showing the
proposed layout of the event and parking areas.
4.
The organizers or promoters of an Outdoor Entertainment Event shall obtain an Outdoor
Enterta[nment Event Licence a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the event taking place.
5.
The Licensing Officer shall consider applications for Outdoor Entertainment Event Business
Licences pursuant to thiis by-law and may establish conditions to be met by the promoters or
organizers of such events, having due regard for health, sanitation, vehicular and traffic control,
dog control, public safety and the protection of public and private property.
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Schedule 6
l'he Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
PAWNBROKERS
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of Pawnbrokers.
INTERPRETATION
In addition to the terms defined in Section 1 of this By-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a)
"Pawnbroker" me!ans any Person who carries on the business of taking by way of pawn
or pledge any article for the repayment of money lent thereon.
CONDITIONS
2.
(a)
Every Licensees.hall comply will all the provisions of the Pawnbrokers Act R.S.O. 1990,
C. P.6, as amended from time to time or any successor thereof (the "Pawnbrokers Act"),
(b)
Pursuant to the Pawnbrokers Act, every Pawnbroker Licensee shall give to the City,
security to the satisfaction of the City in the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), for
the due observance by the Pawnbroker of the Pawnbrokers Act;
(c)
No Pawnbroker Licensee shall purchase or acquire, from any Person, any article or
object on which the serial number has been obliterated or mutilated, without first having
given the NRPS 24 hours prior notice of such intended purchases or acquisitions;
(d)
Every Pawnbrokm Licensee who has reasonable cause to suspect that an article offered
to the Pawnbrokeir has been stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained shall forthwith report
the matter to a member of the Niagara Regional Police Service.
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Schedule 7
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
PE:RSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of Personal Service Establishments.
INTREPRETATION
1
In addition to the terms ,defined in Section 1 of this by-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a)
"Aesthetician Salon" means any premise wherein is provided for hire or gain facials,
waxing, manicure1s, pedicures, electrolysis or tanning;
(b)
"Barbershop" meians any premise wherein is provided for hire or gain the cutting,
dressing, shampooing, adorning or beautifying of hair or the scalp or the shaving and
trimming of beardls;
(C)
"Electrolysis" means a process by which body hair is removed;
(d)
"Hair Salon" means any premises or part thereof wherein is provided for hire or gain the
cutting, dressing, shampooing, adorning or beautifying of hair or the scalp and includes a
barbershop;
(e)
'1Hairstylist" mea1ns any person who performs the services of cutting, dressing,
shampooing, adornlng or beautifying hair or scalps in a Hair Salon;
(f)
"Personal Servic,e Establishment" means any premises in which is provided services,
including but not limited to activities, facilities, or treatments for the improvement of a
person's physical! or psychological health or appearance such as, but not limited to Hair
Salons. Tattoo Parlours, Tanning salons, Spas, Electrolysis, Piercing and Aesthetician I
Salon;
(g)
"Pierce" means the use of needles or other instruments to permanently create a hole in or I
through the skin, for the purpose of decorating such a hole with jewellery, hoops, studs or
other decorative items, and "Piercing" shall have the corresponding meaning;
(h)
"Spa" means the use of natural elements to enhance and manage personal health and
improve personal appearance and for the purpose of this By-law Beauty Spa and Health
Spa shall have the same meaning;
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(i)
"Tanning'' means to provide for use an area where ultra-vlolet or other light sources are I
used to radiate the skin in an attempt to produce changes in skin pigmentation, and also
includes the application or sale of artificial bronzing and tanning lotions designed to
change skin tone or colour; and,
U)
"Tattoo Parlour'' means any premises where an indelible figure is fixed Upon the body by
the insertion of pigment under the skin.
REQUIRED SIGNAGE
2.
Every Personal Services Establishment Licensee shall ensure that:
(a)
a list of all services provided by the Personal Services Establishment and a fees list for
those services, are posted in a conspicuous location within the Personal Services
Establishment and clearly visible to all persons entering any principal entrance of the
establishment as identified in the Floor Plan; and,
(b)
only those services set out in the posted list of services required in Section 3(a) of this
Schedule, are provided in the personal services establishment, and only the fees set out
on the fees list, riequired in Section 3(a) of this Schedule, are charged for the respective
services.
DESIGN OF PREMISES
3.
Every Licensee shall ensure that:
(a)
every contact swiace, equipment, fixture. table, mat and any other surface upon which
any person lies, sits or otherwise contacts while being provided any service in the
Personal Service?s Establishment Is in good repair and is constructed of impervious
material that is able to be readily cleaned and sanitized after each customer's use;
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(b)
every contact surface, equipment, fixture, table, mat and any other surface upon which
any person lies, sits or otherwise contacts while being provided any service in the
personal services establishment is cleaned in accordance with Provincial Infectious
Diseases Advisory Committee "Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization"
dated March 20013 and amended from time to time;
(c)
all linens are laundered after each use;
(d)
clean and used or soiled linens are kept separate at all times;
(e)
the Personal Se1rvices Establishment is equipped with adequate toilet and washroom
accommodations pursuant to the Building Code Act, and regulations thereto, as amended
from time to time, and successor thereof, and that those facilities are available and
accessible to staff and clients at all times;
(f)
the facllities set out in Sectlon 4(e) of this schedule are equipped at all times with:
(i)
a hand washing basin that has a supply of hot and cold water;
(ii)
liquid soap in a dispenser;
(iii)
hot air dryers or clean single service towels or disposable paper towels;
(iv)
a recepta1cle for used towels and waste material.
HAIR SALON
4.
(a)
no Hair Salon Licensee shall act as a hairstylist unless he or she is the holder of a current
certificate of qualification as a barber or hairdresser; and
(b)
every Hair Salon Licensee shall ensure that every hairstylist operating in the hair salon is
the holder of a current certificate of qualification as a barber or halrdresser.
TRANSITION
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5.
(a)
A Hair Salon or Barbershop licence that is valid as of the effective date of this By-law
shall be transferred to a Personal Services Establishment Business Licence and the
Licensee shall comply with all applicable provisions of this By"law.
(b)
The Licensee sh;all be required to renew the Personal Services Establishment Business
Licence prior to its expiry.
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Schedule 8
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
PUBLIC GARAGE
(AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL, SALES AND SERVICE)
The provisions of this Schedule sl,all apply in respect of a Public Garage.
INTREPRET ATION
1.
In addition to the terms defined in Section 1 of this By-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
(a)
"Automobile Service Station" means a building or structure or part thereof where
gasoline, oil, grease, anti-freeze, tires, tubes, tire accessories, electrrc light bulbs, spark
plugs and batteriBs for motor vehicles are stored or kept for sale, or where motor vehicles
may be oiled, greased or washed, or have their ignition adjusted, tires inflated or batteries
charged or where only minor or running repairs essential to the actual operation of motor
vehicles are exec:uted or performed;
(b)
"Motor vehicle" means includes an automobile, motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle and
any other vehicle propelled or driven otheiwise than by muscular power.
(c)
"Public garage" includes any of the classes of public garage established in Schedule 8 of
this by-law.
CLASSES OF LICENCE
2.
The following classes of automobile service station are hereby established:
(a)
Class A
s.hall include a building or place where motor vehicles are hired or kept or I
u1sed for hire;
(b)
Class B
s,hall include a building or place where motor vehicles are stored or kept I
for sale;
(c)
Class C
shall include a place being an open lot only where motor vehicles are
s,tored or kept for sale;
(d)
Class O
s.hall include a building or place where gasoline or oil products are stored
cir kept for sale;
(e)
Class E
s.hall include a building or place used as a motor vehicle repair shop;
(f)
Class F
s,hall include a building or place used for washing or cleaning motor
vehicles; and
(g)
Class G
s.hall include an automobile service station.
CONDITIONS - GENERAL
3.
No person shall operate a Public Garage without holding a current valid Business Licence for such
Premises or Business issued under the provisions of this By-law.
4.
No person shall operate a Public Garage contrary to this part of this by-law.
5.
Any Public Garage Business Ucence issued under the provisions of this by-law may be for all or
any of the purposes or classifications which are included in this schedule but the Business Licence
shall be limited to the purposes of the class designated therein.
6.
Every applicant for Public Garage Business Licence shall indicate on the application form the class
or classes of the proposed !Business as provided in this schedule.
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Schedule 9
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011-173
DONATION COLLECTION BINS
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply in respect of Donation Collection Bins
INTERPRETATION
1.
In addition to the terms defined in Section 1 of this By-law, the following terms shall have the
corresponding meanings:
a)
''Charity" means a registered charity as defined in subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax
Act, R.S.C. 1985 (51h Supp) or successor legislation that has a registration number issued by
the Canada Revenue Agency or successor agency.
b)
"Donation Collectio1n Bin'' means any receptacle used for the purpose of collecting clothing
donations or other items from the public.
c)
"Operator" means tlhe operator of the donation collection bin.
d)
"Owner" means the owner or occupant of the private property on which the donation
collection bin is locatnd.
e)
"Private Property" means any property not owned by the municipality.
f)
"Waste Material'' m,eans any discarded items adjacent to a donation collection bin.
CONDITIONS
2.
No operator shall place a donation collection bin on private property without the consent of the
owner.
3.
No operator shall permit a donation collection bin to be located on a property zoned residential.
4.
No operator shall permit a donation collection bin to be located on any street or property owned
or maintained by the City of Welland.
5.
No owner shall permit a donation collection bin to be located on a property zoned residential.
6.
No operator shall permit a donation collection bin to be placed on a property in a location that is
within three (3) metres of an access or egress to any property.
7.
No operator shall permit a donation collection bln to be placed on a property within 0.9 meters (2
feet 11 inches) from all property lines.
8.
No operator shall permit a donation collect bin to be placed on the property In a location that
creates a visual obstruction for vehicular traffic or pedestrians.
9.
The owner shall ensure that all areas immediately adjacent to the donation collection bin are
clean and free of waste material.
10.
Each Donation Collection Bin shall require a separate licence.
11.
The operator shall ensure, the donation collection bin is maintained in good repair
REQUIRED SIGNAGE
12.
Every operator shall:
(i)
Display the name and telephone number of the operator in a conspicuous place
on the dcination collection bin, in lettering no smaller than 100 millimeters x 75
millimeteirs, and of a contrasting colour.
(ii)
Display the type of organization: for-profit or not-for-profit, in a conspicuous place
on the do,nation collection bin, in lettering no smaller than 100 millimeters x 75
millimete1rs, and of a contrasting colour.
(iii)
Display the schedule of times for pick up of donated items, in a conspicuous
place on the donation collection bin, and of a contrasting colour.
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13.
The operator shall ensure, that the information contained in Section 12 is maintained and current
at all times.
REMOVAL OF DONATION COLLECTION BINS AND ENFORCEMENT
14.
a) When a Donation Coll,action Bin is placed, or is not maintained, in contravention of the
provisions of this By-law, such Donation Collection Bin may be removed immediately by the City
without notice if located on, over. partly on, or partly over property owned by or under jurisdiction
of the City at the expense of the Operator, and the Operator shall be invoiced.
b) Where a Donation Collection Bin has been removed by the City such Donation Collection Bin
shall be stored for a period of thirty (30) days and the Donation Collection Bin Operator may
redeem the Donation Collection Bin upon payment of the storage and removal fees prescribed by
the City. Where a Donation Collection Bin has not been redeemed within the thirty (30) day
period, such Donation Collection Bin may be forthwith destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the
City without notice or compensation and the Operator shall be invoiced.
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Schedule "B"
The Corporation of the City of Welland
By-law Number 2011 -173
REQIUIRED INSPECTIONS FOR BOTH INITIAL
APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS
SCHEDULE#
BUSINESS
APPLICATION
RENEWAL
1
Fireworks - sale of
By-law. Fire, Zoning
By-law, Fire
2
Food Premises
Building, By-law,
Health, Zoning
By-law, Health
3
Food Vehicle
By-law, Fire. Health,
Zoning
By-law, Fire, Health
4
Hawker and Peddlar
By-law, Zoning
By-law
5
Outdoor Entertainment
Event
By-law, Fire, Health,
NRP, Zonlng
By-law, Fire. Health,
NRP
6
Pawnbroker
By-law, Zoning
By-law
7
Personal Service
Establishment
By-law, Health,
Zoning
By-law, Health
8
Public Garage,
Building , By-law,
Zoning,
By-law
9
Donation Colh3ction Bins
By-law, Zoning
By-law
Inspection Divisions:
Building - Building Department - Integrated Services
By-law - By-law Enforcement Division
Fire - Welland Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Office
Health - Niagara Region Public H1ealth Department
NRP - Niagara Regional Police
Zoning - Integrated Services
Contact Information:
Integrated Services Department-· Building and
Zoning Inquiries
905-735-1700 Ext 2251
or Ext 2257
Bv-law Enforcement Division
905-735-1700 Ext 2252
Welland Fire and Emergency Services
905-735-9922
Niaoara Reoion Public Health
905-735-5697
Niagara Regional Police
905-735-7811