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Home Occupation Regulations
First seen: July 7, 2026
Last seen: July 21, 2026
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July 21, 2026Council
Full RecordingFees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1175, 2026
Council considers updating fees associated with home-based business licenses.
July 7, 2026Council
Full RecordingAmendments to Business Licence, Fees and Charges, Municipal Ticket Information, Sign, and Zoning Bylaws (Home Occupation Update)
Council updated rules for home-based businesses, including parking requirements for daycares and new categories for home offices.
"Staff explained new daycare parking requirements (one space per employee) and the classification of home-based businesses (Home Office, Minor, and Major). Councillor Rogers questioned how these changes affect multi-unit dwellings."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 952, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1174, 2026 be given a first, second and third reading."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT a public hearing for Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1178, 2026 be scheduled for July 21, 2026."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: John Rogers
Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Alison MacKenzie