Community & Partner Engagement

Community & Partner Engagement is responsible for the issuance of business licenses, Bylaw Services and Animal Control, The Shipyards, and Waterfront.  

Business Services

The Business Services Division is responsible for administering the City’s Business Licence Bylaw, 2004, No.7584 and being the main liaison with businesses in the community. The main areas of responsibility are:

• Economic Development
• Film Permitting
• Placemaking 

Bylaw Services

Bylaw Services is responsible for the enforcement of the City’s bylaws. Bylaw Officers work to educate the community about bylaws, enforce fairly and consistently and resolve any bylaw conflicts in a collaborative way. The main areas of enforcement are:

• Parking Enforcement (Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 6234)
• Noise Complaints (Noise Control Bylaw No. 8885)
• Animal Control (Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw No. 8113) 
• Property Maintenance (Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 5659) and (Rental Premises Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 7931)

Central Waterfront & Public Realm

• The Shipyards
• Wharf Management

Contact Info

Business Licensing
Tel: 604-983-7356