Vancouver permits and licenses

Get a licence. If you are a religious group wanting to share your message and interact with the public on City streets, you are required to get a permit. Get a religious street meeting permit. The BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch regulates special occasion licences for both private and public events, such as weddings, tastings, and community festivals.

Apply for a special occasion licence External website, opens in new tab. Skip to content Skip to main navigation Skip to section navigation Skip to search. Contact Translate Careers Guides Online services. Site Search:. Doing business. Temporary event licences and permits private property. Special event on private property proposal To hold a special event on private property, you may be required to fill out a special event on private property proposal form PDF file KB.

Events on public property Streets, sidewalks, or plazas Block parties Events in a park Vancouver park Wedding in parks. Temporary event licences and permits Arts event licence. Busking in Vancouver streets and parks. Site Search:. Doing business. Starting or expanding a small business Key resources to to help you start or expand your business in Vancouver. Operating a small business Key resources to run your business smoothly and sustainably.

Business licences Get information on the types of businesses that require licences, and how to apply for, renew, cancel, and manage your business licence. Permits for businesses Along with a business licence, you might need additional permits for the type of business you want to conduct in Vancouver. Read the requirements, view the by-law, and download the application. The tree removal permit allows you to take out, move, or replace trees on your property. Review the steps to getting this permit.

Read the requirements, view the fees, and more. Underground storage tanks that haven't been used for two years must be removed. Find out the benefits of removing a UST, how to detect one on your property, and how to get a permit to remove it or safely abandon it in place. In some areas of south Vancouver, flowing artesian conditions require specific professional expertise.

An October advisory from the Province of BC cautions that you and your contractors may risk flooding, damage, and expenses if you drill without due diligence. You will need an electrical permit to perform most electrical work except for replacing switches, bulbs, and making minor repairs to an installation covered by an existing annual electrical permit. You will need a fire sprinkler permit to install a new or make changes to an existing fire sprinkler system.

You will need a plumbing permit and gas permit to install, change, or upgrade any part of a plumbing or gas system. New buildings that require shoring, excavation, hoarding, or scaffolding into City property need to apply for a construction street use permit. Book or cancel an electrical, plumbing, building, fire sprinkler, gas, or sidewalk inspection for your construction or renovation project.

An occupancy permit is needed for most new buildings, and for some existing buildings. The permit confirms the building is safe and complies with bylaws and building codes. A noise bylaw exception permit allows construction outside of the specified hours. Download the form, view the bylaw, find the fees, and more. This permit covers contaminated groundwater discharge during construction. Read the requirements, view the bylaw, download the application.

Operating permits help the City and health authorities track new and existing cooling towers, water features, and water systems. Keeping yourself, your family, and your home safe from a fire. Get prevention tips, apply for fire permits and inspections, fill out a fire safety plan, and find out what to do after a fire. If you need to use a fire hydrant for a specific purpose, such as construction or filming, you will need a fire hydrant use permit.

Find out what other requirments you must meet. Construction, film, and special event projects that use streets, laneways, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities are required to control traffic. Search for a permit or application. Alert icon We will be closed from December 25 to January 3.

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