Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for a Home Occupation Business License you need to complete the following: - Development Permit - Home Occupation Questionnaire - Business License Application Form - Customer may also be required to inform his/her neighbors of intent to operate a home based business. At least four signatures required for the home occupation consent form. All applications and forms are available at the City office. For further information contact

A permit is not required to build a fence as long as it meets the required land use bylaw. The fence must be on property line or inside property line, it must be a max of 2 meters high in the back yard (up to the front corner of the house) and a max of 1-meter-high in the front yard.

The city does not allow canvas or vinyl covered garages in residential areas.