Fernie business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

No person shall carry on, within the Municipality, any business unless the owner or operator thereof:

Non-profit societies or organizations and religious organizations

the interval at which rent is payable and the tenancy period on the

Dwelling Unit, Secondary Suite, or Secondary Dwelling Unit or rooms in a

(e) Rental of the whole of a Dwelling Unit or two or fewer rooms of a Dwelling

excepting rental or property managers engaged for the rental or management of properties as set out in

No person shall carry on, within the Municipality, any business unless the owner

Every business and short-term rental in the City of Fernie is required to have a valid business licence before commencing operations.

Business licences are also required for businesses that are not located in the community but do work in it. For example, contractors and trades persons.

A. Licence other than a Short-Term Rental (Annual Fee) $100

E. Change of business location $20

F. Transfer of Licence to new owner $20

G. Change of business name $20

Where an applicant becomes Licenced after the first day of July in any calendar

The annual business licence fee to operate a business in Fernie is $150.00.

$20.00 for registering the transfer of location

☐ $150 BL Fee

☐ $75 Pro-rated BL Fee (after July 1)

☐ $20 Change to existing business licence

Business licence fees are required to be paid at the time of application. A business licence application will not be processed until payment has been provided.

These departments include Planning, Engineering, Building, Fire, Police, and Health.

an inspection by a Building Official and Fire Inspector will be required to ensure that the facility meets the mandatory provincial codes for the new type of business operating at the proposed location.

Copies of reports from the Public Health Inspector are required for all restaurants, cafes, mobile vendors, and any other establishment selling food.

the zoning of the location of the business permits such business activity;

Floor plan of business premises

Off-street parking plan

If home based business, proof of residency (driver’s licence or utility bill)

In December you will receive a Business Licence Renewal Invoice in the mail which is payable by January 1 of the following year.

and expiring on the 31st day of December.

obtain, complete and submit the renewal form and annual Licence fee to the Licence Inspector not

later than January 1st in each year.

PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITY means the following municipalities:

a person applying for an ICBL shall pay a fee of $100.00 to the

An ICBL fee will not be prorated.

The following businesses are excluded from application for an ICBL:

1. Mobile vending services utilizing a motor vehicle or unit for the purpose of:

Inter-Community Business Licence - Additional $100

The City of Fernie, District of Sparwood and District of Elkford have entered into an inter-municipal licensing scheme

Carrying on business without a Licence 3. (1) $750.00

Transfer of Licence without notice to Licence Inspector $150.00

Change in nature, or kind of business without notice to Licence 9.(2) $150.00

a fine and penalty of not more than $1,000.00 and not less than $100.00

Consolidated Business Licensing and

Bylaw No. 2529, Amend #8