Notice of proposed Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026

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Bylaw No. 3212, 2026

At the regular Council meeting on June 24, 2026, Council amended the proposed Business License Bylaw No. 3212.

The proposed bylaw will replace the City’s Business License Bylaw No. 2523 and the Intermunicipal Business License Agreement Bylaw No. 2464.

The key changes focus on licence fees for:

  • financial institutions
  • nightclubs/pubs
  • large-format retail stores (over 1000m2)

Council will consider adoption of the amended Business Licence Bylaw
No. 3212, 2026 at the July 29, 2026, regular Council meeting. In accordance
with section 59(2) of the Community Charter, the City must give notice of its
intentions and provide an opportunity for persons who consider they are
affected by the bylaw to make representation to Council prior to adoption.

There are no in-person or online speaking opportunities for the proposed bylaw.

Get more information

The bylaw is available for viewing at Courtenay City Hall (830 Cliffe Avenue), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays), July 8–29, 2026. It is also available to view online:

Staff report and bylaws are posted before meetings on the Council meetings page.

Council meeting

Watch the meeting in person or online,or submit written comments in advance.

In person

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 4 p.m. 
Comox Valley Regional District Civic Room 
770 Harmston Ave., Courtenay

Watch online

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 4 p.m.
Streamed live on the City of Courtenay'sYouTube channel

Submit written comments

Email: businesslicence@courtenay.ca
Mail: Development Services
830 Cliffe Ave.Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7

The deadline for written comments is Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. Submissions should contain the writer’s name and address, which may become part of the public record.

This notice is pursuant to section 59 of the Community Charter.
Adriana Proton, Corporate Officer

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