Notice of proposed Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026

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Bylaw No. 3212, 2026

The City is extending the period for public comment for this bylaw. Council will consider adoption of Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026 at the June 24, 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.

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

The key changes focus on:

  • streamlining the processing of licence applications
  • reducing and recovering administrative costs
  • fees and charges
  • identifying additional opportunities within City parks

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). It is also available to view online:

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

Submit written comments

The deadline for written comments is Monday,June 15, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Submissions should contain the writer’s name and address, which may become part of the public record.

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

Council meeting

Watch the meeting in person or online.

Watch in person

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4 p.m. 
Comox Valley Regional District Civic Room 
770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay

Watch online

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4 p.m.
Streamed live on the City of Courtenay'sYouTube channel

This notice is pursuant to s. 59 of the Community Charger
Adriana Proton, Corporate Officer

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