Business Licence
District of Squamish
37955 2nd Avenue, PO Box 310
Squamish, BC V8B 0A3
604.815.5002 www.squamish.ca
Application Form – RESIDENT
APPLICATION DATE:
(DD / MM / YYYY)
TYPE OF BUSINESS (check one box only):
Commercial / Industrial
Home Occupation
(RESIDENTIAL)
Home Occupation
(OFFICE)
Home Based
BUSINESS DETAILS:
Incorporated or Limited Company Name (must provide Incorporated or Limited Certificate):
‘Doing Business As’ Name:
Business Address: Street No. & Name:
City:
Mailing Address:
Province: select province
Postal Code:
Province: select province
Postal Code:
Street No. & Name:
City:
Business Phone:
Business Fax:
Business Email (required):
Website:
IF COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS, PROVIDE BUSINESS OWNER’S DETAILS:
PRIMARY BUSINESS OWNER – Full Name:
Home Address:
Street No. & Name:
City:
Province: select province
Postal Code:
Province: select province
Postal Code:
Mailing Address: Street No. & Name:
City:
Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
SECONDARY BUSINESS OWNER (only if applicable) – Full Name:
Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
PREVIOUS BUSINESS LICENCE(S):
Have you previously held a Business Licence in Squamish:
No
Yes (see below)
If Yes, provide the following information:
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Previous Business Name (‘Doing Business As’):

Previous Business Address: Street No. & Name:
City:

Date licence was cancelled?
Province: select province
(DD / MM / YYYY)
Postal Code:
Previous Business Licence No.:
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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:

Type of Business:
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If you are a Temporary Commercial Vendor, what date will your business be open? Click here to enter a date.
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Number of Employees (working in Squamish):
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Describe in detail the nature of your business and the intended use of the premise (both primary and accessory),
including: activities involved; materials and equipment used; methods of operation; and distinctive lines of products
and/or services. Please submit a sketch of your proposed floor area and business including floor area
measurements, location of washrooms and workstations (for beauty businesses), office area, and exits.

If your business type is a restaurant, esthetics, hair salon, barber or health spa, how many chairs do you have?
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If your business is construction, check the type of construction:

Total number of off-street parking spaces:
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For specific types of businesses, you are required to provide the following proof of certification or authorization
(depending on the nature of your business, you may also be required to provide additional documentation):
Residential
Non-Residential
Both
Plumbing Business – Trade Qualification Number:
Electrical Business – Electrical Contractor’s Licence Number:
Alarm Business – HST Registration Number:
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Business – Registration Number:
Auto Sales Business – VSA Licence Number:
Portable Food Vendor Business – You are required to provide the District of Squamish with a Letter of
Authorization from the property owner(s) of the property on which your portable is located.

Describe any alterations to the home or premises that might be required to facilitate your business.

Have you applied for a building Permit?
No
Yes
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BUSINESS OPERATION DETAILS:
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Will your business create any discharge or emission of odorous, toxic or noxious vapours or matter, heat, glare,
radiation, electrical interference, or noise?
No
Yes (see below)
If Yes, please briefly describe:

Are you proposing to post a sign?
No
Yes (see below)
If Yes, you must apply for a Sign Permit. Application forms available under Guides & Forms at www.squamish.ca.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ONLY – Total area of business:
square metres (m2) or
square feet (ft2)
HOME OCCUPATION / HOME-BASED BUSINESSES ONLY (does not apply to Commercial / Industrial Businesses):

Describe which room(s) will be used in the operation of the home occupation and how these rooms will be used. For
example, garage will be used to store supplies, or den will contain desk and file cabinets.

What size is/are the room(s) and/or accessory building where you home occupation will be conducted?
Room 1 Type of Room:
Size:
m2
Room 2 Type of Room:
Size:
m2
Room 3 Type of Room:
Size:
m2
Room 4 Type of Room:
Size:
m2
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What is the total area of your home?

Describe how, where and in what amounts the material, supplies and/or equipment related to your proposed home
occupation will be displayed or stored:

Will people come to your home to obtain any product or utilize any service connected with the proposed home
occupation activity?
No
Yes (see below)
square metres (m2) or
square feet (ft2)
If Yes, describe frequency:

If trucks or other equipment will be used in your home occupation, where will they be parked or stored?

Will the home occupation involve the use of commercial vehicles or trailers for delivery of materials to or from the
premises?
No
Yes
(see below)
If Yes, describe frequency:
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I/we the undersigned confirm as the business owner(s)/agent for the owner(s) that the above-noted information is correct
and agrees to comply with ALL relevant provisions of the Licence Bylaw No. 651, 1978 and other applicable district bylaws.
The information on this form is collected under the authority of the Development Procedures & Fees Bylaw (1446, 1997) and
is used to process your application. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact
the Information and Privacy Coordinator at the District of Squamish on 604.815.5006 or email privacy@squamish.ca.
Full Name of Applicant
_______________________________________ DD / MM / YYYY
Signature of Applicant
Date
Full Name of Landowner
_______________________________________ DD / MM / YYYY
Signature of Landowner
Date
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Zoning: ____________ Signature of Planner:_________________________________________ Date: _________________
Approved by Inspector (signature): ________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Business Licence No.: _______________________ Group: _______________________ Fee: ________________________
Utilities Confirmed (if applicable):
☐No ☐ Yes
Follow-up Required:
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☐No ☐ Yes
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