Business Licence Regulations
There are several bylaws that regulate how businesses are operated in Surrey. The two bylaws that affect all businesses operating in Surrey are the Business License Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw.
Business License Bylaw
The Business License Bylaw, 1999, No. 13680 sets the fees for business licenses. It also includes specific regulations that some business types must follow (ice cream vendors, health enhancement centres, mail box rental centres, etc.).
Zoning Bylaw
The Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000 regulates where businesses can be located. Properties are given a zoning designation which lists all uses that are permitted on that property. Home-based business regulations can also be found in the Zoning Bylaw.
Related Bylaws
Review the other bylaws that may affect how your business operates.
- Building Bylaw, 1987, No. 9011
- Electrical Safety Bylaw, 2004, No. 15596
- Fire Service Bylaw, 1990, No. 10771
- Methadone Dispensing Bylaw, 2003, No. 15039
- Noise Control Bylaw, 1982, No. 7044
- Plumbing Bylaw, 1981, No. 6569
- Pool Room and Billiard Hall Regulation Bylaw, 1974, No. 4323
- Public Health Smoking Protection Bylaw, 2008, No. 16694
- Sale of Pepper Spray Regulation Bylaw, 1998, No. 13622
- Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bylaw, 1997, No. 13183
- Scrap Metal Dealer Regulation Bylaw, 2008, No. 16655
- Vehicle for Hire Bylaw, 1999, No.13610
For questions about your business licence application, contact our Licensing office at businesslicensing@surrey.ca or 604-591-4370.
