Business Licensing

On September 12, 2005 By-Law 05-197 pertaining to Business Licensing in the City of Peterborough was passed.  The by-law is intended to promote the health and safety of the public and control nuisance, by requiring those who operate businesses to obtain a license.  Such operations are regulated in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25.

The following Business categories require a Municipal Business license to operate in The City of Peterborough.

• Adult Entertainment Parlours
• Arcades
• Auctioneers
• Bakeshops
• Barbershops/Hairdressing Establishments
• Billiard Halls
• Bowling Alleys
• Butcher Shops
• Door to Door Salespersons*
• Dry Cleaning/Laundromats
• Lodging Houses**
• Mobile Canteens
• Plumbers/Drain Layers
• Public Dance Halls
• Public Garages
• Restaurants
• Roller Skating Rinks
• Temporary Traders*
• Theaters

For a detailed description of the above categories and Business Licensing fees, please view By-Law 05-197.

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*On August 2, 2011, Council passed By-law 11-107, which has changed the way that the City of Peterborough issues Temporary Trader licences.

For further information, follow the links provided below:

Report CPCLK11-011 - Business Licensing
By-law 11-107

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On February 21, 2012, Council passed By-law 12-017, to provide for additional licensing provisions for lodging houses. For further information, please see the report and by-law referenced below:

Report PLPD12-004 - A Review of Lodging Houses
By-law 12-017

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Business License Application

All applications will be subject to inspections for any building, zoning, health and fire regulations that pertain to the specific type of business. You can download the following applications here:

• Business License Application
• Temporary Trader Application  *NEW*
• Lodging House Application
• Mobile Canteen Indemnification

Please note this is not the Provincial registration license, this is a municipal license to operate a business in the City of Peterborough. Please contact Service Ontario for further information about operating a business in Ontario.

Any further questions, please contact The City Clerk’s Office, 705-742-7777 ext. 1819.

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Revised:2012-02-24| Revised by: The City of Peterborough