355 West Queens Road
North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5
604-990-2311 DNV.org
Document Number: 3642978
General Business Licence Application
Building Department: 604-990-2480, businesslicences@dnv.org
Read ‘The Information and Guide for Business Licence Applications’ available at DNV.org prior to completing this form.
The full business licence fee must be submitted with this application. Note that a portion of the fee paid is non-refundable if the business
licence is not issued. Effective August 1st, of each year, all business licence fees are prorated to a half year rate for NEW businesses.
Unless otherwise indicated, all licences expire on December 31st of the current year. Renewal notices are mailed in December for the
following year to the current address we have on file for your business.
Instructions: Complete this page and applicable Section on page 2 and sign the Confirmation of Application.
Application Details
Previous BUS-
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Type of business
Commercial/Industrial: complete page 2, Section A and provide sketch plans as detailed in section A
Home Occupation: complete page 2, section B
Bed & Breakfast: complete page 2, section C and provide documents listed in section C
Application Type
New Licence
New Ownership
Legal Name Change
Location Change
Type of Ownership
Partnership
Co-operation
Corporation
Limited
Sole Proprietorship
Non-Profit Society
must be provided
Operating Name
(doing business as/DBA)
Type of Business
Legal Name
Owner’s name if unincorporated, Corporate/Limited Legal Name if incorporated
Send invoices to this contact?
Contact Person
(if appropriate)
Address
City
Postal
Code
Email
Phone
Cell
Physical Location of Business
Same as above?
Address
City
Postal
Code
Primary Business Contact
Same as above?
Note: all correspondence and invoices will be sent to this contact unless specified otherwise.
Contact Name
Email
Phone
Cell
Business Info For Contractors Only
Not applicable
Number of persons engaged in business in the DNV
Inter-Municipal?
Yes No
First date of business
Plumbing Contractor Trades Qual. No.
Do you share a space with another business?
Yes No
Gas Contractor Licence No.
If yes, Business Name
Electrical Contractor Licence No.
355 West Queens Road
North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5
604-990-2311 DNV.org
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ocument Number: 3642978
Description of the Business Operation (please describe in detail the activities and intended use of the premise)
Are you renovating or altering the premise for which a building permit will be required?
A permit may be required for any building, mechanical, electrical, or sign alterations.
Yes
No
Section A: Commercial/Industrial
Not applicable
Floor area of business - sketch plans are required, to scale, showing entrances, exits, and parking areas
Storage
ft
2
If restaurant or take-out/delivery
Not applicable
Shop Front
ft
2
Number of Seats Liquor Licensed?
Yes
No
Public Access
ft
2
If outdoor customer service area
Not applicable
Warehouse
ft
2
Number of Seats Floor Area ft
2
Mezzanine
ft
2
How many vending machines on premises
Office Space
ft
2
Vending machines owner (company name)
Other
ft
2
Other floor area description:
Section B: Home Occupation
Not applicable
Number of people engaged in the business in the residence
Is there a secondary suite in the residence?
Yes
No
Total gross floor area of home ft
2
Proposed floor area for business use ft
2
Note: 20% of gross floor area or 46sqm which is the lesser is the maximum area permitted for business use
Section C: Bed & Breakfast
Not applicable
Number of Bedrooms Number of Parking Spaces Provided
Tick to indicate each document is attached to application:
Proof of successful completion of an accredited food-handling course
Floor plan drawn to scale of all dwelling levels indicating all B&B rooms and publicly accessible rooms
S
ite plan of property identifying required off-street parking spaces
Confirmation of Application
The undersigned hereby makes application for a Business Licence in accordance with the information stated, and declare that the
statements are true and correct. I undertake, if granted the licence applied for, to comply with each and every obligation contained in the
bylaws now in force or which may hereafter come into force in the District. I further understand that all business licences expire on
December 31 each year and must be renewed by January 1 of each new year. If the business activity ceases, the licence not renewed
and the licensing period broken, then a new application must be made if the business is reopened.
Signature Date
Print Name I am the Owner Site Contact Authorized Applicant
The personal information collected on this form is done so pursuant to the Business Licence Bylaw 4567 and in accordance with the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The personal information collected herein will be used only for the purpose of
processing this application or request and for no other purpose unless its release is authorized by its owner, the information is part of a
record series commonly available to the public, or is compelled by a Court or an agent duly authorized under another Act. Further
information may be obtained by speaking with The District of North Vancouver’s Manager of Administrative Services at 604-990-2207 or
at 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver.