Haldimand County seeking public input to modernize and consolidate business licensing by-laws
Haldimand County staff have initiated a project to review, modernize and consolidate its existing business licensing by-laws. The goal of the review is to ensure current by-laws are meeting regulatory requirements, protecting consumers and not imposing unnecessary barriers for businesses.
Haldimand County currently licenses the following businesses:
- Hired vehicles
- Mobile food premises
- Motor vehicle racing businesses
- Public entertainment events
- Salvage yards and scrap metal collection bins
- Pawnbrokers
Additional business types may be considered as part of this review.
Kennels are licensed under the Animal Control By-Law and as such, are not being considered as part of this review.
Staff have created a Business Licensing Review & Consolidation Survey to obtain preliminary public feedback on existing by-laws and gain a better understanding of what the community feels should be included or changed. The online survey is open to both business owners and members of the public, and only takes a few minutes to complete. The survey closes April 30.
A Community Open House will also be held for business owners and members of the public who wish to learn more about business licensing by-laws, provide suggestions or discuss with staff in more detail. The Open House will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Haldimand County Administration Building (Haldimand Room) – 53 Thorburn St. S, Cayuga. Everyone is welcome to attend and registration is not required.
Community feedback will be assessed and considered when developing the new, consolidated by-law.
More information on business licensing by-laws can be found at www.haldimandcounty.ca/licences; updates on the by-law consolidation project will be posted at www.haldimandcounty.ca/businesslicences and shared via social media as they become available.