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General Business Permit Form

1. Applicant Identification

Provide the full legal identity of the person or entity that will hold the permit. All correspondence will be sent to the contacts listed here.

 

Full legal name of applicant

Applicant type

Unique identifier (tax, passport, registration or incorporation number)

Primary contact e-mail

Primary contact phone number with country and area code

2. Business Premises Details

Describe every physical location where the business activity will occur. Attach evidence of legal right to use each site.

 

Full street address or description of the site

Is the premises owned by the applicant?

 

Upload proof of ownership (title deed, purchase contract, etc.)

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Upload lease agreement, rental contract, or written owner consent

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Premises type

Approximate floor area in square metres

Will hazardous materials be stored or used on site?

 

List each material, maximum quantity, and safety measures

3. Nature of Business Activity

Describe the core activity in plain language. Avoid jargon so that non-specialist reviewers can understand the purpose and impact of the business.

 

Detailed description of the business activity

Primary sector

Will the activity operate seasonally or intermittently?

 

List the months or dates of operation

Estimated number of customers or clients per day

Estimated number of employees or workers on site at peak

4. Operating Schedule

Specify when the public or clients may access the business. Indicate exceptions such as holidays or special events.

 

Opening time on regular business days

Closing time on regular business days

Regular operating days

Will there be after-hours operations (before 06:00 or after 22:00)?

 

Explain necessity and mitigation measures for noise/light

5. Environmental & Social Impact

Assess how the business affects surroundings. Transparency here speeds up review and builds community trust.

 

Will the activity produce liquid waste discharged to sewer or water bodies?

 

Describe composition, volume per day, and pre-treatment

Will solid waste be generated?

 

Estimated solid waste category

Will emissions to air occur (smoke, dust, odour, vapour)?

 

Describe source, frequency, and abatement equipment

Could noise levels exceed 55 dB at the property boundary?

 

List equipment, duration, and mitigation (silencers, enclosures, etc.)

Will the activity affect pedestrian or vehicular traffic?

 

Detail loading bays, customer queues, delivery windows, proposed signage

6. Health, Safety & Accessibility Measures

Demonstrate how customers, employees, and neighbours will be protected from foreseeable risks.

 

Is an emergency response plan in place?

 

Explain how emergencies (fire, injury, spill) will be handled

Are first-aid kits and trained personnel available on site?

 

Describe alternative arrangements

Will persons with disabilities be able to access goods/services?

 

List barriers and any retrofit timeline

Will food or beverages be prepared or served?

 

Select applicable food-safety measures

7. Supporting Documentation

Upload certified copies of documents that validate the information provided. Files must be under 10 MB each.

 

Proof of legal right to use the premises (ownership or lease)

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Site plan or floor plan showing exits, parking, waste storage

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Environmental impact assessment (if required)

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Fire-safety certificate or inspection report

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Insurance policy certificate (public liability, property, workers)

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Any other permits already obtained (building, signage, liquor, etc.)

Choose a file or drop it here
 

8. Declarations & Signature

By signing, you confirm that all information is true and complete to the best of your knowledge and that you will notify the municipality of any material changes.

 

I have read and understood the applicable municipal bylaws and will comply with all conditions of the permit

I consent to inspection of the premises by authorised municipal officers during business hours

I understand that providing false information may result in permit revocation and penalties

Signature of applicant or authorised representative

 

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