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Street Vendors

As part of the business licence approval process, a street vendor is required to go through a review of his/her proposed kiosk. The review process ensures that kiosks are compatible with the character of the commercial area and help enliven the City. The information below will assist applicants with the application process:

1. Find a suitable location for the vending cart. Please note that the site cannot be City of Victoria property. You will need to obtain written approval from the registered owner of the proposed private property location, and provide a letter from the lessee as well.
2. Applicants must provide a detailed site plan showing the location where the cart will be located on the proposed property.
3. Applicants must submit a Business Licence application. Applications are available during regular hours (Mon to Fri 8:00am-4:30pm) at the Public Service Counter at:
   
   City Hall
   #1 Centennial Square
   Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
   
   Business Licence Applications may also be downloaded from the City of Victoria website. The Business Licence fee is $100. For inquiries, please contact the Business Licence Department at 250.361.0572.
4. No retail sales permitted.
5. The vending cart needs to be approved by the Vancouver Island Health Authority, #201-771 Vernon Avenue, 250.519.3401.
6. If using propane, you will need to obtain a Certificate of Inspection from the British Columbia Safety Authority, 4243 Glanford Avenue, 1.866.566.7233. www.safetyauthority.ca

Note: The food vending program along Government Street is closed to new applicants. Also, the Lower Causeway is now under the jurisdiction of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority:

#202-468 Belleville Street
250.383.8300

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