Home-Based Businesses

Complete online application- Business Licensing - City of Lloydminster

Potentially yes, but know the type and restrictions:

Types of home-based businesses:

Limited - means a development allowing the secondary use of a residential dwelling for the purposes of a home office by the full-time occupant of the dwelling. This use does not permit business associated visits, any additional non-resident employees, any additional parking or outdoor storage, or cannabis related uses. (ie. bookkeeper, accountant, draftsperson)

Minor - means a development allowing the secondary use of a residential dwelling for the purpose of a business by the full-time occupant of the dwelling, which includes business-associated visits to the residence for the exchange of goods. Home-based Business, Minor shall not include personal services, including but not limited to massage and esthetics (hair, nails, eyebrows, etc.). This does not include Cannabis related uses. (ie. building construction contractor).

Major – means a development allowing the secondary use of a residential dwelling for the purpose of a business by the full-time occupant of the dwelling, which includes business-associated visits to the residence, up to one additional non-resident employee, and limited use of a rear yard or accessory building. This does not include cannabis related uses. Not permitted in an apartment. (ie. esthetics, child care).

• Adult entertainment facilities
• Dating and escort service
• Fleet services
• Automotive, industrial or recreational vehicle sales, rentals, storage, services or repairs
• Industrial uses, including but not limited to, salvaging, recycling, warehousing
• Home-based businesses utilizing commercial power tools and machinery or requiring external venting, vacuums, blowers or exhaust ports
• Storage of hazardous, noxious or dangerous goods 
• Animal breeding or overnight kenneling
• Any home-based business utilizing radio transmission equipment
• The sale, storage or service of firearms, fireworks or ammunition 
• Cannabis production and distribution facility, cannabis retail store or cannabis lounge
• Any use that would, in the opinion of the Development Officer, materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring properties
• Client visits greater than 25 per week

Major

The process for a major application takes about 6-7 weeks to become valid.

We begin with the proposed use application being advertised in the local paper allowing a referral period of 14 days for anyone with concerns to submit them to the City. All neighbours within 30 metres of the property boundaries is sent a referral letter informing them of the application and that any concerns are to be submitted within 14 days from the date of advertisement in writing to the City.

Following the 14-day referral period expiring, the City will review the application and all concerns, if any, and render a decision. The decision is advertised allowing 21 days for an appeal period. All neighbors within the 30 metres are mailed a letter with the decision allowing 21 days for an appeal.

The permit becomes valid after the 21-day appeal period has expired.

This application comes with a Window Card that is to be displayed in a visible spot from the street. 

Minor

A Minor application takes from 1-3 business days for the decision to be made. Notification may be submitted to all property owners within 30 metres to advise of the new business. 

This application comes with a window card that is to be displayed in a visible spot from the street. 

All fees below are as per Fee Schedule 28-2016 as amended from time to time:

• Limited $0.00
• Minor $75.00
• Major $350.00 

You have one year from the date of issuance to acquire a business licence for the permit to remain valid. No business is permitted to operate without first obtaining a business licence. The use will remain valid as the business licence is renewed annually and will become invalid after 12 months of no issued business licence or no activity.

If completed through the business licence online application, you will need:

• Landowner approval and condo board approval (if applicable)
• Fees
• Anything required under Section 5 – Special Regulations in Land Use Bylaw 5-2016 

If not completed online, you will need:

• Application
• Questionnaire
• Landowner approval and condo board approval (if applicable)
• Anything required under Section 5 – Special Regulations in Land Use Bylaw 5-2016.

It is recommended that you report this to Business Licence and Planning departments.

All development permits are site specific and would become invalid after 12 months of no activity on the site.

You must adhere to the information stated in the table and in Land Use Bylaw 5-2016 that relate to home-based business. Any changes or intensification of the business may require an additional permit to be submitted and reviewed. 

Any structural alternation may require a building permit, or you may require Saskatchewan Health Authority approval (baking, hair, nails) or approval from a governing provincial body (child care).

Land Use Bylaw 5-2016 Amendment - Home-based Businesses