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Find a business location that meets zoning requirements. The location must be in a commercial zone, and be at least 300m from:
See the Zoning and Development Bylaw (Section 11.6) PDF file (552 KB) distancing requirements for more detail.
Questions? Contact the Development and Building Services Centre.
If your business has an existing City of Vancouver development permit and you want to operate a cannabis retail store, begin at step 3. All businesses are required to apply for and obtain a provincial licence and new municipal licence.
The development permit application fee is based on floor space. See schedule 1 of the Zoning and Development Fee Bylaw PDF file (590 KB).
Review the steps to and apply for a development permit.
After the development permit is approved, apply for a:
We will recommend approval or denial of the provincial application as part of this process.
All cannabis retail stores require a provincial licence to operate in Vancouver, which is regulated and enforced by the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch under the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act External website, opens in new tab .
After a provincial licence is approved, we will contact you to apply for your municipal business licence.
The licence will only be issued after building and occupancy permits are closed, and a City inspection is complete.
Report cannabis business concerns online
If your business has an existing City of Vancouver development permit and you want to operate a cannabis retail store, begin at