Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons erecting, constructing, or maintaining signs must obtain a Sign Permit.; fee: $20 + $5 per m2 (most signs); $200 (Special Event); $25 (Temporary Portable). Source: Sign Bylaw 1987 No. 2850, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 7(1) |
| who must license | Persons erecting, constructing, or maintaining signs must obtain a Sign Permit. | s. 7(1) |
| fee | $20 + $5 per m2 (most signs); $200 (Special Event); $25 (Temporary Portable) | Schedule 'B' |
Regulates the erection, placement, and display of signs within the City of Nanaimo.