Business Permits

You must obtain the proper permits before opening. Follow these steps to ensure you get your paperwork in order:

1. Connect: Visit the Community Growth & Infrastructure Department at City Hall, call (403) 207-7075, or email planning@chestermere.caand provide details about your business and desired location(s) to determine if your business is a permitted, discretionary or non-permitted use at that location(s), and the permits you will be required to obtain.
2. Finalize Location: If your business is a permitted use at your desired location or you are comfortable with the process as a discretionary use, you can secure your location. If your proposed location is considered a discretionary use, there is a more extensive process and waiting period to determine whether your business will be allowed at that location.  You may want to consider reserving the location or placing a caveat on any lease or purchase that says “subject to municipal approval”;
3. Apply for Permits: Begin the process of completing the permit applications:
   • Commercial Business Occupancy Permit
   • Home Business Permit
4. Approval: Once your location is finalized and your permits have been approved, you may begin advertising and apply for your business license.