Secondary suite owners must maintain their suites to the same standards that were required to initially obtain an occupancy permit -- or else be fined.
That’s part of a series of amendments to the city’s business licence bylaw that were given initial approval by Delta council this week, changes staff say are aimed at addressing emerging issues.
Secondary suite owners must also ensure there’s an unobstructed view from the street of their suite address with the letter “B” maintained and that the location of the suite is noted by an arrow to assist first responders.
Other changes include the timely removal of signage that advertises a business that no longer operates at a premises or advertises the availability of space for a business after that space has been leased.
Another change is aimed at making sure shipping container businesses comply with traffic management plans for overflow traffic onto a public road. The addition allows Delta bylaw officers to fine businesses that fail to comply with the traffic management plans.
Highlighting the changes is council’s preliminary approval to ban the sale or trade of shark fins in the city, something that could result in fines of up to $1,500.
The Delta Chamber of Commerce as well as members of the Ladner and Tsawwassen business associations will be asked for their feedback prior to council considering final approval to the amendments.
