Hawkers and Peddlers are mobile sales people who go from place to place or to a particular place for a temporary period with goods, wares, or merchandise for sale.
Hawkers and Peddlers Licence application process
Every hawker and peddler must obtain a licence before selling or offering goods within The Municipality of Port Hope. Here are the steps to take when applying for your licence:
- Provide a statement in writing with the complete and full description of the goods, wares and/or merchandise the hawker and peddler proposes to sell or offer for sale in The Municipality of Port Hope;
- Pay a licence fee
- Submit a written letter of permission by the property owner of which the peddler and hawker will be located on to sell goods, wares and/or merchandise from the site;
- Obtain a report from from the Municipality's Planning Manager, in the case of the hawker and peddler operating from a particular place, indicating compliance with all applicable provisions of the Municipality's Zoning By-law, including, but not limited to land use, yard setbacks and sight triangle restrictions;
- Any other documentation as deemed necessary by the Clerk.
Please contact Corporate Services Department for application requirements and fee details.
View By-law 43/2008 - Being a By-law to license, regulate and govern Hawkers and Peddlers in the Municipality of Port Hope.