Outdoor maintenance only allowed for essential businesses in Vaughan
Landscapers, lawn maintenance, pool and fence companies require business license to provide services
Yorkregion.com
April 30, 2020
Landscaping, lawn-care, fence and pool companies can continue with their services but this can only be applied if what offered relates to safety, security, sanitation or essential maintenance purposes only.
The City of Vaughan said on its website on April 25 that, “This marks the latest effort to ensure the protection and safety of citizens and their properties.”
“Businesses including but not limited to landscapers, lawn maintenance, pool and fence companies require a Vaughan Business License to offer or provide services within the City,” it added.
“Operating without a valid license is a violation and a chargeable offence. For more information about licensing, contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.”
In compliance with the Ontario Essential Business list and the City’s Emergency Measures Bylaw, service areas that can continue include:
- Landscaping and lawn care, including cutting, dethatching, aeration and fertilizing
- Clearing yards of refuse and debris, including the removal of animal excrement
- Fence installation and repairs, with proper permits
- Emergency repairs to outdoor decks, with proper permits, subject to Schedule 2 of Ontario Regulation 119/20 for construction
- Pool openings so stagnant and standing water can be removed, limiting mosquito breeding
- Active home construction projects with permits issued prior to April 4, 2020
