​BRAMPTON, ON — The City of Brampton, with significant feedback from the community, has approved important amendments to its Mobile Licensing By-law​ aimed at enhancing public safety, streamlining regulatory processes and strengthening enforcement for mobile businesses. These updates support a fair, transparent and accountable mobile service sector in Brampton.

New Mobile Business Licence application fee structure

As part of the changes to the by-law, the City of Brampton is introducing a new mobile business licence application fee structure, which now requires a non-refundable 50 per cent deposit at the time of submitting licensing application documents. This replaces the previous one-time payment model, offering greater flexibility for applicants, helping them better plan their business expenses. The new structure also improves processing efficiency, creating a streamlined licensing experience.

Peddlers are now required to obtain a Mobile Business Licence 

To help protect public health and enhance community safety, the City of Brampton has introduced new licensing requirements for peddlers, individuals who sell goods such as fruit, flags or other merchandise while walking through public spaces or setting up temporary stands. Under the amended by-law, these vendors must now obtain a Mobile Business Licence and provide proof of origin for all goods sold. These measures ensure that products offered to the public meet health and safety standards. 

Enhanced ride-share regulation and enforcement

The City of Brampton is taking decisive action to protect its streets and enhance community safety by strengthening oversight of local ride-share companies. All licensed platforms, including newly added Hopp, must confirm their drivers hold valid licences and operate fit, roadworthy vehicles. Through changes to the by-law, Enforcement Officers now have the authority to issue tickets directly to drivers for violations such as operating without a proper licence, using an unfit vehicle or failing to meet City licensing regulations. In addition to penalties, non-compliant drivers will be removed from ride-share platforms until all issues are resolved. These measures help ensure that every ride on Brampton roads is safe. 

Enhancing refreshment vehicle sector oversight 

Brampton is strengthening public health and safety and supporting the long-term success of the local mobile food industry through updates to the Mobile Licensing By-law for Class C refreshment vehicles (i.e food trucks, hot dog stands, etc.). These changes clarify zoning and operational requirements, helping support the safe and appropriate placement of refreshment vehicles throughout the city. With close to 80 refreshment vehicles operating in Brampton each year, the updated by-law creates a more consistent and sustainable framework benefiting both vendors and the community. Key changes include:

• Spacing and distance requirements: Refreshment vehicles must operate with specific spacing requirements.
• On properties with one to three refreshment vehicles operating, each vehicle is required to be a minimum of five metres apart. 
• On properties with more than three refreshment vehicles operating, each additional vehicle is required to be a minimum of 10 metres apart. 
• Refreshment vehicles are still required to operate a minimum of 50 metres away from fixed food premises (i.e. restaurants, bars or cafes)
• Application requirements for new refreshment vehicle owners: 
• A site map, confirmation of zoning and written permission from the property owner are now required to obtain a Mobile Business License and to operate on private property. Locations must also meet minimum parking and access standards.
  
• Licensing requirements for property owners: 
• Property owners must authorize an area for a refreshment vehicle to operate through a written permission letter prior to a license being obtained. The onus will be on the property owner to ensure the authorized area complies with other municipal by-laws.
  
• Property owners are also required to provide confirmation that the refreshment vehicle staff and patrons have full access to the washroom facilities on the property. 
  

With the by-law amendments in place, impacted business owners will have a 45-day grace period to comply. Refreshment vehicle owners and operators, and property owners could be subject to the following penalty for non-compliance:

• First offence: $250
• Subsequent offences: $250 and/or a summons under the Provincial Offence Act. 
  

The City is committed to working directly with all business owners and operators to make the transition to compliance with these by-law changes as smooth and simple as possible and is available to provide guidance and support throughout the process. For more information about mobile business licensing in Brampton, visit brampton.ca/mobilelicensing.  ​