Liquor Licensing in Sidney
The Town of Sidney works with the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to manage the issuance and amendment of liquor licences in the community. This happens through an established process that includes staff and Council review, public consultation, and formal comment to the LCRB with recommendations or conditions regarding the licence. This process is outlined in the Town’s Liquor & Cannabis Licensing Policy.
Cannabis Licensing in Sidney
Retail cannabis sales are permitted in certain parts of the C1 (Downtown Commercial) zone in Sidney under the Town’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2275 with an approved licence.
While the Zoning Bylaw does allow the home cultivation of up to four (4) cannabis plants for personal use, the commercial cultivation of cannabis (both recreational and medical) in Sidney is not permitted. However, the bylaw does allow for the manufacturing and processing of cannabis products in the M1 (Industrial) zone in Sidney Business Park.
Cannabis and Liquor Licensing Fee Bylaw No. 2175 imposes fees for applications referred to the Town of Sidney by the LCRB. Council also adopted the Liquor and Cannabis Licensing Policy, which sets requirements and guides the consideration of licence applications in Sidney.
Businesses wanting to open a cannabis retail location in Sidney should first contact the LCRB to discuss their application. Consideration by the Town of Sidney begins following a referral from the LCRB to the Town. Following a referral, Town staff would contact the applicant to discuss next steps for the application.
Contact Information
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