Manufacturing, Warehousing and Resources includes the processing of raw materials, the manufacturing or assembling of semi-finished or finished goods, products or equipment that require onsite storage of parts and products. Typical uses include but are not limited to food and beverage (excluding alcohol and cannabis) manufacturing textiles and clothing, chemical and pharmaceuticals, computer and electronic products, printing operators, concrete manufacturers, machine shop, welding shop, saw mill, steel/metal fabricators, furniture making, paper or wood product plants, and plastic and rubber processing plants. This category also includes quarries, gravel pits, and stripping of topsoil, warehouse storage of products or goods, commercial storage, and boat storage.

Depending on the nature of your business, the following may be required to complete your business licence application:

• Number of employees (your employee count should include the business owner, but exclude all contractors/subcontractors as they are required to obtain their own business licences)
• Floor area (m²) of your business location.
• If you are a registered non-profit organization, a copy of your Societies Act Certificate of Incorporation will be required.

If you have questions about your application, please contact Business Licensing at businesslicences@kelowna.ca or call 250-469-8617.