Commercial Vehicle Permits

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Application Process

Applications for a Commercial Vehicle Permit may be submitted in person to Municipal Hall during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by email to bylawservices@whistler.ca The following criteria must be met for a permit to be issued:

Valid Whistler Business licence ( not required for delivery businesses based outside of Whistler )
Business, Delivery or Artisan vehicle insurance
No outstanding parking tickets
$30 processing fee
Commercial Decal Application

Commercial Vehicle Permit Options

The Resort Municipality of Whistler offers three types of Commercial Vehicle Permits:

Small Commercial Vehicle permit for vehicles up to 20 feet in length
Oversized Commercial Vehicle permit for vehicles over 20 feet in length
Service Commercial Vehicle permit for vehicles up to 20 feet in length for contractors and trades related tasks.

Only vehicles that are used for the collection or delivery of goods are eligible for Small or Oversized Commercial Vehicle permits. Vehicles used for administrative or sales-related tasks are not eligible for any Commercial Vehicle Permit.

1. Small Commercial Vehicles

Small commercial vehicles under 20 feet long with a valid Commercial Vehicle Decal can:

Stop in Small Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones for up to 30 minutes to load or unload materials.
Use a municipal metered parking space without paying on any day up to 10 a.m.

Vehicles in this category are not eligible to utilize the Commercial Oversize Loading Zones.

2. Oversize Commercial Vehicles

Oversize commercial vehicles over 20 feet long with a valid Oversize Commercial Decal can:

Stop in Commercial Oversize Loading Zones for up to 30 minutes to load or unload materials.

3. Service Commercial Vehicles

Service commercial vehicles up to 20 feet in length for contractors and trades related tasks can:

Stop in Small Commercial Vehicle Loading Zones for up to 30 minutes for the purpose of tool and equipment pick up or drop off.
Use a municipal metered parking space without paying on any day up to 10 a.m.

Vehicles in this category are not eligible to utilize the Commercial Oversize Loading Zones or Commercial Loading Zones on Main Street.