Licences and permits

0 stars for the hour and a half wait that didn’t even get me to a zoning staff member. Extremely disappointed at the silly receptionist who told me the line wouldn’t be long (as they were coming up to the lunch break that cuts the available staff in half). One other ticket number went through as I waited, then I gave up and went home after taking advice of a knowledgable staff member. As someone new to the system, I unknowingly waited in the reception rather than using the app that shows you current wait times. Simply informing people of how the system works would make life a lot easier.

Very nice upgrade from the older city hall across the street, sort of, a bit north of it, inside the Vancity building. Spacious ground level huge office, with a numbered display and PA system while you wait on the side with lots of seats. Reminds me of a motor vehicle branch, but I digress.
Finally remembered to write a review for my annual renew, especially for independent business contractors that need to drive a lot, especially to DT, you will thank me for this and add me as a fan lol.
Here’s how I’m going to sell this: do you want to park for free in DT for 30 min in any alley or on the main streets (ie. Burrard, Robson, etc.), for just $ 25?! I could probably sell thousands of these if I worked here lol.
Of course, only at signs with commercial parking.
And before the general public gets on the bandwagon, the lady here photocopies your car insurance (has to be commercial coverage, check), verifies your car does has company signage (check again), and also do loading/​unloading (check once more).
Plus, for any parking meter, you can park til 10:30am for free, as those meters kick in at 9am.
Nice yellow decal to put by your rear view mirror, with a numbered license of course.