Option A

Retain the Existing RLC Prostitution Bylaw 2009 with no changes meaning:

  • Prohibiting the establishment or operation of a brothel anywhere in the district outside the permitted area (as defined in the attached map)
  • Brothels not being located within 100m of a sensitive site (e.g. school or church), within 100m of another brothel, at ground level
  • Requiring a consent and application fee for the establishment of a brothel
  • Regulation over the content and establishment of signage relating to these brothels and commercial sex services
  • Prohibiting soliciting or touting for commercial sexual premises or services in any public place
  • Including a fine not exceeding $20,000 for breaching the Bylaw

View Option A draft bylaw here

Consultation has concluded