City council has agreed to reinstate the business licence of a Fish Lake Road couple who’d had it revoked because they did not have the proper permits for their dwelling.

Council, however, attached several conditions to the reinstatement issued last week.

If the stipulations are not adhered to, the business licence will be revoked for good, says council’s decision.

The Fish Lake Road residents had appealed the removal of the business licence. The appeal was heard and ruled on by city council last week.

Under the conditions, the property owners will cease all operations of their tour business at 185 Fish Lake Rd. by April 15, 2022.

Alternatively, they will bring the business and the property into full compliance with city bylaws and the conditional development permit.

The couple and anyone else using the property shall cease all use of the 16-foot by 16-foot cabin on the property unless and until the cabin receives a building permit and a final occupancy approval from the city.

The couple and anybody else using the property shall cease all use of the outhouse unless and until the outhouse is inspected and approved by all applicable authorities.

The city learned of the use of the property without permits as a result of noise complaints – dogs barking or howling – from neighbouring property owners.

Council’s decision also notes council does not agree with the couple that there was an abuse of power or other misconduct by city staff.

The property in question was subdivided off of property owned Icy Waters Ltd.