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The following information will assist you in answering questions regarding permits, fees and processes.
Please contact the Building Inspection office at 544-4217 for further information.
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A building permit is required for... |
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No person shall commence or continue any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, excavation or change the occupancy of a building without a building permit.
For example, a building permit would be required to install/construct:
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a new single family dwelling;
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a secondary suite within a single family dwelling;
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new interior or exterior walls;
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a wooden deck;
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an accessory building; or,
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wood burning appliances (permits issued by the Fire Department).
A permit is not required for such minor projects relating to:
If you are unsure about whether a permit is required, please contact 544-4217
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Information for application |
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Permit applications require the following:
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“Form 1” (from bylaw) signed by the property owner ;
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25% of building permit fee for processing.
Additional information may be required such as:
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Owner's Authorization Letter (if owner has not signed the application form and wishes to allow another to apply for and receive the building permit)
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Details of Covenants, Easements etc. registered on the Certificate of Title
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Home Protection Office documents (HPO) (new SFD only);
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Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) approval (Septic system and wells)
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Confirmation of Contractor Business Licence
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Driveway Permit (Engineering Department)
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Erosion District/Tree Removal permit (Engineering Department)
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Blasting Permit (Engineering Department) |
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Building Permit |
$75 + 1.25% of the construction value
(for construction values over $500 000, fee based on 1%) |
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Plan Processing Fee
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Non-refundable 25% of building permit fee required at application. Processing fee put towards issued building permit fee. |
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Penalty |
Where work has started prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the fee shall be 1.5 times the building permit fee. |
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New SFD - Drainage/RWL |
$100 for drainage pipes and rain water leaders |
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Driveway Permit |
$100 |
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Deposits |
$250 - required for construction values $5 000 - $24 999
$500 - required for construction value greater than $25 000
$500 - required for demolition permits
$250 - required for driveway permits |
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Development Cost
Charges |
Additional costs may include Municipal and CRD DCC's which is based on the type and value of the development |
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Permit Renewal |
$75 if permit has lapsed, twenty four months after issued |
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Culvert/
Storm Drainage |
Contact the Engineering Department (544-4210) for sizing and permits |
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Sewer Connection |
$1 000 minimum fee plus
$1 200 for the privilege of connecting to the municipal sewer system |
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Water Service |
Actual cost ($950 min.) of connection for established lots
$300 for water meter and box
Contact the Engineering Department (544-4210) for further details |
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Plumbing Permit |
$15 for each fixtures (minimum $50 permit fee) |
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Capping off Services |
$50 |
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Irrigation Sprinkler System |
$50 |
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Plumbing for
Swimming Pool |
$50 |
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Special Equipment
Fire Protection
Sump or Catch Basin |
Contact Inspection Department (544-4217) |
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Sign Permit |
$80 (or $100 for sign areas in excess of 32 sq. ft.)
New freestanding signs require a building permit
New signs require a development permit |
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A list of required inspections is available in PDF format. To request an inspection, please contact 544-4217 at least 24 hours before the inspection is required.
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Information required during new construction |
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Framing Inspection |
BCLS Survey Certificate
BCLS Height Certificate (if applicable)
Engineered Design of Structure (if applicable)
Mechanical Ventilation Checklist
Professional Engineer's sealed approval for structural designs
and fabrication and installation of engineered products |
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Final Inspection |
Final Electrical Authorization
Gas Permit Number
Vancouver Island Health Authority Approval (Septic System) |
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Every permit is issued upon the condition that the permit shall expire and the rights of the owner under the permit shall terminate if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date of issuance of the permit or the work has not been completed within 24 months from the date of issuance of the permit. A building official may extend the period of time noted above where construction has not been commenced or where construction has been discontinued due to adverse weather, strikes, material or labour shortages, or similar hardship beyond the owner's control. One renewal may be allowed for a fee of $75.00. Further information is available from the Building Department at 544-4217.
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If you are adding or relocating existing plumbing fixtures, replacing drain tile or installing an irrigation system or inground pool, a plumbing permit would be required. Specific questions should be directed to the Inspections Department at 544-4217, but you may find Permit Fees and application forms on the Building Inspections page. |
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Permits are required for the installation of any wood burning appliances, a manufactured metal chimney or the construction of any new masonry chimney. Applications and inspections must be arranged through the Fire Department (544-4226). Approvals on existing appliances may be hard to obtain as regulations and standards have changed over the years, and permits and inspections must be reviewed under the applicable rules today. To obtain an inspection of an existing appliance, you may wish to contact a WETT certified installer. The following sites may be useful to you.
Natural Resources Canada - Burn it Smart!
Wood Energy Technicians of BC
Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc.
Wood Stove Permit Application
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The Board of Variance sits once a month and reviews applications to vary the Land Use Bylaw for such requirements as siting and lot coverage. A Board of Variance Guide is available and provides complete information on this process. You will be required to submit a Board of Variance Application in conjunction with your site plan and drawings. |
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