Building Permits

A Building Permit is required for most construction, renovation, and demolition projects. This ensures that projects meet safety standards outlined in the BC Building Code and other technical regulations.

You will need a Building Permit if you are:

  • Demolishing a building or part of a building.
  • Constructing a new building or accessory structure, such as a garage, shed, or deck.
  • Renovating or altering an existing building, including: 
    • Adding or removing walls, doors, or windows.
    • Moving interior walls or existing plumbing, electrical, or gas lines.
    • Structural repairs.
    • Performing drywall repairs that impact fire separations
    • Creating additional floor area.
  • Installing or modifying electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
  • Adding a secondary suite to an existing house.
  • Changing the use of a commercial space. 
  • Completing tenant improvements for a new or existing commercial space.

Projects that do not typically require a Building Permit include cosmetic updates, such as painting, tiling, or replacing cabinets without altering structural or mechanical systems. 

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Essential City Services

Though some of our facilities are closed or operating with reduced services, we continue to provide the essential services you rely on.


Status: Normal Service

Policing, Fire Services, & Emergency Management.

Status: Normal Service

Enforcement of regulations and bylaws.

Status: Modified Service

Building and fire inspections.

Status: Normal Service

Environmental protection.

Status: Normal Service

Coordination of critical social & community services.

Status: Normal Service

Critical infrastructure maintenance & repair.

Status: Modified Service

Traffic signal & street light operation and response to public safety issues.

Status: Normal Service

Potable water distribution, fire suppression & sewage collection.

Status: Normal Service

Curbside collection of solid waste, green waste & recycling.

Status: Modified Service

Operation of civic buildings, including parks washrooms.


Other Core Services

Many of our regular core services are now online or with slightly modified processes.

Status: Available Online

Submissions & processing accepted online.

Status: Modified Service

Applications accepted electronically.

Status: Modified Service

Public engagements, Public hearings & meetings are running virtually.

Status: Modified Service, Available Online

Some services available online.

Status: Normal Service

Normal hours and access has resumed.

Status: Open

All City playgrounds are open.

Status: Modified Service

Critical replacements only.

Status: Modified Service

Reduction in mowing & horticulture program.

Status: Modified Service

Projects with contracts in place will proceed.

Status: Modified Service

We are recruiting for select positions.

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