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Applying for a Building Permit
Building Permit Application Process
Step 1: Review Project and Subject Property with Development Services
- Development Services will review your project and the parcel for any applicable Development Permit Areas, Zoning Bylaw compliance, and land use compliance
Step 2: Review Application with the Plan Checker
- Review and complete the Building Permit Application Form and all required documents for your project type
- Email the Plan Checker if you have any questions about your project and applying for a Building Permit
- Incomplete applications take longer to process than completed applications!
Step 3: Submit Building Permit Application
- Building Permit Application & General Requirements
- Building Permit Application Form must be signed by the property owners listed on title
- Applications can be submitted in person at our CVRD main office location at 175 Ingram St. or submitted digitally (fees still need to be paid in person)
- Building Permit Application Fees must be paid at time of application per the CVRD Building Bylaw
Step 4: Application is Processed
- Internal CVRD referrals are made to GIS Mapping, Development Services, and/or Operations divisions
- Applications are reviewed for CVRD Zoning Bylaw and CVRD Building Bylaw compliance
- The Building Official for your area will review your plans for BC Building Code and BC Energy Step Code compliance
- A Building Official may conduct a site visit
Step 5: Building Permit is Issued
- You will be notified via email when your permit is ready for pick-up and your permit must be picked up in-person at our office
- Accepted methods of payment are debit, cash, or cheque (payable to the Cowichan Valley Regional District and cheques also need to be clearly marked with a Building Permit number and address)
- We do not currently accept credit card for fees
Building Permit Application Required Documents
Not all documents are required for all projects. This is a comprehensive list that includes all potential documents for a project.
Please confirm with the Plan Checker what is required for your specific parcel and project or review the Building Permit Application Form page 2 Checklist.
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Kelsey Ingham
Plan CheckerPhone: 250.746.2618