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Applying for a Building Permit
Building Permit Application Process:
Step One: Speak with our Development Services team to review your project
- Development Services will review our Development Permit Areas, Zoning Bylaws, and the subject property for land use compliance
- Development Permits MUST be done ahead of Building Permits
Step Two: Speak with our Plan Checker to review your project
- Incomplete applications take longer to process than completed applications
- The Plan Checker will review your application and advise on what documents are required for submission
- Email the Plan Checker if you have any questions about your project and applying for a Building Permit
Step Three: Submit your complete Building Permit Application & supporting documents
- See here for the Building Permit Application & General Requirements
- Applications must include all required paperwork and 2 sets of full size, scale drawings
- Applications can be submitted in person at our CVRD main office location at 175 Ingram St. and/or submitted digitally to inspections@cvrd.bc.ca
- BC Energy Step Code requirements for new builds or substantial renovations
- Building permits are paid for upon issue, not upon application (see here for Building Permit Fee Schedule)
- Are you applying for a Secondary Suite or an Accessory Dwelling (small suite or 2nd dwelling) on your property?
Step Four: Application begins to be processed internally
- Internal CVRD referrals are made to GIS Mapping, Development Services, and 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 Five: Building Permit is Issued
- You will be notified by a Building Official when your permit is ready for pick-up
- Building Permits 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 accept credit card for fees
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Kelsey Ingham
Plan CheckerPhone: 250.746.2618