Building permits — Central Saanich, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 2014 - 2014, verified 2026-08-28. Exemptions: buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein, nor to retaining structures less than 1.2 meters in height. Permit fees: based on the value of that building or structure as determined in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Building Bylaw No. 2014 - 2014 adopted bylaw
permit required for design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of existing buildings and structures. s. 5.1
exemptions buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein, nor to retaining structures less than 1.2 meters in height. s. 5.2
fee basis based on the value of that building or structure as determined in accordance with the Fees and Charges Bylaw. s. 8.3
fees location Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 12.1
authority Building Official s. 7.1
fine range fine of not more than $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) or to imprisonment for not more than six months s. 21.1
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Sets construction, permit, and inspection standards for buildings in the District of Central Saanich (Bylaw 2014, consolidated Oct 2023).

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