| permit required for | Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, change of use or occupancy of buildings/structures, and plumbing or fire suppression systems. | s. 4.1, 7.1 |
| exemptions | Accessory buildings <10 square metres, decks <0.6 meters high, non-structural retaining walls, fences, tents, greenhouses, plumbing fixture replacement, pools, CSA Z240 buildings, chimneys. | s. 3.3(b)-(l) |
| fee basis | $150 + 1% of the value of construction for Building Permits; other fees vary by permit type in Appendix A. | Appendix A - Fees and Charges |
| authority | Building Official designated or appointed by the City. | s. 6.2(a), 16.1(h) |
| fine range | Fine not less than $3,000; surcharge 50% of permit fee or $10,000.00, whichever is the greater. | s. 15.2(a), 15.4 |
scout note
Regulates construction within Courtenay and administers the BC Building Code, requiring building permits and inspections; includes a 2025 Zero Carbon Step Code amendment.