| permit required for | A permit is required whenever work regulated by this bylaw is to be undertaken. | s. 6.1 |
| exemptions | Single-storey accessory buildings less than 20 m²; low-human occupancy farm buildings less than 600 m² on bona fide agricultural land; unroofed decks 600 mm or less above ground. | s. 1.3.2.2–1.3.2.4 |
| fee basis | Construction value is total contract price or value determined by Building Official, whichever greater. Non-refundable application fee $200 or calculated building permit fee, whichever less. Building permit fee: $50 for $1 to $1,000; $9 per additional $1,000 up to $400,000; $6 per additional $1,000 over $400,000. | Appendix "A", A, B and C |
| authority | Building Official | s. 4.1.1 |
| fine range | a fine not exceeding $10,000 and costs of prosecution; a fine not exceeding $500 | s. 19.7(b), (c) |
scout note
Requires a building permit before any regulated construction, alteration, repair, or demolition; exempts single-storey accessory buildings under 20 m² and BC Building Code Part 1 exclusions. Permit fees are set in the bylaw's own Appendix A, based on declared/assessed construction value.