Building permits — North Saanich, British Columbia
Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Plumbing Bylaw (Consolidated 2019), verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, demolishing buildings/structures; plumbing installations; signs; fireplaces/chimneys. Exemptions: One storey accessory building <10m2 w/o services; repairs to single dwelling not requiring inspection; clearing stoppages/leaks; landscaping/retaining walls <1m. Permit fees: 1-1/4 percent of the fair market value of construction covered by the permit.
Building Plumbing Bylaw (Consolidated 2019)
adopted bylaw
One storey accessory building <10m2 w/o services; repairs to single dwelling not requiring inspection; clearing stoppages/leaks; landscaping/retaining walls <1m.
s. 1.2(a)-(d)
fee basis
1-1/4 percent of the fair market value of construction covered by the permit.
Schedule A, s. 2.1
authority
Building Official
s. 3.1
fine range
not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months
s. 15.2.1
scout note
Regulates construction, alteration, and demolition of buildings and plumbing systems in North Saanich.