Coldstream building permits: when you need one and how to apply

This Bylaw applies to the design, construction or occupancy of new buildings or structures, and the alteration, addition, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or occupancy or change of use or occupancy of existing buildings and structures.

unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for the work under this Bylaw.

A permit is required if work regulated under this Bylaw is to be undertaken.

accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard, on the condition that the building is sited in accordance with the District’s current Zoning Bylaw;

retaining structures 1.2 m in height or less;

(d) fences;

deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck surface and the ground surface at any point is 0.6 m or more

greenhouses or other similar structures covered by a polyethylene film and intended to be used solely for the production of agricultural products;

accessory buildings less than 10 m2 in building area that do not create a hazard,

deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck surface

The Building Permit Application Package is located on the District website under the Community Tab

Yes. In the application package, there is an Owners Appointment of an Agent form.

be made in the form provided by the District and signed by the owner, or a signing officer

These documents can also be received electronically by email along with the Application fee.

Drawings x 2 sets

At application & electronic emailed.

include a copy of a title search for the relevant property made within 30 days of the date of the permit application;

include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health or safety,

include two sets of drawings at a suitable scale of design

except for garages, carports and garden structures located on land, include a foundation and excavation design;

the owner must apply for and obtain a development permit if the building or structure is in an area designated by the District’s current Official Community Plan as a development permit area;

Applications may take upwards of 4-6 weeks depending on volume during busy seasons

Building Permit Applications are received in priority sequence on a first come first serve basis.

Phone in your inspection request at anytime using the 24 Hour Inspection Request Line. Call (250) 550-1515 and leave a voicemail with your request and information.

the owner must give at least 48 hours’ notice to the District when requesting an inspection

Building Department 250-550-1510 Email: building@coldstream.ca

24 Hour Building Inspection Request Line (250) 550-1515

DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1758, 2021

up to May 23, 2023