Kaslo permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Kaslo?
In Kaslo, a shed or other accessory building under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that is not used for sleeping needs no building permit; larger sheds, garages and carports do. An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the RDCK Building Bylaw. Zoning rules still apply.
Key facts
| Sheds | A shed or other accessory building under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft) that is not used for sleeping and does not create a hazard does not need a building permit. Larger ones do. Zoning rules still apply.Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBuildings less than 10m2 (~100 SF) building area that are NOT used for sleeping accommodation, or that do not create a hazard, are exempt from a building permit. |
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| Decks | An unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the RDCK Building Bylaw. The bylaw lists no exemption for higher or roofed decks.RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingdecks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft) |
| Garages and carports | Yes, unless under 10 m² and not used for sleeping. The Village's accessory building checklist lists carports and garages. A suite or dwelling above a garage needs the single-family dwelling checklist.Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building, page 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThis checklist is for buildings associated with a primary dwelling on the property If a suite or dwelling is proposed above a garage, use the "Single Family Dwelling" checklist. |
| Zoning limits | Unless a zone sets its own: accessory buildings may be up to 6.0 m high and 1 storey; setbacks front 7.5 m, rear 1.2 m, side 1.2 m, exterior side 4.5 m. In residential zones they may not be in the front yard or closer to the front lot line than the house. R-1 lot coverage is 40%.Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, ss. 5.1.1, 8.1.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingno accessory building or structure shall be located within a front yard or closer to the front lot line than the principal dwelling in a Residential zone Maximum Height 6.0 m Maximum Lot Coverage 40% |
| Bylaw | Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.1; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, s. 5.2Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026, s. 5.1; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay, s. 5.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording5.1. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to |
How it works
Kaslo's building permits are issued under the RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, and the Village's accessory building checklist explains the exemption.
- Shed or other accessory building: no building permit if under 10 m² (about 100 sq ft), not used for sleeping, and not creating a hazard. Larger ones need a permit.
- Deck: an unroofed deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is outside the bylaw. The bylaw lists no exemption for higher or roofed decks.
- Garage or carport: a permit is needed unless it is under 10 m² and not used for sleeping. The checklist lists carports and garages, and says open post-and-beam carports may need engineering. A suite or dwelling above a garage needs the single-family dwelling checklist.
Zoning limits
Unless a zone sets its own rules, the Zoning Bylaw No. 1341 allows accessory buildings up to 6.0 m high and 1 storey, with setbacks of 7.5 m front, 1.2 m rear, 1.2 m side and 4.5 m exterior side. In residential zones they may not be in the front yard or closer to the front lot line than the house. R-1 lot coverage is 40%. Other zones, such as R-2 mobile home parks, set their own standards.
Steps
- Check the size, use and location of the building against the limits above.
- If a permit is needed, use the Village's accessory building checklist on the Building Permits page.
- Drop the application at the Village Office or email buildingdepartment@rdck.bc.ca.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Building Permit Checklist 6, Accessory Building (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
- RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF, consolidated for convenience), Regional District of Central Kootenay (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 1341, 2026 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1300 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
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