{"title":"Maple Ridge permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Maple Ridge","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca"},"short_answer":"In Maple Ridge a shed or other accessory building of 10 square metres or less can be built without a building permit, but must still meet the Building Code and all bylaws. Garages, carports and larger buildings need one. The City says decks need one, with no height stated.","aliases":["shed permit maple ridge","deck permit maple ridge","garage permit maple ridge","carport permit maple ridge","accessory building maple ridge"],"cost":"Application fee plus a value-based fee under the Fees and Charges Bylaw. See the building-permit-fees answer.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"online","label":"Citizen Portal","value":"https://citizenportal.mapleridge.ca/citizenportal/app/landing"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building general inquiries","value":"604-467-7311"},{"type":"email","label":"Permit applications","value":"PermitApplications@MapleRidge.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Planning (zoning questions)","value":"604-467-7341"},{"type":"email","label":"Planning (zoning questions)","value":"Planning@MapleRidge.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Accessory Building Guide (PDF)","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/accessory-building-permit-guidepdf"},{"title":"Home Improvements (decks, carport and garage conversions)","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/build-do-business/construction-development-permits/home-improvements"},{"title":"Residential Permits","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/build-do-business/construction-development-permits/residential-permits"},{"title":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 (PDF)","url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Maple Ridge building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Maple Ridge building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Maple Ridge fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Maple Ridge zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/pitt-meadows","name":"Pitt Meadows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},"facts":{"shed":{"label":"Sheds","value":"Under the Building Bylaw, a shed or accessory building of 10 m² or less may be built without a permit but must still meet the Building Code and all bylaws. The City page says a permit is needed over 100 sq. ft. (9.3 m²), so confirm sheds in between. Larger sheds need a permit.","short":"No if 10 m² or less","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 (PDF)","section":"s. 10.6(e)","quotes":["Storage and garden sheds and other accessory buildings not exceeding ten (10) square metres in floor area may be erected without a permit"]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/accessory-building-permit-guidepdf","title":"Accessory Building Guide (PDF), City of Maple Ridge","section":"Accessory Building Guide","quotes":["applying for a permit to build an accessory building (shed, garage, workshop, greenhouse, barn etc.)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The Building Permits page says a permit is needed for structures over 100 square feet (about 9.3 m2); the bylaw's no-permit line is 10 m2."},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"The City says a permit is required to construct, renovate, demolish or alter a deck; no height threshold is stated on that page. The Building Bylaw defines 'Structure' to include 'decks over 0.6 metres above finished grade'.","short":"Yes; no height threshold stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/build-do-business/construction-development-permits/home-improvements","title":"Home Improvements, City of Maple Ridge","section":"Decks (Addition or Renovation)","quotes":["A Permit is required for construction, renovation, demolition, or alteration of a deck."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 (PDF)","section":"s. 2, definition of Structure","quotes":["decks over 0.6 metres above finished grade"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"No explicit 'low decks need no permit' rule found. The page wording (any deck) and the bylaw definition (0.6 m) may differ; confirm with the Building Department for decks under 0.6 m."},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"Yes. Garages and carports are accessory buildings covered by the Accessory Building Guide and need a building permit unless 10 m² or less. Converting a carport to a garage, or a carport or garage to living space, also needs a building permit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/accessory-building-permit-guidepdf","title":"Accessory Building Guide (PDF), City of Maple Ridge","section":"Accessory Building Guide","quotes":["applying for a permit to build an accessory building (shed, garage, workshop, greenhouse, barn etc.)."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/build-do-business/construction-development-permits/home-improvements","title":"Home Improvements, City of Maple Ridge","section":"Carport or Garage Conversions","quotes":["Converting a carport into a garage, or a carport/garage into living space requires careful review of structure, insulation, and parking requirements."]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 (PDF)","section":"s. 10.6(e)","quotes":["Storage and garden sheds and other accessory buildings not exceeding ten (10) square metres in floor area may be erected without a permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Set zone by zone. Example, RS-1: accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high; at least 7.5 m from the front lot line, 1.5 m from rear and interior side lines, 3.0 m from an exterior side line, 1.5 m from the house; total lot coverage 40%. Urban Infill lots: 4.5 m high; 5.5 m front, 1.5 m rear.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-7600-2019","title":"Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 605.6, 605.7(2), 605.8(2) (RS-1); 402.29(5)-(6)","quotes":["Accessory Structures together shall not exceed a Lot Coverage of 40%.","Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structures shall be not","from a Front Lot Line 7.5 metres","from a Rear Lot Line 1.5 metres","from an Exterior Side Lot Line 3.0 metres","Building Height for Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structures shall not exceed 4.5 metres."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026; Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026"]},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-7600-2019","title":"Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 101.1","quotes":["MAPLE RIDGE ZONING BYLAW NO.7600-2019"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the City of Maple Ridge [Building Bylaw 8097-2026](https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026), storage and garden sheds and other accessory buildings of 10 m² or less may be built without a permit. Garages and carports are accessory buildings and need a building permit unless they are 10 m² or less. Converting a carport to a garage, or a carport or garage to living space, also needs one.\n\nFor decks, the City's Home Improvements page says a permit is required to construct, renovate, demolish or alter a deck and states no height. The bylaw's definition of a structure includes decks over 0.6 m above finished grade.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check your zoning on the City's RidgeView map or with Planning (604-467-7341). Size, height and setbacks are set zone by zone.\n2. Read the Accessory Building Guide and the checklist for what to submit.\n3. Apply in the Citizen Portal with a site plan and drawings.\n4. Wait for the permit before building, then request inspections.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- A shed of 10 m² or less is exempt from the permit, not from the rules. The Building Code, setbacks and height limits still apply.\n- The Building Permits page says a permit is needed over 100 square feet (about 9.3 m²), a little lower than the bylaw. For a shed in between, confirm with the Building department.\n- For decks under 0.6 m high, the page and the bylaw may differ. Confirm with the Building department.\n- Example limits in the RS-1 zone: accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high; at least 7.5 m from the front lot line, 1.5 m from the rear and interior side lines, 3.0 m from an exterior side line and 1.5 m from the house; total lot coverage 40%. Other zones set their own limits.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/build-do-business/construction-development-permits/home-improvements","title":"Home Improvements, City of Maple Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/building-bylaw-no-8097-2026","title":"Building Bylaw No. 8097-2026 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/accessory-building-permit-guidepdf","title":"Accessory Building Guide (PDF), City of Maple Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/build-do-business/construction-development-permits/building-permits","title":"Building Permits, City of Maple Ridge","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.mapleridge.ca/media/file/zoning-bylaw-7600-2019","title":"Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}}