Masset permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Masset?

Masset, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

The rules below come from the Village of Masset's draft Zoning Bylaw No. 677, which is not shown to be adopted. The Village's posted Zoning Bylaw is a draft, and its cover reads "Adopted: Month XX, 2025", so these rules may not be in force. The draft does not say whether a building permit is needed for any of these structures, and the Village's website does not state it.

Accessory buildings (such as sheds and detached garages) are allowed in the residential zones, at most 2 per lot. An accessory building may not contain a dwelling unit and must be at least 3.0 metres from any other building on the lot. Zone limits in the draft:

• Rural Residential: height up to 6.0 metres, setbacks 10.0 metres.
• Neighbourhood Residential (R-1): floor area up to 50.0 m², or up to 65.0 m² for a detached garage or carport.
• Mixed Residential (s. 9.4): floor area up to 50.0 m² (garage or carport up to 65.0 m²), height 4.0 metres.
• Multi-Unit Residential (R-2): height 4.0 metres.
• Rear and side setbacks are 0.5 metres in R-1, R-2 and s. 9.4 zones.

Steps

1. Find your zone on the draft zoning map.
2. Compare your plan with the limits above.
3. Ask Municipal Hall (250-626-3995, 1686 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) whether a permit is needed and what is in force.

Good to know

• The draft's R-1 table also shows an accessory building height of 11.0 metres, which looks like a drafting error; ask the Village.
• Not stated on the Village's website: any rule specific to decks, or to garages and carports beyond the floor areas above.