Montrose permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Montrose?
Short answer
In Montrose a building permit is needed before constructing a building or structure, except work the Building Bylaw exempts. A roofless deck no more than 600 mm above grade is exempt. The bylaw sets no shed size limit and does not name garages or carports, so check with the Village Office.
Key facts
| Sheds | The Building Bylaw sets no shed size threshold. It does not apply to buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code (the bylaw does not list them), and accessory buildings under 55 m² need their footings inspected by the building official.Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 5.2.1; Building Bylaw Amendment No. 661, s. 18.4.8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingbuildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code Any additions or accessory buildings less than 55 square metres will require that footings be inspected by the building official |
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| Decks | A deck without a roof that is no more than 600 mm above grade is outside the bylaw. Otherwise a building permit is needed before constructing a building or structure.Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, ss. 5.2.3, 8.1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingdecks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft.); building permit before constructing or altering a building or |
| Garages and carports | Yes, unless exempt. The bylaw does not name garages or carports, but a building permit is needed before constructing or altering a building or structure, except work exempted by s. 5.2 (for example buildings exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code).Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 8.1.1, s. 5.2.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingbuilding permit before constructing or altering a building or |
| Zoning limits | R1 zone: accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high; may be 1.5 m from the rear lot line; interior side setback 1.5 m; buildings and structures may cover up to 35% of the lot (33% in RU). Garden sheds may be 0.6 m from rear and interior side lot lines.Zoning Bylaw No. 771, 2022, ss. 4.1.6-4.1.8, 3.8.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingb) accessory buildings 4.5m. an accessory building may be located to Buildings and structures together shall not cover more than 35 percent of the gross lot area. Garden sheds are permitted within 0.6 m of the rear lot line and interior side lot line |
| Bylaw | Building Bylaw (2005-1), Bylaw #633 (as amended by #661); Zoning Bylaw #771, 2022Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633, s. 1.1; Zoning Bylaw No. 771, 2022, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording1.0 TITLE 1.1 This Bylaw may be cited for all as the "Building Bylaw (2005-1)." 1.2 The Bylaw is divided into 25 sections and a decimal numbering system THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE BYLAW #633 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH BUILDING REGULATIONS Zoning Bylaw #771, 2022 |
How it works
The Village of Montrose's Building Bylaw 633 requires a building permit before constructing or altering a building or structure (s. 8.1.1), except work exempted by s. 5.2. Zoning rules in the Zoning Bylaw 771 also apply.
- Deck: a deck without a roof that is no more than 600 mm above grade is outside the bylaw. Other decks need a permit.
- Shed: the bylaw sets no shed size threshold. It does not apply to buildings exempted by Part 1 of the BC Building Code, which the bylaw does not list. Accessory buildings under 55 m² need their footings inspected.
- Garage or carport: the bylaw does not name them, so the general rule applies and you need a permit unless exempt.
Zoning limits (R1 zone)
- Accessory buildings up to 4.5 m high.
- Rear lot line setback 1.5 m; interior side setback 1.5 m.
- Buildings and structures may cover up to 35% of the lot (33% in the RU zone).
- Garden sheds may sit 0.6 m from the rear and interior side lot lines.
Good to know
- R2 and other zones have their own numbers in Part 4 of the Zoning Bylaw.
- The Village's website says the RDKB issues building permits; confirm with the Village Office on 250-367-7234 before you build.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Building Bylaw (2005-1) No. 633 (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Bylaw Amendment No. 661 (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 771, 2022 (PDF), Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Permits and Licenses, Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
- Contacts, Village of Montrose (read 2026-11-08)
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