Nakusp permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Nakusp?
In Nakusp, a garage, carport or shed needs a building permit from the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), with no size exemption stated. A roofless deck no more than 2 ft (600 mm) above grade does not; a higher deck does. The Village's Zoning Bylaw sets heights and setbacks.
Key facts
| Sheds | The RDCK brochure says a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed needs a building permit. It states no size threshold.RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingConstruct a new accessory building such as a carport, |
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| Decks | A roofless deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade does not need a permit (RDCK Building Bylaw 2200 s. 5.2.3). A higher deck does, as does enclosing a porch or roofing a sundeck.RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, Building Bylaw No. 2200 s. 5.2.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingexceeding 2 feet Enclose a porch or roof over a sundeck decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2ft) |
| Garages and carports | Yes. Building a new garage or carport (an accessory building) needs a building permit.RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024, p. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingConstruct a new accessory building such as a carport, CARPORT, GARAGE, SUNDECK |
| Zoning limits | R-1 and R-2: accessory buildings up to 7.3 m high; setbacks front 4.5 m, rear 1.0 m, interior side 1.5 m, exterior side 4.5 m. Coverage 50% (R-1: 60% for a duplex or a house with a detached unit). R-3: 3.0 m interior side. No accessory building before the principal building; in a front or side setback it is a $400 offence.Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 6.1.6-6.1.7, 3.28.3, 3.8.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAccessory Buildings 7.3 m Rear Parcel Line 1.0 m Interior Parcel Line 1.5 m no accessory buildings may be constructed prior to Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, no building or part thereof will be (b) Maximum 60% where the use is a Duplex, or a Single Detached Dwelling and one Interior Parcel Line 3.0 m |
| Bylaw | RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (permits); Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 (consolidated November 2024) (zoning limits)Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, s. 3.30.1; Bylaw library; Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingRegional District of Central Kootenay Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010, as amended from time to time. Bylaw 592 - Building Bylaw Consolidated - No Enforcement Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023 Consolidated November 2024 |
How it works
Building permits in Nakusp come from the RDCK under Building Bylaw No. 2200. The RDCK brochure says a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed needs a permit and states no size threshold. A roofless deck no more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade is exempt (s. 5.2.3). A higher deck needs a permit, as does enclosing a porch or roofing a sundeck.
The Village's Zoning Bylaw No. 729 adds the siting rules, which apply whether or not a permit is needed.
Steps
- Check your zone and the limits below in the Zoning Bylaw.
- Contact the RDCK Building Inspector in Nakusp to confirm a permit is needed.
- Apply with the accessory building checklist and the $50 deposit.
Good to know
- In R-1 and R-2, accessory buildings can be up to 7.3 m high, with setbacks of 4.5 m front, 1.0 m rear, 1.5 m interior side and 4.5 m exterior side. R-3 requires 3.0 m on the interior side.
- Coverage is 50% (R-1: 60% for a duplex or a house with a detached unit).
- No accessory building before the principal building. One in a front or side setback is a $400 offence.
- Setbacks differ in other zones (RU-1 accessory buildings: 7.5 m front and rear, 4.5 m interior), so check Section 6 for yours.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- RDCK Building Brochure, March 2024 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 729, 2023, Village of Nakusp (consolidated November 2024) (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw library, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
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