New Denver building permits: when you need one and how to apply

5.1.2 the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change of occupancy of existing buildings and structures; 5.1.3 the installation of a new or used solid fuel burning appliance, certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.4 a newly installed new metal chimney certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.5 a newly constructed masonry chimney.

5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);

OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT Applications for a Building Permit can be made by the legal owner of a property. If you as the owner wish to appoint a representative or agent to act on your behalf with respect to a construction project, you must complete and sign an Owner’s Representative form (available from the Village Office). The appointed owner’s representative must also sign the building permit application form. 2If your project requires a building permit, you are required to do the following:  Complete the Building Permit application form (copies available at the Village Office);  Submit the following information to the Village Office: TITLE SEARCH A current copy of your Title Search is required, dated within 30 days of the date of application and a copy of any and all covenants. The Village of New Denver can obtain

10.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a standard building must 10.1.1 be made on the form provided by the Village and signed by the owner making the application, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and undertakings made in the form provided by the Village, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.1.3 include a copy of a title search, accompanied by referenced covenants, made within 30 days of the date of the application; 10.1.4 state the intended use of the building; 10.1.5 include a site plan showing 10.1.5.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered subdivision plan; 10.1.5.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel; 10.1.5.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and setback requirements when required by the

4APPROVAL PROCESS Once your completed application and information is submitted, your application will be reviewed by Village staff and the Building Official and the permit fee will be calculated. Please note: the application review and approval process may take 6 to 8 weeks. You will be notified once your building permit is approved. Your application may be rejected or its approval delayed if the form is incomplete or there is missing information.

BUILDING INSPECTIONS ‐ STAGES Building inspections are required by the Building Official at the following stages of construction for Single-Family Dwellings, Multiple Residential buildings; Commercial, Industrial and Institutional buildings; and for Additions to any of the above. When you are ready for an inspection please call the Village Office to book an appointment. Please give at least 72 hours prior notice of the date upon which an inspection is requested. Permit number, building site address, owner’s name and type of inspection required must be quoted when requesting inspections.

CONTACT INFORMATION RDCK Building Official: Dan Siminoff Email: dsiminoff@rdck.bc.ca Phone (Nakusp Office): 250‐265‐4111 New Denver Office Hours: Thursdays Mail:  PO Box 40 (115 Slocan Avenue), New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 Email:  office@newdenver.ca

2If your project requires a building permit, you are required to do the following:  Complete the Building Permit application form (copies available at the Village Office);  Submit the following information to the Village Office: TITLE SEARCH A current copy of your Title Search is required, dated within 30 days of the date of

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER BYLAW NO. 595 & Amendments thereto A bylaw to regulate building in the Village of New Denver

5.1.2 the design, construction and occupancy of new buildings and structures, and the alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation, occupancy and change of occupancy of existing buildings and structures; 5.1.3 the installation of a new or used solid fuel burning appliance, certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.4 a newly installed new metal chimney certified by a recognized agency; 5.1.5 a newly constructed masonry chimney. 5.2 This Bylaw does not apply to 5.2.1 buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein; 5.2.2 buildings or structures less than 9.33 square meters (100 sq. ft.). 5.2.3 retaining structures less than 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height; 5.2.4 decks without roofs having a difference in elevation to grade not exceeding 600 millimeters (2 ft.);