Peachland permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

Peachland, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

How it works

The Building Bylaw No. 2273, 2020 (s. 3.4) and the Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023 decide this.

• Shed or other accessory building: under 10 m² (107.64 sq ft), no building permit. Larger accessory buildings need one.
• Deck: an attached deck 0.6 m (2 ft) or higher above grade, or supporting a roof, needs a building permit. Decks or patios less than 2 ft above ground do not.
• Garage or carport: there is no separate rule. The general rule applies: an accessory building over 10 m² (108 sq ft) needs a permit, and converting a garage to living space is a change of use that needs one. No text read says whether a carport or attached garage needs a permit as such, so ask.

Zoning applies even when no permit is needed. In the R1 zone, for example, accessory buildings can be up to 70 m² each and 5.0 m high, two per lot, 75 m² in total (100 m² on lots over 1.0 ha). Setbacks are 6.0 m front, 4.5 m exterior side, 1.5 m rear and 1.5 m interior side. Lot coverage is 40% (55% with driveways and parking). Garage doors facing a street must be set back at least 6.0 m. Attached accessory buildings must meet the principal building rules. Other zones differ.

Steps

1. Check your zone and setbacks (see zoning-lookup).
2. If the building is over 10 m² or the deck is 0.6 m or higher, apply for a building permit through the online portal (see building-permit).
3. Book inspections in writing once work starts.

Good to know

• The bylaw exempts buildings under 10 m²; the District's web page says permits are needed for structures greater than 10 m². Exactly 10 m² is not addressed, so confirm with the Building Department at 250-767-3707.