{"title":"Pitt Meadows permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/pitt-meadows","name":"Pitt Meadows","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Pitt Meadows","url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca"},"short_answer":"In Pitt Meadows you need a building permit for a deck, a carport, a detached garage, and any shed or accessory building larger than 10 m² (100 sq. ft.). No document says a smaller shed is exempt, and zoning limits still apply. Ask the Building Division if unsure.","aliases":["shed permit pitt meadows","deck permit pitt meadows","carport permit pitt meadows","accessory building pitt meadows","how big a shed without permit"],"cost":"1.0% of construction value for residential work, including garages, carports and patios; minimum permit fee $100 (Building Bylaw 2131, Schedule 1).","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"email","label":"Building Division","value":"building@pittmeadows.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Building Division","value":"604-465-2428"},{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall","value":"12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B5","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":["Building Permit Application Form and the Accessory Building Application Checklist","Site plan showing setbacks, and drawings"],"forms":[{"title":"Residential Permits (checklists)","url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating/residential-permits"},{"title":"Accessory Building Application Checklist (PDF)","url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2023-06/DM182215%20Accessory_Building_Checklist.pdf"},{"title":"Guide to Shipping Containers (PDF)","url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2026-02/Guide-to-Shipping-Containers.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"Pitt Meadows building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"Pitt Meadows building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"Pitt Meadows fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"Pitt Meadows zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/zoning-lookup/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Pitt Meadows secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},"facts":{"shed":{"label":"Sheds","value":"A building permit is needed for a shed or other accessory building larger than 10 m² (100 sq. ft.).","short":"Yes, if larger than 10 m²","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating","title":"Building and Renovating, City of Pitt Meadows","section":"When you need a permit?","quotes":["Building a detached garage, accessory building, or shed larger than 100 sq. ft."]},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Information_Sheet_-_Building_-_Building_Permit-v5.pdf","title":"A Guide to Building Permits, City of Pitt Meadows (PDF)","section":"A Guide to Building Permits, p. 1","quotes":["Build any kind of structure larger than 10 m2 (100 ft2);"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"The City lists building a deck among the projects that usually need a building permit. No height threshold is stated.","short":"Yes; no height threshold stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating","title":"Building and Renovating, City of Pitt Meadows","section":"When you need a permit?","quotes":["- Building an addition - Building a deck - Building a detached garage, accessory building, or shed larger than 100 sq. ft."]},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating/how-apply-building-permit","title":"How to Apply for a Building Permit, City of Pitt Meadows","section":"intro","quotes":["Building permits are required before you build, demolish, repair or alter most buildings, decks, mezzanines"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"Yes. A building permit is needed for a detached garage, and for building a garage or carport generally. Enclosing a carport to create a garage or living space also needs a permit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating","title":"Building and Renovating, City of Pitt Meadows","section":"When you need a permit?","quotes":["Building a detached garage, accessory building, or shed larger than 100 sq. ft."]},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating/how-apply-building-permit","title":"How to Apply for a Building Permit, City of Pitt Meadows","section":"intro","quotes":["decks, mezzanines, retaining walls, garages, carports, secondary suites"]},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Information_Sheet_-_Building_-_Building_Permit-v5.pdf","title":"A Guide to Building Permits, City of Pitt Meadows (PDF)","section":"A Guide to Building Permits, p. 1","quotes":["Enclose a carport to create a garage or living space;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Accessory buildings: two per lot; 4 m high (9 m in A and RR zones); up to 46 sq m coverage (100 sq m in A and RR). Not closer to a front or exterior side lot line than the house setback. Detached ones of 10 sq m or more go in the rear yard, 1.2 m from rear and side lines (3 m from a road). Under 10 sq m and 2 m high in the rear yard: no setback. 2 m from other buildings.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202505%2C%202011%20-%20Consolidated%20Version_2.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 - Consolidated Version (PDF, section 4.13)","section":"s. 4.13 b), d), e), f), i)","quotes":["two per lot, unless otherwise specified in the zone.","Accessory buildings and structures must not exceed a height of 4 m and must be sited not","The lot coverage of an accessory building shall not exceed 46 sq m except in the A and RR","Detached accessory buildings of 10 sq m or more must be located within the rear yard but","no closer than 1.2 m from the rear and side lot lines, except 3 m from a lot line abutting","There is no lot line setback requirement for an accessory building that is located in the rear","less than the required setback for the principal building from a front or exterior side lot line","The minimum horizontal clearance between all buildings on a lot is 2 m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003; Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 (s. 4.13, accessory buildings).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Building-Bylaw-No-2131%2C-2003-Consolidated-Version.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003 - Consolidated Version (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2131, 2003"]},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202505%2C%202011%20-%20Consolidated%20Version_2.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 - Consolidated Version (PDF, section 4.13)","section":"s. 4.13","quotes":["Accessory Residential and Accessory Farm Residential Buildings and Structures"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe City of Pitt Meadows lists a deck, a garage or carport, a detached garage, and enclosing a carport to make a garage or living space among the projects that need a building permit. A shed or other accessory building needs one if it is larger than 10 m² (100 sq. ft.). No document states in so many words that a smaller shed is exempt, and zoning rules apply either way. No height threshold is stated for decks. Zoning is separate: [Zoning Bylaw No. 2505](https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202505%2C%202011%20-%20Consolidated%20Version_2.pdf), section 4.13, controls size and placement.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Look up your zone and setbacks on Meadows Mapview.\n2. Check the zoning limits below.\n3. Fill in the Building Permit Application Form and the Accessory Building Application Checklist.\n4. Email building@pittmeadows.ca or bring the package to City Hall.\n5. Book inspections through the Building Division.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Zoning (section 4.13): two accessory buildings per lot; up to 4 m high (9 m in the A and RR zones); up to 46 sq m of coverage (100 sq m in A and RR).\n- An accessory building may not sit closer to a front or exterior side lot line than the house setback. Detached ones of 10 sq m or more go in the rear yard, 1.2 m from rear and side lot lines (3 m from a road), and 2 m from other buildings.\n- A building under 10 sq m and 2 m high in the rear yard needs no setback from lot lines.\n- A bylaw notice for an unlawful accessory building size or setback is $80 if paid within 14 days, $100 after.\n- Shipping containers have their own City guide.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-No-2439%2C-2009-Consolidated-Version.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2439, 2009 (consolidated, PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating","title":"Building and Renovating, City of Pitt Meadows","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating/residential-permits","title":"Residential Permits, City of Pitt Meadows","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-04/Zoning%20Bylaw%20No.%202505%2C%202011%20-%20Consolidated%20Version_2.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 - Consolidated Version (PDF, section 4.13)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/Information_Sheet_-_Building_-_Building_Permit-v5.pdf","title":"A Guide to Building Permits, City of Pitt Meadows (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/business-and-building/building-and-renovating/how-apply-building-permit","title":"How to Apply for a Building Permit, City of Pitt Meadows","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.pittmeadows.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Building-Bylaw-No-2131%2C-2003-Consolidated-Version.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2003 - Consolidated Version (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}}