Radium Hot Springs permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Radium Hot Springs?

Radium Hot Springs, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

The Village's Building Permit Guide says a building permit is required for a new accessory building or structure over 10 m² (108 sq. ft.), and that a garden shed under 108 sq. ft. is exempt. A permit is also required to construct, cover or enclose a porch or sundeck; no height threshold is stated. For a garage or carport, the Guide requires a permit for a new one over 10 m², and for completing an unfinished area such as a carport. Zoning rules and the wildfire development permit area still apply.

Zoning limits are in the Zoning Bylaw No. 528. In the R2 and R3 zones an accessory building:

• may be no taller than 6.0 m and no bigger than 80% of the principal building;
• must sit at least 1.5 m from the rear and internal side lines (3.5 m from an external side line in R2, 3.0 m in R3);
• may be no closer to the front line than the house;
• may not contain a dwelling unit unless the bylaw allows it.

Total structures may cover 40% of the parcel in R2 or 45% in R3. Decks and porches under 0.6 m high are left out of parcel coverage.

Steps

1. Check your zone and the limits above. See the zoning-lookup answer.
2. Ask Building and Development Services whether your size and design need a permit.
3. If needed, apply as described in the building-permit answer.
4. Heat pumps may not sit in a required setback.

Good to know

• The Village's page and bylaws do not set a size or height threshold beyond the Guide's 10 m² line; Building and Development Services can confirm for your project.
• Other zones have their own limits. See the zone sections of the zoning bylaw.
• All Village land is in the wildfire development permit area under the Official Community Plan. Ask whether it affects your build.