Silverton permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages
Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage in Silverton?
In Silverton, the RDCK says a new garage, carport or shed needs a building permit (no size threshold is given), and so does a deck more than 2 feet above grade. The Village's zoning sets setbacks and height, and a wildfire development permit also applies.
Key facts
| Sheds | RDCK lists any new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed as needing a building permit; no size threshold is given.Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay, When is a building permit required · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingConstruct a new accessory building such as a carport, |
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| Decks | A deck needs a building permit where it is more than 2 feet above grade.Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay, When is a building permit required · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDecks having a difference exceeding 2 feet |
| Garages and carports | Yes. A new garage or carport needs a building permit (RDCK).Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay, When is a building permit required · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingConstruct a new accessory building such as a carport, |
| Zoning limits | Accessory buildings are allowed in all zones once a principal building exists, must meet zone setbacks (R-1: 1.5 m rear and interior side, 3.0 m exterior side, 4.5 m front), and may be up to 7.3 m high. R-1 maximum parcel coverage is 40%. A wildfire development permit is also needed where a building permit is required.Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, ss. 3.4, 3.8, 4.23, 6.3, 6.5; Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 562, 2026, s. 13.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingshall conform to the Setback requirements of the Zone; The maximum Height of an Accessory Building shall not exceed 7.3 m (24 ft) in height. 1.5 m (4.9 ft) from Rear Parcel Line 4.5 m (14.8 ft) from Front Parcel Line The maximum Parcel Coverage is 40%. no new construction of a dwelling, addition, or accessory Structure for which a building permit is required is allowed without a Wildfire Protection Development Permit. All lots within the Village are included in the Wildfire Risk Reduction Development Permit |
| Bylaw | Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026; RDCK Building Bylaw No. 2200, 2010Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, Title; Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Related Links · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingZoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026 Building Bylaw 2200, 2010 |
How it works
Two layers apply in Silverton. The RDCK issues building permits, and the Village's Zoning Bylaw No. 563 sets where and how big you can build.
The RDCK lists any new accessory building, such as a carport, garage or storage shed, as needing a building permit, and gives no size threshold. A deck needs a permit where it is more than 2 feet above grade.
Zoning: accessory buildings are allowed in all zones once a principal building exists. They must meet the zone setbacks (R-1: 4.5 m front, 1.5 m rear and interior side, 3.0 m exterior side) and may be up to 7.3 m high. Maximum parcel coverage in R-1 is 40%.
Steps
- Check your zone and setbacks in the Zoning Bylaw (see zoning-lookup).
- Contact the RDCK Nakusp office about the building permit.
- Apply for a wildfire development permit from the Village where a building permit is required.
- If your lot is on the lakefront, you also need a development permit in the Lakefront and Riparian Protection area.
Good to know
- A wildfire development permit is needed wherever a building permit is required.
- A deck not more than 2 feet above grade and without a roof is outside the RDCK building bylaw.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
New Denver · Slocan · Kaslo · Nakusp · Nelson · Castlegar
Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality →
Sources
- Building Permit brochure (PDF, March 2024), Regional District of Central Kootenay (read 2026-11-08)
- Zoning Bylaw No. 563, 2026, Village of Silverton (read 2026-11-08)
- Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 562, 2026, Village of Silverton (read 2026-11-08)
- Building Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay (read 2026-11-08)
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