Spallumcheen building permits: when you need one and how to apply

A building permit is required for any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition of a building or structure.

Every owner shall apply for and obtain a permit before:

installing plumbing systems related to the inspections undertaken pursuant to this

constructing a new masonry chimney, installing a new metal chimney for a solid

accessory buildings less than 10 square metres in building area that do not

accessory and agricultural buildings which are less than 55 m2 in size, are no

Small Holdings (S.H.), Country

Residential (C.R.), Agricultural (A.2), and Large Holdings (L.H.)

retaining structures 1.2 metres in height or less;

e. fences;

non-structural repairs or alterations to a building or structure or the repair or

deck additions, except a deck where the difference in elevation between the deck

surface and the ground surface at any point is 0.6 metres or more

The complete application package must be submitted in person with paper copies.

Electronic and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

book an appointment by emailing planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca prior to submitting your application.

The Property Owner is responsible for obtaining a permit, although as the Owner you can authorize an Agent in writing

completes and submits the Building Permit Application Package along with all required supporting documentation as shown on the Building Permit Application Checklist.

supplementary contractor information in the form provided by the Township of

confirmation of compliance with the Homeowner Protection Act as applicable;

a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of application;

any required highway access permit issued by the Township of Spallumcheen or

Title Search (must be within 30 days prior of application) or Title Search Authorization form and fee

Evidence of potable water supply as outlined in Section 607 of Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020

Energy Advisor Compliance Report – Pre Construction must be submitted at the time of application and completed by a Certified Energy Advisor

An inspection schedule will be provided on your Permit that outlines which inspections are required, and at what stages.

Make sure to provide at least two working days notice to schedule an inspection. To make an appointment call 250-550-3730.

The owner or representative shall give at least two clear working days' notice to the

Planning and Development Services Department Phone: 250-546-3013

The Municipal Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

A building permit is required for any construction, addition, alteration, change of use or demolition of a building or structure. Application forms may be picked up at the Township office during regular business hours or found below on our website. The Planning and Development Department is happy to assist you; book an appointment by emailing planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca prior to submitting your application.

BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2009, 2020

Bylaw No. 2150, 2024