Spallumcheen permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

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

Short answer

In the Township of Spallumcheen, a deck needs a building permit only if its surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point. A shed, garage or carport needs none if under 10 m², or under 55 m² (one storey, no plumbing) in the S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones. Larger ones need a permit.

Key facts

Sheds	No building permit for an accessory building under 10 m² that creates no hazard and meets zoning. In S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones, none for accessory or agricultural buildings under 55 m² that are one storey (6 m), have no plumbing and meet zoning. Larger or other sheds need a permit.Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020, s. 105.2 (PDF, consolidated), s. 105.2(b), (c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 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 higher than one storey (6 metres) in height, do not contain plumbing; meet the Residential (C.R.), Agricultural (A.2), and Large Holdings (L.H.)
Decks	A deck needs a building permit only where the deck surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point. Lower decks are exempt, if sited in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw.Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020, s. 105.2 (PDF, consolidated), s. 105.2(i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 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 and on the
Garages and carports	Garages and carports are not named in the Building Bylaw. Under its accessory-building exemptions, none is needed under 10 m², or under 55 m² (one storey, no plumbing) in S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones. Larger ones need a permit.Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020, s. 105.2 (PDF, consolidated), s. 105.2(b), (c); Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008, s. 701, 801 (PDF, consolidated), s. 701.2.b · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 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 be not larger than 80.3 square metres (864.37 square feet) having a horizontal dimension of not more than 11 metres (36.09 feet) for domestic
Zoning limits	R.1 accessory buildings: 8 m from front/exterior side lot lines, 1.5 m from rear/side lines, 3 m from other buildings; up to three (garage included), 100 m² combined, 5 m high; 35% lot coverage. S.H.: 7.5 m front, rear, exterior side, 3 m side; accessory height 8 m; garage 80.3 m², other accessory building 15 m².Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008, s. 701, 801 (PDF, consolidated), s. 701.2; Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008, s. 701, 801 (PDF, consolidated), s. 801.4, 801.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording 8 metres (26.25 feet) from any front or exterior side lot line; and 1.5 metres (4.921 feet) from any rear or side lot line; and 3 metres (9.842 feet) from any other building or structure. shall have a combined maximum floor space area of 100m2 (1,076.4 than 15 square metres (161.5 square feet) for all other accessory residential maximum height of 5 metres (16.40 feet). shall have a combined maximum floor space area of 100m2 (1,076.4 square feet); and three (3) accessory residential buildings (including domestic garage) Lot coverage shall be not greater than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot area for all buildings and structures. 8 metres (26.25 feet) for accessory residential use; or feet) for single family dwellings and accessory residential buildings and Side yards free of buildings and structures shall be provided with a width
Bylaw	Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020 (s. 105.2); Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008 (s. 701, 801 and the other zone sections)Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020, s. 105.2 (PDF, consolidated), Title page; Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008, s. 701, 801 (PDF, consolidated), Title page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording BUILDING BYLAW NO. 2009, 2020 ZONING BYLAW NO. 1700, 2008

How it works

The Building Bylaw (s. 105.2) sets what does not need a permit. Anything built must also meet the Zoning Bylaw, even when no permit is needed.

Deck: a building permit is needed only where the deck surface is 0.6 m or more above the ground at any point. Lower decks are exempt if sited as the Zoning Bylaw requires.
Shed: no permit for an accessory building under 10 m² that creates no hazard and meets zoning. In the S.H., C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones, none for accessory or agricultural buildings under 55 m² that are one storey (6 m), have no plumbing and meet zoning. Larger or other sheds need a permit. R.1 (residential) lots are not in the 55 m² exemption.
Garage or carport: these are not named in the Building Bylaw. The same accessory-building exemptions appear to apply (under 10 m², or under 55 m² in the zones above). Larger ones need a permit. Confirm with the Township.

Zoning limits (examples)

R.1 zone: accessory buildings 8 m from front and exterior side lot lines, 1.5 m from rear and side lines, and 3 m from other buildings; up to three (garage included), 100 m² combined, 5 m high; 35% lot coverage.
S.H. zone: 7.5 m from front, rear and exterior side lot lines and 3 m from side lines; accessory height 8 m; garage 80.3 m², other accessory building 15 m².
C.R., A.2 and L.H. zones have their own setbacks.

The R.1 limits may have changed under Bylaw 2110, which is not posted on the website. Confirm with Planning.

Steps

Find your zone and measure the structure.
Check the exemptions above and the zoning limits.
If a permit is needed, follow the building-permit steps (book by emailing planner@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca).

Good to know

Call Planning at 250-546-3013 if you are near a size limit.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Building Bylaw No. 2009, 2020, s. 105.2 (PDF, consolidated) (read 2026-11-06)
Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008, s. 701, 801 (PDF, consolidated) (read 2026-11-06)
Contact Us, Township of Spallumcheen (read 2026-11-06)

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