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Taylor permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages

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

Taylor, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Taylor, a building or structure of 15 m² or less in building area needs no building permit if it follows all bylaws; a larger one does. Garages, carports and decks are not named in the bylaw, so the same 15 m² rule applies. Zoning limits still apply.

Key facts

ShedsNo building permit for a building or structure of 15 m² or less in building area, if it follows all bylaws; a larger one needs a permit. Zoning limits (location, size, height) still apply.District of Taylor Building Bylaw No. 391, 1991, s. 5.1.2(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
a building or structure which does not exceed 15 square metres in building area;
DecksThe Building Bylaw does not name decks or give a height threshold. The general rule applies: a permit is needed for a building or structure over 15 m² in building area.District of Taylor Building Bylaw No. 391, 1991, ss. 2.2, 5.1.2(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
No person shall construct or authorize the construction of any building or structure or part thereof unless a permit for the work has first been issued by the Building Inspector.
a building or structure which does not exceed 15 square metres in building area;
Garages and carportsGarages and carports are not named in the Building Bylaw; the general rule applies (permit needed over 15 m² in building area). Under zoning, an accessory building attached to the house is treated as part of the house.District of Taylor Building Bylaw No. 391, 1991, s. 5.1.2(a); Zoning Bylaw No. 898, 2025, Second Reading Version, s. 4.7.9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
a building or structure which does not exceed 15 square metres in building area;
Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it will be considered part of the principal building
Zoning limitsAccessory buildings: not in a front yard; detached ones 1.5 m or more from the house. R-1 to R-4: at most 90 m² and 7.0 m high; side setback 1.5 m (exterior side 3.0 m), rear 2.0 m; site coverage 50% (R-1, R-4), 60% (R-2), 70% (R-3). A-1 and A-2: 20% parcel coverage; accessory height 7.0 m (A-1), 9.0 m (A-2).Zoning Bylaw No. 898, 2025, Second Reading Version, ss. 4.3.1(iv), 4.7, 11.3 (Table 10) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
No accessory building or structure shall be located in the front yard.
accessory building or structure must be setback a minimum of 1.5 m from the principal building.
Maximum size of accessory buildings or structures 90 m2
Maximum height of accessory buildings and structures 7.0 m
d. rear parcel line 2.0 m
provided that such projections do not extend more than 1.5 m or 50% of the width of a required front, side or rear yard, whichever is less.
Maximum site coverage 70%
Maximum parcel coverage 20%
BylawBuilding Bylaw No. 391, 1991; Zoning Bylaw No. 898, 2025District of Taylor Building Bylaw No. 391, 1991, title page; Zoning Bylaw No. 898, 2025, Second Reading Version, title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
BUILDING BYLAW NO. 391, 1991
District of Taylor – Zoning Bylaw No. 898, 2025

How it works

The Building Bylaw No. 391, 1991 has no separate rule for sheds, decks, garages or carports. The general rule applies: no permit for a building or structure of 15 m² or less in building area, if it complies with all bylaws; a larger one needs a permit from the Building Inspector. The bylaw does not name decks or set a height threshold, so ask the District about a deck under 15 m².

Zoning limits still apply even when no permit is needed. Under the Zoning Bylaw, an accessory building attached to the house is treated as part of the house.

Steps

  1. Measure the building area and check it against 15 m².
  2. Check the zoning limits below for your zone.
  3. If a permit is needed, see the building-permit answer.

Good to know

  • Accessory buildings may not be in a front yard. A detached one must be 1.5 m or more from the house.
  • In R-1 to R-4 zones: at most 90 m² and 7.0 m high; side setback 1.5 m (3.0 m on the exterior side), rear 2.0 m. Site coverage is 50% in R-1 and R-4, 60% in R-2 and 70% in R-3.
  • In A-1 and A-2 zones: 20% parcel coverage; accessory building height 7.0 m (A-1) or 9.0 m (A-2).
  • The Zoning Bylaw text we could read is an unsigned draft version. Confirm with the District Office at 250-789-3392.

Official forms and pages

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Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

  1. District of Taylor Building Bylaw No. 391, 1991 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Zoning Bylaw No. 898, 2025, Second Reading Version (PDF), District of Taylor document centre (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Contact, District of Taylor (read 2026-11-08)

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