{"title":"View Royal permits for decks, sheds, carports and garages","question":"Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, carport, or garage?","slug":"deck-shed-garage-permit","place":{"path":"ca/bc/view-royal","name":"View Royal","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"building-and-renovating","name":"Building, renovating and your property"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Town of View Royal","url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca"},"short_answer":"In the Town of View Royal, new accessory buildings (sheds, detached garages, carports), decks, docks and stairs need a building permit. The Town states no size exemption for sheds, and the Building Bylaw does not apply to platforms less than 0.6 m above grade. Check with Building Services (250-708-2256).","aliases":["shed permit view royal","deck permit view royal","garage permit view royal","carport permit","pergola permit"],"cost":"Based on the cost of construction, with a minimum of $100. See the building permit fees answer.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Building Services","value":"250-708-2256"},{"type":"email","label":"Building Services","value":"buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca"}],"documents":["Accessory Structure or Deck, Dock & Stairs application form (Part 9)","Site plan and any other documents the form lists"],"forms":[{"title":"Building and plumbing permit forms","url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/business/permits-inspections/building-permits.html"},{"title":"Zoning Bylaw 900 (PDF)","url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/900%20Zoning%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20to%20June%202026.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"building-permit","title":"View Royal building permits: when you need one and how to apply","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/building-permit/"},{"slug":"building-permit-fees","title":"View Royal building permit fees","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/building-permit-fees/"},{"slug":"fence-rules","title":"View Royal fence rules: permits and height limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/fence-rules/"},{"slug":"zoning-lookup","title":"View Royal zoning: find your zone and what it allows","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/zoning-lookup/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/esquimalt","name":"Esquimalt","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/colwood","name":"Colwood","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/victoria","name":"Victoria","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langford","name":"Langford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/saanich","name":"Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},{"place":"ca/bc/highlands","name":"Highlands","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/deck-shed-garage-permit/"}],"topic":{"title":"Deck and shed permit thresholds in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/deck-shed-garage-permit/"},"facts":{"shed":{"label":"Sheds","value":"The Town lists new accessory buildings, such as a detached storage shed, as needing a building permit (Accessory Structure application). No size exemption is stated; the Town advises confirming with Building Services if unsure.","short":"Yes; no size exemption stated","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/business/permits-inspections/building-permits.html","title":"Building & Plumbing Permits, Town of View Royal","section":"Building Permits page","quotes":["Construction of new buildings or structures, accessory buildings, building additions;","For construction of accessory building/structure such as a detached storage shed, garage, pergola, carport, studio, etc.","It is recommended to confirm with the Town if a permit is required before completing an application form or undertaking work without a permit."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"deck":{"label":"Decks","value":"Adding, expanding, repairing or replacing a deck, dock or stairs needs a building permit (Deck, Dock & Stairs application). The Building Bylaw does not apply to platforms less than 0.6 m above grade.","short":"Yes; under 0.6 m above grade exempt","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/business/permits-inspections/building-permits.html","title":"Building & Plumbing Permits, Town of View Royal","section":"Building Permits page","quotes":["Adding, expanding, repairing or replacing a deck, dock, stairs, pool, pergola, etc;","For construction of a deck, dock, or stairs."]},{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/1111%20-%20Building%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw 1111, 2023 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.3","quotes":["platforms less than 0.6 metres above grade;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"garage_carport":{"label":"Garages and carports","value":"A detached garage or carport needs a building permit (Accessory Structure application). Converting a porch, carport or garage to living space or a home business also needs a permit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/business/permits-inspections/building-permits.html","title":"Building & Plumbing Permits, Town of View Royal","section":"Building Permits page","quotes":["For construction of accessory building/structure such as a detached storage shed, garage, pergola, carport, studio, etc.","converting porches, carports or garages to living space, or a home business, etc;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"zoning_limits":{"label":"Zoning limits","value":"Accessory buildings: no more than 7.5 m long or wide; at least 1.2 m from all lot lines; not in the front or flanking yard; at least 2.4 m from the house (except an attached garage or carport); total coverage no more than 60 m² or 10% of the lot, whichever is smaller; height no more than 4.5 m. One attached to the house counts as part of it.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/900%20Zoning%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20to%20June%202026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 900, consolidated to June 2026 (PDF, section 4.6)","section":"ss. 4.6.2-4.6.8","quotes":["not have a length or width greater than 7.5m;","be setback a minimum of 1.2m from all lot lines; and","not be located within the front yard or flanking yard.","An accessory building must be separated from the principal building by at least","must not exceed 60m2 or 10% of the lot area, whichever is smaller.","the height of an accessory structure or building must not exceed 4.5m.","it is considered a part of the principal building"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023 (permits); Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, s. 4.6 (accessory buildings)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/1111%20-%20Building%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw 1111, 2023 (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1111, 2023"]},{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/900%20Zoning%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20to%20June%202026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 900, consolidated to June 2026 (PDF, section 4.6)","section":"s. 4.6","quotes":["4.6 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES","ZONING BYLAW NO. 900, 2014"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":5,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe Town of View Royal's [building permits page](https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/business/permits-inspections/building-permits.html) lists new accessory buildings or structures, and adding, expanding, repairing or replacing a deck, dock, stairs, pool or pergola, as work that generally needs a building permit. The Accessory Structure application covers a detached storage shed, garage, pergola, carport or studio. The Deck, Dock & Stairs application covers decks. Converting a porch, carport or garage to living space or a home business also needs a permit.\n\nThe Town states no size exemption for sheds. The [Building Bylaw](https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/1111%20-%20Building%20Bylaw.pdf) (s. 4.3) does not apply to platforms less than 0.6 m above grade. The Town gives no other deck height threshold.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Email or call Building Services with a description and your address to confirm whether you need a permit.\n2. Download the Accessory Structure form or the Deck, Dock & Stairs form.\n3. Submit it at Town Hall with the listed documents and the fee. Email digital copies to buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca with your application number.\n4. Book inspections as work proceeds (see the building inspections answer).\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Zoning rules also apply. Under section 4.6 of the [Zoning Bylaw](https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/900%20Zoning%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20to%20June%202026.pdf), an accessory building generally must be no more than 7.5 m long or wide, at least 1.2 m from all lot lines, not in the front or flanking yard, at least 2.4 m from the house (except an attached garage or carport), and no taller than 4.5 m.\n- Total accessory building coverage may not exceed 60 m2 or 10% of the lot, whichever is smaller.\n- An accessory building attached to the house counts as part of it.\n- Individual zones can set different limits, so check your zone.\n- A retaining wall over 1.2 m needs its own permit.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/business/permits-inspections/building-permits.html","title":"Building & Plumbing Permits, Town of View Royal","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/1111%20-%20Building%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Building Bylaw 1111, 2023 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/900%20Zoning%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20to%20June%202026.pdf","title":"Zoning Bylaw 900, consolidated to June 2026 (PDF, section 4.6)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.viewroyal.ca/assets/Town~Hall/Bylaws/958%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20Bylaw%20-%20Consolidated%20to%20Sept%202026.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw 958, consolidated to September 2026 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 5 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/deck-shed-garage-permit/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/deck-shed-garage-permit.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/deck-shed-garage-permit.json"}}