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Permits
There are a number of different planning requirements that may necessitate submission of an application to the RDMW. These include Development Permit, Development Variance Permit, Building Permit, Site Permit, and Temporary Use Permit. Applicants are encouraged to contact RDMW planning staff to discuss proposals as a prelude to submitting a Development Application.
There are various types of planning permits:
Building Permit
Approval of a Building Permit is required for the siting of buildings and structures in the community of Coal Harbour. In other areas of the Regional District, while approval of a Building Permit is not required, the siting of buildings and structures must be undertaken in accordance with the BC Building Code, and a Building Bylaw is in effect that requires a Site Permit be applied for and issued by the Regional District
Site Permit
Approval of a Building Permit is required for the siting of buildings and structures in the community of Coal Harbour. In other areas of the Regional District, while approval of a Building Permit is not required, the siting of buildings and structures must be undertaken in accordance with the BC Building Code, and a Building Bylaw is in effect that requires a Site Permit be applied for and issued by the Regional District
Development Variance Permit
Approval of a Building Permit is required for the siting of buildings and structures in the community of Coal Harbour. In other areas of the Regional District, while approval of a Building Permit is not required, the siting of buildings and structures must be undertaken in accordance with the BC Building Code, and a Building Bylaw is in effect that requires a Site Permit be applied for and issued by the Regional District
Temporary Use Permit
Approval of a Building Permit is required for the siting of buildings and structures in the community of Coal Harbour. In other areas of the Regional District, while approval of a Building Permit is not required, the siting of buildings and structures must be undertaken in accordance with the BC Building Code, and a Building Bylaw is in effect that requires a Site Permit be applied for and issued by the Regional District
Permit Fees & Charges
Building Permit Cost Calculator
The Building Permit Fee Calculator is based on the Bylaw No. 682 Building Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 983, 2020.
| Fee Type | Amount |
| Processing Fee | $50 |
| Building Permit Fees For $0.01 – $5,000 For $5,000 – $100,000 For $100,000 – $500,000 For $500,000+ | $250.00 $11.00 per $1,000 $5.50 per $1,000 $4.00 per $1,000 |
| Site Permit Fee | $75 |
Development Variance Permit Fees
- Application in relation to a development variance permit in relation to a single lot: $500
- Application in relation to a development variance permit in relation to multiple lots $750
- Portion of fee to be refunded if application is withdrawn prior to commencement of
- preparation of staff report and permit: 75%
- Portion of fee to be refunded if application is withdrawn prior to notification: 50%
Temporary Use Permit Fees
- Application for temporary use permit: $750
- Application to amend an existing temporary use permit: $500
- Application for renewal of a temporary use permit that has not expired: $500
- Portion of fee to be refunded if application is withdrawn prior to commencement of
- preparation of staff report and permit: 75%
- Portion of fee to be refunded if application is withdrawn prior to newspaper notification 50%
How to find an inspector
If you wish to locate and contact a Wood Energy Technical Training Program (WETT) certified professional that provides wood burning appliance installation and inspection services in your area, please contact Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. at:
Website: http://www.wettinc.ca
Conduct a Search on the Internet at: http://www.wettinc.ca/search.html
Email: info@wettinc.ca
Telephone: 1-888-358-9388
Fax: 1-416-968-6818
Mail: 189 Queen Street East, Suite 1, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1S2
If you wish to locate and contact a house or property inspector that provides services in your area, please contact the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors at:
Website: http://www.cahpi.ca
Conduct a Search on the Internet at: CAHPI Find a Home Inspector – Proximity Search
Telephone: 1-888-748-2244
Information can be obtained from the BC Housing Public Registry of Residential Builders at:
Website: https://www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services
Conduct a Search on the Internet at: https://lims.bchousing.org/LIMSPortal/registry/Licence/
Telephone: 1-800-257-7756
Link to Provincial website for British Columbia Building, Fire, and Plumbing Codes: https://www.bcpublications.ca/BCPublications/