Building Permits

Building Permits

A Building Permit is required when you:

  • construct a new building.
  • add to an existing building.
  • change the occupancy of an existing building, i.e. from office to retail.
  • make interior renovations that may impact the direction of travel to an exit.
  • repair a building envelope.
  • demolish or move a building.
  • enclose your carport or change your garage to living space.
  • add or relocate plumbing, fire alarm or fire sprinklers.
  • pave a parking area where a storm drainage system is required.
  • finish an existing basement.
  • install a swimming pool.
  • locate or add to a mobile home.
  • locate a temporary building.

New regulations for BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code and BC Fire Code are effective December 20, 2012.

How to obtain a permit:

  1. For information on building regulations for each zone, read our Zoning Bylaw 881, 2014.
  2. Read Bylaw 843, 2010 and complete the new form located at this link:  Building Permit Application Form.
  3. Once the form is completed, it can be emailed to the District office at clerk@districtofstewart.com or cao@districtofstewart.com or delivered in person to 705 Brightwell Street.
  4. Upon approval by the CAO, a building permit will be produced and can be picked up at the District office.