Commercial, Multi-Family, Industrial, Institutional

The North Cowichan Planning & Building Department oversees the issuance of permits for building additions. Please note that strict adherence to the Zoning Bylaw and other local regulations is required. Detailed checklists and submission guidelines are provided to ensure compliance and expedite the approval process.

Follow the checklist below before submitting an application. This checklist is intended to provide applicants with the minimum requirements for an application. The supporting documents must be submitted with the application to be accepted and approved.

Step 1: Plan your location

You must submit a completed Planning Compliance form with every building permit application. Development Permit Areas (DPAs), Agriculture Land Designation (ALR), Zoning Bylaw regulations, and charges on title all play crucial roles and can significantly impact the location of the building site. Proper consideration of these elements is essential for any construction project to ensure legal adherence, environmental responsibility, and the overall success of the building project.

Step 2: Design your project

You must follow the checklist below before submitting an application. The supporting documents must be submitted with the application in order to be accepted and approved. 

See requirements for Part 3 and Part 9 applications below.

Part 3 Buildings: Commercial, multi-family, and industrial permits

Part 3 Buildings are buildings classified as Group A, B or F-1, or exceeding 600m2 in building area or exceeding three storeys in building height and have major occupancies classified as Group C (residential), D (office/service), E (retail), or F-2, F-3 (medium- and high-hazard industrial).

Part 9 Buildings: Commercial, multi-family, and industrial permits

This checklist provides the requirements for a building permit application for commercial, multi-family, and industrial buildings falling under Part 9 of the BC Building Code. Part 9 Buildings are 3 storeys or less, have a building area less than 600m2 and have major occupancies classified as Group C (residential), D (office/service), E (retail), or F-2, F-3 (medium- and low-hazard industrial).

Step 3: Submitting online

Step 4: Building permit fees

Once a building permit has been approved a fee slip will be provided for payment. 

Important information about permits 

Inspections may be required at various stages of your project.

Call 250-746-3102 to request an inspection or to confirm all necessary paperwork and permits are complete. 

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Permits
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Planning & Building