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  • Municipal Services
    • Curbside Collection
      • Garbage
      • Recycling
      • Organics & Yard Waste
      • Prevent conflicts with bears and other wildlife
      • Curbside Automation
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      • Water and sewer rates
      • Water & Wastewater
      • Water Conservation
    • Roads & Transportation
      • Public Transit
      • Snow & Winter Safety
      • Active Transportation
      • Master Transportation Plan
    • Bylaw Services
      • Tickets & Notices
      • Nuisance Properties
    • Public Safety
      • Emergency Services
      • Police & Crime Prevention
      • Fire Services
      • Social Wellness
    • Animal Responsibility
      • Dog Licences
    • Maps
  • Our Communities
    • About North Cowichan
      • Bell McKinnon
      • Chemainus
      • Crofton
      • Maple Bay
      • South End
      • Census Information
      • Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    • Accessibility
    • Amenities
      • Schools
      • Libraries
      • Cemeteries
    • Climate & Environment
      • Climate Action Plan
      • Environmental Education Program
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Native & Invasive Species
      • Pest Management
      • Working Near Water
      • Quamichan Lake Health
      • Tree Protection
    • Forestry
      • Municipal Forest Reserve
      • Wildfire Protection
      • Firewood Permits
      • Community Initiatives
    • Plan an event
  • Recreation & Parks
    • Recreation Facilities
      • Maintenance Closure
    • Programs & Schedules
      • Fuller Lake 3-on-3 Hockey League
      • Memberships & Admissions
    • Fields & Parks
      • Parks & Public Spaces
      • Sports Fields
    • Trails
      • Wul'aam Park Trails Audio
    • Harbours & Wharves
    • Sports Wall of Fame
  • Business & Development
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      • Circular Economy
      • Filming in North Cowichan
    • Business Licensing
      • Mobile Food Service
    • Bid Opportunities
    • Building Services
      • Building Permits FAQ
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      • Building Permit Database
      • Step Code Program
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      • Zoning Bylaw & Maps
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Secondary Suites

Developing a new secondary suite

  • Guide to Developing a New Secondary Suite
  • New Secondary Suite Building Permit Application Checklist

Legitimizing a non-compliant secondary suite

  • Guide to Legitimizing a Non-Compliant Secondary Suite
  • Legitimizing a Non-Compliant Secondary Suite Building Permit Application Checklist

Sample plans

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