Building Department

Building on Your Property

The City’s Development Services Department regulates land use and is available for assistance prior to building or making changes to your home or property.

In this section of the website you will find information on:

obtaining building permits and inspections,
the Zoning Bylaw, as it regulates the use of land, buildings, and structures, and
some of the common questions related to building on your property.

When do I need a building permit?

A building permit is required for all new construction, repair, reconstruction or alteration, addition, removal of a portion of a structure, wood stove, mobile home installation and for demolition. A building permit is required for a shed larger than 100 sq. ft.

Building Permit Fees are attached to the end of the Building Bylaw

Some examples of when a building permit is required:

Construction of a new building
Addition to existing building
Addition of attached garages
Building a new secondary suite or legalizing an existing secondary suite
Upgrading an existing building or changing its use
Creating new rooms or spaces within existing building
Finishing a basement
Demolishing a building or part of a building
Building a deck or gazebo
Adding an accessory building, equipment room, shed, or detached garage
Restoration, maintenance or repair of building’s structural components and systems
Restoration, maintenance or repair of significant building fire and life safety components and systems.

Please be advised that sump pit and solar ready requirements are now mandatory on all new residential construction. Should you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact our building department.

Building Permit Application – Commercial

Prior to commercial building or making changes to your home or property, check here for information regarding the use of land, buildings and structures, City Bylaws related to building on your property, obtaining building permits and inspections. Applications must meet the requirements of Section 6 of the Building Bylaw.

Residential Building Permit Application

Prior to residential building or making changes to your home or property, check here for information regarding the use of land, buildings and structures, City Bylaws related to building on your property, obtaining building permits and inspections. Applications must meet the requirements of Section 6 of the Building Bylaw.

Permanent Sign Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application 2022

Curb Cut Permit Form

Demolition Permit Application

A demolition permit is required prior to the demolition of any building or structure in the City of Dawson Creek.

Construction and Demolition Sites – Fire Safety Plan Template