Building in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Accessory buildings in the ALR need approval from the ALC before you apply for a building permit
How to apply
Building Permit applications are available at the Building Inspection Counter at the Regional District Office at 155 George Street, between the hours of 8:30-12:30 and 1:30 -5:00 or Online.
Please ensure that ALL required documents are ready for submission. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed. Application fees collected are non-refundable and cover the costs associated with reviewing and processing the application.
While contractors may be hired to complete construction work, it is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that a building permit is obtained prior to construction commencing.
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Before applying, you should contact Development Services to check if your property zoning allows an accessory building. Visit the Zoning page
Required documents
The following documents are required before you can apply for a permit:
- Building Permit application form
- Plumbing Permit application form
- site plan
- two copies of building plans to scale
- preferred scale of 1/4" per ft, printed on 11” by 17” or larger
- example
- construction details
- Appointment of Agent form if you are using a contractor
- title search
- within the last three months
- Record of Sewage registered with Northern Health
- visit Engineers and Geoscientists BC or Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia to find a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner
- engineering schedules and/or reports (if applicable)
- truss layout and details if applicable
- $100 application processing fee