Building permits — Coldstream, British Columbia

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by District of Coldstream Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021, verified 2026-09-24. Exemptions: accessory buildings less than 10 m2; retaining structures 1.2 m or less; fences; certain decks, greenhouses, travel trailers, site services, CSA Z240 MH series. Fees set in: District's current Fees and Charges Bylaw. Administered by: Building Official.

District of Coldstream Building Bylaw No. 1758, 2021 adopted bylaw
permit required for constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure, including a pool or retaining wall; moving, demolishing, occupying, changing use, installing plumbing s. 8.1
exemptions accessory buildings less than 10 m2; retaining structures 1.2 m or less; fences; certain decks, greenhouses, travel trailers, site services, CSA Z240 MH series s. 4.3
fees location District's current Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 11.7(a)
authority Building Official s. 7.2(a)
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Requires a building permit before construction, alteration, demolition or moving a building in Coldstream; sets inspection, occupancy and pool-fencing rules. Permit and security-deposit fees are set out in the District's current Fees and Charges Bylaw, not fixed amounts here.

Bylaw Directory

District of Coldstream's index of bylaws by topic; links to the Building Bylaw page among others.

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