Building permits — Gold River, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw No 651, 2005 Building Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, alteration, placement, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure. Permit fees: $50.00; $50.00 for first $5,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1 000.00; $7.00 per $1,000.00. Administered by: Building Official.

Bylaw No 651, 2005 Building Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, alteration, placement, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation or change of occupancy of any building or structure. s. 6.1
exemptions Retaining structures <1.2m, fences, non-structural re-roofing/siding/cosmetic work, non-structural repairs <$2500 (discretionary), pipe repairs, accessory buildings <=10m2, one storey, <=3m height. s. 5.2
fee basis $50.00; $50.00 for first $5,000 plus $6.50 for each additional $1 000.00; $7.00 per $1,000.00 Schedule "A"
authority Building Official s. 2.1
fine range not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars or to imprisonment for not more than six months s. 27.1
scout note

Establishes building construction standards and permitting requirements in Gold River; amendments 651.1 (2007) and 651.2 (2020) incorporated.

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