Building permits — Lantzville, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 182, 2020 (Consolidated to Bylaw No. 381, 2024), verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, changing use/occupancy, or demolishing any building or structure. Fees set in: Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, 2004. Administered by: Building Official.

Building Bylaw No. 182, 2020 (Consolidated to Bylaw No. 381, 2024) adopted bylaw
permit required for Constructing, repairing, altering, moving, changing use/occupancy, or demolishing any building or structure. s. 2.2
exemptions Fences, decks <2ft, single storey standard building ≤55m² (no sleeping units), farm buildings, non-structural alterations, fireplaces, plumbing, municipal buildings. s. 2.4
fees location Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, 2004 s. 3.3
authority Building Official s. 6
fine range Maximum $50,000 (Offence Act) or $1,000 (Municipal Ticket) s. 11.2
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District of Lantzville's building bylaw. Requires a permit before constructing, altering, or demolishing most buildings and structures (small exemptions apply), sets building-official and inspection requirements; permit fees are set separately in the Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, 2004.

Development / Land Use / Planning Bylaws (bylaws category page)

District of Lantzville's bylaws category page listing Building Bylaw No. 182, 2020 and its amendments, plus development/land-use documents.

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