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BUILDING BYLAW 3590-2003
This document is a consolidation of "District of Mission Building Bylaw 3590-2003" with the
following amending bylaws:
Bylaw Number
Date Adopted
Section Amended
3873-2006-3590(1)
June 5, 2006
Schedule A
3954-2006 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 18, 2006
Schedule A
3963-2007-3590(2)
March 19, 2007
Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Schedule A
4030-2007 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 17, 2007
Schedule A
5070-2009 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 14, 2009
Schedule A
5188-2010 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 20, 2010
Schedule A
5257-2011 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 12, 2011
Schedule A
5400-2013-3590(3)
December 16, 2013
Schedule A Sections 1, 2, 8
Schedule C
5487-2015-4029(11)
March 16, 2015
Schedule A
5531-2015 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 7, 2015
Schedule A
5683-2017 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 20, 2017
Schedule A
5837-2019-3590(4)
September 16, 2019
Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11,
Schedule A, Schedule B
5880-2019
December 19, 2019
Schedule A, Section 1(e)
5957-2020
September 8, 2020
Schedule B, map
6070-2021 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 20, 2021
Replace Schedule A
6157-2022 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 19, 2022
Replace Schedule A
6146-2022
January 9, 2023
Schedule A, Section 1(e)
6236-2023 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 18, 2023
Schedule A
6315-2024 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 16, 2024
Replace Schedule A
6382-2025 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 15, 2025
Replace Schedule A
6420-2026-3590(5)
May 19, 2026
Definitions, Section 7
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Individual copies of any of the above bylaws are available from the Corporate Administration
department of the City of Mission. For legal purposes, copies of the original bylaws should be
obtained.
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DISTRICT OF MISSION
BUILDING BYLAW 3590-2003
A Bylaw to provide for the administration
of the Building Code in the District of Mission.
The Council of the District of Mission, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Title
This Bylaw may be cited as "District of Mission Building Bylaw 3590-2003".
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2. Definitions
In this bylaw, unless context otherwise requires:
"Agent" means a person authorized in writing in a form acceptable to the Building Official to
represent the Owner and may include a hired tradesman or contractor;
"Applicant" means an applicant for a Building Permit, and the holder of the issued Building
Permit.
"Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
Occupancy;
"Building Code" means the British Columbia Building Code established pursuant to the British
Columbia Building Code Regulation;
"Building Official" includes a person or persons designated by the District of Mission as a
Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, or Plan Checker, and includes the
supervisors for these positions;
"Boulevard" has the same meaning as defined in the District's Traffic Regulation Bylaw
1698-1987.
"Construction" means the erection, alteration, addition, demolition, Repair or reconstruction of
a Building, Plumbing System or a Retaining Structure;
"Cost of Construction" means the hard costs and soft costs of all completed Construction or
work related to a Building Permit, including, but not limited to, finishes, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, drains, heating, air-conditioning, fire extinguishing systems,
elevators, and any other equipment and materials, fees for design, testing, consulting,
management, all contributed or assumed labour and materials, contractor's profit and
overhead, insurance, and for site works and improvements, including all associated
paving, landscaping and underground servicing, but excluding furniture, fixtures or
equipment not included in a Building Permit, and it will be the greater of:
a) the value declared by the Applicant on the Building Permit application; or
b) the value of Construction that would be authorized by a Building Permit,
estimated by a third party quantity surveyor or the Building Official, utilizing
independent third party valuation sources of Construction costs; or a cumulative
total of all contracts of Construction or the Building project.
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"Damage" in respect of District Property, includes, but is not limited to, damage to sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, pavement, street lights and trees, fire hydrants and the placement,
dropping, or deposit of any dirt, debris, materials, objects, or substances on District
Property.
"District" means the District of Mission.
"District Property" means real property owned by the District and includes District parks,
Highways, streets, lanes, Boulevards, easements, statutory rights of way and all
works and appurtenances therein and thereon.
"Do Not Occupy" means a notice issued by the Building Official where the Building or portion
of a Building has not been given permission to be occupied.
"Field Review" has the same meaning as set out in the Building Code;
"Health And Safety Aspects Of The Work" means design and Construction regulated by Division
B Part 3, Division B Part 7 and Sections 9.4, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15,
9.17, 9.18, 9.19, 9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 9.31, 9.32, 9.34, 9.35, and 9.36 and Articles
9.28.1.1, 9.28.1.2 and 9.28.6.3 of Division B Part 9 of the Building Code.
"Highway" has the same meaning as defined in the District's Traffic Regulation Bylaw
1698-1987.
"Occupancy" means permission or authorization pursuant to an Occupancy Permit and any
conditions therein contained issued by the Building Official to occupy a Building or part
thereof upon acceptance of work, which is the subject of a Permit issued under this Bylaw;
"Occupancy Permit" means an authorization by the Building Official for Permitting the
Occupancy of a Building or Structure, or other work, specified in the Permit and includes a
Provisional Occupancy Permit.
"Owner" means an Owner of real property as the terms "Owner" and "real property" are defined
in the Community Charter, as amended;
"Permit" means permission or authorization in writing by the Building Official to perform
Construction regulated by this Bylaw or other work specified in the Permit, or an Occupancy
Permit;
"Plumbing System" means a drainage system, venting system and water system or parts
thereof, and which is regulated by the Building Code;
"Repair" means the replacement of an existing element of a Building, other than a structural
element, with a component of like characteristics.
"Registered Professional," means:
a) a person who is registered or licensed to practise as an architect under the
Architects Act, or
b) a person who is registered or licensed to practise as a professional engineer
under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act.
"Retaining Structure" means structures constructed for the retention of soils.
"Shipping Container" shall have the same definition set out in the District of Mission Zoning
Bylaw 5949-2020, as amended.
"Stop Work" means a notice issued by the Building Official to immediately suspend
Construction.
"Unsafe to Occupy" means a notice issued by the Building Official that a Building has been
deemed to be no longer safe.
"Work Without Permit" means Construction that has been carried out without a valid Permit or
Permit record to prove otherwise.
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3. Application, Scope, Exemptions, Purpose
3.1 The provisions of the Building Code and this Bylaw shall apply to the Construction
and Occupancy of a Building or Construction of a Plumbing System within the District
of Mission.
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3.2 The provisions of this Bylaw do not apply to Buildings exempted by Division A Part 1
of the Building Code, retaining structures less than 600 millimetres in height unless
Section 8 of this Bylaw applies, or other structures that do not form part of a Building.
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3.3
This Bylaw is enacted and retained for the purpose of regulating Construction within
the District of Mission and in the general public interest. The activities undertaken
by, or on behalf of, the District of Mission pursuant to this Bylaw are for the sole
purpose of providing a limited spot check for health, safety and the protection of
persons and property. It is not contemplated nor intended nor does the purpose of
this Bylaw or the resources of the District of Mission extend to:
(a) the protection of the Owner, owner/builder, their successors in title, or
constructors for economic loss or property Damage or personal injury;
(a) the assumption by the District of Mission of any responsibility for insuring the
compliance by any Owner, his or her agents, representatives or any employees,
constructors or designers retained by him or her, with the Building Code, the
requirements of this Bylaw, or any other applicable codes or standard or any
covenant, easement or right of way;
(b) providing any person a warranty or assurance of design or workmanship with
respect to any Building for which a Permit or final acceptance has been issued
under this Bylaw;
(c) providing a warranty or assurance that Construction undertaken pursuant to
accepted plans or a Permit issued by the District of Mission is free from latent or
any defects or complies with the Building Code or this Bylaw.
(d) providing any person a warranty or assurance that a design or plan, if constructed
in accordance with that design or plan pursuant to and in accordance with an
issued Permit, does or will comply with the requirements of the Building Code.
3.4 Neither the issuance of a Permit under this Bylaw, the review and acceptance of the
drawings, plans and documents, nor the inspections made by the Building Official
shall constitute a representation or warranty that the Building Code or this Bylaw has
been complied with, that the necessary information has been obtained or assessed,
or that the Building meets any standard of material and workmanship.
3.5 No person shall rely on any action, Permit issuance, acceptance or inspection carried
out by or on behalf of the Building Official as assurance in establishing compliance
with the Building Code, this Bylaw, any standard or any covenant, easement or right-
of-way.
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4. Administration
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4.1
The Building Official may:
(a) enter, at all reasonable times, on or into any real property to determine whether
the requirements of the Building Code and this Bylaw are being complied with;
(b) refuse to issue a Permit where in his or her opinion, following a limited review,
the proposed Construction will not substantially comply in all material respects
with the requirements of the Building Code, this Bylaw, or any other relevant
bylaw;
(c) revoke an issued Permit prior to issuance of the Occupancy Permit for any of the
following reasons:
(i)
for violation of any of the conditions under which the Permit was
issued,
(ii) for violation of this or any other District bylaw,
(iii) for violation of the Building Code,
(iv) if an application is submitted that substantially alters the design and
structure of the approved Permit plans;
(v) if any reason is found to exist which would have been cause for denial
of such Permit, if known to exist at the time of issuance of the Permit,
or
(vi) if the Permit was issued in error.
(d) order the correction of any Construction which is in contravention of a Permit,
the Building Code or this Bylaw;
(e) post a Stop Work notice, or otherwise order the cessation of Construction that is
proceeding in contravention of a Permit, the Building Code or this Bylaw;
(f)
post a Work Without Permit notice where the Owner is notified of Construction
carried out without a valid Permit as required pursuant to Section 6;
(g) declare a Building unsafe and post an Unsafe to Occupy or Do Not Occupy
notice to the Owner and occupants that the Building is unsafe and continuing
use of the Building may endanger the safety of the occupants in or around the
Building;
(h) remove an Unsafe to Occupy or Do Not Occupy notice once all deficiencies are
resolved and/or certification is received from an appropriate Registered
Professional that the space is safe to occupy for its intended use; and
(i)
waive the requirements for a site plan and/or title search, in whole or in part,
where the Permit under Section 7 is sought for the alteration of an existing
Building.
5. Prohibitions
5.1 No person shall commence or continue any work related to Construction unless that
person has a valid Permit authorizing same.
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5.2 No person shall occupy or Permit the Occupancy of any Building or part thereof:
(a) unless the Owner of the Building has obtained an Occupancy Permit from the
Building Official, or
(b) contrary to the terms of any Permit, notice or order issued by the Building Official.
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5.3 No person shall occupy a Building or portion of a Building if a change in the
Occupancy classification of the Building or part of it has occurred from that which the
building was previously designed. Prior written approval is required from the Building
Official.
5.4 No person shall commence or continue any Construction that does not substantially
comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Building Code.
5.5
Unless authorized by the Building Official, no person shall reverse, alter, deface,
cover, remove, or in any other way tamper with any notice, Permit or order posted
upon, or affixed to, any job site or Building pursuant to any provision of this Bylaw.
5.6
No person shall commence or continue any Construction, which does not conform
to the provisions of any Permit, notice or order issued by the Building official.
5.7
No person shall interfere with, or obstruct the entry of, the Building Official while
acting in the conduct of the administration of this Bylaw or the Building Code.
6. Responsibility of the Owner
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6.1 Every Owner, or his or her Agent, shall:
(a) prior to commencing Construction on his or her real property, obtain any Permit
required in connection with the proposed Construction;
(b) where it is proposed to connect to an existing or proposed public sanitary or storm
sewer or water service connection provided or to be provided to his or her real
property, ascertain prior to any Construction that such service connections are,
or will be, of a sufficient depth and capacity to service the intended use of the real
property;
(c) except as provided for under Section 7.12, give to the Building Official at least 24
hours advance notice, and obtain his or her inspection and acceptance of the
following aspects of Construction:
(i)
after completion of footing and foundation form work, but prior to placing
concrete;
(ii)
after installation of perimeter drains and damp proofing, but prior to
backfilling;
(iii)
after rough-in plumbing;
(iv)
after completion of framing, sheathing and including installation of exterior
doors and windows;
(v)
after installation of insulation and vapour barriers, but prior to the
application of any interior or exterior finish which conceals such work;
(vi)
after the installation of any storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water service,
but prior to any part of such systems being backfilled;
(vii)
after the Building is substantially complete and ready for Occupancy, but
prior to Occupancy of the whole Building or part of it.
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6.2 Prior to commencing any Construction authorized by a Permit issued pursuant to this
Bylaw the Owner, or his or her Agent, shall give the Building Official written notice of
the name, address and telephone number of:
(a) the contractor or other person in charge of the Construction; and
(b) the Registered Professional reviewing the Construction; and during the course of
the Construction shall give the Building Official written notice of any change in, or
termination of, the services of such person immediately any such change or
termination occurs.
6.3
The granting of a Permit, the receipt or acceptance of plans, certifications, or
inspections made by the Building Official, shall not relieve the Owner from full and
sole responsibility for carrying out the Construction, or having the Construction carried
out, in accordance with the requirements of:
(a) the Building Code,
(b) this and any other applicable Bylaw,
(c) any applicable Federal or Provincial Act or regulation, and
(d) any covenant, easement or right-of-way registered against the real property.
6.4
When required to do so by the Building official, every Owner shall uncover and
replace at their own expense any Construction that has been covered contrary to this
Bylaw or any notice or order issued by the Building Official.
6.5
The Owner to whom a Permit is issued shall, during Construction, keep the civic
address posted in a conspicuous place on the real property so the Building Official
can easily read it from a street.
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6.6
Every Owner using an Agent shall provide a letter, in a form acceptable to the Building
Official, authorizing the Agent to act on behalf of the Owner with respect all matters
pertaining to the Construction, Permits and undertakings that includes, but is not
limited to, the following information:
(i)
the civic address and legal description of property where the Construction
is to occur;
(ii)
the name and company/business (if applicable) of the Agent;
(iii)
the full address and contact information of the Agent;
(iv)
confirmation that the Agent is authorized to act on the Owner's behalf with
respect to all matters pertaining to the Construction, Permits and
undertakings on the property where the Construction is to occur in the
District;
(v)
confirmation that the District is authorized to communicate with the Agent
on all matters pertaining to the Construction, Permits and undertakings;
(vi)
the name, address, and other contact information of the Owner(s) signing
the letter;
(vii)
the name and contact information of the Witness to the letter; and
(viii) the signatures of the Owner (signing officer if the Owner is a Corporation)
and Witness.
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6.7
When required to do so by the Building Official, every Owner of a Building subject to
an Unsafe to Occupy or Do Not Occupy notice shall provide the Building Official with
certification from an appropriate Registered Professional detailing the condition of
the Building to continue the Occupancy of the Building for its approved use.
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6.8
Every Owner, or his or her Agent, shall:
(i)
post the form, provided by the Building Official identifying the civic address
and Permit number, on the property in conspicuous location that is visible
from the street adjacent to the property;
(ii)
retain the approved Permit plans and all approved supporting documents
on the property until issuance of the final Occupancy Permit.
7. Permits
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7.1 Every application for a Permit shall:
(a) be made by the Owner or his or her Agent;
(b) state the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the Owner, Agent,
contractor, and any Registered Professional engaged or to be engaged in the
proposed Construction;
(c) state the intended use or uses of the Building to be constructed;
(d) state the Construction value of the proposed Building or work;
(e) be accompanied by any documentation required in accordance with Division C
Part 2 Section 2.2.7 of the Building Code or certification required by the Building
Official under Section 7.7 or Section 7.10 of this bylaw, and at least 2 copies of the
scaled plans which include sufficient information and detail to show proposed
Building conformity to the requirements of the Building Code, this Bylaw, and any
other applicable bylaw;
(f) be accompanied by payment of the non-refundable Permit application fee as are
prescribed in section 3 of Schedule "A", to this Bylaw;
(g) be accompanied by a letter, in a form acceptable to the Building Official, from the
Owner or Agent acknowledging the Owner's responsibility and undertaking with
respect to the Construction that includes, but is not limited to, the following
information:
(i) the civic address and legal description of property where the Construction
is to occur;
(ii) a statement confirming the Owner is aware of the Construction is to occur;
(iii) a statement confirming that the Owner is ultimately responsible for
compliance with the Building Bylaw, Building Code and any other
regulation or bylaw;
(iv) an acknowledgement of the purpose, scope, warranty limitations and
conditions contained in the District of Mission Building Bylaw;
(v) the name, address, and other contact information of the Owner or Agent
signing the letter; and
(vi) the signature of the Owner (signing officer if the Owner is a Corporation)
or Agent.
(h) be accompanied by copies in scale, size, legibility and format, as specified by the
Building Official, of the specifications and drawings of the Building or Structure
showing all aspects of the proposed work;
(i) be accompanied by zoning and Building Code analysis, which may be waived, in
part or in whole, by the Building Official for agricultural and manufactured buildings;
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(j) be accompanied by a copy of a title search made within 30 days of the date of the
application together with all supporting documents, including, without limitation,
copies of all registered rights of way, easements and covenants;
(k) be accompanied by a site plan showing:
(i)
the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
(ii) the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
(iii) the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements and
the District's Zoning Bylaw setback requirements;
(iv) the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed Buildings or
Structures on the parcel, including on-site sewage disposal systems, if
applicable;
(v) setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse;
(vi) the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or
adjacent to the site and the geodetic elevation of the underside of the floor
system of a Building where the District has established floor elevation
requirements;
(vii) the lot grading information required by the Development and Subdivision
Control Bylaw;
(viii) the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access, and
(ix) the information clearly identifying what is the District's right of way from the
property line to centre line of a Highway, including but not limited to location
and labelling of any street lighting, existing curb and paving, street trees,
rockpits, and connections and locations of underground District
infrastructure, such as water, sewer and storm mains & services, fire
hydrants, and electrical conduit associated with street lighting. All over
head and underground franchise utilities must also be identified, including
power, telecommunication, cable, including associated pole locations, and
gas;
(l) be accompanied by floor plans showing the dimensions and uses of all areas; the
dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size, swing and
performance grade of doors; the location, size, opening and performance grade of
windows; floor, wall, and ceiling finishes, including calculations to demonstrate
compliance with the energy requirements of the Building Code; Plumbing fixtures;
structural elements, including seismic requirements of the Building Code; and stair
dimensions;
(m) be accompanied by cross-sections through the Building or structure illustrating
foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and Construction systems;
(n) be accompanied by elevations of all sides of the Building or structure showing
compliance with spatial separation, and finish details, including colours in cases
where a Development Permit specifies the colour of exterior surfaces, roof slopes,
windows, doors, roof height and finished grade;
(o) be accompanied by cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at
sufficient locations to illustrate that the Building or structure substantially conforms
to the Building Code;
(p) be accompanied by current posting and topographic survey of the land prepared
by a British Columbia Land Surveyor.
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7.2 When an application for a Permit has been made, the Building Official may issue the
Permit where:
(a) the proposed Construction described in the application and any accompanying
plans and other documents is, following a limited review, understood to conform
to the requirements of this Bylaw, the Building Code, and any other applicable
bylaw; and
(b) the Applicant for the Permit has paid the balance of fees and deposits prescribed
in Schedule "A" to this Bylaw and any other applicable fees or charges required
by bylaw.
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7.3 An application for a Permit may be considered to have been abandoned and the
Building Official may cancel the Permit application if:
(a) an Applicant fails to obtain a Permit within 60 calendar days of being notified in
writing that the same is ready for issuance, and any fee(s) paid in respect of such
application shall be forfeited and any documentation submitted may be destroyed;
(b) an Applicant fails to provide revised plans, documentation or other information to
complete the application within 90 calendar days of being notified in writing, and
any fee(s) paid in respect of such application shall be forfeited and any
documentation submitted may be destroyed or returned to the Applicant.
7.4 Every Permit is issued subject to the following conditions:
(a) the Construction shall commence within 6 months from the date the Permit is
issued;
(b) the Construction shall not be discontinued or suspended for a period in excess of
12 months;
(c) the Construction shall be completed within 24 months from the date the Permit is
issued; and
(d) the Permit shall immediately lapse in the event that any condition in clauses (a),
(b), or (c) above are not met.
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7.5 Upon application by the Owner or his or her Agent, and upon payment of the fees set
out in Schedule "A" to this Bylaw, a Permit which has lapsed may be renewed in the
same terms, and under the same conditions, as were applicable to a Permit which
had been issued under Section 7.2.
7.6 For the purpose of determining the Permit fee, the Building Official may establish the
value of the work to be authorized by a Permit.
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7.7 When a Building Official considers that the site conditions, size or complexity of a
development or an aspect of it warrant an Applicant for a Permit shall provide a
certification by a Registered Professional by means of letters of assurance in form of
Schedules A, B, C-A and C-B referred to in subsection 2.2.7, Division C, of the
Building Code that the plans submitted with the application for the Permit, or specified
aspects of those plans, substantially comply in all material respects with the Building
Code and other applicable enactments respecting safety.
7.8 When a certification has been provided under Section 7.7, the Building Official shall
advise the Applicant in writing that the certification has been relied on in issuing the
Permit.
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7.9 Permit application plans or supporting documentation that must be revised and
require new plans or supporting documentation to be submitted which, in the opinion
of the Building Official, will result in a new plan check of some or all of the revised
material shall be subject to the fees for each iteration of the revised plans or
supporting documentation as set out in Schedule "A" to this Bylaw and any other
applicable fees or charges required by bylaw.
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7.10 As a condition of the issuance of a Permit, any inspection, or the acceptance of any
Construction done under a Permit, the Building Official may require the Owner or his
or her Agent to provide certification by a Registered Professional by means of letters
of assurance in the form of Schedules A, B, C-A and C-B referred to in subsection
2.2.7, Division C, of the Building Code that the Construction, or an aspect of it, is in
substantial compliance in all material respects with the Building Code.
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7.11 When a Registered Professional provides certification in accordance with Section 7.7
or Section 7.10, or letters of assurance in form of Schedules A, B, C-A and C-B
referred to in subsection 2.2.7, Division C, of the Building Code, the Building Official
may require that person to provide proof of professional liability insurance to the
satisfaction of the Building Official.
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7.12 A Building official need not perform or consider any inspection relating to Construction
of a Building, or to the aspect of it, where:
(a) Division C Part 2 Section 2.2.7 of the Building Code is applicable, or
(b) a certification has been provided under Section 7.7 or Section 7.10; and
the District of Mission will rely solely on the Field Reviews of the Registered
Professional that the Construction, or aspect of it for which the letters of assurance
pertain, is in substantial compliance in all material aspects with the Building Code.
7.13 Notwithstanding Section 7.12, a Building Official may attend the site from time to time
during the course of Construction to ascertain that the Field Reviews are taking place
and to monitor the Field Reviews undertaken by the Registered Professional.
7.14 A Building Official may attend periodically at the site of Construction of a Building to
ascertain whether the Health and Safety Aspects of the Work are being carried out in
substantial conformance with the Building Code and this bylaw.
7.15 As a condition of the issuance of a Permit, or any inspection relating to a Permit, the
Building Official may require the Owner to provide a certificate by a British Columbia
Land Surveyor:
(a) showing the siting of any Building or proposed Building, or any portion thereof, in
relation to one or more boundaries of the parcel upon which the Building is, or will
be, constructed, and
(b) such other information as may be required to verify that the Construction will be,
or has been, carried out in accordance with the requirements of this and any other
applicable bylaw.
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7.16 Authorization to Occupy.
(a) No person may occupy or use a Building or part of a Building until authorization
to occupy has been given by a Building Official.
(b) A certificate by a British Columbia Land Surveyor, when required in Section 7.15,
must be submitted to the Building Official for acceptance prior requesting for an
authorization to occupy a Building.
(c) A Building Official may request the Owner to re-verify the Cost of Construction for
the purposes of evaluating Permit fees prior to booking the final inspection, and
the issuance of an Occupancy Permit.
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(d) The Building Official will authorize the Occupancy of a Building when:
(i)
Letters of Assurance as determined by the Building Code have been
submitted when required, in accordance with this Bylaw;
(ii)
all aspects of the Construction and acceptance of the Construction have
been carried out pursuant to this Bylaw;
(iii) all fees related to the Permit, as set out in Schedule "A" to this Bylaw and
any other applicable fees or charges required by bylaw are paid in full; and
(iv) in the case of a Building that is subject to any flood Construction level
imposed by the District or the Local Government Act, the Owner has
provided to the Building Official as-constructed drawings indicating the
elevation of the lower surface of any floor system or pad that supports any
space or room used for dwelling purposes, business or the storage of
goods that susceptible to Damage by floodwaters;
(e) The Building Official may provisionally authorize Occupancy for a part of a
Building specified in the authorization, for the duration granted, upon the request
of the holder of a Permit or the Owner of a Building or his or her Agent for which
a Permit has been issued; when:
(i)
that part of the Building is self-contained, and the plumbing, electrical and
heating work, for the portion that will be occupied, are completed and
accepted by the Building Official;
(ii)
all fire and life safety items, and Building envelope items, are completed
and accepted by the Building Official; and
(iii) on payment of fees and security and compliance deposit, as set out in the
Schedule "A" to this Bylaw and any other applicable fees or charges
required by bylaw.
(f) No such authorization will relieve the Owner from their duty to comply with the
conditions to which the provisional Occupancy was issued, the Building Code or
this Bylaw with respect to any aspect of Construction of that or any other portion
of the Building.
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7.17 Revision of Issued Permit plans and supporting documentation.
(a) The plans and specifications for which a Permit has been issued shall not be
altered unless such alteration is approved in writing by the Building Official and
all fees related to the Permit revision, as set out in Schedule "A" to this Bylaw and
any other applicable fees or charges required by bylaw are paid in full.
(b) No person shall do any Construction that is at variance with the description, plans
and specifications submitted with the application for a Permit which has been
issued pursuant to this Bylaw, unless such change has been approved in writing
by the Building Official and all fees related to the Permit revision, as set out in
Schedule "A" to this Bylaw and any other applicable fees or charges required by
bylaw are paid in full.
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7.18 Fees, Charges and Securities.
(a) When a certification has been provided under Section 7.7, and the Building
Official has advised the Applicant in writing that the Construction covered by the
certification was relied on in issuing the Permit, the fee otherwise payable for that
Permit under Schedule "A" shall be reduced by 5%.
(b) The fees and charges, based on the Cost of Construction, as prescribed in the
Bylaw, are hereby imposed on every person who obtains from the District a
Permit, or other service described in the Bylaw, prior to obtaining the Permit or
service, and each such fee or charge is payable in accordance with the applicable
regulations, requirements and conditions contained in this Bylaw.
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(c) An application fee will be charged for all Permit applications, as set out in the
Schedule "A", to ascertain the completeness and initial processing of the
application. Where a Permit is issued, the Permit fee will be reduced by the
application fee amount paid.
(d) The application fee, as set out in Schedule "A", must be paid upon application for
a Permit.
(e) The non-refundable application fee may only be refunded if the Permit application
is withdrawn or cancelled by the Applicant before the plan review has begun, as
determined by the Building Official.
(f) Where an Owner or his or her Agent applies, in writing, for the cancellation of a
Permit issued under this Bylaw, the Permit may be cancelled and 50% of the
portion of the Permit fee which is in excess of the application fee, if any, may be
refunded to the holder of the Permit, provided:
(i)
the Permit had not lapsed at the time the application for cancellation was
received;
(ii) no Construction was commenced under the Permit or an inspection was
made.
(g) A re-inspection fee, as set out in the Schedule "A", may be charged when:
(i)
an inspection is called prematurely (work not complete or ready for
inspection);
(ii) the pace of Construction is such that multiple inspections of the same
inspection type are required pursuant to the Construction authorized by
the Permit; or
(iii) more than two inspections are required because the Construction fails to
comply with the Building Code or this Bylaw on the first inspection.
(h) The re-inspection fee required pursuant to 7.18 (g) must be paid prior to any
further inspections being performed.
(i) The person requesting the inspection must pay an additional fee as set out in
Schedule "A" when inspections are requested to be done after the hours during
which the offices of the District are normally open.
(j) A Permit that has not expired may be transferred to a new Owner of the property
to which it pertains, on payment of the transfer fee, as set out in Schedule "A".
(k) Every person obtaining a Permit must deposit with the District a security and
compliance deposit in the form of an irrevocable Letter of Credit, or cash, as set
out in Schedule "A".
(l) The District may use the security and compliance deposit to Repair any Damage
to District Property occurring as a result of the carrying out of the work authorized
by the Permit, or to clear any debris, materials, chattels or equipment that has
accumulated or been left on District Property, on the failure of the Permit holder
to Repair the Damage or clear the debris, materials, chattels or equipment, or to
perform any erosion and sediment clean-up, to pay for any outstanding fees or
charges, as set out in the Schedule "A", against the property and to pay any
unpaid, undisputed fine issued pursuant to the "District of Mission Bylaw Notice
Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018", including all amendments, for violations issued
in relation to the Permit. The holder of the Permit is liable to the District for any
costs in excess of the amount of the security and compliance deposit.
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(m) The security and compliance deposit deposited under Section 7.18 (k) will be
returned to the person who provided it after the date of issuance of an Occupancy
Permit, other than a provisional authorization issued under Section 7.16 (e), if the
Permit holder is not in default of any obligations for which the security and
compliance deposit was provided.
(n) If the person who provided the security and compliance deposit under Section
7.18 (k) cannot be located, the security and compliance deposit will be
administered in accordance with the Unclaimed Property Act SBC 1999, c. 48.
(o) If a Permit is transferred, the person to whom it is transferred must deposit the
security and compliance deposit required by Section 7.18 (k), unless the person
who provided that security and compliance deposit authorize the District, in
writing, to hold the security and compliance deposit on behalf of the new Permit
holder and waives their interest in the security and compliance deposit.
(p) If any work for which a Permit is required under this Bylaw is commenced before
a Permit is issued, the Permit fees payable will be increased by 100% of those
set out in the Schedule "A".
(q) A Building Official may request an additional security and compliance deposit
against the Construction authorized by the Permit equivalent in value to the
security and compliance deposit currently being held pursuant to section 7 of
Schedule "A" as security against an approved lot grading or drainage plan, or for
any outstanding work that are identified for a provisional Occupancy, including
unfinished asphalt paving.
(r) An Occupancy Permit fee as provided in Schedule "A" shall be charged when:
(i)
no Construction requiring a Permit is required to change or confirm a use
in a Building; or,
(ii) more than 365 days have lapsed since a Permit's last failed final inspection
and the passed final inspection.
(s) An Owner requesting the District discharge a Land Title Notice from a property
shall pay the fee as set out in the Schedule "A".
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7.19 No Permit is required:
(a) for the Construction of a single-storey accessory building or an unmodified ship-
ping container serving a single-family or two-family dwelling where such building
or shipping container does not exceed 15 square meters (161.4 square feet) in
floor area.
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7.20 No Permit shall be issued for the Construction of any building:
(a) unless motor vehicle access is provided, by means of a developed and
maintained Highway, to the parcel of land on which the Construction is to take
place; and
(b) where a sewage system is required and a public sanitary sewer is not available,
unless an appropriate agency of the Province of British Columbia has authorized
the use of a private sewage disposal system and the Applicant has provided the
Building Official with a copy or other written proof of such authorization.
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7.21 When the application is in respect of a Building that includes, or will include, a
residential Occupancy, the Permit must not be issued, unless the Applicant provides
evidence, pursuant to Section 22 of the HomeOwner Protection Act SBC 1998, c. 31,
that:
(i)
the proposed Building is covered by home warranty insurance, and the
constructor is a Licensed Residential Builder; or
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(ii) the Owner has provided an Owner Builder Declaration and Disclosure
Notice Authorization, as required by Section 19 of the HomeOwner
Protection Act Regulation BC. Reg. 29/99.
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7.22 An Owner or Agent requesting the District inspect their property to determine the
Building Code requirements to upgrade an existing unauthorized suite to become
compliant with the Building Code shall first pay the fee as set out in the Schedule "A".
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8. Retaining Structures
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8.1
A Registered Professional shall undertake the design and conduct Field Reviews of
the Construction of a Retaining Structure over 600 mm in height measured from the
lowest adjacent grade, or stepped-type retaining structures having an overall slope
greater than 2H:1V (2 horizontal to 1 vertical) with each step of the structure
exceeding 600 mm in height.
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8.2
Any Retaining Structure over 600 mm in height will require a Permit application
unless the Retaining Structure has been shown on the initial Building Permit
application. The Permit application must be accompanied by a site plan, design
drawings for structural and drainage, signed and sealed by a Registered
Professional and provide certification from a Registered Professional by means of
the applicable letters of assurance in the form of Schedules A, B, C-A and C-B
referred to in subsection 2.2.7, Division C, of the Building Code. Schedule C-B from
the Registered Professional is required by the Building Official prior to obtaining final
approval.
8.3
Drainage of the retained soil behind the Retaining Structure shall be contained on
the property on which the Retaining Structure is constructed.
8.4
Where a walkway exists above and adjacent to a Retaining Structure exceeding
600mm in height a guard is required.
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8.5
A Permit is required for a Retaining Structure erected on a property in a geohazard
area or a property subject to a geotechnical study.
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8.6
Retaining Structures that are 600 mm (2 foot) in height or greater, measured from
the lowest adjacent grade, including stepped-type retaining walls having an overall
slope greater than 2H:1V (2 horizontal to 1 vertical) despite the height of any
individual wall not exceeding 1.0 meter shall be constructed of concrete (poured in
place or precast), masonry or rock landscaping products.
9. Temporary Buildings
9.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, but subject to other applicable
bylaws, the Building official may issue a Permit to authorize the Construction and
existence of a temporary Building or part thereof for an Occupancy that, because of
its nature, will exist for a short time.
9.2
An application for a Permit for temporary buildings shall be in writing, shall be signed
by the Owner or his or her Agent and, except as otherwise allowed by the Building
Official, shall be accompanied by:
(a) plans showing the location of the proposed temporary Building, and its
Construction details;
(b) details of the intended use of the temporary Building, and the period of time that
it is expected to occupy the proposed site;
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(c) an agreement with the Municipality executed by the Owner, that the Owner will
remove the temporary Building from the property and leave the site in a safe,
tidy and sanitary condition upon expiration of the temporary Building Permit; and
(d) cash or other security in a form acceptable to the Building Official, and in an
amount sufficient to guarantee the removal of the temporary Building under the
agreement referred to in clause (c) above.
9.3
A Permit for a temporary Building shall be valid for a period not exceeding 24 months,
and the term shall be stated on the face of the Permit.
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10. Private Residential Swimming Pools
10.1 For the purposes of this section, "private residential swimming pool" means a
structure used or intended to be used for swimming, bathing or wading, and having
a surface area exceeding 14 square metres and a depth exceeding 600mm.
10.2 Private residential swimming pools shall be enclosed within a fence or other
structure.
10.3 Except for the special provisions relating to wire mesh fences in 10.6, every fence or
other structure enclosing a private residential swimming pool shall be:
(a) Not less than 1.2m in height and which has no opening or gap with its largest
dimension being greater than 50mm; and
(b) Shall be designed so that no horizontal member or attachment located between
100 mm and 900 mm above ground level on the outside of the fence will facilitate
climbing.
10.4 Access to the area enclosed by the required pool fence, other than through a
dwelling unit, shall be by means of a self-closing and self-latching door or gate
designed to return to the secured latched position when not in use.
10.5 Latches securing access doors and gates shall not be accessible from the outside
of the fence, and shall be located a minimum of 200 mm from the top of the door or
gate; and a minimum of 450 mm from any opening in the door, gate, or fence.
10.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of 10.3, wire mesh fencing and gates will only be
accepted where:
(a) The mesh is diagonal;
(b) The mesh strands are no more than 50 mm apart in both directions;
(c) The mesh strands have been woven, welded, or otherwise constructed in such a
manner as to be dimensionally stable;
(d) The fence and gate are securely braced top and bottom to prevent sagging,
bulging, or lifting; and
(e) The fence and gate are a minimum of 1.2m in height."
11. Penalty
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11.1 Subject to the offence and penalties as provided under the Community Charter or
Local Government Act, the following will apply:
(a) a violation of any of the provisions identified in this Bylaw will be subject to the
procedures, restrictions, limits, obligations and rights established in the Bylaw
Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, in accordance with the Local Government
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, SBC 2003, c. 60;
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(b) a person who:
(i)
contravenes, violates or fails to comply with any provision of this Bylaw;
(ii) permits or allows any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation
of this Bylaw; or
(iii) fails or neglects to do anything required to be done under this Bylaw, has
committed an infraction of, or an offence against, this Bylaw; and is liable
on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00); and
(c) each day such infraction is caused, or allowed to continue, constitutes a separate
offence.
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11.2 No person shall conduct Construction work on a property on which a Stop Work
notice has been posted, as authorized under Section 4.1 (e) until all applicable
provisions of this Bylaw have been substantially complied with, and the Stop Work
notice has been rescinded, in writing, by a Building Official.
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11.3 No person shall occupy or use a Building in respect of which a Do Not Occupy or an
Unsafe to Occupy notice, as authorized under Section 4.1 (g), has been posted until
all applicable provisions of the Building Code and this Bylaw have been substantially
complied with, and the Do Not Occupy notice or Unsafe to Occupy notice has been
rescinded, in writing, by a Building Official.
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11.4 The Owner of property on which a Work Without Permit notice has been posted, as
authorized under Section 4.1 (f), must make a Permit application forthwith upon
receiving the notice, or forthwith upon receiving the notice remove the unpermitted
work.
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11.5 Where the provisional Occupancy, issued under Section 7.16 (e), expires and the
outstanding work is not completed, the Building Official may initiate the process for
registering a notice in the land title office under Section 57 of the Community Charter
on the basis that the inspection of the Permit was not satisfactorily completed.
12. Severability
12.1 The provisions of this Bylaw are severable and the invalidity of any part of this Bylaw
shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Bylaw.
13. In Force
13.1 "Building Bylaw No. 2281-1991" including amendments thereto is repealed.
13.2 This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect on December 31, 2003.
READ A FIRST TIME this 1st day of December, 2003.
READ A SECOND TIME this 1st day of December, 2003.
READ A THIRD TIME this 1st day of December, 2003.
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 2003.
(original signed by Mayor Abe Neufeld)
(original signed by R. Wilson
Acting Deputy Director of Corporate Administration)
_______________________________
_______________________________
MAYOR
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE
ADMINISTRATION
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Amended by: 3873-2006-3590(1), 3954-2006, 3963-2007-3590(2), 4030-2007, 5070-2009, 5188-2010, 5257-2011, 5487-2015-4029(11),
5531-2015, 5683-2017, 5837,2019-3950(4), 6070-2021, 6157-2022, 6146-2022, 6236-2023, 6315-2024
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SCHEDULE "A"
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Effective
January 1, 2026
Building Permit Fees
1 (a)
The fee payable for a Permit for the Construction of a Building or part thereof
where the value of Construction does not exceed $5,000 shall be,
plus:
$177.00
for each $1,000 of Construction value or portion thereof, over $5,000.00 and
up to $50,000.00, plus
$13.50
for each $1,000 of Construction value or portion thereof, over $50,000.00 and
up to $150,000.00, plus
$11.75
for each $1,000 of Construction value or portion thereof, over $150,000.00
and up to $500,000.00, plus
$10.25
for each $1,000 of Construction value or portion thereof, over $500,000.00.
$9.00
Notwithstanding the fee stated above, the Building Permit fee for the following
applications shall be:
1 (b)
For removal, repair or alteration of a building envelope and the repair of
damage to structures caused by building envelope failure for any residential
building completed between 1985 & 1998 shall be charged a flat fee
$600.00
1 (c)
A minimum of $590.00 for the alteration of, or minor addition (less than 25% of
the existing floor area) to any building that is not:
- a single family dwelling, duplex, multi-family dwelling building;
$590.00
- an accessory building to a single family dwelling, duplex, multi-family
dwelling building; or
- an agricultural building
1 (d)
A minimum of $3,000.00 for any new building or major building addition that is
not:
- a single family dwelling, duplex, multi-family dwelling building;
- an accessory building to a single family dwelling, duplex, multi-family
dwelling building; or
- an agricultural building.
$3,000.00
1 (e)
50% of the prescribed fees listed in 1 (a), (c) or (d) for Building Permit on a
property located within the MissionCity Downtown Action Plan Area (as shown
on Schedule "B") for any Permit application received on or before December 31,
2024.
Work Without Permit Fees
2
This section applies to any construction that requires a Permit pursuant to this
bylaw.
$265.00
The Permit fees specified in Section 1 or 9 of Schedule A shall be increased by
100 % of the Permit fee or $250.00, whichever is greater, where Construction of
work requiring a Permit begins before a Permit is issued.
Non-Refundable Building Permit Application Fees
3
Each Building Permit application shall include the payment of a non-refundable
portion of the Building Permit application fee as follows:
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Effective
January 1, 2026
Non-Refundable Building Permit Application Fees
3 (a)
Per Permit for:
$177.00
i. the alteration or minor addition (less than 25% of the floor area) to a
single family dwelling or duplex building;
ii. an accessory building to a single family dwelling or duplex use; or
iii. an agricultural buildings;
3 (b)
Per Permit for:
$1,200.00
i. a new single family or duplex dwelling; or
ii. a major addition to a single family or duplex dwelling;
3 (c)
Per Permit for the alteration of or minor addition (less than 25% of the floor
area) to any other building not included in clause (a) above;
$400.00
3 (d) Per Permit for any other new building or major addition not included in clause
(b) above.
$3,000.00
Building Permit Application Plan and Document Revision Fees
4
An additional fee of 25% of the Building Permit fee pursuant to Section 1 of this
Schedule will be charged where following the plan review the Building Official
requires a second iteration of the drawings or supporting documents to be
resubmitted.
25% up to a
maximum of
$3000.00
Building Permit Application Plan and Document Revision Fees
5
Building Permit fee refunds processed pursuant to Section 7.18 shall not
include the non-refundable building Permit application fee paid pursuant to
section 3 of this Schedule and shall be limited to
50% of remaining
Building Permit
Fees Paid
Covenant Preparation, Processing, Registration and Removal Fees
6
The fee to remove Section 57 note against Land Title Notice from a property's
Title
$900.00
Security and Compliance Deposit
7
The following security and compliance deposits shall be included at the time of
a Permit application:
7 (a)
New Single-Family Dwelling or Duplex
$5,000.00
7 (b) Major Additions to a Single-Family Dwelling or Duplex (more than 25% of the
floor area)
$1,000.00
7 (c)
New Multi-Family Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional
Building (per building)
$10,000.00
7 (d)
Significant alteration of or major addition (more than 25% of the floor area) to a
Multi-Family Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional
Building (per building)
$6,000.00
7 (e)
Minor alteration of or small addition (less than 25% of the floor area) to a Multi-
Family Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Building
(per building)
$2,000.00
7 (f)
Removal of a Temporary Building pursuant to Section 9 of this Bylaw
$20,000.00
7 (g) An additional deposit for the removal or conversion of an residential building
due to the construction of a new residential building on the property
$10,000.00
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Effective
January 1, 2026
Provisional Occupancy Permit Fees
Provisional Occupancy Permit Fees:
8 (a)
Single-Family Dwelling or Duplex:
(i) (90 day maximum period)
$300.00
(ii) Renewal (90 day maximum period)
$150.00
8 (b)
Multi-Family Dwelling
(i) Per unit (120 day maximum period)
$134.50
(ii) Renewal per unit (120 day maximum period)
$75.00
8 (c)
Other Than Residential
(i) Per unit (60 day maximum period)
$600.00
(ii) Renewal per unit (60 day maximum period)
$300.00
Plumbing Permit Fees
9
Plumbing Permit fees:
(a)
Plumbing, involving the installation of fixtures, for each fixture
$16.75
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the minimum fee payable for a Plumbing
Permit shall be
$150.00
(c)
Plumbing work involving the installation of storm sewers, sanitary sewers,
water service lines and related appurtenances:
(i) sanitary sewer
$110.00
(ii) storm sewer
$110.00
(iii) water service
$110.00
(iv) for each sump, oil or grease interceptor, catch basin, manhole, cleanout,
inspection chamber, fire hydrant, water meter or reducing station
$56.00
9
Fire Sprinkler System
(a)
for the first 15 sprinkler heads
$150.00
(b)
each additional sprinkler head
$2.25
(c)
each siamese connection
$78.00
Alternative Solution Review Fee
10 (a) The fee to be paid at the time of submission of required information and
documentation for an alternative solution proposal, shall be
$600.00
10 (b) The fee for each additional revision of the documentation for an alternative
solution proposal
$250.00
Revision to Issued Permit Drawings
11 (a) The fee to review and revise issued Permit plans or supporting documents for
the first two hours or part thereof shall be
$224.00
11 (b) Each additional hour or part thereof to review revised plans or documents shall
be ($/hour)
$101.50
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Effective
January 1, 2026
Temporary Building Permit Fees
12
Temporary building - Building Permit fee
$500.00
Demolition Permit Fees
13
The fee for a demolition permit shall be
$250.00
Re-Inspection Fees
14
Re-inspection Fee
$150.00
Special Inspection Fees
15 (a)
Inspection Fee for inspections during regular office operating hours that require
special arrangements because of the location or nature of the construction, shall
be billed per hour, plus travel expenses where such inspection is not within the
City (for each hour or part thereof including travel time to and from the office).
$150.00
15 (b)
Inspection Fee for inspections conducted after Standard Office Hours on a
Standard Office Work Day (for each hour or part thereof including travel time back
to the office)
$300.00
15 (c)
Inspection Fee for inspections conducted on a Non-Standard Office Work Day
(for each hour or part thereof including travel time back to the office; minimum 3
hour charge); or, before Standard Office Hours on a Standard Office Work Day
(for each hour or part thereof)
$450.00
15 (d)
Geotech Report Review Fee
$250.00
15 (e)
Secondary Suite Inspection to determine building upgrade requirements to add
Secondary Suite to a dwelling unit
$350.00
Woodstove Permit Fee
16 (a)
Woodstove Permit Fee
$175.00
Administrative Processing Fee
17 (a)
Building Permit Renewal fee
$177.00
17 (b)
Change of Property Owner fee
$125.00
17 (c)
File research fees:
(i) First 30 minutes of part there of
$36.75
(ii) Each additional 30 minutes or part thereof
$35.00
17 (d)
Preparing permanent construction records:
(i) For a new single-family dwelling or duplex:
$300.00
(ii) For new and/or additions of, commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-
family projects:
$600.00
(iii) For all other Permits (such as single-family/duplex additions, accessory
buildings, farm buildings, sign, plumbing, fire sprinkler, irrigation, tenant
improvement Permits, etc.):
$100.00
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SCHEDULE "B"
MissionCity Downtown Action Plan Area