{
 "answer": "In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (Office Consolidation) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit fees: Based on value of building, structure or plumbing system as determined in accordance with Schedule 'G' of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. Fees set in: Schedule 'G' of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005. Administered by: Building Official.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-000111",
 "municipality": "Powell River",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "building_permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
 "official_website": "https://powellriver.ca/",
 "documents": [
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Building Bylaw 2141, 2007 (Office Consolidation)",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2008-02-12",
   "document_url": "https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/156515",
   "summary": "Requires a building, plumbing or demolition permit before construction/alteration; sets letters-of-assurance, inspections and occupancy requirements. Permit fees are calculated per Schedule G of the City's separate Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005, not set in this bylaw.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-building-2",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
   "capture_sha256": "04e8d824a637dcd09cddac0beccbedac597e9f4fafd76eb10069fa5aa68a799c",
   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T01:10:24+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "2141",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/04e8d824a637dcd09cddac0beccbedac597e9f4fafd76eb10069fa5aa68a799c.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "Unless exempted under subsection 5.2, permit required prior to construction of building/structure, manufactured home installation, plumbing system, pool, moving/demolition, masonry fireplace/wood appliance/chimney.",
    "exemptions": "Building Code exemptions; retaining <1.5 m; decks without roofs <=0.6 m; existing fireplaces/appliances/chimneys; valve/faucet/fixture/sprinkler/piping repair if no piping config change; recreational vehicles for temporary recreation; fences; temporary seasonal greenhouses/storage.",
    "fee_basis": "Based on value of building, structure or plumbing system as determined in accordance with Schedule 'G' of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005.",
    "fees_location": "Schedule 'G' of Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005.",
    "authority": "Building Official",
    "fine_range": "Fine not exceeding $10,000 and the cost of prosecution; each day a separate offence."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 8.1",
    "exemptions": "s. 5.2",
    "fee_basis": "s. 8.4",
    "fees_location": "s. 12.1",
    "authority": "s. 7.1.1",
    "fine_range": "s. 27.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/powell-river/building-permits/bylaw-2141/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005 (Office Consolidation to February 19, 2026)",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2005-11-22",
   "document_url": "https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/67967",
   "summary": "Schedule G is the current building permit fees and inspection charges schedule cross-referenced by the City's Building Bylaw 2141, 2007.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-building-2",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
   "capture_sha256": "92a28273de75f4a1546535952f64da1a3b119ee83fe5c7f88ee91ba9c02ec896",
   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T01:10:24+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "2092",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/92a28273de75f4a1546535952f64da1a3b119ee83fe5c7f88ee91ba9c02ec896.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "fee_basis": "Base Building Permit fee calculated by Construction Value: $1000 and under: $100; $1001 to $200,000: $100 + $12 per $1000 or portion thereof; $200,001 and over: $2500 + $10 per $1000 or portion thereof. Non-refundable application fee $100 credited against permit fee."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "fee_basis": "Schedule G"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/powell-river/building-permits/bylaw-2092/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/powell-river/building-permits/"
}