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Building permits — Sechelt, British Columbia: Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003

In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003, verified 2026-08-28. Permit required for: Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, occupancy change of buildings/structures, plus plumbing systems and fireplaces. Permit fees: Based on value of building construction. Fees set in: District of Sechelt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019.

Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, occupancy change of buildings/structures, plus plumbing systems and fireplaces.	s. 1.5.1, s. 2.1, s. 4.1
exemptions	Retaining structures <1.2m, fences, non-structural repairs, bridges, docks, floating structures, deck additions <0.6m elevation, greenhouses, Building Code exempt buildings.	s. 1.5.2
fee basis	Based on value of building construction	s. 4.4
fees location	District of Sechelt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575, 2019	s. 8.1
authority	Building Official	s. 1.2, s. 3.1

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Regulates all construction, renovation, demolition, and building code compliance within the District of Sechelt.