Building Permits
When You Need a Permit
Building permits are usually required for building or renovating work, including:
All new construction, including accessory buildings (garage, carport, garden shed etc.) that are permitted outright (specifically allowed) by your zoning:
- All temporary buildings
- Additions or alterations to existing buildings, including:
- Moving interior walls and partitions
- Moving existing plumbing, electrical or gas lines
- Installing new plumbing, electrical or gas lines
- Making structural repairs or changes that are permitted outright (specifically allowed) by your zoning
- Some "hard" landscaping features, such as fences or retaining walls
When You Don't Need a Permit
You do not need a permit to:
- Replace fixtures, cabinets, and flooring
- Paint the interior of your home
- Carry out non-structural maintenance or minor repairs to the exterior of your home
Building Permits are valid for a two year period.
Bulletins
Required Plan Details for a Building Permit
Building Permit Brochure Accessory Structures
Cross Connection Bulletin
Cold Weather Protection
Inspection Schedule
Required Plan Details for a Building Permit
Residential Guardrail Requirements
Structural Engineering
Tasting Rooms Bulletin
Applications
Building Permit Application 2024
Agent Authorization Form
Water / Sewer Utility Service Request
Electrical Utility Service Request
Plumbing Permit App
Drive Way Application
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Application
Past Issued Building Permits
The following is a list of permits issued by the Development Services Department for the District of Summerland.
2024
2023
2022
Past Building Statistics