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Building & Development

The Development Services Department is responsible for land-use planning and reviews, processing and approving development applications brought before Council, administering and issuing building permit applications and conducting inspections in accordance with the the BC Building Code and the District's Building Regulations Bylaw. Permits are generally required for new construction projects or major renovations that involve building, demolition and plumbing activities.

Building Permits 

Apply Online!

Development Permits 

Please email your applications to developmentservices@sicamous.ca and/or hand deliver to the District Office Clerk at Town Hall which is located at 446 Main Street and is open to the public between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Once application fees are paid, the review process will begin. 

Learn about proposed developments being considered by Council.

 

Official Community Plan 

Zoning Bylaw

The Zoning Bylaw regulates how land, buildings and other structures may be used in the municipality. Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 2022 was adopted January 11, 2023 and replaced Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993.

Building Regulations Bylaw

The District's Building Regulations Bylaw outlines the authority of the District Building Official, responsibilities of the owner, prohibitions under the Bylaw, permit requirements and applications, inspections and occupancy permits and prohibitions under the bylaw. 

Development Application Procedures Bylaw

The Development Application Procedures Bylaw establishes the fees and applications to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw and for permits under Part 26 of the Local Government Act

Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw  

This Bylaw allows the District to provide development tax incentives for the purpose of encouraging revitalization areas in within the municipality.

Other Bylaws & Policies

Looking for an interactive web map or PDF from the Zoning Bylaw or Official Community Plan? Check out the District's Map Hub site to Discover More!

Open Data

The District doesn't currently have an open data site, if you are looking for utility information, please contact Operations & Infrastructure for access to as-built records.

As-built Records

Please contact:

Jeromy Schuetz, Engineering Technologist | P: 250-836-5267 | jschuetze@sicamous.ca

CSRD Open Data

If you are looking for orthos, topography, or other data, the CSRD is a great resource for regional data, including Sicamous. Visit their open data portal or use their tailored apps to download content.

For advanced users, the CSRD also provides public data through ArcGIS REST Services. View the Rest Endpoint.

To Learn More or ask questions, please visit the CSRD website for details.

 

Building Comparison Reports

2021 Year-end Building Permit Report
2020-2021 Building Report Comparison

2022 Building Reports 

Monthly Building Reports are presented to Council during the first Council Meeting held the month following. Council Meetings are generally held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located at 446 Main Street.

January 2022 Building Report

February 2022 Building Report

March 2022 Building Report

April 2022 Building Report

May 2022 Building Report

June 2022 Building Report

July 2022 Building Report

August 2022 Building Report

September 2022 Building Report

October 2022 Building Report

 

Building Reports from previous years may be accessed here.

Public Hearings provide citizens with the opportunity share their comments with elected representatives on planning and land use bylaws.

Learn How to Participate

Contact Development Services


Development Services, General Contact

Phone:  250-836-2477
Email: developmentservices@sicamous.ca

Scott Beeching, Development Services Manager

Phone:  250-836-5269
Email: sbeeching@sicamous.ca

The District office at Municipal Hall (446 Main St) is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding Statutory Holidays.

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