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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Bylaw allows the District to provide development tax incentives for the purpose of encouraging revitalization areas in within the municipality.
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!
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.
Please contact:
Jeromy Schuetz, Engineering Technologist | P: 250-836-5267 | jschuetze@sicamous.ca
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.
Current projects being undertaken by Development Services include:
Click here to find out more about Development Services Projects.
| 2021 Year-end Building Permit Report |
| 2020-2021 Building Report Comparison |
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.
September 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.
| Phone: | 250-836-2477 |
| Email: | developmentservices@sicamous.ca |
| 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.
