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Town of View Royal

How to get a building permit in View Royal, BC

Where to apply, what View Royal asks for, what it costs, and who issues electrical and gas permits — with links to the city's own forms.

Where to apply in View Royal

In person / email — paper application at Town Hall, then digital copies emailed to buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca (with application number). Registered pros / licensed plumbers may email plumbing applications directly.

Official Town of View Royal permit page

Building Services — 250-708-2256, buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 1A6

Who issues electrical and gas permits

Technical Safety BC — explicitly stated on the Town page: "Gas & Electrical Permits: these are obtained through Technical Safety BC."

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Step by step in View Royal

  1. 1

    Confirm zoning before anything else

    Check the property's zone, setbacks, height and lot coverage, and whether it sits in a Development Permit Area. If it does, that approval has to come before the building permit — View Royal won't issue until land use is settled.

  2. 2

    Work out which permits you need

    Structural work needs a building permit from Town of View Royal. Electrical and gas are separate and are issued by Technical Safety BC — explicitly stated on the Town page: "Gas & Electrical Permits: these are obtained through Technical Safety BC. Plumbing is usually part of the building permit.

  3. 3

    Prepare drawings and documents

    Town of View Royal asks for: Compliance with BC Building & Plumbing Code, BC Energy Step Code, and Zero Carbon Step Code; All documentation listed on the relevant application form (site plan, drawings, etc.); Owner Authorization Form when applying as agent; Registered Professional (Schedule B) form for engineered work; Application fee payment required; Possible security deposit depending on project type / location.

  4. 4

    Submit your application

    In person / email — paper application at Town Hall, then digital copies emailed to buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca (with application number). Registered pros / licensed plumbers may email plumbing applications directly.

  5. 5

    Pay the permit fee

    Set out in the Town's Fees & Charges Bylaw; governed by Building Bylaw 1111, 2023. Confirm the current schedule with View Royal before you budget.

  6. 6

    Plan review, then build to inspections

    The building department reviews against the BC Building Code and zoning; answer any comments quickly. Once issued, post the permit on site and book inspections at each stage — footings, framing, rough-in, insulation, final. Don't cover work before it's inspected.

What View Royal asks for

  • Compliance with BC Building & Plumbing Code, BC Energy Step Code, and Zero Carbon Step Code
  • All documentation listed on the relevant application form (site plan, drawings, etc.)
  • Owner Authorization Form when applying as agent
  • Registered Professional (Schedule B) form for engineered work
  • Application fee payment required
  • Possible security deposit depending on project type / location

Permit fees in View Royal

Set out in the Town's Fees & Charges Bylaw; governed by Building Bylaw 1111, 2023.

Fees change and vary by project — confirm the current schedule with Town of View Royal.

Permit types in View Royal

Building permit

The core municipal approval to legally construct, add to, or structurally alter a building, issued after plan review confirms compliance with the BC Building Code and local bylaws.

Plumbing permit

A trade permit (often issued separately from, or alongside, the building permit) authorizing installation, extension, or alteration of potable water, drainage-waste-vent, and connections to municipal water/sewer, verified against the BC Plumbing Code.

Demolition permit

A municipal permit to tear down or remove a building or structure, conditional on safe utility disconnections, a pre-demolition hazardous-materials (asbestos) survey and abatement, and — in many cities — recycling/deconstruction requirements backed by a refundable deposit.

Worth knowing about View Royal

One of the few small municipalities that explicitly documents electrical & gas = Technical Safety BC. If unsure a permit is needed, the Town invites an email describing the project. Applications split into Part 9 (residential/small commercial) and Part 3 (larger/commercial) form sets.

View Royal permit questions

Where do I submit a building permit application in View Royal?

In person / email — paper application at Town Hall, then digital copies emailed to buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca (with application number). Registered pros / licensed plumbers may email plumbing applications directly.

Who issues electrical and gas permits in View Royal?

Technical Safety BC — explicitly stated on the Town page: "Gas & Electrical Permits: these are obtained through Technical Safety BC."

How much does a building permit cost in View Royal?

Set out in the Town's Fees & Charges Bylaw; governed by Building Bylaw 1111, 2023. Fees vary by project, so confirm the current schedule with Town of View Royal before budgeting.

What do I need to apply for a building permit in View Royal?

Town of View Royal asks for: Compliance with BC Building & Plumbing Code, BC Energy Step Code, and Zero Carbon Step Code; All documentation listed on the relevant application form (site plan, drawings, etc.); Owner Authorization Form when applying as agent; Registered Professional (Schedule B) form for engineered work; Application fee payment required; Possible security deposit depending on project type / location.

Anything else to know about permits in View Royal?

One of the few small municipalities that explicitly documents electrical & gas = Technical Safety BC. If unsure a permit is needed, the Town invites an email describing the project. Applications split into Part 9 (residential/small commercial) and Part 3 (larger/commercial) form sets.

Sources

General information only, not legal or code advice. Requirements vary by project and change over time — always confirm what applies to your job with Town of View Royal before you build.

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