Demolition/decommission

Demolition permits

Due to the nature of demolition permits they must be applied for in person at the Application Centre on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Please ensure you have:

  • Reviewed the Demolition Bulletin
  • Completed Building Permit Application Form
  • Owner's Authorization Form signed by all owners on title
  • Owners Acknowledgement Form
  • Map of property noting all buildings that are to be demolished
  • Letter of intent from remedial contractor or letter of clearance from certified environmental testing company noting no hazardous materials are on site
  • Statutory declaration – this form must be notarized OR signed in front of a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits for British Columbia at City Hall. Picture ID is required. 
  • NEW - due to a recently adopted Tenant Protection plan, wherever a building is being demolished that contains five (5) or more dwellings, a copy of the approved DP is required as part of the demolition package. 

Decommission permits

Due to the nature of decommission permits they must be applied for in person at the Application Centre on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Please ensure you have

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