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Important! New fee increases effective January 1st of each year. Refer to:City Bylaws, Chapter 5 - Finance and Budgets - Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636.

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* Recent updates

Building Bulletins

No. Title Date
Building-01 Survey Certificates 2016-01-29
Building-05 Hydronic/Radiant - Heating Piping Installation 2011-08-15
*Building-07 Wood Retaining Walls 2021-01-29
Building-08 Tenant Improvement Alteration - Structural Concrete (Raft) Slab on Ground 2016-01-29
Building-11 Exit and Egress Facilities in Multi-Unit Residential, Office, Mercantile & Industrial Buildings 2016-01-29
Building-12 Soils Information: Single/Two Family Dwellings 2016-01-29
Building-14 Commercial Cooking Equipment 2020-03-05
Building-17 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping in a Building 2016-01-29
Building-18 Need for Manual Signing & Sealing of Plans and Letters of Assurance 2016-03-11
Building-21 Provisional Occupancy Inspections 2011-08-15
Building-22 Secondary Suites
 2020-07-10
Building-26 Single Family Dwellings: Extent of Fill Disturbance on Lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
 2020-06-17
Building-27 Demolition Waste and Recyclable Materials 2020-03-05
Building-28 Size Limitations and Farm Home Plate Requirements for Residential Developments in an AG1 Zone  2019-03-05
Building-29 Size Limitations for Residential Developments Zoned RS1/F or RS1/G within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)  2019-03-05
Building-30 Rezoning Applications to Vary House Size and Build Additional Dwelling in AG1 Zone 2019-03-05
Building-31    Permits: Expiry and Extension 2020-03-05
Building-32  Statutory Declaration Requirement for Building Permit Applications in AG1 Zones  2019-02-28
Building-34 Agricultural Building and Greenhouse Regulations 2018-08-13
Building-36 Fast Track Process for Agricultural Buildings and Greenhouses 2018-08-30
Building-37  Energy Step Code: Part 9 Buildings Overview
 2020-12-08
*Building-38  Energy Step Code: Part 9 Single Family Dwellings and Duplexes  2021-05-21
*Building-39  Energy Step Code: Part 9 Townhouses and Apartments 
 2021-06-15
*Building-40 Energy Step Code: Part 3 Buildings  2021-01-05
Building-41 Application Requirements for Exemption from the Energy Step Code for Part 9 Townhouses and Apartments 2019-09-18
Building-42  Covenants on Irregular Garage Spaces
 2020-12-01
Building-43  Energy Step Code Requirements for Part 9 Residential Drawings  2020-12-09 
Building-44  Residential Zones: Fence Heights  2020-12-22 
*Building-45  Agricultural Zones: Fence Heights and Materials
 2021-02-09 
*Building-46  Incentives for New High-Performance Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings  2021-03-16
*Building-47  Below Grade Piping  2021-04-22 
*Building-48  Energy Efficiency Requirements for
Part 3 Buildings 		 2021-06-11 
*Building-49  Single Family Dwellings - Swimming Pools  2021-07-29 

Business Licence Bulletins

No. Title Date
BusLic-01 Amusement Centre 2019-12-12
BusLic-02 Bed and Breakfast 2019-12-12
BusLic-03 Dog Walker (Professional) 2019-12-12
BusLic-04 Food Service Establishment with Liquor Service 2019-12-12
BusLic-05 Liquor Primary Liquor Licence 2019-12-12
BusLic-06 Mobile Food Vendor New version coming soon

Community Bylaws Bulletins

No. Title Date
*CommBylaws-01 Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation Bylaw 8094 - Application Process 2021-03-25

Development Applications Bulletins

No. Title Date
DevApps-01 Survey & Site Plan Guidelines 2018-12-20
DevApps-02 Vegetation Survey Guidelines 2016-04-05
DevApps-03 Landscaping Inspection 2016-04-05
DevApps-05 Aircraft and Land Use Noise 2018-10-09
DevApps-06 Assessment of Development Cost Charges (DCC) - Calculation of Building Area  2018-07-03
DevApps-07 Townhouse Rezoning Applications: Policy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems 2017-01-10
*DevApps-08 Process and Requirements for Development Proposals within an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA)
 2021-06-09
DevApps-10  Requirements for Multiple Family Residential Strata Redevelopment Applications  2018-05-30
DevApps-11  Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS & DD) Development Cost Charge (DCC) - Changes to Affordable Housing Waiver Regulations  2018-08-03
*DevApps-12 Amenity and Planning Contribution Rates Applicable to Rezoning Applications (Not Including Hamilton) 2021-03-01
DevApps-13  Energy Step Code Requirements at Rezoning and Development Permit Stages  2020-01-16 

Engineering Bulletins

No. Title Date
Engineering-01 Service Connection Requests 2016-04-05
Engineering-02 Two-Family Dwelling Split - Volunteer - Additional Water Service Connection/Water Meter 2016-04-05
Engineering-03 Two-Family Dwelling Split - Secondary - Additional Water Meter 2020-10-27
Engineering-04 Constructing a Watercourse Crossing 2020-03-11

Engineering-05

 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements - Zoning Bylaw 8500, Section 7.15  2018-10-29

Gas Bulletins

No. Title Date
Gas-02 Test Certificates for Single Family Dwellings 2019-05-13
Gas-03 Gas Inspections for Single Family Dwellings 2019-05-13
Gas-10 New Gas Regulations 2016-11-04

Information Bulletins

No. Title Date
Info-09 Access to Inspection Staff
 2020-10-07
Info-10 Inspection Priorities / Appointments 2016-03-24
Info-11 Purchase of Property Records 2016-03-24
*Info-13 Tenant Improvement Process 2021-02-16
Info-21 Affordable Housing Strategy 2018-10-25
Info-22 School Site Acquisition Charge - effective Jul 4/11 2018-10-01
Info-23 Riparian Management Areas 2018-11-09
Info-24 Single Family Dwelling - Final/Occupancy Inspection 2016-03-24
Info-26  Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Storey, Half (1/2) & Flat-roof Houses 2016-03-24
Info-27  Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 8500 - Building Height and Massing 2015-09-16
Info-29  Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856 Amendments  2019-05-13
* Info-30 Non-farm Use or Subdivision in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Application Process 2021-05-08
Info-31 Development Cost Charges Subdivision and Building Permit Applications 2017-06-26
Info-32 District Energy Equipment Floor Area Ratio Exemption - Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Section 4.19 2017-07-04
Info-33 Zoning Bylaw 8500 - House Depth Requirement for Maximum Wall Length in RS1 and RS2 Zones 2019-05-17
Info-34 Zoning Bylaw 8500 - Rear Yard Setback Requirements in RS1 and RS2 Zones 2019-05-17
*Info-35 Zoning Bylaw 8500 - Live Landscaping Requirements for RS1 and RS2 Zones 2021-07-05
Info-36 Zoning Bylaw 8500 - Requirements for Projections into Side Yards, Vehicle Gates on Arterial Roads, and Setbacks for Accessory Buildings in RS1 and RS2 Zones 2019-05-17
Info-37 Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Residential Building Height Area A 2019-05-17
Info-38 Zoning Bylaw 8500 - Limiting the Projection of an Attached Front Garage in RS1 and RS2 Zones 2019-05-17
Info-39 Community Events Signs Information  2018-03-26
Info-43  Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Accessible Parking Requirements  2018-09-05
Info-44 Riparian Management Areas - Requirements for Single-Family Residential Development 2018-11-20
Info-45 Non-Stormwater Discharge Permit Process 2019-02-28
Info-46  On-Site Inspections During COVID-19 (Occupied Buildings)  2020-06-19 
Info-48 Inspections Request System
 2020-12-11 
*Info-49

Converting Industrial Spaces for Assembly Occupancies (Change of Use)

 2021-04-12

Permits Bulletins

No. Title Date
Permits-02 Plans Processing - Site Plan - Single Family Dwelling 2016-03-31
Permits-07 The Use of Construction Dewatering Process for Building Sites 2016-03-31
Permits-08 Identifying Sub-trades for Construction Permits 2018-12-20
Permits-10 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Permits for Tenant Improvements and Minor Additions 2019-05-17
Permits-15 Awning Permit 2019-05-17
Permits-19 Builder Licensing & Mandatory Home Warranty 2016-03-31
Permits-20 Attic Spaces in a Single-Family Dwelling 2019-05-17
Permits-22 Occupancies in a Public Corridor (Mall) 2011-08-16
Permits-23 Temporary Buildings 2019-05-17
Permits-25 Building Envelope Repair
 2020-07-10
*Permits-28 Temporary Tents 2021-01-29
Permits-30 2012 BC Building Code - Seismic Design of New One & Two Family Part 9 Buildings 2016-03-31
Permits-31 Building Approvals Division Appeal Process 2016-03-31
Permits-32 Special Events Approval Process 2016-03-31
Permits-34 Hazardous Gases, Dusts and Liquids 2016-03-31
Permits-35 Building Permits in Strata Buildings 2016-03-31
Permits-36 Sewerage Systems 2019-05-17
*Permits-40 Installation of Racking/Shelving Structures 2021-05-18
Permits-42 Legal Survey & Site Plan Requirements 2016-03-31
Permits-46 Zoning Bylaw 8500 2019-05-17
Permits-47 Child Care Facilities 2020-07-10
Permits-51 2012 BC Building Code Requirement: "Solar Hot Water Ready Regulations" 2016-04-05
Permits-53 Temporary Retaining Walls 2016-04-05
Permits-54 Part 9 Energy Efficiency and Ventilation Requirements 2015-06-16
Permits-55 Ceiling Height Measurement Single One/Two Family Dwellings 2015-09-08
Permits-56 Zoning Regulation Summary Compliance (Form PL-46) 2015-09-08
Permits-57 Permit Application Requirements (Single/Two Family Dwellings) 2016-04-05
Permits-58 Retrofit Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Panels on Sloped Roofs 2017-09-11
Permits-59 2018 BC Building Code Implementation 2018-11-20
Permits-60  Permit Process for Medical Offices  2020-12-08

Planning Bulletins

No. Title Date
Planning-03 Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program 2018-12-03
Planning-04 Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Area 2018-05-03
Planning-05  Market Rental Housing Policy  2018-09-18

Plumbing Bulletins

No. Title Date
Plumbing-03 Water Connections 2016-03-21
Plumbing-13 Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report - Annual Fee 2019-12-04
Plumbing-16 Installation of Water Treatment Devices - Protection from Contamination 2020-01-16

Tree Bulletins

No. Title Date
*Tree-01 Tree Protection Bylaw 8057 2021-04-21
Tree-03 Protection of Existing Trees During Demolition and Construction

Tree Protection Sign		 2016-04-07
Tree-04 Arborist Report 2019-06-10
Tree-05 Tree Protection Bylaw Changes - Municipal Ticketing Bylaw Changes 2019-06-10
*Tree-06 Tree Removal on Sites Involved in the Rezoning Process 2021-04-21
Tree-07 Landscape Cross-Section Drawings at Building Permit Submission 2019-06-10
*Tree-08 Tree Protection Bylaw 8057 Application Process 2021-04-21
Tree-09 Addressing Potential Development Conflicts with Neighbouring Side Yard Trees in Single-Family and Duplex Zoning 2019-06-10
*Tree-10 Replacement Tree Guideline 2021-05-25
Tree-11 Tree Permit Appeal Process 2019-06-10
Tree-12 Site Supervision and Post Construction Impact Assessment Report 2019-11-27

 

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