Building & Permits

Wayne Gamborski, Building Official / Development Coordinator

Phone: 250-347-6455 ext. 7
Email: building@radiumhotsprings.ca

A building permit is required before beginning most construction, renovation, or demolition projects. The list below covers common triggers but is not exhaustive, check with the Village Office if you are unsure.

Building permits are required for:

• New construction of buildings or structures
• Changes, alterations, reconstruction or additions to existing buildings or structures
• Manufactured home placements and additions
• Moving a building or structure
• Demolition of a building or structure
• Temporary structures
• Wood burning appliances and chimneys
• Retaining structures over 1.5 metres in height

Download the Building Permit Application Package below or pick one up at the Village Office. Complete the application and submit it with a detailed, to-scale plan reflecting all applicable building code requirements.

Find the Building Permit Application and Building Permit Guide on the Document Centre.

Find Bylaw No. 392, 2013 Building and Plumbing Bylaw and Bylaw No. 464, 2021 Building and Plumbing Bylaw Amendment on the Document Centre.

Not sure if your project needs a permit? Contact us before you start.

The Village’s Signage Regulation Bylaw is designed to enhance the attractiveness and economic well-being of Radium Hot Springs as a place to live, visit, vacation, and do business. It also reduces hazards from poorly installed or traffic-obstructing signs.

If you are anticipating adding or altering a sign, please reach out to building@radiumhotsprings.ca.

The Village of Radium Hot Springs has partnered with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) as a Housing Design Catalogue Local Partner. Through this initiative, a selection of standardized housing designs is available to the public at no cost.

Choosing a pre-reviewed building plan can help reduce design costs, streamline the permitting process, and reduce review times. While the plans are free to download, a qualified professional may still be required to ensure the selected plan suits your property and complies with local zoning and regulations. All applicable building and development permit fees still apply.

These plans are designed to be adapted for your specific site, including:

• Grading, drainage, and orientation
• Zoning compliance, including lot coverage and setbacks
• Parking, access, and site servicing
• Material and cladding selection
• Local code and bylaw requirements

To support infill housing, the Village has selected five designs from the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue. Design details may vary and the final appearance of your home will depend on the finishes you choose, such as cladding, roofing, and interior materials. CMHC renderings are examples only.

Select designs from outside British Columbia were chosen to add more choice for residents – reflecting the lifestyle and recreation-oriented characteristics of Radium Hot Springs. Choosing designs from outside of the BC chapter may result in additional work with a qualified professional to submit a compliant Building Permit application.

All images courtesy of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC

Contact Building and Development Department to discuss next steps.