Building & Infrastructure

Building Bylaws

Oak Bay’s Community Building and Planning Department oversees Oak Bay bylaws related to the construction of buildings, structures, fences and monitoring compliance for health and safety.

Ensure you have a permit

Construction or work of structural nature with a value of $500 or more requires a building permit. Visit our permits page for more information.

Building Bylaws

Building Bylaws regulate the construction, alteration, repair, demolition or moving of buildings and pools and the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing, sprinkler and heating and gas systems. Below is information on various aspects of building on a property:

Anti-Noise Bylaw (#3210)

Public Sewer Bylaw (#3891)

Building and Plumbing Bylaw (#4247)

Regulation of Power Saws Bylaw (#3152)

Driveway Access Bylaw 1987 (#3550)

Screens and Fences Bylaw (#3536)

Heritage Register Procedure Bylaw (#4222)

Sign Bylaw (#3946)

Development Application Procedures Bylaw (#4844)

Subdivision and Development Bylaw (#3578)

Parking Facilities Bylaw (#3540)

Tree Protection Bylaw 2020 (#4742)

Planning and Development Fees and Charges Bylaw (#4845)

 

 

Ensure you have a permit

Construction or work of structural nature with a value of $500 or more requires a building permit. Visit our permits page for more information.

Legal Lot Plans

Legal lot plans, legal documents attached to the title of a property and property encumbrances such as rights of way and easements can be viewed at Municipal Hall. To obtain a copy, contact:

Land Title Office – Victoria Land Title District
Phone: 1-877-577-LTSA (5872)
www.ltsa.ca

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