Blasting Permits

Blasting Permit Application Form; Blasting Bylaw

• Any blasting work conducted in North Saanich requires that you obtain a blasting permit.
• Blasting is a heavily regulated industry governed by WorkSafeBC
• Only a certified blaster may apply for a blasting permit.

A complete application includes:

• Complete application form.
• An approved Building Permit or an approved Engineering Servicing Drawing, must be in place prior to applying for a Blasting Permit.
• Proof of Insurance by your Insurance Agent, indicating $5,000,000 liability coverage.
• A valid North Saanich Business Licence.

Submit your complete application to Infrastructure Services at the Municipal Hall.

Contractor’s Permit (Permit to work in Municipal Road Allowance or Right of Way)

Application Form

A Permit is required to landscape or install any services in the District of North Saanich municipal lands.

A complete application includes:

• Complete application form.
• A site plan of the proposed work.
• Proof of Insurance by your Insurance Agent, indicating a minimum of $2,000,000 liability coverage.
• WCB Clearance letter.
• A valid North Saanich Business Licence.
• A minimum $1,000.00 Damage deposit

Submit your complete application to Infrastructure Services at the Municipal Hall.

Driveway Permit

Application Form; A Culvert Fee

A complete application includes:

• Complete application form.
• A standard site plan showing the proposed driveway location, including full dimensions.

Submit your complete application to Infrastructure Services at the Municipal Hall.

A secondary suite is a self-contained dwelling unit, with no more than two bedrooms, located entirely within a single family residential dwelling.

Secondary suites are the second largest proportion of housing rental stock in the Capital Regional District. Allowing secondary suites is one of the most effective tools for providing affordable housing. This form of housing is low impact and integrates affordable housing into neighbourhoods. Additionally it provides flexibility for families to age in place and have additional support from family members.

Please visit our Development Applications page for more information.

A property owner may remove 5 trees over 8” diameter and 25 trees between 4” and 8” diameter per acre per calendar year, however they are still required to submit an application form. There is no fee required for this type of application. Trees that are dead, diseased or dying, or tree removal required for development will require a permit and associated fees.

A complete application includes:

• A complete application form
• A site plan
• A list of tree species proposed to be removed

A site inspection will be conducted by a Building Inspector subsequent to an application being received.

Contact 250.655.5470 or building@northsaanich.ca for more information.

Please submit your complete application at Municipal Hall to the Planning and Community Services Department.