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Applying for a building permit
The City of Trail contracts with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), located at 202 - 843 Rossland Avenue in Trail, for the issuance of Building Permits.
For more information about building permits, please visit the RDKB website or call the Building Department at 250 368-0222.
Application for Building Permit
A Building Permit is required to:
- Construct a new home.
- Construct a new accessory building such as a carport, garage or storage shed.
- Construct a commercial, industrial or public use building.
- Construct an addition or renovate existing buildings.
- Undertake any structural work such as interior partitions.
- Enclose a porch or carport and roof over a deck.
- Move or demolish a building.
- Re-roof a building.
- Reconstruct after damage (ie. fire).
- Exterior finish, such as stucco or siding.
A Building Permit is not required when you do non-structural work such as:
- Painting.
- Landscaping, sidewalks, driveways.
- Fencing (fence height must comply with the City's Zoning Bylaw).
Zoning questions
If you have questions about the City's Zoning Bylaw, please contact the Corporate Administrator.
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