Development Services is responsible for overseeing the Planning, Building, and Bylaw Departments.
The building department is responsible for reviewing and issuing building permit applications. The building official reviews plans and conducts inspections to ensure buildings comply with the BC Building Code, the district's Building Regulations Bylaw and other applicable laws and regulations.
The planning department provides advice to council, staff, local property owners, residents and developers on the use of land within the District in accordance with the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and provincial legislation.
Please email your applications to developmentservices@sicamous.ca
Once application fees are paid, the review process will begin.
To learn more about subdividing land in the District of Sicamous, please visit our subdivision webpage!
If you would like more than one driveway or a wider driveway than permitted, please apply for an access permit. Physical applications can be emailed to dsymbaluk@sicamous.ca.
The Zoning Bylaw regulates how land, buildings and other structures may be used in the municipality.
The District's Building Regulations Bylaw outlines the authority of the District Building Official, responsibilities of the owner, prohibitions under the Bylaw, permit requirements and applications, inspections and occupancy permits and prohibitions under the bylaw.
The Development Application Procedures Bylaw establishes the fees and applications to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw and for permits under Part 26 of the Local Government Act.
This Bylaw allows the District to provide development tax incentives for the purpose of encouraging revitalization areas in within the municipality.
Bylaw Enforcement provides inspections and regulatory work related to the enforcement of District Bylaws. The overarching philosophy of Bylaw Enforcement Services is to achieve voluntary compliance through education and information.
Comfort letters provide information on land use items such as the current zoning and building permit records. They are most commonly requested by law firms or real estate agents wanting to know the current status of a property before the finalization of a property sale.
Copies of records or building permit plans will not be provided through a Comfort Letter and these should be made through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the District of Sicamous.
Looking for an interactive web map or PDF from the Zoning Bylaw or Official Community Plan? Check out the District's Map Hub site to Discover More!
The District doesn't currently have an open data site, if you are looking for utility information, please contact Operations & Infrastructure for access to record drawings.
Please contact:
Darrell Symbaluk | dsymbaluk@sicamous.ca
If you are looking for orthos, topography, or other data, the CSRD is a great resource for regional data, including Sicamous. Visit their open data portal or use their tailored apps to download content.
For advanced users, the CSRD also provides public data through ArcGIS REST Services. View the Rest Endpoint.
To Learn More or ask questions, please visit the CSRD website for details.