Our Certified Technicians hav extensive experience with city permits and provide a comprehensive, done-for-you service.

On Average each year, the staff at permitsets.com complete over 30 Permit Package sets for submission to the various municipalities throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sea-to-Sky.  

Our team has an extensive working knowledge of the VBBL, BCBC and ALR projects. 

with our extensive network of consultants on retainer, including Envelope Engineers, Structural Engineering, CEA’s, Architects as well as remote Contract Technicians we can work remotely permitting projects in almost any City, nationwide.

Why Choose permitsets.com for your Permit Application?

Our team is experienced in working with various municipalities and Building Code Bylaws. We are committed to finding the best solutions for your project. 

• Permits involve conducting research on zoning, codes, and planning
• Coordinating with plan reviewers, clients, and building officials
• Preparing construction drawings and other documents that follow City code requirements
• Analyzing proposed projects to determine if they are acceptable according to jurisdiction requirements
• Meeting with city officials to complete pre-submittal reviews
• Communicating solutions with project stakeholders and City officials to achieve an RTI (ready-to-issue) permit.

What is a Permit?

A  permit is an official approval issued by the local government agency that allows you or your contractor to proceed with a construction or remodelling project on your property. It is intended to ensure that the project plans to comply with local standards for land use, zoning, and construction.

A Development Permit (DP) is intended to authorize the proposed massing, Sq.Ft., parking and other Zoning-related matters. A DP does not authorize any construction.

A Building Permit (BP) is applied for after the DP is issued. A BP authorizes the finer details related to Building Code, interior layout and construction methods

A combination Development Permit & Building Permit (DB) can be applied for in some Municipalities allowing an applicant to submit for both a Development Permit and a Building Permit at the same time. This usually is only allowed for smaller projects and is limited to Outright applications, it’s intended to accelerate the Permit Application process. A DB authorizes the proposed massing, Sq.Ft., parking and other Zoning-related matters as well as the finer details related to Building Code, interior layout and construction methods.

• An Outright Approval is one where all of the Zoning and By-Laws are followed without requiring the use of any of the “conditional” zoning clauses. This allows for the Permit to follow the quick approval stream.
• A Conditional Approval is one where the project design requests use or design element from a Zoning note marked as “Conditional”, “Director of Planning Approval Required” or “can be relaxed with Director of Planning approval”. Quite often these “conditional” elements will allow for a larger building, additional Units or other beneficial features to the project. The conditions for
  approving these requests are set by the City.

Call us today to see how we can help with your Building Permit!