Sometimes the project you have in mind doesn't need a building permit. Check the list below for things that can be completed without obtaining a building permit first.

Just because you don't need a building permit doesn't mean other permits may not be required. Be sure to check the Other Permits page for District of Peachland permits that may apply.

Projects that don't require a permit include:

• Minor renovations like painting, decorating, or installing new flooring
• Minor roof repairs like re-shingling (anything structural needs a building permit)
• Replacing existing plumbing fixtures
• Replacing windows and doors, provided they are the same size as the existing ones
• Installing fencing (except for around swimming pools). Check the Zoning Bylaw for regulations.
• Changes that DO NOT add or remove walls
• Changes that DO NOT add or remove plumbing fixtures
• Changes that DO NOT add or remove heating systems
• Exterior finish repair or replacement
• Accessory structures (i.e. garden shed) less than 10 square meters (108 square feet)
• Landscaping and sidewalks provided you are not in a development permit area (Check the Other Permits page)
• Constructing arbours and trellises
• Constructing decks less than 2 feet above ground
• Building landscape walls less than 1.22 meters (4.0 feet) in height
• Placing a temporary construction trailer for a project for which a building permit has already been issued.