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A permit is a document that describes and authorizes construction or alteration to take place in accordance with the plans and specifications that have been submitted for acceptance by the City of Maple Ridge. Maple Ridge's Building Bylaw applies to all construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal, relocation and occupancy of all new and existing buildings and structures. All buildings are subject to:
To determine the zoning of your property, check online at Ridgeview Online Mapping.
Permits must be applied for in person at the Permits counter at the City of Maple Ridge (please note that permits can not be applied for by fax or email). As there are several different types of permits, we have put together guides and checklists to assist you in preparation of your application. Permit application forms can be obtained by mail, fax, online or in person at the permits counter at City Hall.
Please click here to access all of our current online services.
Inspections
Information required to book an inspection:
Fees
Permit fees are based on the costs involved in constructing a project. The fees include costs to process the permit, plan checking / review and inspections carried out by the City of Maple Ridge's building, plumbing / gas and electrical inspectors. If it becomes necessary to make changes to a permit already issued or if you require additional inspections, it may be necessary to pay additional fees.
- Review of the application for compliance with our local bylaws and provincial codes
- On-site inspections to make sure the work is being done correctly
To determine the zoning of your property, check online at Ridgeview Online Mapping.
Applying for Permits
Permits must be applied for in person at the Permits counter at the City of Maple Ridge (please note that permits can not be applied for by fax or email). As there are several different types of permits, we have put together guides and checklists to assist you in preparation of your application. Permit application forms can be obtained by mail, fax, online or in person at the permits counter at City Hall.
Please click here to access all of our current online services.
Inspections
Information required to book an inspection:
- Permit number
- Site address
- Type of inspection requested
- All electrical inspections and final gas inspections require a picture or scan of the signed original declaration.
Fees
Permit fees are based on the costs involved in constructing a project. The fees include costs to process the permit, plan checking / review and inspections carried out by the City of Maple Ridge's building, plumbing / gas and electrical inspectors. If it becomes necessary to make changes to a permit already issued or if you require additional inspections, it may be necessary to pay additional fees.
- What services does the Permits section provide?
- Why do I need a permit?
- What types of things do I need a permit for?
- What is the cost of a building permit?
- I want to re-grade my property and bring in a "little" fill. Do I need a permit?
- How long does it take to get a permit?
- How can I find out what my property is zoned?
- Where can I find the size of my lot?
- What can I build on my single family residential lot?
- How big can I build on my lot?
- How do I determine the location of my house in relation to my property lines?
- How high can I build a fence on my property?
- What time will my building, plumbing, gas or electrical inspection be?
- Can I request a certain inspector for inspections?
- What do I need for a final inspection?
- How do I know if I live in a floodplain?
- What is a flood construction level?
- How can I get a copy of my house plans or a copy of the occupancy certificate?
- What size of accessory building can I build?
- There's a new development being built beside my house and I'm worried about water coming onto my property. What can I do?
- Why do I need a geotechnical engineer (for anything)?
- How do I find out if a house I am purchasing has ever been used as a grow op?
- What restrictions apply for building retaining walls?
- Can I do my own plumbing on my property?
- What is a Right of Way?
- How can I find out about a Right of Way?
- Where is my water, sanitary or storm connection?
- What is a covenant?
- What is an easement?
- How do I arrange for an easement?
- How do I find any legal documents shown on the title on my property?
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Building Department Online Inspection Booking
Click here (https://www2.mapleridge.ca/BIS) to request an inspection. This service is for all permit types and is currently replacing the 24 hour inspection phone line. For electrical inspections and gas final inspections you will now be completing the declaration on-line as part of the request process. Once the request has been scheduled in the system you will receive a confirmation email.Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm