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Vancouver building permits, week of 14 September 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 85 building permits between 14 and 20 September 2020, worth $66.3M in all. Renovation led with 37 permits, then new build with 25 and demolition with 19. Kensington-Cedar Cottage and Downtown were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 37 | |
| New build | 25 | |
| Demolition | 19 | |
| Addition | 2 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 | |
| Commercial | 1 |
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All 85 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-19 | 1342 E 11TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior and exterior alterations: Interior and exterior alterations and addition to this existing three-storey one family dwelling into a Two-Family Dwelling building and to construct a new 2 storey one-family (infill) dwelling building (under separate permit) at the rear with an attached garage providing one small car parking space serving the infill and one carport parking having vehicular access from the lane. Front unit: 1342 E. 11th Ave Rear unit: 1344 E. 11th Av. Infill: 1346 E. 11th Av. One family (infill) dwelling 1346 E. 11th Av., is under separate permit BP-2019-04279 Note: ALL DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATIONS ARE FILE UNDER this permit BP-2019-04277. Related to DP-2018-00550. ************** REVISION No. 1, May 21, 2021, W. Ng. Related to DP-2020-00930 • addition of a new front and rear basement access in the multiple conversion dwelling; • removal of rear deck stairs and door changes at the main level • interior layout changes; • window relocations and removal on the east and west elevation. Note: "This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908)." Addition Renovation Garage or shed Windows | no contractor listed | $550,000 |
| 2020-09-19 | 1342 E 11TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a new 2 storey one-family (infill) dwelling building with an attached garage providing one small car parking space and one carport parking having vehicular access from the lane. Main house 1342 E. 11th Av., is under separate permit BP-2019-04277 Note: ALL DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATIONS ARE FILE UNDER 1342 E. 11th Av., BP-2019-04277. Related to DP-2018-00550. ************** REVISION No. 1, May 21, 2021, W. Ng. Related to DP-2020-00930 • removal of infill crawl space. Note: "This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908)." New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 3586 Trinity St Hastings-Sunrise |
***This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-01781 is completed*** To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with two Lock off units located on the main floor level ($967,560.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, and 1 surface parking, total of 3 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7003913 2.\tA/C Unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite Demolition | Vic Development Ltd | $967,560 |
| 2020-09-18 | 2156 Napier St Grandview-Woodland |
To move on site, lift, add to, and alter the existing one-family dwelling and convert it to a 3-storey multiple conversion dwelling containing two dwelling units on this site. Note: 1. The permit is related to BP-2019-04804. Building Permit is issued on one set of drawings for both permits. 2. Permit application is reviewed under the requirements of VBBL 2014. 3. All rooms, including closets and bathrooms, that are adjacent to the exposing building face and that have unprotected openings shall be sprinklered. 4. Permit is issued during 2020 Pandemic crisis. Revision 1 June 29, 2021 For various interior and exterior modification per the revision request and minor amendment DP-2021-00213. Renovation Plumbing | Aurora Home Technologies Inc | $803,500 |
| 2020-09-18 | 505 Burrard St Downtown |
#1840 - 18th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to #1840 on the 18th floor to this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: remove doors & partitions, new partition walls, remove/replace millwork, new finishes, electrical, mechanical, sprinkler, lighting and electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Etro Construction Limited | $650,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 1324 Arbutus St Kitsilano |
To construct a 2-storey one Family Dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear, providing 2 parking space + 1 on grade parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tFlood Plain Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7942022- CA7942023 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build | Naikoon Contracting Ltd | $621,025 |
| 2020-09-18 | 3725 Lanark St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with a detached garage at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. *This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-00377 is completed. Update: Suspension removed on October 26th 2020. PSH NOTE: To achieve the required FSR. A floor space exclusion of 2% has been applied to this application as per section 10.11.1 of the district schedule, to accommodate improved building performance. 1.\tA/C units proposed in Rear Yard 2.\tNo bar sink New build Demolition | Transvan Development Ltd | $604,588 |
| 2020-09-18 | 488 Carrall St Downtown |
Interior alterations only to provide elevator modernization for the new single stage DDRS fire alarm installation to the single elevator, in this existing 8 storey plus basement mixed use building. 1st storey Licensed Beverage Establishment (Group A2) and lobby to serve SRA(single residential accommodation) (Group C) on the entire 2nd to 8th storey. Renovation Electrical | City Spark Electrical Ltd | $328,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 319 E 7TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#105 Interior alterations only to provide improvements to this existing residential dwelling unit #105 at this existing Scotia Place Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work to also include: Exterior alterations to install a heat pump on the patio of this existing residential dwelling unit #105 at this existing Scotia Place Multiple Dwelling building. Exterior alterations to install a heat pump on the patio with no additional screening was accepted by planner Benjamin Dufix, December 23, 2020. OK for field review as per City staff. This is a non sprinklered buiilding Scope of work includes altering layout of kitchen and bathroom, removing some interior walls to create openings to improve accessibility for the physically disabled Energy Upgrade Selected: L2 - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detecto on onterior lights Renovation HVAC Plumbing | Home2stay Accessibility Ltd | $140,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 2036 E 1ST Av Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior alterations to repair and replace the roof structure of this existing multiple dwelling building (two units) on this site. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Roofing | no contractor listed | $56,351 |
| 2020-09-18 | 5470 Ormidale St Renfrew-Collingwood |
#2008 - 20th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this dwelling unit #2008 on the 20th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to repair contamination from a drug laboratory. OK for Field Review per City staff. Note: Energy exempt; Re & Re Renovation | On Side Restoration Services Ltd | $56,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 3586 Trinity St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | CM Demo Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 250 W Pender St Downtown |
Interior alterations to add an exit door in the restaurant area on the 3rd floor of this existing institutional-use building (Vancouver Community College) on this site. OK for field review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 1450 Burnaby St West End |
#102 Interior alterations only to change existing janitor's room to manager's office in unit #102 in this existing Multiple Dwelling Building. Scope of work includes three piece bathroom, install new doors and interior wall. No cooking facilities, countertop with overhead cupboards, nor rough-in for a stove permitted in this space. This manager's office is not a dwelling unit but accessory office use customarily ancillary to this existing Multiple Dwelling Building. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $7,000 |
| 2020-09-18 | 7557 Oak St Marpole |
To construct a 3 storey Multiple Dwelling (Building 4) containing 8 dwelling units all over one (1) level of common underground parking. Related to BP-2019-04362 (Site Permit). This Permit is issued under VBBL 2014 and during the COVID 19 pandemic. 18-Sept-2020 Stage 1 ( excavation and shoring) issued. 26-Jan-2021 Stage 2 (full structural) issued. 10-Nov-2021 Stage 3 ( full construction) issued. New build Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-09-18 | 7557 Oak St Marpole |
To construct a 3 storey Multiple Dwelling (Building 2) containing 4 dwelling units all over one (1) level of common underground parking. Related to BP-2019-04362 (Site Permit) This Permit is issued under VBBL 2014 and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 18-Sept-2020 Stage I (excavation and shoring) issued. 26-Jan-2021 Stage 2 ( full structural) issued. 10-Nov-2021 - Stage 3( full construction) issued. New build Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-09-18 | 7557 Oak St Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey Multiple Dwelling (Building 5) containing 5 dwelling units all over one (1) level of common underground parking. Related to BP-2019-04362 ( Site Permit) This Permit is issued under VBBL 2014 and COVID 19 pandemic. 18-Sept-2020 Stage 1(excavation and shoring) issued. 26-Jan-2021 Stage 2 (full structural) issued. 10-Nov-2021 Stage 3 ( full construction) issued. New build Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-09-18 | 2156 Napier St Grandview-Woodland |
To develop an infill 2-storey one-family dwelling with an attached one-car garage and one car parking pad having vehicular access from the lane. Note: 1. The permit is related to BP-2019-04803 and building permit is issued on one set of drawings for both permits 2. Building permit fee is paid under BP-2019-04803 3. Documents are uploaded to BP-2019-04803 4. Permit application is reviewed under the requirements of VBBL 2014 5. All rooms, including closets and bathrooms, that are adjacent to the exposing building face and that have unprotected openings shall be sprinklered. 6. Permit is issued during 2020 pandemic crisis. Revision 1, For various interior and exterior modification per the revision request and minor amendment DP-2021-00213 New build Secondary suite | Aurora Home Technologies Inc | — |
| 2020-09-17 | 3912 W 30TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one family dwelling building ($981,500) on this site. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2020-01632 (Laneway House) Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-01630 is completed. 1. A/C unit proposed in the rear yard 2. Bar sink located in the basement New build Secondary suite Demolition | Eyco Building Group Ltd | $981,500 |
| 2020-09-17 | 6530 Brooks St Killarney |
2 FD + SS + Detached Garage To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with (2) secondary suite(s) located in the Basement ($953,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8388812 2.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component(s) located in Rear yard, Interior component(s) located in hall closet at 2nd floor. New build Secondary suite | Killarney Development Ltd | $953,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 3333 E 49TH Av Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar two-family dwelling with two secondary suite ($800,000.00) located in the basement/cellar with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant must be registered prior to sheathing inspection 2- No strata titling permitted 3- No proposed bar sink 4-A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $800,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1109 Maple St Kitsilano |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing One Family Dwelling on this corner with lane site. Scope to Include: Remove and replace all exterior windows, no size changes. Interior layout changes to kitchen and addition of entry closet, layout change to second floor and updates to bathrooms, new finishes throughout, including construction of glass guardrails along upper stairway OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 A Sprinkler Permit is required for the proposed work to the sprinkler system. REUP checklist submitted - new windows will meet USI 1.4 or better Revision #1 - January 12th, 2020 - remove and replace balcony finishes, membrane and drainage - replace glass guards - reframe wingwalls as required due to rot - reframe lower roof over ensuite closet - make level with main roof - revise sliding doors to tri-rail 3-panel sliders on main floor - same size opening - remove chimney on west wall - revise glass canopy over entry - revise window at upper floor ensuite - revised REUP form submitted Renovation Windows Roofing Plumbing | G Wilson Construction Co Ltd | $700,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 180 W Georgia St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to replace all windows, sill flashings and exhaust grills on the tower portion only of this existing hotel building. OK for Field Review per City staffper City staff Renovation Windows Commercial | no contractor listed | $500,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 8400 Main St Sunset |
Interior alterations to provide improvements and exterior alterations to provide five (5) PC Express Parking Signage Plan at the existing parking area of this existing Real Canadian Superstore Retail Store use on this site. Scope of work: - removal and relocation of existing fixtures and shelving - new fixtures and shelving, self contained reach in freezers, service desks, new cooler, new aluminum door with tempered glazing. - new interior walls, tile flooring, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler OK for field review processing as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L3 - Lighting - Upgrade total Exterior Lighting Power of the building (per City staff.4.3 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 3912 W 30TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($240,250) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Rev #1: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D as per VBBL 3.2.5.12(3)(d). 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under (CA8255206) 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Eyco Building Group Ltd | $240,250 |
| 2020-09-17 | 2641 E 6TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($160,865.00) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | South Hill Projects Ltd | $160,865 |
| 2020-09-17 | 2425 Main St Mount Pleasant |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements for new Restaurant - Class 1 tenant in this existing one storey commercial (Restaurant - Class 1) building. Exterior alterations are limited to add rooftop units (one MUA, one kitchen exhaust, one heat pump and one condensing unit and three fans) on the roof. VBBL 2019 - Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis. Note: OK to process as DB for exterior alterations per City staff. Class 1 Cooking (Grease-Laden Vapours) 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 Hood). Renovation Roofing HVAC Commercial | Belcarra Contracting Ltd | $100,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 2459 E 40TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To Demolish/Deconstruct this existing One-Family Dwelling building. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Salvage & Abatement Permit: BP-2020-02107 Demolition / Deconstruction Permit: BP-2020-02106 Green Demolition Conditions Apply; 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required. Note: 1) BP-2020-02106 is to be 'Issued' inconjunction with TP-2019-00603 as per City staff. Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1445 Marpole Av Fairview |
#701 - 7th Floor Interior alterations only to provide a new sink and new dishwasher at this existing condominium unit at this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes drop ceiling by 2", removing cosmetic wall, electrical & plumbing work. OK for Field Review by K Vogt - July 13/20 TENANT: Keith & Brady Notes: 1) Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. 2) Energy upgrade trigger: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Barber Lane Developments Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1181 W 32ND Av Shaughnessy |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing One Family Dwelling on this inside with lane site. Scope to Include; Reconfigure Master Ensuite on the second floor and add a small covered Deck off of Master Ensuite. Change front dormer/roof to match existing. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Exterior Changes OK per City staff Renovation Deck Roofing Plumbing | no contractor listed | $19,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 3333 E 49TH Av Killarney |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Let [contact removed] Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1 Alexander St Downtown |
1 Alexander Exterior alterations to mount Edison bulb string lights between buildings located at 1 Alexander (west side) and 21 Water St (east side) on this existing Municipally Designated, Vancouver Heritage "C" commercial building for a limited period of time expiring September 8, 2021 unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. "1) Exterior alterations to mount Edison bulb string lights between buildings located at 1 Alexander and 21 Water St. This work shall apply to the exterior face, west elevation of 1 Alexander St. The alterations described under item no. 1 above, authorized by the Development and Building permit number - DB-2020-02486, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law and this Development and Building permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit." Renovation Commercial | Centre Electric Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 21 Water St Downtown |
21 Water St Exterior alterations to mount Edison bulb string lights between buildings located at 1 Alexander (west side) and 21 Water St (east side) on this existing Municipally Designated, Vancouver Heritage "C" commercial building for a limited period of time expiring September 8, 2021 unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. "1) Exterior alterations to mount Edison bulb string lights between buildings located at 1 Alexander and 21 Water St. This work shall apply to the exterior face, east elevation of 21 Water St.. The alterations described under item no. 1 above, authorized by the Development and Building permit number - DB-2020-02485, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law and this Development and Building permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit." Renovation Commercial | Centre Electric Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1332 W 58TH Av Marpole |
Demolition – Pre 1950’s To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 6530 Brooks St Killarney |
DEMOLITION - Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Kingsman Excavating Ltd. (Jas Dhami) [contact removed]) Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 3912 W 30TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Octiscapes Site Services Ltd. [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Octiscapes Site Services Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1578 E 11TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Demolition by Deconstruction Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Vancouver Excavating and Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 2876 Mcgill St Hastings-Sunrise |
To permit interior alterations and to change the Use to a One Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite on this inside with lane site. 2 car garage at rear to remain with access from the lane. Scope to include: Legalization of the Secondary Suite in the basement. OK for Field Review per City staff.2020 #1 - 2876 McGill St - Existing Principal Dwelling (1st storey, south-east portion of the basement) #2 - 2876 McGill St - Secondary Suite (north and south-west portion of the basement) 1) No strata-titling will be permitted. 2) An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. 3) Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. 4) Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL 5) Ceiling height to be a min. 6ft 6" over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes Renovation Basement Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $2,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 1829 W 2ND Av Kitsilano |
CF-2020-001283 - Exterior and interior alterations to remove unauthorized suite in the basement of this existing Multiple Conversion Dwelling on this site. Scope of work includes to remove two windows in the basement on the east side, unauthorized living space, kitchen & washroom and wall separating the required front area, stair access. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Basement | no contractor listed | $1,000 |
| 2020-09-17 | 3427 Mons Drive Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-09-16 | 2666 E 53RD Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($1,022,500) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: Parking for this site is under LWH DB-2020-01619 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8276920 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in Rear Yard, Interior component located in Basement. 5.\tBar sink located in Basement. New build Secondary suite | Landcraft Homes Ltd | $1,022,500 |
| 2020-09-16 | 5652 Killarney St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($712,875) located in the basement. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2020-02082 (Laneway House) Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-02080 is completed 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8302324 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed in the basement 4- A/C unit proposed in the rear yard New build Secondary suite Demolition | applicant withheld (individual) | $712,875 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2666 E 53RD Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8276920 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Landcraft Homes Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 5652 Killarney St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($162,875) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8302324 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $162,875 |
| 2020-09-16 | 181 Keefer Place Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing dwelling unit by relocating the storage room (40 sq ft) and renovating the kitchen, bath and closet areas in this existing multiple dwelling building. Ok for field review per City staff: Reducting, Repiping, Re&Re, Site/External Alterations Renovation | no contractor listed | $98,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 5388 Cypress St Shaughnessy |
Interior alterations to provide improvement to this existing one family dwelling with work to include renovations to kitchen and bathrooms, removal of fireplace and secondary stair from main to basement level, change window glass to double glazing on the second floor only, retaining window trim and header, and replace torch on roof over porches front and back, and install new sprinkler system and new floor radiant heat. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Windows Roofing Plumbing | no contractor listed | $95,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 1155 Robson St West End |
Exterior and interior alterations to combine two units into one, change the major occupancy from retail(group E) to restaurant (group A2) and provide a new exterior front facade including glass canopy for this new restaurant tenant (Hello Nori) in this building. Combining 1165 & 1167 Robson St, into one unit and retaining 1165 Robson St. Total occupant load proposed = 30 persons. Class -2 Cooking operation only. Grease laden vapour shall not be generated in this tenant space. Process through CRC Exterior alterations to storefront including new canopy approved by B. Duffix, May 5, 2020. Canopy to be removable if over City Property. Note: "This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511)." “Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis.” Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $90,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 1866 W 36TH Av Shaughnessy |
To permit a change of use to a One Family Dwelling + Secondary Suite on this existing inside with lane site. Existing 2 car garage to remain at rear with access from the lane. Scope to include: Legalize the suite created in the basement and to replace rear deck and stairs. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 This building is not sprinklered. Energy Upgrade Selected: Increase attic insulation to R40 Addressing Info: Main & Upper floor - principle unit - #1 - 1866 West 36th Ave Basement - Secondary Suite - #2 - 1866 West 36th Ave Renovation Basement Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $65,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 132 W 22ND Av Riley Park |
To construct a detached 25'-6" by 23'-11" accessory building (garage) to provide 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the rear paved lane. Scope of work includes the demolition of the existing detached single car garage. Garage or shed Demolition | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 621 E 6TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#405 Interior alterations to unit 405 in this existing multiple dwelling building to provide kitchen and bathroom renovations Scope of work includes removal of a non loadbearing wall between the kitchen and living room. Note: Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2175 Cambridge St Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a detached 22'10.5" x 22'7" accessory building (garage) ($35,000) at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling with secondary suite site to provide 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the side lane. Notes: 1. Garage Roof drainage to tie into the perimeter drain tile system of the principal building. 2. the attic space (of the accessory building) is not to be developed and/or used as habitable space at any time.Note: New build Secondary suite | Lower Coast Building Group Inc | $35,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 3998 Fleming St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
3998 Fleming Street Exterior and interior alterations to validate the work without permit secondary suite on the ground floor of this existing two storey one family dwelling on this inside without lane site. Ok to relax the parking requirements to zero as per City staffeva S. Veylan, [contact removed]. Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. - Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 887 Great Northern Way Strathcona |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement on the 2nd floor (#200) of this existing mixed use commercial building. Scope of work to create 3 new enclosed office rooms. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Energy upgrade exempt: BOMA BESt 2. Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 5652 Killarney St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – BHULLAR Excavating and Demolition [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1910 Green Demolition Conditions Apply: 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials with 3 Tonnes of Wood Salvage Required Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 3725 Lanark St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2666 E 53RD Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Company Name Power Excavating Ltd. (Contact Name: Zorawar Dhillon) [contact removed] Demolition | Power Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-16 | 6486 Collingwood St Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Trillium Project Management Ltd | — |
| 2020-09-16 | 3833 Fraser St Riley Park |
3891 Fraser Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this commercial building on the site. Related to: Demo DB-2020-02493 Demo DB-2020-02496, S&A BP-2020-02494 Demo DB-2020-02497 Demo DB-2020-02498 Demo BP-2020-02500, S&A BP-2020-02499 Renovation Demolition Commercial | Fleck Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2020-09-16 | 1103 E 27TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and abatement permit only for BP-2020-02513 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Jereld Salazar, EMTEC Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc., [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-09-15 | 710 E 19TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 7 storey (6 storey per Zoning and Development Bylaw), mixed-use combustible construction building consisting of 1st and 2ns storey - Seniors Centre (shell space) 3rd to 7th storey - 58 Social Housing Dwelling Units This project is under SHORT program and VBBL 2014. Combustible construction permitted for this 7 storey building under AL-2019-00089. Stage #1 - Excavation, piling, and foundation work - issued 2020-09-15 - COVID 2019 Stage #2 - Full construction - issued - 2021-Apr-26 -COVID 2019 Revision#1 21-Jun-2021 tn New build Commercial | Ventana Construction Corporation | $14,900,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1465 Lamey'S Mill Road Fairview |
Exterior alterations for building envelope repair to this existing 7-storey residential building, thereby providing the following alterations: - replace existing stucco cladding to rain-screen acrylic stucco cladding and install Dryvit Outsulation system to existing concrete walls on East and West elevations; - apply waterproofing membrane at balcony and elevated walkway on Level 3; - replace all existing balcony and walkway guardrails; - replace all windows and sliding doors (same sizes) on all floors; - replace all suite entry doors on South facade. Note: Exterior wall color to SW7665 Wall Street with black walkway & balcony railings. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Rev. #1 - June 9, 2021 - C. Fong - Remove self-closing device on suite entry doors. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. No soil disturbance. 2. All exterior windows fronting the exterior walkway on South facade to be tempered glazing. 3. All new suite entry doors on South facade to have min. 20 min. F.P.R. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $1,250,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1576 E 62ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites located in the Basement ($1,019,875.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane and 2 surface parking also at rear. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8291210. 2.\tA/C Unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | Pacific Homes Ltd | $1,019,875 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1746 SE Marine Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
2 FD + SS + Garage “This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2019-05071 is completed.” To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with (2) secondary suite(s) located in the Basement ($1,005,335.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8213469 2.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 3.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component(s) located in Rear Yard, Interior component(s) located in crawl space(s) New build Secondary suite Demolition | Econoor Concept Homes Ltd | $1,005,335 |
| 2020-09-15 | 2898 W 29TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($1,001,000.00) with 1 open parking over tire strips, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8364022 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in the Rear Yard. 4.\tNo Bar Sink Proposed. New build Secondary suite | New Galaxy Building & Development Ltd | $1,001,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1265 Beach Av West End |
To permit exterior alterations to this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope to Include: Remove and replace all existing windows, like for like. And all sliding glass balcony doors. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 No Energy Upgrade Required, Voluntary Upgrade Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $900,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 427 E 35TH Av Riley Park |
2 Storey 1FD + Basement+ Detached GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($569,250) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1-\tA/C unit proposed 2-\t8’ bar sink proposed in basement New build | Gill's Construction Ltd | $569,250 |
| 2020-09-15 | 2898 W 29TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an attached garage providing 2 parking space and 1 required open parking over tire strips, providing 3 parking spaces in total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8364022 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | New Galaxy Building & Development Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 5135 St. Margarets St Renfrew-Collingwood |
CF-2019-007391 - Interior alterations to change the use of this existing one family dwelling to one family dwelling with secondary suite. Scope of work: - Add kitchen and sinks, new bathroom and plumbing fixtures, new lighting, removal of fireplace, chimney and aluminum deck, install interior walls, minor exterior siding to be replace and add on. Scope of work includes replacing impermeable area with soft landscape as per revised Site and impermeable plans. Note: Ok for layout as shown per City staff(upper kitchen & living rm on same floor) All bedrooms required to remove keyed locks Ok for field review L Clarke, Jun 3rd, 2020 Building is not sprinklered #1 - 5135 St Margarets St - Existing Principal Dwelling (2nd storey and south-east portion of 1st storey) #2 - 5135 St Margarets St - Secondary Suite (west and north-east portion of 1st storey) Addresses assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to the secondary suite is from the north side. Street access must be provided and maintained at all times. The building addresses are to be posted and to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law prior to final inspection. Note: 1) No strata-titling will be permitted. \t 2) An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. \t 3) Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. \t 4) Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL \t 5) Upgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) \t 6) Ceiling height to be a min. 6ft 6" over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes\t \t Renovation Secondary suite Deck HVAC Plumbing | Coto Design | $42,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1069 E 29TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – East West Excavating Ltd [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 2898 W 29TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1576 E 62ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | K P Excavating & Demolition Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-15 | 1937 Pendrell St West End |
Interior alterations for an elevator upgrade to meet the requirements of CSA-B44-10 to this existing high-rise residential building. Renovation | no contractor listed | $6,250 |
| 2020-09-15 | 688 Hamilton St Downtown |
To erect and install artwork, street lanterns attached to 4 ft diameter concrete bases, and 12 ft height temporary fences for the Taiwan Fest for a limited period of time expiring September 28, 2020. Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-09-15 | 5676 Rupert St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage & Abatement Demolition Permit DB-2020-02335 Demolition | A & D Demolition Corp | — |
| 2020-09-14 | 3596 W 28TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To develop a five storey mixed-use building non-combustible construction containing Retail use on the first storey and Dwelling use (48 units) on levels one to five, all over two levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from the lane. Stage 1 - excavation and shoring only - issued 2019-09-25 Stage 2 - full construction - issued 2020-09-14 - COVID 2019 Revision #1:Changes per the approved DPMA DP-2022-00660: -changes to the P2 and P1 parking layout -Revised door hardware for Level 1 main lobby door and southeast exit door. -additional glass and steel canopies on the east elevation -Additional interior ramp for platform lift in loading area due to site conditions New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $32,000,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 505 Burrard St Downtown |
#1830 Interior alterations to combine three units #1830, 1860 & 1870 into one unit and provide improvements for General Office tenant at 1830 (to be determined) - 505 Burrard St in this existing commercial building. OK for field review as per City staff: HUB International (Layne Bruin) Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $240,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 732 Princess Av Strathcona |
Addition to this existing one family heritage building, associated to DP-2019-00019. Scope of work to construct a new addition to the south side of the main existing heritage house, This new addition is a secondary suit to the primary house. Pre-permit checklist submitted by: RICHARD BICE of CAPITOL HOME ENERGY [contact removed] Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $190,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 3304 Carolina St Riley Park |
Alteration to an existing one family dwelling. Scope of work to include addition of a secondary suite located on the ground floor, add 3 piece bathroom, remove 2 walls on upper floor and replace vinyl cladding and repair foundation with screw piles. REUP provided by: W Cameron Lochart of Capitol Home Nergy [contact removed] Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing | Vancity Development Group Corporation | $85,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 1877 W 36TH Av Shaughnessy |
1877 W 36TH Ave Exterior and interior alteration to the existing garage. Scope of work: change garage roof from slope roof to flat roof. Renovation Roofing | Hoboken Development B.C. Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 164 W 5TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Exterior alterations to install a Natural Gas Emergency Generator (EPA Certified) on the roof of this existing Industrial (Wholesale Class B - F2) building on this site. Scope of work includes: New gas piping from meter on south elevation to roof, new roof curbs, blocking, installation of generator and anchorage. OK For Field review per City staffPOD, O.Szeleczky Notes: ~ Energy Upgrade Exempt as per City staff. Renovation Roofing Plumbing Commercial | 462065 BC Ltd | $24,100 |
| 2020-09-14 | 188 W 5TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Exterior alterations to install a Natural Gas Emergency Generator (EPA Certified) on the roof of this existing Industrial (Laboratory - F2) building on this site. Scope of work includes: New gas piping from meter on south elevation to roof, new roof curbs, blocking, installation of generator and anchorage. OK For Field review per City staffPOD - O. Szeleczky Notes: ~ Energy Upgrade Checklist Exempt as per City staff Renovation Roofing Plumbing Commercial | 462065 BC Ltd | $24,100 |
| 2020-09-14 | 1625 Manitoba St Mount Pleasant |
1625 Manitoba St - parking level P2 Convert existing parking level 2 drive aisle to four electric vehicle charging parking spaces in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Related to DP-2020-00292 Ok for Field Review as per City staffMAY NOT BE CONSISTENT WITH THE STRATA PLAN REGISTERED IN THE LAND TITLE OFFICE. Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $16,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 4485 Dinmont Av Riley Park |
Demolition – Pre 1950’s To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2978 E 25TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior alterations to remove an existing rear deck and garage in this existing one-family dwelling. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Deck | Sanco Projects Ltd | $4,000 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2975 W 15TH Av Kitsilano |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-02636 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Terry (Tarlochan) Sunar - MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. - [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |