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Vancouver building permits, week of 13 March 2023
The City of Vancouver issued 89 building permits between 13 and 19 March 2023, worth $187.2M in all. Renovation led with 38 permits, then demolition with 30 and new build with 18. Downtown and Victoria-Fraserview were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 38 | |
| Demolition | 30 | |
| New build | 18 | |
| Garage or shed | 2 | |
| Commercial | 1 |
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All 89 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-19 | 3505 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new before/after school child care program tenant (Jericho Kids' Club Child Care Society) in this existing Child Day Care Facility within Bayview Community Elementary. Ok for field review as per City staff: The maximum number of children for the before/after school care is 100. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 1133 Melville St Downtown |
10th Floor - #1000 Interior alterations to provide a first tenant improvement for a new multi floor office tenant on the 9th floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Full tenant fit out in a shell space. New walls, doors, millwork, finishes, kitchen/lunch room for new layout. Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinklers, HVAC to suit. REVISION #1: Remove drop ceiling cloud, t-bar ceiling in storage and in outside wiring closet (replace with GWB), and wall display/case. Re-design entry doors for the 2 executive offices, updated seating booth panels dimension. SEE REVISION APPLICATION FORM FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WORK. Jul 18/23 - LLL TENANT: Flour Canada Ltd *Tenant occupies 7th to 10th floors - reception on the 10th floor #1000 7th floor - BP-2023- 00630 8th floor - BP-2023- 00641 9th floor - BP-2023- 00646 Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Wales McLelland Construction Company (1988) Ltd | $3,000,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 2136 Qualicum Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($1,103,467.50) located in the basement. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2021-06100 (Laneway House) The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9827632 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed in basement 4- A/C unit proposed on second storey New build Secondary suite | Dod Construction Ltd | $1,103,468 |
| 2023-03-17 | 455 E Kent Av North Sunset |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to the ancillary office space in this existing storage warehouse with ancillary office in this existing commercial building. Renovation Commercial | VPAC Construction Group Ltd | $770,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 375 E 21ST Av Riley Park |
Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-03898 is completed. To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($711,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9962180 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in upper floor closet 4.\tBar sink located in not proposed. New build Secondary suite Demolition | Dryden Development Ltd | $711,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 2136 Qualicum Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a one storey laneway house building ($224,690) with an attached garage providing 3 parking spaces and one open parking pad, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9827632 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Dod Construction Ltd | $224,690 |
| 2023-03-17 | 888 Beach Av Downtown |
#2901 - 29th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite #2901 on the 29th floor in this existing mixed use commercial/ residential building on the site. Scope of work includes: - Re&Re kitchen and bathroom - New interior/partition walls - Remove the existing gas fireplace Note: - Separate mechanical permit is required for heat pump installation Renovation HVAC Plumbing | iD Design Consulting Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 212 Davie St Downtown |
Unit 1301- 13th Floor Interior alterations to renovate this dwelling unit #1301 on the 13th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Okay for DTI processing by J Zhang March 10, 2023. Renovation | no contractor listed | $175,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 707 W 20TH Av South Cambie |
To construct a new 2-car garage, which includes an addition of 19.62 square feet of floor area for a bumpout entry, at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling with secondary suite corner site. Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 126 Talisman Av Riley Park |
Exterior alterations to remove the covers over the patio and sunken patio and hot tub on the rear of this existing Single Detached House. Okay for DTI processing by J Zhang March 9, 2023. Renovation Pool or hot tub | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 2136 Qualicum Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Kingsman Excavating Ltd. Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 1120 E 7TH Av Mount Pleasant |
2nd floor Interior alteration to install a single maglock on the 2nd floor of this existing institutional (Vancouver Community College) building on this site. Letter of Decommission and Sequence of Operation provided OK for DTI as per City staff Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $6,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | 1925 W 2ND Av Kitsilano |
UNIT 403-4TH FLOOR Interior alteration to install a partition and door to demise the existing living room into another bedroom for unit #403 in this existing multiple dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. Cleared for planning as per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights.not Renovation | no contractor listed | $3,392 |
| 2023-03-17 | 3989 Dumfries St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
3983 Dumfries Street Interior alterations to this existing mixed use building on this site and change of use from General Office to Retail with ancillary beauty salon. Scope of work includes: 1) Removal of non structural partition walls and doors. 2) Removal of 1 toilet. 3) New paint. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,100 |
| 2023-03-17 | 4856 Slocan St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alteration to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing single family dwelling building and detached accessory building. Related to demo permit DB-2023-00020. QP: Tortlochan Sunar of MCA Environment Consulting Inc. Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-03-17 | 3469 Arbutus St Arbutus Ridge |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00750 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Deconstruction Permit: BP-2023-00930 QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-17 | 39 W 22ND Av Riley Park |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2022-04695 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Deconstruction Permit: BP-2022-04973 QP: BCQP Environmental Inc. (www.BCQP.ca) Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-16 | 2633 Nootka St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant occuyping the entire building in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: selection remove/construct partition walls/doors on all 4 floors, new finishes, ceiling work, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Fortinet Technologies Canada Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $3,000,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 1133 Melville St Downtown |
8th floor - #800 Interior alterations to provide a first tenant improvement for a new multi floor office tenant on the 8th floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: full floor tenant fit out to shell space. New walls, doors, millwork, finishes, kitchen/Lunch room for new layout. Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinklers, HVAC to suit. REVISION #1: interior layout changes. June 11, 2023 mlh TENANT: Fluor Canada Ltd. *Tenant occupies 7th to 10th floors - reception on the 10th floor #1000 7th floor - BP-2023- 00630 9th floor - BP-2023-00646 10th floor- BP-2023- 00649 Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Wales McLelland Construction Company (1988) Ltd | $3,000,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 1133 Melville St Downtown |
7th floor - #700 Interior alterations to provide a first tenant improvement for a new multi floor office tenant on the 7th floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: full floor tenant fit out to shell space. New walls, doors, millwork, finishes, staff kitchen/coffee bar for new layout. Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinklers, HVAC to suit. REVISION #1 1) Adjustment of raised ceiling cove and casework added in kitchen. 2) Double up wall for TV in the meeting room. 3) Added a print/copy area beside the open office. 4) Widened cove and to cover up bulkheads with Gypsum Wall Board. 5) Removed closet off from the electrical room. 6) Removed T-Bar from ceiling and replaced with Gypsum Wall Board. July 18, 2023 mlh *Tenant occupies 7th to 10th floors - reception on the 10th floor #1000 8th floor - BP-2023- 00641 9th floor - BP-2023- 00646 10th floor- BP-2023- 00649 Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Wales McLelland Construction Company (1988) Ltd | $3,000,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 3533 W 39TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($904,850.00) located in the basement with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from Mayfair Avenue. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-04429 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB478260 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 | KRL Construction Ltd | $904,850 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2975 E 42ND Av Killarney |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites ($837,500.00) located in the basement, with a detached accessory building (2 car garage) and 2 surface parking spaces at the rear providing total 4 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 registered at the Land Title Office under CB274898 2. A/C units proposed in the rear yard 3. No bar sinks proposed New build Secondary suite | Trans Pacific Homes Inc | $837,500 |
| 2023-03-16 | 1982 Venables St Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($679,000) with a detached accessory building (2 car garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 2x13D 2.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear and front yard, Interior component located in crawl space - removed - Revision #2 / half storey closet New build | Grand Van Homes Inc | $679,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 128 W Pender St Downtown |
Exterior and interior alterations to repair the areaway structure underneath the sidewalk on Pender St at this existing Vancouver Heritage A and Municipally Designated Heritage M commercial building. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $635,500 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2680 E 7TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
2.5 FD To construct a 2 and a half storey, two-family dwelling ($633,000) with a 2 car detached accessory building (garage) and an at grade parking pad, at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to 2x NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in 1/2 storey closet 2.\tNo bar sink proposed New build | Rexler Homes & Construction Ltd | $633,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 3137 W Broadway Kitsilano |
3139 Interior alterations to provide first TI to this existing Retail space (retail limited food) for a new tenant in this mixed use building on this site. New Tenant: Oakberry Ok for field review as per City staff: - This building is sprinklered. A separate sprinkler permit is required for related work. Renovation Commercial | Concrete Cashmere Ltd | $235,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 3273 Parker St Hastings-Sunrise |
CF-2022-000487 To alter the exterior and interior of this existing unsprinklered two-storey building and to change the use from one-family dwelling to one-family dwelling with secondary suite. Scope of work includes: renovation to the kitchen, master bedroom closet, washer/dryer and bathrooms and removing interior walls on the upper floor, and renovation of the main floor to provide the a suite, and converting the carport to an attached garage at the rear elevation. Includes infilling a window on the west elevation and door on the east elevation and adding a new door to the secondary suite at the rear. Relocation of plumbing fixtures and addition of 2 fixtures (a 3-pc washroom changing into a 5-pc washroom), and a second set of washer/dryer. Cover at front entrance and new guards at front balcony to be validated. Over height fences (pergolas) and arbour encroachment to be removed. OK for field review as per City staff: Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed Plumbing | Triple Glee Construction Ltd | $100,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 1460 Barclay St West End |
Interior alterations to infill the pool to create a gym at the ground level of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: - Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016). Renovation Pool or hot tub | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2975 E 42ND Av Killarney |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Bhullar Excavating and Demolition [contact removed] Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2680 E 7TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Building Permit for DB-2022-04692 2.5 FD Demo Contractor: Onkar Singh Kular - GNA Contracting Ltd. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 906 E 64TH Av Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2750 E 5TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2022-03948 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. - Ramin Hamidnejad ** subject to be lapsed Mar 10, 2024. Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-16 | 6485 Manitoba St Oakridge |
S&A Building Permit for DB-2022-02314 *****PC TO HOLD PERMIT UNTIL DP/BP ARE ISSUABLE****** Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-03-16 | 6485 Manitoba St Oakridge |
S&A Building Permit for DB-2022-02313 *****PC TO HOLD PERMIT UNTIL DP/BP ARE ISSUABLE****** Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-03-16 | 6485 Manitoba St Oakridge |
S&A Building Permit for DB-2022-02312 *****PC TO HOLD PERMIT UNTIL DP/BP ARE ISSUABLE****** Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-03-16 | 1611 W 62ND Av Marpole |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-00198 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. - Ramin Hamidnejad Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 658 Homer St Downtown |
Office floor tenant improvement on portion of Levels 7 and 8. Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust systems to NFPA 96 Rev #1: to update locations of the existing 1 hr rated fire separations on Level 7 and 8. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,050,685 |
| 2023-03-15 | 523 E 11TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To relocate, add to and convert this existing Two-Family Character Dwelling to a 3-storey Multiple Conversion Dwelling (Building 1) containing two dwelling units and, to construct a 2-storey Infill One-Family Dwelling (Building 2) with an attached one-car garage and an electrical room at the rear of the site, providing two at grade surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2022-02847 for Infill building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2022. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $950,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 4508 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($609,400) located in the basement with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-03591 is completed. Note: Covenant to be registered prior to sheathing inspection. 1- No strata titling permitted 2- No Bar sink proposed 3- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite Demolition | Solaris Properties Inc | $609,400 |
| 2023-03-15 | 4891 Collingwood St Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a two storey Infill One-Family Dwelling (Building 2) with an attached 1-car garage, storage and mechanical room and one surface parking space on the West portion of this site, having vehicular access from the lane. - Related to DP-2021-01015. See BP-2021-05437 for the front principal building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2022. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: - Infill is for rental only and entire parking garage, storage and mechanical room serve the infill building only. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $400,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 523 E 11TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To construct a 2-storey Infill One-Family Dwelling (Building 2) residential building with an attached one-car garage, attached electrical closet and providing two surface parking spaces, at the rear of the site and having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2022-02846 for character building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2022. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 2466 E 41ST Av Victoria-Fraserview |
2466 E 41st Ave Exterior and Interior alterations for this existing Single Detached 2-storey house with basement. The DBI, Jenn Goodlad, performed site inspection prior to issuance to confirm scope of work to be covered in this permit application. Confirmed scope of work: Scope of work includes: 1) Enclosing the front covered porch into habitable floor area and constructing a new 3'11 by 7'6" landing at the front of the building. 2) New 8'6" by 23'6" deck at the rear (199.75sf) 3) Temporary 1 car gravel parking space to be provided at rear. Portion of parking is located at lane dedication area and property. Parking at this location is temporary in nature until lane has been dedicated. 4) Gutting the entire inside of the house and replacing all insulation, vapour barrier and drywall on ceiling and interior and exterior walls, replacing all windows, re-building the interior stairs (to conform with 2019 VBBL), replacing the soffit, gutters and downspouts, and installing Hardie Plank siding. Revision 1: South exterior stair configuration change and rear sunken patio updated. Sidewalk changed to 2'x2' slabs and permeability calc updated accordingly. No change in work value. Mechanical permit possibly required, depending on heating system proposed Exterior window trims to be proposed and approved. Related to CF:2022-004053 ReUP Upgrade (Required 4pts Proposed 5pts) Minor air sealing - Target 10% ACH improvement Attic insulation - If < R12 increase to R28, If >R12, increase to R40 Windows (2pts) - Replace 3 existing units with Energy Star USI < 1.22W/m2K Doors: - Replace two exterior doors, at least one achieving a USI < 1.64 W/m2K Renovation Deck Windows HVAC | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 6928 Adera St Kerrisdale |
Exterior and interior alterations for fire damage repairs and renovate this existing Single Detached House. Renovation | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 1067 W Cordova St Downtown |
Interior alterations: Interior alterations to the 7th floor (#700) elevator lobby and reception area, and to reinstate the interconnected convenience stair door at 7th floor of this existing office building on this site. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $190,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 3831 W 2ND Av West Point Grey |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing single detached house including adding two new plumbing fixtures. Scope of work includes the removal of an unapproved interior wall in the cellar. OK for Field Review as per City staff: Renovation Plumbing | Marino General Contracting Ltd | $150,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 510 W Georgia St Downtown |
#2300 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to an existing office tenant on the 21st floor (#2300) in this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Alterations to 2 existing office cubicles, construct non-load bearing partition wall, relocate existing furniture and reposition of one existing light fixture. NOTE: Reception on this floor (#2300). 23rd & 24th floors (#2300) are interconnected by an internal stairway occupied by a single tenant. TENANT: TELUS Communications Inc Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 1448 Commercial Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alterations and a change of use from Office (Travel Agency) to Beauty and Wellness to provide improvements for a new tenant at 1428 Commercial Drive on the ground floor of this mixed-use building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 255 W 49TH Av Oakridge |
207 W 49th To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1942) on this site. DEMO Contractor: Westgate Pacific Construction Ltd 75% recycling requirement Related to: DP-2020-00922 BP-2021-05636 Note: "Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver." The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. Demolition | TX Contracting Ltd | $27,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 2219 E 1ST Av Grandview-Woodland |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Baghail Bhullar [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 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 4891 Collingwood St Dunbar-Southlands |
Exterior alterations to existing Character One-Family Dwelling (Building 1) to reduce depth of exterior rear deck by 1'-6" to suit the spatial separation requirements of the new Infill One-Family Dwelling (Building 2) at the rear of the site. - Related to DP-2021-01015. See BP-2022-05171 for new infill building. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2022. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: - No interior alterations proposed in the main building and infill is for rental only. Main building is subject to fully VBBL upgrades if stratification is contemplated in the future. Renovation Deck | no contractor listed | $2,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | 3942 W 19TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00072 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. / Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar Demolition permit: BP-2023-00227 Demolition | G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 3387 E 28TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
* withdrawn permit per owner / applicant * Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 139 W 47TH Av Oakridge |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2022-05381 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc / Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar Demolition permit: BP-2022-05613 Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 4588 W 1ST Av West Point Grey |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00069 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kurt McInnes / Odin's Eye Inspections Demolition permit: BP-2023-00395 Demolition | Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 4327 Atlin St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2023-00147 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: KINETIC OHS SERVICES LTD / Harvey Wong Demolition permit: BP-2023-00444 Demolition | Ajac Construction & Excavation Inc | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 6906 Fleming St Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2022-05422 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Environmental Inc / Peter R Van Bakel Demolition permit: BP-2023-00061 Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 360 E 24TH Av Riley Park |
* lapse of an application by the city * Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-03-15 | 2128 Qualicum Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2022-05460 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Ing. / Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar Demolition permit: DB-2023-00185 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 6976 Churchill St Kerrisdale |
To construct a 3 storey with cellar single detached house with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. *This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-00296 is completed. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. NOTE: To achieve the required FSR a floor space exclusion of 2% has been applied to this application as per section 10.15.1 of the district schedule, to accommodate improved building performance. 1. A/C unit located in rear yard 2. Bar sink located in lower floor game room New build Demolition | applicant withheld (individual) | $1,717,838 |
| 2023-03-14 | 1095 W Pender St Downtown |
#400 - 4th floor (demising into 2 units to be #430 #450) *see REV #3 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for an existing office space on the 4th floor (#400) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Remove select partitions, millwork, flooring, fixture/glazing, doors & frame. New double glass entry door, new partition walls, paint, millwork, create new hallway and electrical work. REVISION #1 Mar14/24 mk - Extend east corridor and relocate existing door into corridor wall - Demo existing (2) meeting rooms and make one larger meeting room - Demo existing large meeting room and patch and repair flooring/ceiling - New millwork reception desk REVISION #2 May 24/24 mk - Demise #400 (full floor) into 3 units. (410, #430 #450). - New corridors, lighting, ceiling grid, carpet, wall covering. - increase project value from $185,000.00 to $240,000.00 REVISION #3 - June 17/24 mk -Change scope to demise into 2 units (to be #430 & #450) Demising wall work between #410 & #430 transferred to BP-2024-01040. -changes to lighting layout and convert to LED -Change entry door from single to double for unit #430. -Scope of work to include TI work to unit #430. - Remove Ceiling work from scope for unit#450 only. - Increase project value from $240,000.00 to $265,000.00 Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $265,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 1450 W 6TH Av Fairview |
#904 - 1483 W 7th Avenue Interior alterations to unit #904 - 1483 W 7th Avenue of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: 1) Reconfiguration of the kitchen layout with a new kitchen Island. 2) Bathroom re & re for both bathrooms. Ok for field review as per City staff: E2 - Retrofit Path: 1 @ L2; L2 - HVAC - Replace washroom baseboard with in-floor radiant system Renovation HVAC | Maison D'Etre Design-Build Inc | $225,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 1260 E 63RD Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($182,312.50) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Entire building sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB214621 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | 653306 BC Ltd | $182,312 |
| 2023-03-14 | 5942 Clarendon St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($174,855) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, 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 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite | Ho Kin Construction Ltd | $174,855 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2727 Dundas St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($161.462.50) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, 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 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite | 1323412 BC Ltd | $161,462 |
| 2023-03-14 | 6450 Elgin St Sunset |
Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to the existing secondary suite at 6480 Elgin Street in the basement level of this existing single detached house with secondary suite at this existing building on site. Scope of work: - Install & removal of interior walls, kitchen & bathroom updates, plumbing fixtures & electrical work, new skylight, EV charger, and boiler. - Replace windows & add one additional window on South EL Note: - Exterior alterations are limited to the removal of one window on the west elevation in the basement and replacing with a larger window and opening. No other exterior alteration are proposed under BP-2023-00054. - Separate permit application and approvals are required for the construction of an accessory building at the rear This is not a sprinklered building Addressing Note: - 1055 E 49th Avenue - 1st & 2nd Storey - Principal Dwelling Unit - no work proposed - 6480 Elgin Street - Basement - Secondary suite REUP submitted as per City staff Renovation Basement Secondary suite Garage or shed Windows HVAC Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $75,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2708 Graveley St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a new detached one-car garage with attached workshop, thereby adding approximately 242.0 square feet in floor area, at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling site. Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 1967 Napier St Grandview-Woodland |
1967 Napier St Interior alterations to remove asbestos and hazardous materials from this existing church building on this site. o\tContractor and Owner are responsible for protecting street trees and private trees that are protected under The Protection of Trees Bylaw (if there are any) in proximity to any work per City staffion standards; all landscaping / street trees impacted by construction work to be made good (equal or better). o\tNo tree removals (private trees that are protected under the Protection of Trees Bylaw) are approved with this permit. o\tAny necessary pruning of trees to be done by an ISA certified arborist, if required with this permit. o\tNo heavy machinery or storage of materials or equipment permitted under the canopy dripline or within Critical Root Zone, whichever greater, of existing trees (street trees or private trees that are protected under The Protection of Trees Bylaw). o\tNo construction allowed within the Critical Root Zone of existing trees (street trees or private trees that are protected under The Protection of Trees Bylaw). OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 928 Beatty St Downtown |
Interior alterations and a change of use from Beauty Salon to Beauty and Wellness to provide improvements for a new tenant at 86 Smithe St on the ground floor of this mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes the reconfiguration of interior walls, new plumbing to suit and new lighting throughout. New Tenant: Luxuria Laser Spa OK for field review per City staff: - This building is sprinklered. A separate sprinkler permit is required for all related work. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 1320 Bute St West End |
#1404 - 14th floor Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to dwelling unit #1404 on the 14th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Renovation | CWorth Developments Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 1320 Bute St West End |
#404 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to dwelling unit #404 on the 4th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Renovation | CWorth Developments Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 4508 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000.00) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Demolition – Pre-1910 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials with 3 Tonnes of Wood Salvage Required Demolition | Vancouver Excavating and Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 5942 Clarendon St Victoria-Fraserview |
Exterior alterations to this existing One Family Dwelling (principle dwelling building) on this inside with lane site. Scope to Include: Removing a portion of the existing rear deck to achieve min. 16.08' separation between principal dwelling and the new laneway house. NOTE : The principle dwelling exterior rear deck reduction work to be completed prior to the Final inspection of the related Laneway House. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Renovation Secondary suite Deck | Ho Kin Construction Ltd | $6,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | 3041 Graveley St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-00122 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Consultants - Peter R. Van Bakel Demolition | BESTWAY EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION 2008 LTD | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 2250 E 1ST Av Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a new multifamily residential building ( Building 3) containing 5 dwelling units. Related to BP-2020-01736. This permit was reviewed under the VBBL 2019. This is Passive House project. 14-June-2022 - Stage 1 (Excavation and Shoring) issued. 13-Mar-2023 - Stage 2 (Foundation to grade, Str. only) issued. 21-Jul-2023 - Stage 3 (Full permit) issued. Revisions issued: 13-Mar-2023 - Revision #1 (tn) Changes to ESC drawings. 16-Sep-2025 - Revision #2 (tn) BP Revision after the DP-2024-00151 and DP-2025-00215. Revisions to A/S/M/E/CCD drawings. 11-Mar-2026 - Revision#3 (tn) New build | Matacan Construction Corp | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 2250 E 1ST Av Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a new multifamily residential building ( Building 4) containing 9 dwelling units. Related to BP-2020-01736. This permit was reviewed under the VBBL 2019. This is Passive House project. 14-June-2022 - Stage 1 (Excavation and Shoring) issued. 13-Mar-2023 - Stage 2 ( Foundation to grade, Str. only) issued. 21-Jul-2023 - Stage 3 ( Full permit) issued. New build | Matacan Construction Corp | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 3870 W 34TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2022-03659 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Harvey Wong Kinetic OHS CRSP, ROHT Demolition/ Deconstruction Permit: DB-2022-03922 Building Permit: DB-2022-03659 Demolition | MINHAS HOLDINGS INC | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 1436 E 1ST Av Grandview-Woodland |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2022-05365 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Environmental Inc. - Peter R. Van Bakel Demolition | Nihal Construction Ltd. | — |
| 2023-03-14 | 3565 Triumph St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2022-05590 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Environmental Inc. - Peter R. Van Bakel Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2023-03-13 | 1166 W Pender St Downtown |
To construct a 32-storey (34-storey Z&D) mixed-use building consisting of 1st to 3rd storeys - Restaurant Class 1 (shell) and office amenity uses, 4th to 32nd storeys - General Office use (shell only), Levels 33 & 34 - services rooms (not considered as storeys in VBBL), all over six levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from the lane. All tenant spaces require separate tenant improvement permits. This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511). Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 requirements. Radio Antenna System to be installed in this building. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1 - Excavation and Shoring - issued March 13, 2023 Revision 1 - Revised shoring drawings per City staff New build Renovation Commercial | EllisDon Corporation | $154,750,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 1260 E 63RD Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($703,002) located in the basement with 1 surface parking at the rear, having vehicular access from the lane. Entire building sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: As shown by an asterisk (*) on the building permit floor plans and/or elevations, exit protection is required to be provided in accordance with Articles 9.9.4.4., 9.9.4.6., and/or 9.37.2.8. of the 2019 VBBL.” Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB214621 2- No strata titling permitted 3- No Bar sink proposed 4- A/C unit proposed in the rear yard and second floor New build Secondary suite | 653306 BC Ltd | $703,002 |
| 2023-03-13 | 183 Terminal Av Downtown |
Level 3 to Level 11 Interior alterations to renovate the washrooms from Level 3 to Level 11 floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Eyford Construction Ltd | $350,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 1066 W Hastings St Downtown |
#800 - 8th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new full floor office tenant on the 8th floor (#800) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove/construct select partition walls, doors, new kitchenette, millwork, finishes, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Pretium Resources Inc. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Sun Capital Corporate Construction Inc | $300,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 4514 W 7TH Av West Point Grey |
Exterior and interior alterations for a new gable roof, interior layout modifications/stair reconfiguration and new cladding at this existing single detached dwelling on this site. Renovation Roofing | no contractor listed | $275,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 2771 E 27TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Case File CF-2021-012535 - Exterior and interior alterations to validate a crawlspace conversion to new cellar floor, slab, walls, windows, doors and finishes for a change of use of this existing two storey and cellar/crawlspace, Single Detached house to a Single Detached house with a secondary suite in the cellar on this inside with lane site. Renovation Basement Secondary suite Windows | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 705 Woodland Drive Grandview-Woodland |
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 40' x 35' and 2 - 20' x 18' tents for the Rumble theatre cabaret nights event at woodland park for a limited period of time expiring March 19th ,2023. Note: This application and associated documents were reviewed and approved under the current by-law (VBBL (2019) #12511). Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 1260 E 63RD Av Sunset |
Standard Demolition To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Rev#1: Demo Declaration – Power Excavating Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Power Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 6976 Churchill St Kerrisdale |
Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 5625 Rupert St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior alteration to reduce the impermeability, validate the cover on the deck, and storage shed under the deck at this existing one family dwelling building as per Board of Variance appeal No. Z35836. Renovation Deck Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $8,000 |
| 2023-03-13 | 1324 W 58TH Av Marpole |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2022-05523 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Deconstruction Permit: BP-2023-00472 QP: MBC Group Demolition | B. Anderlini Excavating Inc | — |