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Vancouver building permits, week of 18 September 2023
The City of Vancouver issued 83 building permits between 18 and 24 September 2023, worth $55.5M in all. Renovation led with 49 permits, then demolition with 17 and new build with 16. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 49 | |
| Demolition | 17 | |
| New build | 16 | |
| Solar | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-22 | 2268 E Broadway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 6-storey residential building consisting of: 1st to 6th storeys - 54 dwelling units; Amenity Room on Level 1 Roof - outdoor common amenity + private roof decks all over 2 levels of underground parking accessed from lane. *This permit has been reviewed under the provisions of VBBL 2019.* **Radio antenna system is required.** STAGED CONSTRUCTION STAGE I: Excavation only, to the extent of not involving shoring (S.Yoo) ISSUED: Feb. 8, 2023 New build | Omicron Construction Ltd | $15,550,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 605 Robson St Downtown |
#600 - 6th floor (demise to #605 and #650) Interior alterations to demise #600 into two units to be #605 and #650 and to provide tenant improvements for a new Health Care Office in #650 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct new partition walls for reception and exam rooms for patients and office staff, new kitchenette, universal washroom, suspended ceiling, lighting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,200,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2998 W 22ND Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling ($1.082.063) with an attached garage provide 1 parking space. Additional 2 parking spaces with a detached accessory building (Laneway house) and 1 surface parking, at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from West 22nd Ave and the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Bar/Sink proposed 2- External mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Bill's Development Ltd | $1,082,064 |
| 2023-09-22 | 6650 Vivian St Killarney |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites ($980,250.00) located in the basement, 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 registered at the Land Title Office under CB855420 2. No strata titling permitted 3. External mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Jinye Development & Investment | $980,250 |
| 2023-09-22 | 555 W 8TH Av Fairview |
533 W 8th Ave Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Retail (Limited Food Service) at the existing Retail (Shell) unit 533 W 8th Ave on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display cases or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing frontages and windows so that the interior of the premises is visible at all times from the sidewalk First TI Related to OC: OC-2021-00525 OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Windows Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2277 W 41ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
CHANGE OF MAJOR OCCUPANCY. Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Restaurant (Group A2) in an existing retail limited food (Group E) CRU in this existing 1-storey commercial building. Separate Permits are required for outdoor patio. No work permitted over the Building Line. Scope of work includes Change of Major Occupancy, New accessible washroom and kitchen equipment. This project is considered a small suite minor renovation and a small suite change of major occupancy. Part 11 upgrade triggers F1, S1, N1, and A1 apply. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2475 York Av Kitsilano |
#103 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #103 on the upper parking and lower ground floor of this multiple dwelling unit on this site. REVISION#1: Change of Applicant from 1052296 BC Ltd DBA: Alair Homes to [name withheld]. Add Meypro Construction 2008 Ltd as Contractor. November 14, 2023 (EV) OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | Meypro Construction 2008 Ltd | $180,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 1095 W Pender St Downtown |
2nd Floor - Elevator Lobby Interior alterations to provide improvements to the elevator lobby of the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Remove existing ceiling millwork, fighter phone and wall scone. Replace entry doors for some tenants, new elevator surrounds, floor, wall finishes and electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 7449 Rupert St Killarney |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing Single Detached House building on this site. Scope of work includes kitchen renovations, re&re main bathroom and alter primary bath and closets. Infill existing windows and door at rear. Replace large window with french doors. New railing to stairs on main level. Renovation Windows Plumbing | no contractor listed | $85,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 501 Main St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing Designated Heritage Building on this site. Scope of work: - Installing a new security gate include the addition of a panic bar to the existing glazed storefront door. Existing door to remain in place with new exit hardware. - Related to AL-2023-00171. Ok for DB as per City staffbmitted. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 4950 Heather St South Cambie |
Interior alterations only to provide for a limited scope of work to provide for the demolition of the non-structural interior partitions, ceilings, and floorings on the Ground Floor at this existing Youville Residence Community Care Facility - Class B Building. Note: This permit is related to the larger scope of work that is being processing under DB-2022-02492 by Project Coordinator Wenman Ng. OK for Direct To Inspections (DTI) processing as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Commercial | Klondike Contracting Corporation | $65,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 800 W Pender St Downtown |
\t#1430 - 14th floor Interior alterations to this existing office space on the 14th floor (#1430) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove of walls and construction of new walls. Lighting and electrical work. New finishes. Ok for DTI as per City staff Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 708 E 28TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish by deconstruction this existing one single detached house (1949). This building has been assessed as being between 1910 and 1949 house and as of such 75% of the demolition material must be recycled. Note: 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. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. 1) 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. Documents to be uploaded directly to the online account. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. 2) 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. Demolition | Dallas Watt Demo Ltd | $24,285 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2955 W 22ND Av Arbutus Ridge |
Exterior and Interior alterations and to change the use from Single Detached Housed to Single Detached House with Secondary Suite at this existing building on this site. Scope of Work; - New entrance door, walls, plumbing and electrical, finishes, millwork, and flooring. Ok for Field Review as per City staff: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - 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 9.10.19.3 - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2 Upgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) - Ceiling height to be a min. 6ft 6" over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes - Dedicated 3'-0" wide firefighting access path with overhead clearance of 2m to be maintained at all times All unsafe guards and handrails to be upgraded to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2439 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – MBD Trucking Excavation 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 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | MBD Trucking Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2636 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
#214 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this dwelling unit #214 on the second floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to replace window to enclosed balcony with sliding doors. OK for DB per City staff Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 3320 E 44TH Av Killarney |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 6650 Vivian St Killarney |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2998 W 22ND Av Arbutus Ridge |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Metro Contracting Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | 153 E 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Exterior alterations to remove a partial wall on the south elevation of this commercial building on this site. REVISION#1: Add Guardrail details to plans. Increase in project cost to $4,000.00 (from $3,500.00). October 5, 2023 (EV) OK for DTI per City staff Renovation Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $4,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 609 Granville St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to replace the cooling tower on the roof top of this existing commercial building. NOTE: no changes to building envelope as the existing roof piping penetrations will be reused Renovation Roofing Commercial | Black & McDonald Limited | $1,042,400 |
| 2023-09-21 | 1505 Renfrew St Hastings-Sunrise |
Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2022-01812 is completed. To construct a 2 storey duplex with a lock-off unit located in the Basement ($800,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB815996 2.\tExternal Mechanical Unit Proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yard 3.\tBar sink located in basement Rec Room New build Secondary suite Demolition | Licon Construction Ltd | $800,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 959 E 35TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00534 and DP M/A DP-2023-00435 To construct a three-storey multi-dwelling Infill building containing one dwelling unit on the second storey and third storey and an ancillary residential unit on the first storey with and attached one car garage having vehicular access from 35th Avenue and to stratify the lot ($644,600) Building envelope and environmental separation as per Part 5 design: New build Secondary suite | Pitchfork Developments Ltd | $644,600 |
| 2023-09-21 | 959 E 35TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00534 and DP M/A DP-2023-00435 Interior and exterior alternation for a major renovation of this existing 2-storey Heritage “B” mixed-use building with an existing retail grocery unit [Group E] on the 1st storey and a one-dwelling unit (Group C) on the 2nd storey, and to convert to a new Shell CRU space (Group E) on the ground floor, with a portion converted to an attached 1-car garage, having vehicular access from the lane and a one-dwelling unit (Group C) on the 2nd storey; ($425,400) and to Stratify the lot. Building Envelope and Environmental Separation as per Part 5 design: Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $425,400 |
| 2023-09-21 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Exterior and interior alterations to install cooling units in the mechanical room on the 4th floor to supply the tenant on the 6th floor of this existing sprinklered commercial building. Scope of work includes new air intake louvers and new relief air louvers for condensing units Renovation Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $350,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 1463 E 62ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
**Withdraw permit application by the applicant** To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($208,547.50) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the rear 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 external mechanical unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $208,548 |
| 2023-09-21 | 4005 Vine St Arbutus Ridge |
#508 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #508 on the 5th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | Reid Developments Ltd | $120,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 1281 Hornby St Downtown |
#302 - 3rd floor (Tower A) Interior alterations to provide improvements for a first tenant improvement for a new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#302) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work; new steel stud/glass partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes, new HVAC ducting for 2 existing AC units, lighting. Electrical, & sprinklers to suit. Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial | Case Construction Ltd | $100,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 808 Nelson St Downtown |
#2202 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2202 on the 22nd floor of this mixed use building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 3630 Dundas St Hastings-Sunrise |
Exterior alterations only to provide for the installation of sixteen (16) flush mounted solar panels as Array A on the West portion of the existing gable roof, and for the installation of ten (10) flush mounted solar panels as Array B on the East portion of the existing gable roof, at this existing Single Detached House. OK for Direct To Inspections (DTI) processing as per City staff. Solar | no contractor listed | $29,752 |
| 2023-09-21 | 440 W 20TH Av Riley Park |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Akal Demolition & Excavating Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-21 | 999 W Broadway Fairview |
#400 - 4th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this new office tenant on the 4th floor (#400) of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Construct a new interior partition wall to subdivide the existing office room into two rooms TENANT: Dr [name withheld] ND Inc Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Bright Choice Construction Ltd | $6,500 |
| 2023-09-21 | 4876 Walden St Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-03108 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. - Tarlochan Sunar ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd | — |
| 2023-09-20 | 4007 W 19TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($705,775.00) with (Rev #1) 2 car garage and 1 parking pad, providing 3 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-01977 is completed. 1.\tCovenant to be registered prior to sheathing inspection 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tAs 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. 5.\tExternal mechanical unit – Ext. component located in rear yard, Int. component located on main floor New build Secondary suite Demolition | Vantac Management Ltd | $705,775 |
| 2023-09-20 | 885 Cambie St Downtown |
205 Smithe Street Interior alterations to this existing retail shell space to change the occupancy of the unit from a retail shell (E) to a health care office (Dental office). (D) Scope of work includes: 1) Install new interior finishes. 2) New plumbing work. 3) New electrical work. 4) Sprinkler alterations as required. This building is sprinklered Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Seasons Contracting Ltd | $700,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 177 E Hastings St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to install cooling system in this existing Municipally Designated 'M' Vancouver Heritage Register 'C' Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building (Maple Hotel) on this site. DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $666,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 101 E Hastings St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to install cooling system in this existing Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building (Irvine Hotel) on this site. DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $380,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 166 E Hastings St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to install cooling system in this existing Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building (Roosevelt Hotel) on this site. DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $340,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 7 W Hastings St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to install cooling system in this existing Municipally Designated 'M' Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building (Beacon Hotel) on this site. DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $310,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 215 E 33RD Av Riley Park |
Interior Alterations and Change of Major Occupancy/Use from Retail - Shell (Group E) to Restaurant - Class 1 (Low Occupant Load Group A2, to be classified as Group D) with subsidiary child play area for the new tenant, Playscape, in this suite on the ground floor of the 4-storey mixed-use building. Building Review Notes: - Maximum Occupant Load can not exceed 30 persons to be classified as Group D as per City staff.1.2.6, Division B of VBBL. - A permanent sign, with lettering not less than 50 mm high with a 12 mm stroke, indicating the lesser of the occupant load for the suite or 30 persons, shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite’s principal entrance. Mechanical Review Notes: 1. Class 5 Cooking Operations (No Hood): 2. Appliances are less than or equal to 6 kW (Cooking procedures producing significant grease laden vapours, or significant heat or steam are not permitted). *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Renovation Signage Commercial | Westcoast Dental Supplies Inc | $300,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 1200 Burrard St Downtown |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the new tenant at this existing Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2) unit on the ground floor of the mixed use building. Scope of work includes installation of new kitchen equipment, exhaust hood, interior partitions, seating areas and finishes. Exterior scope includes installation of new rooftop exhaust fan and screen. Building Review Notes: - Proposed occupant load is 100 persons (interior 56, staff 12 and future patio 32). Maximum occupant load cannot exceed 100 persons plus staff due to washroom capacity restriction. - Patio requires a separate DP & BP. - Rooftop screen for the exhaust fan is supported as per City staff: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 3379 Price St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($241,250.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' North Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D (Rev. #1) updated Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant not required with existing house 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. No external mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | RICHTOWN CONSTRUCTION LTD | $241,250 |
| 2023-09-20 | 2388 Semlin Drive Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house blding ($147,4755.50) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the rear 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tExternal mechanical unit – Exterior component located in Rear yard, Interior component located in bedroom New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $147,478 |
| 2023-09-20 | 166 W 16TH Av Riley Park |
Interior alterations to renovate this dwelling unit 170 W 16th Ave on the in this existing Multiple Dwelling building (4 units) on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation | J B Herron Homes | $120,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 1200 W 73RD Av Marpole |
14th floor - elevator lobby and corridor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the elevator lobby and corridor on the 14th floor of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove and replace cosmetic finishes including flooring, wall coverings, ceilings and door finishes. *DBI to determine if a Special Sprinkler Permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $100,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 804 W 23RD Av South Cambie |
To validate interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing single detached house on this site. Scope of Work: Removal of partition walls, new partition walls, new doors, new fixtures, and to validate access stair to attic and addition of floor area in the attic DBI to determine if structural plans are required REUP submitted by Gurmukh Singh Related to CF-2021-011232 Renovation | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 2659 E 7TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To alter the landscaping in the rear yard of this existing one-family dwelling building. Scope of work includes removal of a retaining wall and installation of a new tiered retaining wall. Tree Protection Barriers: Attached to this email is the approved Tree Protection Plan. Tree Protection Barriers must remain in place according to the attached plan until final inspection. If access into a Tree Protection zone is needed, an ISA Certified Arborist must be present to supervise. Construction access is to be from the lane only to ensure protection of the city tree and other trees at the front (south end) of the property. Renovation | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 7668 Main St 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 | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 4007 W 19TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Green Demo 75% 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) Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permit DB-2023-01582 has been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-01977. Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Company Name: Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd (Contact Name: Di Wu) [contact removed] ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 402 W Pender St Downtown |
#509 - 5th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing office for a new office tenant on the 5th floor (#509) of this existing Vancouver Heritage B designated commercial building. Scope of work: Remove the existing sliding door and infill the wall. Remove/replace damaged ceiling tiles, remove partial wall for new door opening and new roller blind shades. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2023-09-20 | 3379 Price St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior alterations to this existing Single Detached House (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 | RICHTOWN CONSTRUCTION LTD | $800 |
| 2023-09-20 | 708 E 28TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage & Abatement Permit work only for Demo permit (BP-2023-01469) to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. 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 existing single detached house. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. QP: Harvey Wong, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd/[contact removed] Related to Demolition permit: BP-2023-01469 Notes: * Work under this permit is limited to salvage and abatement. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building * A survey for hazardous materials must be completed prior to any salvage work. * No salvage or abatement work shall commence until a copy of the Construction Safety Plan is posted on site in compliance with the Vancouver Building By-Law Demolition | Dallas Watt Demo Ltd | — |
| 2023-09-19 | 1888 York Av Kitsilano |
Exterior alterations only to the building envelope on this 8 storey multi-dwelling building (Group C) with 2 levels of underground parking being accessed from York Avenue. Scope of work includes: Building envelope remediation, including replacement of the following: exterior walls sheathing, cladding and cladding accessories, windows and doors, sliding doors. New balcony and deck membrane installation. Building envelope and environmental separation as per Part 5 design: Renovation Deck Windows | Renewal Construction Inc | $3,790,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 1133 Melville St Downtown |
#1600 - 16th floor Interior alterations to demise #1600 into two units to be #1600 and #1650 and to provide first tenant improvements for a new office tenant in #1600 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct demising walls and complete tenant fit out including new partition walls, doors, finishes, millwork, lighting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Plenty of Fish Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd | $2,059,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2558 E 5TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with 2 secondary suites located in the Basement ($885,807.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 2 open parking at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 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. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB357961-CB357962 2. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear, Interior component located in upper New build Secondary suite | Mastercraft Development Ltd | $885,808 |
| 2023-09-19 | 4480 Oak St South Cambie |
To alter the exterior of this existing heath care facility and research building to rehabilitate an existing curtain wall and sloped roofs, to install a standing seam metal roof over the existing spandrel roof, and to remove and reinstall spandrel glass on the vertical curtain wall. OK for DB as per City staff. Energy Upgrade Exempt: Site/External Alterations Renovation Roofing Commercial | Etro Construction Limited | $400,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 415 E 64TH Av Sunset |
In accordance with Board of Variance Appeal No. Z36028 dated April 11 2023 thereby permitting the construction of a 2 storey laneway house building ($248,250.00) on this flowing artesian site, with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' North Lane and relaxing the Site Coverage. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant not required with existing house 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. No external mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Golden Fortune Construction Ltd | $248,250 |
| 2023-09-19 | 798 W 66TH Av Marpole |
***Cancel permit requested by applicant and owner*** To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($189,500.00) 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 CB711130 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tExternal mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Solplan Development Group | $189,500 |
| 2023-09-19 | 1949 Beach Av West End |
#405 - 4th floor Interior alterations to renovate this dwelling unit #405 on the 4th floor of this existing Multiple Dwelling Building on this site. REVISION#1: Change of contractor from Versailles Building & Design to AETHOS CONSTRUCTION LTD. December 18, 2023 (EV) REVISION#2: To reconfigure the kitchen and extend the drop ceiling to 7'-5" & 8'-3" ceiling height. October 30, 2024 (EV) OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation | AETHOS CONSTRUCTION LTD. | $150,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 3875 Inverness St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior and interior alterations to change the use from single detached house with secondary suite to a single detached house and to validate a rear balcony REUP submitted by Matt Steer Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2506 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
2506 W 7th Structural upgrades to principle house on lot with single detached house w/secondary suite and infill dwelling, required for strata conversion. Scope of work includes construction of new sections of wood shear walls on basement and main floors of principle dwelling. In lieu of S4 upgrade, the building will be upgrade to CBO's accepted level. Exterior finishes replacement due to the structural upgrade will need to maintain the same original colour and material. Sched A: Vipul Chauhan [contact removed] Sched B Arch: Vipul Chauhan [contact removed] Sched B structural: Dragan Todorovic [contact removed] Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 1638 E Broadway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
#201 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for an existing full floor office tenant on the 2nd floor (#201) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: to remove 1 interior partition wall in meeting room and a portion of partition wall in staffroom . Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $36,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 1130 W Pender St Downtown |
#1101 - 11th Floor (suite to change to #1120) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing general office on the 11th floor (#1101) of this existing commercial building. Scope of Work: Demolish select full height partitions, construct new non-load bearing wall to underside of t-bar, relocate interior glass wall and door, new carpet, paint and sprinkler work. NOTE: Future application will use #1120 to match with addressing note Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2558 E 5TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration – Mastercraft Development Ltd. (Mike Chang [contact removed]) Demolition | Mastercraft Development Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | 4650 Gothard St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-03246 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd. - Xiaoqiang Yang ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | WEST DEMOLITION SERVICE LTD | — |
| 2023-09-19 | 6757 Rupert St Killarney |
Salvage and abatement permit only forDB-2023-03100 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd (Xiaoqiang (David) Yang) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | LC Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2023-09-19 | 257 E 19TH Av Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-02755 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. - Tarlochan Sunar ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2023-09-19 | 3684 Lougheed Highway 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 commercial building. QP: Baraa Habash - Coast BC Hazmat Inspections Inc. Related Demolition Permit: BP-2022-05178 Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2023-09-19 | 3157 W 33RD Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-02993 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 (Harvey Wong) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Canstone Development Ltd | — |
| 2023-09-19 | 2132 E 32ND Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior and interior alterations to restore the secondary suite due to fire damage on the ground floor of this existing Single Detached House with a Secondary Suite on this site. Related to IA-2023-00018 Note: Renovation Secondary suite | SSSH Developments Inc | — |
| 2023-09-18 | 539 W 28TH Av South Cambie |
This permit has been issued for all site work and below grade facilities, including one level of common underground parking for this proposed development: To construct a new 4-storey multiple dwelling building consisting of 4 townhouses with total 21 dwelling units (2 dwelling units in Building 1, 5 dwelling units in Building 2, and 7 dwelling units in each of Building 3 and Building 4), all over one level of parkade on the first storey with bike rooms, service rooms, and garbage room having vehicular access lane. Note: The storage garage is on the first storey due to the sloping site and not a separate building, so the entire project is one 4-storey building. New build | Kindred Construction Ltd | $17,036,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 798 W 66TH Av Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($829,175.00) located in the basement and an open parking pad at the rear, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-00543 is completed. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB711130 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tExternal mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite Demolition | Solplan Development Group | $829,175 |
| 2023-09-18 | 1248 E 11TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two lock off units ($785,000) located in the basement, with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB327909 2. No strata titling permitted Revision #1 3. Heat pump external unit in front yard and internal unit inside closet upper floor proposed 4. No Bar sinks proposed New build | Rava Homes Inc | $785,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 4900 Cartier St Shaughnessy |
#54 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #54 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 3157 W 34TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($231,692.50) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: HRV required. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be 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 CB731876 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | Vanvy Construction Limited | $231,692 |
| 2023-09-18 | 3550 E 49TH Av Killarney |
Interior alterations to renovate this existing dwelling unit (3 storeys) in this existing Multiple Dwelling building - building 21 OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation | Comfort Development Ltd | $70,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 6276 Balsam St Kerrisdale |
Exterior alterations to replace roofing materials, sidings and windows in this existing Single Detached House. Renovation Windows Roofing | no contractor listed | $55,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 6250 Fraser St Sunset |
Interior alterations to provide improvements and change of use from Retail Store to Beauty and Wellness Centre of this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work: doors and walls removal, new doors and walls, electrical and plumbing work, and validate kitchen equipment removal. New Tenant: Nacre Nails Ltd.(Dinh Toan Do) [contact removed] OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 609 Granville St Downtown |
#340 - 3rd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#340) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Demolish/construct partition wall, new kitchen pantry and closet, millwork, new dishwasher, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: First Insurance Funding Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Central West Project Management Inc. | $35,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 3019 Point Grey Road Kitsilano |
Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 872 E 49TH Av Sunset |
CF-2022-004826 Exterior and interior alterations to change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with Secondary Suite. The scope includes to remove the unauthorized rear deck and cover and restore it to 4'x8' landing on the 2nd floor per the original approval. Ok for field review per City staff: - This building is sprinklered. - No strata-titling will be permitted. - 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 in hallways serving sleeping units on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. - Dedicated 3'-0" wide firefighting access path with overhead clearance of 2m to be maintained at all times. - Headroom to be minimum 1950mm over 80% of the suite area and all egress routes. Renovation Secondary suite Deck Windows | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 602 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
exterior alterations to change the use of a portion of the outdoor seating area to two (2) parking spaces and reconfigure the exit stairs for the existing Restaurant Class-1 use, in this two-storey plus basement commercial Municipally Designated Heritage building, (Vancouver Heritage Register [M]), on this site. Related to DPs: DP-2023-00626 (MA to DP-2023-00326 ) DP-2023-00326 field review per City staff Renovation Commercial | Final Choice Construction Inc | $10,000 |
| 2023-09-18 | 1836 E 52ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2023-03097 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EMTEC Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc (Jereld Salazar) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | GWI Development LTD | — |