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Vancouver building permits, week of 25 March 2024
The City of Vancouver issued 72 building permits between 25 and 31 March 2024, worth $21.4M in all. Renovation led with 33 permits, then new build with 21 and demolition with 14. Downtown and Hastings-Sunrise were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 33 | |
| New build | 21 | |
| Demolition | 14 | |
| Solar | 1 | |
| Commercial | 1 | |
| Addition | 1 | |
| Electrical | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 | 1925 Main St Mount Pleasant |
Interior Alterations and Change of Use from Office (Group D) to Fitness Centre (Group A2 - Low Occupant Load to be classified as Group D per City staff.1.2.6.) for new class-2 fitness centre in the existing one -storey plus mezzanine commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes interior fit-out, adding 2 washroom stalls, accessible shower and weights racks. Notes: - 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 as per City staff.1.2.6.(3). - Weight racks shall be seismic restrained. - Contractor to have valid Vancouver or inter-municipal business license. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Revision#1, May 4, 2024 - J. Chen - Delete one washroom and modify washroom dimensions and door swing. Maximum occupant load is still 30 persons. Revision #2, Jun 13, 2024 - J. Chen - Chang shower room door swing. - Remove entrance gate. Renovation Plumbing Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $108,500 |
| 2024-03-28 | 4632 Langara Av West Point Grey |
***PART 5*** Interior alteration to provide improvements to this existing one family dwelling on the site, Work to include kitchen, bathroom renovations, new windows and doors to be replaced in existing location, heat pump installation. REVISION #1 - Related to DP-2024-00976 - Interior and exterior design changes to all levels - Reconstruction of the front entry stairs and rear mudroom area - New windows and RE & RE existing windows and skylights B.Wong - Jan 9/25 Revision #2: - To change the front porch and stairs - To change the rear sunken patio and stairs - To change the landscape retaining walls at the rear, side yard stairs and walkway - To change the wine cooler construction assemblies B.Wong - Aug 1/25 REVISION #3: - To repair the front corner deck - To update the lower floor layout - To add an air handler to the 2nd & 3rd floor - To update construction assemblies. Some additional spray foam B.Wong - Mar 11/26 Renovation Deck Windows HVAC Plumbing | Eyco Building Group Ltd | $1,155,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 7507 Ashburn St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($1,000,000) with 1 carport providing 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 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.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1161664 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard sunken patio, Interior component located in crawlspace 3.\tBar sink located in media room New build Secondary suite | Gill's Construction Ltd | $1,000,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 1045 E 39TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-04078 is completed. To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($900,000) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1102680 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo external mechanical unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 5.\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. 6.\tExternal mechanical unit – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in upper bedroom custom closet. 7.\tBar sink located in the basement recreation room New build Secondary suite Demolition | no contractor listed | $900,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2587 Venables St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey + basement single detached house ($790,000) with a retained accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane on this peat bog and soil liquefaction site. 1. No Strata Titling permitted 2. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in laundry room. 3. Bar sink located in Rec Room. New build | Gaijo Development Ltd. | $790,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 5838 Lancaster St Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with one secondary suite located in the Basement ($762,250) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the rear 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB940045 2.\tExterior Mechanical Unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor. 3.\tBar sink located in basement. New build Secondary suite | Kennon Construction Ltd | $762,250 |
| 2024-03-28 | 4756 Argyle St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2.5 storey duplex ($703,675.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yards, Interior component located in upper storey mechanical closets. New build | 0780981 BC LTD | $703,675 |
| 2024-03-28 | 4758 Argyle St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2.5 storey duplex ($703,675.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yards, Interior component located in upper storey mechanical closets. New build | 0780981 BC LTD | $703,675 |
| 2024-03-28 | 4748 Argyle St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2.5 storey duplex ($703,5667.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yards, Interior component located in upper storey mechanical closet. New build | 0780981 BC LTD | $703,668 |
| 2024-03-28 | 3136 W 14TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($530,750.00) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo Exterior Mechanical Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $530,750 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2450 E 53RD Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($430,000) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE, 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 CB430540 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Cam Frank Construction Ltd | $430,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 720 Jervis St West End |
Membrane repairs to the balconies of the seven dwelling units (#2806, #2906, #3006, #3106, #3206, #3306, #3406) in this existing multiple dwelling building (Building 2 - east tower) on this site Renovation | Allstar Waterproofing And Restoration Systems Ltd | $347,625 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2863 E 22ND Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($260,000) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD | $260,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 4192 Gladstone St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($250,000) 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 North side yard, Interior component located in upper floor New build Secondary suite | Liwa Enterprises Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 5838 Lancaster St Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($250,000) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the rear 20' Lane. Note: The entire building 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 CB940045 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Kennon Construction Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 3560 E 26TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($226,797.50) 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.\tNo external mechanical unit proposed 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D New build Secondary suite | ABC Drywall Ltd | $226,798 |
| 2024-03-28 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
#650 - 6th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this new office tenant on the 6th (#650) floor of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage 'B' building on site. Scope of work: Demolish existing partitions/doors of some private offices, kitchen island, reception desk, millwork and electrical work. TENANT: Prince Rupert Port Authority Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | CDC Construction Ltd | $186,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 488 Helmcken St Downtown |
To change the use from Retail Store (group E) to Print Shop (group D occupancy) and to validate previous changes done without permit (removal of non-loadbearing partition walls for a storage room and electrical closet), on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use (commercial/residential) building. Related to DP-2023-00739 which approves the change of use for limited period of time expiring November 25, 2025 unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 4755 Knight St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations to change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with Secondary suite and renovate the upper floor. Notes: - This building is not 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 on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. - 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 Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 1255 Pendrell St West End |
#1503 Interior alterations to provide improvements in unit #1503 on the 15th floor to do bathroom and kitchen renovation in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation | Solid General Contractors Inc | $30,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2716 W 10TH Av Kitsilano |
Exterior alterations to provide for the installation of twenty five (25) flush mounted solar panels on the west portion of this existing sloped roof at this existing Single Detached House. OK for Direct To Inspections (DTI) as per City staff. Solar | Haven Solar Inc | $24,300 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2578 E Georgia St Hastings-Sunrise |
2578 E GEORGIA ST Interior and exterior alterations and change of use to add secondary suite to basement of existing single detached house on this site. Scope of work to include new drywall upgrades, new plumbing fixtures and electrical outlets to add secondary suite to basement, addition of one window at basement level, kitchen and washroom renovation to main floor. Ok for field review per City staff: - This building is not 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 on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. - 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 Renovation Basement Secondary suite Windows Plumbing Electrical | Cathay Services Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 3690 Cameron Av Kitsilano |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Nestworks Construction [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 | Nestworks Construction Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 5838 Lancaster St Killarney |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Ltd. (Nirmal Brar) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 7507 Ashburn St Victoria-Fraserview |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Declaration –Canadian Excavating Ltd. (Nirmal Singh Brar) [contact removed] Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-03-28 | 1455 Quebec St Downtown |
SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 50' x 45' on the second level of Science World for a limited period of time expiring November 30, 2024 BRB notes: Maximum occupant load: 220 persons Commercial | no contractor listed | $7,500 |
| 2024-03-28 | 1529 W 6TH Av Fairview |
#213 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing artist studio with residential dwelling unit #213 on the second floor of this existing Mixed use building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,700 |
| 2024-03-28 | 6461 Prince Edward St Sunset |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-01007 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 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2024-03-27 | 2250 Fraser St Mount Pleasant |
To alter the exterior of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of Work: -Replacing face-sealed aluminum siding with fully rain screened fiber cement siding. -new wall sheathing and sheathing membrane -Replace all original windows and balcony slider with new double-glazed units in addition to the replacement of the balcony membrane. -Replace low balcony wall with full height face mount railing with glass infill panel -Remove and replace outdoor stairs canopy with new -Replace interior common flooring -Replace Bathroom exhaust fans and parkade exhaust fan -update interior and exterior lights to LED -Replace outdated Entryphone panel. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. No ground disturbance. Addition Renovation Windows Plumbing | applicant withheld (individual) | $1,248,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 151 Athletes Way Mount Pleasant |
#601 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #601 on the 6th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Revision#1: To expand the excluded storage room, door removal at corridor, and expand the bedroom closet. Increase in project cost to $760,000.00. (from $750,000.00). September 9, 2024 (EV) Planning has no issue on the storage expansion as per City staff Renovation | Precisionwerkz Canada Inc | $760,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 262 W 18TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with an open parking space, at the rear providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- External mechanical unit proposed in rear yard New build | Blackfish Homes Ltd | $749,955 |
| 2024-03-27 | 2775 W 31ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,965) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 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) | $224,965 |
| 2024-03-27 | 3185 E 3RD Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($163,555) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking space, 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 | Jasvir Construction Ltd | $163,555 |
| 2024-03-27 | 200 Granville St Downtown |
#2700 - 27th floor (consolidating 2710 & #2750 & change to #2700) Interior alterations to this existing vacant full floor office spaces on the 27th floor (#2710 & #2750 to demolish all non load bearing partition walls and demising walls only in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove demising walls, partition walls, doors, finishes, ceiling, lighting to create shell space. * Separate permit(s) required for further improvements to this space. 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 | Reotech Construction Ltd | $65,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 105 W 3RD Av Mount Pleasant |
105 W 3rd Ave Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new wholesale Class A tenant in this existing Wholesale Class A building on this site. Scope of work includes removing walls and washrooms, and new partition walls, 2 washrooms. REVISION #1 - Revised washroom location. - Removed proposed kitchen. OK for field review as per City staff: Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 700 W Pender St Downtown |
Voluntary Fire Alarm Upgrade option 1 Scope of Work: - fire alarm renovation to interconnect the fire alarm system in 701 West Georgia building and 700 and 750 Pender building: - Provide fibre optic cable 12 string from 700 and 750 Pender to new DGP located in 701 W. Georgia Mezz. Level communication room. - Provide new remote annunciator panel in security office located in 701 W. Georgia mezz. Level security office. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 1166 Alberni St West End |
#1202 - 12th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this vacant office space on the 12th floor (#1202) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work; relocate kitchen sink, new millwork, new flooring. 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 | $30,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 578 W 61ST Av Marpole |
Interior alterations to the basement suite of this existing Single Detached House. Scope of work includes: - No work to be done on the main floors - Move around partition walls in the basement. - Non-habitable/Unconditioned proposed storage under the porch with interior access from the basement Renovation Basement Secondary suite | Blue Planet Home Ltd | $29,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 1972 Robson St West End |
#305 - 1972 ROBSON ST Interior alteration to provide bathroom renovation to unit #305 of existing strata building on this site. Scope of work to include replacing drywall and tile for new shower, new drywall on ceiling, replace fixtures and countertop. Ok for DTI per City staff Renovation | applicant withheld (individual) | $18,500 |
| 2024-03-27 | 3221 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Bhullar Excavating and Demolition Inc [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950: Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Bhullar Excavating and Demolition | $15,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 5761 Chester St Sunset |
Including the operational letter dated January 4, 2024, submitted by Navdeep Bains of Lovey's Little Angels Child Care, interior alterations to provide overnight childcare for a maximum of 8 children (major occupancy Group C) on the main floor of this existing Single Detached House on this site. Scope of work includes adding a new washer and dryer and installing emergency lighting on the main floor. Coordinated life safety fire inspection for childcare is required as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Development Permit is not required for this similar to family daycare as per City staff. 2. This proposal does not trigger building upgrades as per City staff. 3. Last approved use is Single Detached House; summer kitchen labeled on the main floor per BP-2027-01593. 4. This is a sprinklered building. Processed through CRC. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 8057 Laurel St Marpole |
8057 LAUREL ST Interior alterations to remove unapproved secondary suite and validate wwop on basement level of existing single detached house on this site. Scope of work to include validating a washroom addition (shown as rough-in on original approved plans), a bar sink, and minor layout change to bedroom all on the basement level. Ok for DTI per City staff----------- Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing | no contractor listed | $4,000 |
| 2024-03-27 | 5828 Granville St Oakridge |
Salvage & Abatement Permit for BP-2023-04683 To Demolish the existing Single Detached Home with Secondary Suite built in 1926. 75% Recycling and Re-use required re:DP-2023-00302/ BP-2023-04570 Demolition | MWL Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2024-03-27 | 5828 Granville St Oakridge |
Salvage & Abatement Permit for BP-2023-04682 To Demolish the existing Single Detached Home built in 1926. 75% Recycling and Re-use required re:DP-2023-00302/ BP-2023-04570 Demolition | MWL Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2024-03-27 | 5828 Granville St Oakridge |
Salvage & abatement Permit for BP-2023-04183 To Demolish the existing Single Detached Home built in 1926. 75% Recycling and Re-use required re:DP-2023-00302/ BP-2023-04570 Demolition | MWL Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2024-03-26 | 1438 Richards St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to provide rehabilitation of concrete coatings, localized sealant and localized concrete repairs to the exterior of the 33-storey multiple dwelling strata building on this site. OK for field review per City staff: Renovation | no contractor listed | $1,560,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 3315 W 10TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 2 storey + crawlspace duplex ($1,000,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in front and rear yards, Interior component located in crawlspaces. New build | Avestex Construction Corporation | $1,000,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 4575 Clancy Loranger Way Riley Park |
To locate 3 temporary structures on this site including an elevated walkway and canopy. The new facilities will connect to existing water and electricity located inside Nat Bailey Stadium. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. These are considered temporary buildings expiring, April 30th, 2026 unless extended by the Chief Building Official and Director of Planning. 2. Smoke alarms & strobe required. Revision #1- 2025-01-31- S.Le Extend permit for temporary buildings until April 30th, 2026. Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $844,741 |
| 2024-03-26 | 375 W 18TH Av Riley Park |
Exterior and interior alterations to add new side-facing dormers, change the interior layout on all floors, add new windows and doors on East elevations and to validate the existing nonconforming rear deck on the main floor for this existing single detached house on this inside with lanes site. The proposed building depth to 57.8', the existing and proposed West side yard to 2.3', and the overall floor space at 3035.86 sqft was reviewed and noted per City staff. Letter of support from the adjacent neighbors received and on file. Exterior alteration and new dormers approved by POD, Brett H., on October 16, 2023 The Entire Building to be Sprinklered to NFPA 13D Renovation Deck Windows | PGC Enterprises Ltd | $750,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2956 Venables St Hastings-Sunrise |
**NOTE: Tree barrier is under the DP Landscape Drawings** Demolition | Dallas Watt Demo Ltd | $639,400 |
| 2024-03-26 | 5149 Connaught Drive Shaughnessy |
Exterior and interior alterations to add approximately 499sf of additional floor area to the main floor above the attached garage and to change the use from a Single Detached House to a Single Detached House with Secondary Suite on this inside with lane site. Scope of work to include underpinning at the garage. Existing non-conforming attached garage with access from the street has been noted. Existing building is sprinklered. The secondary suite addition is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Reviewed by POD. Ben - Dec 12/23 Renovation Secondary suite | Nikari Homes Ltd | $500,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 3050 W 11TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($250,000.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE , to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant not required with existing house 2. No Strata titling permitted 3. No Heat pump proposed New build Secondary suite | High-Integrity Construction Ltd. | $250,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2633 Nootka St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Level 2 washrooms (* SEE Rev #1) Interior alterations alterations to provide improvements to the 1st and 2nd floor common washrooms in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove and replace plumbing fixtures, new partitions, finishes. Electrical, Mechanical/plumbing, Sprinklers, HVAC to suit. * REVISION #1 - Remove level 1 washroom renovation from scope of work. - District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $195,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 885 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#900 - 9th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing multi-floor office tenant on the 9th floor (#900) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Select demo to remove existing workstations and the planning room to have an open concept, new partition for First Aid room, repair walls, ceilings (including lobby and washrooms.) , floors, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work to suit. TENANT: Tetra Tech Canada Inc 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 | Aura Office Environments Inc | $194,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2785 W 24TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($161,000) 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 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. Mechanical unit proposed – Interior component located under stairs. New build Secondary suite | RJR Construction Management Ltd | $161,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 4480 Oak St South Cambie |
Exterior alterations only to provide for the installation of eight (8) antennas on the existing chimney stack at 76 Heather Street for Freedom Mobile at this existing Children’s & Womens Health Centre of British Columbia site. OK to install on the existing chimney stack as accepted by Ryan Dinh, February 23, 2024. OK for Direct To Inspections processing as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 885 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#800 - 8th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement for this existing multi-floor office tenant on the 8th floor (#800) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: select demo to remove existing workstations to have an open concept, repair ceiling (including lobby and washrooms) , electrical and sprinkler work to suit. TENANT: Tetra Tech Canada Inc 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 | Aura Office Environments Inc | $46,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 277 W 42ND Av Oakridge |
289 W 42nd Avenue To demolish to grade this existing Single Detached House (1949) including the detached garage on this site. Demolition Contractor: Garett Gilchrist of Fleck Contracting Ltd. Related to: DP-2022-00540: Response to Conditions BP-2023-01880: In Review Note: 1) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw with a recycling requirement of 75 percent of non-hazardous construction materials. 2)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. 3) 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 | Fleck Contracting Ltd | $43,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 885 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#1000 - 10th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing multi-floor office tenant on the 10th floor (#1000) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: decrease the size of a meeting room for larger access area to patio, new ceiling (including the lobby) and electrical and sprinkler work to suit. TENANT: Tetra Tech Canada Inc 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 HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Aura Office Environments Inc | $17,800 |
| 2024-03-26 | 3315 W 10TH Av Kitsilano |
To demolish the existing single detached house building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – East West Excavating 2022 LTD. - Jas Sidhu [contact removed] Demolition | East West Excavating 2022 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2587 Venables St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing single detached house 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 – JVT Excavating and Demolition LTD. - Sukhjinder Kang [contact removed] Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 445 E 60TH Av Sunset |
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 | UR Land Construction Ltd | $2,000 |
| 2024-03-26 | 1626 W 59TH Av Marpole |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-00894 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 ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | ON TIME EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | — |
| 2024-03-25 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
2901 E. Hastings St To demolish the washroom building and existing bleachers as a part of the PNE Amphitheatre project. Demo contractor: TBD after project is awarded via Tender QP: Arielle Connelly of R.J. & Associates Environmental Consulting Related to TP-2024-00021 DP-2023-00429 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. 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. 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 Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,000,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | 6821 Heather St Oakridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($500,500.00) with an attached 2 car garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB706852 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13R 4.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in main floor New build Secondary suite | 88 Homes Ltd | $500,500 |
| 2024-03-25 | 3481 Monmouth Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($260,000.00) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1. Covenant not required with existing house 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. No Heat pump proposed New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $260,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | 250 Howe St Downtown |
#1600 - 16th Floor (Common Washroom / Water Closet) Interior alterations to provide upgrades to the existing common washroom (men's/women's) of this existing general office on the 16th floor (#1600) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Demolish/upgrade existing fixtures, lighting, finish materials, millwork, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | 1190 Melville St Downtown |
#630 & #650 - 6th floor (demised from #630) Interior alterations to demise existing vacant office space on the 6th floor (unit #630) into two units (to be #630 & #650) and provide improvements to both units in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: demo/ construct partition walls, doors, drop ceiling, finishes, floors. Electrical, plumbing, sprinklers to suit. REVISION #1 -Aug. 15/24 mk elocate the kitchenette within the staff room, and reconfigure the entry closest. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | 2015 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
Exterior alterations for targeted building envelope repairs to north and east corner of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. cleared by Mehdi Einifar(POD) Renovation | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | 1166 Alberni St West End |
#1008 - 10th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing office unit #1008 on the 10th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation Commercial | Altek Construction Ltd | $51,000 |
| 2024-03-25 | 616 E 13TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Exterior, and interior alterations and adding floorspace to this existing single detached house with a secondary suite at 616 E 13th Ave. Scope of work to include removing wwop deck and utility room at the rear of the house and replacing them with a new deck and utility room. Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $15,600 |
| 2024-03-25 | 2250 Commercial Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alterations to renovate the two-storey dwelling unit #402 in this existing mixed use building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $12,000 |