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Vancouver building permits, week of 28 October 2024
The City of Vancouver issued 94 building permits between 28 October and 3 November 2024, worth $44.0M in all. Renovation led with 53 permits, then new build with 21 and demolition with 16. Downtown and Riley Park were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 53 | |
| New build | 21 | |
| Demolition | 16 | |
| Solar | 3 | |
| Commercial | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-03 | 330 E 36TH Av Riley Park |
Interior alterations only to install two medication rooms on the second and third floor of this existing VCH's Community Care Facility - Class B (Group B2) building, Little Mountain Place, on this site. Scope of work includes converting staff room (Room #262) on the 2nd floor and staff washroom (Room (#367) on the 3rd floor to medication rooms. Millwork, electrical and plumbing work are proposed. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $112,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 275 W 17TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a three-storey two-unit front building with five sparking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located on roof deck. New build | Vandwell Developments Inc | $1,100,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 5561 Lancaster St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($984,435.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-01516 is completed. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA9284128 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tAs shown by an asterisk (SPK*) 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 – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in 2nd floor. 6.\tBar sink located in basement New build Secondary suite Demolition | Triple Crown Homes Ltd. | $984,435 |
| 2024-11-01 | 275 W 17TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a Multiple Dwelling "Multiplex" with a two-storey two-unit rear building with five surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1. Mechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located on rear deck New build | Vandwell Developments Inc | $900,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 1851 E 41ST Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey single detached house with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($800,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2023-04531 is completed. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1660856 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tAs shown by an asterisk (SPK*) 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 – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in basement 6.\tBar sink located in basement. New build Secondary suite Demolition | Kara Holdings Ltd | $800,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 4257 Beatrice St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a Multiplex with a three-storey 2-unit front building. Related to DP-2024-00010 Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation | no contractor listed | $800,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 3323 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
Exterior and interior alterations to convert this existing Multiple Dwelling with 3 units to a Single Detached House and to construct a detached 21.67' x19.95' accessory building (two-car garage) to provide 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the rear lane on this inside with lane site. Scope of work includes new dormers, lowering the basement by underpinning and a new detached garage at the rear providing two parking spaces on this inside with lane site. Related to DP-2023-00460. Building to be sprinkled to NFPA 13D, as per City staff.10.15.4.(8) Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $750,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 234 W 3RD Av Mount Pleasant |
Overtime Requested Interior alterations and change of use and major occupancy from Manufacturing (Shell; group F2) to Food or Beverage Products Manufacturing Class B (group F2) with ancillary Restaurant Class 1 (group A2) and School - Arts and Self Improvement to provide improvements for a new tenant at 250 W 3rd Ave on the ground floor of this existing 4-storey commercial/industrial building on this site. Scope of work includes installation of three grease interceptors including one at the light industrial garbage room in Level P1 and extending the kitchen duct to the exterior grille at the rear. Note: As per Zoning and Development Bylaw, Restaurant is ancillary use. As per VBBL 2019, it is a separate major occupancy. Occupant Load at Restaurant = Max 55 persons (45 seats + 10 staff) Occupant Load at Manufacturing = Max 10 persons Renovation HVAC Commercial | N 5 Builds Ltd | $750,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 1851 E 41ST Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($300,000) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 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 registered at the Land Title Office under CB1660856 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 main floor. New build Secondary suite | Kara Holdings Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 1067 W Cordova St Downtown |
Unit #1100 - 1067 W CORDOVA ST (11th & 12th floors) Interior alteration to provide tenant improvement for this existing full floor office tenant on the 11th and 12th floors of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work to include changing phone room, small meeting room and one open workstation area into four single occupied offices on 11th and 12th floor, upgrade lighting and HVAC diffusers and venting. Note: these two floors have an existing interconnection. Sched A & Sched B - Arch: Walker Mckinley [contact removed] Sched B - Elec: Roger Dupuis [contact removed] Sched B - Mech: Eric Cresswell [contact removed] Renovation HVAC Commercial | Novacom Building Partners Ltd. | $136,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 3658 E 45TH Av Killarney |
Exterior Alterations to install 36 flush mounted solar panels to the sloped roofs of this 1987 era house. Solar | no contractor listed | $74,123 |
| 2024-11-01 | 4480 Oak St South Cambie |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to the biomed workshop on the 4th floor of Building 1 Shaughnessy Hospital on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $65,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 4341 Dunbar St Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to a Beauty and Wellness Center in this unit on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site Renovation Commercial | Kennix Development Group Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-11-01 | 3805 Windermere St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-03824 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Peter Van Bakel (BCQP Environmental Inc.) ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Jewel Mini Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2024-11-01 | 4257 Beatrice St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a two-storey Infill Single Detached House with a 1-car attached parking garage (Building 2), having access from the lane. Related to DP-2024-00010 Building Review Branch Notes: New build | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-10-31 | 4432 Crown St Dunbar-Southlands |
“This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-02788 is completed.” To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($1,035,167.50) with an open parking pad and attached 2 car garage, providing 3 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1179724 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in basement/upper floor 5.\tBar sink located in recreation room 6.\t“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 New build Secondary suite Demolition | Blue Planet Home Ltd | $1,035,168 |
| 2024-10-31 | 85 W 48TH Av Oakridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($500,000.00) 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 Note: 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 Mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Embark Homes LTD | $500,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4432 Crown St Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($367,212.5) 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 CB1179724 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 4.\tRev#1: Heat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in upper floor ceiling mounted New build Secondary suite | Blue Planet Home Ltd | $367,212 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3195 Granville St Fairview |
#08 - 1st storey Interior alterations to the ground level (unit #08) to change the use from Health Enhancement to Health Care office and provide improvements for a new tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: provide new walls, ceiling, modify HVAC duct work ,install new washrooms, electrical work, new lighting, 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 | applicant withheld (individual) | $250,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 431 Pacific St Downtown |
421 Pacific St Project Description: Interior alterations to provide improvements and change the use from Office, Group (D) to Animal Clinic, Group (D) at this existing mixed-use building on this site. OK for DB as per City staffhumn. A, Sept 26, 2024 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $215,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 789 W Pender St Downtown |
Interior alterations to change the use from locker rooms (storage) to fitness amenity room in the basement of this existing commercial building on this site. Fitness amenity room to be used by the tenants of this building only as per the operational letter from Nancy Westfall of Triovest dated August 6th. Scope of work includes new interior walls, plumbing, electrical, millwork, equipment, and finishes OK for the amenity space per City staff(POD) - Aug 26, 2024 Ok for field review as per City staffina J. - Aug 26, 2024 Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 8570 River Dist. Crossing Killarney |
Patio Permit in relation to DP-2022-00251. Work completed under BP-2022-01134. No further construction activities. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $137,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2770 Burrard St Fairview |
Exterior alteration to provide improvements to this existing multiple dwelling. Work to include: replacing the waterproofing membrane in targeted areas on top of the existing underground garage. Ok for field review as per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2628 Yew St Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to renovate this dwelling unit #302 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK to process as DTI as per City staff Renovation | Meypro Construction 2008 Ltd | $93,500 |
| 2024-10-31 | 188 E 49TH Av Sunset |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing limited retail food (E) tenant on the ground floor of this existing 6-storey mixed- use commercial/residential building on this site. Work to include new kitchen equipment for new kitchen, new interior walls, new finishes, electrical and plumbing upgrades. Note: Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $84,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2912 Granville St Fairview |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing 2-storey commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes replacing the existing cedar siding with newtechwood cladding on the west elevation and replace glazing on the east elevation. Notes: 1. Exterior work only. 2. No interior or electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $75,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2695 Granville St Fairview |
#306 - 3rd Floor Interior alteration to provide tenant improvements to this new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#306) of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work: Construct new glazing partition, reconfigure door location, new swing entry door, millwork, reception desk and electrical work. TENANT: Loewen Stronach & Co. 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 | $40,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 850 W Hastings St Downtown |
#900 - 9th floor Interior alterations to provide improvement for a new office tenant on the 9th floor (#900) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove 1 large boardroom & 1 office to create 3 open collaborative areas. New Lighting, power & data to suit. New exit signs. (Tenant also occupies the 8th floor) District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. Ok for Field Review per City staffwith 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 | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4432 Crown St Dunbar-Southlands |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) 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 – Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd (Di Wu) (xxx)-xxx-xxxx ***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. | $40,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1750 W 10TH Av Fairview |
#203 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the bathroom at dwelling unit #203 on the 2nd floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | Refine & Design Real Estate Inc | $35,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4543 W 12TH Av West Point Grey |
Exterior alterations to add a new deck at the rear of the main floor, with storage area under for this existing single detached house on this inside with lane site. Revision #1: 1. To retain existing sun deck. 2. To reduce floor area of below deck storage shed. Note: Renovation Deck Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $18,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1218 Quebec St Downtown |
Fire alarm upgrade to this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of Work: - Relocate Fire Alarm Control Panel to electrical closet - New conduit old panel to new panel location - Install new annunciator ***THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED UNDER THE REQUIREMENT OF VBBL 2019*** Building Review Branch Note: Renovation Electrical | Nightingale Electrical Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4257 Beatrice St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. QP provided by Peter R. Van Bakel (BCQP Environmental Inc. Tel: [contact removed]) Related to demolition permit BP-2024-02690. Issued Separately Related to : DP-2024-00010 Related to : BP-2024-02143 - Building 1 (2FD) Related to : BP-2024-02144 - Building 2 (1FD) Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-10-31 | 4516 Heather St South Cambie |
Salvage & Abatement Permit for DB-2022-05232 To demolish this single detached house to grade by deconstruction 75% recycling is required Ok for SIPs per City staff: "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 | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-10-30 | 3323 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide seismic upgrade of the existing Elementary School (Group A2) including removal and re-installation or replacement of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical elements. Demolition of existing structure (Block 4) noted on Key Plan sheet G0.04 under separate permit. Renovation Demolition HVAC Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $12,300,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1118 Maple St Kitsilano |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family ($1,500,000) with a detached accessory building (2 car garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tEntire building to be sprinklered 13D 3.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in cellar New build | Apple Barn Investments Ltd | $1,500,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1285 W Broadway Fairview |
#800 - 8th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 8th floor (#800) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: removing all existing partitions and finishes, installing new partitions and finishes to provide a complete remodeling. Electrical, Plumbing, mechanical and sprinklers to suit. REVISION #1 - updates to doors, walls, finishes, reduce ceiling demo scope, relocate partition at conference room, update ceiling and lighting types. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $1,000,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 168 W 22ND Av Riley Park |
2.0 LWH SA To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($851,317) with 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 | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $851,317 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1455 Quebec St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to install new Roof and curtain wall Solar PV system for this existing Vancouver Heritage Register 'A' museum building "Science World" on this existing site. 2019 VBBL Revision 1 - to change the CRP from A Shaklab to J Shaw effective May 27/25 Solar Commercial | no contractor listed | $753,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 4329 John St Riley Park |
2.0 LWH SA To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($584,458) 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 Heat Pump Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $584,458 |
| 2024-10-30 | 448 E 56TH Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($250,000.00) 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 Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in closet in second floor bedroom New build Secondary suite | Maplewest Homes Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1379 W 71ST Av Marpole |
To Demolish the 3 existing Multiple dwelling Buildings 1379, 1387 and 1397 W 71st Avenue on this site. S/A Required No Recycling required. Demolition Contractor: Di Wu of Apollo Excavating & Civil Works ltd. QP: Jereld Salazar of Emtek Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc. 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 | Apollo Excavating & Civil Works Ltd. | $200,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 2209 Graveley St Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to change the use of this existing Single Detached House to a Single Detached House with Secondary Suite on this inside with lane site. Scope of work includes providing a compliant firefighter access path and validating the rear deck. Address Note: #1 - 2209 Graveley St – One Family Dwelling (1st & 2nd floor) #2 - 2209 Graveley St - Secondary Suite (basement) Address and suite numbers assigned as per approved plans for Fire and Emergency response. The address numbers are to be posted on the building to be visible from the street and the suite numbers are to be posted at the suite entries in accordance with the Building By-law prior to final inspection. NOTE: Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $126,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 168 E Pender St Downtown |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing storefront heritage C building on this site. Scope of work: new exterior doors, glazing, cladding, roller shutter, remove interior walls, relocate non-structural , and electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Axiom Builders Inc | $75,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 56 E 48TH Av Sunset |
interior /exterior alterations to this existing laneway house add 541 sq. ft. to the 2nd floor of this existing two-storey laneway house and to construct a carport over the existing parking pad on the west side. add 76 sq. ft storage to rear Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $45,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 3030 E Broadway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to relocate the demising wall between 2698 Nootka Street and 2696 Nootka Street by reducing the unit size of 2696 Nootka Street and change the use from Wholesaling (F2) to Health Care Office in conjunction with Fitness Centre (A2) in this existing commercial building (Building 4) on this site. 2019 VBBL Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 3280 W Broadway Kitsilano |
3216 W BROADWAY CF-2024-002279 Interior alterations, change of use and change of major occupancy for new retail tenant (grocery including meat, group E) in existing health enhancement centre (group D) on the ground floor of mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work to include removing interior partition walls and adding 2 walk-in coolers, display fridges, counters and sink and converting one washroom to an office. Ok for field review per City staffr and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. Separate permit is required for all signage. Renovation Plumbing Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 650 W Georgia St Downtown |
2350 - 23rd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for an existing office tenant on the 23rd floor (#2350) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Demo/New suspended & bulkhead drywall ceiling. District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection 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 Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 5255 Kersland Drive Riley Park |
To demolish this single detached house built in 1951 to grade. No Recycling Requirement due to Rezoning Related to: Salvage & Abatement permit BP-2024-01316 Rezoning RZ-2022-00006 Development permit DP-2023-00711 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 | Listraor Construction Corporation | $20,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 643 E 13TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations to change the use from Single Detached House to Single Detached House with Secondary Suite. To achieve the required minimum height - will raise a support beam by notching existing joists and hang the beam within the notched joists. Will also widen an existing walkway to the required 3 ft width. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $19,000 |
| 2024-10-30 | 6890 Brooks St Killarney |
To demolish the existing single detached house building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Bhullar Excavating and Demolition 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 |
| 2024-10-30 | 7881 Birch St Marpole |
Salvage and abatement permit only for BP-2024-03176 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Odin's Eye Inspections - Kurt McInnes Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-10-30 | 1051 E 62ND Av Sunset |
Salvage and abatement permit only for BP-2024-04040 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. Demolition | East West Excavating 2022 Ltd | — |
| 2024-10-30 | 2619 Mcgill St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2024-04042 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Company Name: BCQP Environmental Inc Demolition permit: BP-2024-04208 the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | 1422746 BC LTD | — |
| 2024-10-29 | 288 E Broadway Mount Pleasant |
First TI - Change of Major Occupancy and use from Office (Group D) to Fitness Centre - Class 2 (Group A2) with ancillary Restaurant - Class 1, Health Care Office and Retail, and provide interior alterations for the new tenant on level 2 of this existing mixed-use building on this site. Notes: - Maximum occupant load cannot exceed 300 persons due to washroom capacity. - Class 5 Cooking Operation (no hood) proposed. 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 Commercial | Mercury Contracting Ltd | $2,200,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2615 Ash St Fairview |
Interior alterations to renovate the PET-CT suite to upgrade the equipment and patient waiting area on the 1st floor of this existing Hospital building (Cancer Institute) on this site. Scope of work - Removal of T-bar ceiling, drywall, finishes, equipment, millwork, and electrical. - New workstations, interior walls & doors, equipment, new T-bar ceiling, millwork, flooring, electrical & plumbing fixtures, and sprinkler work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,900,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 1849 W 63RD Av Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey single detached dwelling with a secondary suite ($1,800,000) having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1490139 2.\tHeat Pump proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor 3. Bar sink located on second floor New build Secondary suite | Conquest Enterprises Inc | $1,800,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 5528 Balaclava St Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a two-storey duplex with two secondary suites ($1,143,500.00) located in the basement, with an attached garage providing 1 parking space and a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from Balaclava Street. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-02130 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 CB1557124 2. External mechanical units proposed New build Secondary suite Demolition | A1 Ideal Homes Inc. | $1,143,500 |
| 2024-10-29 | 535 Nicola St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to demise dwelling Unit #1203 into #1203 and #1205 on the 12th Floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Notes: 1. This permit is to Unit #1203 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Revision #1 (P Volpi, March 16/26): 1. Relocate storage room next to dining area near to the primary bedroom. 2. Revision was reviewed with DBI Dave Holbrook at the framing inspection stage and was approved to move forward and to submit this revision. Renovation | no contractor listed | $950,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 7051 Ash Crescent Oakridge |
Interior alterations for an elevator upgrade to meet the requirements of CSA-B44 to this high-rise multiple dwelling building on this site. Note: permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Renovation | Fina Electrical Systems Ltd | $758,612 |
| 2024-10-29 | 1849 W 63RD Av Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($500,00) 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 Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1490139 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Conquest Enterprises Inc | $500,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 998 E 56TH Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($300,000.00) 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 Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo mechanical unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Lehail Construction Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 181 E 32ND Av Riley Park |
Related to Case File CF-2024-009654 Interior alterations to change occupancy of Restaurant Shell at 4795 Main St (group A2) to a new Animal Clinic (group D) and provide tenant improvements to this first tenant. Scope of work includes construction of rooms for new surgery, dental and x-ray. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2520 Guelph St Mount Pleasant |
460 E Broadway Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail (shell) to Health Care Office to provide first tenant improvements to unit 460 E Broadway on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. Work to include new dividing walls, electrical, plumbing, lighting and millwork. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 997 W 22ND Av South Cambie |
3750 Oak St Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing small scale pharmacy at 3750 Oak St on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. Renovation Commercial | NSR Contracting Inc | $120,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2045 W 41ST Av Shaughnessy |
Change of use from General Office to Retail Limited Food (Group E) and interior/exterior alterations to provide tenant improvements at 2043 W 41st Av in this existing commercial building. Exterior renovations are limited to install a new kitchen exhaust on the roof. Class 4 Cooking with ovens listed under UL Product Category KNLZ and dedicated exhaust fan on the roof. Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $116,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 1281 W Georgia St Downtown |
4th floor Interior alterations to demise this existing Office space into shell space (4 units) on the 4th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2000 W Georgia St | SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 1 - 20' x 50', 1 - 15' x 20', 1 - 20' x 80', and 1 - 15' x 40' frame tents for the Vancouver Aquarium Winter event for a limited period of time expiring May 16, 2025. Note: permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Commercial | no contractor listed | $82,015 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2885 W 20TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing Single Detached House and adding a secondary suite to the basement on this site. REV 1: New deck addition at front yard. Scope of work: New bathroom in basement and upper floor, removing staircase down to basement, alteration of interior walls on all floors, replacing patio windows at North side with new doors, new balcony doors at North side upper floor, RE&RE for window as well as new windows at North and West elevations, plumbing, electrical, finishing. Renovation Basement Secondary suite Deck Windows Plumbing Electrical | FORTE PROJECTS LTD. | $74,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 5328 Prince Albert St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
As per City staffterior and exterior alterations to convert the surface parking to a carport and construct an addition on the second floor above the carport of this existing laneway house, subject to the following condition: that there must be a minimum distance of 18" (18 inches) clearance to the property line from the roof overhang at the laneway house and shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. The building is sprinkled. A separate Sprinkler Permit will be required. Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed Roofing | no contractor listed | $66,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 1175 Haro St West End |
Interior alterations for elevator modernization in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of works include: -Install DDRS panel in main lobby, addressable smoke detector w/ sounder base in every elevator lobby, machine room, lobby phone, top of shaft, elevator recall relays in machine room in accordance with VBBL Bulletin 2018-004-BU/EL and B44-16. -Replace elevator disconnect in machine room with new, replace feeder to controller. -Replace machine room & pit light fixtures and plugs with GFCI. Install new ground from building ground to machine room. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 ******** Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation Electrical | Sasco Contractors Ltd | $49,276 |
| 2024-10-29 | 275 W 17TH Av Riley Park |
To demolish the existing single detached house building ($40,000) 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 – Kingsman Excavating Ltd. (Jas Dhami) [contact removed] Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $40,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 1849 W 63RD Av Kerrisdale |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($40,000) 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) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Canton Excavating Ltd (Yonghan, Wu) NEW R1-1 BYLAW ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Conquest Enterprises Inc | $40,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 3659 E Georgia St Hastings-Sunrise |
Exterior Alterations only to install 23 solar panels on the existing detached accessory building (garage) at this single detached house with secondary suite site. Solar | Vancouver Renewable Energy Cooperative | $26,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 2769 E 28TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
2769 E 28th Ave Project Description: Interior alterations to construct storage lockers within the existing parking garage within the multiple dwelling on this site. Scope of Work includes new partition walls and finishes to suite layout. OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation | Gray Project Management Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 3221 E 49TH Av Killarney |
3221 E 49TH AV Project Description: Interior alterations to remove the unauthorized secondary suite in the basement of this existing one single-family dwelling on this site. Scope of work: remove kitchen in the basement, interior wall alteration in the basement OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Basement Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 5581 Willow St South Cambie |
5631 Willow St Exterior alterations to install a heat pump on the exterior wall of this dwelling unit 5631 Willow St at this existing multiple dwelling on this site. OK for DB per City staff Renovation HVAC | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2024-10-29 | 326 Powell St Strathcona |
326 Powell St Structural upgrades to the existing fire escape located at the rear of this existing SRO building on the site. Note: DBI to determine if additional drawings are required. OK for Field Review as per City staffakbari on Oct 2, 2024 Renovation | no contractor listed | $7,500 |
| 2024-10-29 | 535 Nicola St Downtown |
Building Permit for BP-2024-02904 Interior alterations to provide improvements to demise dwelling Unit #1203 into #1203 and #1205 on the 12th Floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Notes: 1. This permit is to Unit #1205 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #12511 (2019) Revision #1 (P Volpi, March 25/26): 1. Relocate storage room next to dining area near to the primary bedroom. 2. Revision was reviewed with DBI Dave Holbrook at the framing inspection stage and was approved to move forward and to submit this revision. Renovation | no contractor listed | — |
| 2024-10-29 | 2460 Adanac St Hastings-Sunrise |
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; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. Related to Demolition / Deconstruction permit DB-2024-03541. Issued separately QP Declaration: Xiaoqiang (David) Yang, AScT, Ph.D. of Pacific Ark Environmental Consulting Ltd Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | — |
| 2024-10-28 | 2929 E 22ND Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alteration to replace (4) gas fired air handling units with electrified heat pump air handling units in this existing Library on this site. Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,560,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 6318 Sophia St Sunset |
To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($900,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 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.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor closet New build | Fernandes Homes Ltd | $900,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 4150 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permit DB-2024-02493 has been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-02608. To construct a 2.5 storey + crawl space two-family dwelling ($800,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: The entire building to be sprinklered to 2 x NFPA 13D Note: This is a 2.5 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.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in storage beside stair case to third floor New build Demolition | Canstone Development Ltd | $800,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 1846 E 37TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permit DB-2024-02526 & DB-2024-02527 has been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-02730. To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the main floor ($700,000.00) with a carport beside the laneway house, providing 1 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 CB1484154 2.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in second floor built up cabinet 3.\tBar sink located in main floor rec room New build Secondary suite Demolition | Rungur Sherhomes Group Ltd | $700,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 444 Kootenay St Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement for a new Restaurant - Class 1 (group A2) located on the second storey facing E Hastings St at grade in this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work includes installation of a grease interceptor in the parkade on the first storey (Level P1). Renovation Commercial | Mercury Contracting Ltd | $525,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 444 Kootenay St Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior alteration to provide tenant improvement to Limited Retail Food (group E) in retail shell space located on second storey facing E Hastings St at grade. Scope of work includes removal of the rear exit corridor, a new demising wall separating this suite from adjacent Restaurant shell located at 3602 E Hastings, and two interconnecting doors between the units. Renovation Commercial | Mercury Contracting Ltd | $425,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 1846 E 37TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Green Demo Parcel Warning: Building Permit DB-2024-02526 & DB-2024-02527 has been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-02730. To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($213,210.00) with 1 carport, providing a total of 1 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 & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CB1484154 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tMechanical unit proposed – Exterior component located in the rear yard, Interior component located under the stairs New build Secondary suite Demolition | Rungur Sherhomes Group Ltd | $213,210 |
| 2024-10-28 | 111 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#1000 - 10th floor Interior alterations to remove the interconnecting stairs between level 10 and level 11 and infill the opening in this existing commercial building. EQ401862 (2006) will be rescinded EQ401417 (2004) is still effective Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $124,430 |
| 2024-10-28 | 1320 Bute St West End |
#306 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #306 on the 3rd floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation | Best Built Homes Inc. | $30,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2104 Venables St Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior alterations to repair the existing fire escape on the rear of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: Renovation | Plus Construction BC Ltd | $16,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2049 Kitchener St Grandview-Woodland |
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-2023-04645 has been suspended pending completion of the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2024-00071 Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Company Name: Van-City Excavating Ltd (Contact Name: Harpinder Dhillon) (TEL: [contact removed]) Demolition | Kentwood Homes Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 3366 Kingsway Killarney |
Exterior alterations to add a backing for signage at this existing Financial Institution building on this site. OK for DTI per City staff Renovation Signage Commercial | Top's Lighting (2003) Ltd | $5,000 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2223 E 8TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-03593 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar, BSc, AScT of MCA Environmental Consulting Inc ***This permit is issued under the VBBL 2019, with updated energy requirements as per bylaw # 12997 effective Jan 01, 2022.*** Demolition | Khela Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2024-10-28 | 2755 W 11TH Av Kitsilano |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2024-03483 and to be completed under the supervision of a qualified professional work. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Baraa Habash of Coast BC Hazmat Inspections Inc ***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. | — |