Building Permits
All storefront buildings and structures erected within the University Endowment Lands (UEL) must comply with the applicable sections of the
Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw (including all schedules and maps)
(PDF, 12.14MB). Building Permits and the associated fees are required before:
- constructing, repairing or altering a building or structure;
- installing, repairing or altering any plumbing and similar works;
- demolishing a building; and
- moving a building to any property.
Building Permit Application Requirements (PDF, 150KB), are available on-line, or can be obtained at the
UEL Administration Office.
Development Permits
Many developments in the UEL require a Development Permit before a Building Permit application can be made. In general, a Development Permit is required to:
- erect or alter a dwelling or accessory building outside the “allowable building envelope” within the Single Family Dwelling District;
- erect or alter a multi-family dwelling outside the “allowable building envelope” in the multi-family dwelling districts;
- develop a Conditional Approval use; or
- undertake certain other developments listed in
Section 10 (PDF, 16KB) of the Land Use, Building and Community Administration Bylaw.
A Guide to Development Permits (PDF, 967KB) within the UEL, including the new Development Permit Policy (PDF, 152KB), is available on-line or can be obtained at the UEL Administration Office.
Tenant Improvement Permits
There is a special policy covering all tenant improvements in the UEL.
The policy specifies the documents and certifications that tenants must submit at the time of a Building Permit Application. The Requirements For Tenant Improvements Guide (PDF, 34KB) and Application form
(PDF, 26KB) are available online or can be obtained from the UEL Administration Office.