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Commercial Contractor Retaining Wall Permit

Need help? Understand when a building permit applies to your building or renovation project. Read The FAQ
A multi-tier brick and stone retaining wall with setbacks, rising from a sidewalk, encompassing a curved stairwell with a metal railing.

How To Prepare To Apply:

Required Documentation for All Applications:

  • Title Search - dated within the last 3 months (can be accessed through LTSA.ca )
  • Charges on Title - Non-financial charges, legal notations, covenants, statutory right of way, etc.
  • Owners Acknowledgement
  • Agency Agreement - if you’re applying on behalf of the property owner
  • Site plan - indicating location of wall on property and distances from buildings/property lines
  • Sealed Design Drawings - from a BC Registered Professional Engineer
  • BC Building Code Letters of Assurance -Schedule B when using registered professionals

Note: A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the construction and drainage of a retaining structure:

  • (a) greater than 1.2 m in height;
  • (b) where a sequence of walls, regardless of height, are located closer than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical;
  • (c) where site drainage is impacted as determined by the City;
  • (d) where other geotechnical concerns exist as determined by the City;
  • (e) where the retaining wall is supporting another building or structure.

Note: Additional documentation may be required, depending on the scope of work to be done.

Apply Online

Before You Start

You must have a MyCity profile to apply online. If you don't have one yet, you can create one here

Once you start the application you will have 30 days to submit it. Your application will be saved to your MyCity profile until you submit and pay for it. You can access it by logging into MyCity, then clicking on the In Progress Applications button at the top of the Registered Accounts page.

Application fee payments must be made by Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75% service fee will apply.

Need More Help?

If you require assistance, you may consult the Building Permits FAQ or contact the Building and Plumbing Department at 250-828-3554 or building@kamloops.ca.