Building and Land Permitting

Apply for a building permit online:

The District of Kitimat uses the online community development platform Cloudpermit for Building Permits and Inspections. You can complete the entire building permit process online on your phone, tablet, and laptop.

With Cloudpermit, you can:

• Apply for building permits at any time, from anywhere.
• Check the status of your building permit or building inspection. (when your application status changes, you’ll automatically receive an email letting you know)
• Schedule or cancel building inspections.
• Communicate with your building department with time-stamped messages.
• Request and submit changes to an existing building permit.

How to get started:

To start, create your Cloudpermit account by visiting https://ca.cloudpermit.com/login

Once registered, you can apply for building permits and track their progress online.

How-to videos and support materials:

Cloudpermit has a variety of resources to help you – check out Cloudpermit Support for instructions on the basics and watch the instructional videos below to learn how to use the software (watch more here):

•'Cloudpermit - How to Submit a Building Permit Application' - video
•'How to Send a Message on Cloudpermit' - video
•'How to Request Inspections' - video

Logo depicting the word CloudPermit.

 Additional Building Permit Resources

As part of the permit process you may be required to provide additional documentation.

Common forms and plan checklists are found below. They can be completed and uploaded to Cloudpermit.

Find these forms under Building Forms on our Applications, Licences and Permits page.

  • Building forms:
    • Insurance (Schedule D)
  • Building guides:
    • Building Location Certificate
    • Building permit application guide
    • Building Permit Submittal Checklist
    • Building permit requirements, standard
    • Residential Inspection Stages Guide
    • Climate data
    • Other
    • Building-related engineering forms:
    • Culvert and
    • driveway permits
    • Application for Cub Cut
Checklist | Click here

Use Cloudpermit for all building permits with the exception of:

  • Driveways
  • Culverts

Whether you require a building permit or not, all structures must comply with zoning regulations for setback and height as outlined under Part 9, Division 2 of the Kitimat Municipal Code. Other helpful information in the municipal code includes:

  • Part 13, Schedule A - Building Fees and Charges
  • Part 13, Division 1 - Building Bylaw
 Examples of projects requiring a building permit
 New Construction
  • Building
  • Buildings with a footprint larger than 10 square metres, measured to the outside wall surface, require a Standard Building Permit.
  • Building with a footprint 10 square metres or less, measured to the outside wall surface, require a Deck, Shed or Greenhouse Permit.
  • Unfinished area in existing building (e.g. recreation room, bathroom)
  • Deck
  • Swimming pool
  • Plumbing
  • Chimney or fireplace
  • Carport
  • Secondary suites
  • Sprinkler System
  • Retaining wall over 1.2 metre
  • Installation of permanent sign
Alteration or Renovation
  • Interior structural renovation (e.g. moving a wall, opening up a room)
  • Deck renovations
  • Plumbing
  • Carport or garage
  • Secondary suites
Fence and Security Fence

Our fence permit application forms and regulations are available here.

For all fence related inquiries, contact Community Planning and Development by email or call 250-632-8900.

Demolition
  • Building
  • Accessory building over 10 m2 (e.g. greenhouse, shed)
  • Fuel storage tank
  • Accessory structure attached to building
Relocation
  • Fuel storage
  • Building
  • Accessory buildings

Engineering requests and other information

To view building files for property information, the registered property owner's authorization is required. Please complete an authorization letter and request for access to records form.

You must be in compliance with District of Kitimat regulations when building or developing land in Kitimat.

Prior to proceeding please review the following resources in case they also apply to your project:

Downtown Design Guidelines

The District of Kitimat developed the Downtown Design Guidelines to ensure a standard of quality for improvements to our downtown core.

To ensure the standards set by the community, any development within the Downtown Revitalization Area must receive a development permit – including for exterior updates and signs.

You can view the entire Downtown Design Guidelines here.

The Downtown Revitalization Area is generally any area within the City Centre core of Kitimat. For a complete map visit our Maps and Zoning page here.

For more information on the Downtown Design Guidelines or development permits, contact Community Planning and Development by email or call 250-632-8900.

Sign Regulations

In Kitimat we have a permitting process for both permanent signs and temporary signs.

Permanent signs: Must conform to our sign regulations as stated in our Kitimat Municipal Code. Please refer to the bylaw here. A sign within the Downtown Revitalization Area is encouraged to follow style suggestions in the Downtown Design Guidelines. (See document link above.)

Temporary signs: Temporary signs can be for things such as political candidate signs during elections, signs for community causes or festivals, and for charitable fundraising. Temporary signs also include signs placed on the Haisla Boulevard overpass. Temporary signs must be approved in advance by the District.

Commercial building incentives

Some commercial building improvements could mean your project is eligible for grants or a local tax exemption program.

Refer to our Business Incentives Programs page to learn more about what the District of Kitimat may offer.

Zoning

You can find more details and maps for Kitimat's zones on our Maps and Zoning page here.

 If you have questions, contact our Building Officials by email or call 250-632-8900.

Further references

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