Welcome to the Commercial Building Permit Application Portal
Please note the following application conditions:
- A MySaanich profile is required to access the online application process. If you do not have a profile, register for one here.
- Prior to starting the application, please refer to the Demolition Checklist for submission requirements. All requirements must be fulfilled for the application to be processed.
- Access the Building Permit Document Guide for additional information on documentation requirements.
- The application will timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity; draft applications will be saved for 15 days (and accessible through MySaanich Draft Applications
- Application fee must be paid via credit card (2.4% convenience fee applies) upon application submission.
- If you are an agent applying on the owner's behalf, you will be required to submit an Agent Authorization Form.
Plan Submission Requirements:
- All documents must be in native PDF format, no scans permitted
- Plan maximum file size is 200 MB
- Other documents, maximum file size 10 MB
- Plans must be in an unlocked format
- Professional designed plans, must contain a digital seal and are digitally signed in accordance with a professional body or association
- Plans to be drawn to an acceptable drafting scale. For example. 1:50 (metric units preferred) or ¼” = 1 ft.
- Maximum size of drawings 600mm x 900mm (preferred), or 24" x 36"
- 72 dpi resolution (minimum)
- Technical data summary and digital plans are to be submitted as ONE full set
Please note: A separate Demolition Permit application is required for each structure.