Demolition Permit
Application Checklist
Planning and Development Services
15322 Buena Vista Ave., White Rock, B.C. V4B 1Y6
Phone: 604 541 2149 Fax: 604 541 2153
Website: www.whiterockcity.ca
The City of White Rock requires the following be submitted at the time of the
demolition permit application:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR DEMOLITION PERMIT ________
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Authorization Form (if applicant is not the owner)
Survey Certificate 11” x 17” (showing existing location of structures and all trees on City property)
Title Search – dated within the last thirty (30) days (go to www.ltsa.ca or call
604-630-9630 for information on how to obtain a Title Search)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR CONCURRENT TREE MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION ________
Tree Management Permit Application and application fee (non-refundable)
Topographical Survey showing all trees on subject property, immediately adjacent private
properties and adjacent City Boulevards (Original drawing signed and sealed by a BC Land
Surveyor)
Arborist Report c/w coordinated tree survey required for properties falling within the
Tree Management Area (Original report signed by Arborist)
Tree Securities to be paid prior to issuance of Phase 1 (Demo TMP)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT
• Copy of notice of project to WorkSafe BC
• Issued Tree Management Permit
• Contact Information and valid City of White Rock Business Licence for Demo Contractor
• Confirmation the construction site safety fencing has been installed
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FEES REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT
APP. FEE
Demo Application Fee
$86.00
$
DEMO
PERMIT
FEES
Demolition SFD/Duplex
$1,182.00
$
Demolition Commercial/Multi Family Demolition
$1,407.00
$
Accessory Building
$91.00
$
Moving Building
$224.00
$
Underground Storage Tank Removal
$237.00
$
SEWCOFF
Sanitary cap off fee (per connection)
$150.00
$
Drainage cap off fee (per connection)
$150.00
$
BONDRD
Road and ROW Security Deposit
$5,000.00
$
TOTAL
$
PLEASE NOTE:
• Ravine Land and Significant Stands of Mature Trees designated properties are subject to a Minor
Development Application and additional documentation may be required.
• Issuance of Demolition Permit is subject to a Pre-Demolition Inspection (completed by
Municipal Operations).
• Refer to Part 8 of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDING CODE governing construction and public
safety measures and all other applicable enactments.
• Excavation is not permitted until Building Permit has been issued.
• Burning is not permitted.
• If the demolition contractor changes after the permit is issued, the permit is invalid until
Planning and Development Services has been notified.
AFTER THE DEMOLITION PERMIT IS ISSUED:
• Contact and obtain approvals from the appropriate parties for the disconnections of 3
rd
party
utilities (BC Hydro, Gas, etc).
• Water service disconnection must occur prior to demolition. The owner can choose to have
temporary water or no water.
o Visit www.whiterockcity.ca/313/Water-Service-Disconnection to begin the process
• Cap-off for sanitary and drainage services must occur prior to demolition. The owner must
expose sanitary and drainage connections at the property line.
o Call 604-541-2181 to schedule an appointment
• A demolition inspection is required once all work is complete
o Call 604-541-2135 to schedule an appointment
Demolition permit will not be completed until water service disconnection and
sanitary/drainage cap off occurs.
