Oak Bay’s Community Building and Planning Department oversees Oak Bay building bylaws related to the construction of buildings, structures, fences and monitoring compliance for health and safety.
Ensure you have a permit
Construction or work of structural nature with a value of $500 or more requires a building permit. Visit our permits page for more information.
Oak Bay Building Bylaws
Building Bylaws regulate the construction, alteration, repair, demolition or moving of buildings and pools and the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing, sprinkler and heating and gas systems. Below is information on various aspects of building on a property:
Legal Lot Plans
Legal lot plans, legal documents attached to the title of a property and property encumbrances such as rights of way and easements can be viewed at Municipal Hall. To obtain a copy, contact: