BUILDING INSPECTION and BYLAW ENFORCEMENT
Garth Cameron
Building Official /Bylaw Enforcement Officer
250-726-4776 (office)
250-726-7861 (cell phone)
building@ucluelet.ca
Building Permits
Building Permit application forms, house number information and detailed application requirements are available at the District office.
Building Permit Application Process
Building Permit Fees:
The Building Official is now using residential cost estimating software to gauge the value of new construction. The estimates are used to calculate the cost of the building permit.
In mid 2008 the District started using software provided by Marshall & Swift for this purpose. The data base of costs is updated quarterly and adjusted for local conditions. The result is an accurate and timely estimate of construction costs for housing projects.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT
In Ucluelet, as with many small coastal communities, regulatory bylaws are intended to facilitate a diverse residential and business community living and working within a small geographic footprint. Regulatory bylaws are drafted and implemented at a local government level and therefore may differ somewhat from community to community. In general, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer's mandate is to obtain and enforce general compliance with the provisions of the bylaws that pertain to the health, safety and welfare of the community.
While there are some areas of enforcement that require direct intervention, responding to complaints from the public comprises a large portion of regulatory bylaw enforcement. Complaint issues may include:
- Excessive noise
- Property conditions, including graffiti or other acts of vandalism
- Animal control
- Traffic and parking, including unauthorized overnight parking
- Business licensing
- Garbage, including improper storage of attractant garbage
- Open burning
Enforcement proceedings can vary but are generally completed within six weeks of receiving the complaint.
How to make a complaint: Complaints should be submitted in writing and must include your name, address and phone number, along with a brief description of the issue and relevant past history. Complainant information is considered confidential and will not be released to the public unless under order of the Province. By making a complaint, you are consenting to having a bylaw officer contact you for the purpose of collecting additional information.
COMPLAINT FORM
Complaints may be submitted by fax at 250-726-7335 or email at building@ucluelet.ca or in person at the District office between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
In rare cases, the municipality may require the complainant to come forward as a witness in a prosecution. A complainant would normally be interviewed concerning this requirement at the time of the initial complaint or during the interview process.
How to pay a ticket: Municipal tickets may be payed in person at the District office or by mail. You have 14 days to pay or dispute a ticket (MTI) before legal proceedings may be initiated against you.
