Sewers & Drainage

Sewer permits application

Development is defined in the Vancouver Charter as “a change in the use of any land or building, or the carrying-out of any construction, engineering or other operations in, on, over, or under land, or land covered by water.” The City explains development more clearly at Development Services.

Application process

The following pages outline the process required to receive permits for sewer and water services to new buildings from Engineering Services. This application process is part of the overall procedure for receiving your development approval and permit from Development Services.

Single family home

One and two family dwellings

One and two family dwellings would be a single building with one or two habitable self contained living units. Single family homes in Vancouver can also accommodate a secondary suite which is generally used for family or rental. read more...

laneway housing

Laneway housing

A laneway home is a small house (500 – 750 square feet) built on a single family dwelling sized lot (RS-1 or RS-5). These buildings occupy the footprint of the allowable garage space for the lot. For more info see laneway housing.

Other building types

All other buildings

Generally any type of building other than a laneway or 1 or 2 family dwelling goes through a different application process.

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Application

Online application

A process for online permit applications coming for all 1&2 Family dwellings and laneway housing. We are eliminating the need for you to visit the Engineering Services office. online application form

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