Application Guides, Forms & Resources

Here is a comprehensive list of application guides, checklists, and forms required when applying for a Land Development Permit, Building Permit, or Business Licence.

If you are unsure which document(s) you require, please contact the Community Planning Department by calling 604.892.5217 or by visiting Municipal Hall.

Note: Electronic forms cannot be saved for completion at a later time and cannot be submitted directly online through this website. Please save your electronic form, print and sign before forwarding to the District for processing.

Payment Options:

We accept payment by cheque, cash, or Interac.

Land Development Kit:

• Pre-Application Meeting Request Form (PDF) Complete this form when you are ready to request a Pre–Application Meeting with a Planner. This is required before you submit your Application Form.

• Application Form (PDF) – Complete this form to apply for a Land Development Permit.

• Document Checklist – This is a comprehensive list of the documents required for your Land Development Application.

• Terms of Reference for Site Bio-Inventory Report - Memo to qualified professionals, land owners, and developers.
• Terms of Reference for Natural Hazard and/or Risk Assessments – Memo to qualified professionals, land owners, and developers.
  
  
• Terms of Reference for Cheekeye Risk Assessments – Memo to qualified professionals, land owners, and developers.
• Flood Management Guide for Developers

View the Land Use and Land Development Policy Library

Information on Secondary Suites

Servicing Agreements

• Checklist 
• Application form

Building Permit Kit:

• Application Guide – This guide will help you navigate the Building Permit Process from Application submission to Final Inspection.

• Application Form (PDF) Complete this form to apply for a Building Permit.

• Document Checklist – This is a comprehensive list of the documents required for your Building Permit Application.

Other Building Permit Forms & Tools:

Building Inspection List

Construction Hours Information

District Property Repair Agreement

Energy Advisor Plan Approval Requirements

Energy Regulation Design Verification Report

Energy Regulation Completion Report

Fire Suppression System Alteration Form

Form 1 – Acknowledgement of Owner (Owner Authorization) 

Form 2 – Registered Professional’s Proof of Insurance  

Plan Revision Application - Residential

Plan Revision Application - Commercial & Industrial

Plumber's Declaration 

View Board of Variance Information

Board of Variance Application Form

View the Building Bylaw

Business Licence Application Forms:

• Resident Business Licence Application Form (based in Squamish)

• Non-Resident Business Licence Application Form (not based in Squamish)

• Film Production Business Licence Application

• Fire Inspection requirements and forms

  Change of Address/Change of Name Form

  Cancellation Form

Other Forms and Information:

Blasting Permit Application Form (PDF)

Construction Impact Mitigation Strategy

Driveway Surface Permit (NEW: Please use Property Access Permit / Culvert Installation Request Form below)

Bulk Potable Water Request. (Learn more about bulk water usage.)

Noise Exemption Permit

Property Access Permit Culvert Installation Request Form (PDF)

Request For Building Information

Sign Permit Application Form (PDF)

View Board of Variance Information

Water Off/On or Disconnect Request Form

Work Permit Application Form & Information

*Note: Electronic forms cannot be saved for completion at a later time and cannot be submitted directly online through this website.  You need to save your electronic form, print and sign before forwarding to the District for processing.