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  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) (Electronic)  – Complete this form to apply for a Land Development Application.

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

• Site Disclosure Statement
  
  
• Tree Permit Application - Complete this form to apply for tree removal on your property
  
  
• Soil Permit Application and Document Checklist (Soils)- Complete these forms to apply for soil removal or deposit on your property.
  
  
• Terms of Reference for Site Bio-Inventory Report - Memo to qualified professionals, land owners, and developers.
  
  
• Terms of Reference for Invasive Species Management Plans - Memo to qualified environmental professionals, land owners and developers.
  
  
• Guidelines for Environmental Reports (PDF) – Memo for Qualified Environmental Professionals, Landowners and Developers for submitting monitoring reports for development permit area 1, tree management and soil management permits.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• NEW! Terms of Reference for Wildfire Hazard Assessments - Memo to qualified professionals, land owners, and developers.
  
  
• Flood Management Guide for Developers
  
  
• 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 -  Complete this form to apply for a Building Permit.

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

• Commercial Document Checklist
  
  

Certified Professional Program Forms

• Alternative Solutions Summary Information
• Authorized Staged Construction Form
• Building Information Sheet
• Certified Professional Program Monthly Progress Report
• Development Permit Compliance Letter
• CPP Supplementary Manual & Insert
• Occupancy Inspection Documentation Checklist
• Permit Application Submission Checklist
• Independent Review of Structural Design
• Project Directory
• Schedule CP-1 Confirmation of Commitment
• Schedule CP-2 Confirmation of Completion
• Schedule CP-3 Confirmation of Tenant Improvement

Other Building Permit Forms & Tools:

Building Inspection List

Construction Hours Information

District Property Repair Agreement

Environmental Management Plans - Terms of Reference

Energy Advisor Plan Approval Requirements

Energy Regulation Design Verification Report

Energy Regulation Completion Report

Fire Access and Hydrant Requirements

Fire Suppression System Alteration Form

Form 1 – Acknowledgement of Owner (Owner Authorization) 

Form 2 – Registered Professional’s Proof of Insurance  

Mid-Construction BC Standard Verification Report

Minimum Requirements for Application Drawings

Monthly Progress Report

Plan Revision Application - Residential

Plan Revision Application - Commercial & Industrial

Plumber's Declaration 

Riparian Assessment Requirements

Riparian Signage Guidelines

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
• Short-Term Rentals Business Licence Application
• Fire Inspection requirements and forms
• Change of Address/Change of Name Form
  
• Cancellation Form

Other Forms, Guidelines and Information:

Blasting Permit Application Form (PDF)

Construction Impact Mitigation Strategy

Bulk Potable Water - visit the bulk water usage page for information and forms.

Driveway with a Culvert Installation Request Form

Noise Exemption Permit

Request For Building Information

Sign Permit Application Form (PDF)

Solid Waste Storage Technical Design Guidelines

Solid Waste Wildlife Proof Enclosure Design Guidelines

Street Lighting Design Guidelines

View Board of Variance Information

Water Off/On 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.