The City of Courtenay regulates the addition and removal of soil fill on any property through the Soil Fill and Replacement Bylaw. Work involving soil fill or removal must comply with this bylaw and any other applicable City regulations.
Before starting any soil removal or placement work, check Section 6 of the bylaw to determine whether you need a permit.
Permit application requirements
To submit a soil removal or fill permit applications, download and complete an application form and email it to development@courtenay.ca.
You must include the following documents with your application:
- Schedule B-1 and/or B-2
- Schedule D-1 and/or D-2, which must include plans and specifications as required under Clauses 7 and 8 of Schedules B-1 and B-2, as well as Section 8 of the bylaw. These must be prepared and sealed by a qualified professional.
- Schedules E-1 and/or E-2 (partially filled)
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Exemptions from the bylaw
A permit is not required if the soil removal or placement is:
- Part of road construction, including improvements, repair or maintenance.
- Conducted by a government authority, including work on municipally owned lands and parks.
- Necessary for an approved building permit.
- Part of a subdivision servicing agreement.