City of Kamloops

Welcome!

You're about to start a Retaining Wall Permit Application.

You must have a MyCity profile to apply online. If you don't have one yet, you can create one here.

Once you start the application you will have 30 days to submit it. Your application will be saved to your MyCity profile until you submit and pay for it. You can access it by logging into MyCity, then clicking on the In Progress Applications button at the top of the Registered Accounts page.

Application fee payments must be made by Visa or Mastercard. A non-refundable 2.75% service fee will apply.

Required Documentation for all Applications:

• Title Search - dated within the last 3 months (can be accessed through LTSA.ca)
• Charges on Title - non-financial charges, legal notations, covenants, statutory right of way, etc.
• Owners Acknowledgement
• Agency Agreement - if you’re applying on behalf of the property owner
• Site plan - indicating location of wall on property and distances from buildings/property lines
• Sealed Design Drawings - from a BC Registered Professional Engineer
• BC Building Code Letters of Assurance -Schedule B when using registered professionals

Note: A registered professional shall undertake the design and conduct field reviews of the construction and drainage of a retaining structure:

• (a) greater than 1.2 m in height;
• (b) where a sequence of walls, regardless of height, are located closer than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical;
• (c) where site drainage is impacted as determined by the City;
• (d) where other geotechnical concerns exist as determined by the City;
• (e) where the retaining wall is supporting another building or structure.

Note: Additional documentation may be required.

Once you complete your online application, you will receive a reference number, which will allow you to review your submission under your MyCity profile.

Tip: All fields with a red star * are mandatory and must be completed.